The Chronicle

STALLED salary negotiations between the Government and civil servants, which the latter had called off over lack of progress, will resume on Wednesday, a Cabinet Minister has said. Citing the lack of progress, civil Servants had walked away from the talks led by the Ministry of Public Service and Labour, and resolved instead to approach President […] …
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Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter WOMEN Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Minister, Dr Sithembiso Nyoni, says strong networking platforms are critical in supporting the growth of women-led businesses as they afford sharing of ideas and solutions to challenges. The minister said this during an inaugural ‘Esteemed Bulawayo Businesswomen High Tea’ event, which was held […] …
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Flora Fadzai Sibanda, Online Reporter MORE than 150 residents received free medical services offered by Health Ambassadors for Economic Development in Pumula Old suburb on Saturday. The weekly outreach programme started in January 2023. It has reached more than four suburbs since it began. Doctors, nurses, paramedics, and counsellors offered various services during the outreach. Beneficiaries thanked […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter RISING musician Rullzynation IntwanakaGogo (born Brian Mthetho) has released an EP titled “A Story I Never Told Anyone (A.S.I.N.T.A)”. The EP was released today on digital platforms including Spotify. It was recorded and mastered by Grannies-Beats and Sycs-Production under IZINJA SG & Nation3rdMusiq. The EP has five tracks, the title track, […] …
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  Tafadzwa Chibukwa, Online Reporter A 17-YEAR-OLD pupil from Hamilton High School who allegedly fatally stabbed a learner from Founders High School appeared in court today on 27 February facing a murder charge. He was further remanded in custody to 9 March. In his initial appearance on 15 February, he had been remanded in custody […] …
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Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Online Reporter A 28-YEAR-OLD Kezi man is on the run after fatally striking his 68-year-old grandmother with a log following a dispute over an undisclosed issue. Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident which occurred in Gole Village. She identified the suspect as Mpumelelo Dube. Insp Mangena said Dube was […] …
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Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Senior Health Reporter ZIMBABWE has been able to contain the measles outbreak after vaccinating nearly 2 million children aged between six months and five years as part of the response to the disease. A mass vaccination campaign, which began in August last year, saw 2,3 million children aged between six months and five years […] …
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Tafadzwa Chibukwa, Online Reporter A SUSPECTED drug dealer from Mvuma in the Midlands province who was recently arrested during the ongoing crackdown code-named “No to dangerous drugs and illicit substances”, was sentenced to 12 months in jail. Innocent Jaison Chida (28) of Athens Mine, Mvuma was arrested following a tip-off. Upon his arrest, police recovered 582 […] …
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  Midlands Bureau GWERU City Council (GCC) is considering introducing a rates payment incentive for people living with disabilities. People with disabilities in the city have been encouraged by the local authority to submit their full details and proof of property ownership to the finance department for consideration. ”These individuals should submit qualifying documents that […] …
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  Brandon Moyo, Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE Hockey men’s Under-21 side recorded positive results in matches played at Khumalo Hockey Stadium in Bulawayo on Saturday. The team, using the tour as part of their preparation for the upcoming Africa Junior Championship played four matches and won three. They won their first match against Matabeleland 2-0 and […] …
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