The Chronicle

Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter LISTED financial services provider, ZB Financial Holdings (ZBFH), has announced the official launch of its insurance subsidiary, P&C Reinsurance Limited in neighbouring Botswana as part of an intentional and deliberate strategy to grow its footprint in Africa. In a statement, group chief executive officer, Mr Shepherd Fungura, said ZBFH was motivated to […] …
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Mashudu Netsianda, Deputy News Editor BEITBRIDGE is mostly known for handling a huge volumes of both human and vehicular traffic in transit, yet it has magnificent tourist attractions that are worth visiting and can drive the country’s tourism industry. One such attraction is Nottingham Estate Resorts, an untapped tourism gem worth exploring which is tucked […] …
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Local gold miners produced 29, 46 tonnes of the metal between January and October this year, a significant jump from 22, 02 tonnes that they sold during the comparable period last year, we reported yesterday. As usual, small to medium scale miners continue to beat larger companies in terms of production after they mined 19,98 […] …
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Nduduzo Tshuma President Mnangagwa has arrived back home from the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. He was welcomed at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport by Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga, cabinet ministers, senior government officials and service chiefs. …
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Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter CONSTRUCTION works at the gigantic Lake Gwayi-Shangani in Hwange District, Matabeleland North have resumed following the release of funds by Treasury. Lake Gwayi-Shangani, a major component of the National Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project, requires US$8 million every month. The construction works, which were suspended on August 22 due to delays in […] …
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Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Matabeleland South Bureau Chief A FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD girl from Gwanda was brutally assaulted to death by her 31-year-old “husband” who accused her of infidelity, bringing to the fore the thorny issue of child marriages that continues to rear its ugly head. Child marriages, child sexual exploitation and teenage pregnancies remain a major concern in […] …
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Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter BULAWAYO Chiefs women’s side, Amakhosikazi have been presented a rare opportunity to prove they are a force to reckon with, when they face Herentals Queens in a Chibuku Super Cup final curtain raiser at Barbourfields Stadium on November 20. The side has accumulated 53 points from 18 games, losing none and […] …
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Nqobile Bhebhe, Senior Business Reporter BULAWAYO’S diversified manufacturing firm, Arenel Private Limited, is positioning itself to expand exports footprint to the lucrative European markets while at the same time consolidating its regional market share. The firm is on an expansion drive with installation of modern equipment and introducing a new range of products while awaiting […] …
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Nduduzo Tshuma in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said concerted efforts and not finger-pointing will go a long way in mitigating the impact of climate change. Speaking during a high-level engagement on Africa’s resilience to climate change hosted by his Botswana counterpart President Mokgweetsi Masisi on the sidelines of the Cop27 conference, President […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter THE Zimbabwe Satellite (ZimSat-1) which was yesterday successfully launched to the international space station was fully developed by three Zimbabweans who were studying in Japan. Zimbabwe yesterday joined some of the elite nations that have successfully launched rockets to the international space station. The groundbreaking development is expected to have far-reaching effects […] …
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