Nqobile Bhebhe, Senior Business Reporter THE Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) has raised US$3,8 million for the ongoing construction of the Bulawayo Students Accommodation Complex Project (BSAC) near the National University of Science and Technology (Nust). The construction of the multi-purpose three blocks of flats complex dubbed “Bulawayo Students City” is nearing completion and would […] …
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Charleston school choir tells story through documentary
Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter IN July, Nkulumane-based Charleston Trust Primary School Choir travelled to Domboshava for the Let Them Schools Arts Festival but little did they know that their works would follow them. Barely a month after their performance at the festival and also at the Red Cross Graduation hosted by the First Lady Dr Auxillia […] …
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Steve Kirby joins Chevrons
Brandon Moyo, Sports Reporter Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is set to announce the appointment of a new bowling coach ahead of the T20 World Cup next month. Somerset County Cricket Club on Wednesday confirmed that their bowling coach, Steve Kirby will join the Zimbabwe national team at the end of the English county season. The former fast […] …
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URL introduces new products
Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter DIVERSIFIED agro-processing company, United Refineries Limited (URL), has introduced new products to expand its domestic and export market footprint in line with the value addition thrust. The Bulawayo-headquartered firm has added stockfeed production on top of fortified mealie-meal, cooking oil and soap making, among its range of products. URL human resources […] …
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Nust sets up factories
Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter PLASTIC container making, honey and fruit processing factories have been established at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) as the institution angles to play a critical role in Bulawayo’s re-industrialisation agenda. Nust is leading the establishment of Bulawayo Technology Centre which is a tripartite arrangement which involves Government and the […] …
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Gems are forever : Surrey Storm hold on to Kwangwa
Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter GEMS captain Felistus Kwangwa has been retained by Vitality Netball Super League club Bartercard Surrey Storm in England for the 2023 season. Kwangwa has been with the side since 2020 and this will be her third season with the side. She bagged the side’s Coach’s Player of the Season Award last […] …
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Insiza lithium project to create 450+ jobs
Senior Business Reporter ZIMBABWE-focused and diversified mining group, Premier African Minerals’ Zulu lithium and tantalum project in Insiza district, Matabeleland South, is expected to create more than 450 jobs when fully operational and result in the installation of a solar power and possible dam construction. Zulu Lithium is a locally registered organisation that intends to […] …
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Lake Gwayi-Shangani construction spawns downstream industries
Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter THE construction of the massive Lake Gwayi-Shangani in Matabeleland North province has led to the establishment of new downstream industries, which have widened the economic impact of the project through job creation and reducing cost of implementation. On the sidelines of the lake construction site there is a new metal fabrication business […] …
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Urban farmers roll up sleeves : Favourable seasonal forecast spurs Intwasa preps
Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter URBAN farmers in Bulawayo metropolitan province have started land preparations for the 2022/2023 farming season under the climate-proofed Presidential Inputs Scheme, popularly known as Intwasa/Pfumvudza, with the latest seasonal forecast predicting normal to above normal rains across the country. In the previous season, Bulawayo farmers harvested 5 000 tonnes of maize […] …
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Measles immunisation blitz relief as death toll nears 700
Bongani Ndlovu/Canditar Chapanduka, Chronicle Reporters PARENTS have welcomed the ongoing measles immunisation blitz as evidenced by the high numbers of parents bringing their children to immunisation points in Bulawayo amid reports that the disease has killed nearly 700 children across the country since April when the measles outbreak was reported. The immunisation blitz that started […] …
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