Mashudu Netsianda, Online Reporter GOVERNMENT is on high alert following the outbreak monkeypox in 19 endemic and non-endemic countries within and outside Africa. As of May 29, 2022, a total of 257 laboratory confirmed cases and 120 suspected cases had been reported. Monkeypox is a rare viral zoonotic disease endemic to Central and West Africa. […] …
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Hip-hop Power sessions event gets new day
Angela Sibanda, Showbiz Reporter THE weekly Hip-Hop Power Sessions that have been taking place at the Red Café every Thursday will now take place on Fridays as the organisers seek to boost the event in order to promote the hip-hop scene in the city. Most shows are usually held on Fridays for a larger audience […] …
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Rtd Maj Gen Nyathi dies
Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter RETIRED Major General Sikhulile Simpson Nyathi has died. Rtd Maj Gen Nyathi died on Sunday at the Zimbabwe National Army 2 Referral Hospital in Harare. He was 61. His death was confirmed by the Director Army Public Relations Colonel Alphios Makotore on Tuesday morning on behalf of ZNA Commander Lieutenant General […] …
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Maphisa songstress releases debut gospel project
Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter MAPHISA-based up-and-coming singer Phathisani Nkundla has released a gospel project titled Vuka. The three-track project was launched at Metro Gardens in Maphisa last week with Bulawayo’s up-and-coming gospel ensemble, The Eternal Plan Choir gracing the event to show their support. Nkundla said her love for music was kindled a long time […] …
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Conductor arrested over roadblock bribe
Bongani Ndlovu, Online Reporter A bid to bribe a police officer at a roadblock along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge highway landed a conductor in hot soup as he was arrested after offering him a R100 bribe. According to the Police Twitter page, the conductor Given Siwela (24) was apprehended by members of the National Task force. “Members […] …
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Winter Gaffa party set for Gweru
Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter Revellers in Gweru are set to be treated to five-star entertainment as one of the country’s music kingpins Winky D is set to perform in the Midlands province capital. The gig dubbed “The Warehouse Experience With Winky G Live in Gweru” will be held at VG Complex on June 25. It […] …
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Freeman to light up Gwanda
Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter MAGALIS as Zimdancehall chanter Freeman’s fans are known will be in for a treat this weekend as the Pombi hit-maker is billed to perform in the mining town of Gwanda. The show scheduled for Saturday will see Freeman and the HKD Band perform at The Phoenix Tshisanyama at a gig to […] …
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Guard against exposure to radiation – RPAZ
Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter THE Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) has advised organisations and businesses dealing with radiation and nuclear equipment to enforce standards to ensure safety of workers and the environment. It has been noted that use of radiation materials has been on the increase in the past few years in Zimbabwe […] …
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End to power cuts in sight
Prosper Ndlovu recently in Victoria Falls GOVERNMENT has outlined a comprehensive roadmap to tame power generation/supply deficit, bolstering efficient industry operations as well as facilitating speedy connection of 305 000 backlog of domestic customers. The country’s power generation is currently subdued at around 1 300MW with demand hovering around 1 750MW, according to official statistics. […] …
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Mining earnings to clock US$8bn this year
Prosper Ndlovu in Victoria Falls THE value of Zimbabwe’s mining industry has jumped to above US$6 billion from US$2,2 billion in 2018 and is projected to clock US$8 billion by year-end as the Second Republic forges ahead towards meeting the US$12 million mining milestone come 2023. President Mnangagwa revealed this here yesterday when he officially […] …
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