The Chronicle

Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter THE mother of the late Chief Mvuthu of Victoria Falls has died at the age of 97. Gogo Emma Tshabangu-Mlotshwa died on Saturday night at home due to old age. Family spokesperson Mr Sanders Mlotshwa confirmed the death. He said Gogo Tshabangu-Mlotshwa will be buried on Tuesday at the Mvuthu […] …
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Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter AN imposing artistic image depicting President Mnangagwa carrying a masonry trowel laden with mortar and building blocks in the background, admirably stood above the Office of the President and Cabinet’s (OPC) pavilion at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds in Bulawayo. In the picture, the President is wearing a white […] …
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Patrick Chitumba/ Lumbidzani Dima, Chronicle Reporters SOME retailers have raised prices of school uniforms and other school items claiming manufacturers hiked prices by up to 100 percent, dampening the back-to-school preparations by parents and guardians.     Most parents buying school uniforms and stationery for their children ahead of the opening of schools tomorrow said […] …
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Nqobile Bhebhe, Senior Business Reporter BULAWAYO’s leather industry is on a strong rebound after years of low productivity and the just ended Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) has showed growing capacity by the sector to supply local and international markets. Over and above the significant presence of the leather producers at the ZITF stands, the […] …
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Nqobile Bhebhe, Senior Business Reporter The outcome of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZIFT) has been described as being beyond expectation as the quality of local products on display was unprecedented further cementing calls for value addition. Industry and Commerce Minister, Dr Sekai Nzenza told the media today (Saturday) in Bulawayo that there was a […] …
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Chronicle Online Reporter THE Luna Park, Zimbabwe’s most iconic amusement park, which has returned to the southern region after a two-year absence will run for three days, starting today. The favourite of many children during the ZITF week, will be stationed at Matopos Sailing Club, 34 kilometres away from Bulawayo. Morden Magnet Investments (MMI), founder […] …
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Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Online Reporter A dispute over a cigarette ended in murder after a Filabusi man struck another with a hammer on the head. Police on their twitter page confirmed the incident which occurred at Sidzibe Business Centre in Filabusi. “The ZRP is investigating a case of murder in which Lucky Dube (26) allegedly struck […] …
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Showbiz Reporter What seemed to be a false start to The Vic Falls Carnival on Friday evening ended up being something epic as Master KG brought flames to the main stage. DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small and Shasha were the main draw card on day one of the event, but they failed to show up […] …
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Prosper Ndlovu, Business Editor  ZIMBABWE cannot afford to remain behind and as such local businesses must swiftly embrace innovation and re-engineer every aspect of their operations to expand opportunities while increasing local and international markets, President Mnangagwa said yesterday. His sentiments come at a time when the country and the rest of the world are grappling […] …
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Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter BULAWAYO virtually came to a standstill yesterday as thousands of people from all walks of life thronged the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre to witness the official opening of the 62nd edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) by President Mnangagwa. By 8AM there were long winding queues at the exhibition centre’s […] …
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