BAS holds pedigree cattle show at ZITF after 12 years

Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter THE Bulawayo Agricultural Society (BAS) will hold the Pedigree Cattle Show today after a 12-year hiatus during the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair with 33 cattle set to showcase. The last time that the Pedigree Cattle Show was held was in 2012 and had been put on hold due to various […] …
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ZBC launches Zim’s first entertainment channel at ZITF

Melissa Mpofu, Showbiz Editor Content creators were given something to celebrate last night as ZBC launched Jive TV, the country’s first entertainment channel. The predominanty music channel that was curated for the youthful and youth at heart was launched at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Tea Room. In attendance were Minister of Information Publicity & […] …
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Price hikes madness unjustified: VP Chiwenga

Prosper Ndlovu, Business Editor  VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said the resurgent price madness being experienced in the market is unjustified given the prevailing stable economic fundamentals and the supportive fiscal and monetary policy interventions meant to cushion the economy from external shocks.  While acknowledging the adverse impacts induced by the Covid-19 pandemic and the […] …
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Water projects to boost Byo investment

Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter THE ongoing Government funded water projects will go a long way in enhancing Bulawayo’s investment opportunities and spur its economic growth momentum, Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, Judith Ncube, has said.  Adequate water security is one  of the critical enablers to investment attractiveness and in the past years the business community […] …
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Government comes to the rescue of hailstorm victims

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Online Reporter COMMUNITIES that were recently affected by hailstorms have received assistance from Government in the form of foodstuffs, blankets, clothing and other essential supplies. Speaking during a post Cabinet briefing Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said as a result of climate change the country recorded an increase in weather-induced […] …
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Clive Chigubhu burial tentatively set for Saturday…as family unites creative sector with burial arrangements

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter THE burial of comedian Clive Chigubhu who died on Wednesday morning at his home in Barbourfields suburb in Bulawayo has been tentatively set for this Saturday. The award-winning comedian succumbed to cancer leaving behind his five-year-old daughter. A bittersweet moment is what most describes the cordial relationship between the family of […] …
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Cabinet approves Human Trafficking Bill

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Online Reporter CABINET has approved the Principles of Trafficking in Persons Amendment Bill which seeks to strengthen efforts to curb human trafficking. Speaking during a post Cabinet briefing Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said the Bill will among other things provide for establishment of the criminal offence of trafficking in […] …
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Indonesian batik dress a hit at ZITF

Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) commenced yesterday, and already, the Indonesian Embassy stand has had heads rolling with its Batik dress. The fabric which will be sold on Saturday is made of cloth which is dyed with resistant wax and is of Indonesian origin. Batik hand-dyed cotton quilting fabrics are […] …
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PPC launches 10MW solar project in Bulawayo

Nqobile Bhebhe, Senior Business Reporter CEMENT maker, PPC Zimbabwe, today launched a 10MW solar project in Bulawayo that will aid in the operations of the firm and also reduce impact of climate change. A ground breaking ceremony for the project that will have more than 20 000 panels was done early today. In her remarks, […] …
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