The Chronicle

Mashudu Netsianda and Thupeyo Muleya, Chronicle Reporters THE reopening of the country’s inland border posts has ignited excitement among travellers, bus operators and communities in border towns. Travellers started crossing land borders on Monday after the Government lifted restrictions that prohibited non-essential travel in the last two years to contain the spread of Covid-19. Cabinet […] …
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Lumbidzani Dima, Chronicle Reporter WOMEN’S organisations have lamented the rise in sextortion cases in the country’s tertiary institutions and workplaces, pushing back the fight to achieve gender equality. According to the Collins dictionary, sextortion is the use of intimidation or violence to coerce a person into performing a sexual act, or extortion involving threats to […] …
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Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter THE Victoria Falls Carnival has announced Phase 3 of artistes who will form part of the already star-studded line-up for the three-day festivities from 29 April to 1 May. Victoria Falls’ very own Flying Bantu and Bulawayo’s Djembe Monks will be joining previously announced artistes who include Scorpion Kings, Nutty O, […] …
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Prosper Ndlovu in Dubai, UAE  ZIMBABWE’S drive to develop quality health services that will benefit the wider regional community has received endorsement by foreign investors, who are keen on strategic partnerships targeting key service delivery segments in the sector. Working closely with the private sector, the Government has developed several investment pitches covering health infrastructure […] …
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Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT has incorporated the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) into National Development Strategy (NDS1) communication strategy as part of efforts to promote Brand Zimbabwe. The communication strategy is aimed at awareness on NDS1 and to raise public participation in the implementation of Government policies.  Under the NDS1 communication strategy, public buildings and […] …
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Prosper Ndlovu Dubai, UAE  A NEW dedicated railway line network will be established to connect the US$1 billion stainless steel plant in Mvuma, Midlands Province, with the Indian Ocean ports in Mozambique. The proposed investment is expected to boost bulk cargo movement between the two countries, which will open more opportunities for the tourism sector […] …
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Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau Chief FOR illegally moving his 16 cattle from one province to another, a Gokwe farmer is counting his losses after they were intercepted by officials from the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) and 12 of them were killed and burnt. The animals were illegally moved from Mavimbi Village under Chief Chireya area […] …
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Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched three projects aimed at improving socio-economic development in Zimbabwe with a combined value of US$10,5 million over a period ranging from 30 to 48 months. The three initiatives are the Energy Sector Reform Support Technical Assistance, Institutional Support to Governance and Public Finance […] …
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Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT is revisiting the rollout of the national digital transmission network to ensure that citizens have access to timeous and appropriate information as part of efforts to stave off hostile foreign propaganda. Last year in April, the country switched over from the analogue signal to digital terrestrial television (DTT) under a US$125 […] …
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Prosper Ndlovu in Dubai, UAE THE Joshua Mqabuko and Victoria Falls International airports are earmarked for major infrastructure upgrades this year while plans are underway to establish solar farms at both facilities to enhance energy cost efficiency in line with global green climate solutions. The upgrading of aviation infrastructure is a top priority under the […] …
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