Online writer ZIMBABWE President and SADC Chairman Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa has embarked on an official visit to Gaborone, Botswana, marking his first trip to the SADC Secretariat Headquarters since assuming leadership of the regional bloc. The visit underscores Zimbabwe’s commitment to regional cooperation and development within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). During his stay, […] …
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Late Liberation War Heroine Maria Sithole to be buried in Tsholotsho
Sikhumbuzo Moyo-smoyo@chronicle.co.zw PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has conferred Liberation Heroine status to a loyal and long-serving Zanu-PF cadre Cde Maria Sithole who died on Friday last week after a short illness. She was 81. “His Excellency, the President and First Secretary of ZANU (PF), Cde E.D. Mnangagwa has conferred a Liberation Heroine status to the late Cde […] …
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‘Steel, key in Zimbabwe industrial landscape’
Patrick Chitumba and Freedom Mupanedemo PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has stressed the crucial role that reviving Zimbabwe’s iron and steel industry will play in boosting the country’s economy and supporting the industrial transformation of SADC. In his keynote address at the Iron and Steel Indaba held in Kwekwe yesterday, President Mnangagwa presented a strategic plan for the […] …
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‘Road infrastructure anchor for regional integration’
Zvamaida Murwira in SHURUGWI ZIMBABWE will continue developing and upgrading road infrastructure as it is a key enabler for economic development and growth not only for the country but for the region and beyond, President Mnangagwa has said. The President said this addressing thousands of people gathered at Mkandapi Business Centre in Shurugwi district soon […] …
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Bulawayo City Council forced to rebase budget on 2017 tariffs
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw FOLLOWING a contentious meeting involving residents’ associations, business representatives, and other stakeholders, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has been forced to revise its proposed 2025 budget. The meeting, chaired by the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works’ director of local authorities’ inspectorate, Ms Priscillar Mudzinge, resolved to base the revised budget […] …
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Concern over year-old Burnside water leak l Residents decry Council inaction amid crippling water shedding
Raymond Jaravaza , raymondjaravaza@gmail.com AS Bulawayo residents endure a gruelling 170-hour water-shedding schedule due to dwindling dam levels amid an El Niño-induced drought, a suspected water leak at the Criterion Water Works in Burnside suburb has been wasting vast quantities of water for over a year. Residents of Burnside accuse Bulawayo City Council (BCC) of […] …
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President to commission Shurugwi- Mhandamabwe Road
Patrick Chitumba, patrick.chitumba@chronicle.co.zw PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is today set to commission the US$41 million newly rehabilitated 43km Shurugwi-Mhandamabwe Road at the Mukandapi Business Centre in Shurugwi, Midlands Province. This critical infrastructure project will boost connectivity, facilitate trade, and stimulate economic growth in the region, ultimately enhancing the living standards of the local community. This initiative is […] …
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CPC urges vigilance against deceptive festive promotions
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com THE Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has urged consumers to remain vigilant against misrepresentation and deceitful promotions during the festive season. The commission also encouraged shoppers to exercise their rights, be cautious and make informed purchasing decisions to avoid falling victim to unscrupulous business practices. CPC, established under the Consumer Protection Act (Chapter 14:44), […] …
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Thabani “TJ” Maguranyanga up for National Football League programme
Zimpapers Sports Hub ZIMBABWE rugby player, Thabani “TJ” Maguranyanga, has been selected for an exclusive group of renowned athletes to participate in the National Football League (NFL) International Player Pathway (IPP) programme in the United States. The IPP programme, which was initiated in 2017, serves to identify exceptional talents worldwide and equip them with the […] …
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494 nabbed in Bulawayo festive season traffic blitz
Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw POLICE in Bulawayo have intensified efforts to restore law and order on city roads through an operation code-named: “No to Mushikashika, Touting, Unruly Elements, and Lawlessness on the Roads.” Since its launch on Monday, the operation has led to the arrest of 494 offenders, the impounding of over 100 vehicles, and a […] …
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