Michael Makuza, Business Reporter THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has announced the latest jump in fuel prices effective today. The price of blend petrol has increased by five cents to US$1,59 per litre from US$1,54 while diesel price has risen by six cents to sell at US$1,68 per litre from US$1,62. The energy […] …
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Music promoters urged to do things differently in 2023
Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter Local DJ Prince Eskhosini has laid down the gauntlet for entertainment promoters in Bulawayo to do things differently for the betterment of the sector. The festive season is always a stomping ground for promoters who engage with both local and international acts to offer entertainment to the masses. From that period, […] …
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Preparing for the next pandemic: lessons from Zimbabwe
There is a lot of talk about pandemic preparedness, but what does it mean? Too often there are narrow, medicalised versions – focused for example on drug stockpiling, vaccine banks and so on. A forthcoming COVID Collective report – Pandemic … Continue reading → …
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Annual cycling event gains momentum
Brandon Moyo,Sports Reporter THE annual cycling event set for April in Bulawayo which features Kenyan marathon cyclist Otieno Wakake is gaining momentum with organisers expecting different players to take part. With the event being an educational awareness as a means of raising funds to assist underprivileged children, organisers have partnered up with associations from Kenya […] …
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Chevrons fast bowler ties the knot
Brandon Moyo, Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE senior men’s national cricket team fast bowler, Richard Ngarava has tied the knot with his sweetheart, Ashleigh Chembe. The Chevrons left arm seamer took to social media to confirm the union on Saturday. “Baba namai Ngarava (Mr. and Mrs. Ngarava),” Ngarava captioned his wedding pictures posted on his Twitter account. […] …
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Why livestock keeping can be good for the environment
At the end of last year, together with colleagues at IDS, I spent quite a bit of time making the case for a more balanced view on livestock and the environment. We tried to raise the debate during the two … Continue reading → …
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Let’s beware the political virus
Stephen Mpofu, Perspective ZIMBABWEANS who love our independence and sovereignty and appreciate the sacrifices by the gallant sons and daughters of the soil who laid down their lives when wrestling our motherland from usurpation by those without knees must stop at nothing in preventing the spread of a new political propaganda virus intended to annihilate […] …
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Mampintsha hospitalised after suffering minor stroke
Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter BULAWAYO-bound South African artiste Mampintsha (born Mandla Maphumulo) who is one half of the Big Nuz duo has suffered a minor stroke, Chronicle Showbiz has learnt. A statement released by recording label Afrotainment on Thursday confirmed this development. “The star as he is affectionately known as Mampintsha, from multi-award-winning group Big […] …
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Zimbabweland’s top posts of 2022
As is traditional at this time of year, it’s time to review the top blogs of 2022. Below is a list of the top 15 by views on the website. Of course this doesn’t count all those who have read … Continue reading → …
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Zimbabwe baker honoured at Cake International
Flora Fadzai Sibanda, Chronicle Reporter TWENTY-THREE years ago, Grace Kanengoni started a hobby, today that hobby has seen her on stage in England’s city of Birmingham where she was awarded the second prize at the Cake International exhibition. Cake International is the original and biggest cake show and competition in the world. With a vast […] …
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