Land tenure reform is the big topic across sub-Saharan Africa amongst governments and donors alike. But how does it work, what are its consequences and how do interventions imposed from outside intersect with existing tenure and land governance arrangements? These … Continue reading → …
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Bulawayo ZPCS to host Annual Officer Commanding Sports Gala
Shingai Dhlamini, dhlaminishingi@gmail.com THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) in Bulawayo will be hosting their annual Officer Commanding Sports Gala from July 20-21 at Khami Prison grounds. There is going to be a variety of sporting disciplines that include athletics, chess, darts, draft, golf, pool, netball, soccer, tug of war, tennis and volleyball. Participating […] …
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Fire guts Cowdray Park hardware store
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw PROPERTY worth ZiG151 251 was destroyed when a hardware shop situated at Cowdray Park terminus was gutted by fire in the early hours of Tuesday. The fire started from a brazier with lit charcoal that was left unattended. The Bulawayo Fire Brigade received a fire emergency call just after 0130hrs and rushed to […] …
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Diaspora Engagement: Zimbabwean Delegation visits Ghana to boost capacity
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau THE Government working in collaboration with counterparts in Ghana and coordination with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has successfully concluded a visit to Ghana to enhance the capacity of key officials working on diaspora engagement. In a statement, IOM said, the initiative was realised within the framework of the projects […] …
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Kenyan president fires ministers after anti-tax protests
Kenya’s under-fire President William Ruto has dismissed with “immediate effect” all his ministers and the attorney-general, following the recent deadly protests that led to the withdrawal of an unpopular tax bill. The president said the move came after “reflection, listening to Kenyans, and after holistic appraisal of my cabinet”. He has said he will now […] …
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Mat-North Agricultural Show preps on course
Leonard Ncube, leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw MATABELELAND North Show Society (MNSS), which hosts the annual Matabeleland North Agricultural Show, will this year have a one-stop exhibition information stand that will showcase all economic, cultural and social activities in the province. The show has over the years evolved to broaden participation of all the seven districts and 11 local […] …
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The UK election: new development priorities in Africa?
The UK went to the polls last week with Keir Starmer, as widely predicted, now installed as prime minister and the Labour party in power for the first time in 14 years. This blog asks, will this bring a change … Continue reading → …
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Association of Mining Journalists catches attention international mining fraternity
Leonard Ncube, leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw NEWLY established Association of Mining Journalists (AMJ) has caught the attention of the international mining fraternity with the African Mining Strategy Group commending local media for forming the group and pledging to work with local journalists. Led by Tafadzva Dube who is the president, the AMJ has also since partnered with the […] …
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Spiritual inspiration spurs the fight against Drug and Substance Abuse
Lingani Nyika, in Masvingo, linganinyika99@gmail.com MASVINGO Province yesterday welcomed four ex-drug users on a solidarity walk from Beitbridge to Harare, launching a powerful statement against the devastating scourge of drug and substance abuse. This historic initiative, led by Mr Columbus Mushore, supported by Mr Terence Shenje, Mr Kudakwashe Mafuta and Mr Terence Mpofu, has garnered […] …
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Stranger lures woman to lodge and rapes her in online dating gone wrong
Bongokuhle Moyo, Online Reporter A 28-YEAR-OLD woman was lured to a lodge and raped by a stranger after engaging in an online date on 22 June 2024. The incident occurred in Mabelreign, Harare. In a statement on X, Police said, “On 22/06/24 female adult (28) from Dzivarasekwa Extension, Harare, was lured to a lodge in […] …
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