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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Zimbo Marlon Hove receives Mzansi Arts and Media Awards nomination
Natasha Mutsiba,mutsibanatasha@gmail.com South Africa-based Zimbabwean musician and music producer Marlon Hove has been nominated for the Mzansi Arts and Media Awards (Mamas). Hove, who is no stranger to industry accolades, expressed his gratitude and excitement following the announcement of his nomination. In an interview with Chronicle Showbiz, Hove whose track, “Umile njalo ft Innora and […] …
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Long live land reform! Reflections on Michael Lipton’s classic book
Michael Lipton, the great development economist, died a little over a year ago. In the many tributes paid to him, his contributions to land debates were rather underplayed. Along with his 1977 book, Why Poor People Stay Poor: Urban Bias … Continue reading → …
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Xosti promotes unity with remix of Ndebele traditional song “Emkhayeni”
Mthabisi Tshuma, Online Reporter Bulawayo-born rapper Xosti is staying true to his roots with his upcoming single, which aims to celebrate cultural diversity in Southern Africa. The track, titled “Emkhayeni” is a remix of a Ndebele traditional song and was produced by Prince Bulo. The visuals for the song were shot in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, by […] …
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Magistrates’ Courts in Zimbabwe to go digital from January 2025.
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw THE digitisation of the magistrates’ courts programme towards a paperless judiciary system will roll out in earnest on 1st January next year, the Judiciary Services Commission (JSC) has revealed In a statement to mark the 14th anniversary of the Commission’s independence from the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, JSC spokesperson Mr […] …
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Call to embrace hybrid records management system to avert losses
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw AT a time when Government and more private sector institutions are embracing digital data storage platforms, archivists have encouraged adoption of hybrid records management to curb potential information losses when electronic systems are corrupted. The world is increasingly embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which has seen more organisations conducting their business online, data […] …
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Kanye West sued for harassment by ex-assistant
Kanye West is being sued for sexual harassment, breach of contract and wrongful termination by a woman who worked as his assistant for two years. In a lawsuit, Lauren Pisciotta alleges the star sent her lewd texts and performed sex acts while on the phone with her, according to US media. She claims she was […] …
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The World Bank and land: some questions
The World Bank’s land conference returned this year in May after a gap since 2019. It is the go-to venue for mainstream (economic) debate about land. To a room full of suits, the conference was opened by a keynote from … Continue reading → …
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