Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw NEARLY half a million primary school learners have been reached in the ongoing awareness campaign against drugs and substance abuse that the Government has since declared a state of disaster. The campaigns are part of behavioural change interventions by primary, higher and tertiary education institutions as mandated by the inter-ministerial committee on […] …
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Zida unveils new offices in Bulawayo
Prince Ngwenya, pthabiso418@gmail.com THE Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency(Zida), officially opened branch offices in Bulawayo on 24 October. The agency specialises in promoting and facilitating both local and foreign investment within the country. The Zida offices in Bulawayo can be found on the ground floor of Central Africa House, situated at the corner of Jason […] …
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Processing crops in Zimbabwe: adding value through mechanisation
This blog continues our short series on small-scale agricultural mechanisation in Zimbabwe. This week we turn to how mechanisation is changing the capacity to process agricultural produce and so add value locally. Selling to larger scale manufacturers, millers and so … Continue reading → …
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Sanganai/Hlanganani a resounding success
Senior Business Reporter The recently held Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo has been hailed as a resounding success with immense potential to bring significant economic benefits to Zimbabwe and promote the growth and recognition of the tourism sector. The 16th edition attracted a wide range of local and international exhibitors, industry professionals, and visitors […] …
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Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) key to sustainable development and equitable distribution of resources- Minister Mutsvangwa
Sikhulekelani Moyo,mskhulekelani16@gmail.com MINISTER of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa has implored Governments across the world to prioritise Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as they are key to sustainable development and equitable distribution of resources. Addressing delegates at the ongoing 8th World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab […] …
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Feldman over the moon following Chiefs Debut
Gerald Sibanda, gedersonsibanda@gmail.com 21-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo Chiefs midfielder Miguel Feldman made his debut for the club against Simba Bhora last weekend when they lost 1-0. Although he made a brief appearance in the 90th minute , the youngstar was happy that he finally made his debut. “I did not play that much but I believe that there […] …
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Small-scale mechanisation in Zimbabwean farming: boosting production
Following the introduction to the blog series last week, this blog focus on how small-scale mechanisation is boosting production across our sites. Processes of intensification and commercialisation are driving demand for a variety of forms of mechanisation to assist with … Continue reading → …
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BRAINIAC! Geeky Bindura University student sweeps accolades at graduation
Online Reporter IT was a memorable day Bindura University of Science and Technology Education Cuthbert Muromba as he scooped five awards during the institution’s 22nd graduation ceremony. President Mnangagwa, who is the Chancellor of all State Universities capped Muromba who was among 2 349 graduands. Muromba won the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Chancellor’s Cash Prize for […] …
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Redcliff female councilors push for water availability
Michael Magoronga, magorongamk@gmail.com WHEN the Government introduced the 30 percent proportional representation (PR) at local authority level, the main reason was that women and girls were being left out in decision making at council level. This was due to the fact that only a handful of women were being voted into council yet they are […] …
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Kiptum shatters world marathon record in Chicago
Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men’s marathon world record in Chicago as he beat compatriot Eliud Kipchoge’s previous mark by more than 30 seconds. The 23-year-old finished in a time of two hours 35 seconds. “I feel so happy. A world record was not in my mind today,” he said after beating Kipchoge’s time of […] …
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