Natasha Mutsiba, mutsibanatasha@gmail.com The “Picnic and Chill” event, a family-oriented outdoor gathering with a picnic theme, is set to take place at The Barn in Hillside, Bulawayo this Saturday. Curated to provide a recreational service for all, the event aims to bring entertainment and relaxation to the city. “Picnic and Chill is an outdoor event […] …
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Four vendors feared dead in an accident
Patrick Chitumba At least four vendors are feared dead while several others were injured after a Toyota Axio vehicle headed for Shurugwi town veered off the road and ramped into the road side vendors selling “Mazhanje (sugar plum / loquat fruit)” at Gwenhoro turn off in Shurugwi this late afternoon. When this reporter arrived at […] …
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Appropriate agricultural machinery in Zimbabwe: the vital role of rural innovation and service hubs
The previous blogs in this series have discussed the rise of small-scale mechanisation as a response to agricultural production, processing and transport challenges in Zimbabwe. The demand for new machines – of all shapes and sizes – arises due to … Continue reading → …
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On the move: transporting agricultural goods in Zimbabwe
As production and marketing has increased from the new resettlement farms, the demand for transport has grown. The earlier blog series highlighted the importance of transport operators as part of the expanding ‘hidden middle’. Transporters facilitate value chains of all … Continue reading → …
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Government’s anti-drug campaign reaches nearly half a million primary school learners
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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