Business Writer THERE is a need for close collaboration among key economic players in Bulawayo and constant sharing of strategies that will drive the re-industrialisation of the city as it moves towards regaining its status as the country’s industrial hub. In his address during an engagement with Matabeleland captains of industry and officials from the […] …
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Shoko Festival 13th edition out to promote youngsters
Mthabisi Tshuma, revmthiretshuma@gmail.com THE 13th edition of one of Zimbabwe’s longest running festivals of urban culture, Shoko Festival, is this year going all out to promote youngsters, true to the theme of the year, #TheTakeBack. The theme is a clarion call for young Zimbabweans to reclaim their space and their art in order to create a […] …
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Poaching a future from firewood: Pupils ditch school to poach firewood for a living
Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com LIFE unfolds at its own unhurried pace in the quiet and remote village of Chesa, 20 kilometres from the world-renowned Khami Ruins Monuments. For 85-year-old Inna Nkomo, her moments of joy are rare as she can only meet her teenage grandchildren only once every two weeks. Their visits are not just about family […] …
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ZB on course for potential acquisition of major shares
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com LISTED financial services provider ZB Holdings, has issued its eleventh cautionary statement indicating that it is still engaged in negotiations with one of the shareholders for a potential acquisition of a control block of securities. The first cautionary statement was in June 2022 with four more following in that year. This year, six […] …
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100% power access by 2030: President Mnangagwa
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw GOVERNMENT is targeting 100 percent electricity access to all households in the next seven years with 54 percent of the population having power access at the moment. Since coming to power, President Mnangagwa has made concerted efforts to address power challenges in the country. The country in July suspended load shedding following […] …
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Live Blog President Mnangagwa #Inauguration #Vision2030
13:38 The President calls upon everyone to play a part in the development of the country, “Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo.” He concludes his speech. 13:34 He says Zimbabwe is a sovereign state, a friend to all and enemy to none, and a member of regional and international organisations voluntarily. He says the country will never accept […] …
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Zimbabwe’s disputed election: why resource politics matter
Here we go again…. Zimbabwe has a disputed election, with all sorts of deeply damaging uncertainties that will follow, perhaps for years. The final results were announced late at night on 26 August, with Emerson Mnangagwa declared the winner of … Continue reading → …
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Former Fulham owner Mohamed Al-Fayed has died at the age of 94.
The Egyptian-born businessman died on Friday morning and was buried after Friday prayers at London Central Mosque in Regent’s Park. Al-Fayed was best known as a former owner of the Harrods department store and Fulham football club in London. He sold Harrods to Qatar Holdings in May 2010. Three years later, he also sold Fulham […] …
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Pre-season meeting for Mat North basketball
Nkosilathi Sibanda, Sports Reporter BASKETBALL teams in Matabeleland North Province have started preparations for the start of their Super Six League with a pre-season tournament and technical meeting slated for Hwange next month. The league bounces off on September 30 and has Madumabisa Titans, Black Hornets, Royal Eagles, Ghetto Magics, Victoria Falls Panthers and Mosi […] …
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Woman refuses to be assisted, mixes ballots
By Nqobile Tshili Voting has started at Buvuma Primary School A polling station in Matabeleland South. Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in Matabeleland South Cde Abednico Ncube cast his vote at around 8:15 am. However, an elderly female voter, Idah Mahlong wept after casting her ballot in the wrong box. She had […] …
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