Bongani Ndlovu recently in Binga Binga Aerodrome has the capacity to accommodate up to four planes daily. This is driving tourism as Binga District in Matabeleland North province is on the corridor for tourists from Victoria Falls to Kanyemba. Binga is moving in the right direction in terms of development with some projects awaiting commissioning […] …
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La Dee ready to uplift Bulawayo artistes
Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter SONGSTRESS La Dee says she is ready to work with local up-and-coming and established artistes in Bulawayo to ensure that the city retains and grows its cultural hub status. The Happiness love hit-maker is in the process of setting up a recording studio in the city after she was recently provided […] …
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From security guard to owner of two companies
Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter MR Wilson Sibanda from Southwold suburb in Bulawayo is living his dream as he believes he has achieved heights that he never thought he could reach. Mr Sibanda (47) recalls that in 1998 he moved from his rural village in Filabusi, Insiza District, Matabeleland South in search of employment in the […] …
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Religion, agriculture and market dynamics in Zimbabwe
The last blog offered a brief overview of different churches across our study sites. This second blog in this series focuses on their role in agriculture and markets, and more broadly rural livelihoods. Given their different histories, forms of organisation, … Continue reading → …
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Naaz warn errant race organisers
Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter THE National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (Naaz) has threatened to name and shame competition organisers who have failed to pay athletes after races. Naaz president, Tendai Tagara said they are concerned about “ballooning” road races that are disguised as fun runs or wellness events. He said athletes were being exposed […] …
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Religion and agriculture: reflections from Zimbabwe
A recurrent theme in our research across Zimbabwe is the role of organised Christian religion in agriculture and rural livelihoods. The connection is not usually made. However, religious beliefs, practices and institutions have important influences, and these have changed over … Continue reading → …
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Plumtree pilot defies racial attitudes to pursue dream
Mashudu Netsianda, Deputy News Editor FORTY years and still counting years of flying different aircraft types, heads of States, the late Prince Philip; husband to the late Queen Elizabeth II, and roles spanning basic flying, advanced flying, captain, training captain, first officer and senior first officer. He defied post-colonial racial attitudes against blacks by whites […] …
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38MW solar plant on the cards
Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau Chief PLATINUM Group Metals (PGM) producer Mimosa Mining Company (MMC) intends to construct a 38-megawatt solar power plant to enhance the provision of alternative power to the company’s operations and contribute to the Government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Zimbabwe has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent, from […] …
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Prisons arts gala helps rehabilitate inmates
Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) Bulawayo Metropolitan Province is living up to its mission of changing inmates’ lives after it held an arts gala at Khami Remand Prison last week. The gala is an annual event where inmates from various stations come together to interact, socialise, and display their […] …
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Why COP27 needs a more sophisticated debate about livestock and climate change
As the climate conference, COP27, kicks of in Sharm el Sheik in Egypt debates about agriculture and land use will be centre stage. And amongst these discussions the role of livestock in the future of food and agricultural systems will … Continue reading → …
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