Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter CONSTRUCTION works at the gigantic Lake Gwayi-Shangani in Hwange District, Matabeleland North have resumed following the release of funds by Treasury. Lake Gwayi-Shangani, a major component of the National Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project, requires US$8 million every month. The construction works, which were suspended on August 22 due to delays in […] …
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Man (31) assaults 15-year-old ‘wife’ to death
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Matabeleland South Bureau Chief A FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD girl from Gwanda was brutally assaulted to death by her 31-year-old “husband” who accused her of infidelity, bringing to the fore the thorny issue of child marriages that continues to rear its ugly head. Child marriages, child sexual exploitation and teenage pregnancies remain a major concern in […] …
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Rare opportunity for Amakhosikazi
Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter BULAWAYO Chiefs women’s side, Amakhosikazi have been presented a rare opportunity to prove they are a force to reckon with, when they face Herentals Queens in a Chibuku Super Cup final curtain raiser at Barbourfields Stadium on November 20. The side has accumulated 53 points from 18 games, losing none and […] …
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Arenel targets European market
Nqobile Bhebhe, Senior Business Reporter BULAWAYO’S diversified manufacturing firm, Arenel Private Limited, is positioning itself to expand exports footprint to the lucrative European markets while at the same time consolidating its regional market share. The firm is on an expansion drive with installation of modern equipment and introducing a new range of products while awaiting […] …
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R9 million gold smuggled from Zimbabwe by Rushwaya driver forfeited to SA
Nyasha Tashinga Masinire awaits trial on charges of dealing in precious metals …
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Zimbabwe’s new mineral royalty policy comes into force
Chamber of Mines relaxed about policy because it does not amount to an increase in existing royalty rates …
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LSZ clears lawyer of bribery
Source: LSZ clears lawyer of bribery -Newsday Zimbabwe A SENIOR Harare lawyer accused of unprofessional conduct for allegedly negotiating to buy an immovable property from an accused person without consulting his client has been cleared of wrongdoing by the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ). Agmos Moyo from Kantor and Immerman, was representing South African firm, […] …
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Rains threaten wheat harvesting
Source: Rains threaten wheat harvesting -Newsday Zimbabwe ZIMBABWE risks missing its bumper winter wheat harvest target due to early summer rains which are pounding most parts of the country. The rains could seriously affect wheat quality. This comes as millers have also expressed concern over the quality of local wheat which they say is […] …
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Minister exposes vote-buying plot
Source: Minister exposes vote-buying plot -Newsday Zimbabwe Anxious Masuka LANDS and Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka has unwittingly exposed Zanu PF’s plot to use State resources to buy votes ahead of next year’s polls. Addressing villagers in the Chinyamukwakwa area of Chisumbanje, Chipinge, over the weekend while handing over 250 plots from ethanol producer, Green Fuel […] …
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Police descend on touts ahead of Christmas
Source: Police descend on touts ahead of Christmas –Newsday Zimbabwe Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi POLICE has launched a countrywide operation at bus termini to monitor touts who usually harass travellers during the Christmas holidays. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi yesterday told NewsDay that the operation has already begun ahead of the holidays. “There […] …
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