Source: Zimbabwe has the world’s fastest-growing blueberry industry Investment capital is holding back Zimbabwe from getting to their goal of 30,000 metric tonnes of blueberries grown by 2030, remarks Linda Nielsen, the CEO of the Horticultural Development Council. Zimbabwe has already seen “incredible” growth in their blueberry sector, surging from the first exports in 2017 […]
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WATCH: Walk of life: Walking 12km to winning 13 varsity awards: Senzelweyinkosi’s inspirational journey
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw EVERY morning, before the first rays of dawn kissed the horizon, a determined young woman, Senzelweyinkosi Ngwenya, would embark on a daunting 12-kilometre journey from her home in St Paul’s Mission to Amandlethu Secondary School in Lupane District. Her unwavering dedication to education was a testament to her character, and little did […] …
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Illicit alcohol, fake spirits threaten public health in Zimbabwe
Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com ZIMBABWE is currently facing a major public health crisis due to the widespread availability of illicit alcohol. Recently, a highly potent and dangerous alcoholic drink known as njengu has flooded the streets of cities like Bulawayo. Produced in makeshift backyard operations located in abandoned industrial areas such as Kelvin Industrial, this illegal […] …
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COMMENT: Be wary of counterfeit alcohol
IT’S not uncommon for whisky enthusiasts to spend a considerable sum of money on a bottle of their favourite single malt, but what happens when that expensive bottle turns out to be fake? Aside from the financial loss, there are serious health risks associated with consuming counterfeit whiskey. Fake whiskey is an increasingly prevalent issue […] …
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Mildred Moyo shines bright: featured in prestigious women in entertainment lighting magazine
Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com AS one turns the pages of the recently launched magazine, “Women in Entertainment Lighting” Volume Three, on pages 172 and 173, they can’t help but notice the Zimbabwean magic dust sprinkled throughout. The publication, launched by the UK-based Light Collective, prominently features Mildred “Lighting Bae” Moyo’s profile, marking a proud moment for […] …
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CCC faction leader Jameson Timba, 34 others convicted
The activists face up to five years in prison or a fine
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Ex-lawmaker Amos Chibaya granted bail after languishing in remand prison for 58 days
Party insists opposition politician committed no offence
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ANC appeals committee upholds Jacob Zuma expulsion
Zuma’s behaviour was “highest form of ill-discipline”, says party spokesperson
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Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up
Women using pill from affected batch urged to stop immediately and seek medical advice
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COP29 climate summit overruns as $250 billion draft deal stalls
Climate sceptic Trump re-election casts shadow over United Sates’ future role
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