Farirai Machivenyika in MUTARE YOUNG people have an important role to play in the country’s governance and economic development as the nation strives to attain an upper-middle-income status as envisaged by Vision 2030, President Mnangagwa said yesterday. In that regard, the President said his administration has incorporated the youth at various levels of governance. President […] …
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Vice President Chiwenga calls for stronger public-private partnerships
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Constantino Chiwenga has underlined the necessity of a stronger partnership between the Government and private sector to facilitate infrastructure development. Addressing delegates at the Africa Infrastructure and Built Environment Confex (AfriConfex) in Bulawayo yesterday, Dr Chiwenga warned that slow and cautious progress would not be enough to create the transformation […] …
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Government urges urban densification
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelaqni16@gmail.com GOVERNMENT has emphasised the need to densify existing settlements to curb the increasing demand for land, which has led to housing developments encroaching on productive agricultural areas, threatening national food security. Speaking at a plenary session during the Africa Infrastructure and Built Environment Confex (Africonfex) in Bulawayo on Wednesday, Permanent Secretary in […] …
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COMMENT: 2024-25 season: Our opportunity for a big harvest
With the rainy season fast-approaching, the Government, farmers and other stakeholders are putting their systems together for what we pray will be a successful season. The 2023-24 harvest was poor due to a drought. Farmers only harvested 750 000 tonnes of cereals, which was too little to feed the nation until the next harvest. As […] …
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Rural electrification boosts Midlands healthcare
Patrick Chitumba, patrick.chitumba@chronicle.co.zw The Government’s Rural Electrification Programme continues to transform communities across the Midlands Province, with Gatawa Clinic in Lower Gweru being the latest beneficiary of this initiative. This development is part of the Second Republic’s broader rural industrialisation agenda, aimed at improving the quality of life and enhancing healthcare services in rural areas. […] …
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Uproar in Ghana after president unveils his own statue
President Akufo-Addo’s ‘self-glorifying’ stance divides opinion in Ghana
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Harare launches demolition blitz on illegal settlements: official
‘We have to restore order in the city’
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Insiza villagers cross swords with Chief Mafu
Source: Insiza villagers cross swords with Chief Mafu – The Southern Eye VILLAGERS in Insiza, Matabeleland South province, are up in arms with their chief for allegedly shielding an abusive village head from censure. The villagers have been demanding the removal of village head, Anton Msimanga, over various allegations, including those of being abusive. Chief […]
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Masvingo worst affected by El Niño
Source: Masvingo worst affected by El Niño – The Southern Eye AT least 30% of the population in Masvingo is food insecure as the El Niño-induced drought takes its toll on the country’s citizens. Government has declared the drought a state of national disaster and appealed for US$3 billion in humanitarian assistance. On Tuesday, the […]
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Strong winds leave families stranded in Matopo
Source: Strong winds leave families stranded in Matopo – The Southern Eye STRONG winds hit Umzingwane’s wards 1, 2, 9 and 20 on Sunday, causing a trail of destruction and leaving some of the villagers homeless. This was confirmed by Umzingwane district development co-ordinator Peter Mahlathini yesterday. Indications were that the most affected village in […]
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