Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw Government has promised the public that the severe power outages experienced in recent times will ease up over the coming weekend. Hwange Unit 7, which was undergoing maintenance, is expected to be operational once again, bolstering power generation and alleviating the issue. The country has been grappling with extensive load shedding, with residential […] …
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COMMENT: More needs to be done to tackle rise in fatal road accidents
IT is a sad reality that the number of fatal road accidents is increasing in our country. Despite repeated warnings by the Government against unsafe driving practices, reckless behaviour by kombi and bus drivers continues to be a major cause of concern. Recent accidents involving speeding and overtaking at dangerous spots are clear examples of […] …
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Mimosa Cycling Club ready for Tour de Great Dyke
Lovemore Dube, lovemore.dube@chronicle.co.zw WITH a week to go before the start of the 2024 Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke, Mimosa Cycling Club of Zvishavane, have declared themselves ready. They are expected to provide the biggest contingent of cyclists. The three-day event, which starts on November 7-9 is held to promote wellness, business opportunities and raise […] …
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Depressed metal prices curtail Zimplats exploration
Senior Business Writer ZIMPLATS’ exploration activities remained curtailed during the quarter that ended on September 30 in response to depressed metal prices although other projects undertaken are at various stages of progress. The focus was on the interpretation of previously drilled core and updating the group’s geological and mineral resource models. However, during the period […] …
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7 killed, 4 injured after fuel tanker ploughs into kombi in Harare
Police say kombi driver turned right in front of oncoming traffic
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Zanu PF plans name changes on provinces, claims current ones divisive
Slammed for ‘dull discussion’ and skirting substantive issues on uneven development
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Man attacks his mother with an axe in family row
Court remands him in custody after his parent refuses to take him back
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‘Climate change a profound health emergency’
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke, Harare Bureau AHEAD of the 29th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan next month, President Mnangagwa has called on all African countries to stand united in coming up with resolutions to deal with the impacts of climate change on health. […] …
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Inputs distribution accelerated
Sikhumbuzo Moyo and Raymond Jaravaza, Chronicle Writers GOVERNMENT has pulled all stops to accelerate the distribution of inputs across provinces amid the onset of early rains while farmers finalise land preparation under the Pfumvudza/Intwasa Programme to ensure the country achieves a bumper harvest. Coming out of a devastating El-Nino-induced drought in the last season, Zimbabwe […] …
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…as Presidential Borehole Schemes, irrigation cushion Mat’South from severe drought
Nqobile Bhebhe and Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Chronicle Writers MATABELELAND South Province has hailed the Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme and the revival of irrigation schemes for significantly cushioning both people and livestock in the face of severe El Niño-induced drought. The province is one of the hardest hit by drought having lost over 3 500 cattle in […] …
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