Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw The African Sun-owned Elephant Hills Resort and Conference Centre is set for refurbishment as part of the group’s broader strategy to upscale the state of its hotel properties following the successful completion of the US$4,2 million first phase to spruce up Hwange Safari Lodge. The hospitality group set aside substantial amounts for the […]
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Elephant Hills set for refurbishment
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WATCH: Improved healthcare services at Gwanda Hospital
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw GOVERNMENT continues to score big in the provision of improved healthcare services following the decentralisation of some services to Gwanda Provincial Hospital, which patients from the region could only access at major hospitals in Bulawayo. Gwanda Provincial Hospital, which in the past did not have a resident specialist, now boasts a gynaecologist, general […]
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Zimsec video exams for the deaf in 2024
Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) will next year introduce video examinations for candidates with hearing impairment who will be sitting for their final Grade Seven examinations in an effort to consolidate gains of Government’s inclusive learning policy. The Second Republic has made great strides towards creation of an inclusive society that recognises […]
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Chigova’s body arrives: Burial set for Saturday
Fungai Muderere, fungai.muderere@bmetro.co.zw THE body of the late ex Warriors imposing goalkeeper George Chigova is expected to arrive in Zimbabwe today from South Africa. The family spokesperson Godfrey Bakasa confirmed to the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa). “A confirmed flight was booked for 10.30am departure on Wednesday,” said Bakasa. His burial is slated for Saturday in Chivhu. […]
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COMMENT: Local authorities should meet their housing development obligations
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa said collaboration between Government, the private sector and local authorities should be scaled up to enable the country to provide adequate decent houses for its people. Speaking during a groundbreaking ceremony for the US$100 million Millennium Park housing project being developed by WestProp Holdings in Harare’s Borrowdale West suburb, President Mnangagwa said Government, […]
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US$100m supply dam for Bulawayo
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is set to construct a US$100 million new water supply dam Glass Block in Insiza District in Matabeleland South as part of its short-to-medium-term solution to address the perennial water crisis in the city. This emerged during a media tour of the city’s supply dams last Friday. Glass Block […]
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GSU ventures into commercial farming: designs manually-operated hay baler for livestock farmers
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw GWANDA State University (GSU) has designed a manually-operated hay baler for smallholder livestock farmers and a solar-powered egg hatcher as it embarks on commercial farming in fulfilment of its mandate of bringing agricultural solutions to Matabeleland South and the country at large. The university is one of the youngest academic institutions in the […]
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President Mnangagwa Receives Audited Farms Database
Prince Ngwenya, pthabiso418@gmail.com TODAY, President Mnangagwa received a presentation on the audited farms database of the Land Information Management System (LIMS) from the Zimbabwe Land Commission at State House. The presentation showcased the results of a comprehensive audit conducted over a period of five years, fully funded by the Government. In a statement, the Ministry […]
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7 000 beer tasters every month for Innscor’s Buffalo Brewing Company (TBBC)
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw THE Buffalo Brewing Company (TBBC), a subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) listed Innscor Africa is reaching out to 7 000 consumers a month in taste-test trials of its new traditional beer – Nyathi, one of the largest consumer awareness initiatives the group has embarked on. The Buffalo Brewing Company was […]
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Mbeba content with Nigeria draw
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw WARRIORS defender Andrew Mbeba believes the point picked against Nigeria in last week’s World Cup qualifier is a positive result more so given the odds were stacked against the Zimbabweans getting anything out of the game. Mbeba who started the game and made a crucial block to deny Nigeria by clearing the […]
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Prestige proposes 1 200MW thermal power plant
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw A high-impact energy project — a 1 200-megawatt coal-fired plant under Prestige Massive (Private) Limited at River Ranch in Beitbridge is seeking a power generation licence to feed an energy-consuming chrome smelting plant in the district. The development is expected to create employment in Matabeleland South Province, transform its economic activity and boost […]
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COMMENT: Education should be fine-tuned to embrace people with disabilities
Due to resource constraints, the local education system does not fully embrace people with disabilities. We have reported on some visually handicapped children or students who rely on friends to read out notes for them as their schools or universities did not have provisions for Braille. Lawyer, Mr Mehluli Ndlovu is one of them. […]
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Poignant send-off for hero Prof Ngwabi
Patrick Chitumba, patrick.chitumba@chronicle.co.zw THE late national hero and Midlands State University (MSU) founding Vice Chancellor, Professor Ngwabi Bhebe was yesterday given an emotional send-off during two funeral services in Gweru and at his farm in Chiwundura. Speakers described him as one of the key pillars of Zimbabwe’s vaunted higher education system. Prof Bhebe, who died last […]
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‘Sadc bond unbreakable’
Harare Bureau MEMBER States of the Southern African Development Community are united by unbreakable bonds which are historical, cultural and familial, ties that can never be torn asunder by wanton characters, President Mnangagwa has said. Yesterday, Sadc Ambassadors and representatives accredited to Zimbabwe encompassing Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, Malawi, Democratic Republic of Congo, […]
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Government moves to contain cholera
Prince Ngwenya, pthabiso418@gmail.com ZIMBABWE has stocked up on essential medicines and is carrying out awareness campaigns in a multi-pronged approach to tackle a cholera outbreak. Between 9 November and 15 November 2023, there were 1 259 new suspected cholera cases reported, a significant increase compared to the previous week’s figures of 437. The surge in […]
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Yanos Fest returns to its birthplace
Natasha Mutsiba, mutsibanatasha@gmail.com The Amapiano Festival, popularly known as the Yanos Fest is set to make its return to The Venue with a Twist in Killarney this Sunday. The event will feature a line-up of talented artistes, including Umlungu Omnyama, MduSeven, LaSoul, Macafi, Klu-less, Fifi, Crazy Mastaz, Jay Jones, Kiros, Wellyonz, Mufali, Staffa, Ak, and Kinah […]
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Mother kills 3-month-old daughter for crying and disturbing her while she slept with her husband
Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer A WOMAN from Lupane who beat her 3-month-old daughter to death with a cooking stick for crying while she was sleeping with her husband, has been arrested. In a statement on X, police said Alice Ncube (31) was arrested on Monday around 4 am at Village 3A after she hit her […]
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Man on the run after killing wife’s lover
Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer WITH only one head-butt, a jealous man killed a rival suitor that he suspected was having an affair with his wife. In a statement on X, police said George Machinga (38) struck Peter Mugorogogodi (45) with his head on the face on 4 November 2023 at Mahofisi Business Centre in Zaka. […]
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Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run incident
Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer AN unidentified pedestrian died on the spot after he was hit by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene. In a statement, police said the incident occurred at the 15km peg along the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road on Monday around 1 am. The body of the victim (approximately 25) was taken for post-mortem […]
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53 graduate at Public Service Commission’ training academy
Bongani Ndlovu, Online Writer THE Public Service Commission (PSC)’s Domboshava Public Service Training Academy in Goromonzi held its 41st graduation ceremony where 53 students graduated with certificates and diplomas. The ceremony was held on Tuesday, 21 November 2023 and the 53 students graduated with University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Diplomas and Certificates in Community Development and […]
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