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EDITORIAL COMMENT: Economy will rebound, let’s be patient

October 14, 2019, 3:05 pm
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THE Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has outlined the latest milestones Government has achieved in implementing reforms aimed at attaining an upper middle income economy by 2030. The first stage of the economic reform agenda — the Transitional Stabilisation Programme —has managed to stabilise the macro-economic environment in preparation for the second stage of […]
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Cheap kombis for Bulawayo . . . Zupco ropes in public operators

October 14, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Andile Tshuma/Mashudu Netsianda, Chronicle Reporters THE Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) is engaging Bulawayo public transport operators to rope in kombis under its comprehensive urban public transport system, a development that will result in reduced fares for city residents. Government has already extended the Zupco franchise to urban commuter omnibus operators in Harare where people are […]
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Zim eyes better cotton yields

October 15, 2019, 3:03 pm
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Mike Tome/ Panashe Chikonyora, Harare Bureau Zimbabwe’s largest cotton producer, the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco), is expecting much better yields next season after the company secured substantial funding for inputs procurement, managing director Mr Pious Manamike said last week. The company is also introducing a hybrid variety to cover 10 000 hectares with potential of […]
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4 parastatals to be listed on ZSE

October 15, 2019, 3:04 pm
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Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter GOVERNMENT has identified four parastatals for listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) in line with the Public Enterprises Reform Programme which seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of public entities. As explained in the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP), the reform framework seeks to improve efficiency and the effectiveness of public […]
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Resume work & dialogue, doctors told

October 15, 2019, 3:04 pm
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Zvamaida Murwira and Nesia Mhaka, Harare Bureau Government remains open to dialogue with striking doctors to find a lasting solution, but those discussions should be carried out while health workers are at work, Health and Child Care Minister Obadiah Moyo said yesterday. Crucially, Government will implement the 60 percent salary adjustment that was agreed with the […]
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FCP plan big for group stages

October 15, 2019, 3:04 pm
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Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter CHAMPIONS FC Platinum are determined to earn a spot among Africa’s big boys of football and believe qualifying for the Caf Champions League quarter-finals will aid their cause. The platinum miners made it into the group stages of the continental competition for a second consecutive edition and were drawn alongside Etoile […]
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Hundreds attend Byo Amazing Voices auditions

October 15, 2019, 3:04 pm
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Wayne Chiridza, Showbiz Reporter AUDITIONS for the Zimbabwe leg of the Old Mutual Amazing Voices singing competition kicked off in Bulawayo at the Large City Hall yesterday with hundreds flocking the venue to try their luck.  Among those who auditioned were school students, acapella group Focus, Sisters in Christ, Sons of Soul and Family Voices. Some […]
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Prophet in ‘armed robbery, murder’ . . . Fires 25 bullets, ‘shoots’ 2 people

October 15, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Court Reporter A self-proclaimed prophet and his nephew who ganged up and allegedly robbed two shops at Jalukange Business Centre in Beitbridge District after firing 25 bullets, shooting two people leading to the death of one of them appeared in court yesterday. The prophet, Christopher Chamisa (26) and his nephew, Garikai Siziba (19) […]
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7 clubs fight relegation

October 15, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter CAPITALISING on home advantage will be key for the seven clubs fighting relegation in their remaining Castle Lager Premier Soccer League games. Four from the bottom seven clubs, anchors Yadah, Herentals, Mushowani Stars, Bulawayo Chiefs, Hwange, Harare City and TelOne, will be relegated at the end of the season. Four points […]
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Month-on-month inflation sheds 0,35%

October 15, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter ZIMBABWE’s month-on-month inflation rate dropped to 17,72 percent in September, shedding 0,35 percentage points on the August rate of 18,07percent. The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) revealed this in its latest report on month-on-month inflation released yesterday. “The month-on-month inflation rate in September 2019 was 17,72 percent, shedding 0,35 percentage points […]
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Byo Beach party on the cards

October 15, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Correspondent ELEGANT Steps Modelling and Arts Agency (ESMAA) will be hosting a Beach Party at Hashtag nightclub in Bulawayo this Saturday as a way of embracing the summer season. The party will feature performances from musicians POY and Whining Divas as well as models from around the city.  Party organiser, fashion guru Method […]
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EDITORIAL COMMENT: US$12b mining industry by 2023 possible

October 15, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Zimbabwe is widely regarded as the richest nation on earth in terms of untapped mineral resources per capita. The country is blessed with the world’s largest diamond reserves, second largest platinum reserves after South Africa and over 40 exploitable minerals.  Gold is literally everywhere in the country.   Chrome abounds along the Great Dyke, a […]
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JUST IN: Prince Dube scoops PSL award

October 16, 2019, 1:05 am
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Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter HIGHLANDERS FC man-of-the-moment Prince Dube has been voted as the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Player of the month for September for leading Bosso’s resurgence. With six league goals, Dube, full of energy has been outstanding for Bosso, with his exploits getting recognition from the national team coach. Meanwhile, the […]
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I won’t let my father down: Peter Moyo

October 16, 2019, 3:04 pm
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Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Correspondent AS the arts industry is remembering the late Utakataka Express founder Tongai “Dewa” Moyo who died eight years ago on October 15, his son, Peter “Young Igwe” Moyo has taken time to reflect on life without his father.  Having been left with the responsibility to take care of his mother and five […]
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President to officially open exporters’ conference

October 16, 2019, 3:04 pm
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Pride Mahlangu, Business Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to officially open the 8th edition of the ZimTrade Annual Exporters’ Conference in Bulawayo this morning. The conference, which is being held in Bulawayo for the first time since its inception in 2012 begins today under the theme, “Rethink, Reform, Export!”. More than 250 local and foreign delegates […]
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Zifa to up game on stadium safety

October 16, 2019, 3:04 pm
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Eddie Chikamhi, Harare Bureau ZIFA have emphasised the need to improve stadium safety and security following the ground-breaking Caf Safety and Security workshop held this week in Egypt. The two-day workshop, attended by all 54 member associations, was aimed at improving the safety and security of football fans, players and officials during and after games.  Zimbabwe […]
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MP arrested for rape

October 16, 2019, 3:04 pm
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Andile Tshuma, Chronicle Reporter THE Member of Parliament for Magwegwe Constituency in Bulawayo, Anele Ndebele (MDC Alliance), has been arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a high school pupil.  Ndebele is accused of raping the Upper Six pupil who learns at a school in Kezi, Matabeleland South Province. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed […]
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EDITORIAL COMMENT: Government, striking doctors should find middle ground

October 16, 2019, 3:05 pm
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WE find the ongoing strike by junior doctors damaging not only to long suffering patients but the entire country as a whole as their industrial action has come at a huge cost. Lives have been lost as a result of the incapacitation of the country’s major hospitals with Mpilo, United Bulawayo Hospitals, Harare and Parirenyatwa […]
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UPDATED: Huge boost for Prince

October 16, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter HIGHLANDERS’ man-of-the-moment Prince Dube got a huge boost ahead of the Warriors’ departure for the second-leg of the final round of the Chan qualifier against Lesotho by scooping two individual awards. Dube, who has been central to Bosso’s recent purple patch, scooped the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League and Footballers Union […]
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Byo talent impresses Amazing Voices producers

October 16, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Wayne Chiridza, Showbiz Reporter Producers of the Old Mutual Amazing Voices reality show which seeks to unearth budding musicians were impressed by the talent they saw in Bulawayo during auditions that were wrapped up in the city yesterday. One of the show’s producers, Valen’tino Mathibela said Bulawayo had produced the highest number of hopefuls thus far. […]
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