adminZanu-PF conference to lay groundwork for polls
Chronicle Reporter
Zanu-PF national chairman Cde Simon Khaya Moyo has said their 12th Annual National People’s Conference, which kicks off in Bulawayo on Thursday, will lay groundwork for the party’s preparations for next year’s harmonised elections.
Telone eyes million subscribers mark
Midlands Correspondent
THE country’s fixed telephone operator, TelOne wants to increase its subscribers base to one million up from 350 000 once it completes the upgrading of its systems which is under way.
The upgrading exercise is being undertaken under a multi-million dollar deal with Huawei International and Alcatel Lucent.
Gwanda geared up for opening of university
Chronicle Reporter
THE opening of Gwanda State University (GSU) in January next year is a reality and there is no going back on it, Matabeleland South Governor Cde Angeline Masuku said yesterday.
Speaking during the handover of vehicles and seed maize to tertiary institutions in Matabeleland region at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds, Governor Masuku said her province was geared for the new university.
Communities should guard resources jealously
Zimbabwe is endowed with mineral resources that include gold, chrome, iron, platinum and diamonds among others. The country continues to discover more minerals and the mineral of the moment, platinum, is contributing significantly to the growth of the economy.
Lesotho pastoralists fear land ‘modernisation’ act
MASERU— Livestock herders in Lesotho are suspicious of the government’s motives for “modernising” the land tenure system, fearing it will bring about a radical change in their way of life and deprive them of their birthright. .
Zvishavane residents treated to early Christmas
Zvishavane residents treated to early Christmas
Zvishavane residents were last week treated to an early Christmas courtesy of Pote Supermarket chain which conducted an “Everyone is a Winner” draw where lucky shoppers walked away with various prizes worth thousands of dollars.
Board meets over Zimgate
By Ricky Zililo
CORRUPTION allegations rocking the Central Soccer League will take centre stage at the “special” Zimbabwe Football Association board meeting set for Wednesday in Harare.
In a move meant to expedite the process of dealing with the matter that has tainted the image of Zimbabwean football, Zifa has scheduled an emergency board meeting to discuss the issue and probably map the way forward.
Hardbody, Tripple B appeal case deferred
Midlands Correspondent
A HARDBODY appeal case against Tripple B which had been set for last week in Harare has been deferred to next Friday after the Beitbridge based outfit requested for more time to go through the Gweru side’s heads of argument.
Mat’land to play Sharks
Sports Reporter
MATABELELAND Rugby Football Board Under-21 players will tour South Africa for a series of games against that country’s rugby powerhouses.
TelOne mulls return to regional games
THE country’s leading fixed telecommunications network, TelOne, is exploring a return to regional telecommunications sports after the successful re-launch of the annual Managing Director’s Sports Gala after a four-year absence.