adminREA to electrify 783 institutions
By Oliver Kazunga
THE Rural Electrification Agency (Rea) is this year targeting to electrify 783 institutions countrywide at an estimated cost of $37 million.
Valentine’s Day – It’s the thought that counts
By Tafadzwa Tseisi
BULAWAYO lovers yesterday joined the rest of the world in celebrating Valentine’s Day as the whole town was painted red, while some sceptical few dismissed the day as commercialisation of love.
Councillors vow to defy MDC-T
By Temba Dube
PROBLEMS bedevilling the MDC-T in Bulawayo continue mounting with the city’s councillors declaring that they will defy the party again on the issue of election committee chairpersons.
Cash bonus for Zambia’s Afcon stars, clean up awards
Lusaka – The Zambian government has given $59 000 to each player in the national side which won the country’s first Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday, the sports minister said yesterday.
Match-fixing trial starts in Turkey
ANKARA (Turkey) – Thousands of Fenerbahce fans shouted slogans outside a Turkish courthouse in support of 93 suspects,
29 NGOs suspended for defying Govt directive
Masvingo Correspondent
MASVINGO Governor and Resident Minister Titus Maluleke has with immediate effect suspended the operations of 29 non-governmental organisations while 11 others have been referred to the Department of Social Services.
ICC’s restructuring plans shot down
New Delhi – The International Cricket Council’s plans to restructure itself received a setback yesterday when the powerful Indian board shot down proposals from a review panel.
Civil servants meet Tsvangirai
Chronicle Reporter
THE Apex Council, the civil servants governing body, yesterday met Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai over the issue of salaries, but nothing came out of the meeting.
Chikomo contemplates retiring
By Sikhumbuzo Moyo recently in Hwange
ZIMBABWE Chamber of Mines 100m record holder and Hwange athlete Gabriel Chikomo is considering retiring anytime before the end of the year, ending an illustrious career spanning 17 years.
Govt committed to greenhouse gas reductions
Victoria Falls Reporter
THE Government remains committed to implementing greenhouse gas reductions in an effort to tackle climate change at both local and global level, an official said.