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By Bob WekesaHistorically it was the Arabs who not only made the earliest contact with Africa but actually eventually became part of Africa’s diverse racial and ethnic mix. Then followed the Portuguese and Spaniards at
Editorial Comment: Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
It is ironic that Matabeleland North which is home to hardwood which is used to make furniture has schools that are facing a serious shortage of furniture. The province is endowed with teak and mukwa which are used to make most of the furniture found at schools, in homes, hotels restaurants and
Fire fighting partnership a welcome development
By Leonard NcubeA team of fire fighters from the United Kingdom is in Bulawayo on a note-exchange mission under which they are assisting the local authority with training on fire management activities. The team,
Imported used car prices slashed
Harare BureauPRICES of used Japanese cars on the South African side of Beitbridge Border Post have been reduced by between 25 and 30 percent as dealers battle to clear huge stocks. Major dealers — including Jakes
Man disappears in Vic Falls Rainforest
Chronicle ReporterA Bulawayo man went missing while touring the Rainforest in Victoria Falls on Sunday. Mr Tinashe Chitambo, whose personal details could not be readily established yesterday, reportedly went missing
Modelling thief jailed for 18 months
Midlands CorrespondentGWERU provincial magistrate Mr Thembinkosi Msipa yesterday sentenced to 18 months in prison a Chirumanzu man who last year broke into a neighbour’s house and was caught red handed trying to fit
Zanu-PF Midlands DCC to hold elections
Midlands Bureau ChiefZANU-PF Midlands province will starting tomorrow hold two-day elections meant to usher in new District Coordinating Committees executives, the party’s provincial chairperson, Cde Jason Machaya, said.
Bulawayo to host world ICT commemorations
Chronicle ReporterBULAWAYO is the host of this year’s World Telecommunications and Information Society Day commemorations on 17 May. The development is expected to help steer the revival of industry and
More tollgates to be erected
By Temba DubeTHREE new tolling points will soon be set up on the highway from Plumtree to Mutare, with two between Bulawayo and Harare, bringing to nine the number of tolling points on the highway.
The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) will install state-of-the-art toll plazas, which look like those found along highways in neighbouring South Africa, on the 820 kilometres of highway that is being rehabilitated and upgraded to international standards.
The plazas would all be erected on the highway within the next three years, with the first one set to be operational by the end of September.
Highway rehab to begin after Easter
Chronicle ReporterTHE actual work on the rehabilitation and upgrading of the 820 kilometre stretch of the highway from Plumtree to Mutare will start after the Easter Holidays, following the completion of tests to determine the scope of works.
At least six types of tests were done to determine the structural integrity, residual and tensile strength of the entire stretch.
The road is being rehabilitated under a partnership between Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) and South Africa-based internationally renowned road construction experts, Group Five.