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Caracas — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reappeared on Tuesday in a live television broadcast, the first time he has been seen in public view since returning from cancer treatment in Cuba almost two weeks ago.
Mat North farmers miss winter wheat planting deadline
Chronicle Reporter
FARMERS in the wheat growing areas of Matabeleland North have missed the winter wheat planting deadline amid fears they would not be able to plant the crop if the Government does not urgently assist with capital.
Highlanders roll past Shabanie
From Paul Mundandi
Zvishavane Correspondent
Shabanie Mine …………………………………… 0
Highlanders ………………………………….. (1) 2
HIGHLANDERS are just unstoppable!
The Bulawayo giants underlined their status as the Castle Lager Premiership team of the moment when they secured their first win at Maglas since 2001 with a deserved victory yesterday.
While they may have dominated their meetings against Shabanie at Barbourfields, Highlanders had not beaten the asbestos miners at Maglas since the asbestos miners won promotion into the Premiership 11 years ago.
Zimra crafts Customs and Business Forum MoU
Beitbridge Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) in partnership with the local business community is in the process of crafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create the Zimbabwe Customs and Business Forum.
Western Panthers take on Matabeleland Warriors
Ricky Zililo
BULAWAYO rugby enthusiasts are in for an Africa Day treat as championship contenders Matabeleland Warriors and Western Panthers clash in a national league encounter at Hartsfield Stadium tomorrow.
Official countdown to UNWTO General Assembly begins
Harare — Preparations for the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly have been scaled up, with the signing of the hosting agreement by Zimbabwe and Zambia set for next week in Victoria Falls.
United States Secret Service chief apologises for prostitution scandal
WASHINGTON — The head of the US Secret Service, in his first public appearance since a scandal involving Colombian prostitutes and his employees, apologised for the misconduct yesterday but lawmakers expressed doubt that this was an isolated incident.
ATA satisfied with Zim as congress ends
Patrick Chitumba
THE 37th Africa Travel Association (ATA) annual congress ended in Victoria Falls yesterday with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority saying the country has marketed itself as a destination of choice to the American market.
Reckless spender fabricates sex attack allegations
Harare Bureau
A MARANGE Resources employee who alleged that he had been kidnapped and sexually abused by three women who had offered him a lift was yesterday moved from Mutare Provincial Hospital’s intensive care unit to police cells on charges of making a false report.
NewZim Steel workers fail to pay children’s exam fees
Harare Bureau HUNDREDS of Ordinary and Advanced Level pupils whose parents and guardians work at NewZim Steel failed to register for this year’s examinations after the company suspended paying its…