adminEmpowerment transforming youths’ well-being
Jephiter Tsamwi
IT all started as just a political statement, with many labelling it a gimmick meant to buy the vote of the suffering Zimbabwean population.
But soon, everyone was convinced that the indigenisation programme was a serious issue. And at the moment, the Government has proven beyond doubt that the policy, just like the land reform programme, is here to stay.
Zim cruise to 11-run win over Bangladesh
Zimbabwe cruised to an 11-run win over Bangladesh in the opening match of the tri-series at Harare Sports Club. After choosing to bat on a dry pitch, Zimbabwe were propped up by the in-form Hamilton Masakadza’s bellicose half-century as they reached 154 for 6. A professional team effort from Zimbabwe’s bowlers then completed the job, the spinners keeping Bangladesh’s explosive top order quiet and the seamers holding their nerve at the death.
Two women die in suspected murder cases
Chronicle Reporter
TWO women were killed under mysterious circumstances involving suspicion of arson in separate incidents in Matabeleland North Province.
Anxiety as Egypt’s presidential election nears end
CAIRO — Egyptians choosing their president freely for the first time faced a daunting choice between a former general from the old guard and an Islamist who says he is running for God, leaving many voters perplexed and fearful of the future.
Call for commercialisation of state enterprises
State enterprises should commercialise their operations to reduce dependence on central government for funding, an official has said.
Boxers bring medals
Sports Reporter
FORTUNATE Chidziwo and Steven Masiyambumbi lifted the nation’s flag high when they respectively claimed silver and bronze medals in the African Boxing Championships that ended on Saturday in Gaborone, Botswana.
Call for governments to promote green economy
Victoria Falls Bureau
ZIMBABWE and Zambia have co- celebrated the belated World Environment Day in the resort town of Victoria Falls with calls for governments to promote the green economy and safeguard the ozone layer from the increased of emission of green house gases.
Hwange, Bosso share spoils
From Tobias Mandoreba in Hwange
Hwange …………………………………………..(0)1
Highlanders ………………………………………(1)1
A draw was the fairest result as Hwange and Castle Lager Premier log leaders Highlanders clashed in an evenly balanced friendly match at the Colliery Stadium yesterday.
Slippery striker Ozias Zibande had put Bosso in the lead in the 35th minute, hitting the roof of the net after connecting a delicate right flank cross from Beaven Chikaka, which he coolly brought down before hammering home.
Council launches blitz on errant motorists
Chronicle Reporter
THE Bulawayo City Council has embarked on a vehicle clamping and impounding exercise in a bid to force motorists to pay fines for about 20 000 outstanding traffic offences tickets worth more than $100 000.
No camping for Olympic Games team: Mguni
Sikhumbuzo Moyo
TEAM Zimbabwe that will participate at the London 2012 Olympic Games will not camp for training as most of the athletes are based overseas where there are better training facilities as compared to what we have locally, an official has said.