adminMillers rule out flour shortages
Business Reporter THE proposed reintroduction of duty on imported wheat flour will not result in flour shortages, the Grain Millers’ Association of Zimbabwe chairman Mr Tafadzwa Musarara has said, since Zimbabwean millers have up to six months supply of wheat grain in stock.
Media urged to help uplift women living with disabilities
Chronicle Reporter
THE media has an important role to play in the elimination of stereotypes, discrimination and malpractices against women living with disabilities, especially those living with HIV, through positive reporting, the Disability, HIV and Aids Trust (DHAT) programme coordinator Mrs Lizzie Longshaw has said.
ME Charhons weighs down Cairns Holdings
Business ReporterNON-ACTIVITY at Cairns Holdings subsidiary ME Charhons has continued to weigh down group earnings which slumped 32 percent to US$7,4 million in the six months to February 29, 2012.
Minister blasts pirate radio stations
Chronicle Reporter
THE Minister of Mines and Mining Development Dr Obert Mpofu has taken a swipe at pirate radio stations which he accused of feeding people with lies and half truths about the country and the Government. He said this at the official launch of ZBCTv Channel 2 at a Bulawayo hotel on Saturday night.
Calls to declare 1 July holiday get louder
Chronicle Reporter
THE son of the late Vice-President Dr Joshua Nkomo, Mr Sibangilizwe Nkomo, yesterday joined many Zimbabweans who are calling on the Government to seriously consider declaring 1 July a public holiday in honour of the role played by the late nationalist in liberating the country.
Boob over legislators’ perks costs Govt
Harare Bureau
GOVERNMENT has been prejudiced of more than $1 million after Treasury “unprocedurally” paid $15 000 sitting allowances to some Members of Parliament and individuals not entitled to the perks, among them ministers and expelled and deceased legislators.
OPINION Manufacturers must make affordable cars
Makhosi Sibanda
THE Zimbabwean motor industry has of late bemoaned the influx of imported vehicles and called on Government to intervene and save the situation.
Binga gears up for UNWTO general assembly
Victoria Falls Reporter
BINGA Rural District Council has been allocated material to resurface 25km of tarred roads as the council spruces up its image in anticipation of a spillover of tourists coming into the country for the World Tourism Organisation General Assembly set for Victoria Falls next year.
Presidency concerned over Dimaf disbursement delays
Chronicle Reporter
The presidency is concerned with delays to disburse funds from various facilities set up to revive local industry, Vice-President Mujuru, has said.
‘MDCs stalling GPA reforms’
Chronicle Reporter
MDC formations are stalling implementation of reforms agreed under the Global Political Agreement to pave way for fresh elections because they are now comfortable in their posts