adminCommunity share scheme brings hope to Hwange
Prosper Ndlovu
THE launch of the Matabeleland North Community Share Ownership Scheme/Trust (CSOS/T) by President Mugabe in Hwange on Thursday last week has brought hope of a new leaf of development in the province that is regarded as one of the least developed in the country.
NSSA loses $11,2m land
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has lost land worth $11,2 million. The land had been acquired from four local authorities after failing to develop it within the agreed time frame.
EDITORIAL COMMENT:Holistic approach critical to revival of industries
THE revival of industries in Bulawayo should not be done in isolation from other national economic resuscitation efforts but a holistic approach is necessary if Zimbabwe is to succeed in regaining its status as one of the strong economies of Southern Africa. Bulawayo was the country’s industrial hub since independence in 1980 and that status was maintained until the sanctions-induced economic meltdown which started in 2000 and peaked in 2008 when the Global Political Agreement was signed to halt the slide which was threatening to take the country down an abyss.New Nigerian cardinal – honour for Africa
Lagos — The Nigerian archbishop named by Pope Benedict XVI to the Vatican’s College of Cardinals on Wednesday said his appointment was “a great honour to Africa”.
Copac delegates seek abolition of Senate, reduction of House of Assembly
Harare Bureau
Delegates to the just-ended Second All-Stakeholders’ Conference proposed the reduction of the size of the House of Assembly and the abolishment of Senate as part of parliamentary reforms.
They also proposed minimum qualifications for aspiring legislators.
Platinum brace for Chicken Inn encounter
Ricky ZililoAN exciting encounter is on the cards at Mandava Stadium tomorrow when FC Platinum play host to a top four chasing Chicken Inn in a Castle Lager Premiership game.
Rank marshal speared to death
Gwanda Correspondent
A 31-year-old Esigodini woman allegedly teamed up with her lover to stab to death her 54-year-old husband, a popular rank marshal in Gwanda so that they could continue fulfilling their sexual desires.
Police hailed for hard work
Chronicle Reporter
POLICE are ready to deal impartially with political violence to ensure a credible referendum and general election next year, a senior official said yesterday.
Speaking during a pass-out parade for 294 recruits at Ntabazinduna Police Depot yesterday, the Attorney-General, Johannes Tomana, said the peace and democracy prevailing in the country were a result of hard work by the force.
He said Zimbabweans should work with the police to uphold peace, in line with President Mugabe’s call to refrain from violence.
“His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Commander-In-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Cde Mugabe has repeatedly encouraged the citizenry to refrain from political violence by exuding tolerance of people with different political views and ideologies,” said AG Tomana.
Mortuary attendant fleeces residents
Beitbridge Reporter
A mortuary attendant at Beitbridge District Hospital was yesterday arraigned before the courts for allegedly fleecing local residents of their money after promising to illegally incinerate bodies of three babies.
Cricket league games resume
Ricky Zililo
THE Bulawayo Metropolitan Province Domestic Cricket League resumes this weekend with Emakhandeni out to consolidate their lead when they take on Crescent at the Bulawayo Athletic Club.