adminJames retained SRC board chairman
Sikhumbuzo Moyo
RESPECTED Bulawayo lawyer Joseph James has been re-appointed chairman of the Sport and Recreation Commission board that will be in office for the next three years.Sadc energy plan targets surplus, sets priorities
Joseph Ngwawi
Southern Africa has suffered a shortage of electricity since 2007 as demand exceeds supply, and the expectation is that this energy gap will be addressed by 2014. However, the implementation of projects can lag behind their planned dates due to a lack of funding and other constraints.EDITORIAL COMMENT: Minister’s pronouncement on security reforms spot on
THE Minister of Defence, Cde Emmerson Mnangagwa, made two important announcements this week regarding the Zimbabwe Defence Forces. The first announcement in an interview with our sister paper, The Herald, was that soldiers were free to support political parties of their choice but cannot hold positions in those parties.Nust on quota system to decide on students accommodation
Chronicle Correspondent
Ajax Hotspurs, Bantu Rovers fight over players
Sikhumbuzo Moyo
A serious feud over players has erupted between Zifa Southern Region Division One Bulawayo-based clubs Ajax Hotspurs and Bantu Rovers. The dispute is threatening to spill into the courts.
Met Department predicts more rains
Makhosi Sibanda
BULAWAYO and parts of Matabeleland region on Tuesday received significant rainfall and the Meteorological Services Department has said the wet spell is likely to continue up to next week.
Gono meets Makandiwa, Angel
Harare Bureau
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on Tuesday said Prophets Emmanuel Makandiwa and Uebert Angel’s miracle money wonders are not in violation of any financial laws in the country.
Rail level crossing accidents worry NRZ
Fanuel Masikati
Draft constitution through
Harare Bureau
THE draft Constitution is expected to be ready for referendum today after the House of Assembly yesterday adopted a motion on the report on the Constitution-making process and noted the new charter, with the Senate expected to do the same today.
President Mugabe will then be expected to announce dates for the referendum soon.
In the meantime, Copac would have to conduct awareness campaigns on the draft for people to vote from an informed position during the referendum.
Legislators in the House of Assembly broke into song and dance after Speaker Mr Lovemore Moyo announced the adoption of the motion.
Backbenchers from all parties in the House showed a sense of unity during the debate by congratulating Zimbabweans and the Copac leadership for producing the draft despite the numerous problems that were encountered during the initial phase of the process.Govt works on investment guide
Business Reporter
THE Government is crafting a document that will provide potential investors with information on critical investment opportunities and flagship projects key to economic turnaround, an official said yesterday.