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NAIROBI – Kenyan troops battled into the early hours of Monday as they tried to end a bloody stand-off with Somali Islamist militants holding hostages inside a shopping mall, with police warning the…
Sadc’s new chief ready to take integration forward
THE Southern African Development Community (Sadc) has a new Executive Secretary, Dr Stergomena L. Tax from the United Republic of Tanzania.
Jeys, Tuku, Sulu keep revellers up
Daisy Jeremani Entertainment Editor SUPERSTAR Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi proved why he has managed to endear himself with music lovers even in faraway lands while Sulumani Chimbetu yet again proved he is…
Residents ban kombis
Chronicle Reporter RESIDENTS of Cowdray Park’s Hlalani Kuhle/Garikai section have resolved to ban commuter omnibuses from operating in the suburb after they increased fares from R5 to R7 per trip. Yesterday,…
Align with Govt’s development thrust, BCC urged
Prosper Ndlovu Senior Reporter THE Bulawayo City Council should align itself with the development thrust of the new Zanu-PF Government and prioritise efficient service delivery, the newly appointed Minister of State…
Mat South chiefs meet over Njelele visit
Prosper Ndlovu Senior Reporter CHIEFS from Matabeleland South will meet in Matobo tomorrow to discuss the proposed visit to Njelele by a group of spirit mediums and war veterans who want…
Three company directors in court for $393 000 theft
Court Reporter POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested three directors of an explosives dealing company for allegedly stealing more than $393 000 and R243 000 from their employer.The court was told…
Zim needs 1,5m tonnes of maize to avert hunger
Harare Bureau Zimbabwe needs about 1,5 million metric tonnes of maize between October this year and February 2014 to avert hunger and starvation in the country, Deputy Minister of Public…
Centre sues BCC over water disconnection
Court Reporter THE Bulawayo City Council which last month disconnected water supplies to Contact Family Counselling Centre for non-payment of rates and water bills, has been ordered by the court…
Govt produces draft economic blueprint
Harare Bureau Government has produced a draft economic blueprint — the Zimbabwe Programme for Socio-Economic Transformation (ZIMPSET), which is expected to boost Zimbabwe’s economic recovery and growth, deputy chief secretary…