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Entertainment Reporter THE recently held Arts and Culture Indaba ended on a high note with stakeholders passing a resolution which led to the formation of the Chamber of Creative Industries…
Johansson to shed “sexy” image
SCARLETT Johansson wants to shed her “sexy” image. The Don Jon actress wishes she wasn’t revered for her femme fatale looks and is deliberately trying to take on roles that…
Mandela film cost over R350m to make
JOHANNESBURG – The film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom cost just over R350 million to make, film-maker Anant Singh said on Saturday. “The film’s budget was $35 million. Putting the…
British doctor keen to improve women’s reproductive health
Chronicle Reporter A British obstetrician, Dr Sophia Webster, is keen to help Zimbabwean women improve in reproductive health and has committed herself to fundraise for their cause. Dr Webster arrived…
Govt to introduce schools feeding scheme
Nqobile Tshili Chronicle Reporter THE Minister of State responsible for Matabeleland North Province, Cde Cain Mathema has said the Government will soon begin a schools feeding scheme in the province…
12 000 children immunised against bilharzia
Thandeka Moyo Chronicle Correspondent AT least 12 000 children were immunised against bilharzia and intestinal worms in Bulawayo by Thursday, statistics from the Bulawayo City Council show. The second National…
Editorial Comment: Incentives for industry step in the right direction
THE decision by the Bulawayo City Council to come up with a raft of measures aimed at attracting investment to the city is a step in the right direction and…
Regional integration Africa’s building blocks
Nkosazana Dhlamini-Zuma THE launch of the African Union in Durban in 2002 saw the coming together of the two flagship integration projects – the project of political unity as espoused…
Disrespect of tradition, culture practice kills Njelele Shrine’s sacredness
Msilisi Dube A LOT has been written and said about Njelele Shrine and what some Zimbabweans believe is, or was, its significance. The recent controversy and conflict emanating from yet…
Kenyan president vows to review new media law
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has pledged to review a media law passed by parliament that has sparked outrage among the media. Kenyatta asked journalists on Saturday to report more responsibly,…