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Natasha Chamba, Business Reporter ZIMBABWE’s leather sector stands to reap more export proceeds for the economy if the sector invests towards meeting international standards, an official has said. Netherlands leather expert…
Agritex warns farmers of severe frost
Thandeka Moyo, Chronicle Reporter THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned farmers that beginning today, severe frost likely to affect crops and livestock, will sweep across the country. The department advised…
NPRC sets dates for peace committees
Pamela Shumba, Senior Reporter THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has set dates for setting up peace committees in the country’s 10 provinces as part of efforts to enhance the…
FAO rehabilitates 15 irrigation schemes in Masvingo
Sydney Mubaiwa in Masvingo UNITED Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has completed the rehabilitation of 15 irrigation schemes in Masvingo province under a multi- million dollar facility supported by…
Zupco goes cashless
THE Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) yesterday introduced a convenient electronic ticketing system that will ease transactions and plug cash leakages from the public transport operator.
Govt gives looted companies $10m
Government has disbursed $10 million into the Emergency Business Relief Fund established to help companies that were looted and destroyed by MDC-Alliance thugs in January.
Abetting child marriages to attract 5-year jail term
THE draft Marriages Amendment Bill, 2017, approved by Cabinet last week, criminalises child marriages and proposes a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison for anyone who permits, aids or coerces a minor into marriage.
Musona holds breath as Kompany starts huge battle to heal broken club
ONE of the most influential voices in Belgian football, Kristof Terreur, says Vincent Kompany is walking into a mess at Anderlecht, with a lot of house-cleaning needed at the club, which he says are in crisis.
NPRC sets dates for peace committees
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has set dates for setting up peace committees countrywide as part of efforts to enhance the resolution of the country’s conflicted past and healing process.
‘Interbank rate for fuel long overdue’
The upward review of fuel prices by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) with immediate effect, has elicited mixed reactions, but economists agree that while the move was inflationary, the decision was long overdue.