Bulawayo City Council-run schools propose fees hike
Thandeka Moyo, Chronicle Reporter BULAWAYO City Council has proposed an upward review of school fees by $10 for its schools effective third term this year. According to the latest council minutes, Council is…
ED honoured with Doctorate at ZNDU
Farirai Machivenyika, Harare Bureau President Mnangagwa was yesterday conferred with an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree in Defence and Security Studies during the inaugural graduation ceremony of the Zimbabwe National Defence…
Letters to the Editor: All due electoral processes in recent by-elections observed
Editor — On August 3, 2019, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) held one National Assembly and two local authority (Ward) by-elections. All three by-elections were necessitated by the death of…
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- August 9, 2019
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Taxing mobile phone transactions in Zim
“I, therefore, propose to levy tax on the transfer of money between Mobile Money Transfer Agents and Recipients.” This was said by Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube in his 2019 Mid-Year Budget Review and Supplementary Budget presented last week.
Kambarami, Chigora seek discharge in ‘assault’ case
Brenda Zinyuke, Court Reporter THE trial of Bulawayo Deputy Mayor Councillor Tinashe Kambarami who is jointly accused with Ward Four Councillor Silas Chigora for allegedly assaulting the Town Clerk Mr Christopher Dube…
Inclusive education for all is important
Kudzai Chikiwa, Features Reporter THE world we live in has no special street for people living with disabilities. Those who use wheelchairs find their way through the pavements, the visually impaired…
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- August 9, 2019
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MultiChoice Zim retrenches
A declining subscriber base has forced Pay-Television service provider, MultiChoice Zimbabwe to implement a voluntary retrenchment programme.
President to open lawyers’ conference
Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived here last evening for the 20th Sadc Lawyers’ Association annual conference he is expected to officially open this morning. The President landed just…
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- August 9, 2019
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We need a vibrant bond market
In legendary tales of banking dynasties, the Barings and the Rothschilds feature prominently. A few well-researched books on them enlighten us on their intricate dealings with governments and industrialists. That they accelerated the pace of infrastructure development and industrialisation in Europe is incontestable as is their role in facilitating resurgence of fragile nations. A few moments we spend reflecting on some of their transactions are moments well spent especially in our circumstances.