Fuel shortages hit drought relief plans

Andile Tshuma, Chronicle Reporter  ERRATIC fuel supply is hampering food aid distribution in Matabeleland North, Provincial Affairs Minister Richard Moyo said yesterday. He said the livelihood of villagers was under threat…

SA movie for ladies premieres in Bulawayo

Wayne Chiridza, Showbiz Reporter Bulawayo women will be given a special treat tonight when they watch exclusively, the premiere of South African production, Looking For Love which has a star-studded cast.…

Bodies of victims of Esigodini mine shaft collapse retrieved

Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter  THREE of the four workers at Esikhoveni Mine in Esigodini, Umzingwane District in Matabeleland South who were buried alive in a 60-metre-deep shaft on Tuesday have been…

SME led growth strategy: Zim must unify dual economies

In a discussion with one banking executive one day, his candid question to me was where do you foresee growth coming from for a bank. My straight answer to him was “Bank the SMEs. Capture all those informal sector traders. They are a great source of deposits.” He was shocked by that statement to say the least and looked at me with incredulous eyes and said nothing more!

Bulawayo Christmas Lights go on today

Showbiz Reporter THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) will switch on the Christmas Lights at the Amphitheatre tonight. The event which marks the start of the Christmas festivities, will be presided…

Herdboy plunges to death in 30m well

Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter A 17-YEAR-OLD boy plunged about 30-metres to his death while trying to retrieve a bucket that had fallen into a well in Nkayi, police have confirmed.…

Victoria Falls flowing all year round: Minister

Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter  VICTORIA Falls is flowing throughout the year despite the devasting effects of climate change that are affecting the country and the tourism sector, a Cabinet Minister has…

Zupco withdraws defective buses

Blessings Chidakwa and Yeukai Tazira, Harare Bureau The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) has moved to ensure passenger safety by withdrawing at least 42 franchised buses and commuter omnibuses that failed…

Non-gold mining projects to get assistance

Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter A CREDIT Guarantee Fund has been established to cushion non-gold mining projects across the country from the effects of fluctuating commodity prices and high operational costs.…

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