Police probe Mutare accident

POLICE have launched investigations into an incident in which four people including a learner died, while eight others were injured when a Toyota Hiace commuter omnibus burst its left tyre and overturned after passing through a police checkpoint along the Vumba-Mutare Road in Mutare yesterday morning.

Potato value chain financing launched

THE potato value chain financing facility, which aims to boost productivity and expand production, has been launched with backing from Government and buyers.

Police officers in court for receiving bribes

FIVE traffic police officers from a Hatfield roadblock appeared in court yesterday on allegations of seeking and receiving bribes from illegal kombis and mushikashikas plying Harare roads during the ongoing blitz.

Renewable energy projects gather pace

Zimbabwe has witnessed modest investments in renewable energy by local private investors, particularly in solar as the country seeks to boost renewable capacity to 1 100 megawatts (MW) by 2025, Energy and Power Development secretary Gloria Magombo said.

Stick to sustainable ways of curing tobacco, growers urged

The use of coal and electricity as an alternative source of energy for curing tobacco is critical to the growing of the crop in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, an agricultural expert has said, saying continuing use of fuelwood could not be sustained.

Jordan Zemura on cloud nine

THINGS have turned around so fast for him. His voice sounds faint but excited. 

Unremitted pension arrears balloon to $4,3 billion

Michael Magoronga, Midlands Correspondent THE Insurance and Pension Commission (Ipec) has expressed concern over companies and employers who are not remitting pensions contributions to pension funds saying this negatively affects…

Gardener replaces boss’ US$18K with fake notes

A trusted gardener left in charge of a house while his employer was out of the country systematically looted the property and took a large wad of cash from the safe.

Vintage car rally on cards for Matabeleland North

Leonard Ncube in Victoria Falls A VINTAGE car rally is on the cards in Matabeleland North with a fleet expected to depart Bulawayo today for a four-day “fun on the…

Malaria claims two lives in Mat South Province

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Chronicle Reporter TWO malaria deaths have been recorded in Matabeleland South Province since the start of the year while one case was recorded during the same period last…

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