The hidden problem behind falling tobacco prices in Zimbabwe

IN the year 2000, Zimbabwe embarked on the land reform programme. While the programme addressed long-standing land imbalances, banks chose not to help but to stop financing agriculture. Without secure…

Factory value-added GDP share leaps to 16 percent

Business Reporter Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector is registering significant progress, with its share of Manufacturing Value Added (MVA) in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increasing from 9.2 percent in 2010 to…

PSL’S ONLINE TICKET SALES TRANSITION: THE QUESTIONS, THE BIG CHALLENGES, SOME FANS’ RESISTANCE, THE REALITY

Samuel Mwale THE Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clubs’ recent decision to transition from physical ticket sales at stadium gates to an online ticketing system represents a progressive and necessary…

39 arrested as Bulawayo intensifies war on drugs

Raymond Jaravaza and Dalyn Chigwizura, Chronicle Writers THE fight against drug and substance abuse in Bulawayo is gathering momentum, with police arresting 39 suspects linked to drug-related offences in the…

Culture restores hope behind prison walls

Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] FOR a few precious hours last Friday, the clang of prison gates gave way to the rhythm of traditional drums, ululations and laughter. Dressed in colourful traditional…

CAB3: Ziyambi introduces Bill to Parliament

Richard Muponde Zimpapers Politics Hub WHEN legislators file into the new Parliament Building in Mt Hampden today, they will not simply be resuming business after a brief recess, but will…

Mayor raises alarm over

Bruce Ndlovu and Gift Moyo At the annual Bulawayo Day celebrations held at the Large City Hall yesterday, Bulawayo Mayor Councillor David Coltart called on residents to continue upholding the…

Chiefs, Manica settle for a point

Innocent Kurira, Zimpapers Sports Hub BULAWAYO Chiefs’ search for a winning touch continues after they were held to a goalless draw by fellow strugglers Manica Diamonds in a Castle Lager…

Chinese film schools open to collabos with Zim creatives

Ruth Butaumocho  recently in Beijing, CHINA CHINESE film schools are keen to collaborate with Zimbabwean artists in curating content that can be showcased in the two countries on various topics,…

Business community backs new special economic zones plan

Nqobile Bhebhe, [email protected] BULAWAYO’s business community has praised the Government’s plan to create Integrated Provincial Special Economic Zones (IPSEZs), describing it as a landmark move with strong potential to revive…

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