adminZESA secures $81m loan facility
Harare Bureau ZESA Holdings has secured $81 million from a local financial institution for the procurement of spares for power stations and stabilisation of the national grid, sources have said.
Kenyan elephant tramples Italian tourist to death
Nairobi — A police official says an elephant killed an Italian tourist in Kenya’s coastal region after he moved closer to get a better photo.
Ingagula FC fire warning shots at rivals
Tobias Mandoreba in Hwange TITLE chasing Ingagula FC fired warning shots to their rivals about their Zifa Matabeleland North Division Two League intent by dismantling Blackrock 7-0 at the weekend.
Shabanie Mine’s bubble burst
Lovemore Zigara in Gweru SHABANIE Mine’s six-match winning streak was halted by Ivan Hoe, who inflicted a 0-1 defeat on the Central Soccer League title contenders at Amaveni Stadium in…
Sanctions impact challenge for researchers
Thandeka Moyo, Chronicle Reporter THE Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development is calling for proposals from researchers to carry out an in-depth study on the impact…
IDBZ to raise $10-15m for bankable projects
Business Reporter THE Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) is set to raise between $10 million and $15 million this quarter under the second tranche of its housing bond to…
Ferdinand tweet sparks Asian food fight
Jakarta — Former England footballer Rio Ferdinand has unwittingly sparked a cross-border food fight after suggesting that a rice dish was Singaporean, to the horror of Indonesians who claim it…
Byo Chiefs dominate in Bantu Rovers clash
Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter BULAWAYO Chiefs completed a double over Southern Region Division One League leaders Bantu Rovers with a 1-0 win on Saturday.
Murewa to host Jerusarema Mbende Dance Festival
Showbiz Reporter THE NATIONAL Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) will this year hand over the Jerusarema Mbende Dance Festival to the Murewa community as a way of empowering local communities…
Police rescue 15 kidnapped Nigerian oil workers
Warri — Police rescued 14 kidnapped Nigerian oil workers and their driver after a gun battle that wounded several of their abductors in the oil-rich Niger Delta, a spokesperson said…