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Lungile Tshuma
IT is a fact that the Inclusive Government will come to an end sooner or later.
Its performance has been under serious criticism with some people regarding it as the worst Government since independence.
People have complained about poor service delivery and continuous bickering that have characterised its existence.
On poor performing portfolios, the civil society, political analysts together with residents, were left pondering as to what can be done to come up with people who can meet their expectations.
Hugh Beadle pupil swept away by flooded Mazayi River
Chronicle Reporter
THE heavy rains that pounded Bulawayo on Tuesday claimed the life of a Grade Seven
Raw hides shortage hits Bata Shoe Company
Lovemore Zigara
Business Correspondent
The country’s biggest shoe manufacturer, Bata Shoe Company, has been hit by a raw hides shortage which has seriously affected production at its Gweru factory.
The shortage comes after suppliers increased the price of the hides by 20 percent from $1 per kg to $1,20 per kg which threatened the viability of the shoe manufacturing giant especially with the influx of cheap imports especially from the Far East.
Baya’s A Water Story play to be redone
Entertainment Reporter
THE play, A Water Story by prominent Bulawayo playwright, Raisedon Baya, is set to be redone as the producers feel the play is still relevant in light of Bulawayo’s ongoing water crisis.
The play, which premiered last year, explores the water crisis bedevilling the city and how the problem has remained unsolved over the last 100 years. It centres on three main characters, Khaya, Bafana and Rush who highlight some of the embarrassing trials and tribulations of not having water. It questions how everyday tasks like bathing, answering nature’s call, or driving are complicated by an erratic supply of the precious liquid. The play also explores how the
UNWTO inspectorate impressed
Victoria Falls Reporter
A two-member United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) inspectorate
Government to group SMEs into clusters
The Government will this year group small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into clusters to improve productivity and competition in the sector, a Cabinet Minister has said.Bulawayo promoters promise more shows for city artistes
Entertainment Reporter
BULAWAYO promoters have promised more shows for city artistes this year.
This comes after an outcry by city artistes that they were not given an adequate platform by promoters to perform at most city venues.Pensions commission to embark on restructuring exercise
Oliver Kazunga
Business Reporter
THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) is set to embark on a restructuring exercise aimed at ensuring that it becomes more responsive to market needs.
Katebe joins FC Platinum
From Paul Mundandi in Zvishavane
MIMOSA Mines sponsored FC Platinum have landed the signature of the much sought after Zambian defender Aaron Katebe for an undisclosed fee.
The Zambian defender joined as a free agent from Hwange after his contract with the miners expired at the end of the year.