adminImported clothing influx kills local industry
Business Reporter
FLEA markets are contributing to the demise of local textile and clothing industries, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) chief executive Mr Clifford Sileya has said.
Businessman arrested for rape
Court Reporter
BULAWAYO businessman James Maisiri has been arrested for allegedly raping a female petrol attendant.
Council introduces prepaid parking discs
Masvingo Correspondent
THE Masvingo City Council has introduced pre-paid parking discs amid revelations that the local authority is losing thousands of dollars per week in potential revenue.
Explosions rock Somalia’s Kismayo
Several explosions have rocked Somalia’s southern port city of Kismayo as Kenyan and Somali troops took control of what has been the last bastion of the rebel group al-Shabab.
Medical suppliers record brisk business
Suppliers of medical equipment and consumables have said they are enjoying brisk business as most health institutions are retooling while new ones are being opened.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Govt must support wheat farmers
A nation’s pride is in its ability to look after its citizens by providing them with education, jobs, skills and empowerment opportunities as well ensuring food security and good health.
News that Zimbabwe’s wheat production has been on the decline since it now costs more to grow the crop than import it even when transport costs are factored in is quite depressing.
Umguza winter wheat crop a write-off
Chronicle Reporter
ABOUT 10 hectares of the winter wheat crop with an estimated yield of 40 tonnes valued at about $20 000 has withered after Zesa cut supplies to Redwood Irrigation Scheme in Umguza over a debt of $3 000.
Madzibaba heading to Esigodini
Givemore Muzariri
“Senior Lecturer” Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria will next Saturday be heading to Esigodini, where he is expected to perform at Jabulani Inn.
Court confirms election dates
Harare BureauPRESIDENT Mugabe’s application that all by-elections be held in the harmonised elections set for March next year has been granted.
Matabeleland Warriors ready for NRL final
Ricky Zililo
BULAWAYO rugby giants Matabeleland Warriors upped their preparations for the National Rugby League final against Harare Sports Club set for Saturday in the capital.
Matabeleland Warriors coach Rueben Kumpasa yesterday said they were geared up for the encounter and were looking forward to lifting the trophy.