adminMangwe district ready to receive King Ntshosho II
Bongani Ndlovu
PREPARATIONS for the visit by South African King of the Amangwe, King Ntshosho II, for celebrations to be held at Chief Wasi’s homestead in Mangwe district, Matabeleland South province, are at an advanced stage.
Road accidents claim four lives
Chronicle Reporters
THREE people died in separate road accidents in Matabeleland North province while one died in Matabeleland South province in accidents that have been blamed on human error.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Signing of Mat North mineral exploration agreement a welcome development
Mineral deposits in other parts of the world have turned into curses due to greed-inspired wars that follow discovery of minerals but in Zimbabwe, we are privileged to harvest the blessing that these mineral resources rightfully should be in a peaceful environment. Areas that for long appeared forsaken due to a paucity of resources are now poised for a major takeoff with the discovery of minerals that will now be exploited within the confines of the indigenisation policy where 51 percent shareholding in all such ventures is taken up by locals.
Mazivise not ready for national team duty
Paul Mundandi,
SHABANIE Mine and the country’s top goalscorer Nelson Mazivise says he is not yet ready for the national team and has pleaded with fans to be patient.
Ex-Plumtree pupil gets SA rugby scholarship
Sports Reporter
FORMER national Under-19 team rugby star Biselele Tshamala has been rewarded for his impressive form by his club Varsity College Old Boys who have given him a scholarship to study at Varsity College in Durban, South Africa.
Wayne James happy with Tuskers Academy
Sports Reporter
FORMER Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Wayne James believes the 16 participants at the on-going Matabeleland Tuskers Cricket Franchise Academy have a potential of making it to future national teams.
Beefy lands Quelaton job
Sports Reporter
PHILANI “Beefy” Ncube has been appointed coach of struggling Bulawayo- based Castle Lager Premier Soccer League outfit, Quelaton.
Diamond policy approved
Business Reporter
THE Government has adopted the Zimbabwe Diamond Policy that seeks to ensure sustainable development of the diamond industry and its contribution to the economy.
Govt initiates Green Fuel transformation process
Harare Bureau
CABINET has set up a committee of ministers to assist in the drafting of terms of reference to guide the transformation of the ownership of Green Fuel from a Built Operate and Transfer project to a joint venture company.
More farmers grow tobacco
Business Reporter
THE number of registered tobacco growers has surpassed last year’s figures by eight percent to 70 260, statistics from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) show.