adminGold production up 12 percent
Business ReporterZIMBABWE’S gold production has increased by about 12 percent in the first two months of the year compared to the same period in 2011 on the back of favourable international prices.
Motoring sector to engage EMA over high fines
Business ReporterTHE Motoring Industry Association of Zimbabwe (MIAZ) will engage the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) over the high fines it was charging fuel dealers for polluting the environment, an official has said.
Teachers return to school as community conducts cleansing ceremony
Chronicle Reporter
TEACHERS from Tshebetshebe Primary School in Lupane, who deserted the institution two weeks ago after being tormented by goblins, have returned to work.
Omarobane arrested
Court ReporterFOUR men have been arrested in Bulawayo on suspicion of being part of a gang that has been moving around stealing goods and groceries from shops.
The suspects, in the company of many others still at large, would target wholesale shops where they would buy goods in small quantities and leave them for collection later, but go on to forge receipts to appear as if they have bought the goods in bulk.
Egypt blames hoarding for renewed fuel shortages
CAIRO — A second wave of fuel shortages in Egypt this year has left drivers fuming in long queues at gas stations, disrupted business and led the financially-stretched government to blame speculators for hoarding subsidised petroleum.
Excessive use of cellphones a serious health hazard
By Prosper Ndlovu MEMBERS of the public should be careful in how they use cellphones as excessive usage of the gadget poses long-term health risks, an official said.
NGO to embark on voluntary HIV testing at termini
Chronicle ReportersA Bulawayo non-governmental organisation has mobilised resources for Voluntary Counselling and Testing services to be carried out at public transport termini.
This was revealed at the launch of an awareness campaign for public transporters, touts and conductors on HIV and Aids yesterday at the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA).
Government to come up with laws to deal with CDF abusers
Harare BureauTHE Government is set to come up with a law to guide the administration of the Constituency Development Fund and jail abusers of the fund.
There is no law providing penal provisions for abusers of the fund.
Veterai leaves Matabeleland North
Chronicle ReporterTHE Officer Commanding Matabeleland North Province, Senior Assistant Commissioner Edmore Veterai, has been transferred to the Police General Headquarters (PGHQ) in Harare.
Bosso need to gel
By Sikhumbuzo MoyoHIGHLANDERS might have scored in all the friendly matches they have played so far but Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Chapungu should be a cause for concern for its supporters and officials with only a few days to the start of the 2012 Castle Lager Premiership season which roars into life this weekend.
The team seems to lack cohesion which is crucial if the team is going to work as a unit. All the departments are supposed to work in unison as opposed to working against each other.