adminNtabazinduna depot achieves milestone in recruitment drive
Chronicle Reporter
A TOTAL of 1 277 recruits graduated from Ntabazinduna Training Depot last year amid revelations that the figure almost doubled the target set for 2011.
O-Level results out
Chronicle Reporter
THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has released the 2011 November Ordinary Level results.
Man hangs self naked
Chronicle Reporter
A 45-year-old man from Bulawayo’s Pumula South suburb, believed to have been HIV positive, allegedly hanged himself on Sunday evening at his home after coming from a beer drink.
Neighbours identified the man as Judah Gumbo who was employed by Fawcett Security.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Let Africa safeguard its resources
If there is one aspect that the Western nations and much of the Third World agree on, it must be the huge potential that the continent of Africa carries which has led to a scramble for its raw materials by growing economies.
Lack of skills challenge to ICT development in schools
By Bongani Ndlovu
THE world is fast changing in regards to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and with it the educational system is fast becoming ICT-based.
Zia’s Bulawayo office upgraded
By Oliver Kazunga
THE Zimbabwe Investment Authority (Zia) Bulawayo office has been upgraded into a decentralised regional office to promote and coordinate investment initiatives in Matabeleland.
Fertiliser shortage hits market
An acute shortage of ammonium nitrate (AN) fertiliser has hit the local market resulting in most farmers failing to access the commodity, threatening national crop yields.
Zimplats workers return to work
Workers at platinum giant Zimplats have returned to work after going on a strike two weeks ago demanding that their employer settle their personal electricity bills, an official has said.
Portland records increased cement sales in Zim
Business Reporter
PRETORIA Portland Cement (PPC) has said cement sales in its Zimbabwe market continued on the upside, increasing by more than 50 percent from the previous year.
Nguni cow skin has special qualities
By Sukulwenkosi Dube
THE natural colour schemes found on the Nguni cow skin have proved to be a great natural work of art for producing a variety of unique leather products.