US$150m to repair Old Gwanda Road… Local investor engages Government on build, operate and transfer deal
Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter AN Umzingwane District-born businessman has engaged Government to inject US$150 million to rehabilitate 120KM Old Gwanda Road under a build, operate and transfer (BOT) arrangement. Engineer…
Ex-soldier with a passion for the ‘golden leaf’
Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau Chief AFTER he was hired on two consecutive seasons to transport tobacco bales from Kwekwe to Harare auction floors and, seeing farmers being paid huge amounts…
Zimbabwe to scale up diamond cutting, polishing industry
Senior Business Reporter MINES and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando has said the country is targeting seven million carats this year as the country plans to scale up the diamond…
COMMENT: DigitALL tools can empower women
The world marked International Women’s Day yesterday, a moment when all of us celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day, first commemorated in 1911, also…
Still going strong at 56
Brandon Moyo, Sports Reporter AT the age of 56, marathon runner, Fatima Hassin is not showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon as she continues her brilliance as a…
‘Zimbabwe on growth trajectory’
Mutare Bureau ZIMBABWE’S economy has recovered and the country is now on a growth trajectory despite being saddled by sanctions for the past 23 years, President Mnangagwa has said. Addressing…
From Bulawayo to the world: NiteFreak features in Forbes Magazine
Brandon Moyo A FEW days ago, we bid farewell to February, a month which is rather significant for many people around the world. For Americans, it is especially a month…
Bosso call for calm
Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter HIGHLANDERS Football Club have called for patience from their fans while they wrap up the restructuring of their technical team. At the club’s Annual General Meeting…
Cigar producer seeks to broaden export market
Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter A local handmade cigar producer, Mosi Oa Tunya Cigars is targeting to grow its exports as its brands are attracting interest in those markets. Mosi Oa…
Matabeleland South bags $1,6 billion share of devolution funds
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Matabeleland South Bureau Chief GOVERNMENT has disbursed $1,6 billion devolution funds in Matabeleland South province since 2019 resulting in the implementation of key service delivery projects. The devolution…











