Khami Prison reaps big in maiden tobacco harvest

Raymond Jaravaza, [email protected] KHAMI Prison has harvested an impressive six tonnes of tobacco from its pioneering tobacco production project, marking a major milestone for the correctional institution and underlining the…

Curriculum overhaul targets skills, innovation and global competitiveness

Gibson Mhaka, [email protected] ZIMBABWE’S education sector is undergoing a major transformation anchored on a heritage-based curriculum aimed at producing innovative, skilled and globally competitive learners aligned with national development aspirations…

‘Justice reforms must deliver real benefits for Southern Africa’s 400 million people’

Rutendo Nyeve, [email protected] SOUTHERN African justice officials have been challenged to move beyond bureaucratic legal processes and ensure that regional legal reforms translate into tangible improvements in the lives of…

COMMENT: More companies must heed the call to invest in solar energy

Zimbabwe is now enjoying the benefits of increased power generation which has resulted in reduced electricity imports. According to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), the country’s electricity import bill…

Zimbabwe gains valuable lessons from Unity Cup: Chirewa

Blessing Malinganiza WARRIORS midfielder Tawanda Chirewa believes Zimbabwe have valuable lessons to draw from the recent Unity Cup in London, noting the team demonstrated growing cohesion and tactical discipline as…

Minister expresses concern over HIV, teen pregnancies and school violence

Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] PRIMARY and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo has called on Government to declare HIV infections, early and unintended pregnancies, gender-based violence and rising substance abuse among learners…

The hidden problem behind falling tobacco prices in Zimbabwe

IN the year 2000, Zimbabwe embarked on the land reform programme. While the programme addressed long-standing land imbalances, banks chose not to help but to stop financing agriculture. Without secure…

39 arrested as Bulawayo intensifies war on drugs

Raymond Jaravaza and Dalyn Chigwizura, Chronicle Writers THE fight against drug and substance abuse in Bulawayo is gathering momentum, with police arresting 39 suspects linked to drug-related offences in the…

Culture restores hope behind prison walls

Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] FOR a few precious hours last Friday, the clang of prison gates gave way to the rhythm of traditional drums, ululations and laughter. Dressed in colourful traditional…

Mayor raises alarm over

Bruce Ndlovu and Gift Moyo At the annual Bulawayo Day celebrations held at the Large City Hall yesterday, Bulawayo Mayor Councillor David Coltart called on residents to continue upholding the…

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