Month: March 2024
Zim rejects US token sanctions review
NOTHING short of a prompt, unconditional and total removal of illegal economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States is acceptable and continued slanderous statements from Washington should be withdrawn immediately, the Government has said. This follows an announcement by the US that it was reviewing sanctions on Zimbabwe yet in essence it has […]
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Minister Moyo attends energy summit in US
Trust Freddy Herald Correspondent ZIMBABWE is committed to overcoming its energy deficit through pro-business policies that encourage investment, the Minister of Energy and Power Development, Edgar Moyo, has said. Minister Moyo said this at the 9th Powering Africa Summit 2024, which concluded in Washington DC, United States, yesterday. The summit focused on energy project development […]
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US$1,5bn steel plant ready by June
THE US$1,5 billion steel plant completed recently in Manhize near Mvuma is expected to commence operations by June this year and has started mobilising raw materials to the plant with over 50 000 tonnes of stockpiles of coking coal now on site. Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco), one of the three local subsidiaries of […]
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Sadc Summit in Zim will be a record of excellence: President
AS preparations for the 44th Southern African Development Community Summit to be hosted in Zimbabwe gather momentum, President Mnangagwa is confident the meeting will be a resounding success, saying the country has the capacity to handle the task. The President was responding to questions from journalists here on Monday after he officially opened the 56th […]
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Beat the Heat: Stay Healthy During the Heatwave
As temperatures soar across the region, the Met Department’s warning of an impending heatwave should serve as a reminder to prioritize your health and well-being. Here are some essential tips to help you stay safe and healthy during this period of extreme heat: Remember, your health is your most valuable asset, so take proactive steps […]
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Government rescues food-insecure families
Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw GOVERNMENT has distributed maize and traditional grains to over 200 000 food-insecure families across the country so far through the Food Deficit Mitigation Programme targeted at cushioning vulnerable citizens following the El Nino-induced drought. The registration for more vulnerable populations is continuing in all the provinces in line with President Mnangagwa’s promise to […]
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Diarrhoea outbreak hits Bulawayo…Cowdray Park hardest hit suburb
Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, thandeka.moyo@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO residents have been urged to exercise extreme caution and adhere to strict hygiene standards following reports of a diarrhoea outbreak linked to water shortages, with Cowdray Park suburb being hit hardest. The city is under a tight water shedding schedule, which has recently seen some suburbs going for almost three weeks without […]
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Finance indaba ends on high note
THE 56th session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development ended here yesterday, with delegates resolving to do more to fight climate change, improve economic performance and restructure the global financial architecture. The conference started on February 28, running under the theme, “Financing the transition to inclusive green economies in […]
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Parly gazettes revised PVO Bill
Revisions to the Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill to accommodate reservations by President Mnangagwa when he exercised his constitutional right to withhold his assent on the proposed law until Parliament had reconsidered the matter have been gazetted. The President’s concerns centred on a new need to meet international best practice to prevent charitable trusts and […]
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Met office warns of heatwave
The public must guard against a heatwave from today until March 12, with temperatures rising as high as 41 degrees, although some isolated thundershowers are expected this week, the Meteorological Services Department warned yesterday. In a statement, the Met Department urged people to stay hydrated as the heatwave across the country could cause health-related complications, […]
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