Death knell for departmental shops
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw THE demand for partitioned lettable shops in the Central Business District (CBD) of Bulawayo continues to soar, with applications flooding Bulawayo City Council at an incredible rate. …
Heatwave and water crisis: Water vending booms
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau THE effects of climate change are becoming more severe as witnessed by the increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves. Beitbridge District yesterday experienced temperatures as high as…
Fostering patriotism: The imperative of national service for Zimbabwe’s youth
Marshall Ndlela, mefrischool@gmail.com THE conversation around the necessity of implementing a national service programme for Zimbabwean youth has gained significant traction in recent years. As we delve into the historical…
2025 budget business incentives local manufacturing, motor vehicle assembly
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekeleani16@gmail.com INDUSTRY players have commended the Government’s initiatives to support local industries, with the 2025 National Budget proposing several incentives meant to cushion different sectors of the economy…
Zanu-PF Matabeleland South sets roadmap for implementing National Conference resolutions
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw ZANU-PF Matabeleland South has started laying a roadmap to implement resolutions passed at the party’s 21st National People’s Conference. The resolutions are instrumental in driving the country’s…
Manhunt for robbers who stole guard’s pistol
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw POLICE have launched a manhunt for two suspects who pounced on a service station in the West Nicholson area and fled with a security guard’s pistol after…
BCC proposes social infrastructure levy
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw THE Bulawayo City Council is proposing to introduce a social infrastructure levy on stand sales to address the shortage of social amenities in new suburbs. The introduction…
Remove barriers to fair competition — CTC
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com THE Competition and Tarif Commission (CTC) is urging policymakers to prioritise reforms that remove barriers to fair competition in domestic markets saying that anti-competitive practices result in…
Communities urged to turn to fruit tree production
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw IT is often said that until you dig a hole, plant a tree, water it, and make it live, you have not understood the true meaning of…
Vocational skills development key for Vision 2030 targets
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw THE Government is committing significant resources to enhance vocational skills development and drive the country’s transformation towards Vision 2030. Youth Empowerment, Development, and Vocational Training Minister, Tino…