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Driving Industrial Excellence: Braford Lubricants Empowers Local B2B Network with High-Performance Caltex Solutions

Promoting Local Brands, Industrial Growth, and Community Excellence SPECIAL BUSINESS REPORT | MAY 2026 Hwange Chronicles covers exclusive stakeholder training mapping machine correlation, correct lubricant applications, storage standards, and quality verification to maximize operational lifespans. BY CORPORATE CORRESPONDENT | HWANGE CHRONICLES As part of our ongoing and dedicated editorial drive to promote local brands and […]

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Bleak New Year for NRZ Workers Amid Promising Developments

Harare, Zimbabwe — As the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) recently announced promising developments in rail services, the New Year brings a cloud of uncertainty for its employees. Staff members have been informed that salaries for December 2025, along with annual bonuses, will be deferred, leaving thousands in dire financial straits as the nation enters […]

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Zambia Becomes the First African Nation to Accept Mining Taxes in China’s Yuan

Zambia has made history by becoming the first African country to formally accept China’s yuan for mining taxes and royalties. The move, confirmed by the Bank of Zambia, allows mining companies, especially those owned or financed by Chinese firms, to pay part of their tax obligations in yuan rather than exclusively in U.S. dollars. This […]

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Hwange Power Station is set to undergo a US$450 million upgrade, with refurbishment work on Units 1 to 6 expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026.

The units were built in two stages starting in the 1970s, with commissioning taking place in phases throughout the 1980s. In his year-end message to stakeholders and employees, ZESA Holdings Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Cletus Nyachowe, said the repowering project is meant to stabilise the national grid and restore the plant’s original output […]

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Hwange’s First Boarding School is Here!

Say hello to a historic first — Blackstone Academy Schools, the only full-time boarding school in Hwange!✨ From Grade 1 to A-Level✨ Modern dorms & safe facilities✨ Holistic, Christian-based education✨ Qualified, passionate teachers🔗 Enrolment now open – Limited slots available!📞 +263 785 547 578🌐 www.blackstoneacademyschools.com BoardingSchool #HwangeSchools #BlackstoneAcademy #ZimEducation #WankeFirst #ChristianSchool #zimbabweschools

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KMC SCOOPS THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD

Kamativi Mining Company (KMC), a leading lithium producer, has been honored with the prestigious ESG Excellence in Community Empowerment and Social Impact Award. This recognition highlights KMC’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development, responsible mining practices, and meaningful engagement with local communities. The award, presented by the ESG Network, acknowledges KMC’s outstanding initiatives aimed at improving […]

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Highlights from the 2026 Youth Inclusive Budget Conference

Empowering Young Voices: Ambassador Makomborero Sivangani from Hwange Chronicles recently attended the Youth Inclusive 2026 Budget Conference at the Parliament of Zimbabwe, where he had the opportunity to interview Hon. Sheila Muchengeti from the Hwange constituency. The conference brought together youth and policymakers to discuss critical issues impacting young people and the national budget. A […]

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