Eddie Chikamhi, Senior Sports Reporter THE Gaza area of Chivhu came to a standstill yesterday as the people celebrated one of their illustrious sons George Chigova for one last time before his body was lowered at Chivhu Cemetery in Chikomba District in the afternoon yesterday. Thousands, including former and current football players, football supporters and […]
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Jojola laid to rest
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Zimbabwe, Japan relations move a gear higher
Wallace Ruzvidzo, Harare Bureau RELATIONS between Zimbabwe and Japan have gone a gear up, with the two countries intensifying collaboration across many sectors including agriculture, health and education, outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Satoshi Tanaka, has said. This is in sync with President Mnangagwa’s mantra that Zimbabwe is a friend to all and enemy to none […]
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Bosso should not bow down to Ngezi
Stanford Chiwanga, stanford.chiwanga@chronicle.co.zw IT is a sad weekend for Highlanders FC and its loyal fans as they have to give a guard of honour to Ngezi Platinum FC, a club that was only promoted into the Castle Lager Premier League in 2016. Bosso, one of the most successful and popular clubs in Zimbabwe, have not […]
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COMMENT: All citizens must work towards eradicating violence against women and girls
AS Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in observing 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we call upon every citizen to play their part in working towards eradicating violence against women and girls. It has also been revealed that a significant number of men are suffering silently from domestic violence in fear of […]
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A massage parlour ekasi
Flora Fadzai Sibanda, florafadzaisibz@gmail.com Many people associate massage parlours with luxurious and serene settings, where they can escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But for Precious Ndebele, a 29-year-old entrepreneur from Nketa 9 in Bulawayo, massage parlours can also be found in high-density neighbourhoods, where they can serve the local community and […]
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Milestone Nkayi dam construction employs 120 locals
Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com THE first time 48-year-old Jealous Ncube was handed a pay slip, it took a mini lecture from his supervisor for him to understand terms such as gross and net salary as the father of four had never been formally employed his whole life. Ncube, a builder by profession, had been hoping from one […]
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MSU in record graduation: Varsity scores a first as President caps 8 332 graduates
Mashudu Netsianda in Gweru THE Midlands State University (MSU) held its 24th graduation ceremony yesterday, where a record number of 8 332 graduates were capped by President Mnangagwa, the Chancellor of all State universities. The graduates included 4 507 females (54,1 percent) and 3 825 males (45,9 percent). A total of 10 were capped with […]
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All set for burial of National Hero Professor Bhebe
Online writer All is set for the burial of National Hero Professor Ngwabi Bhebe at National Heroes Acre today. His body arrived at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare yesterday ahead of burial. President Mnangagwa accorded Prof Bhebe National Hero status in recognition of his immense contribution to Zimbabwe’s tertiary education landscape. Prof Bhebe also contributed […]
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Psychological traumas surrounding single parenting
Zvoushe Haruperi,Correspondent Different life situations may lead people to become single parents. Single parents are parents raising their children alone. They can be unmarried and living alone, or separated, divorced, or widowed. They can be male or female, young or old, educated or uneducated. The single-parent household can be headed by a mother, a father, […]
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‘We won’t vote for south african political parties unsupportive of significant community benefits from natural resources’
Emmanuel Koro,emmanuelkoro96@yahoo.com In what seems to be the first of its kind in South Africa and on the African continent, South African wildlife-producer communities from all the country’s nine provinces said in a press statement recently, that in the country’s 2024 general elections they will not vote for any political party that doesn’t support the […]
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Bulawayo City Council to review TTI contract
Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer BULAWAYO councillors have resolved to review three major contracts in the city following complaints by ratepayers. According to the latest council report, there were a number of contracts that needed to be reviewed to see if they were in the best interest of the City and would aid development. “Amongst these […]
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Council to deal with vendors
Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer THE Bulawayo City Council is battling issues that affect the health of residents. According to the latest council report, Illegal vending and sewer bursts presented the greatest challenge to public health. “The health of the residents was a cause for concern. At the moment, the City was very dirty with a […]
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Coltart calls on councillors to declare assets
Kudzai Gaveni, online writer Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has asked councillors to declare their assets as they assume office, to combat corruption. The move may make lifestyle audits possible and expose those who may acquire wealth unprocedurally, while in office. The latest council report reads: “The Mayor called on Councillors to declare their assets as […]
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Electric fault switches off Gweru city centre
Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer Most parts of the city centre in Gweru are without electricity due to a cable fault. In a statement, the Zimbabwe Electricity and Distribution Company said the affected areas are AgriBank, Bethel Clinic, Matopo Book Centre, Value Chain, Topics, Truworths, Eat & lick, Midlands Computers, Hair Mart, Inermarket Building and the […]
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SEE LINE UP: Bulawayo Chiefs vs Manica Diamonds
Online writer It’s the last game of the 2023 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League at Luveve Stadium where Bulawayo Chiefs is hosting Manica Diamonds. The two teams’ line up as follows: Bulawayo Chiefs: T Chinoviringa, P Shoko, R Muduviwa, F Moyo, M Hativagone, D Phiri, M Gasela, M Msebe, O Chirinda, F Matare, B Veremu. […]
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Motorist flees from scene following death of pedestrian
Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer A PEDESTRIAN died after he was hit by an unknown motorist who fled the scene after the incident. In a statement on X, police said the incident occurred on Tuesday at the intersection of Remembrance Drive and Ardbenie Road in Mbare, Harare. “Police in Harare are investigating a fatal hit-and-run road […]
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All set for Under-16 Fawcett Cricket Cup
Brandon Moyo, Brandonmalvin9@gmail.com THE stage is set for one of Bulawayo’s flagship development cricket events, the Fawcetts Cricket Cup 2023 which got underway at Old Mutual Cricket Academy earlier today. The flagship cricket development tournament is set to run until Sunday as per the announcement made by the Academy’s president and board chairperson, Joseph Rego. This […]
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Tears, emotions as ABH announces top 2023 African entrepreneurs
Prosper Ndlovu recently in KIGALI, Rwanda IT was a moment of tears, emotions and passion on Friday in Kigali, Rwanda as Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) 2023 Summit and Grand Finale came to an end with the announcement of the top three best business winners after the presentation of pitches and a rigorous adjudication process by […]
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Ministry of Women Affairs leads commemorations of 16 Days Activism against gender based violence
Prince Ngwenya, pthabiso418@gmail.com THE Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development is taking the lead in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence (GBV) Today at Hauna Airstrip in Mutasa District, Manicaland, the ministry aims to raise awareness and prevent violence against women and girls Under the theme “Unite, […]
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Zanu PF Matabeleland North holds rally ahead of December by-elections
Nqobile Tshili nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw SCORES of Zanu-PF supporters have gathered at St Lukes, Lupane East constituency where the party is holding a rally to drum support for Cde Phathisiwe Ncube Machangu ahead of December by-elections. Zanu-PF Secretary for Administration Cde Obert Mpofu has arrived and will address the rally
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