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City women face sex abuse in Zupco buses
When Zimbabwe's government started running a bus system earlier this year with fares on average one-third lower than those of private bus companies, Thandekile Gama was excited.The 33-year-old...Published: 6 hrs ago | 2931 | by Thompson Reuters Foundation
Jealous hubby kills neighbour
A 42-year-old man from Silobela has been arrested for killing his neighbour after he found him seated with his wife.Shine Sibanda is expected to appear in court tomorrow to face murder charges...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1367 | by Staff reporter
'The West is upset about Zimbabwean land'
Let us start by saying that Robert Mugabe is a Zimbabwean giant, Robert Mugabe is an African giant.From 1960 to 2017 - 57 years - he was at the front-end of African politics, front-end of Zimb...Published: 7 hrs ago | 134 | by Prof Arthur Mutambara
Mugabe funeral programme shifts to Zvimba
Former President Robert Mugabe's body is today expected to be taken to Zvimba, to afford people in his home area of Mashonaland West province a chance to bid farewell to the late Statesman.The...Published: 7 hrs ago | 315 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's death, an omission of justice
It is with profound grief and sadness to learn that RG. Mugabe, the first prime minister and indeed the first executive president of the independent Zimbabwe passed away in Singapore on Friday t...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 12:56hrs | 232 | by Andrea Sibanda -MLF SG
Man killed trying to stop a fight
A 25-YEAR-OLD man from Inyathi died on the spot after he was stabbed on the neck with an okapi knife while trying to stop a fight, police confirmed. Acting Matabeleland North provincial police...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:15hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter
'Mliswa should have been arrested over US$400 000 bribe'
Controversial Kwekwe businessman Shepherd Tundiya, who is accused of obstructing the course of justice after allegedly trying to convince mogul James Ross Goddard to withdraw extortion charges against...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 14:04hrs | 1068 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's MPC, RBZ boards face a daunting task
The new Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) boards face a daunting task in dealing with the country's monetary problems and bring the much-needed stability and confidenc...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 14:02hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
Mangudya faces daunting task
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mangudya will soon present his mid- term Monetary Policy Statement, tasked with introducing a cocktail of measures to instil confidence in the market amid a deep...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 07:38hrs | 1197 | by Staff reporter
Ian Khama snubs Mugabe funeral
SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo will form part of a list of 11 sitting African leaders set to attend late former President Rober...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 06:52hrs | 5665 | by newzimbabwe
Dad beaten for son's lobola debt
THREE brothers from Insiza have been arrested for allegedly savagely beating their in-law until he fainted, over why his son had not yet paid bride-price for their sister. Mike, Richard and Ke...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 23:30hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe died in exile!' - Rubbish, Singapore was dictator's haunt and very costly one to the nation
The sheer arrogance, contemptuous disregard for the truth and heartless indifference to the suffering of the masses by the Zanu-PF thugs has never seize to amaze me. Never!Zimbabwe's former dictat...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 22:10hrs | 542 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
11 Heads of State for Mugabe funeral
Eleven Heads of State and eight former Presidents from various African countries have so far confirmed their attendance at the late former President Robert Mugabe's State funeral service set for Satur...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 20:42hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
General Sibanda welcomes South Africa army in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander General Phillip Valerio Sibanda last Friday officially welcomed the South African Nation Defence Forces (SANDF) contingent constructing two Bailey bridges at Kopa in ...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 08:59hrs | 4647 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa has impoverished us: Green Bombers
AN association representing graduates of the controversial National Youth Service (NYS) programme has accused the current government led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa of "pauperising them", and work...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 07:40hrs | 3083 | by Staff reporter
'G40 using Mugabe burial as bargaining weapon to get amnesty from Mnangagwa'
Controversy continues to be associated with the late former president Robert Mugabe in his death, as was the case in his life – with his family and the government still poles apart yesterday with re...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 07:32hrs | 1358 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt public violence suspect
POLICE in Bulawayo have released a photograph of an unidentified man wanted in connection with a case of public violence. The man was captured on camera committing the crime. This comes ...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 07:09hrs | 884 | by Staff reporter
Mugoba a distinguished fighter, says Mnangagwa
The late national hero, Major General Trust Mugoba, was a distinguished fighter who remained unwavering to the revolution throughout his life, President Mnangagwa has said. The Head of State a...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 07:08hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter
Impasse over Mugabe burial continues
SEVERAL meetings held between government and former President Robert Mugabe's relatives have reportedly failed to resolve the impasse over where the late nationalist leader would be buried, sources ha...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 21:52hrs | 999 | by Staff reporter
Some South Africans capable of more evil than the devil
It is concerning to see the xenophobic attacks in South Africa on foreign nationals. The terror and the abominable behaviour that foreigners in South Africa are being subjected to is despicable. Not l...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 21:07hrs | 520 | by Bigboy Sibanda
Shoplifter spared 3 months jail time
A BULAWAYO woman has been sentenced to three months in prison for stealing liquor worth RTGS $170 from Pick n Pay Supermarket. Judith Sibanda (47) of Old Pumula suburb stole a 750 millilitre b...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 07:14hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
JR Goddard 'forced' to withdraw charges against Mliswa
A Kwekwe businessman Shepherd Tundiya allegedly coerced the director of JR Goddard Contracting Pvt Ltd to withdraw a criminal abuse of office report he had made against four members of the National As...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 07:10hrs | 752 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe looked for guarantees
As more details emerge about former president Robert Mugabe's final days, his wife Grace apparently made frantic last ditch efforts to have President Emmerson Mnangagwa by her husband's bedside last w...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:49hrs | 6375 | by Staff reporter
45 passengers cheat death
FORTY-FIVE passengers narrowly cheated death after a bus they were travelling in rolled back and fell on its side at Simangani River Bridge outside Hwange. Witnesses said the bus hit the side ...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:33hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
Maid 'beats' employer's daughter for eating bread
A MAID from Bulawayo has been arrested for allegedly beating her employer's daughter for eating bread without her permission. Nyasha Sibanda (23) of Hillside suburb allegedly beat the minor (10) of th...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:29hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi leads delegation to Singapore
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has assigned a delegation led by Vice President Kembo Mohadi and comprising former President Robert Mugabe's family, the family of the former First lady - the Marufus - and ruling ...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:25hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter
Bosso ace in nightclub rampage
TROUBLED Highlanders FC midfielder, Denzel Khumalo, was briefly detained at Bulawayo Central Police Station yesterday for allegedly teaming up with a colleague to axe a BMW vehicle and slash its tyres...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:24hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa surprised that Mugabe's nephew Zhuwao is in exile
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has expressed surprise that some members of former President Robert Mugabe's family are not in the country allegedly fearing persecution and were worried about being barred from at...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1625 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe: Mnangagwa sends team to Singapore
President Mnangagwa has assembled a delegation led by Vice President Kembo Mohadi, comprising former President Robert Mugabe's family, the family of the former First Lady - the Marufus - and Zanu-PF o...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:18hrs | 188 | by Staff reprter
Robert Mugabe: Remembered for the tragic direction he led Zimbabwe
Dear EditorIn nearly for decades in power, Robert Mugabe devastated a country with enormous potential. He slaughtered political opponents in the 1980s, used the army to try and eliminate the N...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 22:22hrs | 650 | by Bigboy Sibanda
Robert Mugabe: The greatest trick the devil ever played
The fallacy of the hero-turned-villain narrative of Robert Mugabe is the greatest trick this devil ever played.The closest I have to feeling anything is quiet, seething rage.Rage that ...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 08:35hrs | 259 | by Siphosami Malunga
Man finds wife pants down, kills lover
A man from Silobela could not control his anger and beat to death a man he caught in the act with his wife in his bedroom.Mdutsha Moyo of Village Dhegu in Silobela died upon admission to Dambr...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 23:16hrs | 6988 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube spearheading search for foreign coach
LONG time Highlanders benefactor Tshinga Dube is reportedly spearheading the search for a foreign coach to take over the team in preparation for a new season in 2020.Dube, whose love for Bosso...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 23:15hrs | 1662 | by Staff reporter
Mixed reactions to Mugabe death
ZIMBABWEANS and political leaders from across the globe yesterday expressed mixed reactions to news of the death of former President Robert Mugabe, with some describing him as a judicious leader while...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 10:11hrs | 489 | by Staff reporter
'Don't judge Mugabe on last days'
THE Commander Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General Philip Valerio Sibanda, has said whatever happened during former president Robert Mugabe's last days should not be used to tarnish all the good he did fo...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 10:08hrs | 1191 | by Staff reporter
Tembo Chuma set to leave Bosso
ONE of the country's best goalkeeper trainers, Tembo Chuma, is set to turn his back on Bulawayo giants Highlanders over unfulfilled contractual obligations, we can reveal. While Chuma is yet t...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 10:07hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter
What's Robert G Mugabe's legacy
Dear Editor Zimbabweans are conflicted about the ex-President Robert Mugabe's passing. He needs to be condemned even in his grave. After winning independence from the British minority he broug...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 21:57hrs | 2258 | by Bigboy Sibanda
Genocidal Dictator Mugabe Dies at 95
The world and our organization, the 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM), woke up to the news that Robert Gabriel Mugabe, the former President of Zimbabwe, who ruled Zimbabwe ...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 16:58hrs | 2671 | by Thembani Dube, 1893 MHRRM Secretary for Information and Publicity
Jabulani Sibanda praises Mugabe's liberation credentials
Jabulani Sibanda, the former leader of the War Veterans' Association which has been associated with past election violence in Zimbabwe, said the country had lost its liberator."It is very sad ...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 11:23hrs | 2205 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa orders 12 ministries to craft ease of doing business roadmap before year end
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration has moved to reduce red tape in government after ordering 12 ministries to fast track the ease of doing business reforms roadmap before year end.C...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:53hrs | 738 | by newzimbabwe
Chiwenga undergoes poisoning operation
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga, who was airlifted to China from South Africa in July — sparking intense jostling for his position — underwent a life-saving yet risky operation at a top Beijin...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:45hrs | 6105 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe judiciary not captured
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has rubbished claims that the Zanu PF government is exerting pressure on the bench to deliver politically-favourable judgements - emphasising that the country's Judiciary is ...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:31hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe will not be buried at Heroes Acre
FORMER president Robert Mugabe, one of the luminaries of the liberation struggle and the architect of the National Heroes' Acre Monument, which was supposed to symbolise sacrifice, bravery and triumph...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:26hrs | 11655 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa worried over ministers' work culture
GOVERNMENT is concerned by the lack of urgency in some ministries, which is derailing reforms on ease of doing business. The measures are aimed at creating a conducive environment to turn Zimbabwe int...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:07hrs | 864 | by Staff reporter
Thief security guard jailed
A SECURITY guard from Bulawayo has been sentenced to three months in prison for stealing a car battery from his employer's son valued at $500 in Luveve suburb. Mr Prince Nkomo (32) left his ba...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:06hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC confronts Zec over voters' roll
THE opposition MDC has accused the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) of tinkering with the voters' roll during by-elections, leading to many voters being disenfranchised.In a letter of compl...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 08:15hrs | 1329 | by Staff reporter
Chief Justice Malaba challenges Chamisa's MDC to bring political interference evidence
ANYONE accusing the judiciary in Zimbabwe of being compromised by politicians should bring evidence to support the claim, Chief Justice Luke Malaba has said.In an interview with NewZimbabwe.co...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 08:02hrs | 1652 | by newzimbabwe
Zifa challenges Cosafa to furnish them with Fifa correspondence on Chiyangwa
ZIFA have asked COSAFA to furnish them with correspondence from FIFA on which they based their communication saying the ban on the region's football boss, Philip Chiyangwa, was null and void. ...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 07:46hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Bosso looking for a foreign coach?
ONLY a foreign coach will replace Mandla Mpofu as Highlanders' head coach, sources at Bosso told Chronicle Sport last night.The source said Mpofu and his assistants, Bekithemba Ndlovu and Temb...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:39hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
Reymond Mugadza to stand for Chamisa's MDC in Insiza by-election
THE ZIMBABWE Electoral Commission (Zec) has announced the names of candidates who were successfully nominated for the Insiza Ward 15 Rural District Council by-election slated for September 21....Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 08:46hrs | 1167 | by Staff reporter
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