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Mnangagwa faces serious challenges
A bleak outlook characterised by growing expectations to end Zimbabwe's political impasse, a weakening currency, power and foreign currency shortages stare in the face of President Emmerson Mnangagwa'...Published: 3 hrs ago | 1859 | by Staff reporter
British govt issues travel warning to Zimbabwe
The British government on Friday issued a travel warning to Zimbabwe citing possible political upheavals and regional flight services disruptions.A ...Published: 3 hrs ago | 1708 | by Staff reporter
The name Mashurugwi irks the Shurugwi residents
The land of many heroes Shurugwi. The welcoming area and it does not deserve to be labelled as the mother land of these cold blooded criminals.Comrade Matemadanda the National Political Commis...Published: 4 hrs ago | 374 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
De Jongh crashes Bosso car and walks away
DUTCH coach Pieter De Jongh did not only leave Highlanders in a lurch after packing his bags for FC Platinum but he left the Bulawayo giants RTGS$6 000 poor after he crashed the club's car.It ...Published: 6 hrs ago | 1597 | by Staff reporter
Zenzo Moyo gets calls of 'his death'
NO one wants to wake up and read that they are dead. Football legend Zenzo Moyo spent the week inundated by phone calls, some from fans, former teammates and ex-employers as news circulated on social ...Published: 6 hrs ago | 913 | by Staff reporter
Job scam resurfaces in Bulawayo streets
Less than five minutes after meeting a smooth-talking stranger at the corner of George Silundika Street and 9th Avenue in Bulawayo, a dazed Nomalanga Masina feels like she has just woken up from a bad...Published: 6 hrs ago | 315 | by Staff reporter
Man loses US$4 000 to hooker
A PROSTITUTE from Bulawayo has appeared in court for allegedly stealing over US$4 000 and a cellphone from her client after they had spent a night together. Enelles Tshabangu (26) of Entumbane...Published: 6 hrs ago | 370 | by Staff reporter
Govt rolls out community radio stations
Marginalised communities are set to have their voices heard on radio as the Government has embarked on a programme to set up community radio stations across the country. The programme, which i...Published: 6 hrs ago | 54 | by Staff reporter
MISA makes written submissions on Media gazetted bill
MISA Zimbabwe has made both oral and written submissions to the Committee outlining issues of concern and the gaps in the gazetted Bill in the context of the Constitution, the African Charter on Human...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 11:04hrs | 188 | by Stephen Jakes
Man jailed 18 months for stealing household property worth $37 000
A man from Bulawayo has been slapped with 18 months jail term for theft of property worth $37 000 from a house in the city.Arnold Ndlovu (19) pleaded guilty to unlawful entry into premises and...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 09:57hrs | 881 | by Staff Reporter
Egodini Phase 1 to be complete in 2nd quarter
THE first phase of the multi-million dollar Egodini project is expected to be completed by the beginning of the second quarter, Bulawayo mayor Solomon Mguni has said.In 2016, South African civ...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:37hrs | 1693 | by Staff reporter
Russian-made fighter jets for Zimbabwe's military
ZIMBABWE is on the verge of replacing its antiquated military helicopters with Russian-made fighter jets, among other armaments, in a deal that has seen Harare mortgaging part of its vast mineral weal...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:28hrs | 1322 | by Staff reporter
'Telecel on the brink of collapse'
WORKERS at mobile network operator Telecel Zimbabwe have raised a red flag over the state of affairs at the company, saying it faces imminent collapse unless government urgently intervenes to rescue t...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:27hrs | 975 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, maShurugwi and the coming anarchy
SOON after arriving in Zimbabwe, in September of last year, I had to visit a friend in Bindura, whom I needed to extend — as part of my enduring gratitude for his assistance during a research projec...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:26hrs | 1329 | by Simukai Tinhu
Harare City Council tender scandal deepens
THE massive tender scandal rocking Harare City Council (HCC) has taken a new twist after it emerged in an explosive email trail that a local company, Microlab Scientific (Microlab), offered to use its...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:25hrs | 343 | by Staff repoirter
Jonathan Moyo loses Mazowe farm
FORMER Cabinet Minister, Jonathan Moyo is breathing fire after Lands Minister, Perrance Shiri grabbed his Mazowe farm in Mashonaland Central under unclear circumstances.In High Court papers, M...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:18hrs | 2304 | by newzimbabwe
'Chiwenga acutely paranoid and under influence of drugs'
Acting President Constantino Chiwenga goes through most days high on prescription drugs and suffers acute paranoia, his estranged wife Marry Mubaiwa has told the High Court as both sides trade dirt in...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:18hrs | 1299 | by ZimLive
Mnangagwa clears air on Presidency
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has continued to execute his official duties, has declared that he is still on his three-week leave and the man in charge remains his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga....Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:17hrs | 1282 | by Staff reporter
Is lithium Zimbabwe's economic game changer?
The global surge in demand for lithium over the past few years has been impelled by the rising appetite for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and portable consumer devices.The rise in demand is attributed t...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:14hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa needs to reach out
The year 2010 was a good one. The economy was on the up, the general mood in the country was bright, the politics were uncertain because of the power struggles in the Government of National Unity, but...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:10hrs | 231 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Gukurahundi exhumations shelved
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has angered human rights activists after saying it was in the dark as to when it would resume the much-awaited exhumation and reburial of Gukura...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:04hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa's strange dream on a cold night
Zimbabweans never cease to amaze me. They have a penchant to blow their own trumpet (kuzvifonera) at every opportunity, but nature has its own humbling ways. Examples abound of people swaggering and b...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:03hrs | 431 | by Cliff Chiduku
Vegetables shortage hits Bulawayo, is it Mnangagwa inspired?
BULAWAYO is experiencing a shortage of vegetables due to water shortage, Chronicle has established. This has pushed prices up while removing vegetables from menus of most homes and restaurants. ...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:01hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Peter Nkomo joins TelOne
FORMER Highlanders' goalkeepers coach Peter "Captain Oxo" Nkomo has joined ambitious TelOne FC in the same capacity. Nkomo started at TelOne on Wednesday together with Tendai Chikuni, who join...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:01hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gets computer assembling plant
Zimbabwe is now assembling computers and other technological gadgets locally following establishment of the Zimbabwe Technology Company (ZITCO), a joint venture with a Chinese firm. ZITCO is a...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 05:58hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints Jestina Mukoko's abductor CIO boss
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed one of Jestina Mukoko's abductors in 2008, Brigadier-General (Retired) Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi as the Deputy Director in the much feared Central Intelligenc...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 05:58hrs | 243 | by newzimbabwe
Mugabe's nephew takes minister to court
Nephew to late former president Robert Mugabe Mr Robert Zhuwao has approached the High Court challenging the reversal of his offer letter for a 232-hectare farm in Zvimba by the Government. In the mat...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 05:56hrs | 83 | by Staff rpeorter
Zimbabwe braces for paperless courts
While piles of paper still rule in all Zimbabwean courthouses, the new Commercial Court Division of the High Court, which is getting ready to move at the end of the year into Bristol House now under r...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 05:55hrs | 30 | by Staff rpeorter
Marry Chiwenga demands US$47 000 maintenance
MARRY, the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, has filed papers at the High Court demanding US$47 000 per month for maintenance as she also revealed the VP was taking unprescribed d...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 05:54hrs | 833 | by newzimbabwe
Chamisa, a coward politician
MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa has proved to be the most coward politician of all times as far as Zimbabwean political history is concerned. This follows his egocentric decision not to join other politica...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 13:56hrs | 5492 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini
Skyz Metro bans 'yesteryear star' rapper Calvin
Bulawayo based radio station Skyz Metro has banned City rapper Calvin's music from their airwaves vowing not to work with him in any way until he develops his "mental stability."The decision b...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 12:32hrs | 2656 | by Staff Reporter
Resident seek to rehabilitate Athlone Cemetery fence
A Bulawayo resident has undertaken to renovate the Athlone Cemetery fence, which has been vandalised many years ago.This is revealed in the latest council minutes.The minutes states th...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 11:47hrs | 617 | by Stephen Jakes
Government controls fuelling the black market
Business at the country's parallel (black) market for foreign currency and other commodities has never been as brisk. Billions of dollars in local or foreign currency exchange hands on a daily basis i...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 09:07hrs | 3739 | by Victor Bhoroma
We buy junk cars near you
Have you ever wondered a way to sell your junk car for top dollar? Cash Cars Buyer could be a service made to resolve that problem. Selling a car privately are often a large number. From insurance to ...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 17:38hrs | 3348 | by Staff Writer
BCC ecstasy over CAF's approval of BF
Bulawayo City council is ecstasy over the decision by CAF to grant the use of the Barbourfields stadium for the CAF games.This is contained in the latest council minutes."The Director ...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 12:48hrs | 1969 | by Stephen Jakes
Mugabe's nephew kicked out of farm
FORMER Cabinet minister, Patrick Zhuwao has been kicked out of his 232 hectares farm in Zvimba district, Mashonaland West province by Lands Minister Perrance Shiri.Zhuwao is currently in exile...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 07:02hrs | 9155 | by newzimbabwe
Should Zimbabweans suffer for ED's failures?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa wants people to eat grass like animals. Vegetables are grass and they were never meant for human consumption! Mnangagwa misunderstood the medical doctor! Protein obtained ...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 06:59hrs | 1753 | by Tendai P Munyanduri, NPF president
Marry's juju traumatised the children, says Chiwenga
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has accused his estranged wife Marry Mubaiwa of engaging in witchcraft and using juju, a development which traumatized their kids.In court papers filed at t...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 06:47hrs | 4373 | by theanchor
Kamambo gets CAF post
ZIFA president Felton Kamambo, who has been battling to contain a domestic storm, was smiling yesterday after being appointed a member of the CAF AFCON organising committee.He follows in the f...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 06:23hrs | 1124 | by Staff reporter
MDC, unions plan to defy state threats over demos
DARK clouds are hanging over Zimbabwe once again following the threat by the MDC and labour unions to hold rolling anti-government protests around the country despite the State's stern warning against...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 06:21hrs | 918 | by Staff reporter
BCC bans tombstones
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has banned the erection of tombstones at the Athlone West Cemetery and other new cemeteries.The local authority has said only headstones must be erected on grav...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 06:20hrs | 1766 | by Staff reporter
BCC grants ZRP, BACFOZ free use of city hall car park
Bulawayo City Council recently granted the police and the Business Against Crime Forum of Zimbabwe (BACFOZ) free use of the city hall car park for their event.This is revealed in the council's...Published: 14 Jan 2020 at 09:45hrs | 1568 | by Stephen Jakes
EuroLeague 2019/20 playoffs end in style
Watching sports provide an enriching experience that goes beyond just winning games. Online sports betting is gaining momentum, Euroleague sports fans are eager to discover the latest ...Published: 13 Jan 2020 at 13:06hrs | 578 | by Staff Writer
PSI hands back Lobengula Clinic to BCC
Population Services International recently handed back the Lobengula Clinic to the Bulawayo City Council to renew the Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision (VMMC) services and other services needed by t...Published: 13 Jan 2020 at 11:59hrs | 1394 | by Stephen Jakes
National railways seeks forex exemption
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has approached Government seeking to be allowed to receive payments in foreign currency from exporters transporting their goods by rail. In ...Published: 13 Jan 2020 at 07:05hrs | 1842 | by Staff Reporter
AfDB gives thumbs-up to Mnangagwa reforms
Through the ongoing economic reforms, Zimbabwe is on the right path. ln addition, the country has the potential to wiggle out of the current storms, Africa Development Bank (AfDB) country manager Mr D...Published: 13 Jan 2020 at 06:48hrs | 9993 | by Staff Reporter
Guns before food
With millions of Zimbabweans facing starvation, hospitals and schools collapsing in the rubble of the economy and civil servants rejecting a 98% pay rise as inadequate, President Mnangagwa is reported...Published: 12 Jan 2020 at 20:32hrs | 4506 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Prophet Uebert Angel shocks congregants
Philanthropist, businessman and man of the cloth, Prophet Uebert Angel and his wife BeBe Angel shocked several lucky congregants from GoodNews Church in London, by paying outstanding bills and debts d...Published: 12 Jan 2020 at 08:53hrs | 9070 | by Staff Reporter
English made easy by the Language Coach
Cambridge English checkmate Its back to school for all our happy learners who will be writing their Cambridge O' Level English in 2020! The Cambridge O'...Published: 12 Jan 2020 at 08:13hrs | 432 | by Language Coach
Chiyangwa to build multi-purpose stadium
IN a rare and audacious bid that is set to transform the face of sport in this country, Harare property mogul Philip Chiyangwa has revealed plans to build a multi-million- dollar modern stadium in Har...Published: 12 Jan 2020 at 08:05hrs | 3173 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
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