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Rhythm City's David Genaro dies
Award-winning actor Jamie Bartlett has died, corporate communications manager for eMedia Bennum van Jaarsveld confirmed on Monday night. He was 55 years old."We've had confirmation from a clos...Published: 58 mins ago | 216 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to be barred from 2022 COSAFA Cup due to Mnangagwa's son in-law's interference
THE Warriors have been barred from participating at this year's COSAFA Cup following confirmation by the Southern regional football body that Zimbabwe will not be eligible due to its suspension from i...Published: 6 hrs ago | 1123 | by Staff reporter
Borrowdale Brooke management pursuing sinister agenda, says Wadyajena
Gokwe-Nembudziya Member of Parliament Justice Mayor Wadyajena has accused the management of posh Borrowdale Brooke area of pursuing a sinister agenda against him including trying to pin false claims o...Published: 7 hrs ago | 625 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's minister threatens the opposition
MASVINGO North Zanu-PF legislator Davies Marapira has declared that beneficiaries of the land reform programme should not support opposition parties and those supporting the opposition will be evicted...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1829 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's son wants father's remains exhumed from National Heroes Acre
ZAPU president Sibangilizwe Nkomo, son to late liberation war hero and former Vice President Joshua Nkomo, is demanding the immediate exhumation of his late father's remains from the National Heroes A...Published: 7 hrs ago | 2107 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa aide hunts for Mambo's owner, after Masarira diss
IRKED by a joke on opposition leader, Linda Masarira, by fast food outlet Mambo's Chicken's marketing team, chief director for strategic communication in the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1960 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF seeks readmission of ousted Mujuru ally
Zanu-PF Mahuwe district branch has recommended the readmission of former Mbire legislator David Butau into the party.Butau was expelled from the ruling party in 2015 after he was linked to the...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1157 | by Staff reporter
'Most Zimbabwe productions are junk,' says Radio Zimbabwe station manager
GOVERNMENT came up with a deliberate policy to support indigenous content in the early, to mid 2000s; a 75% local content policy on both radio and television productions.The same policy howeve...Published: 7 hrs ago | 852 | by Staff reporter
RBZ mops up ZW$31,6 billion in four months
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) managed to mop up excess liquidity amounting to ZW$31,6 billion in the last four months of 2021 as the monetary authority upped the gear towards preserving the local...Published: 7 hrs ago | 928 | by Staff reporter
Murder, racism claims rock Borrowdale Brooke
GLIDING though the smooth roads lined with a fusion of indigenous and exotic trees marching virtually without interlude but for the occasional glamorous, plush homes, any first timer to this exquisite...Published: 7 hrs ago | 982 | by Staff reporter
King Mzilikazi's 'heirs' tussle
TWO rivals to the Ndebele throne are at each other's throat over who is the rightful heir to the kingship.Ndebele throne claimant Bulelani Collins Khumalo has surfaced, urging people of Matabe...Published: 7 hrs ago | 636 | by Staff reporter
China sponsors Zanu-PF
THE Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has sponsored 20 Zanu-PF youths to attend an ideological exchange programme in Tanzania.Addressing youths and some Zanu-PF supporters during the send-off cere...Published: 7 hrs ago | 506 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa should look for salvation at Davos'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa should use the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to re-engagement investors to help drag Zimbabwe out of a debilitating economic quagmire, analylists have said....Published: 7 hrs ago | 260 | by Staff reporter
Number of war vets quadruples
THE number of war veterans has more than quadrupled from 34 000 in 1997 to over 142 000 this year following a government decision to compensate more ex-freedom fighters, with critics warning that the ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 438 | by Staff reporter
Wadyejena takes on Borrowdale Brook management over systematic abuse
GLOVES are off between Gokwe Nembudziya legislator Justice Mayor Wadyejena and Brooke Estate Management with the firebrand legislator claiming systematic abuse and harassment by the latter in a bid to...Published: 7 hrs ago | 242 | by Staff reporter
Mine union scoffs at 108% wage increase
The Zimbabwe Diamond, Allied and Mineral Workers Union Zdamwu) has described as peanuts the 108% salary increase approved by the National Employment Council, Associated Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 206 | by Staff reporter
De Jongh to bounce back at Highlanders?
DUTCHMAN Hendrikus Pieter de Jongh's resignation as Somalia national team coach has fuelled speculation that he could be on his way back to Highlanders, who are on the prowl for a new coach.De...Published: 7 hrs ago | 277 | by Staff reporter
Sakunda raise Dembare, Bosso concern
SAKUNDA Holdings, the principal sponsors of Dynamos and Highlanders, say they are worried by the events at the two football clubs after the giants last week wielded axes on their coaches.First...Published: 7 hrs ago | 295 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's son in-law takes Warriors out of Afcon 2023
THE Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has taken the Zimbabwe Warriors out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers claiming it had no money to host home matches in neighbouring countr...Published: 7 hrs ago | 351 | by Staff reporter
Opposition MPs rubbish PVOs Bill
MEMBERS of Parliament have rubbished the Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment (PVOs) Bill describing it as an act of terrorism against citizens.The MPs believe the Bill, currently at the ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 216 | by Staff reporter
Govt intensifies blitz on striking teachers
HUNDREDS of teachers are set to appear before disciplinary hearings this week for failing to report for duty when schools opened for the first term this year.This follows other punishments met...Published: 7 hrs ago | 298 | by Staff reporter
Hyena mauls boy (3) at church shrine
A THREE-YEAR-OLD Mutoko boy is battling for his life at Harare's Sally Mugabe Central Hospital after being mauled by a hyena at an apostolic sect shrine.Denval Chakomoka suffered severe head i...Published: 7 hrs ago | 324 | by Staff reporter
BCC to parcel out 3 000 stands yearly
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) says it will unveil 3 000 stands annually to reduce the housing waiting list which now stands at 130 000.On Friday, BCC commissioned 114 stands in Emganwini high-de...Published: 7 hrs ago | 127 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC distances self from Pomona deal
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) councillors have distanced themselves from the Pomona dumpsite waste management deal currently dogged by corruption allegations.Geogenix BV or Pomona Waste ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 420 | by Staff reporter
Harare men nailed for robbery and kidnapping
TWO Harare men appeared before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda facing robbery and kidnaping charges.Feelmore Ngwarungwaru (36) and Valentine Teerahumba (26) were refused bail, and they were bot...Published: 7 hrs ago | 177 | by Staff reporter
Gone too soon! Chief Mabhikwa (28) dies in horror car crash
CHIEF Mabhikwa of Lupane who died yesterday after his vehicle crashed head on with a haulage truck on Sunday night has been described as a humble cultural preservationist of outstanding leadership qua...Published: 7 hrs ago | 391 | by Staff reporter
Old Bulawayo restoration resumes
THATCHING of King Lobengula's palace at Old Bulawayo has started as the Government steps up efforts towards completing works on the restoration of the historical site.The rebuilding of Old Bul...Published: 7 hrs ago | 96 | by Staff reporter
Wrangle over Nkayi top job
Nkayi Rural District councillors are in the eye of a storm after they allegedly changed the results of an interview for a chief executive officer to favour a candidate who came second.Acting C...Published: 7 hrs ago | 134 | by Staff reporter
Wrangle over Nkayi top job
Nkayi Rural District councillors are in the eye of a storm after they allegedly changed the results of an interview for a chief executive officer to favour a candidate who came second.Acting C...Published: 7 hrs ago | 60 | by Staff reporter
Unpacking the origins of the Mabhikwa Chieftaincy
FOLLOWING the death of Chief Mabhikwa, Chronicle sought the views of historian Mr Thomas Sibanda, who helped shed more light on the historical background of the chieftaincy.He shares his views...Published: 7 hrs ago | 269 | by Staff reporter
Vandalism costs TelOne US$1m annually
TELECOMMUNICATIONS operator, TelOne, has embarked on a drive to provide wireless or optic fibre network solutions to replace copper installations which have been a target of vandalism across the count...Published: 7 hrs ago | 38 | by Staff reporter
Prominent Bulawayo cattleman Mbokodo dies
PROMINENT Bulawayo businessman and owner of Mbokodo Abattoirs, Mr Noel Eric York, has died.He was 72.Mr York, who was popularly known as "Mbokodo", died on Sunday evening at his home i...Published: 7 hrs ago | 500 | by Staff reporter
Condolence message for the Late Chief Mabhikwa- Vusumuzi N. Khumalo
The Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Honorable Senator Monica Mutsvangwa joins His Excellency, President Dr. E.D Mnangagwa and the nation at large in mourning the passing o...Published: 7 hrs ago | 47 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to headline AfCFTA talk at Davos
President Mnangagwa, in Davos attending the World Economic Forum, is today expected to contribute to and co-chair a breakfast discussion around Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).The ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 47 | by Staff reporter
Anti-smuggling blitz nets 200 luxury vehicles
So far 200 top-of-the-range vehicles, all probably stolen and smuggled into Zimbabwe, have been impounded under a joint operation between the Zimbabwe Republic Police and Interpol targeting vehicles s...Published: 7 hrs ago | 166 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga mourns accident victims
Acting President Constantino Chiwenga has consoled families of the four people who died in an accident involving two Zupco buses yesterday along the Harare-Chirundu highway.In a statement last...Published: 7 hrs ago | 109 | by Staff reporter
20 member Zanu-PF delegation invades Tanzania
A 20 member Zanu-PF delegation left for the Mwalimu Nyerere Leadership School, Tanzania for a 12-day workshop aimed at sharing political and economic ideas, among other issues.The workshop was...Published: 7 hrs ago | 165 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Companies Registry goes digital
THE Registrar of Companies has gone digital in a move that is set to plug loopholes in the system and curb the fraudulent grabbing of companies and properties by criminals.The new electronic s...Published: 7 hrs ago | 90 | by Staff reporter
ZTN Prime goes live today
Following its official launch at a glitzy ceremony last week, local news and entertainment television channel Zimpapers Television Network Prime goes live today on DStv Channel 294ZTN Prime is...Published: 7 hrs ago | 78 | by Staff reporter
Fraud-accused Deputy Minister granted bail
AGRICULTURE deputy minister, Douglas Karoro has been granted ZW$50,000 bail and warned not to interfere with State witnesses.In giving his ruling, Harare Magistrate Stanford Mambanje said the ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 640 | by Staff reporter
Kuda Mahachi in the news again
SuperSport United striker Kudakwashe Mahachi is facing possible criminal investigation for gender-based violence (GBV) after he allegedly assaulted and broke the hand of his ex-wife.He is also...Published: 18 hrs ago | 2517 | by Staff reporter
High court overturns conviction of 'covid-19 vaccine seeking' Goromonzi residents
THE High Court has overturned the conviction of three Goromonzi residents who were fined ZWL5 000 each last year for disorderly conduct when they allegedly protested over stock outs of coronavirus vac...Published: 23 hrs ago | 798 | by Stephen Jakes
Negligent ZRP pays the price for tear-gassing woman
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) has paid more than ZWL140 000 as compensation to a Harare woman who was tear-gassed by some law enforcement agents three years ago.Fifty eight-year-old Mavis Muz...Published: 24 hrs ago | 1739 | by Stephen Jakes
Multi-million-dollar road rehabilitation storm erupts in Zimbabwe
KWEKWE City Council in the Midlands has failed to account for millions of dollars poured into the local authority for the rehabilitation of roads amid revelations that politically connected comp...Published: 23 May 2022 at 13:18hrs | 3384 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Davos
President Mnangagwa and his delegation arrived here this morning for this year's World Economic Forum, where he is expected to network with other world leaders in line with the country's engagement an...Published: 23 May 2022 at 12:46hrs | 1046 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa now 89th on the UK rich list
ZIMBABWE born telecoms entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa has moved to number 89 on the UK's rich list, up from 159 last year.According to the Sunday Times Rich List for 2022, Masiyiwa's fortune has...Published: 23 May 2022 at 12:46hrs | 1172 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths pelted for hijacking music show
A GROUP of Zanu-PF youths was pelted after taking to the stage at a music show held at Harare Gardens at the weekend.The show was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of music stable Chillsp...Published: 23 May 2022 at 12:44hrs | 1183 | by Staff reporter
7 dead, 32 injured in Zupco buses head-on collision
Seven people died while 32 others were injured this morning after two Zupco buses collided head-on along the Harare-Chirundu Road.The accident occurred around 7.45am at the 101km peg.N...Published: 23 May 2022 at 12:44hrs | 1816 | by Staff reporter
Man fatally assaults wife over infidelity
A 35-year-old man from Somabula has been arrested for fatally assaulting his wife with a switch while accusing her of having an extramarital affair with a local herdboy.Police said the suspect...Published: 23 May 2022 at 12:43hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos coach suspended
Dynamos head coach Tonderai Ndiraya was Saturday suspended during a club meeting The club confirmed the news in a statement....Published: 23 May 2022 at 11:30hrs | 641 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
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