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Gweru residents plot siege on council offices
RESIDENTS from Gweru's Mkoba and Woodlands Park high-density suburbs have threatened to protest against the city council's failure to provide water to ratepayers and deal with its dumpsite, which is s...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 06:29hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Dirty pieces of money ensnare civil servants
When President Mnangagwa embarked on the austerity path that is about to come to an end since the economy is showing positive signs of recovery, he did not seek to sugar-coat the pain that Zimbabweans...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:08hrs | 372 | by Pupurai Togarepi
ZACC closes in on 44 bigwigs
Forty-four serving and former Cabinet ministers, permanent secretaries, parastatal bosses and legislators are facing "imminent" arrest for corruption, Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairp...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 11:29hrs | 821 | by Staff reporter
Russia's 'troll factory' is alive and well in Africa
(CNN) - In the runup to the 2020 election, the graduates of Russia's infamous "troll factory" are honing their fake-news skills. This time, they are doing it openly, using Africa as a proving ground -...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 17:02hrs | 1445 | by Mary Ilyushina, CNN
Government, civil service find each other
Cases of absenteeism and non-performance by civil servants have markedly declined following the increased frequency of impromptu inspection visits by the Public Service Commission (PSC).Public...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:35hrs | 1167 | by Staff reporter
Gold is purified by fire
Eish!!! It seems the past couple of weeks have been swelteringly hot, both figuratively and literally, for everyone.The maddeningly galloping prices have been making most people hot under the ...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:31hrs | 156 | by Bishop Lazi
Man beats up wife over antibiotic pills
A MAN from Victoria Falls has appeared in court facing charges of physical abuse and violating a protection order after he assaulted his wife over some antibiotic pills he found in their matrimonial b...Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 07:02hrs | 1131 | by Staff reporter
When a dead Zimbabwe president attracts more people than a current president - it's time for serious introspection
The past two months in Zimbabwe have been characterised by very notable events - some of which stood out more than others - but, what I found outstanding was the general public's reaction to the death...Published: 30 Oct 2019 at 11:36hrs | 6686 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mphoko's daughter launches YouTube channel
A UNITED Bulawayo Hospital medical doctor, Siduduzo Mphoko-Ndlovu, on Saturday night launched a YouTube channel that will deal with fashion, style and culture.Former Vice-President Phelekezela...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 19:59hrs | 2232 | by Staff reporter
Low cost affordable housing innovations needed in Africa as solutions for housing shortages
Africa need to move with technology. According to UN HABIT AGENDA defines housing as a basic human right which must be accorded to all regardless of gender, color, race, religion etc. Access for...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 17:35hrs | 316 | by Enos Denhere
SMEs get US$136 million boost
THE Ministry of Women Affairs Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development has revealed that micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) received loans and grants amounting to US$136 million fr...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 06:44hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Suffering for the sins of an ex
THERE are people who do not know happiness in their newly found relationships as the other party is still being haunted by unfortunate incidents which befell him in the previous relationship.D...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 09:55hrs | 1221 | by Nhlalwenhle Ncube
Iyasa continues to produce stars
INTERNATIONALLY-travelled and acclaimed Bulawayo arts group, Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts (Iyasa) director Nkululeko Innocent Dube says its a myth that working overseas always translates into pi...Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 23:49hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Oskido on how he discovered Jah Seed, other stars
WHEN the man that had been born Anesu Mupemi in Mbare in 1973, jumped on stage and grabbed the microphone while heavyweight South African kwaito super group Boom Shaka were performing at Palace Garden...Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 23:45hrs | 1600 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU is fighting institutional marginalisation and Zimbabwean state scorched earth policy
Whereas on Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th meetings were held at Mpilo Hospital administration between Zimbabwe African People's Union ZAPU and Mpilo Hospital public relations office,Whe...Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 23:41hrs | 202 | by Iphithule Maphosa
Zimbabweans in the UK top the cruelty bar against their own
You might think that slavery is something you only read about in history books. Unfortunately, the sad and shocking truth is that slavery exists today both in our country and around the world. It is k...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 23:07hrs | 27358 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Bread price shoots to $16 a loaf
THE Consumer Rights' Association says bread is now beyond the reach of many consumers in the country after retailers this week increased its price to almost ZWL$16 a loaf from around ZWL$10. A...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:50hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Construction of amacimbi plant nears completion
WORK on the country's first state-of-the-art mopani worm (amacimbi) processing plant in Beitbridge is nearing completion, a Cabinet Minister has said.In a telephone interview with Sunday News ...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:57hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Nurse in court for 'theft'
A FINAL year nursing student at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo allegedly stole an assortment of medical instruments including 200 surgical blades and 46 syringes worth $230, a magistrate heard yes...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 19:47hrs | 2016 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Cricket Governing Board to be reinstated after a court order
The Sports and Entertainment Commission (SRC) finally succumbed to the pressure and lifted a suspension of the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) Board led by Tawangwa Mukhuhalani, including acting managing direct...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 14:11hrs | 461 | by Staff Writer
Plumtree Town secretary suspended over residential stands
PLUMTREE Town secretary Mr Davis Dumezweni Luthe has been suspended for allegedly issuing 61 residential stands unprocedurally. In an interview Plumtree Town Council Chairperson, Mr Fanisani D...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:42hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Teen stabs 'hubby-snatching' sister
A TEENAGER from Bulawayo has been sentenced to six months in prison for her sister thrice with a knife after she found her in her husband's car. Nkosinothabo Moyo (18) of Mzilikazi suburb stab...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:41hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter
Why nepotism at Harare Town House must end
The allegations that City of Harare councillors could be setting up their relatives for jobs in various departments, leaving a trail of similar names in the municipality's employment books, is worryin...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 06:48hrs | 116 | by Tanaka Mahanya
Forex shortages derail Paramount Garments
LEADING textile firm, Paramount Garments' exports have dropped by 14 percent while prospects of growing its Bulawayo clothing manufacturing unit, Archer Clothing Manufacturers are in limbo due to adve...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 15:17hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
New laws to tighten screws on corruption
GOVERNMENT has come up with more pieces of anti-corruption legislation, in addition to the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Amendment Bill, which Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi last week said ...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:48hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
Taxmen, police, and army take bribes from smugglers
The Victoria Falls, on the mighty Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia, is one of the world's seven wonders and arguably the largest waterfall by width and depth.It is alternatively known...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 12:34hrs | 549 | by Staff reporter
Farmer fatally shoots trespasser
A 40-YEAR-OLD Guruve farmer appeared in court yesterday facing charges of fatally shooting a trespasser.Emmanuel Gwaze of Marirambada Farm, was not asked to plead to a murder charge when he ap...Published: 28 Sep 2019 at 19:10hrs | 1150 | by Staff reporter
CSC ceases operations
STRUGGLING beef processor, Cold Storage Commission (CSC) has temporarily ceased operations and is sending workers on forced leave to allegedly allow for "retooling and refurbishments".Southern...Published: 27 Sep 2019 at 08:07hrs | 2544 | by Staff reporter
Ministries break public finance regulations
LINE ministries are said to be breaking regulations under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), which compel them to submit monthly and quarterly financial statements and reports to appropriate pa...Published: 23 Sep 2019 at 08:34hrs | 654 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo resumes 48-hour water-shedding regime
The public is being advised that the City of Bulawayo is currently experiencing challenges with both raw and clear water pumping to the Criterion Raw Water, Tuli Clear Water and Magwegwe Reservoirs. ...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 16:51hrs | 1042 | by BCC
Fuel price hike expected in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is expected to increase petrol and diesel prices after a strike on a Saudi Arabian oil facility removed about 5% of global supplies, an attack the US ha...Published: 16 Sep 2019 at 06:18hrs | 4458 | by Staff reporter
Record spike in oil price after shock drone attacks on Saudi oil
Oil surged along with gold and Treasury futures after a strike on the heart of Saudi Arabia's oil production increased geopolitical risk concerns. U.S. and European equity futures declined, while shar...Published: 16 Sep 2019 at 06:07hrs | 1158 | by Bloomberg
Old Mutual plans 'massive' Victoria Falls hotel project
THE country's largest financial services group, Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited, is geographically diversifying its properties with a massive hotel development plan in the resort town of Victoria Falls. ...Published: 16 Sep 2019 at 05:44hrs | 1111 | by Staff reporter
ZB Bank introduces WhatsApp banking
ZB Financial Holdings has signed a money transfer agreement with one of the largest international money transfer companies, Ria Money Transfer of the United States as part of its efforts to enable dia...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 06:49hrs | 653 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's pictures
AS the country continues to celebrate the life of the late former President Robert Mugabe, The Chronicle went to its archives to get some pictures taken by its photojournalists over the years....Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 22:23hrs | 9637 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans would never kill a fly
Zimbabweans are a peaceful and peace loving people even when faced with extreme provocation like what is happening down south now. Nigeria, Zambia and Botswana have stood up eyeball to eyeball...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 17:31hrs | 3483 | by Tondorindo
Mnangagwa's PG in court over phone call
Prosecutor-General Mr Kumbirai Hodzi yesterday appeared in court following a court order compelling him to explain why he instructed the prosecution to halt the trial of a suspected fraudster who is f...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 06:56hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Doctors ain't more special, says Ziyambi
JUSTICE minister Ziyambi Ziyambi yesterday said public hospital doctors, who have gone on strike over salary grievances, will not be treated as if they were more special than other civil servants as g...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 08:06hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai destroyed the ZCTU
Those who have meticulously followed developments on the country's labour landscape since the turn of the millennium will, no doubt, concur with me that Morgan Tsvangirai (may his departed soul rest i...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 08:03hrs | 382 | by Cuthbert Mavheko
Mayhem in Zimbabwe hospitals as doctors down tools
Doctors at public hospitals have turned down a 60% salary rise offered by government and vowed to go ahead with their planned industrial action starting today to press for a better offer and an improv...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 08:33hrs | 2520 | by Staff reporter
Doctors to strike on Tuesday
Doctors at public hospitals will go on strike on Tuesday after they rejected a government offer of a 60 percent salary increase.The doctors have given an ultimatum to the government demanding ...Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 07:51hrs | 1687 | by ZimLive
CSC installs $9m solar plant
COLD Storage Company (CSC)-Boustead Beef Zimbabwe wants to install modern technology, including a 3MW solar project at its Bulawayo headquarters before it resumes operations to address some of the ope...Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 07:33hrs | 448 | by Staff reporter
Doctors threatened over strike
Suspected state security agents have allegedly been sending threatening messages to leaders of unions representing doctors in a bid to force the medical professionals to drop plans to go on strike on ...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 15:02hrs | 925 | by Staff reporter
Unpacking 100-Day Cycle: Bringing transparency, accountability to people
TRANSPARENCY is a key ingredient in the recipe for success. When mixed together with accountability and sustainability then you have a mix that helps build trust for the establishment. It is these tha...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 14:37hrs | 70 | by Nick Mangwana
Mugabe, Mutsvangwa farms switched off
THE Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), a subsidiary of Zesa Holdings, last week disconnected power supplies to farms belonging to former president Robert Mugabe and In...Published: 30 Aug 2019 at 08:26hrs | 2635 | by Staff reporter
FSG speaks on fertiliser deals
Farming inputs manufacturer, Fertiliser Seed Grain (FSG), this week said it has fulfilled its contractual obligations with the Government, dismissing recent claims that it was paid US$400 million with...Published: 29 Aug 2019 at 07:36hrs | 545 | by Staff reporter
Homelink aims to support start-ups
FINANCIAL services entity, Homelink, says it has come up with a programme to support the growth of micro enterprises as part of its initiative to boost economic growth.The company has come up ...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:44hrs | 930 | by Staff reporter
Exposing government links with mysterious FSG company
It seems Parliament has a knack for asking all the right questions when it comes to Fertiliser, Seed Grain (FSG) private limited. Investigations have revealed that the company is located at number 75a...Published: 26 Aug 2019 at 20:36hrs | 4765 | by Nicholas Ncube
Democracy and philanthropism in governance and five of Africa's most rare men in politics
Democracy is a system of governance in which the people choose their leaders by voting for them in elections. ... Philanthropy is free-giving of help or money to those in need. Governance is control o...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 22:34hrs | 883 | by Reginald Thabani Gola
The curse of education?
I was jolted by a friend's tweet last night. It said "I have learnt much in my life… but the biggest stumbling block to my learning has been my education!"So it turns out, life is really one...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 18:59hrs | 768 | by Zifiso Masiye
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