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Mnangagwa's youths spoil for a fight
ZANU-PF youth leaders say they are ready to counter anti-government protests planned by opposition and civic groups, setting the stage for a bruising political fight.They also alleged a sinist...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:11hrs | 1133 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for marrying and indulging in sex with his daughter
A man has been jailed for indulging in sex with his wife - who is also his daughter.According to US media reports, Travis Fieldgrove freely admitted he had been indulging in sex with a woman w...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 18:22hrs | 5420 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe under confused leadership
People elect the kind of leadership they want and in most cases, unless forced otherwise, they are never wrong. If leadership imposes itself upon a people usually chaos is born and eradicating it will...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 08:24hrs | 2798 | by Clemen Moyo
Lionel Messi highest paid athlete in the world
Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi is the world's highest paid athlete, earning $127m in the past 12 months, according to the Forbes top 100 ranking.Juventus's Portugal forward Crist...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 08:23hrs | 2979 | by Daniel Itai
Harare fly-overs in bad shape: Engineers
A NUMBER of fly-overs in Harare are in need of urgent attention as they risk collapse, a civil engineer's body has warned.The structures include the Simon Mazorodze Road (Beatrice Road) fly-ov...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 07:28hrs | 1070 | by Staff reporter
Fading giants face off at BF
THE first episode of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League flagship clash is on this Sunday at Barbourfields Stadium where Highlanders host Dynamos. Never mind that the fading giants face off...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 06:54hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe to auction old airplanes
The national airline has written to treasury to grant them permission to auction some of its old airplanes so that they can at least salvage something from the fleet which is lying idle.The US...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 17:46hrs | 941 | by Staff reporter
Man loses R500k to armed robbers
A BEITBRIDGE man on Sunday reportedly lost more than half a million rand to armed robbers, who shot him seven times before driving away in his car.Muchineripi Hlaringo, a known money-changer a...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 07:16hrs | 2730 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe needs $12m to stay afloat
AIR ZIMBABWE judicial manager Reggie Saruchera says he is pushing authorities to avail a $12 million package to maintain the airline's fleet and acquire additional aircraft.Saruchera told parl...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 07:15hrs | 623 | by Staff reporter
Cellphone ignites fire as pair siphons fuel from car
TWO Gweru man sustained severe burns all over their bodies while vehicles worth US$9 000 were destroyed by a fire which started after one of them answered his cellphone while they were siphoning petro...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 06:55hrs | 904 | by Staff reporter
Honorable Joseph Chinotimba is a hands on MP
Solely looking for academic persons and technocrats to fill key positions in government and parastatals has not helped our cause. Some of the alumni are armchair 'bosses' not leaders who get d...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 19:42hrs | 3904 | by Thomas Murisa
Mthuli Ncube releases $5million to keep Zimbabwe lights on
THE Government will this week release US$5 million for the refurbishment of a power generating unit at Hwange Power Station (HPS) as part of contingency measures to ease the current crippling power sh...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:15hrs | 2520 | by Staff reporter
Form 3 pupil jailed for armed robbery
THE Form Three pupil from Sizane High School in Bulawayo who was recently arrested for armed robbery has been sentenced to five years in jail.However, he was lucky to be spared jail on conditi...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:09hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter
Buyanga faces jail over US$172k debt
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean businessman Frank Buyanga has been taken to court by Harare man, Patison Sithole, who is seeking his civil imprisonment over a 2014 US$172 000 debt which has remained uns...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 07:58hrs | 606 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sold a ruse over Mbare flats
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's much-hyped rehabilitation of Mbare flats is proving to be hot air after the company contracted by government and the Harare City Council to do the rehabilitation, FCG Si...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 06:54hrs | 826 | by Staff reporter
Ex-MP sued over false campaign promises
FORMER MDC-T Member of Parliament for Hwange Central Mr Brian Tshuma has been taken to court by his erstwhile campaign manager for failing to pay him for services rendered during the 2008 and 2013 ele...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 07:26hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
You will never walk alone, Comrade President
Events of the 18th to the 24th November 2017 in Zimbabwe are still vivid in the minds of many people across the world. The events were greeted by many with jubilation, tears of joy, all night celebrat...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 23:09hrs | 4630 | by Kennedy Mapesa Mandaza
Tsvangirai family won't hesitate to approach Mnangagwa for help
THE family of the late MDC founder Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday said it would not hesitate to continue approaching President Emmerson Mnangagwa for assistance should need arise, saying the country's le...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 08:03hrs | 2634 | by Staff reporter
Toy gun robbers arrested
Police have arrested two suspects accused of committing a spate of robbery, rape and housebreaking cases in Masvingo using toy guns. Blessing Chikeyi (22) of plot number 19 Cooden Farm, and Ju...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 07:51hrs | 567 | by Staff reporter
Harare pumping raw sewerage into dam
RAW and untreated sewerage is being pumped directly into Lake Chivero and other water bodies by Harare City Council, whose absolute sewerage and water treatment plants are battling with rampant illega...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 07:15hrs | 655 | by Staff reporter
Mastering the art of public speaking with Felix Zinhara
Standing in front of people and delivering a speech, keynote address be it at a social gathering or professional setting remains equally "life-threatening" even to those folks who claim some audacity ...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 21:08hrs | 293 | by Brian Maregedze
Chitungwiza Hospital 'privatisation' blocked
The government was forced to abandon private partnerships at Chitungwiza Central Hospital after it emerged that the public health institution was being used by private players to make money, it has be...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 09:12hrs | 1308 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe's outlook remains uncertain'
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Zimbabwe's outlook remains uncertain, warning that the large fiscal adjustments needed will be politically and socially difficult to implement.The fu...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 07:51hrs | 516 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa undeterred by sanctions
Zimbabwe will leverage on its natural resources and will not be deterred by the economic embargoes imposed by Western nations, President Mnangagwa has said. The Head of State and Governm...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 07:45hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa buys new weapons
ZIMBABWE's state security forces have acquired new equipment and weapons, including water cannons, teargas canisters and guns, to prepare to combat looming street protests due to the collapsing econom...Published: 31 May 2019 at 08:14hrs | 6566 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents told to brace for more water cuts
BULAWAYO residents have been warned to brace for more water cuts as the city council seeks US$4,6 million to refurbish its ageing water infrastructure. City engineer Dumisani Gwethe made the warning d...Published: 30 May 2019 at 07:56hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter
Funding for Zimbabwe's healthcare now dire
The country's healthcare system has become unsustainable in the face of serious funding challenges and for the umpteenth time, Zimbabweans have to brace for yet another gruelling round of increases in...Published: 29 May 2019 at 08:06hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
MDC MPs face fresh charges
MDC legislators Lloyd Mukapiko (Redcliff) and Settlement Chikwinya (Mbizo), who are facing charges of attempting to subvert a constitutionally-elected government, have been slapped with new charges....Published: 29 May 2019 at 08:04hrs | 1106 | by Staff reporter
Top dog fashion trends to follow in 2019
It's hard to keep up with the latest fashion trends and always dress to impress, especially since the designers' preferences for certain colors, fabrics, and patterns change at least twice a year. How...Published: 27 May 2019 at 14:48hrs | 658 | by Staff writer
Remembering the Black Russian
In 1982, Dumiso Dabengwa and Lookout Khalisabantu Vumindaba Masuku were detained at the behest of the administration of Robert Gabriel Mugabe on what turned out to be trumped-up charges of alleged tre...Published: 26 May 2019 at 13:51hrs | 265 | by Muchadeyi Ashton Masunda
Sadness at the hands of the Zanu-PF
In just this past week, the online news media in Zimbabwe has been rife with stories about renewed calls for the Zimbabwe army to remove Mnangagwa, the existence of ‘operation restore economy', and ...Published: 25 May 2019 at 17:03hrs | 3131 | by GoodNess Nwachukwu
Man catches wife pants down with churchmate
A praise and worship team- member at Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries who lied to her husband that she was going for music practice while she went for trysts at her churchmate's house was ...Published: 25 May 2019 at 15:35hrs | 4970 | by Staff reporter
Winless Bosso declare war on WiFi Boys
WINLESS Bulawayo soccer giants Highlanders have declared war on TelOne FC, with skipper Ariel Sibanda saying they will throw everything at the Gweru side who they face in a Castle Lager Premiership ma...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:26hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Akbays for Dembare scalp
NGEZI Platinum Stars coach Erol Akbay says his side increased the intensity of their training this week to try and turn around their fortunes. They meet stricken giants Dynamos at Rufaro tomorrow. ...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:24hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Twitter defends Welshman Ncube
Twitter users have defended MDC Vice President Professor Welshman Ncube for his decision to donate ten beasts towards the MDC Congress that kicked off in the Midlands town of Gweru on Friday.S...Published: 24 May 2019 at 13:44hrs | 3423 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MDC congress: Redefining the people's agenda
This weekend the MDC will hold its elective congress in Gweru, Midlands province, under the theme Defining a new course for Zimbabwe. This is the 5th congress we are holding since February 1999, when ...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:39hrs | 701 | by Tendai Biti
Best/ top data transfer apps from iPhone to Android
At some point in our lives, we all might have to switch from a device to another, whether for luxury purpose or to meet other needs. However, this decision comes with another demand, which often gets ...Published: 22 May 2019 at 14:32hrs | 726 | by Staff Writer
Soldier, taxi driver fined for stealing Cyclone Idai aid
A CHIPINGE soldier and a taxi driver who were accused of stealing Cyclone Idai relief aid escaped jail, but were fined $500 after their charges were amended by the State.Bigbrain Sithole (23) ...Published: 22 May 2019 at 06:23hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
Joint executorship for Mtukudzi's estate
THE Master of High Court has jointly appointed Daisy Mtukudzi and another family member - Vennah Muchakagara - as executors to the estate of the late music icon Dr Oliver Mtukudzi.Daisy and Mu...Published: 21 May 2019 at 23:22hrs | 1983 | by Staff reporter
Patriotic Union of MaNdebeleland
While I was going through my archives I came across the Election Manifesto below. Quite interesting.PATRIOTIC UNION OF MANDEBELELAND (PUMA)ELECTION MANIFES...Published: 21 May 2019 at 12:35hrs | 3775 | by PUMA
Briefcase company fraudsters arrested
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested two Harare suspected fraudsters who allegedly used a briefcase company to swindle two chemical supplying companies of products worth more than $32 000.Elton Ch...Published: 21 May 2019 at 06:23hrs | 1176 | by Staff reporter
RBZ scraps 1:1 rate for oil marketing firms
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has directed banks to discontinue twinning arrangements for their customers, with a view to promote efficient functioning of interbank market and willing-buyer willi...Published: 21 May 2019 at 06:20hrs | 875 | by Staff reporter
Chidhakwa, Gudyanga case further remanded
Former Mines and Mining Development Minister Walter Chidhakwa and his former Permanent Secretary Francis Gudyanga were yesterday back in court and their case was further remanded to June 28 pending th...Published: 21 May 2019 at 06:14hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa in serious trouble As the dialogue makes headway
It was clear to all but Few and some on Zimbabwean left that any unlikely agreement with Chamisa would only lead to further the agenda of regime change. The unconstitutional removal of the constitutio...Published: 21 May 2019 at 06:05hrs | 12034 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Same crime two laws, what a shame!
Dear ZRP Commissioner GeneralThe publication in today's Chronicle of the arrest a fraudster who cheated a home seeker of R470 000 left me with a lot of questions on the universal application o...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:49hrs | 2363 | by Munya Shumba
Nothing new about the 'new dispensation'
Grace Mugabe is like a civet cat's stench. It's so strong it will burn your nostrils. And it doesn't go away in a hurry. Now, that disgraceful smell is hanging around President Emmerson Mnangagwa's se...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:27hrs | 367 | by Tawanda Majoni
Major Matabeleland roads under reconstruction
THE multi-million dollar road infrastructure development programme undertaken by the Government has moved a gear up with work on the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road and Bulawayo-Tsholotsho Road now underway, amon...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:13hrs | 1583 | by Staff reporter
A bottle of cooking oil and sugar is all they need
Did Gogo Siboniso eat anything today, may be yes but maybe not since the aged do not go up the nearest anti hill to announce their predicament. Rather, they die silently pretending all is well with th...Published: 18 May 2019 at 18:21hrs | 307 | by Thomas Murisa
Fuel crisis has nothing to do with MDC unconstitutionalism
Some of the problems Zimbabwe is facing today are clearly due to faulty thinking resulting in people mixing issues —and not knowing what the idiom "fair game" means.For starters, if Presiden...Published: 17 May 2019 at 17:32hrs | 3458 | by Conway Tutani
International police hunt for former Mugabe favourite Minister
Former Zimbabwe tourism minister Walter Mzembi who skipped the country after being arraigned for corruption has been placed on the interpol wanted list after he failed to appear in court in Harare Wed...Published: 15 May 2019 at 16:36hrs | 6191 | by Methusi Ncube
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