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Prison officer smokes out goats thief
A PRISON officer sold out a Chipinge woman who was allegedly preying on other villagers' goats after she sold him two suspected stolen goats.Eliza Sithole (47), of Mwandifira village, is now i...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:10hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter
Pauline claims cyber-attacks
MUSICIAN Pauline Gunduza yesterday said she had been subjected to abuse and insults on social media after filing a police report against Edzai Isu Trust director Tafadzwa Muzondo who allegedly fondled...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:07hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Heroes never looked back
Heroes never looked back, In their desire to liberate Zimbabwe, They took it forward like preying lions, They took the struggle to the top, Stiring those who had turned on their fearfu...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 09:04hrs | 246 | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa
SA bound bus armed robber arrested
A BEITRIDGE man, who was part of a five-men armed robber gang that robbed 32 Brooklyn Bus passengers of cash and property valued at about R200 000, $16 300 and US$340 in February, has been arrested wh...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:01hrs | 1497 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi healing measures crucial to national healing/unity
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission tomorrow begins the process of taking the country through 21 days of sharing mechanisms on healing and reconciliation. NPRC's outreach programme covers...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 08:07hrs | 393 | by Chronicle Editorial Comment
Elliot Moyo's death, Twitter reacts
Most social media users don't believe the reports, saying there could be yet another resurrection miracle on the way.Several Zimbabwean news publications reported on Monday that Brighton Ellio...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 09:42hrs | 44408 | by Staff reporter
Why Engineer Elias Mudzuri is not a favourite to win the presidency in MDC-Alliance.
As the MDC-Alliance Congress gathers momentum, there are conspiracy theories and smear campaigning going around in the social media where people are discussing about the preferred candidate to lead th...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 12:51hrs | 5015 | by Leonard Koni
'Starving villagers' skin neighbour's cow
TWO villagers from Siampongo in Binga have been jailed nine years each for skinning and stealing the carcass of their neighbour's cow, which had died on its own.Tedious Mudenda (38) and Fanuel...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:49hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter
Chinamasa's wife implicated in tobacco cartels
THE Tobacco Association of Zimbabwe (TAZ) yesterday alleged corruption in the tobacco industry, with Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) board chairperson Monica Chinamasa's name coming out promin...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 06:59hrs | 1144 | by Staff reporter
Mugabeist G4Os and their aging geriatric could not even read the signs
In November 2018, His Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, boldly declared the open and unrelenting warfare against the evil of endemic corruption."In the Second Republic, we wil...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 10:04hrs | 2301 | by Christopher Mutsvangwa
Pair arrested for killing a marauding lion
TWO Tsholotsho men have been arrested for killing a lioness which was part of a pride that preyed on their livestock and allegedly killed over 200 livestock in a space of two months.The pair a...Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 06:57hrs | 1448 | by Staff reporter
'We'll die for Mnangagwa'
The Zanu-PF Youth League has said it is ready to die for President Mnangagwa and defend his grand vision to revitalise Zimbabwe's economy which has been in the doldrums. Youth League national ...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 18:09hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths say they're ready to die for Mnangagwa
The Zanu-PF Youth League has said it is ready to die for President Mnangagwa and defend his grand vision to revitalise Zimbabwe's economy which has been in the doldrums.Youth League national s...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 09:55hrs | 2124 | by Staff Reporter
Octogenarian hacked to death
A 25-YEAR-OLD man from Nkayi allegedly hacked to death an 89-year-old man from Gweru on Sunday after accusing the octogenarian of spreading falsehoods about him.Inspector Joel Goko, the Midlan...Published: 28 Feb 2019 at 06:17hrs | 1045 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's rural politics
The vulnerability of Rural Zimbabweans politically is appalling. It doesn't matter how politically clear they may be or how knowledgeable of their human rights they are, they still fall prey to Zanu-P...Published: 23 Feb 2019 at 08:04hrs | 2168 | by Clement Moyo
Disinformation and misinformation the new battlefront
EDITOR,The information age has brought with it many opportunities as well as challenges. Is it not ironic that in this digital age where information is supposed to be available at our fingerti...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:38hrs | 819 | by Davison Kaiyo.
Southern Africa's problem of political elite impunity
Former South African deputy foreign affairs minister Aziz Pahad's support for the Maduro regime in Venezuela throws into sharp relief the acceptance by political elites in Southern Africa of die-hard ...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:25hrs | 158 | by Tendai Biti and Mills
Discord at Dynamos mirrors national ills
WITH about a month-and-a-half to go before the start of the 2019 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season, there is a lot of excitement generated from the activities in the transfer market, where clu...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 07:35hrs | 503 | by Editorial - newsday
Bushiri, Magaya and the gospel of prosperity
IT was perhaps the most striking picture that came from the spectacle that accompanied Shepherd Bushiri's appearance at the Pretoria Special Commercial Crimes Court last week.It was the pictur...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 05:50hrs | 2510 | by Staff reporter
Fake bond notes flood Chipinge streets
COUNTERFEIT bond notes are flooding the streets of Chipinge with accusing fingers being pointed at illegal money changers targeting unsuspecting street clients.A survey revealed that the victi...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:35hrs | 2871 | by Staff reporter
Makandiwa court ruling challenged
A Harare business couple which lost a $6,5 million claim against United Family International Church (UFIC) leader Emmanuel Makandiwa and his wife Ruth, over an alleged false prophecy, has approached t...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 22:55hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
Damn you, Grim Reaper!
Those who grew up in the village, as Bishop Lazi did, know very well that birds and animals of prey hunt by stealth.Eagles are particularly a menace, especially by the regularity with which th...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:01hrs | 255 | by Bishop Lazarus
Taxi driver murdered in cold blood
A TAXI driver was murdered in cold blood allegedly by three suspected carjackers who had hired him from the Central Business District (CBD) in Gweru pretending to be going to Woodlands suburb. ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 00:04hrs | 933 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Makandiwa wins 'false prophecy' lawsuit
UNITED Family International Church leader Emmanuel Makandiwa and his wife, Ruth, have won the $6,5 million "false prophecy" claim after the High Court dismissed the application by a business couple th...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 07:26hrs | 945 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF urges members to defend the revolution
THE ruling Zanu-PF has encouraged its members to defend the revolution at a time when the country is under siege from rogue MDC-Alliance elements and its allies who instigated a damaging stayaway last...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:20hrs | 275 | by Staff rpeorter
'Information as a threat to national security'
We publish the full presentation by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Senator Monica Mutsvangwa at the Zimbabwe National Defence University in Harare last week....Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:13hrs | 362 | by Senator Monica Mutsvangwa
Chamisa unleashes touts to punish supporters
It is unusual for a political party to threaten, assault and destroy the livelihoods of its own supporters and voters, but the MDC-Alliance has this week managed this by unleashing tsotsis and touts a...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 00:00hrs | 1247 | by Staff reporter
Sexual allegations rock Zimbabwe's National Aids Council
Government has launched an investigation into the operations of the National Aids Council (NAC) over allegations of sexual harassment, corporate sleaze and maladministration.The probe coincide...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 08:43hrs | 1141 | by Staff rpeorter
Growing role of Zimbabwe's Embassy in China
ZIMBABWE and China have excellent relations that date back to the pre-independence era. During the visit by His Excellency, President ED Mnangagwa, in April 2018, relations were elevated to the highes...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:58hrs | 185 | by Mr Chikawa
Zimbabwe bird smuggler caught with 19 rare eggs at Heathrow
THE self-proclaimed "Pablo Escobar of the falcon egg trade" is facing another lengthy jail sentence after being caught at Heathrow airport with a stash of 19 rare eggs strapped to his chest.Je...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 13:23hrs | 3430 | by The Telegraph (UK)
May true men of God stand up
Most prophets of today seem no different from where-is-the-dice wheelers and dealers of the seventies. Many sick people and their kinsmen are left counting their losses after being duped of plenty mon...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 09:07hrs | 1297 | by Tondo Murisa.
Government to recruit 3,000 teachers
THE Government will on Wednesday and Thursday recruit 3 000 teachers in a bid to improve the teacher to pupil ratio as it moves to enhance the quality of education in schools.In a notice dated...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 10:11hrs | 1467 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean students fall prey to scammers
What began as a dream to hone their skills and knowledge in international capitals of the world such as Beijing has turned out to be a living nightmare for many Zimbabwean students.Duped out o...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 09:35hrs | 1043 | by Fatima Bulla
What if witchcraft is our technology?
One of my aunts is a drama queen. She is bubbly and energetic, and a storyteller of note. Whenever she is around, we all find ourselves surrounding her and listening to tale after tale of her adventur...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 09:20hrs | 765 | by Thandekile Moyo
'Sex-for-jobs culture prevalent in arts'
CERTIFIED model, actress and upcoming producer Joyline Chiedza Basira said although women have made significant inroads in the film industry over the years, many traditional and cultural bottlenecks s...Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 14:44hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
More feathers fly in fake chicks scam
THE "fake broiler chicks" saga that recently rocked Bulawayo has hit another high amid revelations that the alleged fraudsters were also painting the chicks in question with red and black oxide before...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 13:03hrs | 1756 | by Staff reporter
Daylight robbery of pricing at 4:1, but giving change at 1:1
As economic recovery measures are implemented, let's discuss this wrong mentality - yes, wrong - that nothing works until everything works because in real life there are no quick and easy fixes....Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 06:30hrs | 2634 | by Conway Tutani
Motlanthe commission: Too little, too late
MDC Alliance leaders appeared before the Kgalema Motlanthe-led commission of inquiry into the August 1 killings and the presentation by Tendai Biti and Nelson Chamisa left the commissioners in awe....Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 07:43hrs | 1412 | by Wilton Machimbira
UK based gold digger nurse sued for $127,000
A nurse who claimed she was "showered" with luxury gifts by her wealthy fiancé hurled her engagement ring across court as she was ordered to pay him back more than £100 000 (US$127 000).Zimb...Published: 01 Dec 2018 at 14:27hrs | 659 | by Staff reporter
Adulterous Zim woman ordered to pay US$127,000 to UK lover
A nurse who claimed she was "showered" with luxury gifts by her wealthy fiancé hurled her engagement ring across court as she was ordered to pay him back more than £100,000 (US$127,000). Zim...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 16:12hrs | 8170 | by Staff Reporter
Lecturers prey on female students
OVER 75 percent of female students in tertiary institutions are being sexually harassed and the chief culprits are male lecturers, Female Students' Network Trust executive director Mrs Evernice Munand...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 05:49hrs | 1401 | by Staff reporter
Founded on cruelty, fuelled by money
Are we about to see the end of one of South Africa's most infamous practices - Captive Lion Breeding (CLB) for hunting and trading of their parts? If Parliament adopts the recommendations of a hard-hi...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 11:56hrs | 1160 | by Andreas Wilson-Späth
Beer price back to normal
Beer price which had more than doubled over the past weeks has normalised, while charges for other beverages have also significantly come down.A pint of beer had shot up to $5 owing to panic b...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 18:19hrs | 5369 | by Staff reporter
Zifa circus: New details emerge
FRESH details have emerged on how Zifa president Philip Chiyangwa allegedly used dirty tricks to try and ring fence his position from being contested in the December 1 board elections, with disqualifi...Published: 10 Nov 2018 at 11:05hrs | 1154 | by Staff reporter
A dismissal that changed the course of Zimbabwe's history
The band played on. Feverishly. Madly. Deafening sounds and wet, clammy bodies gyrating against each other in lustful, prodigal passions. Zimbabwe was enthralled by a mad political spectacle. It was t...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 05:57hrs | 4722 | by Tichaona Zindoga
16 students fall pregnant at same school in 10 months
A secondary school in Chirumanzu district in Midlands province has been hit by a spate of student pregnancies, recording a staggering 16 pregnancies in the past 10 months.National Aids Council...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:58hrs | 1834 | by Staff reporter
Villagers celebrate wife snatcher's death
A MAN from Lukala village in Inyathi died after his manhood was crashed by a hammer which he had earlier used to knock down a man whose wife he was allegedly caught in bed with.The incident that h...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 08:06hrs | 1231 | by Staff reporter
Betting shops have sprouted across Zimbabwe
In recent years, soccer betting shops have sprouted across the country.From early morning till late into the night, the betting outlets are always a hive of activity.Indeed, betting ha...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 09:28hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF rigged electoral victory is worse than a Pyrrhic - dog got hare's ticks and worse
You can tell the dog has a flea or tick problem by the frequency the poor creature scratches itself and the greater the vigour the greater the infestation! Rigging the recent elections was the easy bi...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 19:57hrs | 1620 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Go Warriors Go
The Zimbabwe Warriors are in for a kill. They edged Democratic Republic of Congo at their own backyard and are expected to inflict another injury at home.Thousands of kilometers away from home...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 09:58hrs | 2534 | by Leonard Koni
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