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Minister Machakaire captures reckless driving, leading to arrest and bus impoundment
Zimbabwe's Minister of Youth, Tino Machakaire, took swift action after witnessing a reckless bus driver endangering the lives of passengers. The incident, which occurred on a busy road, prompted Macha...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 13:45hrs | 3289 | by Staff reporter
Family leaves coffin at Ecosure branch after funeral cost dispute
A family in Zimbabwe has expressed their frustration and despair after leaving their relative's coffin at an Ecosure branch, following the company's refusal to cover the funeral costs. The denial of t...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 13:42hrs | 1768 | by Staff reporter
Will Namibia be next on 27 November 2024?
THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY: what for former US President Bill Clinton was "It's the Economy, Stupid" in his 1992 election campaign for the White House; is playing out for the Brenthurst Foundation - found...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 15:01hrs | 1266 | by Jonathan Moyo
Andile Lungisa accuses NPA of 'weaponizing' SA legal system
Former ANC leader Andile Lungisa has voiced strong criticism of South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), alleging it has been "weaponized" to criminalize prominent figures within the Afric...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 13:26hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter
Devaluation fails to halt ZiG free-fall
Zimbabwe's new local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has taken another hit, losing an additional 11% of its value in under a month following a substantial 43% "devaluation" announced by monetary au...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 13:49hrs | 4487 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chivayo promises vehicle rewards to Scotland FC players
Controversial tenderpreneurs Wicknell Chivayo has pledged to reward Mabvuku MP Scott Sakupwanya's team, Scotland FC, with a fleet of vehicles if they secure a win against MP Innocent Benza's Herentals...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 12:02hrs | 1626 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's lawyer says ZiG has expired
Nelson Chamisa's lawyer has alleged that Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), introduced in April as a stabilizing alternative to the Zimbabwean dollar, may have lost its status a...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 19:19hrs | 3186 | by Staff reporter
IMF cautions Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE won't solve its economic challenges via the gold-backed ZiG currency that it launched in April and has since had to devalue, the International Monetary Fund said."There's a tendency t...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:30hrs | 4003 | by Staff reporter
Muppet Starmer says Israel has the right, Iran should not respond
In a call for calm amidst escalating military tensions in the Middle East, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged Iran not to retaliate following Israel's airstrikes targeting military sites in Iran...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 16:42hrs | 940 | by Staff reporter
ED2030 a reality as Zanu-PF passes resolution to amend the Constitution
Former Deputy Information Minister and current ZANU PF Member of Parliament for Bikita South, Energy Mutodi, announced that the ruling party has resolved to amend the constitution to extend President ...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 13:03hrs | 1417 | by Staff reporter
ZAA Founder on Diaspora, ZIG, Xenophobia and Julius Malema
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."Aristotle's age-old dictum has been used and sometimes abused to the point of cliché.But whatever truth; b...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 13:02hrs | 542 | by Staff Reporter
Killer Zivhu aligns with ED2030 faction, showers praise to Mnangagwa
Former Zanu PF Member of Parliament for Chivi South, Killer Zivhu, has publicly praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter).In his message, Zivhu described Mn...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 17:55hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: How big is Namatai Kwekweza's mouth?
A senior official in Zimbabwe's government has sparked outrage by ridiculing the abduction and torture of human rights activist Namatai Kwekweza during a session at the African Union's 81st Ordinary S...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 10:02hrs | 1129 | by Staff reporter
Fire breaks out at Hadon n Sly complex in Bulawayo City centre
A FIRE has broken out at Haddon n Sly Building in Bulawayo on the underground floor.Two fire tenders have been deployed to extinguish the fire.The Chronicle could not establ...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: 'There is no vacancy in Mnangagwa's office'
A senior Zimbabwe government official refuted claims that a rift has emerged between the president and his deputy as the ruling party holds an annual conference.The meeting, which runs until S...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 19:45hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's photo with Mugabe's iconic moustache goes viral
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has become the center of online attention following the release of a photo from yesterday's Politburo meeting, where his new moustache drew comparisons to the late ...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 08:36hrs | 4756 | by Staff reporter
Know your history:- Filabusi Memorial and the Edkins Store killings
Why Visit?: - This historic site remembers one of the earliest European murders of the Matabele Rebellion or First Umvukela of 1896. There seems no doubt that the initial killings occurred on ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 15:48hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa plotted coup against Mugabe for years, claims ex-CIO
In a startling revelation, former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Deputy Director General Lovemore Itai Mukandi has claimed that President Emmerson Mnangagwa had been plotting the 2017 coup ag...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 08:03hrs | 3683 | by Staff reporter
Netanyahu family to enter underground bunker in Jerusalem should Iran launch attack?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family plan to enter the underground bunker complex in Jerusalem, designed for top officials in case of an Iranian attack on Israel. This information comes fr...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 21:35hrs | 1489 | by Tal Shalev
Godfrey Tsenengamu files police report over parody X (Twitter) account
Godfrey Tsenengamu, a prominent political figure, has filed a police report at the Harare Central Police Station against an unknown individual who allegedly created a parody X (formerly Twitter) accou...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 12:07hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Land Rover owners unite for charity drive from Harare to Shamva
This past Sunday, the spirited community of Land Rover owners in Zimbabwe gathered in Harare's bustling Central Business District for a special event that transcended mere car enthusiasm. Participants...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 09:51hrs | 875 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest woman for assaulting 10-month-old baby in viral video
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of a 30-year-old woman for allegedly assaulting her 10-month-old daughter with a stick in Temberere Village, Zimunya, Mutare, on October 11,...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 16:35hrs | 3555 | by Staff reporter
Standard Bank employee jumps to death at workplace
A Standard Bank employee has tragically died after jumping from the 7th floor of the bank's head offices on Baker Street in Rosebank, Johannesburg, in what is believed to be a suicide. The incident oc...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 16:35hrs | 5794 | by Staff reporter
US willing to help rebrand Zimbabwe
In a recent address to the American Chamber of Commerce in Zimbabwe, United States Ambassador to Harare Pamela Tremont expressed her country's readiness to assist Zimbabwe in rebranding its image and ...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 12:08hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter
Biden tells President Trump to 'get a life' and 'help these people'
The US president has criticized his predecessor's rhetoric about the recent hurricanes which have battered the nationUS President Joe Biden has lashed out at his predecessor, Donald Trump, whe...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 17:22hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Collen Malatji issues fiery warning to Ramaphosa
In a passionate and defiant address during a march from Luthuli House to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in Sandton, African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) President Collen Malatji deliv...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 17:17hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new land tenure policy is unconstitutional and invalid
A few days ago, the government of Zimbabwe announced some major changes to its land tenure laws.According to information minister Jenfan Muswere, "All land held by beneficiaries of the Land Re...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 08:30hrs | 866 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
WATCH: Zimbabwe cracks down on retailers smuggling flour
The Zimbabwe Republic Police, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, will launch a series of raids on retailers suspected of smuggling flour into ...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 18:13hrs | 1223 | by Staff reporter
Daisy Mtukudzi in accident with Chivayo donated car
Daisy Mtukudzi, the widow of the late renowned musician and national hero Oliver Mtukudzi, was involved in a car accident at the Warren Park roundabout in Harare on Thursday morning. She was driving a...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 10:46hrs | 3551 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe says basic goods in limited supply after ZiG devaluation
Zimbabwe said the steep devaluation of its gold-backed currency last month has triggered shortages of bread, sugar and other staples in its formally regulated stores, suggesting the country's latest e...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 16:38hrs | 3276 | by Staff reporter
ZiG's false promise: Debunking the gold-backed myth
Some of us said it from day one, but we were accused of being 'prophets of doom'.When the Zimbabwe authorities declared war on illegal money changers, ostensibly, in order to 'defend' the stab...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 16:36hrs | 1400 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
WATCH: A swarm of bees attacked a thief somewhere in ZImbabwe
A thief was attacked by a swarm of bees after stealing a battery from a house, compelling him to return the stolen item. Speaking in the shona language, the thief admitted that this was his th...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 11:56hrs | 2062 | by Staff reporter
War veteran faces eviction amid corruption scandal
Bernard Masendeke, a war veteran popularly known as "Shumba," is facing eviction from a farm he has occupied for nearly 20 years following a court order linked to a corruption scandal involving senior...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 17:24hrs | 1370 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers strike EcoBank branch in daylight heist
In a daring daylight robbery, six masked men armed with pistols stormed the EcoBank branch at the Parkade Centre, located at the corner of 9th Avenue and Fife Street in Bulawayo, making off with sever...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 16:07hrs | 4033 | by Staff reporter
Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah
Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in combat with Hezbollah in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement on Wednesday. Three of those killed are commanders, and seven other soldiers...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 16:40hrs | 1125 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police viral 'potato theft' video
A video circulating on social media has ignited allegations of potato theft at Strathmore Farm in Banket, leading to widespread speculation within the community. However, the Zimbabwe Republic Police ...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 12:59hrs | 577 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF never helped ANC/Umkhonto wesizwe during Apartheid: MRP tells Ramaphosa
MTHWAKAZI REPUBLIC PARTY has corrected South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for thanking Zanu PF and Zimbabwe for helping South Africa during the liberation war indicating that it was not Zan...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 22:35hrs | 1740 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe pursues legal action over confiscated fire tenders in Lithuania
The Zimbabwean government is actively exploring all legal avenues, including international arbitration, to recover 17 fire tenders that were seized by Lithuania last year while being shipped from Bela...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:25hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
Cracking the code on forex trading: How does it really work?
Engaging in forex trading presents an opportunity for South Africans to participate in the international financial scene and potentially make profits by leveraging currency fluctuations. There is grow...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 23:12hrs | 523 | by Staff Reporter
'Govt must adjust ZiG salaries following currency devaluation'
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has called on Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube and the government to take immediate action in adjusting salaries following the official devaluatio...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 17:52hrs | 1880 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, ANC were publicly sworn enemies
Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF and South Africa's old National Party government were publicly sworn enemies. Privately, their relationship was a bit more complicated.On 7 and 8 February, 1983, for instanc...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 10:42hrs | 1263 | by Peter Fabricius
Bosso summoned for refusing to accept ghost penalty
Highlanders FC has been summoned to appear before the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Ad Hoc Committee following the abandonment of their Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final match against Simba Bhora FC. The ...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:20hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Kingdom Blue faces complaints over unpaid dues
Kingdom Blue, a prominent company known for its services in [specific industry], is facing growing discontent among its customers as reports of unpaid dues and unresolved grievances continue to surfac...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 11:00hrs | 1663 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe is the most beautiful place,' says Grand Tour team
The Grand Tour team, including renowned host Jeremy Clarkson, has praised Zimbabwe as "arguably the most beautiful place we have ever been to." Clarkson and his team recently explored various parts of...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 09:04hrs | 724 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean cricketer arrested on charges of attempted murder
Zimbabwean cricketer Tarisai Musakanda has been arrested and faces a serious charge of attempt to murder following a domestic dispute with his wife, Tinodiwanashe Makunike, also known as Mai Dewei....Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 17:17hrs | 1505 | by Staff reporter
Passengers escape death as CAG bus burns to ashes
Dozens of passengers narrowly escaped death on Wednesday afternoon when a CAG bus travelling from Harare to Kariba caught fire in Hurungwe.Several passengers sustained minor injuries in a stam...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 14:37hrs | 633 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Ramaphosa's Deputy faints on stage
Deputy President Paul Mashatile was rushed to hospital on Saturday afternoon after fainting on stage, according to a report.State broadcaster, SABC News reported that Limpopo Premier, Dr ...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 16:02hrs | 2870 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Daring thief escapes mob by scaling 30-meter tower light in Zimbabwe
In a dramatic and heart-stopping scene in Rimuka, Kadoma, Zimbabwe, a thief went to extraordinary lengths to evade capture, scaling a towering 30-meter light pole in a desperate bid to escape a pursui...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 17:26hrs | 3074 | by Staff reporter
King Mzilikazi preserved his heritage
South African historian, musician, and versatile creative Mbuso Khoza highlights that when Ndebele King Mzilikazi Khumalo kaMatshobana departed from what is now Zululand in 1821 after breaking away fr...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:41hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
What Zimbabweans need to know about Starlink, and how to order
GREAT news for internet users across Zimbabwe - Starlink has officially launched nationwide services as of September 7, 2024.After months of anticipation and a slight delay, Zimbabweans can no...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 16:08hrs | 2965 | by Staff reporter
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