Monthly Archives: November 2022

Raymond Jaravaza in Tsholotsho LITTLE Dineo dashes into the house from school, throws her school bag on the sofa and rushes to whisper something into her mother’s ears. She doesn’t mind that there are visitors – Tsholotsho Senator Alice Dube and a Saturday Chronicle news crew – because her only concern is relaying an important […] …
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Flora Fadzai Sibanda, Chronicle Reporter BABY showers for daddies, a thing that we thought would never take root in Africa, is Zimbabwe’s new culture and is gaining popularity after weathering some backlash from patriarchs. Man showers or dad-chelors, the male version of the baby shower, have seen men delight in pleasures that were reserved for […] …
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Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter Twenty years ago, young Sandra had to jump over the family locked gate in Bulawayo’s Nkulumane suburb in order to attend dance practice. The former Iyasa member had to overcome many obstacles to make it and in 2001 she announced her presence by releasing her debut album, “Mama”. Last week Sandy […] …
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GOVERNMENT has pledged ZW$2 billion to fund refurbishment and rehabilitation of the National Railways of Zimbabwe equipment and infrastructure. The Minister of State for Presidential Affairs and Monitoring Implementation of Government Programmes Dr Joram Gumbo announced the Government’s pledge when he visited the NRZ on Thursday. Dr Gumbo said Government was committed to funding the […] …
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ANOTHER embarrassing display from Qatar ended in defeat and almost certain elimination from the World Cup but at least fans of the host nation inside a half-full Al Thumama Stadium had some consolation: they got to see their side score. Senegal were themselves far from impressive but still had too much for their hapless opponents, […] …
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Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter DRAMATIC highs and lows characterised the just ended Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season. Clubs, fans and coaches were not spared by the pendulum of fate. This was the first full season for local teams after Covid-19 and there were high expectations for the return of football after a two-year hiatus. […] …
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Raymond Jaravaza, Showbiz Correspondent WE were praised, appreciated and also ridiculed and scorned after we published a list of Bulawayo’s most influential people. Through social media and on the streets of Bulawayo people gathered in agreement and in disagreement as they debated the list. Today we publish your thoughts on who you think deserves to […] …
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Prosper Ndlovu in Niamey, Niger PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe will no longer lag behind other nations in terms of development as ongoing economic transformation measures being spearheaded under the Second Republic are already yielding positive results. In keeping with the regional and global development goals, he said Zimbabwe is making strides in structurally transforming […] …
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