Monthly Archives: December 2023

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw PARENTS of Mpopoma High School pupils in Bulawayo are accusing teachers of abandoning their duties resulting in the school recording a low pass rate in local examinations. Parents who spoke to the Chronicle on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, said teachers were resorting to just sending notes on pupils’ cellphones […] …
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Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has paid tribute to the church for being at the forefront in terms of fostering a spirit of peace, love, harmony and unity, which is critical in the country’s socio-economic development. He was addressing thousands of congregants drawn from various church denominations during the 7th edition of the annual National […] …
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Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said the Second Republic’s bold engagement and re-engagement policy is opening new avenues for co-operation and strategic synergies, urging the nation to remain resolute in the face of illegal economic sanctions imposed by the West. As a result of the fast-track land reform programme in 2002, the former colonial […] …
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Chronicle Writers THE Matabeleland region and the Midlands province are revelling in several major transformative projects undertaken by the Second Republic under the stewardship of President Mnangagwa between January and December last year. As the nation enters the New Year, citizens say they want continuity and Government has assured them that it will maintain if […] …
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Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw IMPROVED accessibility, heightened marketing efforts and rising international interest boosted tourist arrivals to 494 878 in the third quarter of last year which was 41,9 percent higher than 348 559 recorded in the comparable period in 2022, statistics from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) indicate. The increase in tourist arrivals was attributed […] …
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Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co,zw STRIKER Obriel Chirinda says he remains a Bulawayo Chiefs player despite reports linking him with a move away from Amakhosi Amahle. The Soccer Star of the Year finalist says he only heard of the news of his move to join Dynamos from the media. “My contract with Chiefs lapses at the end […] …
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Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com The Centre for Talent Development (CTD) is gearing up to pay tribute to the esteemed literary figure, Gogo Barbara Clara Makhalisa Nkala through a captivating staging of her novel, “Umhlaba lo!” at Founders High School this month. Gogo Nkala, a stalwart in vernacular literature, has played a pivotal role in upholding IsiNdebele literature, […] …
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GOVERNMENT’S decision to mobilise Zimbabweans working in different countries across the globe to invest back home is paying dividends as evidenced by increased investments from diasporans. In 2022 Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Ambassador Frederick Shava challenged Zimbabwean diplomats to mobilise Zimbabweans domiciled in their countries of assignment to invest back home.  Minister Shava […] …
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Patrick Chitumba, patrick.chitumba@chronicle.co.zw MIDLANDS Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Owen Ncube has said drug and substance abuse has become a global issue threatening the very fabric of society and Zimbabwe is not spared. In a speech read on his behalf by the Secretary for Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution Mr Edgars Seenza, Minister Ncube said […] …
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Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com ON January 28, the charismatic teen sensation, Andrea The Vocalist, will mark his 15th birthday with the release of his debut album. The Uhambo hit-maker recently visited Bulawayo, collaborating with Amaqaqa Acapella at DAB Three Studios on a project that includes a track set to feature on his upcoming album. In an interview, […] …
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