Mkhululi Ncube – themkhust@gmail.com RHUMBA artist Mdabuli Mbongo Sibanda of Mdawini and Izingonyama Sound has died. He was 31. His brother and core leader of the band, Zizwe Mdawini Sibanda confirmed the death of his brother in an accident in Cape Town South Africa. He said the accident also claimed the lives of three other […] …
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Monthly Archives: September 2024
Pioneering Apostolic Faith Church clergyman dies
Online Reporter ONE of Zimbabwe’s popular religious organisations, The Apostolic Faith Church, has lost a giant following the death of one of its pioneer pastors, Reverend Lot Mateza (85). The church, one of the oldest in the country, was founded in 1955 by the late Rev Morgan Sengwayo in Pelandaba suburb, Bulawayo before later spreading […] …
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Jumbo killing angers Victoria Falls residents
Online Reporter ZIMBABWE National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) rangers have courted the ire of concerned tourism players and wildlife conservationists in Victoria Falls after they shot and killed a female elephant that had strayed into Low Density residential area. While ordinary residents from across the city immediately crowded Reynard Road near Seven 11 […] …
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17 people killed in South Africa mass shooting
Victims are relatives and neighbours who were preparing memorial for slain loved ones
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Spoilt brat! Man severely assaults mother for refusing to give him money
Sheronrose Mugombi, mugombisheronrose@gmail.com A MAN from Karoi was jailed for six months for punching his mother after she refused to give him money. In a statement on X, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said on 4 September the accused person asked for some money from the complainant, his mother, and she refused to […] …
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Knife brandishing man who robbed woman at police station, jailed 12 months
Sheronrose Mugombi, mugombisheronrose@gmail.com A 36-YEAR-OLD man was jailed 12 months by the Beitbridge Magistrate court for stealing a phone with US$60 in its pouch. In a statement on X, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said on 21 September the complainant was coming from the Limpopo View police cottages when Benard Pedzisai emerged from […] …
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RBZ liberalises exchange rate and tightens loan regulations to combat economic volatility
Prosper Ndlovu, prosper.ndlovu@chronicle.co.zw THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has liberalised the exchange rate, effectively devaluing the local currency for the first time since its adoption in April, while tightening the screws on loans by raising the bank lending rate from 20 percent to 35 percent with immediate effect. Earlier reports yesterday suggested the Central […] …
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WATCH: New air ambulance service transforms emergency care in Bulawayo
Raymond jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com A cloud of dust blanketed a section of the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) aerodrome as the rotor blades of an Ansat helicopter whirred in the air, announcing the arrival of a life-saving air ambulance at one of the country’s major referral hospitals in Bulawayo yesterday. The helicopter, a flying intensive care unit, […] …
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The life and times of Mzoe…Bulawayo’s multi-talented artist
Sipepisiwe Moyo, moyosipepisiwe@gmail.com ARTS play a vital role in society, with artists serving as powerful voices. From visual arts to theatre and music, they explore diverse themes and issues. Today, we look into the journey of Mzobanzi Mlauzi, better known as Mzoe7, as he shares his rise from an aspiring artist to established musician. As […] …
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Baobab hurdle for Simba Bhora chase
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw SIMBA Bhora face a crucial test today as they take on defending champions Ngezi Platinum Stars in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match this afternoon at Baobab Stadium. A win would solidify their position as title contenders and silence any doubters, as the team seeks to win its first league title. […] …
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