The Chronicle

Beiji Village, also known as “North Pole Village”, sits at the northernmost tip of China. Nestled in the beautiful Daxing’anling area of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, Beiji Village is known for its long winters, with a record low temperature of -52.3°C. Once a remote and underdeveloped border village, Beiji Village has bloomed into a bustling […] …
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Wallace Ruzvidzo, Harare Bureau REGIONAL peace is the cornerstone of SADC’s collective endeavours towards sustainable development and integration, SADC Chairman, President Mnangagwa, has said. Addressing the Extraordinary SADC Summit that was attended by Heads of State and Government, and their representatives in Harare yesterday, President Mnangagwa said it was the regional bloc’s responsibility to pull […] …
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Harare Bureau THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) has condemned the violence that has gripped Mozambique following the October 9 elections won by the country’s ruling party, Frelimo, the bloc’s Executive Secretary, Mr Elias Magosi, said yesterday. In his opening remarks at the SADC Extraordinary Summit held at New Parliament Building in Mount Hampden, Mr […] …
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Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com THE end of each academic year is a time to reflect, celebrate and inspire. Tomorrow, Lobengula High School will host its first-ever high school prom, a bold initiative spearheaded by Nomathemba Msipha, head of the school’s English Language Department. This ground-breaking event promises to redefine end-of-year celebrations for students in Bulawayo’s western […] …
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Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw THE trial of a Gwanda magistrate who solicited a US$3 000 bribe from an accused person, claiming that he could assist him in a case, kicked off at the magistrate’s court in Bulawayo on Monday, with three witnesses taking to the stand. Talent Phiri (35) of Mount Cazalet in Gwanda, who is […] …
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  “The ultimate goal of China’s rule of law is to protect the rights and interests of the people” On May 28th, 2020, thunderous applause filled the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, in honor of a historic legal milestone. On this day, Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the country’s long-expected Civil Code at […] …
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Wallace Ruzvidzo, Harare Bureau HEADS of State and Government, and their representatives started arriving in Harare yesterday with others expected to jet in today ahead of the SADC Extraordinary Summit to be chaired by President Mnangagwa. Eswatini Prime Minister Russel Mmiso Dlamini, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council of Zanzibar-Tanzania Dr Hussein […] …
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Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw THE transport sector stakeholders are strongly advocating for the Government to implement a budgetary support scheme to encourage small operators to trade their unsafe, unregistered taxis, commonly known as mushikashika, for safer kombis in a structured and transparent swap arrangement. This proposal takes inspiration from South Africa’s successful model of upgrading outdated […] …
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Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com As the festive season approaches, anticipation is building for an array of thrilling events set to light up the City of Kings and Queens. One of the most eagerly awaited gigs will take place on Sunday at BAC Leisure, where local Kwaito and Amapiano star Mzistozz Mfanafuthi will bring his electrifying energy […] …
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Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has unveiled plans to transform the historically significant Inxwala Grounds, located at Masotsha Avenue and Joshua Nkomo Street Extension in Northend suburb, into a cultural centre. This initiative is expected to boost heritage tourism and cement Bulawayo’s reputation as a cultural and historical hub. The proposed project aligns […] …
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