Sheronrose Mugombi – mugombisheronrose@gmail.com A 15-YEAR-OLD mentally challenged boy has gone missing in Harare. In a statement on X, police said they are appealing for information which may assist in locating Billy Matsika. He went missing on 10 June in Glenorah. Matsika left home for a haircut and never returned. He was last seen wearing […] …
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Truck driver cheats death in collision with train
Sheronrose Mugombi – sheronrosemugombi@gmail.com A TRUCK was hit by a train at a level crossing near Triangle on Friday morning. In a statement on X, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) said the driver escaped without injuries and they are scheduled to undertake an awareness campaign in that area from 4 to 8 August. …
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Zimbabwean Culture takes centre stage at Library Exhibition Open Night in the UK
Mbulelo Mpofu – mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com THE vibrant sights, sounds, and flavours of Zimbabwe were on full display on Thursday night at the Library Exhibition Open Night in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The event, which served as a prelude to the upcoming Zimbabwe Heritage Festival set for 7 September, was a resounding success, drawing a diverse crowd […] …
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Woman stabs ex-hubby in custody dispute
Trish Mukwazo, trishmukwazo515@gmail.com A 24-YEAR-OLD woman from Bulawayo’s New Lobengula Suburb was sentenced to 6 weeks of community service for stabbing her ex-husband during a dispute over child custody. Blessings Sibanda allegedly committed the offence while drunk. The magistrate, Mr Mehluli Moyo, initially sentenced Sibanda to 15 months of community service but suspended 13 months, considering […] …
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Metro Peach Wholesale loses US$23k and R24k to armed robbers
Michael Magoronga – magorongamk@gmail.com POLICE in Kwekwe are investigating a case of robbery in which Metro Peach Wholesale Kwekwe branch lost about US$23 000 to armed robbers. The armed robbers reportedly used explosives to blast open a safe after disarming two security guards and tying them with ropes. Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed […] …
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It’s all lies! Zimbabwe took only 10 officials to Olympics- ZOC
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw CONTRARY to some sections of the the media both local and outside the country that Zimbabwe took a bloated figure of 67 officials to the Paris Olympic Games, it has been clarified that only 10 officials made the trip. Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC) chief executive officer Marlene Chiedza Gadzirayi said eight of […] …
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President Ramaphosa appoints Justice Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice
Online Reporter South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa with effect from 1 September 2024. In a statement by the Presidency, the appointment follows the President’s consultation, in accordance with Constitutional prescripts, with the Judicial Service Commission and the leaders of […] …
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Chicken Inn floor FC Platinum
Fungai Muderere at Luveve Stadium Chicken Inn 2 FC Platinum 0 TWO brilliant second half goals by Mpumelelo Bhebhe and Genius Mutungamiri were all that Chicken Inn needed to beat visting FC Platinum in Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match played at Luveve Stadium. After both teams had gone to breather tied nil all, in […] …
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Government scraps VAT on livestock sales
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com THE Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has proposed exemption of value added tax (VAT) on sale of live animals to restore demand for meat at the same time promoting formal trade in the livestock sector. During the 2024 National Budget presentation late last year, Minister Mthuli Ncube announced that standard […] …
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Village burial society lays Bishop Msindo to rest
Blessing Karubwa, teamkarubwa@gmail.com GODLWAYO Family United (GFU) forked out R20 000 towards the burial of the late Restoration Ministries Church’s bishop Mkhululi Msindo Ncube who was shot dead in South Africa, last month. Fondly known as Bishop Msindo, Ncube was shot dead at his Orange Farm home in South Africa. He was shot in the […] …
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