The Chronicle

Nkosilathi Sibanda KUZIVAISHE Chapepa and Akeelah Khanye (both 13) have a lot in common with the legendary Williams sisters, Serena and Venus. They are both young, talented and ambitious tennis players from Zimbabwe, who have made their mark in Africa and beyond. They are also both grateful to their parents, who introduced them to the […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw  FOR 19-year-old Michelle Moyo, studying medicine at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) is a dream come true. But it also means leaving behind her rural home in Mashumba, Matobo, where she spent most of her life. Moyo is one of the 70 students who have enrolled at Nust’s medical school […] …
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Mbulelo Mpofu, Mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com  BULAWAYO’S Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is set to host a spectacular event today that will showcase the new sporting code of burnouts, along with other exciting attractions. 3D Events, powered by Mr Sinkwa, has organised the inaugural Airport Ultimate Funday/Burnouts, which promises to be a fun-filled day for the whole family. One […] …
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Farirai Machivenyika, Harare Bureau PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday challenged 10 students that have benefited from the ED-UNZA Scholarship Fund to pursue their studies at various universities not to abuse the facility but utilise it for the development of the country. The Fund is the brainchild of the President and was established in 2019 to assist gifted but […] …
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AT the first provincial development committee meeting of the year on Thursday, Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, Judith Ncube related a recurring experience for most of us. “I sometimes visit some of the offices,” she said.  “You knock and knock at the offices and get no response yet the workers will be in the […] …
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Harare Bureau ZIMBABWEANS should continue shouldering the responsibility of developing, modernising and industrialising their country and 2024 is a promising year of further economic growth and development, President Mnangagwa has said. Speaking at the burial of the late national hero Colonel (Retired) Kenny Ridzai Mabuya at the National Heroes Acre yesterday, President Mnangagwa said it […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, Judith Ncube yesterday blasted slothful civil servants in the province as she demanded servant leadership from public officers. Minister Ncube said it was disheartening to learn that some civil servants were turning away people seeking Government services for unjustified reasons. She said this while addressing a Provincial […] …
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Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com THE fisheries and aquaculture sector is set for a major transformation following the injection of  US$500 000 aimed at boosting the production of fingerlings, which will improve the quality and quantity of fish produced, enhance food and nutrition security while generating income for communities. In line with the Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Strategy, […] …
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Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw THE Victoria Falls Border Post is primed for a major infrastructure refurbishment to match the world-class status of the city and cater for increased human and vehicular traffic, a development that is expected to have a bearing on tourists volumes. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has sent out requests for expressions of […] …
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Government has suspended Value Added Tax (VAT) on selected basic commodities and what this means is that the prices of these commodities should be reviewed downwards by both producers and retailers. A number of businesses reduced prices of these selected products soon after Government announced the suspension of the VAT a few weeks ago but […] …
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