The Chronicle

Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw ZIMBABWE’S mining sector has huge potential for rapid growth given its scope for bulk mining with major mining houses in the country planning to spend big on exploration projects this year with an aggregate budget of about US$50 million. The increase in investment is attributed to several factors, including the Government’s supportive policies, […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw  WHEN Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Dr Anxious Masuka visited Ngwana Village in Bulilima, Matabeleland South, in December last year the community was in despair and counting losses. The visit was aimed at acquiring first-hand information on the drought situation that had resulted in hundreds of cattle succumbing to drought. Ngwana […] …
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Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw Zimbabwe will take advantage of the prestigious fifty-sixth session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Conference of Africa Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development set for Victoria Falls in late February to further promote the engagement and re-engagement drive. The conference is scheduled to run from 28 February to 5 March. […] …
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Rumbidzayi Zinyuke, Harare Bureau THE influential Westminster Africa Business Group has expressed its interest to set up a camp in Zimbabwe and open doors for British investments to come into the country. This comes as Zimbabwe has put in place appropriate policy and legislative frameworks to safeguard investor’s interests and to guarantee the protection of investments. […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma, revmmthiretshuma@gmail.com The legendary music outfit, Thandanani Women’s Ensemble, refuses to let age define their existence and prominence in the industry as they are set to launch a movement dubbed “Kugug’othandayo”. This street lingo is popular and simply depicts a situation where elderly people are found doing things that society may define as those of […] …
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Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com AN illegal dumpsite, which resembles Bulawayo City Council (BCC)’s Richmond Landfill site, commonly known as Ngozi Mine has emerged, a stone’s throw away from a busy road that connects the city centre and some eastern suburbs.  Squatters have also turned an area next to a building which belongs to Eveline High School into […] …
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Tendai Rupapa, Harare Bureau PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has hailed as comprehensive and solid, the continued excellent bilateral relations between Zimbabwe and Belarus, thanking his counterpart President Aleksandr Lukashenko for his efforts to make Zimbabwe a provider of first class health services. The President was speaking at State House yesterday after witnessing Health and Child Care Ambassador First […] …
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YOU commit crime, society responds by unreservedly condemning you.   It writes you off whether you did the wrong genuinely, by mistake or intentionally.  Your time in jail is indeed, what jail time was historically meant to be — hell on earth.  Twenty-four hours of hard labour, prison wardens kicking you at their pleasure, crumbs […] …
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Natasha Mutsiba, mutsibanatasha@gmail.com The National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) Community Tour held at the Bulawayo City Hall car park on Saturday, provided local artistes with a platform to showcase their talents and engage with the community, setting the tone for the anticipated awards ceremony. The event, filled with joy, dancing, and creative interactions, offered attendees […] …
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Nkosilathi Sibanda, nkosilathi.sibanda@chronicle.co.zw HIGHLANDERS elections’ returning officer Peter Dube has called for peace and unity of purpose as the club heads for polls to elect the chairman, secretary and committee member on February 4. Dube was speaking after the candidates’ verification process held at the club offices yesterday. The club constitution demands that the nomination […] …
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