The Chronicle

Wallace Ruzvidzo, Harare Bureau NOTHING is impossible resonates aptly with President Mnangagwa who has inspired Zimbabweans to believe in their indomitable selves for development that leaves no one and no place behind, and 2023 was yet again a year where the country’s First Citizen led from the front by commissioning no less than 30 life changing […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw  MATABELELAND North Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Richard Moyo yesterday said Government will decisively deal with criminals who are in the habit of illegally occupying private land in violation of the country’s laws. Minister Moyo’s sentiments follow the arrest of three suspects for illegally settling in a horticulture farm in Umvutsha under Umguza […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO’S most populous suburb, Cowdray Park, has the highest number of burglary cases in the city followed by the affluent Hillside suburb, police have said. Cowdray Park with a population of over 75 000 residents, is bigger than Hwange Town and Gwanda Town, and remains on a growth trajectory. Police recently revealed that […] …
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Senior Business Writer THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has slightly reviewed upwards petroleum operating licences for 2024 and has urged existing and new fuel operators to renew and submit applications. The regulatory body said existing licences expire on Sunday. In a notice, Zera said all operators are reminded that according to Section 29 of […] …
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WHILE it is commendable that the country recorded fewer accidents since the beginning of the festive season, more needs to be done to reduce accidents and loss of lives as the number is still high. Road users need to be more vigilant as most recorded accidents have been attributed to human error. Drivers must at […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw HEAVY rains being recorded across the country have caused more extensive damage to some major roads in Bulawayo, which are now riddled with potholes making driving a nightmare in the city.  Apart from the issue of potholed roads, there is poor drainage in the city. Roads such as Robert Mugabe Way, Josiah Tongogara […] …
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Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw A DOUBLE funeral was held yesterday for a local businessman, who mercilessly strangled and killed his mistress following a row over infidelity and money.  Mandlenkosi Dube (38) throttled Precious Dube (29) to death on December 23 before driving at top speed into a head-on collision with a bus. The two were buried yesterday […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma  In a joyous celebration, South African sensation Big Zulu illuminated the spirits of Insiza North, Matabeleland South, with an electrifying performance at Scooter Joint in Filabusi on Christmas Day.  The event, held at the leisure spot owned by Insiza North Member of Parliament Farai Taruvinga, marked a rare occurrence of high-profile entertainment in […] …
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For the larger part of the past three months, most of the country was dry, getting the people concerned that the farming season would fail. The dryland crop was beginning to suffer moisture stress, while in worse circumstances farmers had not even planted anything due to little to no rain. Elephants and large stock, especially […] …
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Nqobile.tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw  Ninety-two people died in road traffic accidents in 13 days while 464 others were injured countrywide since the start of the festive season with police attributing the accidents to human error. Police yesterday said they recorded 1 195 festive season accidents from December 15 to December 27. Of the recorded accidents, 61 were fatal […] …
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