The Chronicle

Ray Bande in Mutema Village, Chipinge THE stage is set, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation, and the spirit of unity permeates the air as Zanu-PF prepares to launch its 2023 election campaign.  The venue, Mutema Secondary School in Mutema-Musikavanhu constituency in Chipinge District, holds historical significance as the birthplace of one of the party’s […] …
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Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com FUNERALS in Zimbabwe — from the moment one is declared dead to the day of the burial — are extravagant affairs where no expenses are spared, even for the most financially strained households. Amid this backdrop, there is a unique tradition that continues to thrive in Bulawayo. Every first Sunday of the month, […] …
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IN 1976, Rhodesian troops entered Mozambican territory to carry out an operation against the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army that had bases in that country.   In that incursion, the Rhodesians freed André Matsangaissa, a Mozambican who had been arrested and imprisoned. Months later, Matsangaissa, a former Mozambique ruling Frelimo party member, joined Renamo, a […] …
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Brandon Moyo, Brandonmalvin9@gmail.com IN what promises to be a thriller, the Windies and Zimbabwe will battle it out today at Harare Sports Club in a top-of-the-table clash in the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers. With a rich history between them, the Windies may feel confident, given their dominance in previous encounters. However, the Chevrons have […] …
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Zvamaida Murwira in Maputo, Mozambique AFRICA should continue seeking solutions to its own problems while focusing on attaining socio-economic development and growth in a sustainable and peaceful environment, President Mnangagwa said here yesterday. Delivering a speech during a closing ceremony of the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of Renamo, the former insurgency and military group that […] …
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Nqobile Tshili – nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw The ruling party Zanu-PF has taken an early lead in the 2023 harmonised elections as it has already won 53 local authority seats uncontested after opposition parties failed to field candidates in some wards. In Bulawayo the ruling party was the only one that filed nomination papers for the 10 Provincial […] …
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Nqobile Tshili – nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw SERVICE delivery is expected to significantly improve in Bulawayo following the commissioning yesterday of newly acquired vehicles and earth-moving equipment worth over US$1 million. The commissioned consignment, which includes a grader, an excavator, a front-end loader, five Nissan NP200 trucks and four Mazda 50 pick-up trucks, is set to greately improve […] …
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Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to officially commission the massive Lubu Coking Coal Project in Binga district, which is being undertaken by a British investor, Contango Holdings. The mine started production recently and is one of the transformative development strides in Matabeleland North province given its impact on jobs, community development and downstream […] …
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Nqobile Tshili – nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw CHURCHES have urged political parties and aspiring candidates to campaign peacefully as the country is now fully in the election season following Wednesday sitting of the Nomination Court. Zimbabwe will hold elections on August 23. The call for a peaceful poll by church leaders comes at a time when Government is […] …
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Ricky Zililo, ricky.zililo@chronicle.co.zw CASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League clubs have been challenged to emulate Bulawayo Chiefs and start using technology tools to monitor players’ progress as well as come up with data to market their athletes. With world football moving towards adapting technology tools that help monitor players’ performances during training and matches, Supersport chief […] …
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