The Chronicle

Stanford Chiwanga stanford.chiwanga@chronicle.co.zw ZIMBABWE will hold harmonised elections in August, President Mnangagwa has said. For the next couple of months before the elections and months after the polls, “democracy” will be the buzzword and the phrase “free and fair elections” will be uttered countless times. Without a doubt, democracy, the cornerstone of modern governance, relies […] …
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Mkhululi Ncube/Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu FOR Simbarashe Muneri Chigonamhombe (38), Anju Farm Prison in Nyamandlovu was more of a drug rehabilitation centre as it afforded him an opportunity to break the bond he had with crystal meth that led to his incarceration. While in prison, he composed 40 rap songs that he now wants to record after […] …
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Blessings Chidakwa, Harare Bureau ZIMBABWE yesterday took delivery of 18 brand new helicopters from Russia that will go towards emergency air medical services, law enforcement and tourism, as the fruits of engagement and re-engagement continue to bear fruit under the Second Republic. Before the end of next year, the country would have received at least […] …
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Patrick Chitumba patrick.chitumba@chronicle.co.zw IN another milestone, the Midlands State University (MSU) through its National Language Institute (NLI) has translated the Highway Code and provisional driver’s licence examination to Shona and Ndebele. The Highway Code contains road rules that apply in Zimbabwe and its neighbouring Sadc countries. The provisional driver’s licence examination, which one has to […] …
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Business Writer DIVERSIFIED Pan-African management holding company Innscor Africa Limited says the US$25 million fully automated Bulawayo-based flour mill is at an advanced stage of development and is expected to be commissioned in June this year. On the other hand, work is still in progress in Harare for the new pasta and biscuit plants in […] …
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Sikhumbuzo Moyo smoyo@chronicle.co.zw  CONSTRUCTION of the state-of-the-art medical laboratory at the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) is now complete with the giant facility expected to be operational by August. The laboratory which will have 37 scientists is one of the largest laboratories in the country and will eliminate the need to outsource some services for the […] …
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Peter Matika peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw  AT  first glance 38-year-old Limukani Khupe strikes you as an earnest and hardworking entrepreneur, but unbeknown to many, he also allegedly assumes the persona of an unforgiving and violent criminal. Khupe, a “businessman” who owns a thriving  liquor business and boutique in Sun Yet Sen in Maphisa, Matabeleland South Province, was arrested […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma revmthiretshuma@gmail.com  Women from Matobo who have been doing the most with the annual decorations of their homes for the My Beautiful Home competition are taking things to another level as they are now decorating pots.  The Matobo Pot project named “From Huts to Pots” will be launched on Saturday at The Orange Elephant […] …
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Fungi Kwaramba Harare Bureau ZIMBABWE has combined forces with Mozambique to tackle regional energy deficits which stand at over 35 000 megawatts, with the two countries paying particular focus on sharing surplus and developing new power sources, President Mnangagwa said yesterday. Like a host of SADC nations, Zimbabwe has been saddled with power deficits that […] …
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Without Mozambique, our country’s liberation struggle might have been delayed by many years, or perhaps failed.   Our eastern neighbour provided a dependable rear base for freedom fighters.  It provided moral and material support too.  That is the role that Zambia to the west, provided as well.  Botswana too served as a bridge for young […] …
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