The Chronicle

Thupeyo Muleya – Beitbridge Bureau A Zimbabwean truck driver, Jiant Janos Bimha (44) has been further remanded in custody by a Musina magistrate court after he was arrested for allegedly smuggling Remington Gold cigarettes into South Africa worth R14 million. Bimha was arrested on January 18, 2025, after he was allegedly found in possession of illicit […] …
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Thupeyo Muleya – Beitbridge Bureau A 33-year-old woman from Mbare in Harare has been jailed for five years by a Beitbridge magistrate court after she was arrested while carrying 6,3kgs of Mbanje (dagga) that is believed to have been smuggled from South Africa. Of late there is an upsurge in cases where drug peddlers are smuggling Mbanje […] …
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Showbiz Reporter Musician Baba Harare (Braveman Chizvino), who made his mark in the Jiti genre, and has now turned his focus to gospel music, is set to launch his second gospel album next month, following the success of Repentance last year. After facing moments of doubt and even considering leaving the music industry entirely, Baba […] …
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Kendrick Lamar‘s Super Bowl halftime show was a masterclass in symbolism, storytelling, and shade-throwing. Fresh off his five Grammy wins for “Not Like Us”, the Compton rapper delivered a performance that was equal parts political commentary and Drake diss track. Truly, I aspire to be half the hater that he is. The American flag The […] …
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Zimpapers Sports Hub Some memories are just not easy to forget, especially when they evoke positive vibes. Seventeen years might have gone by, but yesterday English football giants Manchester City rekindled the moment when Zimbabwean international Benjani Mwaruwari scored the priceless goal that earned them a historic win in the revered Manchester Derby. On February […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma, revmmthiretshuma@gmail.com Musician Mzoe 7 is set to release his latest track, Ungamthanda, on Wednesday, accompanied by visuals. The song features fast-rising artistes Smashmaker and Macala, while the music video was shot by Brooklyn Films at Lavinia Gardens, Tshabalala, and Chiefs Village. The visuals will also feature model and fitness trainer Klate alongside dancer […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma, revmmthiretshuma@gmail.com Zimbabwean-born author Kudakwashe Muganu, who is based in South Africa, has been nominated for the 2025 edition of the Emerge Africa Awards. Now in its fourth edition, the Emerge Africa Awards celebrates and honours some of the most influential individuals, brands, and organisations across the continent. Muganu, a writer, transformation speaker, certified […] …
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Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com Sometimes, dreams feel just out of reach, and lotteries have become a beacon of hope for millions, offering the promise of unimaginable wealth and transforming lives overnight. Now, stepping into this narrative is Johannesburg-based rapper Mlue Jay, who seeks to capture the essence of this phenomenon in his new song, “Lotto” which […] …
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Thousands of people from across the country are gathered at the National Heroes Acre for the burial of National Hero, Cde Tinaye Elisha Nzirasha Chigudu. Buses ferrying mourners from the provinces are still arriving, setting the stage for a huge send-off. The former Zanu PF Manicaland provincial chairperson and a distinguished civil servant, Cde Chigudu, […] …
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Mashudu Netsianda, mashudu.netsianda@chronicle.co.zw PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday joined other regional leaders in mourning Namibia’s founding leader, Dr Sam Nujoma, who died on Saturday, describing him as a towering figure of liberation whose legacy will continue to inspire generations across the African continent. In a statement, the President hailed Dr Nujoma’s unwavering dedication to the liberation of […] …
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