The Chronicle

Online Reporter STAKEHOLDERS in Bulawayo have gathered at the Council Chambers today to discuss the local authority’s proposed decision to establish a standalone water utility company. The council has begun by explaining what is involved in setting up a private water utility company for the local authority. Council officials have stated that by ring-fencing its […] …
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Trish Mukwazo, trishmukwazo515@gmail.com A 31-year-old woman from Paddonhurst suburb in Bulawayo has been sentenced to nine months in prison for stealing R4,000 from her brother. Nothabo Ndlovu who stayed with his brother took advantage of his absence and hired a locksmith to break open the safe before stealing the money and some crucial documents. Ndlovu, […] …
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Online Reporter The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has announced that most parts of the country will begin receiving rainfall from tomorrow, with the wet spell expected to intensify into the coming week. This follows a dry spell that has persisted for nearly two to three weeks in some regions of the country. According to the […] …
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Sinokubonga Nkala, sinokubongapnkala@gmail.com A 62-year-old Tongaat Hulett employee has been sentenced to two years in prison after his overtaking attempt on the Ngundu-Tanganda road resulted in a fatal crash, killing one passenger and injuring the driver and others. The Zimbabwe Road Traffic Act obligates drivers to drive at a safe speed, obey traffic signs, maintain […] …
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Ronald Mpofu, Online Reporter The Midlands Special High Court Circuit has sentenced two men from Kwekwe to 25 years in prison for murder. Obey Mtombeni (29) and Prosper Hone (24) were convicted for assaulting and stabbing Blessing Muza, who succumbed to the injuries and died upon arrival at the hospital. According to a statement by […] …
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Showbiz Reporter The nominees for this year’s National Arts Merit Awards (Namas) are set to be announced next Wednesday at 10am via the Nama Facebook and YouTube pages, with excitement reaching a fever pitch. The awards ceremony is scheduled for March 1, celebrating excellence in the Zimbabwean arts industry. This year’s theme, “Afrofuturism” envisions the […] …
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Brandon Moyo, Sports Writer Zimbabwe’s fast bowlers, led by Blessing Muzarabani put the Chevrons in the front seat on the first session of day one of their one-off Test match against Ireland at Queens Sports Club. Muzarabani picked up four wickets in just seven overs in the morning session with Ireland going to the lunch […] …
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Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO councilors have resolved to dump the colonial mayoral gown and replace it with a new one that resonates and resembles the city’s rich cultural heritage. Internationally acclaimed youthful fashion designer and founder of Ganu Designs has already been identified to spearhead the creation of the new gown. For years, the city’s […] …
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Leonorah Ncube, in Victoria Falls THE Italian Government has set aside approximately Euro 4.4 billion for climate action activities, with 70% of the fund dedicated specifically to African countries, including Zimbabwe. Speaking at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Localisation and Voluntary Local Reviews workshop in Victoria Falls, Italian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Umberto Malnati, highlighted […] …
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  Leonard Ncube leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw The Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) and the Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) have entered into a partnership aimed at promoting innovation, efficiency, and sustainability through skills training in the health sector. This collaboration was marked by the launch of the Certificate of Proficiency, a ground-breaking initiative designed to […] …
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