The Chronicle

THE sight of Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Judith Ncube confronting the usually violent and unpredictable kombi crews operating illegally at 6th Avenue on Monday is a clearest indication that things are not right in the city. Kombi crews and some transport operators have turned the city, once revered for its orderliness and cleanliness, […] …
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Raymond Jaravaza, Showbiz Correspondent UNBEKNOWN to her, but under the impression that she was doing her employer a favour, a house maid pulled out two boxes under a bed and threw its contents into a fire pit because in her mind, the boxes contained useless pictures and letters.  The boxes, according to the maid, had been […] …
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Stephen Mpofu, Perspective JUST when the satanic economic Siamese twins are about to be completely vanquished, in rears up modern-day Robin Hoods terrorising the business community and sending false signals to potential investors abroad to the effect that Zimbabwe is not a safe country to sink their hard-earned money. Yes, it is not cheap propaganda by […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter DRIVING on Bulawayo’s streets has become nightmarish as rowdy kombi crews violate road rules causing congestion. Roads such as 6th Avenue Extension and Herbert Chitepo streets from 5th Avenue to 11th Avenue have become un-traffickable and no-go areas for ordinary motorists as kombi crews have turned them into mini ranks. While 6th […] …
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Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter Villagers in the Malungwane area of Umzingwane District are living in fear after they were attacked by suspected illegal gold miners armed with spears, machetes and axes on Wednesday afternoon, leaving scores injured. The village is about 30km from Esigodini Township in Matabeleland South Province. The illegal gold miners operate from a […] …
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Mehluli Sibanda, Sports Editor  ZIMBABWE captain, Craig Ervine has recovered from injury to lead the team at next month’s International Cricket Council Men’s Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.  Ervine, sidelined by hamstring niggles since early August, is now fit and returns to captain the side. Zimbabwe also received a timely boost with pace bowler Tendai Chatara, […] …
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Eighty is a milestone. Biblically, the number represents the start of a period of freedom from oppression. The Holy Book tells us that Moses was 80 years old when he asked Pharaoh, the king of Egypt to free the Israelites from bondage.  It denotes maturity too.  Moses writes in Psalm 90 that the general lifespan […] …
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Nqobile Bhebhe, Senior Business Reporter CEMENT producer- PPC Zimbabwe managing director, Mr Kelibone Masiyane has said it is imperative for the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) to charge competitive commercial tariffs to improve efficiency. There have been calls by industry for Zesa to have cost reflective power tariffs to sustain imports and ensure consistent supply of […] …
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Prosper Ndlovu/Mashudu Netsianda, Chronicle Reporters UPON assuming power in November 2017 President Mnangagwa immediately pronounced that “Zimbabwe is open for business” and declared his bold desire to transform the country’s economy and politics through fostering inclusive development that ensures ‘no one and no place’ is left behind. These ideals had to be clearly articulated in Government’s […] …
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Kuda Bwititi in LUANDA, Angola  PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived here last night to attend the inauguration of re-elected Angolan President João Lourenço today. The President was received at the Qoatro de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda by Angola’s External Relations Minister Tete Antonio, Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Angola, Retired Major General Dr Thando Madzvamuse and embassy staff. […] …
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