The Chronicle

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter PREPARATIONS are at an advanced stage for gospel sensation Janet Manyowa’s debut live performance in Bulawayo with the artiste expected to arrive in the city today. The show taking place at the ZITF Hall 3 on Saturday has been dubbed “In the City of Kings and Queens Wanqoba Concert with Janet […] …
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Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter FAME and success are any creative’s Holy Grail and one avenue that has helped showbiz personnel attain lofty heights is social media. With the globe celebrating World Social Media Day, local creatives have taken time to reflect on the power of social media on their brands. This day was launched by […] …
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US singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women. The R&B artist, 55, was convicted last September in New York of racketeering and sex trafficking crimes. He had faced years of allegations and the judge on Wednesday said he had an […] …
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Mkhululi Ncube, Chronicle Reporter THE Mpofu family in Nkayi, which lost 21 cattle last week after mistakenly dozing them with a deadly grain protectant, says it will be more careful next time when handling dozes to avoid another tragedy. Mr Dennis Mpofu was representing the family during the handover of 13 cattle in Bulawayo by […] …
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Michael Magoronga, Midlands Correspondent COUNCILORS operating under the banner Councilors for Ensuring Development (Councilors for ED) have vowed to ensure that development reaches all communities as envisaged by the New Dispensation led by President Mnangagwa. Through the National Development Strategy (NDS1), the Second Republic has championed several devolution projects across the country with the Emergency […] …
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Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter TEACHERS and schools countrywide have been challenged to invest in income generating projects leveraging on natural resources around them and programmes being spearheaded by the Second Republic. The call was made by Zanu-PF Politburo member and Chitepo School of Ideology Principal Cde Munyaradzi Machacha while addressing close to 1 000 […] …
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Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter POLICE in Bulawayo have tracked down and arrested three armed robbery suspects who have been terrorising residents and have been linked to the robbery and murder of a Lobengula West businessman early this month, plus five other machete gang robberies. The late businessman, Langelihle Dube, popularly known as Zonda, was brutally […] …
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Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter THE Second Republic’s commitment to fulfil the pledge to uplift marginalised groups has instilled a sense of belonging among the San community, which has urged Government to continue creating employment opportunities for its members. On Monday, 20 youths, comprising 11 males and nine females from the San community in Tsholotsho District, […] …
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Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter GUITARIST and Afro-pop singer, Kinah The Music (real name Shekinah Ndlovu) says it is a disservice if creatives who are “role models” do not give back to the community. The “Uncertainty” singer said creatives need to play an active role in civic duty. “It’s very critical for us as role models […] …
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Michael Magoronga, Midlands Correspondent Kwekwe City Council has given illegal tuck-shop owners an ultimatum to regularise operations or risk their structures being demolished. The ultimatum has also been extended to illegal gas vending stalls that are dotted across the mining town, that pose a danger to the public. In a statement signed by acting director, […] …
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