Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw Shocked to be discharged with a baby girl after giving birth to a boy via Caesarean section, a new mother from Bulawayo’s Cowdray Park suburb confirmed her suspicions through DNA testing about a month later. The incident happened at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) where the mother, who cannot be named due to […] …
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Siziba, Chimutengwende declared national heroes
Nqobile Tshili and Joseph Madzimure PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday conferred National Hero status on Major General (Retired) Solomon Siziba and former Information, Posts and Telecommunications Minister Cde Chenhamo ‘Chen’ Chakezha Chimutengwende, in recognition of their contributions to the country before and after independence. Maj-Gen Siziba died on Wednesday and will be buried at the National Heroes […] …
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Public proposal pays off: Bulawayo couple begins their forever
Sipepisiwe Moyo, moyosipepisiwe@gmail THE year 2024 concluded on a romantic note for lovebirds Alois Mutambu and Siphilisiwe Mangena. In a display of both love and remarkable bravery, Alois publicly proposed to Siphilisiwe at her workplace at So Sweet in Bulawayo on December 28. Witnessing the heartfelt moment were her superiors. Alois, aware of the potential for […] …
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O-level pass rate increases
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw THE 2024 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Ordinary Level examinations saw a slight improvement in the national pass rate, with 33,19 percent of the 199 258 candidates who wrote five or more subjects achieving a pass. This represents a modest increase compared to the previous year’s results. The results were released yesterday, […] …
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COMMENT: A new era for Zimbabwe’s political landscape laudable
During the past few days the country has witnessed a new culture of opposition politics that respects and advances the country’s interests as opposed to being stooges of the West. This is as it should be because members of opposition political parties are Zimbabweans first and foremost hence should work for Zimbabwe’s development and prosperity. […] …
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Highlanders FC Legends to Elect New Executive
Lovemore Dube, Zimpapers Sport Hub Former Highlanders players will meet at Crescent Sports Club on Saturday afternoon to elect a new executive that will unite the generations. Jerry Sibanda, a former Bosso striker and executive member, said the meeting will be unique in that it will bring together several generations of players. Sibanda noted that […] …
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‘Hardlife’ gets 10 months imprisonment term for unlawful entry and theft
Sheronrose Mugombi, mugombisheron@gmail.com A 19-YEAR-OLD man from Hurungwe was jailed by the Karoi Magistrates’ Court for unlawful entry. Hardlife Tomu smashed window of a shop and gained entrance. While inside, he stole an assortment of groceries. In a statement on X, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said on 9 January at around 9PM […] …
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Heavy rains wash away track: National Railways of Zimbabwe temporarily suspends operations
Business Writer HEAVY rains across Zimbabwe have forced the (NRZ) to temporarily suspend operations on a critical route due to track washouts. The South East Line, which includes the Rutenga-Mbizi and Rutenga-Beitbridge sections, is undergoing rehabilitation. In a notice issued on Friday, the railway company said the realignment of the line is now 90 percent […] …
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Cops drop bribe money and flee as ZACC officials close in
Tarisiro Tafirenyika tarisirotafirenyika@gmail.com TWO police officers stationed in Mutare appeared before the Mutare Magistrates’ Court for demanding a bribe from an illegal taxi driver. On 7 January, Dudzai Jennifer Chiponda (47) and Glynislynn Mutsago (38) arrested an illegal taxi driver for operating without a licence in the Mutare Central Business District. They demanded a bribe […] …
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Minister Mthuli Ncube urges banks to address high charges amid rising competition
Business Writer FINANCE, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has revealed that the Government is actively engaging banks over concerns about high market charges. He emphasised that banks must take note of growing competition from new financial service providers offering lower fees. Speaking on X on Thursday, Prof Ncube said: “We continue […] …
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