The Chronicle

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter UP-AND-COMING poet Keith Ndlovu has penned a poem which seeks to tackle stereotypes and notions in which men are perceived as strong human characters without feelings. The recently released poem is titled Men Don’t Cry. Said Ndlovu: “Some men within my community are killing themselves because they can barely handle the […] …
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Angela Sibanda, Showbiz Reporter The National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo is set to host yet another episode of the monthly Friday late show this week. Six artistes are set to set the stage ablaze at this month’s edition as they seek to expand their fan bases and gain more exposure. The line-up will […] …
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Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter CONTROVERSIAL comedian Ankela Zex Mdawini has released a song detailing the challenges people face when buying in shops. The song titled “Gabha Bank” features South Africa-based Zimbabwean DJ Mpandlana (real name Livias Sibanda) and is a cry for help given the difficulties people are facing such as finding change when one […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter SELF-proclaimed Amaviano (combination of Venda and Amapiano) musician Bhadilah has launched a clothing label named Vuwani ri foste which has caught the attention of many in Africa’s busiest land border town of Beitbridge. The label was launched last month with the hope to inspire people to keep pushing no matter what. […] …
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Business Reporter A TWO-DAY Intellectual Property Tools workshop for 23  African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) member states began in Harare today. The workshop is meant to equip African countries with the latest technological advancements. ARIPO  and  in conjunction with the Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Project in Africa (AfrIPI) are hosting the programme. Participants […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter IF you missed the inaugural House, Kwaito Movement that was held in Bulawayo last month, then you don’t have to worry as the event is set to cascade down to suburbs around the city starting next month. Dubbed House, Kwaito Movement Kasi to Kasi tour, one of the biggest suburbs in […] …
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Stanford Chiwanga AFTER hiding from the media and the public since his forced return from South Africa, Kudakwashe Mahachi had no choice but to appear at Bulawayo’s Tredgold Magistrates courts for malicious damage to property. He was in the company of his lawyer, Mr Nkosiyabo Sibanda of Tanaka Law Chambers. Mahachi was suspended by SuperSport […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter With more and more television stations being launched in the country, content creators have been afforded a platform to showcase their productions. This is also creating jobs for actors who are being sought for various roles in drama series. The latest is Izolo, a TV series that is centered on family […] …
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Yoliswa Dube-Moyo, Matabeleland South Bureau Chief Children in rural areas have been encouraged to value education and focus on empowering themselves as they are the country’s future leaders. According to Unicef, 90 percent of school going children in Zimbabwe had been negatively affected by Covid-19-induced school closures with the crisis worsening pre-existing disparities by reducing […] …
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Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter THE Insurance and Pension Commission (IPEC) has set 10 July 2022 as the deadline for eligible pensioners to withdraw their US$100 from the first tranche of the Kuvimba House dividend. In a statement published today, IPEC said the current window of the compensation of the first group of about 4 000 […] …
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