The Chronicle

In a historic milestone for the Museum of African Liberation Project, the Government of the Republic of Cuba is handing over a variety of artefacts for display at the facility, which is being constructed by the Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) with support from the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe. His Excellency the President […] …
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Online writer BULAWAYO residents are enduring prolonged water shortages as the city grapples with reduced pumping capacities and deteriorating infrastructure. The latest Bulawayo City Council report reveals a critical situation, with operational inefficiencies, pipeline leaks, and resource mobilisation delays compounding the issue. According to the report, water pumping across Bulawayo has been significantly hampered, with […] …
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Online writer BULAWAYO is grappling with a severe water crisis, exacerbated by declining abstraction volumes from its supply dams and the city’s rapid expansion over the past two decades. The development of new suburbs, including Cowdray Park, Emganwini, Pumula South, Mahatshula, and Selborne Park, has significantly increased the demand for water. However, the city’s water […] …
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Online Writer THE Bulawayo City Council has approved the transfer of archival records from the Chamber Secretary’s registry to the National Archives of Zimbabwe. The resolution, passed on 3 December 2024, aligns with the National Archives Act (1986), which encourages Government bodies and parastatals to utilise the National Archives’ storage facilities to improve record management. […] …
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Sinokubonga Nkala sinokubongapnkala@gmail.com A 68-YEAR-OLD grandfatherly figure from Dzivarasekwa, Harare, has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars for the heinous crime of raping his 8-year-old neighbor. On 7 October 2024, the perpetrator seized the girl (8) while she was walking with a friend to collect water from a nearby borehole, and dragged her into […] …
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Trish Mukwazo CDE Sinikiwe Ndlovu, who recently passed away at Mpilo Hospital in Bulawayo, has been conferred with Liberation War Heroine status. She will be laid to rest on Monday, 13 January, at the Provincial Heroes’ Acre in Nkulumane. Cde Ndlovu, affectionately known as Sanele Nyathi during the armed struggle, died at the age of […] …
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Africa Moyo, Harare Bureau ZIMBABWEANS should expect to see a marked change in the way the Second Republic conducts its business this year, as all systems are being improved to respond to the people’s needs, Acting President Kembo Mohadi said yesterday. In an interview at his offices in Harare, the Acting President said 2025 promised […] …
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Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com AS one strolls through the streets of Bulawayo, the city’s artistic and cultural flair is undeniably evident, particularly in the striking sculptures that grace its urban fabric. From the iconic two-figure composition on the eastern facade of Pioneer House to the intricately detailed relief sculpture at Galen House, these masterpieces are a […] …
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As Zimbabwe’s schools prepare to reopen for the 2025 first term, the safety of schoolchildren during this rainy season demands urgent attention. The Bulawayo Fire Brigade has identified rivers and streams that pose significant risks, with past tragedies serving as stark reminders of the dangers of flooded waterways. With the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) forecasting […] …
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Brandon Moyo, Zimpapers Sports Hub IN a surprising turn of events, the recently concluded two-match Test series against Afghanistan at Queens Sports Club may have been Sikandar Raza’s final appearance in Test cricket for Zimbabwe. The Saturday Chronicle has exclusively learned that the 38-year-old star all-rounder was poised to make a significant announcement regarding his […] …
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