The Chronicle

Leonard Ncube in Victoria Falls  THE body of a woman who had gone missing has been found in a river in Dete, Hwange District after police received a report that a 13-year-old girl had stumbled upon it while fetching water. The teenage girl, Tatenda Dlakama ran back home in fear with an empty bucket after […] …
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Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Online Reporter POLICE in Matabeleland South have banned for one month the carrying of dangerous weapons in public in all its four policing districts in the province as part of efforts to curb violent crimes. The province continues to record an upsurge in murder cases. Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Loveness Mangena […] …
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Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the divestiture of Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited will result in change of ownership and control of the giant banking institution, which will continue to operate normally under the purview of the Central Bank. In a latest statement RBZ Governor, Dr John Mangudya, said […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter SOUTH African rapper Gigi Lamayne is in the country where she is expected to make her maiden performances in the country starting with Harare tonight and Bulawayo tomorrow. Gigi Lamayne (born Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney) is an adaptable singer and songwriter who has roots in Zimbabwe with her mother hailing from […] …
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The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored two of the most famous goals in footballing history was put up for auction by Sotheby’s, with the iconic jersey expected to sell for at least four million pounds ($5.23 million). Maradona wore the No. 10 shirt in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England in […] …
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Manchester United have confirmed that Erik ten Hag will be their new manager on contract to June 2025, with the option to extend for a further year. The Dutchman will leave his role as Ajax head coach and begin his Old Trafford tenure after the end of this season. Ten Hag has spent more than […] …
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Harare Bureau The 2022 population and housing census kicked off this morning with the counting of President Mnangagwa at State House amid calls for Zimbabweans to cooperate as the exercise was beneficial to the country. Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency statistician Assitant Commissioner (Retired) Muskoka Kureva conducted the census. Briefing journalists soon after the exercise, Zimstart […] …
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Harare Bureau THE price of bread has gone up by 30 percent to $352 from $270, a development that further erodes the disposable income of consumers. National Bakers Association of Zimbabwe president Mr Dennis Wallah attributed the latest bread hikes to an upward spiralling of cost drivers such as fuel and bread flour. “I am […] …
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Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has fired Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) commissioner, Mr Frank Muchengwa for gross misconduct. His dismissal follows findings by a tribunal set to inquire into his removal from office as a ZACC commissioner. The commission completed its mandate last week and presented its recommendations in writing to President Mnangagwa, in […] …
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Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau POLICE in Beitbridge have banned the carrying of dangerous weapons in an attempt to curb  an increase in violent crimes especially murder and robberies. The ban will be from May 1 to May 31. In a public notice on Wednesday, the police officer commanding Beitbridge district, chief superintendent Tichaona Nyongo said […] …
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