The Chronicle

Sheronrose Mugombi, mugombisheron@gmail.com A MAN from Harare was arrested after murdering a person who mocked him claiming that he was a gay since he was wearing earrings. In a statement on X, police said on 6 January they arrested Benedict Rueben in connection with a case of murder which occurred at Boka Bus terminus along […] …
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Blessing Chidakwa, Harare Bureau BUSINESS units under the Presidential Rural Development Programme established in every village and some schools across the country are yielding positive benefits for communities, enhancing food security and improving livelihoods. This initiative, spearheaded by President Mnangagwa, promotes a collaborative approach across various Government departments to maximise benefits for farmers. Each business […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw AS heavy clouds gather, promising another deluge, Mrs Millian Nyoni of Cowdray Park’s Hlalani Kuhle/Garikai area braces herself for yet another sleepless night. For her and many others in this flood-prone neighbourhood, rain has become a source of dread rather than a blessing. Mrs Nyoni’s home, once a symbol of security, has […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma, revmmthiretshuma@gmail.com THE inaugural #53 Nkayi Festival, an event aimed at promoting music and creating opportunities for artistes in Nkayi District, Matabeleland North Province, was held successfully despite the rains that threatened the cancellation of the event at some venues. A brainchild of artistes Intombi Yabelungu, Precious Diana Indlovukazi, Collen Moyo and Bheki Fuzane, the […] …
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Thupeyo Muleya, Thupeyo.muleya@zimpapers.co.zw SOUTH African police have confiscated two vehicles and an inflatable boat used to ferry smuggled goods across the Limpopo River between South Africa and Zimbabwe. The operation, conducted in the Masisi area, also led to the arrest of six suspects. Limpopo police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Thakeng, confirmed the arrests and the […] …
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Sheronrose Mugombi, mugombisheron@gmail.com A 29-YEAR-OLD man appeared before the Chipinge Magistrates’ Court for murdering his wife for taking birth control pills without his permission. Felix Maphosa from Chipinge struck his wife on the head with and iron bar and went on to hit a nail into his wife’s chest with a hammer. In a statement […] …
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Sheronrose Mugombi, mugombisheron@gmail.com A duo arrested for unlawful possession of mbanje approximately seven kilogrammes. The mbanje was found in the boot of a Makwenda bus. In a statement on X, Police said on 3 January they arrested Fainurse Chitanga (37) and Prosper Chitanga (38) in connection with unlawful possession of approximately seven kilogrammes of mbanje. […] …
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At least 53 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake struck a remote region of Tibet on Tuesday morning, according to Chinese state media, with tremors felt in neighboring Nepal and parts of northern India. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the 7.1-magnitude quake struck at 9:05 a.m. local time and was followed […] …
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Kocha Olarn, Alex Stambaugh ~3 minutes CNN  —  A Spanish woman was gored to death by an elephant while bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand on Friday, according to local police. Blanca Ojanguren Garcia, 22, and her boyfriend were giving a bath to an elephant at Koh Yao Elephant Care centerwhen the […] …
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