The Chronicle

Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter FOR the first time in the history of the country, Bulawayo will next month host this year’s Children’s Party ahead of the 42nd Independence Day celebrations to be also held in the city. The Children’s Party, which takes place on Independence eve, will be attended by children selected from all 10 […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter ISICATHAMIYA ensemble, Amaqaqa is not letting their guard down with the recent Zimbabwe Music Awards (Zima) win as they have started working on their second album titled Ezosinga. The album that follows their debut, Ibhod’ Elishisayo which was released last year and is expected to be launched live on May 7 […] …
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Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Sports Reporter ALTHOUGH codeine found in cough mixture Broncleer is not a prohibited substance in sports, according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), it’s abuse can undeniably lead to serious health problems and even death. That is why in Zimbabwe it is illegal to be found in possession of Broncleer without a […] …
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Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) of Zimbabwe says Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and South provinces should expect thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday. Bulawayo had light showers on Monday, which people thought was the end of the long dry spell that suffocated crops with moisture stress. In the rural areas of Matabeleland North […] …
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Blessing Karubwa, Chronicle Reporter ONE person succumbed to Covid-19 yesterday as the country recorded 456 cases in the last 24-hour reporting period. Zimbabwe has so far recorded 243 365 cases, 5 417 deaths and 232 787 recoveries. The national recovery rate goes to 95% and active cases go up to 5 161. 97 of the […] …
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Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter AT least 400 jobs will be created in Binga under the first phase of the new Monaf Investments coal mining project once operations start. The colliery project will see 39 households being relocated to a new site about 5 kilometres from the mine site and the investor has started the […] …
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Mashudu Netsianda / Leonard Ncube, Chronicle Reporters DEVOLUTION being spearheaded by President Mnangagwa continues to bear fruits in Matabeleland North as evidenced by implementation of key developmental economic projects in the province, a ratification of Government’s commitment to decentralisation anchored on empowerment of local communities. For a largely rural province previously viewed as lagging behind […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) should not be content with past achievement, but must build a formidable force relevant to modern security demands and thwart threats to the country and region. ZNA Commander Lieutenant-General David Sigauke said this during the pass out parade of 2 442 recruits at ZNA Recruit Training […] …
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Blessing Karubwa, Chronicle Reporter TWO people succumbed to Covid-19 yesterday as the country recorded 394 cases in the last 24-hour reporting period. Zimbabwe has so far recorded 242 909 cases, 5 416 deaths and 232 425 recoveries. The national recovery rate goes to 95% and active cases go down to 5 068. 59 of the […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter THREE officers based at Pumula Police Station in Bulawayo were on Sunday morning arrested for alleged theft of copper cables in Pumula East suburb. Residents arrested them at about 1AM. One of the cops was nabbed while wearing his service uniform while his accomplices were in civilian clothing. The three have […] …
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