The Chronicle

The World Health Organisation has warned that half of Europe will have been infected with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 within six to eight weeks. Dr Hans Kluge said a “west-to-east tidal wave” of Omicron was sweeping across the region, on top of the surge of the Delta variant already present. The projection was based […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter ABOUT 320 households were affected by rain-related disasters in the country’s rural areas, with some families losing national documents in Matabeleland South. Most of the affected structures were built using pole and dagga, while poor workmanship is to blame on some brick-and-mortar houses, a Government report has revealed. The report covers […] …
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Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Senior Reporter COVID-19 negatively affected the delivery of justice in 2021 leaving the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) with a backlog of 1 642 cases in Bulawayo courts. Officially opening the 2022 Legal Year at the Bulawayo High Court yesterday, Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza said Covid-19 hugely disrupted court operations and the smooth […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter LOCAL authorities are working towards adopting an electronic management system to improve revenue collection and data storage in municipalities. This comes at a time councils such as Bulawayo City Council (BCC) are failing to effectively collect revenue, hampering service delivery. (BCC) is struggling to recover $2,1 billion owed by rate payers, while […] …
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Zimbabwe 0-1 Senegal LIVERPOOL star Sadio Mane converted a penalty deep in added time to snatch a fortunate 1-0 win for Senegal over Zimbabwe in the Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener yesterday in Bafoussam. Disaster struck the gallant underdogs when a shot hit the right arm of Kelvin Madzongwe and Mane sent goalkeeper […] …
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THE role of observer missions during elections can never be over-emphasised. Elections are the most important ingredient in any democracy and observer missions ensure transparency, accountability and improvement of elections. Observers make recommendations that shape the future of elections and the choice of electoral systems. They also ensure that women, the youth and vulnerable groups […] …
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Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Senior Reporter BULAWAYO legal practitioners have welcomed the move by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to adopt technology and digitise its operations for improved service delivery. Speaking at the opening of the 2022 Legal Year at the Bulawayo High Court yesterday, Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza said law firms were not spared by […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter Mrs Prayer Mhlophe is not for the bustling life of the city because as a dairy farmer in Matabeleland South countryside, her quality of life is so much better here. Mrs Mhlophe of Irisvale in Umzingwane District earns up to US$600 a month through selling milk. She is in the process […] …
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Lumbidzani Dima, Chronicle Reporter Death has never been anyone’s friend. It’s never easy losing a loved one but what happens when you lose five loved ones all at once, in sudden deaths? Can one really pick up the pieces? Mrs Nobuhle Mkandla (57) of Entumbane suburb provides the answers as she has gone through it […] …
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Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter GOVERNMENT has started rehabilitating access roads to chiefs’ homesteads countrywide to improve accessibility to traditional leaders as well as enhance their dignity and development in communities. The Chiefs’ Access Road Rehabilitation Programme is being implemented through the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP 2) and is part of Government’s Devolution […] …
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