THE Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS), are working on establishing community correctional centres to facilitate the effective implementation of the parole system. Zimbabwe has over the years spent resources on rehabilitation of prison inmates to prepare them for reintegration into society as opposed to punishing […] …
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Improve player quality, Bosso told
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw HIGHLANDERS’ 18-year wait for the league title can only be ended by improving the quality of players in the squad, according to two-time league championship winner, Noah Muvindi. Muvindi had exciting moments in his career, especially with the Bulawayo giants, which saw him lifting two consecutive Premiership championships and many other trophies […] …
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Bulawayo drenched in holiday spirit as last-minute shoppers throng CBD
Chronicle Writers BULAWAYO was abuzz with activity yesterday as last-minute Christmas shoppers thronged the city, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere while banking halls, supermarkets and beauty salons were packed. Vendors and businesses recorded brisk sales. In the central business district (CBD), long queues formed outside banks as people withdrew money to cover festive season […] …
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Nation assured of adequate grain supply
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has assured the public of an adequate supply of grain-processed products during this festive season. It says it has adequate stocks of essential grain-based commodities to meet demand this festive season unlike in the past. In the past, retailers took advantage of shortages of commodities […] …
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Iminyela sees end to shared toilets
Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com MISS Princess Jira of Iminyela suburb in Bulawayo eagerly anticipates using the family’s individual toilet, constructed by the Bulawayo City Council two months ago. For years, dating back to the colonial era before Zimbabwe gained Independence in 1980, residents of Iminyela suburb relied on communal toilets shared by four families. It was […] …
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Illegal night economy…Vendors, night buses drive Bulawayo’s after-dark activities
Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com AS soon as Bulawayo City Council municipal officers — the enforcers of the city’s by-laws regarding parking, and the picking up and dropping off of passengers — finish their duties for the day, lawlessness in the City of Kings shifts into high gear. A full of life scene unfolds at the corner of […] …
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Justice Ministry, ZPCS collaborate to reform parole system
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw THE Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, in partnership with the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS), is undertaking a comprehensive review of existing policies and regulations to facilitate the effective implementation of the parole system and establish community correctional centres. This initiative underscores Zimbabwe’s commitment to transforming its prison system from […] …
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Wholesaler spreads festive season cheer
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com IN a heart-warming display of community spirit as the festive season approaches, Budget Cash and Carry recently donated food hampers to less fortunate members of the community. The handover ceremony, presided over by chairman of the Zanu-PF District Coordinating Committee for Area Five in Bulawayo, Cde Mnothisi Nsingo, saw approximately 10 individuals receive […] …
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BCC spends US$700K on roads annually
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) allocates approximately US$700 000 annually to its road rehabilitation programmes. Given the extensive scope of road maintenance work, the local authority engages private sector contractors to complement its own efforts, a council official has revealed While 70 percent of the city’s roads have outlived their lifespan, limited resources prevent […] …
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150 MSMEs formally registered
Nokuthaba Brita Ncube, ncubenokuthababrita@gmail.com THE Government continues to demonstrate its commitment to women’s empowerment through the Women Development Fund. From January to September 2024, the Fund provided crucial support to 33 projects, reflecting the Government’s ongoing efforts to enhance women’s economic participation. In the 2025 National Budget statement, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, […] …
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