By Online Reporter WITH Parliament gathering public views on the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill, the Zimbabwe African National Congress (ZANC) believes the legislation will promote plurality of voices while enhancing the country’s democracy. The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Media, Information and Broadcasting Services is conducting a nationwide drive to collect public opinions on the Broadcasting […] …
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The Chronicle
Candle Fires in Bulawayo Cause Over ZiG500k Property Damage
Sikhumbuzo Moyo smoyo@chronicle.co.zw PROPERTY worth over ZiG500 000 has been lost in Bulawayo this year due to fires caused by lit and unattended candles, with the Fire Brigade urging residents to switch to affordable solar lights. From January to December 2024, the Bulawayo Fire Brigade attended to six incidents of candle-induced property fires, resulting in […] …
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Rains rekindle hope
Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com THE recent downgraded Cyclone Chido brought a glimmer of hope to farmers in Zimbabwe’s southern regions. The much-needed rainfall has rejuvenated crops, pastures, and water sources, providing relief from the soaring temperatures experienced over the past few weeks. The dry spell threatened to cause severe moisture stress to crops and livestock deaths […] …
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Government launches door-to-door blitz on smuggled goods
Remember Deketete, Harare Bureau The Government has initiated a door-to-door crackdown to confiscate smuggled goods that are increasingly flooding the country, especially during the festive season. Individuals found in possession of smuggled items will face imprisonment without the option of bail. This operation comes in response to huge losses of up to US$1 billion due […] …
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The Barcelona coaching saga: Machazani’s side of the story
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw MARSHALL Machazani, a former Zimbabwe footballer, has responded to allegations that he falsified information about a trip to Barcelona last year. The Barcelona Innovation Hub had accused Machazani of misrepresenting his visit to the city, claiming that he had never attended their premises or participated in any of their coaching programmes. Speaking […] …
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‘Cabinet calendar a success’: President lauds Government 2024 milestones
Zvamaida Murwira, Harare Bureau Government has made headway in advancing a people-centred national development agenda through initiating policies and projects that had a great impact on the collective aspirations of all Zimbabweans, President Mnangagwa has said. The Head of State and Government said this yesterday at State House while addressing the last Cabinet meeting for […] …
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President lauds Government 2024 milestones…takes swipe at truancy in cabinet
Zvamaida Murwira, Harare Bureau President Mnangagwa yesterday slammed some Cabinet Ministers for failing to attend Cabinet meetings and Committees saying they should toe the line or risk appropriate consequences. He said it was critical for Cabinet Ministers to realise that Cabinet meetings take precedence over all other businesses they might have. The Head of State […] …
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Two pedestrians die in road accidents
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw TWO men were fatally knocked down by vehicles in separate incidents that occurred in Matabeleland South Province. Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incidents, which occurred in Nsindi area in Gwanda District at the 116 km peg along the Bulawayo- Beitbridge Road and near Tshapo Business Centre in […] …
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SA Amapiano star Aymos to thrill locals with 3-day tour
Mthabisi Tshuma, revmmthiretshuma@gmail.com SOUTH Africa-based Amapiano superstar Aymos, famed for the Izenzo and Fatela hits is set to light up Zimbabwe this weekend with a three-day music tour of Bulawayo, Gwanda and Kwekwe. The tour kicks off on Friday at Palace Hotel Gardens in Bulawayo, where Aymos will share the stage with local heavyweights, Uncle […] …
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‘Starlink entry to enhance competition in Internet service’
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw THE Competition and Tariff Commission of Zimbabwe (CTC) has said the entry of US satellite Internet service company Starlink in the country will ultimately enhance competition in the Internet service provider (ISP) industry. The ISP industry is a vital cog in realising growth of the information, communication and technology (ICT) sector as […] …
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