The Chronicle

Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com  ZIMBABWE is carving a niche as a global leader in the rapidly rising cannabis industry.  By using research to develop cannabis seed genetics, the country is aiming to reduce production costs and increase export opportunities. This initiative indicates the country’s determination to drive economic development through cannabis farming. The Kutsaga Research Board is […] …
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Mukudzei Chingwere, Harare Bureau PRESIDENT Mnangagwa’s role as Chairman of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has received global commendation for bringing peace and stability in the region. Visiting Director General of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Ms Amy Pope, who paid a courtesy call on the President at State House in Harare yesterday, said […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma, revmmthiretshuma@gmail.com In a dazzling evening of glitz and glamour, Bundu, a series that sheds light on the fight against poaching, clinched the Outstanding Television Production Award at the Zimbabwe Annual Film and Television Awards (Zaftas) held in Harare recently. The event, hosted by the Cinema Society of Zimbabwe, celebrated excellence in local film and […] …
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Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com CLIMATE experts have lauded the 2025 National Budget for its climate-friendly measures, such as new taxes and rebates aimed at encouraging the adoption of smart energy solutions and biodegradable materials.  Nonetheless, they have urged the Government to strengthen these efforts by implementing robust policies that will attract green investments and guarantee sustainability. Finance, […] …
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Lovemore Dube, lovemore.dube@chronicle.co.zw  THE Zifa Electoral Committee has announced that the deadline for submission of nomination papers for the January 25 board elections is today.  The electoral committee also revealed that other qualifications like Independent Examining Board, Grade 11, Cambridge GCE, and Matric would be accepted according to Article 38 Paragraph 7, which states that the […] …
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Zvamaida Murwira, Harare Bureau PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday saluted the private sector for taking an active role in the growth of the country’s industrial sector and fostering a structural transformation towards an investment-driven economy. Commissioning the Varun Beverages Phase 6 and 7 expansion projects in Harare, President Mnangagwa said the increasing number of investments destined for […] …
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Patrick Chitumba, patrick.chitumba@chronicle.co.zw MS Sibonokuhle Nkomo, a 36-year-old mother from Pumula South in Bulawayo, had one wish for Christmas — to see her children’s faces light up with joy as they unwrapped new clothes. But fate had other plans. On a fateful Sunday morning, she boarded an Inter Africa bus headed to Bulawayo, unaware of […] …
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ONE of the most frequently asked questions these days is whether US President Donald Trump can end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. While Trump’s confidence in his negotiation skills and lack of interest in proxy wars may be sweet music to peace-loving ears, the complexities of multiple interests and actors make peace more and […] …
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Zimpapers Sports Hub ZIMBABWE’S Young Warriors squeezed into the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies Caf Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa qualifier as the best runner-up despite conceding late in a thrilling 4-4 draw against Group B opponents Namibia in Johannesburg yesterday. The semi-final line-up is complete, with Zambia taking on South Africa and Angola facing […] …
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Sipepisiwe Moyo, moyosipepisiwe@gmail.com Bulawayo is set to wrap up the year in grand style with the upcoming Piano Festival, scheduled for New Year’s Eve at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre Pavilion. Gates will open at 2pm and the celebrations will continue into the early hours of the new year. One of the event organisers, Jordan […] …
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