The Chronicle

Sheronrose Mugombi-mugombisheronrose@gmail.com A 40 –YEAR-OLD man was jailed for 15 years by the Chinhoyi Magistrate Court for raping a 10-year-old girl. The man cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, who is his neighbour. He asked the child for sexual intercourse, but she refused, he then gave her bubble gums before dragging […] …
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Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com FORMER Vice-President, Cde Phelekezela Mphoko, died in India yesterday afternoon at the age of 84 while receiving medical treatment. Acknowledging his dedicated contributions to Zimbabwe’s liberation and growth, the Zanu-PF Politburo promptly honoured him by declaring him a national hero. He is survived by wife, Laurinda, three children, Sikhumbuzo, Siduduzo and Siqokoqela, […] …
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Zvamaida Murwira and Remember Deketeke PRESIDENT Mnangagwa, who is also Chancellor of all State universities, yesterday capped 3 320 graduates from the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU), with the institution saying it will start producing bio-methane gas as part of its contribution to address the energy gap that has affected the country owing to the El […] …
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Patrick Chitumba, patrick.chitumba@chronicle.co.zw AFTER successfully hosting the inaugural SADC Regional Construction Summit, Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) president, Dr Tinashe Manzungu, has revealed ambitious plans for the sector to establish itself as a major player in the region. This vision aligns with the industry’s broader objective of bolstering Zimbabwe’s economic growth and development. Zimbabwe’s construction […] …
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THE success of football in any nation depends on how well the game is being run, both professionally and at the grassroots level. This is why the role of Zifa president is so crucial. Being Zifa president is a demanding task that requires a set of qualities and skills. Whoever occupies this role is responsible […] …
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Raymond jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com ZIMBABWE and Indonesia have sealed a partnership to boost livestock production in the country with 1 000 semen straws harvested from five top quality Indonesian breeds being infused into the local genetics pool through Artificial Insemination (AI). Based on the estimated 65 percent conception rate, 1 000 semen straws could give the […] …
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Wallace Ruzvidzo, Harare Bureau A SENSE of pride and accomplishment yesterday engulfed Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences as 153 students graduated at a ceremony presided over by President Mnangagwa, who is the Chancellor of all State Universities. For the students, it was a sense of accomplishment after the conclusion of their studies, while for […] …
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Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw The extremely hot and dry weather conditions experienced across the country since the weekend have alarmed farmers who had begun planting, as health experts warn of adverse impacts linked to the heatwave. According to the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) Zimbabwe, these conditions started on November 30 and are expected to continue until […] …
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Sipepisiwe Moyo, moyosipepisiwe@gmail.com Twenty-four Harvest House International Church (HHIC) choirs will take to the stage next week Saturday at the annual “Clash of Hub Choirs” competition in Bulawayo. The event will be held at the Harvest House International Conference Centre in Selbourne Park, starting at 8am. Competing choirs hail from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana, and […] …
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Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw A simple game of cops and robbers in Bulawayo’s Entumbane suburb took a serious turn when a group of children discovered a fully loaded firearm. The incident, which had the potential for tragedy, left the community shocked but relieved that the gun was jammed due to rust from being buried. The discovery […] …
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