Natasha Mutsiba,mutsibanatasha@gmail.com South Africa-based Zimbabwean musician and music producer Marlon Hove has been nominated for the Mzansi Arts and Media Awards (Mamas). Hove, who is no stranger to industry accolades, expressed his gratitude and excitement following the announcement of his nomination. In an interview with Chronicle Showbiz, Hove whose track, “Umile njalo ft Innora and […] …
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Long live land reform! Reflections on Michael Lipton’s classic book
Michael Lipton, the great development economist, died a little over a year ago. In the many tributes paid to him, his contributions to land debates were rather underplayed. Along with his 1977 book, Why Poor People Stay Poor: Urban Bias … Continue reading → …
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Xosti promotes unity with remix of Ndebele traditional song “Emkhayeni”
Mthabisi Tshuma, Online Reporter Bulawayo-born rapper Xosti is staying true to his roots with his upcoming single, which aims to celebrate cultural diversity in Southern Africa. The track, titled “Emkhayeni” is a remix of a Ndebele traditional song and was produced by Prince Bulo. The visuals for the song were shot in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, by […] …
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Magistrates’ Courts in Zimbabwe to go digital from January 2025.
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw THE digitisation of the magistrates’ courts programme towards a paperless judiciary system will roll out in earnest on 1st January next year, the Judiciary Services Commission (JSC) has revealed In a statement to mark the 14th anniversary of the Commission’s independence from the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, JSC spokesperson Mr […] …
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Call to embrace hybrid records management system to avert losses
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw AT a time when Government and more private sector institutions are embracing digital data storage platforms, archivists have encouraged adoption of hybrid records management to curb potential information losses when electronic systems are corrupted. The world is increasingly embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which has seen more organisations conducting their business online, data […] …
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Kanye West sued for harassment by ex-assistant
Kanye West is being sued for sexual harassment, breach of contract and wrongful termination by a woman who worked as his assistant for two years. In a lawsuit, Lauren Pisciotta alleges the star sent her lewd texts and performed sex acts while on the phone with her, according to US media. She claims she was […] …
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The World Bank and land: some questions
The World Bank’s land conference returned this year in May after a gap since 2019. It is the go-to venue for mainstream (economic) debate about land. To a room full of suits, the conference was opened by a keynote from … Continue reading → …
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WATCH: Chamisa is out of touch with reality – Government
Online Reporter GOVERNMENT has lashed out at former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Mr Nelson Chamisa for insisting that he was overwhelmingly voted by Zimbabweans in last year’s harmonised elections and calling the SADC intervention. Mr Chamisa, who ditched CCC a few months ago, on Monday released a statement claiming the country’s elections were […] …
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President Mnangagwa arrives for Victoria Falls cricket stadium foundation stone laying ceremony
Mashudu Netsianda, mashudu.netsianda@chronicle.co.zw PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has arrived in Victoria Falls where he is set to lay the foundation stone to mark the commencement of construction work at the international cricket stadium in the Masuwe Special Economic Zone for Tourism in Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North. He was received by Vice Presidents Dr Constantino Chiwenga and Cde […] …
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Iran Live: President Raisi dead after helicopter crash
Summary Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed after a helicopter crash on Sunday The wreckage was found after an overnight search He was a potential successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian also died There was no official word on the cause of the crash Iran’s three branches […] …
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