As has become traditional, I have compiled a list of blogs published during 2023 that have been most read. Always slightly arbitrary I know as those published most recently don’t get much of a chance to appear – anyway, the … Continue reading → …
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Bulawayo honours GBV victims, survivors in a moment of silence
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw GENDER-BASED violence (GBV) is a daily reality for many people, who suffer physical, emotional, or sexual harm from their intimate partners, family members, or strangers. Some of them lose their lives or become disabled, while others endure the trauma in silence. Some of them are even forced to share a bed with […] …
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President jets into Madagascar
Fungi Kwaramba In Antananarivo, Madagascar PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will today join world leaders to witness the inauguration of President Andry Rajoelina in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo. The President was last night welcomed at the Antananarivo Airport by Madagascan Prime Minister Christian Louis Ntsay. The Indian Ocean island, which is a member state of Sadc, held its elections […] …
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Legislator hails President Mnangagwa for policies that are making households food-secure
Leonard Ncube, Online Reporter MATABELELAND North proportional representation Member of Parliament Cde Elizabeth Masuku has commended the Second Republic led by President Mnangagwa for pro-poor policies, especially in agriculture which has made the province self-sufficient through irrigation. Debating in Parliament recently, Cde Masuku said what is striking is that Zimbabwe is closer now more than […] …
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Football for amputees, a new craze in the country
Leonard Ncube, Online Reporter PHYSICALLY challenged people in Bulawayo, particularly amputees and those using crutches finally have a sport to play and enjoy recreation following the introduction of amputee football in the city. The sport started in Harare and has spread to Bulawayo through the efforts of Dambudzo Msipa, who is not living with a […] …
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Eight conversations about sustainable livelihoods and rural development
Prompted by some new translations, I have discussed my short book Sustainable Livelihoods and Rural Development at eight different sessions over the past few months. Coming on the back of a podcast recorded in South Africa that was released earlier … Continue reading → …
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Rich pickings for Mr Bulawayo Body building Championship
Raymond Jaravaza WINNERS of the Mr Bulawayo Bodybuilding Championship will smile all the way to the bank after organisers of the annual contest announced a US$10 000 sponsorship package. The competition will be held at the Bulawayo movie theatre, situated at Bulawayo Centre (BC) on Saturday. The change of venue, from the traditional Bulawayo Theatre […] …
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Bulawayo woman on the run after stabbing hubby to death
Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, thandeka.moyo@chronicle.co.zw A 23-year-old Bulawayo woman has disappeared without a trace after fatally stabbing her husband with a kitchen knife, following a quarrel over an undisclosed issue. The spine-chilling incident occurred in Nkulumane on early Wednesday. Trish Ndlovu allegedly stabbed Hillary Mugiyo (23) in the neck and he bled to death before he could […] …
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Private School event to bring back old school music vibes
Natasha Mutsiba, mutsibanatasha@gmail.com An event dubbed “Private School” is set to take place at the Pavillion at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC) on Sunday. It will feature an impressive line-up of renowned DJs including Emity Smooth, Kead Wikead, Prince Eskhosini, Mark Vusani, Bman, Bryce DJ Klasiq, Kimble Rogers, Ryan Synth, Ash T, and Band […] …
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All set for Mlambos 22nd album launch
Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Writer ALL is set for Mlambos Express band’s 22nd album launch slated for The Mitre bar in Bulawayo on Saturday evening. The talented music outfit is set to share the stage with Godolude, Obert Dube and Revonia Ndaba. They will also take time to celebrate their frontman, Fiselani “SaMangwe” Ngwenya’s birthday. This […] …
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