Mashudu Netsianda, Deputy News Editor THEIR hearts beat to the rhythm of their wheels as they cycled across the beautiful landscape of Southern Africa with only the sound of their own breathing and bicycle tyres on the road in their ears. They cycled from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, negotiating steep mountain trails, narrow forest tracks, […] …
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SA-based tycoon pours US$1,7m into local retail venture
Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter A SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean businessman has poured in an investment of US$1,7 million in the retail business in Bulawayo and has set his eyes towards decongesting the city centre through providing quality services at the docile Nkulumane Shopping Mall. Mr Mpumelelo Phiri (37), who runs Ngamla Enterprises, is set to open a […] …
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COMMENT:Permanently cut supply chain of illicit alcohol
LAST week’s operation by Bulawayo police where they intercepted and seized two truckloads of outlawed alcohol could not have come at a greater time when the country is enjoying the festive season. What is clear is that the illicit alcohol was meant to be sold to members of the public during the festive period, further […] …
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Misfortune makes strange bedfellows: Churches unite with traditionalists in prayer
Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter CHURCHES and traditionalists in Chief Mvuthu’s area outside Victoria Falls joined forces in a rare union to pray for rain and appease ancestral spirits in light of environmental disasters that have affected the area. As part of the activities, the community set a five-day period of “prayer” which started last Thursday […] …
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‘Short time’ with Sir Trill better than no show!
Siphakeme Mnindwa, Showbiz Reporter SOUTH African Amapiano artiste Sir Trill thrilled fans in Bulawayo when he performed at The Boundary in the early hours of yesterday. However, fans were left disappointed when the “Ghost” as Sir Trill is known among his legion of fans only performed for 35 minutes. Many felt that after his initial aborted […] …
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Ramaphosa re-elected leader of South Africa’s governing ANC
He took on the presidency in 2018 after being elected party leader in 2017 …
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Mining sector sets base for growth and development
Sabi Star lithium, among others, is one of the many mining projects that were launched this year by President Mnangagwa. The US$130 million lithium mine is located in Buhera district and is set to produce 300 000 tonnes of the mineral a year and employ more than 900 Zimbabweans. Nelson Gahadza Senior Business Reporter The […] …
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Parliament Youth Caucus launched
Advocate Jacob Mudenda addressing delegates at the launch. Seated to his left is Cde Mavetera. Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter The Parliament’s Youth Caucus was launched Monday to spearhead the inclusion of youth-related issues in the legislative process. The Caucus will be chaired by Zanu-PF proportional representative for Mashonaland East Cde Tatenda Mavetera. In his remarks […] …
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14 perish in fatal road crashes weekend
‘The ZRP reiterates that drivers should exercise caution when driving on the roads’ …
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Mothers of handicapped children narrate harrowing tales of neglect, stigma and discrimination
‘Today, when a child has disability, it is mostly like he or she is in prison’ …
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