Source: Zim not lagging behind anymore — President | The Herald President Mnangagwa is welcomed by his Niger counterpart President Mohamed Bazoum on arrival in Niamey, Niger, for the Africa Summit on industrialisation and Economic Diversification. Prosper Ndlovu in NIAMEY, Niger PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe would no longer lag behind other nations in terms […] …
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AVM Mandeya a woman of firsts
Source: AVM Mandeya a woman of firsts | The Herald Air Vice Marshal Mandeya Phyllis Kachere Deputy News Editor (Convergence) The word first was probably coined for her! First woman Base Adjutant, first woman to be sent to attend a Command Staff Course outside the country, first woman Directing Staff, first woman to be appointed […] …
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Govt unveils $195bn devolution kitty
Source: Govt unveils $195bn devolution kitty | The Herald Prof Ncube Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter Government has allocated $195,5 billion for devolution for next year, up from $16,7 billion this year as more funding continues to be earmarked for the Second Republic’s decentralisation agenda to empower communities and ensure equitable distribution of resources. Devolution is […] …
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President back home from AU Extra-Ordinary Heads of States Summit
Prosper Ndlovu in Harare PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has arrived back home after attending a high-level African Union (AU) Extra-Ordinary Heads of States Summit on Industrialisation and Economic Transformation that was held in Niamey, Niger in West Africa yesterday. The Summit was part of the Africa Industrialisation Week (AIW – 20-25 November 2022), annual commemorative activities aimed […] …
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Tsholotsho’s Mother Teresa… Story of woman who turned house into foster home
Raymond Jaravaza in Tsholotsho LITTLE Dineo dashes into the house from school, throws her school bag on the sofa and rushes to whisper something into her mother’s ears. She doesn’t mind that there are visitors – Tsholotsho Senator Alice Dube and a Saturday Chronicle news crew – because her only concern is relaying an important […] …
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Daddy baby showers take root in Zimbabwe
Flora Fadzai Sibanda, Chronicle Reporter BABY showers for daddies, a thing that we thought would never take root in Africa, is Zimbabwe’s new culture and is gaining popularity after weathering some backlash from patriarchs. Man showers or dad-chelors, the male version of the baby shower, have seen men delight in pleasures that were reserved for […] …
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The US$30k album…Sandra opens up about night at ZITF
Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter Twenty years ago, young Sandra had to jump over the family locked gate in Bulawayo’s Nkulumane suburb in order to attend dance practice. The former Iyasa member had to overcome many obstacles to make it and in 2001 she announced her presence by releasing her debut album, “Mama”. Last week Sandy […] …
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COMMENT: Urgent need to revive NRZ
GOVERNMENT has pledged ZW$2 billion to fund refurbishment and rehabilitation of the National Railways of Zimbabwe equipment and infrastructure. The Minister of State for Presidential Affairs and Monitoring Implementation of Government Programmes Dr Joram Gumbo announced the Government’s pledge when he visited the NRZ on Thursday. Dr Gumbo said Government was committed to funding the […] …
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Senegal beat hosts to break African duck in Qatar
ANOTHER embarrassing display from Qatar ended in defeat and almost certain elimination from the World Cup but at least fans of the host nation inside a half-full Al Thumama Stadium had some consolation: they got to see their side score. Senegal were themselves far from impressive but still had too much for their hapless opponents, […] …
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A relook at a football season characterised by more lows than highs
Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter DRAMATIC highs and lows characterised the just ended Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season. Clubs, fans and coaches were not spared by the pendulum of fate. This was the first full season for local teams after Covid-19 and there were high expectations for the return of football after a two-year hiatus. […] …
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