Simba Jemwa, Sports Reporter FOR years Zimbabweans have been denied any sort of cheer from national sporting teams. They have had to endure the indignity of watching other nations celebrate their sporting icons with exuberant abandon while they wallowed in seething anger. Many a time, locals have had to hold their heads in their hands, […] …
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She remembers reading her hubby’s capture in the 1964 Chronicle
Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter AT 94 years of age, when she speaks about the death of her husband and national hero, Cde Lazarus Mavava Nkala, the pain in her eyes is visible. Mrs Leah Nkala, takes off her spectacles, looks down, stares out of the window of the living room at her Luveve 4 home […] …
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COMMENT: Robust approach will tame indiscipline in business
The Government has always indicated that the fundamentals are sound for a stable economy. Foreign currency inflows are high every year, often higher than larger economies such as Kenya. The economy averages US$8billion in foreign currency receipts every year. According to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), total foreign currency receipts from January to 30 […] …
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Cont’s witches of the craft
Simba Jemwa, Showbiz Reporter THIS is the first of a two-part series that will walk through the lives of the mother/daughter acting duo of Princess Dlamini and her daughter, Nokuthaba. It focuses on the life and times of Princess and the late Cont Mhlanga’s influence on her life. Part 2 appears in our sister paper, […] …
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Inside Gweru’s sanctuary of rich mountain dwellers
Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau Chief KOPJE suburb is Gweru’s most expensive judging by the residential stands prices and the enormous houses being built on the mountains serving as a sanctuary of privacy and security for the rich. Located east of the city, most stands in the area measure between 2 000 and 3 000 square […] …
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Judiciary urged to acquaint with competition laws
Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has challenged the judiciary to fully acquaint itself with modern competition and consumer protection laws and contribute more towards interpretation of economic policy, which will enhance robust domestic and regional development. Officially opening the three-day workshop for the Judiciary in Zimbabwe being hosted by the Common Market for […] …
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A man in a woman’s world…..Male coach defies stereotypes and mistrust to form and lead netball team
Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter THE sight of a man coaching netball teams is not novel, but how such men got to love a women’s sport and become forces to reckon with in a female dominated game raises many questions. Some men find themselves getting involved in netball because of work commitments, starting off as […] …
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All systems go for Chibuku Neshamwari finals
Showbiz Reporter THE stage is set for the Chibuku Neshamwari national finals taking place at Harare Gardens today. Ten dance groups will battle it out for the top honour. The dance competition returns after a three-year hiatus owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the first provincial finals having been held on May 28. The 10 […] …
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Smaller gold coins set for release
Governor Mangudya holds up a Gold coin Business Reporter Smaller Zimbabwean gold coins, as small as a tenth of an ounce, are expected to go on sale in November from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe so ordinary people can invest in them and store value for their local currency, RBZ Governor Dr John Mangudya said […] …
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Former Chitungwiza officer-in-charge acquitted
Senior Court Reporter A former officer-in-charge at ZRP Chitungwiza New Camp, Charles Mutabvuka, and a sergeant major at the same station, Smackmail Chikowore, were yesterday cleared of charges of demanding US$110 as bribe from three subordinates they were investigating on accusations of demanding a bribe from suspects. Mutabvuka and Chikowore, who were represented by lawyer […] …
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