WATCH: Help from the skies: Critically-ill child flown to Harare

Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com JUST over two weeks ago, four-and-a-half-year-old Tatenda Machezera was a picture of health. But on a seemingly ordinary Sunday morning, December 22, 2024, a sudden and terrifying change occurred. Tatenda began complaining of a severe headache and dizziness, and within hours, her condition dramatically deteriorated. Alarmed by her nosebleeds and unexplained bleeding […] …
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Journalist helps deliver baby in the dead of night

Chronicle Writers IN the dead of night, around 2AM on Christmas Eve, a chance encounter transformed two friends — journalist, Patrick Chitumba and Tinashe Chikwata — into unlikely heroes. After a night out in Mkoba 15 suburb, they were approached by Lewis Simbarashe Ngazire, a frantic husband pleading for help. His wife, Lilian (19), was […] …
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COMMENT: Zimbabwe starts New Year with a promise of life

The local penal code has been transforming markedly over the past 30 years. From a largely punitive, tit-for-tat, an-eye-for-an-eye one, it is becoming increasingly corrective and rehabilitative. Yes, it still sends the message to criminals that their ways are wrong and punishable, but at the same time, attempts to give them a second chance. In […] …
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Hildar Foromozo: Building fabulous and smart homes for women

Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com HILDAR Foromozo, driven by the belief that every woman deserves a fabulous and stylish home, regardless of her financial circumstances, founded Fabsmart Homes in Bulawayo in 2019. This venture, born from a desire to empower women, offers a curated selection of high-quality kitchenware and luxurious blankets designed to infuse a touch of […] …
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Injury-hampered Williams fuels Zimbabwe to 86-run lead

Brandon Moyo, brandonmalvin9@gmail.com ZIMBABWE secured a valuable 86-run first-innings lead on day two of the New Year’s Day Test against Afghanistan at Queens Sports Club, but the hosts couldn’t help but ponder what might have been had talismanic all-rounder Sean Williams been fully fit. Williams, visibly hampered by injury throughout his innings, made a crucial […] …
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Top of the class! Matetsi Victoria Falls ranked among world’s best hotels

Leonard Ncube, leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw LUXURIOUS Matetsi Victoria Falls, located just outside the resort city, has earned a coveted spot on the 2025 Gold List, which highlights the world’s best hotels. This prestigious accolade reaffirms Matetsi Victoria Falls as a premier destination for discerning travellers. The rating was conducted by Conde Nast Traveller, an esteemed international index […] …
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President promotes six ZNA Colonels to Brigadier General

Columbus Mabika, Harare Bureau PRESIDENT Mnangagwa, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, has promoted six Colonels in the Zimbabwe National Army to the rank of Brigadier-General. The President made the promotions in terms of the Defence Act (Chapter 11:02) Section 20, as read with Statutory Instrument 257 of 2020, Section 19c, […] …
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Make SADC chairmanship a game-changer

Stephen Mpofu THE Southern African Development Community’s chairmanship must not be merely decorative but a catalyst for economic and social change in the regional bloc, making it a true game-changer. Zimbabwe assumed the rotational chairmanship in August last year for a year, and one hopes that the country will proudly have something to show for […] …
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