BCC backtracks on controversial decision to bar debit card payments

Sikhumbuzo Moyo,smoyo@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO City Council has made a dramatic turnaround on its shocking resolution to only allow debit cards bearing the name of the house owner to be used in the payment of rates and water bills.   The order was to take effect on Monday. “Residents and stakeholders of the City of Bulawayo are […] …
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Two soldiers jailed 9 years

Source: Two soldiers jailed 9 years -Newsday Zimbabwe TWO soldiers were on Thursday sentenced to nine years in jail for illegal possession of ivory.Wilfred Minesi (33) and Virimayi Nyandoro (36) who were employees of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) stationed at One Commando Regiment in Harare appeared before magistrate Ruth Moyo. They were facing charges […]
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Biti assault trial winds up, ruling February 15

Source: Biti assault trial winds up, ruling February 15 –Newsday Zimbabwe OPPOSITION politician Tendai Biti’s trial on a charge of verbally assaulting local businesswoman Tatiana Aleshina ended yesterday with the presiding magistrate Vongai Guwuriro  set to announce her verdict on February 15. The State led by Deputy Prosecutor-General Michael Reza and Tafara Chirambira is expected […]
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Tragic road accident claims four lives

Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer FOUR people died in a collision between a Toyota Sienta and a Haulage Truck on 19 January. The smaller vehicle was overtaking the haulage truck at the 103km peg along the Harare-Bulawayo Road near Chegutu around 1pm, when it somehow crashed into it. In a statement, police said: “The ZRP reports […] …
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WATCH: Prison or economic hub?

Sikhulekelani Moyo and Obey Sibanda, Chronicle Writers Anthony Mhizha and Mzobanzi Moyo have turned their time in prison into an opportunity to learn new skills and become professionals. Mhizha, who was sent to prison for fraud, has trained as a qualified carpenter and is now employed as an instructor to other inmates after serving his three-year […] …
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‘Use UN channels to resolve disputes’

Kudakwashe Mugari in KAMPALA, Uganda International disputes should be resolved through proper channels of the United Nations (UN) as opposed to unilateralism, while the global south must work together to ensure equitable distribution of wealth among and for the development of all nations, President Mnangagwa has said. Speaking at the 19th Summit of Heads of […] …
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5 lifestyle events that rocked Bulawayo in 2023

Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com The past year witnessed Bulawayo making remarkable strides in the showbiz sphere, playing host to numerous successful events that brought joy to entertainment enthusiasts. As the year 2024 kicks in, it is only fitting to reflect on the lifestyle events that defined Bulawayo’s entertainment scene in the past year and consider avenues […] …
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BANGO COMMUNITY GETS WINGS TO FLY…as Air Force partners villagers to build new secondary school

Peter Matika in Mangwe A NEW secondary school has been established in Ward 10 Mangwe District under Chief Bango in Matabeleland South province following a successful partnership between the Air Force of Zimbabwe and villagers in the area. The first classroom block was officially commissioned yesterday while the construction of the second block has commenced […] …
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