adminNeo-pollution attracts 27 artists
By Auxilia Katongomara
THE Visual Artists Association of Bulawayo (VAAB) will today kick off its Silver Jubilee celebrations in style with 27 artists expected to showcase their works in the neo-pollution exhibition.
Conrad Murray wants to testify
Los Angeles — Dr Conrad Murray wants to formally address the court when he is sentenced at the end of this month.
Gwanda unveils $7,1m budget
Chronicle Reporter
THE Gwanda Town Council has unveiled a $7,1 million budget for 2012 amid concerns over poor revenue collection, which has seen the municipality owed more than $4 million by ratepayers.
Police collar ‘smart tactics’ syndicate members
Court Reporter
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested two men suspected to be part of a “smart tactics” syndicate of robbers who have been terrorising residents in Bulawayo’s central business district.
Council warns farmers against stream bank, open space cultivation
Chronicle Reporter
THE Bulawayo City Council has issued a stern warning to farmers engaging in open space and stream bank cultivation.
Woman burnt to death trying to save property
Chronicle Reporter
A 36-year-old woman from Jotsholo in Lupane was burnt to death while trying to save her property when one of her huts caught fire.
Seven billion: mark of development and challenges
By Zisunko Ndlovu
All across the year’s length, the nation, together with the world has had selected days of different festivities which has received a befitting recognition.
Deputy mayor calls for probe into tender scam
Chronicle Reporter
BULAWAYO’s Deputy Mayor Councillor Amen Mpofu has called for a full investigation into allegations that he meddled in council’s tendering process.
$2 500 boost for Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fund
Chronicle Reporter
The Latter Day Saints Charities has donated groceries and clothing worth US$2 500 towards this year’s Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fund.
Libyan tribes protest at new govt line-up
Some of Libya’s clans said yesterday they would not recognise the government, after the unveiling of a new cabinet revived regional rivalries which threaten the country’s stability.
Prime minister designate Abdurrahim El-Keib named a cabinet line-up which aimed to placate Libya’s patchwork of tribes, regional interests and ideological camps which are competing to fill the vacuum left by Muammar Gaddafi’s fall from power.