adminWoman appeals for assistance
Chronicle Reporter
A BULAWAYO woman whose house was gutted by fire last September said she was appealing to well-wishers to assist her repair the house. Ms Rosemary Pandukayi of Number 132 Palm Avenue in Sauerstown said she had now moved into the one-roomed staff quarters because the house was no longer habitable following the damage by the fire.
Blue Ribbon gives back to community
Chronicle Reporter
SENIOR citizens staying in Pelandaba, Iminyela and Mabutweni suburbs yesterday had a belated Christmas present when they received one tonne of mealie-meal donated by Blue Ribbon Industries. Governor and Resident Minister for Bulawayo Metropolitan Province Cain Mathema officially handed over 100 by 10kg bags of mealie-meal to 100 senior citizens of the suburbs.
African football drama to begin in Swiss boardroom
The first African football drama of 2012 will unfold in a Swiss boardroom as Namibia continue a battle to get Burkina Faso kicked out of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
58 illegal immigrants intercepted
Beitbridge Reporter
POLICE have intercepted a haulage truck which was carrying 58 undocumented “refugees” from East and Central Africa who intended to illegally cross into South Africa through undesignated entry points along the Limpopo River.
Burial of Rtd Lt Col Ngwenya postponed
Chronicle Reporter
THE burial of former freedom fighter and Zimbabwe National Army senior officer, Retired Lieutenant Colonel Chilisi Bhuka Ngwenya, which was scheduled for yesterday, had to be postponed to tomorrow – pending deliberations on his hero status.
Bombing of Zanu-PF offices condemned
Midlands Correspondent
MIDLANDS Zanu-PF provincial chairman, Cde Jason Machaya, and the party’s senior leadership in the Midlands have condemned the bombing on Wednesday of the party’s provincial offices in Gweru.
DeMbare re-engage Pasuwa
Harare Bureau
LIFE is expected to return to normal in the Dynamos camp after the Harare giants agreed yesterday to re-engage Callisto Pasuwa on a three-year deal, and end tensions that have been mounting after negotiations for a new contract with the championship-winning coach had broken down last week.
Zvasiya eyes Olympics slot
Sports Reporter
ONE of Zimbabwe’s former top sprinters now based in the United Kingdom, Lloyd Zvasiya, says he is preparing hard and hoping to get a chance to represent the country at the Olympics.
H’landers board must go: Sibanda
By Lovemore Dube
RESPECTED former Highlanders player, coach and organising secretary Mackenzie Sibanda has called on the entire club executive to step down to allow for fresh ideas to take over.
Delays in implementing laws to boost economy causes concern
Victoria Falls Reporter
TOURISM and Hospitality Minister, Engineer Walter Mzembi has expressed concern at delays by the Ministry of Finance to operationalise pieces of legislation meant to boost the growth of the tourism industry.