adminMpilo detains new mothers over bills
By Leonard Ncube
AT least a dozen mothers are detained at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo with their newborn babies for failing to pay maternity fees, amid reports one of the babies died during the mother’s detention last week.
Gen Mujuru inquest opens
Harare Bureau
THE inquest into the death of the late General Solomon Mujuru opened at the Harare magistrates’ courts yesterday with six witnesses giving evidence and the State presenting forensic evidence that no trace of explosives or inflammable liquids had
Mat North acquires audiometric equipment
Chronicle Reporter
MATABELELAND North Province has acquired audiometric testing equipment worth thousands of dollars to be used in determining pupils’ hearing levels. Audiometric tests are used to diagnose hearing loss or diseases of the ear. The equipment
Catching snakes is his passion
By Dosman Mangisi
The adversarial relationship between a snake and man goes back to the era soon after creation after Eve was deceived by the reptile. Today many stories are told and written about snakes, including evil practices like witchcraft which are associated
P.O.Y brings out Mabomba
By Tafadzwa Tseisi
PROMINENT Bulawayo hip-hop artiste P.O.Y has released an album with tracks that will leave fans asking for more.
The Almost Famous hit-maker, who last year bagged the Zim Hip-Hop People’s Choice Award at 7 Arts theatre in Harare, released his album titled Mabomba last Friday. In an interview with Chronicle Entertainment, P.O.Y said that the release of
Siganda teacher’s trial deferred
Court Reporter
THE Bulawayo regional court has deferred the start of the trial of a teacher at Siganda Secondary School in Bubi District who stabbed the headmistress of the school 15 times before turning to a 15-year-old pupil who he stabbed twice. The trial of
Golden Globes crown new galaxy of TV stars
The Golden Globes crowned a new galaxy of television stars on Sunday, honouring a slew of shows in their first season and leaving old favourites out in the cold.
Psychological thriller Homeland, which premiered on cable channel Showtime in October, won best TV drama series and best
Nigeria unions suspend strike
ABUJA – Nigerian trade unions called off strikes and protests yesterday, pulling Africa’s top oil producer back from a major confrontation after President Goodluck Jonathan announced a cut in petrol prices by a third.
His move partially reinstated a fuel subsidy, the scrapping of which was a key policy of Jonathan and his economic team. But
Ugandan traders end strike after pledge
KAMPALA – Ugandan traders ended their strike yesterday after President Yoweri Museveni said the central bank would look into ways of easing the pain of high borrowing costs, Museveni’s office said.
The veteran leader, who cracked down hard on a wave of opposition-led protests against surging prices last year, told the
Slow start for Libya drive to disband militias
TRIPOLI – Twenty-four hours after Libya’s police force opened its doors for the thousands of militia members to join its ranks, only 100 had signed up, signalling the long road the government faces to bring the unruly militias to heel.
The militias, which fought to unseat former leader Muammar Gaddafi, are now the biggest threat to stability in Libya, clashing