adminHwange face uphill task
By Lovemore DubeCONTINENTAL football demands that a team must win at home if it entertains any hopes of proceeding to the next stage.
Hwange FC, Zimbabwe’s representative in the Caf Confederation Cup, put up a shoddy performance in their 1-1 draw against visiting Al Amal Atbara of Sudan at the Colliery Stadium on Sunday. This left them with a mountain to climb in their return leg. Among factors militating against them in what should be a do-or-die mission for Nation Dube’s men in a fortnight’s time is change of weather.
Baby drowns in bucket of water
Beitbridge ReporterAN unattended nine-month-old toddler from Siyoka area in Beitbridge drowned in a bucket full of water while a year-old-girl from Shazhabukwa Village in Matobo also drowned in another incident.
Mat South farmers set to lose livestock
Beitbridge ReporterFARMERS in Matabeleland South are likely to lose more than 2 000 cattle within the next four months because of lack of pastures.
In an interview yesterday, the provincial veterinary officer, Dr Msongelwa Mangena, said the predictions were made following an assessment on the drought situation that has affected all the districts.
Gold production up 12 percent
Business ReporterZIMBABWE’S gold production has increased by about 12 percent in the first two months of the year compared to the same period in 2011 on the back of favourable international prices.
Motoring sector to engage EMA over high fines
Business ReporterTHE Motoring Industry Association of Zimbabwe (MIAZ) will engage the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) over the high fines it was charging fuel dealers for polluting the environment, an official has said.
Teachers return to school as community conducts cleansing ceremony
Chronicle Reporter
TEACHERS from Tshebetshebe Primary School in Lupane, who deserted the institution two weeks ago after being tormented by goblins, have returned to work.
Omarobane arrested
Court ReporterFOUR men have been arrested in Bulawayo on suspicion of being part of a gang that has been moving around stealing goods and groceries from shops.
The suspects, in the company of many others still at large, would target wholesale shops where they would buy goods in small quantities and leave them for collection later, but go on to forge receipts to appear as if they have bought the goods in bulk.
Excessive use of cellphones a serious health hazard
By Prosper Ndlovu MEMBERS of the public should be careful in how they use cellphones as excessive usage of the gadget poses long-term health risks, an official said.
Egypt blames hoarding for renewed fuel shortages
CAIRO — A second wave of fuel shortages in Egypt this year has left drivers fuming in long queues at gas stations, disrupted business and led the financially-stretched government to blame speculators for hoarding subsidised petroleum.NGO to embark on voluntary HIV testing at termini
Chronicle ReportersA Bulawayo non-governmental organisation has mobilised resources for Voluntary Counselling and Testing services to be carried out at public transport termini.
This was revealed at the launch of an awareness campaign for public transporters, touts and conductors on HIV and Aids yesterday at the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA).