adminGovernment to come up with laws to deal with CDF abusers
Harare BureauTHE Government is set to come up with a law to guide the administration of the Constituency Development Fund and jail abusers of the fund.
There is no law providing penal provisions for abusers of the fund.
Veterai leaves Matabeleland North
Chronicle ReporterTHE Officer Commanding Matabeleland North Province, Senior Assistant Commissioner Edmore Veterai, has been transferred to the Police General Headquarters (PGHQ) in Harare.
Ndlovu to lead U-13 team in Poland
Harare Bureau
WARRIORS legend Peter Ndlovu will take his passion for youth football to another level this year when he takes charge of Zimbabwe’s Under-13 squad to the VW World Junior Masters Championships scheduled for Poland at the end of May.
Bosso need to gel
By Sikhumbuzo MoyoHIGHLANDERS might have scored in all the friendly matches they have played so far but Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Chapungu should be a cause for concern for its supporters and officials with only a few days to the start of the 2012 Castle Lager Premiership season which roars into life this weekend.
The team seems to lack cohesion which is crucial if the team is going to work as a unit. All the departments are supposed to work in unison as opposed to working against each other.
Furniture shortage hits schools
By Prosper Ndlovu and Yoliswa DubeONLY 137 out of 175 000 pupils in Matabeleland North registered for Mathematics and Science subjects at Ordinary Level last year amid reports that schools in the province are facing a critical shortage of furniture with about 20 pupils sharing a desk.
Prostitute fatally stabbed for denying client ‘more time’
Court ReporterA lady of the night was stabbed to death after she refused to have more time with her client who had paid $5 for a “short time” in a bush at Queens Mine.
Sibusani Mloyi (45), of Manduwe Village, Mpumelelo area of Nkayi district, last week pleaded not guilty to murder but was convicted of murder with constructive intent by Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Martin Makonese sitting with Mrs Elizabeth Chazanga and Mr Nehemiah Dube as assessors.
Veteran fine artist out to groom next generation
Entertainment reporterA 42-year-old Bulawayo-based fine artist is looking for sponsorship to enable him to set up a studio where he will train young talented artists.
Hailing from Zvishavane’s Chief Mazviwa, Clifford Mugiya has been drawing since 1981 when he was in grade one. The artist is hoping to pass on his skills to the new generation.
Police investigate bogus doctor
Chronicle Reporter
POLICE in Bulawayo are investigating a man who has reportedly been practising as a medical doctor without a licence.
Although details about the way he was operating were still sketchy as police said they were still investigating the matter, Pastor Chaka Admire Chakarowa was arrested by members of the Criminal Investigations Frauds Section on Friday and is still assisting with investigations.
He was arrested following growing concern from members of the public, especially institutions like schools and workplaces where he conducted workshops purporting to be a doctor and they doubted his credibility and understanding of medical practice.
Indications are that Pastor Chaka never trained for any medical course he purports to hold.
It is alleged he was practising as a Homeopathy doctor, claiming he did a degree in Naturopathy and is reportedly operating from the corner of Jason Moyo Street and 2nd Avenue.
Guards besiege company offices over pay
Chronicle ReporterMIDSEC Security Company guards besieged the company’s offices in protest over the $140 they were paid after going for six months without salaries.
Some of the workers had reportedly resorted to sleeping in the company’s vehicles after they were reportedly evicted for non-payment of rentals by their landlords.
Young Igwe plans Bulawayo show
Entertainment Reporter
PETER “Young Igwe” Moyo is billed to stage an appreciation show for the love and support Bulawayo-based fans have shown Utakataka Express during its trying times.
In an interview, the youthful Utakataka front man said breaking through the industry was difficult for him though the love and support from music followers, among them those based in Bulawayo, became his pillar of strength.