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Stephen MpofuSnatches of hope are in the air that a revolution in black and white now in the offing could change, in fact transform altogether, the complexion of the publishing industry in Zimbabwe, thanks to National University of Science and Technology
The ‘Adventures’ of Chinodya
Memory ChirereTitle: Chioniso and Other Stories
Author: Shimmer Chinodya
Publisher: Weaver Press
Publication date: 2012, 182 pages,
Isbn: 978-1-77922-170-4
Reviewer: Memory Chirere
Shimmer Chinodya’s latest offering, Chioniso and Other Stories is a work of a mature craftsman. These stories are just
The African Dream: From poverty to prosperity
Brian LigomekaTitle: The African Dream: From Poverty to Prosperity
Author: Bingu wa Mutharika
Reviewed by Brian Ligomeka
The African Dream: From Poverty to Prosperity, the latest book by Bingu wa Mutharika (deceased) is a great inspiration of a
When democracy runs wild
Gertrude Takawira
Democracy and good political governance constitute an important prerequisite for successful economic, corporate and socio-economic governance, touching as they do on the fundamental rights of the citizenry (both individuals and groups), the
Mutharika’s death: Malawi declares 10-day mourning period as Joyce Banda assumes power
The government of Malawi finally ended speculation over the death rumours of president Bingu wa Mutharika with the newly sworn in President Joyce Banda calling cabinet Saturday evening to discuss funeral arrangements of the late head of state. A 10-day mourning period has been declared.
Professor Mutharika suffered a cardiac arrest Thursday morning and was rushed to Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe. Reports also indicated the former leader was flown to South Africa for further treatment, but efforts to resuscitate him had failed.
President Joyce Banda assumed leadership in accordance with the country’s constitution and was sworn in Saturday afternoon following delays after chief justice Lovemore Munlo reportedly forgot his robe at home in Blantyre. The event was rescheduled to 4pm.
Meanwhile former president Bakili Muluzi has suspended his medical trip to South Africa to attend Mutharika’s funeral, describing the late leader as a father.
Malawi Voice quoted Muluzi as saying, “Malawians have lost a father and I felt being amongst them is what matters right now.”
Open air worshippers to use beerhalls
Chronicle ReporterOPEN air churches, a majority of them belonging to Apostolic sects, will soon worship in Bulawayo City Council’s non-functional beerhalls to curb the spread of cholera and typhoid, councillors resolved.
Debating during a full council meeting on Wednesday, the councillors also agreed to defy a recent Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture directive banning the use of schools for activities that are not school-related.
They argued that some churches that had no buildings to worship in had been accommodated at
Malawi president suffers heart attack
MALAWI’s President Bingu wa Mutharika was yesterday reportedly rushed to Kamuzu Central Hospital in the capital Lilongwe, after suffering a heart attack.A Malawian radio station, Zodiak, announced that President wa Mutharika was rushed to the country’s main referral hospital where he was admitted into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
At the time of going to press no official statement had been made about the president’s health status with government spokeswoman Patricia Kaliati maintaining that she could not confirm that the president
Vox Media loses case over broadcasting licences
Harare BureauTHE Administrative Court has thrown out an urgent chamber application by Vox Media Productions to bar the operationalisation of the broadcasting licences issued to Zimpapers Talk Radio and AB
Veterai commends Mat’land people
Chronicle ReporterTHE outgoing officer commanding police in Matabeleland North, Senior Assistant Commissioner Edmore Gochai Veterai, has commended the people of the province for the resolute support they give
Malawi president Bingu wa Mutharika ‘dies’
MALAWI president Professor Bingu wa Mutharika who suffered a cardiac arrest Thursday morning is reportedly dead. However there hasn’t been any official communication from the country’s government so far.
Former head of state Bakili Muluzi Friday morning held a press conference at his residence urging government to come out in the open about the president’s condition whilst calling for vice president Joyce Banda to assume leadership should Professor Mutharika be declared unfit to hold office.
Malawi Voice quoted Dr Muluzi urging Malawians to be patient as the country awaits official communication from government on the death rumour.
President Wa Mutharika was hospitalised at Kamuzu Central Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on Thursday and was later flown to South Africa for further treatment.