adminOPINION: Why is Africa always referred to as the Dark Continent
Vaida Mashangwa
In the book “Reclaiming the Resources for Health” the question, “Is Africa a poor continent?” is asked.
Libya faces daunting task of vetting candidates
TRIPOLI — Libya faces the daunting task of vetting thousands of candidates wishing to compete in June elections for a constituent assembly, with several bodies involved in the process.
“If a person committed a criminal offence or had ties to the former regime he is excluded,” Al-Taher Qraf, the deputy head of the electoral commission said on Thursday, the final deadline for candidates to register.
Libyans are on track to vote for a 200-member constituent assembly in June. A total of 120 seats are reserved for independent candidates and the remaining 80 open to political parties.
Presidents Mugabe, Sata new tourism ambassadors
Victoria Falls Reporter
PRESIDENT Mugabe and his Zambian counterpart, Michael Sata have been appointed United Nations International Tourism Ambassadors in recognition of the promotion and development of tourism in their countries.
VP Mujuru impressed by preparations for UNWTO
Victoria Falls Reporter
VICE-PRESIDENT Joice Mujuru yesterday said Zimbabwe was more than ready to co-host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly with Zambia next year.
Residents furious as council leases toilets
Chronicle Reporter
BULAWAYO residents have attacked the city council for leasing out public toilets to private companies who have turned them to pay toilets.
Amakhosi to hold Golden Awards
Bongani Ndlovu
Amakhosi Cultural Centre will today hold its annual Golden Awards with Bulawayo Mayor Councillor Thaba Moyo as guest of honour.
Racial slur, cruelty land man in trouble
Court Reporter
A man uttered a racial slur after he had pressed a security guard against a pre-cast wall at his residence, injuring the guard in the process.
Usiba Publishers donate books
Chronicle Reporter
USIBA Publishers on Thursday donated 108 SiNdebele books and novels to two orphanages in Bulawayo to help children understand their roots.
10 schools clash in Matabelelaand Under-19 rugby trials
Ricky Zililo
AT least 10 schools are expected to compete at Matabeleland Under-19s rugby trials set for Hartsfield Stadium today.
Nkomo, Masunda land wrangle put to rest
Court Reporter
Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku has put to rest the long-drawn legal wrangle over a piece of land in the Gwayi Conservancy in Matabeleland North Province pitting Vice President Landa John Nkomo and Mr Langton Masunda.