adminGrandfather (66) jailed for raping granddaughter (13)
Court Reporter
A 66-year-old man from Insuza in Matabeleland North Province who raped his 13-year-old granddaughter was yesterday sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Chiefs to be installed
Chronicle Reporter
TWO chiefs will be installed in Tsholotsho today and tomorrow with Mr Nhlonipho Brilliant Moyo becoming Chief Tategulu and Mr Prince Mandlakazulu Khumalo, Chief Mathuphula.
Guineans expected this morning
Harare Bureau
THE Syli Nationale are expected to arrive in the capital this morning without one of their star players Bobo Dian Balde, who was injured during the international friendly against Cameroon in Metz, France.
Woman crushes bystander’s legs in quest to run over hubby
Chronicle Reporter
A Bulawayo woman yesterday crushed a bystander’s legs with a car after she allegedly tried to run over her husband
Bosso to offload four players
Sikhumbuzo Moyo
HIGHLANDERS are set to offload and loan out four players during the second transfer-window amid revelations that already two players are training with the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log leaders.
Continued power cuts hit agricultural sector
Harare Bureau
SABLE Chemicals lost nearly 20 000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate worth $12 million between 19 January and 14 March after Zesa switched it off over unpaid bills.
This was revealed in a report done by the agricultural industry on the impact of Zesa power cuts on production over unpaid bills and load-shedding.
Buildings to get facelift
Chronicle Reporter
DILAPIDATED Government buildings in Bulawayo, Gwanda and parts of Matabeleland North are set to undergo face-lifting in a bid to restore their image and operational efficiency.
Sadc Troika meeting postponed to today
Munyaradzi Huni in LUANDA, Angola
THE Sadc Troika on Peace, Defence and Security meeting scheduled for yesterday evening was moved to today
Zim records reduction in HIV infections
Chronicle Reporter
ZIMBABWE has realised a significant decline in new HIV infections in adults due to changes in sexual behaviour, a National Aids Council (NAC) official has said.
The reduction in multiple partners and high levels of condom use in the country has been strong enough to slow down HIV transmission.
Nyathi calls for literature on Zim dances
Entertainment Reporter
THE popular traditional dance from Plumtree amabhiza is actually called “woso” in Kalanga and should be appropriately named, renowned traditionalist, Pathisa Nyathi, has said.