adminCouncil clears salary backlog
Chronicle Reporter
GWANDA Municipality has cleared its three months’ salary backlog amid reports that the local authority has intensified water disconnections to force residents to clear their arrears.
Nust ‘bias’ against Mat’land students unfounded
The National University of Science and Technology (Nust) recently came under fire for alleged bias against students from Matabeleland region.
Parties disagree on Electoral Amendment Bill
Harare Bureau
PARTIES in the inclusive Government are not agreed on how the next election will be conducted, differences that have stalled the Electoral Amendment Bill.
Battle of Zim postponed
Ricky Zililo
THE epic soccer battle between Highlanders and Dynamos that had been scheduled for Sunday has been postponed once again following complaints from other clubs that any outstanding fixture has to be played mid week.
Athletes still have chance to qualify for Olympics: ZOC
Sports Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Olympic Committee is confident that two more Zimbabwean athletes could qualify for this year’s London Olympics before the 8 July submission deadline.
Dr Mpofu donates to constituents
Chronicle Reporter
THE Member of Parliament for Umguza Constituency, Dr Obert Mpofu at the weekend donated 800 bags of maize to two wards in his constituency and pledged to construct a chief’s hall close to Fingo Council Hall in Ward Three.
Parks Authority to pump water for elephants
Victoria Falls Reporter
THE Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority has budgeted 20000 litres of diesel for use in pumping water from boreholes in the Hwange National Park during the dry season to avoid a situation similar to last year when nearly 100 elephants died of thirst.
Bubi RDC suspends CEO
Chronicle Reporter
Councillors in Bubi, Matabeleland North, have suspended their chief executive officer, Mr Patson Mlilo, over the Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle housing project, saying locals are against the construction of modern houses at Inyathi Business Centre.
Contractor’s $13m bid shocks Govt
Victoria Falls Reporter
A South African property developer tasked with constructing a temporary conference centre in Victoria Falls is expensive and has failed to justify the amount, Public Works Minister Gabuza Joel Gabuza has said.
Zimpapers senior editorial changes
Harare Bureau
ZIMPAPERS Board Chairman Dr Paul Chimedza has announced senior editorial changes at The Herald and Chronicle to align the group with its thrust of becoming an integrated media house following the launch of Star FM radio.