US sees surge in West Nile virus cases

The US is experiencing one of its worst ever outbreaks of the West Nile virus, with the number of cases of the mosquito-borne infection jumping nearly 60 percent since last week.

Population census extended

Makhosi Sibanda

THE 2012 national population census is likely to be extended by two days in a bid to mop up areas that were problematic in terms of coverage, Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZimStat), said yesterday.

Chicken Inn wary of Shabanie

Sikhumbuzo Moyo

BULAWAYO side Chicken Inn are saying they will not read much into the internal problems bedevilling their next opponents, Shabanie Mine, but their focus will be on playing a good game to win.

Lesotho PM tours Vic Falls

Patrick Chitumba

LESOTHO Prime Minister Mr Tom Motsoahae Thabane yesterday visited Victoria Falls where he toured the famous rainforest and the crocodile farm.

Probe into abuse of social grants commendable

Senior officials from the Ministry of Labour and Social Services were in Bulawayo on Tuesday to investigate allegations of abuse of social grants meant for the elderly and vulnerable groups. The allegations are disturbing but we commend the Ministry of Labour and Social Services for taking the initiative to probe the reports of abuse of funds budgeted to ameliorate the plight of the disadvantaged members of society, the elderly, orphans and the disabled. We urge the Ministry to      get to the bottom of the matter and take corrective measures to halt such sickening corrupt tendencies should it be proved that there was indeed abuse of the social grants.

Sanctity of marriage under serious threat

Nelson Masukume

Marriage by its very nature is a sacrosanct relationship between a husband and wife.

Be wary of human traffickers

Jonah Nyoni

This article was motivated by recent arrests of people who attempted to smuggle dozens of children from Zimbabwe into South Africa.

Be wary of human traffickers

Jonah Nyoni

This article was motivated by recent arrests of people who attempted to smuggle dozens of children from Zimbabwe into South Africa.

Trio in court for theft from vehicles

Court Reporter

THREE men have been arrested for allegedly terrorising vehicle owners in Queens Park and Sauerstown, where they stole car parts at night.

Mat North celebrates 21st February movement

Chronicle Reporter

MATABELELAND North Province will today hold belated 21st February  Movement celebrations in Lusulu, Binga District.

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