Farewell humble giant

Joseph Katete “My first musical composition was probably the cry I made when I was being born. I was born a musician,” the greatest Zimbabwe’s musical export Oliver Mtukudzi told…

Shun violence: UN

Kudzai Chikiwa, Chronicle Reporter THE United Nations (UN) has said Zimbabweans should shun violence and engage in dialogue to solve the prevailing socio-economic challenges. In an interview, UN Communication Specialist…

CIO operative threatens to shoot cops with AK47

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Gwanda Correspondent A CENTRAL Intelligence Organisation operative based in Gwanda has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to shoot and kill three police officers and a civilian with…

43 buses for Tuku’s rural home burial

Daniel Nemukuyu, Harare Bureau NATIONAL hero Dr Oliver Mtukudzi will be buried tomorrow (Sunday) at his rural home in Madziva. The international music icon died at the Avenues Clinic in…

President mourns Gogo Rushwaya

President Mnangagwa yesterday paid his condolences to the Rushwaya family following the death of Gogo Mary Rushwaya. Gogo Rushwaya, mother to Defence Secretary Mr Martin Rushwaya, died at the Avenues Clinic in Harare yesterday. She was 72. President Mnangagwa was accompanied by his two Vice Presidents — Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi — Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Misheck Sibanda, service chiefs and other high-ranking Government officials.

. . . Tuku’s journey was not rosy

Tuku, it was a great honour for me to share that small portion of your journey of life. Yours was a very long journey in those short 66 years that you lived. It was a journey full of ups and downs, sorrows and smiles. You took it on with the strength of the typical elephant, the Nzou Samanyanga that you are.

Special court for Machaya graft case

A Bulawayo regional magistrate and prosecutors from Harare will handle the high profile case involving Mashonaland West provincial administrator Cecilia Chitiyo, former Minister of State for Midlands Provincial Affairs Jason Machaya and six other senior Government employees set for on Monday. Provincial prosecutor for Midlands Mr Samuel Pedzisayi confirmed the development yesterday.

Guvamombe further remanded

Tendai Rupapa, Harare Bureau Suspended chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe, who is facing criminal abuse of office charges, was yesterday further remanded to February 28. Guvamombe appeared before magistrate Mrs Rumbidzai…

President meets Belgian investor delegation

President Mnangagwa yesterday met a three-member delegation of Belgian investors, which expressed interest in exploring business opportunities here. The three were part of a 15-member delegation that was supposed to visit the country, but some of them cancelled the trip due to the violence unleashed by MDC-Alliance protestors last week.

Government to investigate soldiers’ misconduct allegations

Harare Bureau GOVERNMENT will investigate allegations of misconduct by security forces, including abuse of citizens during demonstrations that rocked the country last week, two senior officials said yesterday. In separate…

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