In America, the Emperor stripped for the world
Were it not for the just-ended presidential election in America, many in Africa would still be stuck for life with this unblemished image of a country with an archetypical model democracy — sure of itself, its culture, traditions and with unmatched sophistication and modernity.
5 300 new teachers start work – Schools open for last group of pupils
Nqobile Tshili/Patrick Chitumba, Chronicle Reporters THE 5 300 teachers recently engaged to beef up staff at schools following Government’s decision to reduce classes to maximum of 30 pupils to allow…
New plan to incorporate modern facilities at Lupane Provincial Hospital
Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Health Reporter THE Lupane Provincial Hospital which will be the first Matabeleland North referral health institution is now 50 percent complete and the opening of the economy following…
‘Gukurahundi discussions unavoidable’
Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter DISCUSSING Gukurahundi cannot be avoided if the country is to come up with solutions to address the emotive subject, a Cabinet Minister has said. Minister of…
Bulawayo police impound 127 pirate taxis
Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter POLICE in Bulawayo have impounded 127 vehicles that were pirating in defiance of the Government’s travel regulations meant to curb the spread of Covid-19. Government in…
Childlessness drives women to desperation and crime
Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Health Reporter STIGMA and discrimination against childless people especially women often push the affected into desperation which could be the reason why some women are found on the…
Gweru proposes US$35m budget
Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau Chief THE cash strapped Gweru City Council, choking under a $250m debt, has proposed a US$35 million 2021 budget translating to about $2,9 billion at the…
Turkish organisation addresses Bulawayo water crisis
Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter GOVERNMENT has commended a Turkish organisation for responding to Bulawayo’s worsening water crisis by drilling three solar powered boreholes to supply residents with water. Bulawayo is…
Gwanda irrigation farmers record good harvests
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Gwanda Correspondent IT is all smiles for small holder farmers in Gwanda as they have recorded good harvests at their respective irrigation schemes after a series of poor…
Gweru man gets 20 years for raping 10-year-old girl
Midlands Bureau Chief A 33-year-old Gweru man who raped a 10-year-old girl several times in nine hours, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The girl, as a result…











