Bank duped of $4,6m

A Chinhoyi magistrate yesterday granted bail to a man who allegedly defrauded a local bank of $4,6 million by creating a fake contract form to get inputs for 90 hectares under CBZ Agro-Yield’s special programme on maize production.

Only female professional hunter enjoys challenges, thrills of wildlife adventure

Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter WITH free-flowing hair and skin tanned by years spent hunting under the glare of the African sun, Ms Tanya Blake (32) has etched a place for…

How uninvited Albert Nyathi stole the show at Dr Nkomo’s burial

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Correspondent IN the history of independent Zimbabwe, The Chronicle newspaper printed two editions on 1 July 1999 and the second edition announced the death of a giant…

COMMENT: Zupco fares should be affordable to commuting public

THE Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) has been given the mandate to provide public transport in urban areas. What this entails is that Zupco fares should be affordable to the…

NSSA, Chiyangwa multimillion land deal nullified

The High Court has nullified the multi-million dollar transaction in which the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) blindly purchased 526 hectares of land in Chegutu from businessman Phillip Chiyangwa using pensioners’ money, saying due process was not followed.

Connectivity challenges affect rural pupils

Harare Bureau THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and various other ministries and Government agencies need to address network and power challenges faced by rural schools which have seen…

Gumpo farm rattles Bosso, decimates executive

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Sports Reporter THERE is a mysterious farm in Esigodini allegedly bought using Highlanders’ funds in 1988 by the then club treasurer Micah Gumpo. The treasurer’s suspension was…

Woes mount for bailed armed robbery suspect

Woes continue mounting for armed robbery suspect, Edson Mashamhanda, who was rearrested on Wednesday for allegedly robbing a Harare man of over US$8 000, while the former was still on bail for another alleged heist, after investigations this week revealed that he is linked to the theft of $300 000 worth of fuel coupons and US$8 950 from a local company.

Superior courts closed for disinfection

The Judicial Service Commission on Thursday closed the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court and the Labour Court for disinfection and testing of staff after Covid-19 cases were recorded. 

Tragedy hits local basketball family

THE local basketball fraternity was thrown into mourning yesterday following the tragedy in which former referee, Terry Kagande, and his family, perished, in South Africa.

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