Tsunami threat recedes; volcanic ash hinders Tonga response
The tsunami threat around the Pacific from a huge undersea volcanic eruption receded yesterday, but a massive ash cloud covering the tiny island nation of Tonga prevented surveillance flights from…
Couple loses kg of gold to armed robbers
Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter A couple from Kezi in Matabeleland South province was robbed of about 1,2kgs of gold worth US$78 000 at gun point by a six-man gang that…
‘Spell out role of secretariat to avoid clashes with executive’
Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter AFTER serving four years as Highlanders’ chief executive officer, Nhlanhla Dube believes there is a need for the club to spell out the roles of…
Raw sewage on doorsteps: The new normal in Makokoba
Angela Sibanda, Chronicle Reporter RESIDENTS in Makokoba are lamenting having to live with raw sewage flowing in their yards due to a malfunctioning system in the area, a situation that…
What it will take for Africa’s agrifood systems to thrive
The year 2021 was one of critical conversations about global agrifood systems – the processes and methods through which farming produces food. Following on the heels of the Covid-19 pandemic and a rise in global poverty, 2021 was a year for recovery and an urgent call to transform food systems if the world is to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals targets by 2030.
Man struck dead with log
Mkhululi Ncube, Chronicle Reporter A 45-year-old man from Gokwe, Midlands Province died on the spot after he was struck with a log on the head by a drunk man at…
Blitz nets 784 unlicenced vehicles
Herald Reporters Police yesterday arrested almost 1 000 drivers of unregistered, plate-less and unlicensed vehicles, and impounded 784 vehicles, on the first of a nationwide operation aimed at getting rid…
Agric joint ventures should be Govt approved
Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter All joint ventures in agriculture, while desirable as a way of boosting investment and production, must be approved by the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries,…
Road rehab moves to high-density suburbs
Blessings Chidakwa Municipal Reporter The emergency road repairs and rehabilitation being undertaken by the Government are now moving into the suburban roads in high-density suburbs, which have been neglected for…
State seeks to recover US$32m from Chihuri
Fidelis Munyoro Chief Court Reporter The High Court is this week expected to hear a high profile corruption case in which the State is seeking to recover more than US$32…










