STREET KIDS’ MENACE. . . women raise CBD alarm

Ashley Mujoma WOMEN have raised concerns about their safety in Harare’s Central Business District. They say they were now being openly and repeatedly harassed by rowdy street kids who snatch…

Parents mobilise funds to improve schools in Binga

Leonard Ncube, Senior Reporter ALMOST 20 schools in Binga District recently made headlines after scoring zero percent pass rates at Ordinary Level in last year’s Zimsec final examinations. The schools,…

Boston Marathon winner’s family ask for trophies he sold when broke

The granddaughter of two-time Boston Marathon winner Tarzan Brown has launched a campaign for the return of the trophies her grandfather won during his career. Brown, christened Ellison Myers, but…

Matabeleland South’s only female National Assembly candidate for Zanu-PF

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Matabeleland South Bureau Chief FOR Cde Sindisiwe Nleya (43), winning a ticket to represent Zanu-PF in Mangwe Constituency in the coming harmonised elections after romping to victory in…

ZimTrade seeks to capacitate local designers

Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter THE national trade development and promotion organisation ZimTrade has partnered with local and international-based fashion designers to launch a Clothing Sector Brand Building Initiative (BBI) programme,…

The story behind Bob Marley’s invitation to Zimbabwe in 1980

Sifelani Tsiko It took a nationalist, fearless freedom fighter and Zanu-PF secretary-general instrumental in organising Zimbabwe’s independence celebrations, two businessmen, a barman and a radio deejay to chart the path…

Youth group intensifies drug abuse fight

Flora Fadzai Sibanda, Chronicle Reporter YOUTHS in Bulawayo have joined churches and the police in the fight against drug and substance abuse by participating in various campaign activities. Churches and…

Victoria Falls businesses vow not to pay $5 parking fee

Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter PLAYERS in the tourism industry in Victoria Falls have vowed not to pay US$5 being charged by Across Zimbabwe for parking their vehicles at the…

VFUs break culture of silence

Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Senior Reporter WHEN the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) established its Victim Friendly Unit (VFU) in 1996, the objective was to help in policing crimes of sexual nature committed…

Promoters, artists’ fees gazetted

Maria Chiguvari YOUTH, Sport, Art and Recreation Minister, Kirsty Coventry, has gazetted regulations and prices of registration for all arts promoters and artists. Under the category of arts association or…

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