Ebola death toll in DRC surpasses 1 000

The death toll from the latest Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the fastest spreading outbreak of the virus ever recorded, has surged above 1 000.…

Bulilima Junior MP pushes for IDs, digital access in rural schools

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] Grassroots leadership is driving change in Bulilima District, with Junior Member of Parliament leading a campaign to ensure rural learners get identity documents early and access digital…

What next after World Cup?

Kevin Hand With the Fifa World Cup 2026 now finished, club football managers around the globe are trying to finalise their transfer plans, with supporters lapping up all the rumours…

Gwanda gets US$1,5m lithium rail siding to boost exports

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected] A major development has taken place in the mining town of Gwanda in Matabeleland South with the opening of a US$1,5 million lithium transhipment rail siding in…

Caf president hails performance of African teams at World Cup

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe believes an African side is closer than ever to winning the World Cup and is “confident” the continental will be able to celebrate…

Matutu proves his worth

Lovemore Dube [email protected] DERRICK Matutu, who is yet to be thrown into the deep end of athletics, proved his worth in Zimbabwe athletics teams with the fastest 100m time at…

Gwanda South MP engages returnees on land allocation and employment creation

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] Gwanda South Member of Parliament Dr Omphile Marupi has called on communities to embrace Zimbabweans returning from South Africa and give them space to rebuild their lives,…

Beitbridge Gogo defies age. Stella Dhokotera eyes 600km Lesotho to Botswana expedition

Muvhuso Chibi [email protected] At 54, when most people are talking about slowing down, Stella Dhokotera is lacing up for her biggest challenge yet. Next month the Beitbridge grandmother will take…

Solar power lights up lives in Mat South

Chronicle Correspondent For years, families in Matabeleland South ended their day when the sun went down. Cooking was done with firewood, studying was done by candlelight, and security at night…

Plumtree School primed to host landmark NASH provincial netball tourney

Ronald Mpofu [email protected] Plumtree High School in Mangwe District is making history this week as it hosts the National Association of Secondary Heads (NASH) Matabeleland South Provincial Netball Games for…

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