Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say

DUBAI/RIYADH — A proposed deal between Iran and Oman to help end five months of war between Iran and the United States would give ​Tehran control over ships entering the…

From small savings to sustainable livelihoods

Tapson Ndou, [email protected] What began as modest weekly savings contributions in Beitbridge West has grown into a powerful engine for economic empowerment, with hundreds of villagers in Wards 6, 7,…

Red Cross urges international aid as Sudan crisis deepens

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has called for greater international support for Sudan, saying humanitarian needs are escalating while funding falls far short. “Sudan…

ZPCS opens Mtshabezi River View Resort

Chronicle Correspondent The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has taken another major step toward economic independence with the official opening of the Mtshabezi River View Resort at Gwanda Prison…

Beitbridge West set for digital transformation. . . network booster nears completion

Muvhuso Chibi [email protected] A major telecommunications breakthrough is on the horizon for communities in Beitbridge West Constituency, with the completion of a 60-metre network booster in Shashe that is now…

Gwanda gets US$80 000 boost to brace for El Niño drought

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected] Gwanda District has benefitted from a US$400 000 drought preparedness project being implemented in five districts across the country. The anticipatory action and operational readiness project is…

CLEANER WATER, HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES . . . Mat South sets bold 74 percent target

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu [email protected] LOCAL authorities in Matabeleland South have set a target to reach 74 percent coverage of water supply in communities across the province by the end of this…

Zimbabwe’s AI visionary honoured with Global Platinum Award

Obey Musiwa Herald Reporter Zimbabwe’s leadership in artificial intelligence and digital transformation was thrust onto the global stage when Zimbabwe National AI Strategy co-architect Hon Dr Martin Muduva received the…

‘Honouring heroes is part of our culture, way of life’ — Jabulani Sibanda . . . Bulawayo readies for Heroes/Defence Forces Day commemorations

Gibson Mhaka [email protected] BULAWAYO is ready to commemorate this year’s Heroes Day and Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Day, with Zanu-PF Bulawayo provincial chairperson Cde Jabulani Sibanda expressing confidence that the…

BCC raises alarm over illegal Jojo tank connections, water theft

Peter Matika [email protected] THE City of Bulawayo has raised the alarm over the growing problem of illegal JoJo tank connections, warning that some residents are bypassing water meters by connecting…