CAR: At least 50 killed in fresh wave of violence

Bangui — At least 50 people have been killed in three days in a fresh surge of sectarian violence in the Central African Republic, a peacekeeping officer said yesterday.

Palestinian prisoners end mass hunger strike

Ramallah — Dozens of Palestinian prisoners are to end their two-month-old hunger strike in Israeli jails despite not winning any major concessions from the Israeli government.

Film on Kim assassination slammed

North Korea has denounced a new Hollywood comedy about an assassination bid on leader Kim Jong-un as a “wanton act of terrorism” and warned of a “merciless response” unless the…

Robbers seize 200kg safe, cash

Nqobile Tshili Chronicle Reporter A BULAWAYO businessman was left shaken after burglars broke into his butchery and got away with a safe deposit box weighing 200kg which contained only $1,500.

Prof Moyo’s grandmother dies

Nqobile Tshili Chronicle Reporter INFORMATION, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo’s grandmother Elizabeth Sibanda, was buried yesterday in Tsholotsho amid calls for communities to emulate her in steering…

Mawaya Waya man comes to Bulawayo

Simbarashe Mutizwa Showbiz Reporter Mawaya Waya hitmaker, Shinsoman (real name Romeo Anthony) will be in Bulawayo tomorrow for a performance at Cape to Cairo. Affectionately known by his legion of…

Mangwe villagers embark on $100,000 clinic project

Sukulwenkosi Dube Plumtree Correspondent VILLAGERS in Macingwane area in Mangwe are constructing a $100,000 clinic in a bid to improve access to health services. At the moment patients from the…

Big Bowl gospel concert for Byo

Showbiz Reporter ALL is set for the Big Bowl gospel concert taking place at the Bulawayo Theatre on Saturday. The event is being held to raise funds to assist less…

Chana shooting trial set for September

The trial of two Gauteng policemen, who allegedly shot at musician Khuli Chana, has been set down for September. They appeared briefly in the Randburg Magistrate’s court over the weekend.

Sekunjalo MaAfrika gears for Chibuku dance festival finals

Simbarashe Mutizwa Showbiz Reporter 2014 Chibuku Neshamwari Dance Festival Bulawayo province winners Sekunjalo MaAfrika dance group have promised to bring back the national champions’ trophy to Bulawayo.