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A lot of things happened to our football this past week. While we were celebrating the noble idea of a Testimonial Match by our own Bulawayo boy, Benjani Mwaruwari, the pages in the chapter flipped so fast and we were suddenly staring at faces of angry Zifa board members over the manner in which the match was organised.
Man told to die first so he can claim pension
Midlands Correspondent
A man living with HIV from Lower Gweru recently caused a scene at Chronicle Gweru offices when he walked into the publication’s premises in tears
OPINION: Attainment of primary, secondary education slowly eluding Zimbabwe
Sukulwenkosi Dube
Attaining primary and secondary education in Zimbabwe is gradually proving almost impossible if it does not include extra tutoring in the form of the so-called extra lessons.
Elections in 12 months: Sadc
Munyaradzi Huni
in Luanda, Angola
THE Sadc Troika on Defence, Politics and Security Cooperation yesterday said elections in Zimbabwe should be held within the next 12 months.
Residents besiege Revenue Hall as council disconnects 14 000 households
Temba Dube and Lynot Munyaka
Chronicle Reporters
BULAWAYO residents yesterday thronged the council’s Revenue Hall to protest against triple billing and unexplained amounts appearing on their bills for May amid revelations that the local authority disconnected water to 14 504 households and properties last month.
The 14 504 households were disconnected from 27 May.
Council officials failed to explain the bills and instead asked residents to return home and take their water meter readings and bring them the next time they come to inquire about their bills.
Bank teller dips into clients accounts
Chronicle Reporter
A BANK teller has been arrested for allegedly stealing clients’ money from their accountswithout their consent and using it for personal business.
Players march out of Zim Saints
Mbonisi Mabhena
FORMER Premier Soccer League outfit Zimbabwe Saints’ house is in turmoil with players deserting and reported non-payment of allowances.
ANALYSIS: Legislators need to research before making any proposals
MDC-T Senator Morgan Femai was recently quoted saying women should not bath; they should shave their hair; dress shabbily and get circumcised to make them less attractive to men as a way of reducing the spread of HIV.
Sungura Masters rejoin Ndebele
Saturday Leisure Correspondent
FORMER Ndolwane Super Sounds dancers, Sungura Masters, have rejoined Charles Ndebele, another former member of the split group.
Miss Zim still remains modest
Auxilia Katongomara
DESPITE being crowned the country’s most beautiful woman, reigning Miss Zimbabwe Bongani Dhlakama has remained humble and is hardly recognised by many in Bulawayo.