adminNigerian governor accuses politicians of fuelling insurgency
DAMATURU — Governor of the restive state of Yobe in north-eastern Nigeria Ibrahim Gaidam blames the recent attacks on some politicians, saying they are behind the killing by the Boko Haram militant group.
China’s missing VP fuels online rumour frenzy
Chinese micro-bloggers and overseas websites are agog with all kinds of speculation as to why Xi Jinping, the current vice-president and president-in-waiting, has gone unseen for more than a week.
Aussie investors eye Zimbabwe
Australian investors are showing a huge appetite for Zimbabwe’s abundant mineral resources despite sanctions imposed on the country by Canberra, a senior government official has said.
Job seekers throng United Refineries
Business ReporterHUNDREDS of job seekers thronged United Refineries Limited in Bulawayo on Monday in search of employment amid revelations that demand for work is exceedingly high.
Man sets parents’ bedroom alight
Thandeka Moyo
Chronicle Reporter
A 19-year-old Tsholotsho man reportedly went berserk and set alight his parents’ bedroom and went on to commit suicide following a misunderstanding with his father.
Khaya Moyo launches monthly newsletter
Harare Bureau
Family voices to hold first concert
Bongani Ndlovu
RENOWNED Bulawayo a capella group, Family Voices, will this week hold their first concert after 13 years of existence at the Family of God Church.
Stop commercialising lobola
THE recent incident of two families from Gobadema, Gwanda South, who were locked in a burial wrangle with one demanding 10 head of cattle from their in-laws is not an isolated case but a fairly widespread practice.
Musician plans to give away CDs
Paul Nkala
BULAWAYO-born hip-hop musician-cum-songwriter and producer, Matthew “Slay” Moodie has not forgotten his roots and is back in the country to record a free CD.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Schools, parents should agree on payment of fees
Education is a basic right and every effort must be made to ensure every boy and girl is in school. This helps the country groom enlightened citizens. While not all…