adminCircumcision policy must be taken to rural areas
Emmanuel Ndlovu
THE national male circumcision policy was launched in our country in 2009 after it was scientifically discovered that male circumcision (MC) curtails the risk of HIV infection in sexual intercourse by up to 60 percent.
Boy shoots self over mother’s boyfriend
Midlands Correspondent
Police in Gweru are investigating a case in which a 19-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed himself using a revolver and left behind a suicide note.
Local boutiques battle for top honours
Entertainment Reporter
BULAWAYO will play host to a Fashion Show called “Battle of the Boutiques”, a show in which several local clothing boutiques will compete against each other showcasing their various collections.
Stray elephants destroy crops in Beitbridge
Beitbridge Reporter
STRAY elephants from Kruger National Park in neighbouring South Africa have descended on Tshikwalakwala irrigation scheme in Beitbridge district where they are destroying crops.
Highlanders take on Hwange in friendly
Sikhumbuzo Moyo
HIGH-flying Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log leaders Highlanders will play a friendly match against Hwange at the Colliery Stadium on Sunday.
Anti-stock theft operation targets butcheries
Chronicle Correspondent
POLICE have relaunched Operation Nyamawaiwanepi/Inyamauyithethengapi, which targets food outlets, abattoirs and butcheries.
‘Warriors need substantive coach’
Harare Bureau
WARRIORS’ cheerleaders have challenged the Zifa board to appoint a substantive coach and conclude the Asiagate investigations to boost the performance of the Warriors.
Nyamandlovu farmers lose crops worth thousands to frost
Sharon Sibindi
Farmers in Nyamandlovu area have lost crops worth thousands of dollars after severe frost hit the area.
Farmers told Business Chronicle that they had suffered heavy losses as their crops were not insured against frost-related damage.
ZTA works on reviewing domestic tourism marketing strategy
Oliver Kazunga
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is working on reviewing the domestic tourism marketing strategy to boost the sector’s contribution to the economy.
Domestic tourism accounts for about 60 percent of the sector’s total contribution to the economy.
Bangladesh jet in for Tri-Nations series
Harare Bureau
RICHARD PYBUS, the Bangladesh cricket coach, says the forthcoming triangular series involving hosts Zimbabwe and South Africa should give the three teams a chance to prepare their squads for the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup.