adminDabengwa hijacked Dr Nkomo’s party: Chombo
Prosper Ndlovu
Chronicle Reporter
THE Minister of Local Government, Rural and Urban Development, Dr Ignatius Chombo, yesterday poked fun at Dr Dumiso Dabengwa for hijacking the name Zapu.
Introduction of Swahili as universal language should be embraced with enthusiasm
Stephen Mpofu
IN a secluded setting in the nearby state of New Jersey just across the border from the milieu of the melting pot that is New York City, America’s commercial capital, a children’s centre bustles with life as vivacious teachers take their little charges through their paces in Swahili.
And here, there, and over there on the vast courtyard, other children romp around, talking or shouting to each other in Swahili with much merriment.
Sikhala allegedly rapes personal assistant
Harare Bureau
FORMER St Mary’s legislator and MDC 99 leader Job Sikhala allegedly raped his personal assistant several times and impregnated her.
He is also accused of stealing from the woman, who later suffered a miscarriage.
Sikhala (40) was yesterday brought to court facing rape and theft charges.
Miss Zim to embark on cancer awareness campaign
Auxilia Katongomara
RECENTLY crowned Miss Zimbabwe 2012 Bongani Dhlakama says she will embark on a cervical cancer awareness campaign as part of her Miss World 2012 project.
Man dupes neighbour of groceries
Chronicle Reporter
A man from Jotsholo in Lupane reportedly forged a letter, tricked his neighbour and robbed him of groceries and clothes worth about R2 000, police said.
Caledonia cedes 15pc to local consortium
Business Reporter
Caledonia Mining Corporation has signed an agreement with a consortium of indigenous Zimbabweans to acquire a 15 percent share in Blanket Mine
Coal Gasification to up production by 40pc
Business Reporter
Coke producer Hwange Coal Gasification Company (HCGC) plans to increase coke production
Dynamos fans cry foul over entry fees hike
Harare Bureau
DYNAMOS’ fans feel they are being betrayed by the club’s leadership following the hike in gate entry charges to $5,
MPs demand stands
Harare Bureau
ABOUT 400 Members of Parliament want Harare City Council to allocate them residential stands in leafy suburbs at heavily subsidised prices in what they say will go a long way in saving the fiscus hotel bills.
Complement Govt efforts to successfully implement MTP
Zimbabwe has since independence in 1980 made great strides in ensuring that children have access to education in both rural and urban areas. A number of schools both primary and secondary were built and today the country boasts of a 92 percent literacy rate.