adminCouncil summons director of housing over stands
Chronicle ReporterTHE stringent conditions set by the Bulawayo City Council for the allocation and sale of housing stands will top the agenda at next week’s full council meeting, Bulawayo Mayor Councillor Thaba Moyo said yesterday.
In an interview, Clr Moyo said the council had summoned the director of housing and community services, Mr Isaiah Magagula to give a report and update councillors on the issue.
Last week the council reportedly came up with stringent conditions for allocating and selling housing stands. The local authority is demanding a deposit of $4 200 for a stand in the new medium density
Mutasa still to get report on Dakamela suspension
Chronicle ReporterTHE Zanu-PF Secretary for Administration, Cde Didymus Mutasa, yesterday said he has not yet received a report on the suspension of the party’s Bulawayo provincial chairman, Cde Isaac Dakamela.
Lack of commitment hampers Sadc protocol on firearms
From Patrick Chitumba in Victoria FallsLACK of commitment by some Sadc member countries in implementing strict rules and guidelines under the region’s protocol on firearms is hindering progress in curbing proliferation of the firearms.
Shell scrambles to pay huge Iran oil bill
LONDON — Royal Dutch Shell is struggling to pay off $1 billion that it owes Iran for crude oil because European Union and US financial sanctions now make it almost impossible to process payments, industry sources said.Man to hang for rape, murder
Court ReporterA 31-year-old man who fatally stabbed a woman who had clung to his private parts while he was trying to rape her has been sentenced to death.
The man originally from Mbondweni Village in Filabusi, who is now facing the hangman’s noose, had failed to pay for a 12-volt battery he had bought from his victim.
On 27 July last year, Zibusiso Ndlovu invited Catherine Mpala (31), to his homestead in Mathole Village, Siganda, so that she could collect 60kg of maize as payment for the battery.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Invest in livestock production
Matabeleland has always been known as cattle country, with the bulk of livestock found in the region. This is because of the erratic rainfall and the soils that are not good for crop farming in many areas.Umguza district villagers face starvation
Chronicle Reporter
AT least 82 000 villagers in Umguza district in Matabeleland North province are facing food shortages as farmers are expecting 30 percent of their normal harvest.
This was revealed by the Umguza Rural District Council chairperson,
Sanctity of marriage should be upheld
By Jonah NyoniIf one contemplates divorcing, he or she is most likely to receive positive reasons why he or she must remain in that marriage irrespective of the troubles being faced.
Cattle rustler jailed 40 years
Beitbridge ReporterTHREE notorious cattle rustlers who were wreaking havoc in Matabeleland South have been jailed for periods ranging between 20 and 40 years.
The three were part of the 19 suspects arrested during an anti-stock theft operation in the province.
Zimura holds southern region AGM
Entertainment ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) will today hold its annual general meeting (AGM) in Bulawayo for the southern region for the first time, with the ZBC’s non-payment of royalties being top of the agenda.