adminTheatre piece Inyelane rehearsals wind up
Entertainment EditorAmakhosi Theatre’s Thembi Ngwabi and South Africa born Sabelo Ngema’s theatre piece, Inyelane, a musical on the impact of the arrival of Cecil John Rhodes’ Pioneer Column in this…
Towards a pro-poor maize policy in Kenya
NAIROBI — Almost all Kenyans eat maize — an average of almost 100kg each a year — but they pay a lot more for the staple than many of their regional neighbours. The poorest Kenyans now spend over a quarter of their income on the cereal.New scramble for Africa’s farmland
Population growth and rising consumption by a minority of people around the world are fuelling global land acquisitions and Africa is a “prime target”, says the International Land Coalition.Drought causing untold suffering in Matabeleland South region
By Saul Gwakuba NdlovuThe Zimbabwean 2011-12 rainy season is now tapering off in the country’s various climato-meteorological regions, with Matabeleland South recording an obvious drought.
We must all support EMA campaign
The way we take care of our environment is indicative of the value that we place on it hence the need to partner with stakeholders charged with environmental protection to safeguard the future of our country.Debt collector converts clients money
Chronicle ReporterA debt collector in Bulawayo has been arrested for allegedly stealing money paid by debtors.
Juvenile commits suicide after threats
Chronicle ReporterA 14-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide after his neighbours threatened to report him to the police for stealing watermelons and R400.
High Court Judge dismisses appeal
Court ReporterA man from Harare who stole property worth ZW$30 quadrillion and was sentenced to nine years in prison yesterday had his appeal against sentence dismissed for want of prosecution.
Church leaders join regime change bandwagon
Harare BureauA GROUP of six church leaders has joined the MDC-T regime change bandwagon and recently toured the region to persuade Sadc leaders to force President Mugabe to implement a cocktail of security, electoral and media reforms.
Council slashes bills
Midlands CorrespondentTHE Gweru City Council has reduced all ratepayers’ bills by 20 percent in a promotional move meant to help the local authority recover the more than $10 million it is owed by residents and commercial consumers.