Climate change, drug abuse threat to SDGs attainment

Mkhululi Ncube, [email protected] THE progress towards attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the country is being threatened by climate change-induced drought and drug abuse among others, a senior Government official…

Armed robbers on the prowl

Chronicle Writer  POLICE have launched a manhunt for two suspected armed robbers believed to be part of a gang that has unleashed a reign of terror in Bulawayo by raiding…

Junior Sables get into camp

Innocent Kurira, [email protected] THE Junior Sables will troop into camp this morning as they intensify their preparations for this year’s edition of the Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy tournament to be held…

Paedophile in court for exposing children to pornography

Peter Matika, [email protected]  A 59-year-old man has been sentenced to perform community service after admitting to charges of exposing minors to pornography.  The man, who cannot be named to protect the…

Break 40-year record, BAB boss urges athletes

Lovemore Dube, [email protected]  BULAWAYO Athletics Board chairman, Watson Madanyika, has challenged athletes to break Tommy Lazarus’ 40-year-old PPC Matopos 33 Miler record of three hours three  minutes 18 seconds. Despite a…

Star Michy, artiste manager taking Hip-Hop scene by storm

Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected]  IN a male-dominated hip-hop sector, Bulawayo-born artiste manager, Star Michy (born Michelle Banda) has emerged as a force to be reckoned with.  A fighter by nature, Star Michy…

EMTHONJENI Women’s Forum calls action on gender equality in workplaces

Mkhululi Ncube, [email protected] EMTHONJENI Women’s Forum has called for organisations to adopt gender equality and sexual harassment policies that deal with the issues women face in their workplaces, in order to…

VP Chiwenga’s family donates US$20 000 towards school project

Nqobile Tshili, [email protected]  VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga’s family has donated US$20 000 towards the development of the repurposed St Augustine Catholic College in Sunnyside, Bulawayo, which complements the Government’s efforts to…

Government commends 4-H Zimbabwe foundation’s climate change project

Patrick Chitumba, [email protected]  THE Government has commended 4-H Zimbabwe Foundation for its installation of eight solar-powered boreholes in Chiwundura, Midlands province, which will enable the construction of a series of fish…

Government steps up to secure livestock sector

Lingani Nyika, [email protected]  GOVERNMENT is implementing a raft of mitigatory measures to alleviate the adverse effects of climate change and El Nino-induced drought, urging farmers to be innovative with local resources…