Big brother is watching you

Stephen Mpofu, Perspective There is not any no-nonsense big brother watching anyone in Zimbabwe – or elsewhere for that matter — but the law/laws of the country. As such, brazen…

Makokoba: A township rich in people, culture & history

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Reporter Bulawayo’s oldest township, Makokoba, is steeped in history and culture. Its name is derived from the actions of Mr Fallon, the Native Commissioner, who used to…

Vubachikwe refutes ‘no electricity and water’ allegations

Chronicle Reporter The management of Vubachikwe Mine in Gwanda has vehemently denied claims that the community has been without electricity and water since an illegal strike crippled operations at the…

Ntombizodwa: The artist, designer who quit her job to pursue her passion

Tafadzwa Chibukwa, Chronicle Reporter Meet 62-year-old Miss Ntombizodwa Silonda, a retired artist and designer who never realised her potential until later in life. As a child, she attended art and…

Badminton makes a roaring comeback in Zimbabwe

Brandon Moyo, Sports Reporter In a world dominated by football, basketball, and tennis, it’s refreshing to see a sport that has been around for centuries making a comeback. Badminton, one…

The power in establishing networks

Nolwazi Mnikwa Over the previous weekend I had the opportunity to attend a top of the range networking event. It was a women’s event featuring women from all walks of…

Tropical Storm Freddy sails past Zimbabwe

Precious Manomano, Harare Bureau Severe Tropical Storm Freddy was yesterday still in the Mozambican Channel, around 500km east of Nyanga, but moving north towards that northern bulge of Mozambique near…

Bogus agents defraud nurse aides of US$36 000

Yeukai Karengezeka, Harare Bureau Two men from Harare who pretended to be agents who could facilitate sponsorship certificates to travel to the United Kingdom have appeared in court for allegedly…

Gym Instructors: The art of the chosen few

Tafadzwa Chibukwa, Chronicle Reporter Gym instructors are often the unsung heroes of the fitness world. While many people may only see the results of someone’s hard work, they do not…

Concern over city council’s increased tariffs

Tafadzwa Chibukwa and Michael Makuza, Chronicle Reporters Captains of Industry and Residents Association (CIRA) has raised concern over Bulawayo City Council’s (BCC) increased tariffs for goods and services since 2014.…

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