Beyond the brochure: Exploring Zimbabwe’s soul with Efya Kimora

Mbulelo Mpofu THE rhythmic sounds of Insimbi ZeZhwane echoed through the pavements of Bulawayo’s central business district, a soundtrack seemingly frozen in time. Standing captivated before it all was Efya…

COMMENT: When one African suffers, we all do

WHEN Susan Chiguvare’s feet were scalded by boiling water, it wasn’t just her skin that burned. It was the illegal borders that scorched her spirit. Borders drawn on colonial maps…

Remarks by HE Zhou Ding, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, at the National Day Reception

Good afternoon! Masikati! IT is a profound honour to welcome you all as we gather to celebrate two significant milestones: the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic…

WATCH: Companies urged to equip staff with fire prevention and fighting skills

Langalakhe Mabena “IT’S important for organisations to equip their staff members with fire safety education, as this helps to mitigate risks and prepare staff for emergencies effectively.” These were the…

Guillaume Ripaud: The cultural conductor of Bulawayo’s creative scene

Mbulelo Mpofu, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub BEHIND the ornate iron gates and beneath the whispering jacaranda trees, a quiet cultural renaissance is underway. For nearly two years, Guillaume Ripaud,…

Back to jail for drug dealer Gary Bell

Peter Matika, Senior Court Reporter THE High Court in Bulawayo has dismissed an appeal by convicted drug dealer Gary Bell, sealing his return to prison to serve a 12-month effective…

Blood and thunder at Hartsfield: OMs eye repeat, Warriors seek redemption in blockbuster final

Brandon Moyo, Zimpapers Sports Hub THE curtain is set to fall on the 2025 Bulawayo Metropolitan Rugby Football Board (BMRFB) Archer Clothing Rugby League with a blockbuster finale today. Old…

Lights, camera, action! . . Your guide to this year’s biggest blockbusters

Munashe Tombo HEY everyone! It’s been a minute since we had a movie review in the Saturday Chronicle. It doesn’t mean nothing was happening. It’s been a massive year for…

Eagles land in Zimbabwe for high-stakes series

Brandon Moyo, Zimpapers Sports Hub THE Namibian men’s national cricket team, the FNB Eagles, have arrived in Bulawayo ahead of their highly anticipated three-match T20 International (T20I) series against Zimbabwe.…

National tree ambassador launches ambitious 500 000 tree campaign

Amos Mpofu, [email protected] NATIONAL Tree Ambassador and director of Isandla Esihle/Ruoko Rwakanaka, Never Bonde, on Thursday officially launched an ambitious tree-planting campaign, setting a target of planting 500 000 trees…