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Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT has released $15 million towards completion of works in the restoration of King Lobengula’s original capital, Old Bulawayo, which was gutted by fire 11 years ago. King Lobengula was the last Ndebele monarch whose kingdom collapsed in 1894 after it was raided by white settlers, marking complete colonisation of present-day […]
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Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Senior Health Reporter THE completion of Government-funded staff residence renovations at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo will positively impact on service delivery as the upgraded facilities guarantee staff retention and go a long way in boosting workers’ morale. The milestone rehabilitation has modernised a structure which was gutted by fire in May last […]
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Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter HOUSE number 141, 10th Street in Makokoba looks like any other in the oldest township in the City of Bulawayo — derelict, paint peeling off, with an old wooden door and concrete slab in front, with no gate or perimeter wall. Makokoba is famous for many historical monuments such as Stanley […]
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Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Chronicle Reporter FARMERS operating in rehabilitated irrigation schemes in Matabeleland South Province have been urged to maximise production to complement Government’s efforts to ensure food security. Government, working with various partners, is rehabilitating irrigation schemes that had been lying idle across the country in order to improve food and nutrition security for the […]
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Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter A GROUP of 23 villagers from Gwanda and Beitbridge districts allegedly ganged up with 11 Botswana nationals and brutally assaulted seven suspected stock thieves, killing one of them during skirmishes. The incident occurred on Saturday at John West Village under Chief Marupi in Gwanda District. The latest development comes at a […]
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Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Senior Health Reporter OVER 55 percent of targeted learners aged 12-15 in Bulawayo have been vaccinated against Covid-19 during the national vaccination blitz. With 62 teams manning 23 static stations and 153 schools since the launch of the programme two weeks ago, 35 766 learners have been inoculated. Bulawayo is targeting to vaccinate […]
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Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Reporter A TOTAL of 23 senior and junior managers plus 140 general workers have quit Vumbachikwe Gold Mine in Gwanda, Matabeleland South, within the past two months. According to an internal memo seen by Chronicle, the resignations started soon after the company instituted investigations on February 7 following the discovery of systematic […]
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Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Reporter A West Nicholson businessman surprised three suspected armed robbers when he summoned the courage to wrestle one of them before eventually getting assistance from neighbours who apprehended and disarmed the suspect while his colleagues managed to escape. The two suspects took to their heels when they noticed that the neighbours had […]
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Yoliswa Dube-Moyo, Matabeleland South Bureau Chief VILLAGERS in the Nswazi area in Umzingwane District, Matabeleland South province have bemoaned the livestock clearance process which they say is cumbersome and creates a window for corruption. The village has one police base which is manned by two police officers whom villagers say are regularly overwhelmed by different […]
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Yoliswa Dube-Moyo, Matabeleland South Bureau Chief The country’s devolution agenda has resulted in a big score for the veterinary services department in Matabeleland South province which is this week expected to open doors to its own laboratory in Gwanda. The decentralisation of veterinary laboratory testing services is set to improve efficiency and turnaround time of […]
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SECURITY services company, Safeguard Security, has urged homeowners to ensure their properties are secure before traveling during the coming Easter and Independence holidays. Chief executive officer, Mr Andrew Mallon, said alarm systems should be tested and armed while electric fences should be clear of any vegetation or debris that might cause false alarms. He also […]
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Peter Matika, Showbiz Reporter HARARE-based fashion store Pipeline Fashions has set up a shop in Bulawayo, a city “revered” for a great taste in dressing. Pipeline Fashions which thrives on satisfying the people of Zimbabwe with different clothing attires from across the globe, officially opened its doors in the City of Kings last Friday at […]
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Leonard Ncube in Victoria Falls AS the Independence Day draws near, authorities in Matabeleland North have appealed for donations from well-wishers as the province prepares for the provincial celebrations. The country will for the first time in 42 years hold the Independence Day celebrations outside the capital Harare. The national event will be hosted in […]
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Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter AWARD-winning dancehall artiste, Nutty O is set to take his Mustard Seed album to the United Kingdom (UK) where he is billed to perform in Manchester and Birmingham this month. The Handipere Power singer forms part of six acts to tour the UK for the “Zim Independence Weekender” slated for 16 […]
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