Leonard Ncube in Hwange COMMUNITIES living near game parks and protected forests have been urged to actively participate in environmental and wildlife conservation to promote consumptive and non-consumptive tourism in their areas. Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) in Hwange is spearheading a volunteer community anti-poaching unit where communities in Mabale, Nabushome and Dopota, all near Hwange […]

Business Reporter NEWLY launched Kuva Airline, which will make its inaugural Harare-Hwange-Victoria Falls flight on June 1, 2022, says it is focused on linking more domestic tourism destinations in Zimbabwe. Kuva Airline marketing executive, Darryl Dzapasi, said the airline would operate flights linking Harare, Kariba, Victoria Falls and Hwange on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at […]

Harare Bureau INVICTUS Energy, the Australian firm scouring the ground for oil and gas in Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa region, northern Zimbabwe, has described the project as an exciting asset, which remains the largest undrilled prospect onshore Africa and possibly, globally in 2022. The Australian exploration junior recently raised US$8,5 million to start exploration at its […]

Robert Mukondiwa Victoria Falls-based arts connoisseur and founder and director of Zimbabwe’s leading online sculpture gallery Avac Arts, Terrence Musiyiwa, has scored another first and put the nation on the map as he emphasises the need for both vocational skills and educational prowess. He recently shone after Avac Arts was featured as a leading innovation […]

Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau A non-governmental organisation, Women Alive, has started rolling out a program to help mothers living in especially difficult circumstances to adequately prepare for the delivery of new babies around Beitbridge district. So far, the organisation is delivering maternity preparations kits to mothers at Mtetengwe, Shabwe, Dite and Zezani rural clinic. Women […]

Nomathemba Mpofu, Online Reporter President Mnangagwa has accorded Chief Mabhikwa a State-assisted funeral and also sent Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga to represent him at the departed traditional leader’s burial in Lupane, Matabeleland North on Saturday. Chief Mabhikwa, born Vusumuzi Khumalo, died at the St Luke’s Hospital on Monday after he was involved in a […]

Harare Bureau SIGNIFICANT progress has been made in resolving the ban of the trading of shares of Old Mutual Limited and PPC on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). In March 2020, trading of shares of three companies – Old Mutual, PPC and Seed-Co Limited – was halted and were removed from the bourse after they […]

Angela Sibanda, Showbiz Reporter The monthly Friday Late show is set to give Bulawayo residents a special treat today as the National Art Gallery in Bulawayo joins the country in celebrating cultural diversity this month. In a statement, the gallery announced that there will be additions to the usual lineup of acts and exhibitions. The […]

Leonard Ncube and Robin Muchetu in Hwange THE African Elephant Conference ended in Hwange yesterday with range states reiterating calls to be allowed to sell ivory stockpiles so that they can fully benefit from their conservation efforts. Topical at the four-day conference of range states, countries that are home to elephants, was involvement of communities […]

Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter SINCE her days as an undergraduate at Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma in the United States, drones have captivated Ms Rachel Ngwarai’s imagination. The endless possibilities that have been unlocked by this one platform and the opportunity to push its boundaries even further is what motivated her to become a drone […]

Nqobile Bhebhe, Senior Business Reporter A TOTAL of 300 jobs have been restored in Bulawayo following the re-opening of seven out of 14 retail shops that were vandalised and looted by protesters in January 2019. These have been renovated and re-opened through funding support from the Government as well as partnership input from Bulawayo businessman, […]

Angela Sibanda, Showbiz Reporter It was an event to remember for the Nkulumane community as they were the epicentre of the official launch of the Culture Week Bulawayo and Africa Day celebrations on Tuesday. Art lovers were given a treat of diverse cultural dance and music at Nkulumane Hall as the city joined the rest […]

Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau Chief In the early 1940s, on the banks of Tuli River in Gwanda, a government agriculture advisor Len Harvey started work to develop an indigenous cattle breed that could withstand harsh conditions, including recurrent droughts. His life’s work gave the country the world famous Tuli breed that has become a distinct […]

Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter AFRICAN countries have been urged to open up their borders to scale up intra-regional trade and enhance economic integration. The call comes at a time when most countries have embraced the historic African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, which came into force early last year. Speaking during a hybrid Kenya […]

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter Bulawayo production, drama series Soulmate is set to première on newly launched ZTN Prime (DStv channel 264) on Sunday. The series will be broadcast every Sunday at 9pm. Season One of the drama series has eight episodes that have already been filmed with the filming of the second season set to […]

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter Iyasa, one of Zimbabwe’s biggest arts exports who have for the past two years been gravely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic as they were grounded, will soon resume international tours following the relaxation of travel and lockdown restrictions in most countries. In the past, they have showcased their art in countries […]

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Chronicle Reporter IRRIGATION schemes in Matabeleland South recorded an increase in production during the 2021/2022 summer cropping season, a development which has been attributed mainly to their rehabilitation. During the 2020/21 season the province recorded an output of 12 000 tonnes under maize while a total of 16 000 tonnes has been recorded […]

Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter ON Saturday, Hillside Dams Conservancy will play host to the first Eco Fashion Show in Zimbabwe with the aim to promote sustainable fashion towards environmental sustainability. The event organised by Miss Environment International Flora and Fauna Ambassador, Jemima Mandemwa will be held under the theme, “#SustainableFashion. Mandemwa said pollution, water use, […]

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter RHUMBA musician Berry Mr Zibo and his outfit Induna Zedhale are set to release his second album named Bangigwaqela Ingiyazane on July 2 at the Dip Sip in Johannesburg. The album release comes after the success of his latest single, Econet, which was aimed at creating awareness to network service providers […]

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter TWELVE female models and five male models drawn from around the country are set to battle it out at the Mister and Miss Supranational finale set for the capital Harare on Saturday. The pageant which is being held under the Mr and Miss Supranational World banner will take place at Long […]

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter PROMINENT Bulawayo wheelspinner DJ Nospa aka DJ WeMbinga and former Judgement Yard emcee Etherton Beenie are billed to perform at the Zvishavane Hustlers Party taking place on Saturday. On the decks at the show slated for one of the town’s most happening spots, Murehwa’s Place, will be DJ Dudzi and DJ […]

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Reporter Zimbabwe Cross-Border Traders Association will on Friday meet South African manufacturers in an effort to convince the producers to allow cross border traders to bypass wholesalers and buy directly from them instead. The meeting will be held at a Bulawayo lodge, with the Zimbabwe Cross-Border Traders Association president Mr Killer Zivhu […]

Business Reporter THE National Society Security Authority (NSSA) and the Zimbabwe National Pensioners Forum Trust (ZNPFT) have dismissed as falsehoods accusations of corruption and misgovernance being peddled by unknown entities online saying these are bent on derailing the transformation thrust jointly pursued by the two companies. ZNPFT is a registered trust that seeks to promote […]

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter RESIDENTS in the border town of Beitbridge and nearby areas are set to be spoilt with entertainment at a Family Braai Festival slated for Pagomba on June 4. The joint which has become the place to be because of its live shows as it has hosted the likes of Killer T, […]

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Online Reporter THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance and Economic Development and Expanded Committee on Sustainable Development will be holding feedback meetings on the 2022 National Budget from May 30 to June 3. According to a Statement from Parliament four teams will be deployed to hold the consultative meetings. Team A will […]

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Reporter Zimbabwe Cross-Border Traders Association will on Friday meet South African manufacturers from different sectors whose objective is to open avenues for Zimbabwean businesses to access basic commodities direct from the manufacturers instead of through middlemen who would have added their mark-ups. The meeting will be held at a Bulawayo lodge with […]

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Reporter A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer who was on a United Nations peacekeeping mission for 17 months in Bentiu, South Sudan, is today set to receive a top UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her outstanding efforts to integrate gender perspectives into peacekeeping activities. Major Winnet Zharare (39) […]

Nomathemba Mpofu, Online Reporter  NO one succumbed to Covid-19 as the country recorded 127 new infections in the last 24-hour reporting period. The new cases bring to 251 355 the total number of infections since the outbreak of the coronavirus. To date, Zimbabwe has so far recorded 5 496 deaths and 243 468 recoveries. Yesterday, […]

Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter MPOFU villagers in Lupane, Matabeleland North never thought one day they would contribute to national food security largely due to poor soils in the area. Lupane district is largely sandy and for years the community had to rely on Government handouts following recurring droughts. Even this year, most villagers did not […]

Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT has created more than 1 500 jobs for locals under the ongoing US$300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernisation and upgrade project. Beitbridge is one of the busiest border posts in Africa, which not only connects Zimbabwe and South Africa but also serves as the transit point for the majority of […]

Nqobile Bhebhe, Senior Business Reporter ZIMBABWE runs the risk of having its indigenous goat breeds going extinct as farmers battle high demand for goat meat coupled with growing kid mortality at a time when production capacity is subdued. Estimates have put kid mortality at 23 percent against the industry benchmark of 2-5 percent with the […]

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter NEWLY launched television channel ZTN Prime which is under the Zimpapers stable is set to have 95 percent local content showcased. The channel was launched on Tuesday on DStv Channel 294. ZTN head of production Rudo Tammy Hove said they were excited to have finally launched the channel. She said it […]

Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter ONE kilometre from Siachilaba Business Centre in Binga District, Matabeleland North Province, is a couple that is revolutionising waste management in the rural areas and at the same time preserving the environment.   At Saimwinde 2 Village in Siachilaba, Mrs Violet Mombe and her husband Misheck have fenced off their homestead […]

Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter FORGOTTEN former Highlanders defender Honest Moyo has resurfaced at Bulawayo City where he has been tra ining since the beginning of the week.   Moyo trekked back home from South Africa where he was playing for National First Division side TS Sporting. The 31-year-old joined TS Sporting in 2019 at the […]

Zimbabwe yesterday paid tribute to African countries for their solidarity in calling for the unequivocal removal of illegal sanctions imposed on the country as it joined the rest of the continent to commemorate Africa Day. Sadc Heads of State and Government in 2019 proclaimed 25 October as a day of solidarity with the Zimbabwean people […]

Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter THE high-profile international Test match against the Netherlands just before the Africa Cup will help assess the progress Zimbabwe have made in their quest to book a place in the Rugby World Cup 2023. The Sables will take on the Dutch national side at the Rugby Stadium in Amsterdam on June […]

Showbiz Reporter ONE of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) members, Fred Farai Nyakudanga has called for a probe into the association as he is not impressed with the way elections for the board were conducted. He has thus, urged fellow members to put the Zimura Council to task. Following the elective AGM held earlier […]

Leonard Ncube in Hwange THE ongoing African Elephants Conference in Hwange has stimulated tourism activity in the usually quiet Dete and Mabale areas on the edge of Hwange National Park. This is the first time for such a big conference to be hosted outside Victoria Falls in Matabeleland North province. Even Hwange town, which is […]

Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter BULAWAYO’s hip hop industry has been boosted by the weekly Hip Hop Power Sessions being held at the Red Café with artistes and poets flexing their creative side on stage every Thursday evening. Hip-hop is a culture that has transcended borders, cultures and identities, and in Zimbabwe, Bulawayo has arguably become […]

Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau The National security Task Force (NTF) has arrested a 28-year-old Zimbabwean man who was on the run after killing two people in Limpopo Province. Tawanda Simango, whose given address was Masisi Village in Limpopo, is accused of shooting and killing two people in Niani area under Vhembe district over the weekend. […]

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter UMKHATHI Theatre Works will on Friday host a gig dubbed Culture Week celebrations at Salukazi Performing arts centre at Njube. Iyasa, Kaisa, Asante Mo, Lemoniq, Juicy, Sunduza Arts Ensemble, Snipers and Bambelela are set to perform. Umkhathi Theatre Works director Matesu Dube said the show will also act as a belated […]

Online Reporter VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has congratulated First Lady Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa following the conferment of an honorary PhD (Honoris Causa) degree on her by the prestigious GD Goenka University of India in recognition of her great philanthropic works. In recognition of her sterling and exemplary contribution to the field of women and girl child upliftment, […]

Business Reporter THE National Horticulture Recovery and Growth Plan implementation is gaining momentum with stakeholders from Matabeleland North Province expected to converge tomorrow in Bulawayo on a sensitisation programme. The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development with the support from the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Zimbabwe are carrying out stakeholder […]

Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau Zanu PF Vice President and Second Secretary, Cde Kembo Mohadi has said the government and its partners should always involve traditional leaders in key infrastructure and community development projects. He was speaking during an interview in Beitbridge yesterday, where he met with the party’s District Coordinating Committee (DCC) and traditional leaders. […]

Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter THE ongoing construction of the massive Lake Gwayi-Shangani in Hwange District, Matabeleland North Province, is set to leave a technology transfer legacy with the possibility of new industries being created at the dam site upon completion of the project. The Second Republic under President Mnangagwa has stepped up efforts to fulfil […]

Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter ACTING President Constantino Chiwenga has mourned the death of Chief Mabhikwa saying the nation has been robbed of a humble, intelligent and resourceful leader who died before his prime. Chief Mabhikwa (28) of Lupane, Matabeleland North Province, who died on Monday morning at St Luke’s Hospital following a traffic accident, is […]

Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter THE Warriors’ expulsion from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers, while unfortunate, gives Zimbabwe time to reform the country’s crestfallen football landscape without undue pressure, acting Zifa president Gift Banda said yesterday. Zimbabwe were booted out of the qualifiers alongside Kenya after failing to get their suspension lifted […]

Mbulelo Mpofu/Angela Sibanda, Showbiz Reporters TODAY, Zimbabwe joins the rest of the continent in celebrating Africa Day. This celebration is meant to shine spotlight on Africa’s strong cultural identity and common heritage. African Unity Day, also known as Africa Day is celebrated annually on May 25. It commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African […]

In his acceptance statement on assuming the chair of the African Union (AU) for 2020, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared that the AU would “deal with countries outside our continent that are fighting proxy wars”. At the time, militant groups destabilising Libya and South Sudan were being sponsored by foreign powers. President Ramaphosa’s speech […]

Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT has paid tribute to other African countries for their solidarity in calling for the unequivocal removal of the illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by Western countries and initiating and embracing 25 October as the Anti Sanctions Day. Sadc countries declared October 25 as a solidarity day against illegal sanctions imposed […]