Beitbridge farmers embrace drip irrigation
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau THE Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has partnered with the Government to capacitate communal farmers in Beitbridge to develop solar-powered boreholes, embrace water harvesting and drip…
Bulilima plants 200 trees in climate change initiative
Moreblessing Phiri, Chronicle Writer BULILIMA District in Matabeleland South Province has planted 200 trees over the past month as part of the national tree planting initiative, which supports global climate…
7-man-gang arrested for stealing gold ore
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw A seven-man-gang has appeared in court facing allegations of stealing 230 bags of gold ore from Olympus Mine in Gwanda. The accused persons — Mcebisi Nyoni, Mthokozisi…
Zimbabwe boosts border efficiency for festive season
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau ZIMBABWEAN authorities have reactivated the Border Efficiency Management Systems (BEMS) as a build up to an anticipated increase in the volume of traffic at the newly…
Drama as city businesswoman granted protection order
Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw IN a dramatic turn of circumstances, a Bulawayo magistrate has granted prominent businesswoman, Ms Pamela Mwapaura of Pamela Creations, a protection order against her husband Mr Kwame…
Kombi crew in court for kidnapping woman (23)
Trish Mukwazo, trishmukwazo515@gmail.com A BULAWAYO kombi crew that allegedly kidnapped a 23-year-old woman and drove out of town where they assaulted and threatened her for allegedly stealing a cellphone was…
St Augustine’s College sets the pace in tree planting, environmental stewardship
Ashley Phiri, ashleyphiri66@gmail.com THROUGH innovative programmes and hands-on activities, St Augustine’s College in Bulawayo is leading the way in nurturing environmental stewards from a tender age. The school is shaping…
Man (45) jailed 22 years for rape
Court Reporters A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to 22 years in jail for raping and assaulting a 19-year-old woman near 23rd Avenue in Bulawayo. He was sentenced following conviction…
New arrest in flashy car theft case
Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw ANOTHER suspect has reportedly been arrested in connection with the theft of a South African registered Toyota Fortuner vehicle in Bulawayo involving prominent car dealer-cum socialite, Brighton…
Herbal company acquitted of selling unregistered medicine
Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw A BULAWAYO magistrate has acquitted a herbal medicine company, Laxen Herbal Solutions, which had been taken to task for allegedly selling unregistered complementary medicines, of all charges.…