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Anti-Domestic Violence Council Calls for Collective Action to Prevent Domestic Violence Deaths

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Zimbabwean Writer Kundizeza Defends ‘The Blue Fighter’ Amid AI Allegations

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ICT Minister Mavetera Confirms Probe into WhatsApp Account Hijackings

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Hwange Spearheads Landmark Climate Action Workshop to Monetize Emissions and Drive Clean Energy

5 months ago 4 min read

Culture & Tradition

How Hwange’s Africa Day Celebrations are Reviving the Soul of the Bhanja

5 months ago 5 min read

Sport & Entertainment

INVESTING IN YOUNG PEOPLE. STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES. BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

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ZIMSEC O’Level, A’Level exams begin Monday

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) 2026 Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations begin nationwide on Monday, October 12, with the examination council expected to maintain tight security throughout the examination period. O’Level candidates will begin their examinations with Mathematics in the morning, followed by English in the afternoon, whereas the A’Level candidates will begin […]

Local News 6 days ago 2 min read

Hailstorm derails GZU graduation plans

Great Zimbabwe University has postponed its 20th graduation ceremony after a devastating hailstorm damaged its graduation venue and other infrastructure across Masvingo. The ceremony, which had been scheduled for the 7th of October, will now be held on the 23rd this month, according to a notice issued by the university’s Information and Public Relations Office […]

Local News 2 weeks ago 3 min read

Wicknell Chivayo, wife among five killed in Marondera helicopter crash

Businessman Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Rujeko Muteke, were among five people who died when a helicopter crashed at Kudenga Farm in Marondera on Wednesday afternoon. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the identities of all five occupants in a statement issued on Thursday, following investigations at the crash scene by forensic scientists […]

Local News 2 weeks ago 3 min read

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46th SADC Summit Gets Underway in Durban

Southern African leaders are meeting in Durban, South Africa, today, Monday 17 August, for the 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government. The summit is taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre and is being hosted and chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. […]

Business 2 months ago 1 min read

Mat-North Shines at the Inaugural National MSMEs and Cooperatives Indaba

The recently concluded Inaugural National Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Cooperatives Indaba marked a historic milestone for Zimbabwe’s economic landscape. Held at the Harare International Conference Centre under the theme “Towards Vision 2030: Building an Enabling Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperatives Ecosystem.” President Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa officially opened the event, reaffirming […]

Business 3 months ago 2 min read

Driving Industrial Excellence: Braford Lubricants Empowers Local B2B Network with High-Performance Caltex Solutions

Promoting Local Brands, Industrial Growth, and Community Excellence SPECIAL BUSINESS REPORT | MAY 2026 Hwange Chronicles covers exclusive stakeholder training mapping machine correlation, correct lubricant applications, storage standards, and quality verification to maximize operational lifespans. BY CORPORATE CORRESPONDENT | HWANGE CHRONICLES As part of our ongoing and dedicated editorial drive to promote local brands and […]

Business 5 months ago 6 min read

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Power and Internet Access Expand as Zimbabwe Embraces Starlink and Solar

Zimbabwe’s decision to open the telecommunications sector and allow Starlink to operate is changing the face of education, especially in rural areas.For years, many rural schools were left behind. Data from last year shows that over 60% of rural schools had no stable power supply, and more than 70% had no internet access. That made […]

Education 3 months ago 2 min read

The Hwange Q&A: Taboos, ‘Power Dynamics,’ and the Truth About Sex and Sanity

By Nyoni Tatenda K The sessions were divided into the “what,” then Q&A was about the “how.” In a rare moment of radical honesty, the panelists tackled the topics usually whispered about in the shadows: sexual health, the legal traps of polygamy, and why Hwange men are cracking under mental pressure. The “Correct Exam, Wrong […]

Culture & Tradition 6 months ago 3 min read

Real Talk at Canteen A: Wisdom, Wealth, and the ‘Mosquito’ Effect

By Nyoni Tatenda K The atmosphere at ZPC Hwange Power Station’s Canteen A was electric this week as the “World Day for Safety and Health at Work” took a sharp, necessary turn into the territory of men’s mental and financial wellbeing. Forget the dry safety manuals; the guest analysts brought “straight talk” that resonated with […]

Education 6 months ago 3 min read

Environment & Wildlife

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EMA Launches 2026 National Fire Week: Residents Urged to “Prevent, Protect, Preserve”

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has officially designated the second week of May as the launch of National Fire Week, signaling the start of the 2026 veld fire prevention campaign. This year’s theme, “Prevent, Protect, Preserve: Combating Veld Fires Together,” emphasizes collective responsibility in safeguarding lives, livestock, and the environment. According to […]

Environment & Wildlife 5 months ago 2 min read

Beyond the View: Understanding the Risks Facing Communities in Wildlife Hotspots

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO A potential crisis was averted at the Zambezi River Lodge over the weekend (18 April 2026) when a crocodile was discovered on the premises, highlighting the ongoing challenges and successes of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) management in Zimbabwe’s premier tourist destinations. The reptile was first spotted by lodge employees who, leveraging their specialized […]

Environment & Wildlife 6 months ago 2 min read

Hwange’s Famous Mangoes at Risk: Can the #BigMangoChallenge Save Them?

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO For many years, Hwange has been famous for both its coal and its giant, sweet mangoes. Every year, people from all over Zimbabwe travel there to buy and sell these big mangoes. Even though local baboons always try to take their share, the mango business has stayed very successful. However, there is […]

Environment & Wildlife 6 months ago 2 min read

Mining & Tourism

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Hwange Hosts Historic Workers’ Day: A New Era of Voice and Victory for Mine Workers

BY Nyoni Tatenda K HWANGE, ZIMBABWE — On May 1, 2026, the streets of Hwange resonated with a renewed sense of purpose as the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) held its main national Workers’ Day commemorations in the coal-mining town for the first time. Under the theme “Empowering Workers – Empowering Voices,” […]

Local News 6 months ago 3 min read

South Mining Hosts Schools Quiz Competition on Mining and Energy

By Lomqhele Nxumalo from Hwange Chronicles In a lively and engaging event, the Empumalanga Community Library in Hwange hosted a schools quiz competition to promote learning and national development. The competition was organized by South Mining Company and aimed to help young people discover their potential in Zimbabwe’s important mining and energy sectors. The event […]

Local News 7 months ago 3 min read

Introducing Extractives Dialogues

We are proud to announce the launch of Extractives Dialogues, a new platform dedicated to conversations that matter in communities shaped by natural resources and development projects. The name carries a deliberate double meaning: it speaks both to dialogue around the extractive communities like Hwange, and to conversations that extract truth, knowledge, and lived experience […]

Business 8 months ago 2 min read

Culture & Tradition

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Celebrating Heritage: The Imiklomelo KaDakamela Awards

By Lomqhele Nxumalo Chief Dakamela is currently hosting a major celebration called Imiklomelo KaDakamela in Nkayi, Matabeleland North. The event, which began on April 3rd and continues until April 6th, has turned the district into a center of African pride. Hundreds of people have traveled from across the region to attend, with visitors arriving from […]

Culture & Tradition 7 months ago 2 min read

This weeks Spotlight is on Zwelithini Mjabuli Dlamini

Umjabulisi The Poet Introducing Zwelithini Dlamini, a vibrant and multi-talented 23-year-old polymath hailing from the cultural heart of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Known by his stage name, Umjabulisi The Poet, Zwelithini is not just a poet—he is a creative force, passionately dedicated to preserving his cultural identity through the power of words and performance. Who is Umjabulisi? […]

Culture & Tradition 12 months ago 3 min read

Hwange Central Constituency Ward 14 Elders Clear Up Local Cemetery

Ngumija Township On September 13th, concerned elders from Ngumija township in Ward 14 of the Hwange Central constituency took proactive steps to maintain their local cemetery. Braving the scorching heat, the elders gathered to clear away the overgrown grass and shrubs that had threatened to overrun the cemetery area. This community effort not only restored […]

Culture & Tradition 1 year ago 1 min read

Sport & Entertainment

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Beyond the Lens: Why Hwange’s Local Artists Must Support Media Houses

When the beat drops, the crowd roars, and an artist takes the stage, the energy is electric. But long after the final applause fades, a silent engine keeps the culture moving: the independent media houses. Recently, Chill Hwange stepped up to cover our Maps event, capturing incredible performances from a multitude of local artists and […]

Sport & Entertainment 3 weeks ago 3 min read

Official Statement regarding the Yo Maps Tour Hwange

Hwange Chronicles understands and shares the disappointment and surrounding the recent Yo Maps event and the concerns raised . We wish to inform the public that Hwange Chronicles acted strictly as a media partner and promoter’s marketing agency for this tour. Like all other Hwange based partners for this event we are actively seeking clarity […]

Sport & Entertainment 3 weeks ago 1 min read

Zimbabwean Film Sizolobola Now Streaming on AFRICIN

Zimbabwean feature film Sizolobola is now available to viewers on AFRICIN, giving audiences an opportunity to watch a locally produced story centred on love, family and cultural differences. The film, produced by AFRICIN, a Zimbabwean streaming service created to bring local films and African stories to audiences, was first premiered in Harare on 4 July […]

Sport & Entertainment 3 weeks ago 2 min read

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BREAKING: Six killed in helicopter crash in Marondera

Six people are feared dead following a helicopter crash in Marondera Rural on Wednesday evening. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that an aircraft crashed in the Marondera Rural area at around 5pm this Wednesday, According to the police, the aircraft had six occupants, with more details expected to be released as authorities attend to […]

Uncategorized 2 weeks ago 1 min read

Mnangagwa to Deliver SONA as Fourth Parliament Session Opens

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially open the Fourth Session of the 10th Parliament of Zimbabwe and deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Tuesday, 29 September. The event will take place at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, Harare, starting at 2pm. According to General Notice 1866 of 2026 […]

Uncategorized 3 weeks ago 1 min read

TNF Summit Focuses on Inclusive Growth, Jobs and Investment

Zimbabwe’s efforts to promote inclusive economic growth, create decent jobs and attract investment took centre stage at the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF) Global Summit held in Victoria Falls from September 21 to 25. The summit brought together Government, labour, business, investors, development partners and other international stakeholders to discuss ways of strengthening Zimbabwe’s economy through […]

Local News 3 weeks ago 3 min read

INFIDELITY ISSUES LINKED TO DEATH OF A COUPLE, A MAN LINKED TO LOVE TRIANGLE IS ADMITTED IN HOSPITAL. . .

Couple’s daughter (6) was first to witness grim scene in parents’ bedroomA COUPLE, whose bodies were found in their bedroom in Glen View yesterday, had sought counselling at their church leader just hours before their deaths. Nyasha Mhungu, 36, and his wife, Olga Muzhingi, 31, died in their bedroom overnight yesterday and police have launched […]

Uncategorized 3 weeks ago 4 min read

When Health Crises Collide: Fiji’s Urgent HIV Surge and the Global Threat of Substance Abuse

The South Pacific island nation of Fiji is confronting a public health emergency that has stunned global health authorities. Known historically for idyllic landscapes and low baseline rates of infectious disease, the country has become the epicenter of one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the world. At the heart of this crisis is a […]

Uncategorized 3 weeks ago 4 min read

Government Launches Operation Chenesa Harare to Clear Illegal Vending

The Government has stepped up efforts to restore order and cleanliness in Harare through Operation Chenesa Harare, a joint clean-up campaign targeting illegal vending and trading in undesignated areas. The campaign was officially launched on September 9 by Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe in partnership with the Harare City Council. The launch […]

Local News 4 weeks ago 2 min read

Upcoming Events

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Aug

Friday · 4:13 PM

HWANGE, IT’S OFFICIAL

The rumours are over. This 26 September 2026, the heart of Hwange comes alive for a massive night of live music, entertainment and unforgettable memories as Zambian Superstar YO MAPS takes the stage LIVE at Hwange Colliery Stadium. One of Zambia’s biggest musical exports comes to Hwange for a headline performance featuring the songs that […]

Aug

Tuesday · 8:03 AM

YoMaps Hwange Tour

Jul

Tuesday · 7:44 AM

A major boost for regional developmental initiatives

Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Energy and Power Development has officially backed the Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit (SAEIS) 2026, happening this week from 15–17 July! Expect game-changing panel discussions, global insights, and a live “Shark Tank” pitching arena for regional eco-projects. Read the full story on Hwange Chronicles. #SAEIS2026 #CleanEnergy #EcoInfrastructure #HwangeChronicles

May

Sunday · 9:03 AM

Episode 3 | Extractives Dialogues

What happens when residents stop seeing local governance as something done to them and begin seeing themselves as active stakeholders in development? In this episode, we sit down with Lucky Daka, a local governance specialist and Executive Director of COHA Consultancy Group, to unpack Project 264, an initiative focused on strengthening citizen participation, accountability, and […]