BAOBAB NORTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT: HWANGE LOCAL BOARD PAVES THE WAY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT

The Hwange Local Board (HLB) will begin road opening and construction works in Baobab North on Monday, 27 July 2026, as part of its efforts to improve road infrastructure in the area. In a public notice issued on 24 July, the local authority called on residents to remove all materials placed within the road servitude […]

Kasambabezi Border Post Commissioned to Boost Trade, Safety and Development in Binga

The Government has officially commissioned the Kasambabezi Border Post in Binga District, marking a major step towards improving safe cross-border travel, boosting trade and promoting inclusive development between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Vice President Kembo Mohadi officially opened the border post on Friday, 24 July 2026, saying the project demonstrates the Government’s commitment to ensuring that […]

Zimbabwe Football Mourns the Loss of Three Highlanders FC Executives

Zimbabwean football is in mourning following the tragic death of three Highlanders Football Club executive committee members in a horrific road accident along the Gweru-Bulawayo Road on Thursday evening. The victims have been identified as Highlanders chairman Retired Colonel Kenneth Mhlophe, vice chairman Fiso Siziba, and treasurer Nkani Khoza. According to both Highlanders FC and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Extractives Dialogues

EPISODE 1 In this first episode of Extractives Dialogues, host Nkosi speaks with Engineer T. Mundoringisa about the geopolitics of the energy transition, the role of coal as reliable baseload power, and what a realistic energy pathway could look like for Zimbabwe and Africa. Energy drives development, powers industry, livelihoods, and economic growth. But as […]

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

As the countdown ticks closer to Monday 25 May 2026, an electric energy is building across Hwange. The destination is the Old Ground, and the occasion is a vibrant, unapologetic celebration of Africa Day. But this year’s preparations carry a weight far deeper than just a single day of dance and festivities. It is a […]

​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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Advancing Renewable Energy and Community Empowerment

Date: 28.11.2025 From: Tanaka Hwange Chronicles The recent event organized by the Center for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) successfully convened a diverse array of stakeholders to discuss critical issues surrounding renewable energy and community empowerment. This report provides feedback on the coverage of the event, emphasizing key discussions, participant engagement, and the overall impact. Event […]

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,” […]

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 […]

Zambia Becomes the First African Nation to Accept Mining Taxes in China’s Yuan

Zambia has made history by becoming the first African country to formally accept China’s yuan for mining taxes and royalties. The move, confirmed by the Bank of Zambia, allows mining companies, especially those owned or financed by Chinese firms, to pay part of their tax obligations in yuan rather than exclusively in U.S. dollars. This […]

Cinematic Sparks: Hwange Filmmaker Talent Mashawi Spearheads Social Change via Solar-Powered Mobile Cinema

By Gift Moyo (giftmoyo2005@gmail.com) HWANGE, ZIMBABWE – In a powerful fusion of art, environmentalism, and community development, local filmmaker and advocate Tallent Mashawi is set to bring the magic of the silver screen to underserved communities. This follows his prestigious selection as one of the 2026 Seeds of Cinema Ambassadors. Mashawi plans to leverage this […]

VICTORIA FALLS RESIDENTS FLOCK TO “PAY & WIN” BLUE BOXES

BY TANAKA MATOMBA 14/06/2026 The City of Victoria Falls’ “Pay & Win” Promotion is gaining momentum, with residents lining up to settle their bills and deposit receipts into the promotion’s blue entry boxes. Launched on 2 April 2026, the promotion rewards residents who keep their accounts up to date, with prizes up for grabs through […]

PERMANENT SECRETARY CALLS FOR UNIFIED ACTION TO UNLOCK DISTRICTS UNTAPPED POTENTIAL

BY Victoria Mutale HWANGE DISTRICT CHARTS COURSE FOR ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT AT HIGH-LEVEL STAKEHOLDER FORUM HWANGE — In a decisive push to bridge the gap between Hwange District’s vast natural wealth and the lived realities of its communities, a high-level stakeholder engagement forum convened at the Hwange Rural District Council offices, bringing together a broad coalition […]

The Suffocation of El Camaleón: How Spain Choked Out the World Champions

The scoreline of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final reads 1–0 after extra time. To the uninitiated, it suggests a razor-thin margin, a tense chess match decided by a singular moment of magic. But anyone watching inside MetLife Stadium knew the truth: the scoreline was a massive deception. This wasn’t a close contest; it was […]

Pool Continues to Grow Across Zimbabwe

Pool is continuing to grow in Zimbabwe, with the sport attracting more players and creating career opportunities for talented athletes. Once seen mainly as a recreational pastime, pool is now becoming a competitive sport that offers players the chance to compete at national level, earn prize money and build professional careers. The annual Carling Black […]

“Devolution Means Leaving No Place Behind”: Minister Cde. Richard Moyo Challenges Councils to Embed Sports Infrastructure in Master Plans and Budgets

VICTORIA FALLS – Wrapping up a night of heavy-hitting administrative and corporate appeals at the Minister’s Fundraising Ball on July 2, 2026, a definitive mandate from the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Comrade Richard Moyo, was delivered to local authorities, telling them that human capital development must be treated with the same […]

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