Author: Hwange Chronicles Editor (s)

Environment & Wildlife • 6 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 […]

Local News • 6 months ago • 3 min read

A New Era of Mobility: Botswana and Zimbabwe to Scrap Passports for ID-Based Travel

By Nyoni Tatenda K HARARE, April 22, 2026 ​In a move set to redefine regional integration in Southern Africa, President Duma Boko of Botswana and President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe have officially committed to a landmark initiative: allowing citizens to cross their shared borders using only national identity cards. ​The announcement came during President Boko’s […]

Local News • 6 months ago • 2 min read

CDF Verification Visits a Success as MP Steps in to Bridge Funding Gap

Following an open invitation to local leadership and stakeholders to join a scheduled verification tour, the office of the Member of Parliament for Hwange Central, Honourable Daniel Molokele, successfully conducted a whirlwind assessment of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects across four wards on Friday, 17th April 2026. The tour, which was coordinated through the CDF […]

Local News • 6 months ago • 2 min read

Matabeleland North Celebrates 46 Years of Freedom

By Lomqhele Nxumalo In a historic milestone for Matabeleland North, Hwange Colliery Stadium hosted the provincial Independence Day celebrations for the very first time on April 18th. While the national festivities were centered in Maphisa, the atmosphere in Hwange was vibrant as thousands gathered to mark Zimbabwe’s 46th year of freedom. The choice of venue […]

Local News • 6 months ago • 2 min read

Financial Gaps Highlighted as Hwange Local Board Tackles Infrastructure Repairs

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO A long-standing infrastructure issue in the Empumalanga suburb has brought to light the significant logistical and financial hurdles faced by local authorities in maintaining aging utility networks. ​For five years, a resident in the suburb has been managing a compromised municipal sewage pipe located within her property. The situation, characterized by a […]

Uncategorized • 6 months ago • 1 min read

Update: 12 Confirmed Dead in Toyota Quantum Explosion near Esigodini

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has revised the death toll of the horrific Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road explosion to 12 fatalities, down from the initial estimate of 18. The tragic accident, which occurred on April 16, 2026, has officially been declared a State of Disaster. According to a press statement released on April 17, […]

Uncategorized • 6 months ago • 2 min read

Fatal Explosion Shuts Down Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road: 18 Feared Dead

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO A horrific vehicle explosion along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge road this afternoon has left an estimated 18 people presumed dead.The incident occurred at the Much Binding area between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. According to official reports, the Toyota Quantum involved was completely destroyed in the blast. The force of the explosion was reportedly […]

Local News • 6 months ago • 3 min read

Human life is sacrosanct! Non negotiable!

Story by Nothando Phulu (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nothando-phulu-42a1362b2_human-life-is-sacrosanct-non-negotiable-activity-7448766103582855168–Sqm?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAF0PwG8BbTJioTHmt4Roul03HpAiqTgvm6s) Early morning the 12th of April 2026 (from where i come from 🇿🇼 ) we the world watched the successful splashdown of our close personal friends the Artemis II mission. Four astronauts travelled thousands of kilometres into space and safely returned home to Earth. Think about that for a moment! […]

Environment & Wildlife • 7 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 […]

Local News • 7 months ago • 3 min read

Strict Penalties For Stray Dogs As Hwange moves to protect Children

Story by Lomqhele Nxumalo The Hwange Local Board has issued an urgent public safety notice following a traumatic incident in the Chibonda area, where a young girl was severely injured by a suspected Rottweiler that had escaped from a residential property. The attack has sparked outrage and concern across the community, prompting the Council to […]