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Comply or Face Penalties: HLB Targets Residential Properties Turned into Commercial Hubs

The Hwange Local Board (HLB) has launched an inspection exercise targeting property owners who have illegally converted residential premises into commercial entities, such as lodges and offices, without securing the required town planning approvals.​ While the local authority is cracking down on non-compliant operators, it has also praised law-abiding property owners who have successfully navigated […]

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From Hwange to the Grand Stage: Ruvimbo Tafadzwa Makes Top 18 as Miss Universe Zimbabwe Hype Grows

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO ​The countdown to the Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 grand finale has officially begun, and the excitement across the country is unmatched. This year, the stakes are higher than ever, especially after the thrilling announcement that global icon and former Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi, will host the main event at the Harare Hippodrome […]

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

By Sharmaine Vera HWANGE, ZIMBABWE – In a historic step towards balancing its status as the bedrock of Zimbabwe’s coal economy with global environmental standards, the Hwange Rural District Council (HRDC) recently hosted its first-ever Environmental Sustainability Monograph development workshop. The intensive three-day capacity-building event, held from May 12 to 14, 2026, at the Chimunuko […]

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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 […]

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

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 EMA, predictions for […]

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Minister Garwe unveils new water infrastructure in Victoria Falls

BY Lomqhele Nxumalo In a significant move toward urban sustainability, the City of Victoria Falls has officially commissioned two major water reservoirs and added two refuse collection trucks, marking a decisive step in resolving long-standing utility challenges for the resort city. The infrastructure was officially handed over on Wednesday by the Minister of Local Government […]

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Hwange Local Board and Vet Services Launch Major Dog Licensing and Vaccination Drive

By Hwange Chronicles Staff May 4, 2026 HWANGE – In a swift response to rising concerns over public safety and stray animal management, the Hwange Local Board (HLB) has officially partnered with the Department of Veterinary Services to launch an intensive dog licensing and rabies vaccination campaign. The move comes just weeks after a harrowing […]

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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,” […]

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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 […]

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Tragedy in Workington: Three Workers Crushed to Death by Glass Consignment

BY NYONI TATENDA K ​HARARE, April 23, 2026 — A routine morning shift turned into a scene of horror in Harare’s industrial suburb of Workington yesterday, as three men were killed when a three-tonne crate of glass panels collapsed during an offloading operation. ​The fatal accident occurred on Wednesday morning at a local company premises. […]

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