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4 months ago • 2 min read

Joy in Hwange as Communities Support Constitutional Changes

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO The atmosphere at Edmund Hall was more like a festival than a legal meeting this past Tuesday, March 31st. Citizens from Hwange, Victoria Falls, Dete, and surrounding areas gathered in large numbers to share their views on the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3. Instead of tense debates, the hall was filled with […]

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5 months ago • 2 min read

ZAPIA Engages ZANU PF on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, Clarifies Presidential Term Issues

By Lomqhele Nxumalo from Hwange Chronicles ZAPIA came together with ZANU PF delegates and community leaders on March 24 at Lwendulo for an important meeting aimed at raising awareness about the Constitutional Amendment Bill and encouraging community participation. The meeting focused on two important matters: President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 and the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. […]

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5 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 […]

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5 months ago • 2 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 […]

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5 months ago • 3 min read

Fostering a Culture of Cleanliness in Hwange

The Hwange community remains actively engaged in the national clean-up campaign initiated by President Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa. Launched on December 5, 2018, Zimbabwe’s National Clean-Up Campaign calls on all citizens, businesses, and organizations to join in cleaning their surroundings every first Friday of the month from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. While this initiative has […]

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6 months ago • 3 min read

Kicking off the SADC Sustainable Energy Week

The SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SADC SEW) is set to be an impactful gathering, with Zimbabwe hosting this year’s event from February 23 to 27, 2026, at The Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls. This event represents a confluence of innovation, policy, and collaboration, aimed at addressing the pressing energy challenges faced by the Southern […]

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6 months ago • 2 min read

Celebrate Youth Day in Hwange: Join Us for a Transformative Event!

Today, on February 21st, we gather to celebrate Youth Day 2026 under the theme “Youth Agenda for Transformation.” This year’s celebrations are set to take place at Chadibha Stadium (Diki, St. Mary’s) in Hwange, and we invite the entire community to participate in this significant event that aims to empower and uplift our youth. Event […]

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6 months ago • 2 min read

Hwange College expands curriculum to include Chinese, strengthens indigenous languages

Story by Tichaona KurewaHWANGE College of Education is set to broaden its curriculum with plans to introduce Chinese language (Mandarin), while reinforcing its specialised focus on indigenous and regional languages.The institution says the move is in response to growing community needs and increasing economic ties between Hwange and Chinese investors operating in the district. Principal […]

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6 months ago • 1 min read

Tragic Accident Claims Lives in Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls – In a heartbreaking incident early this morning, a fatal accident involving a Honda Fit resulted in the loss of two lives. The vehicle, owned by a resident of Hwange, reportedly lost control shortly after Ilala, specifically near the railway bridge close to the Rainforest area. Witnesses described the scene as tragic, with […]

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6 months ago • 2 min read

Tragic Incident: Toddler Loses Life in Crocodile Attack Near Matetsi River

A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Tuesday evening when a three-year-old girl from Matetsi, situated in Hwange District of Matabeleland North Province, was tragically killed by a crocodile while playing near the Matetsi River Bridge along the Byo-Victoria Falls Highway. Reports from ZBC indicate that the young girl was accompanied by her five-year-old brother while their […]

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