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Local News • 6 months ago • 3 min read

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. […]

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 […]

Sport & Entertainment • 6 months ago • 3 min read

Second Week soccer results recap

Story by Bongani Banda It was a five-goal masterpiece in a Saturday clash.The visitors were thrashed in an uncompromising 5-0 demolition. Chiefs will argue that it was their first kick of the ball this season, but it was an imperious display by Chibs leaving the rookie away side utterly defenseless. They showed efficiency,flair and yet […]

Sport & Entertainment • 7 months ago • 2 min read

St Collins and Black Rhinos Crowned Champions at Zim Open Volleyball Tournament

By Lomqhele Nxumalo The Zim Open Volleyball Tournament took place from the 3rd to the 5th of April 2026 at Hwange Tennis Club. The event was hosted by Hwange Colliery and brought together different teams. This special event moves to a new province every time, and Hwange Colliery was proud to host it this year. […]

Uncategorized • 7 months ago • 3 min read

NASH National Athletics Competition 2026: 984 Athletes Shine as Zimbabwe Prepares for COSSASA

The National Association of Secondary School Heads (NASH) hosted its highly anticipated athletics competition at Prince Edward School in Harare on March 25 and 26, 2026. The two-day event brought together approximately 1000 athletes from all 10 provinces, competing across three age categories; Under-16, Under-18, and Under-20. The event was running under the theme “Equip, […]

Sport & Entertainment • 7 months ago • 3 min read

WEEKEND SPORTS 16-22.03.2026

WEEKEND SPORTS REVIEWBY LOMQHELE NXUMALO The weekend was full of action in both football and netball. There were big wins, young playersshowing their skills, and a netball event to help the Hwange community. There were several exciting football matches in the Pacific Storm league. Bulawayo City startedstrong with a 3-0 win over Hwange. Nkayi and […]

Local News • 7 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. […]

Local News • 7 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 […]

Business • 8 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 […]