Hwange

Culture & Tradition • 5 months ago • 5 min read

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 […]

Sport & Entertainment • 5 months ago • 3 min read

Beyond the Coal Face: The Dawn of a Global Sporting Revolution in Hwange

For decades, the rhythm of the mining town of Hwange was dictated by two things: the roar of the coal furnaces and the weekend battle cries at the Colliery Stadium. Historically, sports and recreation in this tight-knit Matabeleland North community were synonymous with Hwange Colliery Company. If you spoke of sports excellence, your mind automatically […]

Uncategorized • 5 months ago • 4 min read

Driven by Survival: Inside Hwange’s Homegrown Solution to the Change Crisis

HWANGE — Walk onto any commuter omnibus (kombi) terminal in the mining town of Hwange, hand the conductor a United States Dollar (USD) note for a short trip, and you will not receive a crisp banknote or shiny coins in return. Instead, you are likely to be handed a small, laminated slip of paper or […]

Local News • 5 months ago • 4 min read

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 […]

Business • 5 months ago • 6 min read

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 […]

Local News • 6 months ago • 3 min read

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 […]

Local News • 6 months ago • 3 min read

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,” […]

Culture & Tradition • 6 months ago • 3 min read

​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 […]

Education • 6 months ago • 3 min read

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 […]

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. […]