Nqobile Tshili

Bulawayo

Journalist at The Chronicle (Zimbabwe)

Former Journalist @ChronicleZim / critical thinker /i love what i do/ i do what i love. Multi Journalism Award Winner. Your either win with us or watch us win.

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Articles

Zimbabwe: Youth Minister Lauds Second Republic's Vision for Youth Empowerment

Feb 24, 2025 | allafrica.com | Nqobile Tshili

THE Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training has commended the Second Republic for its commitment to youth leadership, highlighting the appointment of young people to key positions in Government and advocating local scholarships to nurture homegrown talent. Under President Mnangagwa's leadership, a significant number of young people have been appointed to the Cabinet and parastatal boards.
Zimbabwe: Govt Reviews Licensing Standards for Schools

Feb 18, 2025 | allafrica.com | Nqobile Tshili

Government is seized with reviewing minimum standards for licensing of schools as part of measures to address the sprouting of illegal learning institutions attributed to the shortage of schools. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education views partnerships with the private sector as critical in addressing educational infrastructure.
Southern Africa: South Africa's Land Stance Riles Trump

Feb 5, 2025 | allafrica.com | Nqobile Tshili

DespitePITE numerous challenges, chief among them illegal Western sanctions, Zimbabwe stands out as a notable example of successful land reclamation in Africa, as South Africa's land reform policies face scrutiny from the United States.
Zimbabwe: CJ Calls for Legal, Ethical Training of Traditional Leaders

Jan 20, 2025 | allafrica.com | Nqobile Tshili

Chief Justice Luke Malaba has directed the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to train traditional leaders on legal and ethical standards so that as judicial officers they treat litigants with dignity and respect instead of threats or insults. Concerns have been raised about traditional leaders that insult or threaten their subjects when handling disputes. In one instance last year, a traditional leader was recorded threatening to assault a subject.
Zimbabwe: Tshinga Dube Loved Us All, Say Mourners

Oct 8, 2024 | allafrica.com | Nqobile Tshili

The rolling hills of national hero, Colonel (Retired) Tshinga Dube's farm in Shangani, Insiza District, Matabeleland South Province, stood in solemn silence, their usual bustle replaced by the soft murmur of hundreds gathered to pay their respects. The air was heavy with a sense of loss as the mourners, some clad in black, assembled at his stately homestead to bid farewell to the national icon.
Zimbabwe: 'Share Tourism Benefits With Communities'

Sep 24, 2024 | allafrica.com | Nqobile Tshili

Tourism business benefits should be shared with local communities in order to promote harmonious co-existence and inclusive development. This emerged during the World Tourism Day symposium held at Lupane State University (LSU) last Thursday, which ran under the theme: "Tourism for Peace".
Zimbabwe: Seize Opportunities Brought By Zanu-PF Conference

Sep 11, 2024 | allafrica.com | Nqobile Tshili

Bulawayo Bureau THE business community in Bulawayo should prepare for increased business as the city gears to host the 21st Zanu PF National People's Conference at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds from October 22 to 27, with at least 4 000 delegates, including diplomats, expected to attend. The conference will take stock of achievements made by the party and Government over the last year in line with Vision 2030.
Zimbabwe: Gwanda Innovation to Serve Mining Sector

Sep 3, 2024 | allafrica.com | Nqobile Tshili

GWANDA State University (GSU) has completed the construction of its Engineering Laboratory and Innovation Complex, with focus now on equipping the facility to provide cutting edge services in the mining industry. The facility is expected to help the country trim costs at a time when most mining firms are forced to seek foreign expertise in sampling of precious minerals.
The dark light: Zimbabwe’s energy nightmare

Jun 13, 2024 | mg.co.za | Nqobile Tshili |Yolanda Moyo |Nkosana Vuma

Zimbabwe’s electricity deficit has been linked to widespread deforestation as illegal loggers are increasingly cutting down trees to produce charcoal, which is sold in major cities such as Bulawayo and Harare. Desperate to earn a living, locals like 42-year-old Loveness Ncube, a Hwange resident, are frequently arrested and fined by law enforcement officials. Illegally producing charcoal has sustained her family for 20 years.
Zimbabwe: Crack Unit to Deal With Vandalism, Theft

Jun 12, 2024 | allafrica.com | Nqobile Tshili |Patrick Chitumba

A crack unit has been established by the police to combat the theft and vandalism of Zimbabwe's vital public infrastructure, including railway lines, telecommunications cables and electricity. Critical institutions, such as the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) and the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), have been severely impacted by this issue. The country is losing an estimated US$5 million annually due to vandalism of electricity infrastructure alone.