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Sounds of Soweto : A tale no of Highlanders anthems
Founded in 1926 Highlanders FC is the oldest and most supported Football club in Zimbabwe. To the Highlanders faithful the team is a way of life, a social movement and a source of pride and Joy. Today...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:02hrs | 758 | by Van Vodloza
Zesa switches off 17 Bulawayo Suburbs
A TOTAL of 17 Suburbs in Bulawayo will be without electricity for about 7hours between 9am to 4.30pm due to maintenance work.In a statement on X, The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Dist...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1286 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man arrested for fatal assault of soccer fan
A BULAWAYO man has been nabbed in connection with the fatal assault of a soccer fan outside Babourfields Stadium on September 3.Police provincial spokesperson Inspector Abdenico Ncube said Bon...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:12hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos dislodge Drawsolona from second spot
Dynamos kept their slim title hopes alive with a 1-0 win against ZPC Kariba at Nyamhunga Stadium.Dembare, who have in the past struggled to win on their previous visits to the resort town, sec...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 21:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa party spokesperson arrested over Bosso - Dembare violence?
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy spokesperson and legislator, Gift Ostallos Siziba, was arrested in Bulawayo on Wednesday on charges of inciting violence. Siziba has since been released and ...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Home team fails to provide enough security at Barbourfields
IT is a match that had all the ingredients for a spectacular afternoon.The rivalry between old foes, Dynamos and Highlanders had been renewed setting the stage for a bruising battle.In...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 18:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ngezi piles pressure on title favourites Highlanders
NGEZI Platinum Stars moved to the top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League following a 1-0 win against inform Manica Diamonds at Baobab Stadium on Saturday to pile pressure on title favourites Hi...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 19:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso suffer first PSL defeat of the season at FC Platinum
BULAWAYO giants Highlanders slipped to a first Castle Lager Premier Soccer League defeat of the season following a 2-0 defeat against rejuvenated champions FC Platinum at Mandava Stadium on Saturday....Published: 26 Aug 2023 at 19:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso maintains unbeaten run
NGEZI Platinum Stars reduced Highlanders' lead at the top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log to five points following their 1-0 win against Bulawayo Chiefs at Baobab Stadium while the Bulaw...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 21:31hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
A stern test of character awaits Highlanders this weekend
A top of the table clash is on the cards in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League this weekend as second placed Ngezi Platinum Stars host log leaders Highlanders at Baobab Stadium on Sunday.A...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 21:35hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Bosso reclaim top spot
BULAWAYO giants Highlanders maintained their unbeaten run in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League following a hard-fought 1-0 against Triangle at Babourfields Stadium to reclaim top position on the ...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 20:12hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos relocates to BF, Chiwenga angry about it
GOVERNMENT has decried Harare City Council's failure and ineptitude that has seen them failing to maintain football stadia, particularly the ceremonial home of Zimbabwean football-Rufaro Stadium, resu...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 20:42hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos in controversial win
Dynamos needed two late penalties to come from behind and beat Black Rhinos at Bata Stadium for their second consecutive win.After a goalless opening half, DeMbare went behind in the 55th minu...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 20:18hrs | | by Staff reporters
Brito rallies Bosso fans
HIGHLANDERS' coach Baltemar Brito has rallied the club's fans to come in their numbers as he seeks to guide his side to victory against reigning champions FC Platinum in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer ...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 11:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza wary of Bosso threat
FC PLATINUM head coach Norman Mapeza is expecting a tough encounter when his side faces a confident Highlanders at Babourfields Stadium on Sunday in what will be one of the weekend's blockbuster clash...Published: 30 Mar 2023 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Burial programme of Clive Chigubhu
The body of the late award winning comedian Clive Chigubhu who succumbed to cancer will depart Doves Funeral Parlour for BF at 8AM today.Service will start at 9AM at Number 33 Babourfields, op...Published: 01 May 2022 at 06:44hrs | 7 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bosso, Dembare light up 42nd Independence celebrations
ZIMBABWE turns 42 tomorrow, and the big party is in the City of Kings where football giants Dynamos and Highlanders clash in a potentially mouth-watering battle befitting the occasion.It's the...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matabeles not interested in Zimbabwe independence celebrations in Bulawayo
From on set, let us set the record straight. Matabeleland is not Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe is not Matabeleland. Zimbabwe/ Mashonaland, which voluntarily gave away its independence to the BSA Co on 13 Sept...Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 08:32hrs | 6 | by Israel Dube
Sakunda pledges more for Dembare, Bosso
SAKUNDA Holdings founder Kuda Tagwirei on Friday pledged to do more for Zimbabwe football giants Dynamos and Highlanders. It's now six months after Sakunda Holdings announced a milestone spons...Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 08:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Student nurse acquitted of stealing drugs
A STUDENT nurse at Mpilo Central Hospital has been acquitted on a charge of stealing drugs worth $5 600 from the public health institution.Sandra Maramba (21) of Babourfields in Bulawayo, repr...Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Over 65% work done at BF to meet Caf standards
OVER 65 percent of the work has been carried out at Barbourfields Stadium for the facility to meet Confederation of African Football (Caf) standards with funds for the renovations having come from the...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dynamos, CAPS clash in Chibuku Super Cup derby
Dynamos coach Tonderai Ndiraya says he faces his biggest test yet when his team squares off against arch-rivals CAPS United in a Chibuku Super Cup derby at the National Sports Stadium on Sunday....Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 09:16hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Misheck Velaphi Ncube Obituary: Connecting the Dots
Misheck Velaphi Ncube was buried at Heroes Acre in Harare on 9 May 2019, a well-deserved recognition from the ruling party and the state for his contribution to the liberation and independence of Zimb...Published: 19 May 2019 at 20:59hrs | 2 | by Iphithule Maphosa
Honest Moyo leaves Bosso
FORMER Highlanders Captain Honest Moyo is believed to be searching for greener pastures in the neighboring countries after parting ways with the Bulawayo giants.Bosso announced Moyo's departur...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 20:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mwaruwari blasts Zifa
Ex-Warriors skipper Benjani Mwaruwari has come out guns blazing blasting the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) over preparations and the anarchy that ensued the much-publicised Caf Champions League...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 15:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Madinda is a winner
HIGHLANDERS have described their coach Madinda Ndlovu as a fighter and a winner in a show of support for the gaffer who is on a mission to lay the foundation on which to build a strong side. T...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
CAPS United mock Dembare over Bosso thrashing
CAPS United have mocked their bitter rivals Dynamos following their 3-0 humiliating defeat to Highlanders at Babourfields on Sunday.CAPS added salt to the DeMbare wounds yesterday with a savag...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 15:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nichrut warn Bosso
BULAWAYO football giants Highlanders have been warned to expect a tough battle when they meet Shurugwi-side Nichrut at Ascot Stadium tomorrow.Nichrut lost 1-0 in the reverse fixture played at ...Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 06:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sex worker dies at client's house
A SUSPECTED sex worker died on Monday morning at her client's house in Bulawayo's Babourfields suburb.Bulawayo Metropolitan police spokesperson Inspector Precious Simango confirmed receiving a...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 18:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
NetOne Cup set to return
Mobile telecommunications company NetOne will this year bring back the NetOne Cup which went off the local calendar at the end of the 2015 season.NetOne Marketing and Public Relations executiv...Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 18:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland Chiefs hailed for standing firm on Ndebele King
THE Dumiso Dabengwa-led Zapu party has hailed traditional leaders in Matabeleland for standing firm in support of the planned coronation of King Lobengula's heir, which was stopped at the last minute ...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ndebele King installation is unconstitutional, says court
THE Bulawayo High Court has confirmed the Mnangagwa government's position of stopping the revival of the Ndebele kingship by blocking the coronation of a new monarch, saying the move was unconstitutio...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 15:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulelani faction to approach the courts on Ndebele king coronation
The Crown Council, the organisers of the ceremony to install Prince Bulelani Lobengula Khumalo as the new 'Ndebele king', will lodge an urgent chamber application following government's decision to ba...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 13:07hrs | | by CITE
Khally S - the new Bulawayo princess of opera
Khaliphile Sibanda is the personified meaning of dynamites come in small packages. Going by the stage name Khally S, her musical prowess, and the way she is quickly gaining recognition in the Zimbabwe...Published: 23 Sep 2017 at 06:32hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Highlanders - Zifa outcome unfair, but?
To be honest, (WITHOUT PREJUDICE OR FAVOUR) the PSL decision taken against Bosso is very harsh. It is not proportionate with wIth the crime alleged to have been committed by Bosso supporters. ...Published: 07 Jun 2017 at 19:25hrs | 1 | by Njabulo,
Football must not be used for political reasons
Dear editor,Ladies and gentlemen, I have been a Bosso supporter since I was ten years. I am really bothered about what happened in the last game played by Highlanders FC V Dynamos FC and FC Pl...Published: 31 May 2017 at 15:48hrs | | by Njabulo
Capitalise on 'Asifuni Bumbulu' campaign
"A tree that does not give shade when the sun is hot cannot give shade when it rains." So goes the saying .That has been a case in point that has been proven by multitudes of arguably the bigg...Published: 20 May 2017 at 10:55hrs | | by Nkosini Tshuma
Bosso, Dembare rivalry among world football's greatest rivalries
The rivalry between Dynamos and Highlanders is so fierce that it is at par with some of world football's greatest rivalries - Al Ahly/Zamalek in Egypt, Celtic/Rangers in Scotland, Real Madrid/Barcelon...Published: 17 May 2017 at 09:41hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo Sithole
Highlanders vs Bulawayo City - live updates
Highlanders 3 - 1 Bulawayo CityFull-timeCaps United remain on top.90+3'90' Nadolo scores90' Caps score again its now Caps United 2 - 3 DynamosCaps Unite...Published: 16 Oct 2016 at 15:19hrs | | by Sports reporter
Bulawayo's 24hr water shedding schedule
WITH three weeks to go before Bulawayo implements a 24-hour water shedding schedule, Mayor Councillor Martin Moyo has warned a 48-hour schedule may be implemented if residents do not conserve wate...Published: 10 Oct 2016 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare to assist Bosso by beating FC Platinum
Richard Chihoro, the Dynamos team manager says they are not playing for anyone, but themselves, when they face FC Platinum in a Castle Lager Premiership tie at Mandava tomorrow. Chihoro sa...Published: 23 Sep 2016 at 08:31hrs | | by Sports reporter
WATCH: New footage on Babourfields Stadium violence emerge
WATCH: New footage on Babourfields Stadium violence emerge...Published: 16 Aug 2016 at 14:57hrs | | by facebook
Chunga eyes ZNA Cup
HARARE CITY coach, Moses "Bambo" Chunga has demanded victory from his charges ahead of their Zimbabwe National Army Charities Shield final showdown with Highlanders at Babourfields on Sunday.T...Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 06:46hrs | | by Tedious Manyepo
Ndebele spelling mistakes spark debate
THE decision by the Bulawayo City Council to correct misspellings of some of its streets and suburbs has sparked debate among the city's social analysts who argue that more needs to be done to create ...Published: 05 Mar 2016 at 07:45hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
Chicken Inn goes down fighting
Mamelodi Sundowns 2 - 0 Chicken Inn ZIMBABWEAN champions Chicken Inn were far from being chickens as their debut Caf Champions League campaign ended in a cruel manner here.The Gameco...Published: 28 Feb 2016 at 17:23hrs | | by Makomborero Mutimukulu
Bulawayo City council slashes vending bay rentals
THE Bulawayo City council has reduced vending bay rentals in residential areas by 50 percent to encourage informal traders to take them up. The local authority is also considering designating vegetabl...Published: 12 Dec 2015 at 11:38hrs | | by Auxilia Katongomara
BCC to use community vehicles for refuse removal
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has invited bids from interested members of the community owning trucks ranging between 3 tonnes and 7 tonnes to submit their details to the Director of Engineering S...Published: 08 Dec 2015 at 10:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe qualify for Rio2016 Olympics
The Mighty Warriors have qualified for the 2016 Olympics set for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after beating Cameroon 1-nil to eliminate the West Africans on away goals rule in the final round of qualifiers...Published: 18 Oct 2015 at 21:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF hope to win in Bulawayo
Zanu-PF's candidate for Makokoba Constituency in Bulawayo, Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube says he is confident of winning the seat for the ruling party in the June 10 by-elections.Retired Colone...Published: 11 May 2015 at 14:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police hunt BF catapult man
A CATAPULT football thug who tormented rival fans during Highlanders' cup clash with Caps United on March 1 this year is wanted for murder, Bulawayo police said yesterday.The thug, whose ident...Published: 31 Mar 2015 at 05:48hrs | | by Temba Dube
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