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Zanu-PF pushes for regional coal, steel union
ZANU-PF is driving an initiative to establish a coal and steel union among former liberation movements in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, aiming to boost economic integration...Published: 2 hrs ago | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables expected in Harare this evening
The victorious Zimbabwe national rugby team, the Sables, are expected to arrive in Harare on Tuesday evening following their triumph in the Rugby Africa Cup held recently in Uganda. Their success in t...Published: 21 hrs ago | 93 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe reach first Rugby World Cup since 1991
Zimbabwe have qualified for the Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1991 after beating Namibia 30-28 in the Rugby Africa Cup final in Kampala.It means they will be among 24 teams at the 2...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 21:38hrs | 610 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables on the brink of World Cup qualification
The Zimbabwe Sables are just one victory away from booking their place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after a thrilling 29-23 semi-final win over Kenya at the Nelson Man...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:46hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Dembare continues to sink
Defending champions Simba Bhora stormed to the summit of the league standings on Saturday after coming from behind to defeat Herentals FC 3-2 in an entertaining match at Rufaro Stadium.The Sha...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:46hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man kills self after losing $500 bet on Manchester City
While millions around the world celebrated the excitement of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup in America, a quiet tragedy unfolded in Kuwadzana, Harare, as Taurai Manyepo (34), a passionate football be...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:20hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dishes US$100,000 to Sables
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged US$100,000 to the Zimbabwe national rugby team, the Sables, as part of a major show of support for their 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification campaign.Ad...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 18:01hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual high school quiz finals kick off
After months of fierce academic competition across zonal and provincial stages, the much-anticipated finals of the Old Mutual High School Quiz have officially begun in Harare. Finalist teams from acro...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 17:02hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Waison, Chidzivo win Econet Vic Falls Marathon
Blessing Waison and Fortunate Chidzivo emerged as the champions of the 2025 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon, clinching top honours in the men's and women's full marathon categories respectively in a hi...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 19:52hrs | 1802 | by Staff reporter
No to vote-buying in PSL elections
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) will on July 25 elect a new chairman to replace Farai Jere, who stepped down earlier this year to pursue the ZIFA presidency. The upcoming election has been widely prai...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 12:31hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
FC Platinum challenged to win PSL title in honour of late Brian Banda
Warriors midfielder Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya has called on his former club, FC Platinum, to dedicate their 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title quest to the memory of the late Brian Banda. Band...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:19hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter
Simba Bhora suspension blow
Simba Bhora's squad depth will be put to the test this Saturday at Wadzanayi Stadium when they take on ZPC Kariba, missing key players Isheanesu Mauchi and William Thole due to suspension.The ...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 19:14hrs | 596 | by Staff reporter
Nestle Zimbabwe ramps up CEREVITA production
Nestle Zimbabwe has ramped up production of its iconic breakfast cereal, CEREVITA, following a US$7 million investment aimed at modernising local manufacturing and meeting surging demand both at home ...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:44hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
FC Platinum fixtures postponed as club mourns Brian Banda
FC Platinum have been granted a postponement of both their men's and women's fixtures this week following the tragic passing of midfielder Brian Banda, who died in a road traffic accident on Sunday....Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 17:41hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
South Africa crushes Zimbabwe
South Africa powered to its ninth consecutive Test victory on Tuesday, crushing Zimbabwe by a staggering 328 runs at Queens Sports Club to equal the country's longest winning streak in men's Tes...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 09:40hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
Nyoni signs new deal with Liverpool FC
Highly-rated midfielder Trey Nyoni has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool FC, extending his stay at Anfield just days after turning 18.Nyoni, who joined the Reds from Leicester Cit...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 12:39hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter
Dembare relegation: Zifa plans to expand PSL to 20 teams
Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president Nqobile Magwizi has announced bold plans to expand the country's Premier Soccer League (PSL) from 18 to 20 teams, alongside the creation of a new Nationa...Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 09:41hrs | 9746 | by Staff reporter
MWOS edge Highlanders to regain top spot
MWOS FC solidified their grip at the summit of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) with a crucial 1-0 victory over Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday.A decisive 87th-minut...Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 08:55hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Proteas punishes Chevrons at Queens
Queens Sports Club was transformed into a Proteas playground on Saturday as South Africa's rising stars, Lhuan-dre Pretorious and Dewald Brevis, launched a ferocious counterattack to take control of t...Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 18:22hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Parly pushes for urgent overhaul of Zimbabwe's outdated steel laws
Parliament has called for swift amendments to Zimbabwe's antiquated Iron and Steel Act of 1942, warning that the outdated legislation is stifling the country's steel industry, undermining export compe...Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 11:18hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe set to make Women's Championship debut during New Zealand tour
The three ODIs on the tour, scheduled for March 5, 8 and 11 in Dunedin, will be Zimbabwe's debut in the ICC Women's Championship, the primary pathway for World Cup qualification. Zimbabwe's inclusion ...Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 09:15hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe midfielder confirms Cardiff City exit
Zimbabwe international Andy Rinomhota has officially parted ways with Cardiff City, bringing an end to a three-year tenure at the Welsh club that saw both highs and lows. His departure was confirmed b...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 17:19hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
Proteas arrive in Zimbabwe ahead of two Test matches against Chevrons
The ICC World Test Champions, South Africa, touched down in Bulawayo on Tuesday ahead of their eagerly awaited two-Test series against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club. The series is set to kick off on ...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 09:09hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
MMA star shreds Mnangagwa, blames 'scarf' for 28 seconds defeat
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Themba "The Answer" Gorimbo has openly criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa, accusing his administration of corruption and oppressive governance. Gorimbo's outspoke...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 09:07hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
Betterbrands signs EFC MMA heavyweight champion Elvis Moyo
Talent scout and sponsor Scott Pedzai Sakupwanya, through his sporting company Betterbrands, has officially signed Elvis Moyo, the reigning EFC mixed martial arts heavyweight champion, to his growing ...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 10:20hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
MWOS' invincibility crumbles at Baobab
The fairytale debut campaign of MWOS in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League came to a dramatic end on Saturday as the newly promoted side suffered a 3-1 defeat to a motivated Ngezi Platinum Stars. ...Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 10:54hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
Bard Santner sponsors Zimbabwean special Olympians
Leading financial advisory firm Bard Santner has extended its corporate social responsibility (CSR) footprint by sponsoring three Zimbabwean golfers with intellectual disabilities who are competing in...Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 11:24hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
MWOS FC stun CAPS United
Castle Lager Premier Soccer League newcomers MWOS FC continued their sensational debut season with a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Harare giants CAPS United on Thursday afternoon, stretching the...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 07:28hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
CAPS United players offered no bonus to beat MWOS
CAPS United president Farai Jere has ruled out any increase in players' winning bonuses ahead of Thursday's Premier Soccer League showdown against high-flying MWOS, insisting the Ruwa-based side does ...Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 16:50hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter
Secondary Revenues from Sporting Events in Africa
Sporting events across Africa do more than fill stadiums. They create additional economic activity that touches tourism, retail, digital services, and hospitality. This type of income, called secondar...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 23:22hrs | 117 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's health system profits from the dead
Blessing Mucharambei's uncle was just having lunch when he stood up, then collapsed. "[He] started bleeding from the nose," she says, "and died on the spot."As far as his family knew, he had no he...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 08:03hrs | 352 | by Linda Mujuru, GPJ Zimbabwe
Lifeline for Zimbabweans living with HIV, kidney disease
People living with HIV in Zimbabwe are increasingly facing a deadly paradox. Antiretroviral therapy (ART), which has been instrumental in extending lives and suppressing HIV, is also contributing to a...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:35hrs | 639 | by Staff reporter
Zifa fails to pay Young Mighty Warriors after tournaments
The plight of Zimbabwe's women's footballers continues to mirror a tragic cycle of neglect, broken promises, and unfulfilled dreams. Despite bold pledges of reform and support, the Zimbabwe Football A...Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 10:35hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter
Bosso's McKinnon Mushore goes AWOL
Highlanders midfielder McKinnon Mushore has not reported for training or match duty for over a week, with early signs indicating he may be pushing for a contract review and seeking payment of outstand...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:03hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Underperforming Kaindu reaches for Bosso reset button
Highlanders FC head coach Kelvin Kaindu is viewing the current international break as a valuable opportunity to regroup, refocus, and revive the team's fortunes after a turbulent start to their Castle...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:40hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
Pokello's son in Warriors squad raises dust
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is facing intense criticism following the last-minute and unexplained inclusion of Scotland-based midfielder Nathan Mutasa in the Warriors squad set to take pa...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 10:09hrs | 863 | by Staff reporter
Health activists knock on parly door to address NCDs
The Zimbabwe NCD Champions Network has raised urgent concerns over the escalating burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions in the country, urging Parliament to implement...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:02hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter
Chinese families choosing an African education
In 2018, while I was conducting fieldwork in Zimbabwe, I met a Chinese man who shared a surprising story. One night, he heard his 4-year-old daughter sleep-talking in English. The next day he called h...Published: 26 May 2025 at 07:56hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter
Bosso face another bogey side
Highlanders FC will be seeking to bounce back from their shock 2-0 defeat to ZPC Kariba when they welcome another tricky opponent, Herentals College FC, to Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday in a Castle ...Published: 22 May 2025 at 16:18hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors drawn against Bafana Bafana
Zimbabwe's senior men's national football team, the Warriors, have been placed in Group A alongside hosts South Africa, Mozambique, and Mauritius for the 2025 COSAFA Cup tournament, which kicks off on...Published: 21 May 2025 at 13:43hrs | 305 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe crushed 5-1 by Zambia
Zimbabwe's Young Mighty Warriors will now battle for third place at the COSAFA Under-17 Championships after suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat to Zambia in the semi-finals played in Windhoek, Namibia on Fri...Published: 17 May 2025 at 14:18hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe thrash Lesotho 12 - 2
Zimbabwe completed the semi-final line-up at the COSAFA Girls' Under-17 Championship following a comprehensive 12-2 victory over Lesotho that saw them seal top spot in Group C at the Hage Geingob Stad...Published: 14 May 2025 at 19:24hrs | 11852 | by Staff reporter
England legend Sol Campbell in Bulawayo
Former England football international and Arsenal legend Sol Campbell is taking time out to discover the charm of Bulawayo while in Zimbabwe for the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Under-18 tour...Published: 14 May 2025 at 08:33hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe begin England Test preparations in Leicester
Zimbabwe's national cricket team held their first training session in Leicester on Monday, kicking off preparations for a historic one-off Test match against England set to take place at Trent B...Published: 13 May 2025 at 09:55hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Cocaine was found in Rabada's urine sample
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has returned to professional cricket following a one-month suspension for a positive cocaine test, the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) confi...Published: 11 May 2025 at 18:54hrs | 1058 | by Staff reporter
Bosso seek redemption
Highlanders coach Kelvin Kaindu is treading a fine line between caution and confidence as his side prepares to face FC Platinum in a potentially explosive Castle Lager Premier Soccer League showdown a...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:59hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe linked teen plays part in Chelsea's Europa League victory
In a remarkable display of youthful talent and heritage pride, 17-year-old forward Shumaira "Shim" Mheuka made headlines on Thursday night after featuring in Chelsea's 2-0 Europa League victory over S...Published: 09 May 2025 at 07:58hrs | 5572 | by Staff reporter
Bakala takes over at CAPS United after Chiragwi declined offer
Former CAPS United midfielder Ian Bakala has been appointed as the club's new head coach, stepping in to replace long-serving gaffer and club legend Lloyd Chitembwe. The appointment marks a new chapte...Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:23hrs | 2399 | by Staff reporter
Bosso raise gate fees ahead of FC Platinum clash
Highlanders Football Club have cranked up the heat ahead of their blockbuster Castle Lager Premier Soccer League showdown with FC Platinum by announcing an increase in gate charges for Sunday's eagerl...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:18hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
NetOne champions cleaner Zimbabwe, partners with Harare City
The streets of Harare were alive with action early Friday morning as hundreds of NetOne and Harare City workers came together, brooms in hand, to answer President Mnangagwa's call for a cleaner nation...Published: 03 May 2025 at 12:42hrs | 403 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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