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Mnangagwa calls for repatriation of Zimbabwe skulls from British museums
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has renewed calls for the repatriation of the remains of Chimurenga war heroes from Britain, emphasizing the need for their interment in "a dignified manner." This stateme...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:27hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tells Britain to apologise
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on the British government to apologize for its century-long colonial rule in Zimbabwe, which dispossessed indigenous people of their land and subjected them to ...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:17hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
FC Platinum's title hopes crushed
Dynamos 2 - 0 FC PlatinumWith rivals Simba Bhora securing a nine-point lead just a day earlier, FC Platinum entered the game under pressure to close the gap. However, Dynamos exploited that urgenc...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:32hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Someone called Chirinda declared national hero
The Zanu-PF Politburo has posthumously conferred national hero status on Jaison William Chezhira Chakaipa Chirinda, recognizing his pivotal role in the early stages of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle. ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:49hrs | 1286 | by Staff reporter
International orphans shift base to Botswana
Zimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, are set to relocate to Botswana's Obed Chilume Itani Stadium in Francistown for the first leg of their African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers a...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Hwange sink deeper into relegation zone
Ngezi Platinum 6 - 0 HwangeNgezi Platinum Stars, the reigning champions of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, delivered a dominant performance yesterday, thrashing Hwange FC 6-0 and pushing t...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:20hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Knowledge Musona still has the magic to lead Zimbabwe's Warriors
MICHAEL Nees is the truth. No doubt. Washington Arubi is the safe pair of hands we needed, no doubt.Munashe Garananga is the defender we all thought he was, no doubt. Gerald Takwara brings str...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:10hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Cameroon holds Zimbabwe Warriors
Zimbabwe 0 - 0 CameroonIn a gritty performance, Zimbabwe stood firm against five-time African champions Cameroon, holding the Indomitable Lions to a goalless draw in a crucial Group J 2025 Africa ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:35hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe suffers another blow
The Zimbabwean national football team, the Warriors, have been hit with a significant setback as Tino Kadewere has withdrawn from the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Kenya an...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 15:44hrs | 2116 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors begin Afcon hunt
Khama Billiat led a group of locally-based Warriors players who departed for Uganda ahead of next week’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. Zimbabwe will open their Group J campaign with a ma...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:31hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors leave for Kampala
Newly appointed Zimbabwe national football team coach, Michael Nees, will have his first face-to-face meeting with his players in Kampala tomorrow night, followed by his inaugural training session on ...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:08hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors squad named
Warriors coach Michael Nees has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Kenya and Cameroon, emphasizing that he is not interested in experiments for these crucial matches. ...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 07:43hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter
Ngezi Platinum crash out
AS Maniema Union 0 - 0 Ngezi Platinum Stars(AS Maniema Union progress to the first round after a 4-3 penalty shootout win)Ngezi Platinum Stars were eliminated from their debut CAF Champion...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:08hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat making a strong impact in the PSL
Khama Billiat is making a strong impact in the Premier Soccer League following his return from South Africa. The Yadah star has been instrumental in his team's resurgence, scoring three goals and prov...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:20hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean team to use Zambian stadium for CAF assignments
Ngezi Platinum Stars, the defending champions of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, will use Heroes Stadium in Zambia for their CAF Champions League home matches. The team will represent ...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:27hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
2 more in court over spate of armed robberies
Two more suspects, Thembinkosi Matutu (47) and Batsirai Hutsi (21), appeared in court yesterday in connection with a series of armed robberies in Harare. They joined 11 other accomplices already on re...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:15hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police decimate notorious armed robbery gang
A gang of suspected armed robbers who were behind the widely publicised J and P Security robbery, among other movie-style thefts, are now behind bars after they implicated each other one after another...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 13:32hrs | 2303 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat sinks Bosso
In a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at The Heart Stadium, YADAH FC secured a 2-0 victory over Highlanders on Saturday. Jerry Chipangura opened the scoring in the 31st minute, capitalizing on...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:39hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Billiat set for Warriors return?
Yadah Stars 1 - 1 Manica DiamondsFormer Warriors captain Khama Billiat's return to the national team seems likely after he was seen in discussion with interim coach Jairos Tapera following the Cas...Published: 16 Jun 2024 at 09:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dembare protest Chirinda ruling
Despite the ZIFA Player Status Committee clearing Obriel Chirinda to play for Premier Soccer League champions Ngezi Platinum Stars, the striker's troubles are far from over. Harare giants Dynamos, who...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chirinda signed two contracts with Dembare and Ngezi?
WARRIORS striker Obriel Chirinda is in the eye of a storm after allegedly signing two contracts with Premiership rivals Dynamos and Ngezi Platinum Stars.The forward is currently training with ...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dembare move to avert player crisis
FACED with a possible player exodus, particularly at a time when they are on the brink of returning to continental football, Harare giants Dynamos have moved swiftly and paid outstanding signing-on fe...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:50hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 50 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
Dynamos sign Makunike replacement
DYNAMOS have reportedly agreed a deal to sign South Africa-based Zimbabwean midfielder Temptation Chiwunga as a replacement for Junior Makunike.The Harare giants are set to lose their star mid...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:34hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Bosso's Peter Muduhwa could join Dembare
DYNAMOS are leaving nothing to chance going into the new season where they will play in the African Safari after adding lethal striker Obriel Chirinda to their roster.He will officially be a G...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 06:10hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Ariel Sibanda is the goalkeeper of the year
UTILITY man Qadr Amini was last night in a state of delirium as he was accompanied by his two wives to receive the Soccer Star of the Year crown.This follows a stellar season in which he capta...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:39hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
'Change soccer stars selection criteria'
THE 11 Soccer Star of the Year finalists were announced on Tuesday amid heated debate regarding the selection criteria used.A panel of journalists, team captains and coaches, and other footbal...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ariel in fourth heaven
HIGHLANDERS captain Ariel Sibanda can be rest assured he has contributed all he could and would want to be counted as one of the best goalkeepers the country has ever produced.He caps the seas...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:08hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Warriors, Rwanda play goalless draw in WCQ Group C opener
Rwanda 0 - 0 ZimbabweZimbabwe played a goalless draw against Rwanda in Wednesday's opening match of Group C of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.The game marked the first time the Warriors pla...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 20:16hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors hit by withdrawals
Warriors coach Baltemar Brito has made last-minute changes to his squad for the back-to-back World Cup qualifiers this week in Rwanda, bringing in defender Devine Lunga while six British-born stars wh...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:51hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Caps United escape drop zone
Caps United 3 - 2 Bulawayo ChiefsCaps United secured their place in the top-flight league with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bulawayo Chiefs in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. Willi...Published: 10 Nov 2023 at 06:46hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Brito's Bosso future hangs in the balance
HIGHLANDERS coach Baltemar Brito is groping in the dark over his future at the club with Bosso yet to engage him over contract extension.His contract expires at the end of the season and it se...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:56hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Warriors coach takes huge gamble
Warriors coach Baltimore Brito has taken a significant risk by inviting several foreign-based players for the team's World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria later this month, some of whom have...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:50hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Brito defends Warriors selection
The announcement of the provisional Warriors squad to commence Zimbabwe's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign has stirred significant discontent within the local football community. However, national c...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:35hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Another disappointing result for Highlanders
Bulawayo Chiefs FC 0-0 Highlanders FCHighlanders endured another disappointing outcome, extending their winless streak to six games as they settled for a goalless draw. Despite having better chanc...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Highlanders fans call for change
Highlanders FC fans have been increasingly dissatisfied with the team's recent performance. The team has been struggling to achieve positive results, and the frustration has primarily been directed at...Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Brito's Warriors plan
Baltemar Brito, the 71-year-old coach, is facing doubts about his tactical abilities, particularly considering Highlanders' recent performance. However, he remains resolute in his belief that he can c...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Actors dump Naiza Boom
Four members of the popular skit group Terrence Chirinda (Jatiwero), Yvonne Chirowa (aka Vovo), Myrone Muswe( Ozemwa) and Enlight Muzira ( Netsai) left the skit group over unpaid salaries and unprofes...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 10:53hrs | 19 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Zimbabwe lose penalty shootout to Botswana
In an invitational match commemorating Botswana's Independence Day celebrations, Zimbabwe and Botswana faced off, resulting in a penalty shootout victory for Botswana after a 1-1 draw in regular time....Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 18:31hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Brito chapter begins
A new chapter begins for the Warriors today as they embark on a fresh campaign under the guidance of Brazilian coach Baltemar Brito.Brito, who was appointed as the head coach of the Zimbabwe s...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 07:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors arrive in Botswana for friendly match
THE Zimbabwe Senior Men's National Football team, the Warriors arrived in Botswana on Wednesday afternoon for their friendly match against the Zebras on Saturday.The 20-member Warriors squad, ...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 18:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zifa meet Brito
The newly-appointed interim coach of the Warriors, Baltemar Brito, had not yet met with and signed a contract with the Zifa Normalisation Committee as of late yesterday, despite his appointment to lea...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Brito names first Warriors squad ahead of Botswana friendly
Portuguese coach Baltemar Brito has announced his first squad as the head coach of the Warriors, following his recent appointment. Brito, who was confirmed as the new senior national football team hea...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:52hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Dembare suffers at the hands of Chiefs
Bulawayo Chiefs 2-1 DynamosDynamos FC suffered their first defeat at Barbourfields Stadium this season, losing 2-1 to Bulawayo Chiefs FC in a Castle Lager Premiership match.DeMbare coach G...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare comes back to BF
The former league champions, Dynamos FC, are once again making their way to the City of Kings and Queens for their Week 23 match against Bulawayo Chiefs, scheduled to take place at Barbourfields Stadi...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 11:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso unhappy with Brito over Warriors job
THE relationship between Highlanders and coach Baltemar Brito is said to have soured following the Portuguese's admission that he was looking for a job, having already applied to be Warriors coa...Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 16:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unbeatable Bosso reach Chibuku Cup quarterfinals
Highlanders FC 2-2 Bulawayo ChiefsBosso won 8-7 on penaltiesTHE Bulawayo Chibuku Super Cup first round derby at Barbourfields Stadium has had to be decided by a penalty shootout ...Published: 13 Aug 2023 at 21:59hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Brito for Warriors job?
SUCCESS stories often arise from the innovative minds and masterful strategies of football coaches who possess the ability to transform under-performing teams into formidable contenders.Such i...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:50hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Brito wary of opponent's games
HIGHLANDERS FC coach Baltemar Brito can't help but think of Bulawayo Chiefs' change of technical team ahead of the two sides' Chibuku Super Cup first-round meeting at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday, ...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:40hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Brito expects Khumalo to deliver
HIGHLANDERS FC coach Baltemar Brito is hoping forward Thabo Zikode Khumalo will produce the qualities they are looking for in a striker.Brito's number one target upfront was Obriel Chirinda bu...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
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