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Around 1300 hours on November 19, 2024, I fought my way from store to store in order to obtain a football ticket so that I could attend an Afcon match between South Sudan and the home team, Bafana Baf...Published: 38 mins ago | 12 | by Leonard Koni
Nees proud of Warriors
Zimbabwe's Warriors coach, Michael Nees, expressed pride in his team's performance despite a narrow 2-1 loss to African giants Cameroon in their final Group J match at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON...Published: 9 hrs ago | 242 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should learn from Ramaphosa's mature approach to international recognition
On the global stage, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has long been an emblem of measured leadership and diplomatic tact, in stark contrast to his counterpart in Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mn...Published: 18 hrs ago | 446 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Controversial offside spoils Zimbabwe Warriors fightback
Cameroon 2 - 1 ZimbabweZimbabwe's Warriors suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group J qualifier at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaou...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:42hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter
Warriors lose last AFCON qualifier to Cameroon
Zimbabwe's hopes of finishing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers undefeated were dashed yesterday after a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé.Both t...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:40hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Why Mnangagwa met Botswana's Boko
President Emmerson Mnangagwa used the platform of the regional World Children's Day commemoration in Victoria Falls on Saturday to hold a crucial meeting with newly elected Botswana President Duma Bok...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:51hrs | 3825 | by Staff reporter
Sadc extraordinary Summit unfolds in Zimbabwe
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has convened an extraordinary summit in Harare to address escalating political and security challenges in the region, with a focus on Mozambique, the ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:49hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors aim to finish AFCON qualifiers on a high
With qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations already secured, Zimbabwe's Warriors, under coach Michael Nees, are not taking their final Group J match against Cameroon lightly. Despite the aca...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:01hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Swapo wins special elections in the diaspora
Unofficial results of votes cast by Namibians in the diaspora on Wednesday show Swapo leading with 61% of the presidential and 61% of the parliamentary votes.The Independent Patriots for Chang...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:50hrs | 1461 | by Staff reporter
Why Botswana's shift has Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF on edge
As the region and the continent at large continue to digest the outcome of the recent Botswana elections and their ramifications reverberate across borders, a bigger debate is unfolding on the changin...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 14:39hrs | 1225 | by Ntibinyane Ntibinyane
Edgar Lungu, the Tonse Coalition, and Zambia's political landscape: A clash of visions ahead of the 2026 elections
As Zambia gears up for the 2026 elections, the country's political scene is increasingly defined by the emerging rivalry between former President Edgar Lungu and current President Hakainde Hichilema, ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 12:28hrs | 627 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Mauritius' ruling party ousted from power
The prime minister of Mauritius has accepted that his coalition, L'Alliance Lepep, has suffered a "huge defeat" following Sunday's parliamentary election."The population has decided to choose ...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 16:55hrs | 2644 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents call for mosquito control
As the rainy season brings increased mosquito activity to the city, residents are urging the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to prioritize mosquito control efforts. The rising number of mosquitoes, compou...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 15:43hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
'Trump Presidency to hurt Zimbabwe's trade, investments'
Zimbabwe's trade and investment prospects could face significant challenges following United States President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff policies, according to an analysis by FBC Securities....Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:13hrs | 2289 | by Staff reporter
Executive Manyama pool club champions
Guruve pool league came to an end on Saturday with Executive Manyama pool club being crowned champions with 78 points from the 30 games they played.They defeated Homeground 9:6 at a decider ma...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 15:13hrs | 444 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Deputy Minister humiliates ZANU-PF MP
Deputy Minister for Local government and Public Works Engineer Banjamin Kabikira had a last laugh after a team in his constituency Centenary 'Yuna Yuna' United defeated Mazowe North Member of Parliame...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 14:56hrs | 4130 | by Simbarashe Sithole/ Gideon Madzikatidze in Muzarabani
Duduzile Zuma stuns Mdumiseni Ntuli at Pan-African Parliament
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla of the MK Party has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Southern Caucus of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), defeating her rival Mdumiseni Ntuli of the African National C...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 13:39hrs | 1738 | by Staff reporter
Maswanhise available for Warriors' duty
Motherwell has confirmed that Tawanda Maswanhise will be available for selection in the Zimbabwe national team's upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. The Warriors are set to face Ke...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:49hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Karoi appeals Scottland FC dubious decision
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Appeals Committee will convene on Thursday to deliberate on the appeal lodged by Karoi United regarding the controversial awarding of a 3-0 victory to Scottlan...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:38hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema's nightmare
Zambia's former President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has returned as the presidential candidate for an eight-party opposition coalition, TONSE ("All of Us"), turning into reality a long-dreaded nightmare fo...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:35hrs | 1870 | by Dereck Goto
Gappah's properties worth $18k attached over Mahere defamation
Renowned author Petina Gappah has had her property seized by bailiffs after losing a defamation lawsuit filed by lawyer Fadzayi Mahere. Gappah was ordered to pay US$18,000 in damages after a series of...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:18hrs | 504 | by Staff reporter
'Botswana is a signal,' says Chamisa
Former Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa has praised the democratic transition in Botswana, describing it as a "signal" that change is sweeping through Southern Africa. Cha...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 19:58hrs | 1776 | by Staff reporter
A tale of two southern African countries: Botswana's smooth transition of power vs. Mozambique's election crisis
In the heart of Southern Africa, two nations that share geographical proximity and a common colonial past are experiencing starkly different political realities. While Botswana, today, celebra...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:37hrs | 262 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Humanity is moving away from hegemony towards multipolarity
The world needs Russia and there is nothing Washington or Brussels can do about it, President Vladimir Putin told the Valdai Forum on Thursday. America and its allies are simply trying to go against t...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:41hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Kadewere returns to the Zimbabwe national football team
Tino Kadewere has made a timely return to the Zimbabwe national football team, as he has been included in the 23-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group J qualifiers against Ken...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Mozambican must exercise maximum force to put an end to these disruptions
The Mozambican state leadership must exercise maximum force to put an end to these disruptions and uphold the stability of the state and SADC region. It is completely unacceptable for a politician who...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 14:00hrs | 837 | by Dereck Goto
Dr. Arikana Chihombori: the unsung heroine of Africa
She will never get recognition in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwean women have no vocabulary to appraise Dr. Chohombori breaking the glass-ceiling. The inner jealousy and the inherent envy among us women are so ev...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 12:52hrs | 379 | by Nomazulu Thata
Bosso fall to Bikita Minerals
Bikita Minerals 2-0 HighlandersHighlanders suffered their ninth defeat of the season after being felled 2-0 by relegation-threatened Bikita Minerals at Sakubva Stadium in Mutare yesterday....Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:07hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF rubbishes Mmusi Maimane's claim
Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, has dismissed predictions from South African opposition MP Mmusi Maimane that it could follow the path of Botswana's ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which was...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 16:39hrs | 2010 | by Staff reporter
Trump election win plunges Ukraine war into uncertainty
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy heaped praise on Donald Trump on Wednesday, as apparent victory for the Republican candidate who has criticised U.S. backing for Kyiv plunged the future of its ...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 14:51hrs | 839 | by Staff reporter
Donald J Trump's political Houdini act dazzles Kamala Harris
Donald J. Trump completed the greatest political comeback in modern U.S. history in the early hours of Wednesday, claiming enough electoral votes to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris and return to t...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 11:49hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
Why does Mnangagwa seem more hurt by BDP's defeat than Masisi himself?
In the aftermath of Botswana's recent elections, the landscape of Southern African politics has shifted dramatically. The long-standing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had been in power...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 22:48hrs | 1977 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
No quality leaders can ever justify participating in flawed 2028 elections especially after 44 years of rigged elections
Let us be clear on this one thing: Zimbabwe is a failed state, a pariah state, stuck with this corrupt, incompetent, tyrannical and vote rigging Zanu PF regime and its equally corrupt and useless MDC/...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 22:42hrs | 630 | by Wilbert Mukori
Don't you feel envious seeing democracy at work in neighboring countries, Mr. Mnangagwa?
Zimbabwe stands as a glaring anomaly in a region where democratic transitions have become the norm. Since gaining independence in 1980, the country has never experienced a smooth transfer of p...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 22:34hrs | 317 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Zanu-PF is next,' says Oppenheimer bankrolled Maimane
South African opposition leader Mmusi Maimane who receive millions from the Oppenheimers has issued a stark warning to Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, suggesting that it may soon face a similar fate...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 2738 | by Staff reporter
Botswana polls: Lessons for Zimbabwe
DUMA Boko began his reign as Botswana's sixth President on Friday, ending the 58-year reign of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).Boko's Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) swept to power wi...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 500 | 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 | 148 | by Staff reporter
Harare select booted out of CHAN qualifiers
Former Warriors' coach Zdravko Logarusic expressed his delight on Saturday evening as his Eswatini side secured a decisive 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the second leg of the 2025 African Nations Champ...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:25hrs | 856 | by Staff reporter
British Lord lampoons Zimbabwe for congratulating Botswana's opposition
In a scathing response, Lord Jonathan Oates, a member of the United Kingdom's House of Lords, has condemned Zimbabwean government spokesperson Ndabaningi Mangwana for congratulating Botswana's opposit...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:49hrs | 2621 | by Staff reporter
Only sports fraud will stop MWOS from PSL promotion
In a thrilling penultimate round of the Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) season, MWOS and Scottland both secured crucial wins, ensuring the title race will go down to the wire next Friday. MWOS, w...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:34hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Why UDC's victory is not a blueprint for Zimbabwe's opposition
The recent political landscape in Southern Africa has been marked by significant shifts, with the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) conceding defeat to the United Democratic Congress (UDC) led by Duma B...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 17:03hrs | 2537 | by Tinotenda Gacha
Botswana President concedes defeat in televised address
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has officially conceded defeat in the recent elections, signaling a significant political transition in the country. In his remarks, Masisi expressed his commitmen...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 07:12hrs | 3329 | by Staff reporter
Botswana's ruling party loses power after six decades
Botswana's governing party has suffered a shock election defeat after nearly six decades in power, preliminary election results show.President Mokgweetsi Masisi's Botswana Democratic Party (BD...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 1476 | by Staff reporter
Tawanda Maswanhise double moves Motherwell up to 4th in Scottish Premiership
Tawanda Maswanhise scored twice as Motherwell returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice.Maswanhise scored in both halves, either side of a Sam Dal...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 09:00hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Even Chinamasa knows ED can't be trusted
In the tumultuous world of Zimbabwean politics, trust is a rare commodity. Nowhere is this more evident than in the ongoing discourse within ZANU-PF about extending President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:43hrs | 1830 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Gukurahundi perpetrators are exposed and cited to clarify the 2017 coup!
That the General Chiwenga was cited in the genocide atrocities that took place especially in Matabeleland South is not a coincidence but well calculated. The Zanu PF conference was in Bulawayo, curiou...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 20:22hrs | 1281 | by Nomazulu Thata
Manchester United manager sacked
Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag following two and a half years in charge of the club.The Dutchman was informed of the decision by the club's board on Monday morning, fewer t...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 12:09hrs | 892 | by Staff reporter
Warrior stares at early CHAN exit after being thrashed by Eswatini
Zimbabwe 0 - 3 EswatiniZimbabwe's hopes for a successful campaign in the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament were dealt a severe blow yesterday, as a young and relatively inexperienced s...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:55hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF's 'liberation' lie: The party never fought for democracy
In a recently circulating audio clip, a former senior Zimbabwean army commander made the shocking declaration that if there are any attempts to remove ZANU-PF from power, bloodshed will follow. ...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 19:58hrs | 350 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF rubbishes Ian Khama's electoral accusations
The ruling Zanu-PF party has firmly dismissed accusations from former Botswana President Ian Khama, who alleged that the party interfered in electoral processes across the region to support fellow rul...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 11:31hrs | 689 | by Staff reporter
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