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Mzembi's US$2 million theft case set for High Court hearing
The High Court is set to hear the long-standing case of former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi, who faces charges of theft of trust property amounting to US$2 million.During court proce...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 20:53hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
Sophie Mokoena bids farewell to SABC
Veteran journalist and international news editor Sophie Mokoena is leaving the SABC after an illustrious 31-year career, marking the end of an era at South Africa's public broadcaster. The announcemen...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 19:33hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi to stand trial from prison after bail revoked
Former Cabinet minister Walter Mzembi will face trial from behind bars after a Harare magistrate revoked his bail on Monday, ruling that the ex-diplomat had wilfully defaulted court proceedings in 201...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 17:22hrs | 808 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi failed to meet Mnangagwa
Former Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi was arrested on Thursday after his surprise return to Zimbabwe, contradicting widespread media reports that he had met President Emmerson Mnan...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 10:01hrs | 3278 | by Staff reporter
Walter Mzembi spends weekend in prison after arrest
Former foreign affairs minister Walter Mzembi was arrested on Friday and appeared in court on Saturday as prosecutors revealed he had three outstanding arrest warrants.Mzembi will spend the we...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 12:27hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Walter Mzembi returns to Zimbabwe after 6 years in exile
Former foreign affairs minister Walter Mzembi has returned to Zimbabwe for the first time since 2018, slipping quietly into the country amid lingering questions over his unresolved corruption charges ...Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 18:45hrs | 884 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Dembare captain neglects daughter
Former Dynamos and Warriors captain Ocean Mushure has been accused of neglecting his 12-year-old daughter, who has reportedly dropped out of school due to lack of financial support over the past two y...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:09hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Sanyatwe breathes fresh air into Sports ministry
A video that went viral last week shows newly appointed Sports Minister Anselem Sanyatwe actively confronting contractors over delays in the renovation of the National Sports Stadium. In the footage, ...Published: 22 May 2025 at 09:42hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Danny Jordaan scared of Namhla Mphelo
Former SAFA media officer Namhla Mphelo has responded to allegations claiming that she leaked information regarding a R10 million payment made to the association's president, Danny Jordaan.Mph...Published: 17 May 2025 at 18:26hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
Chipezeze not get distracted by Scottland select snub
Veteran goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze has spoken out for the first time following his omission from Zimbabwe's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria last month.Ch...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 17:49hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
Warriors hopeful of hosting World Cup Qualifiers at NSS
The Zimbabwean national football team, the Warriors, remain hopeful that they will be able to host Rwanda and South Africa at home for their remaining 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, provided renovati...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:44hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Warriors court Morocco
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is actively pushing for a high-profile friendly match between the Zimbabwe national football team, the Warriors, and Morocco during the upcoming June internati...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:47hrs | 681 | by Staff reporter
Bafana Bafana must be sanctioned by Fifa for cheating
South Africa's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign has been thrown into uncertainty after revelations that Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena should have served a one-match suspension in thei...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:41hrs | 1038 | by Staff reporter
Bafana Bafana used an ineligible player against minnows Lesotho
South Africa's road to the 2026 Fifa World Cup has hit a potential roadblock following a yellow-card controversy surrounding midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Reports suggest that Mokoena may have been ineli...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 19:54hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter
'Scottland select' fight back to secure 2-2 draw against Benin
Zimbabwe's Warriors staged a dramatic comeback to salvage a 2-2 draw against Benin in their FIFA World Cup qualifier at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday night.The Warriors found themselves t...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 18:30hrs | 1216 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pledges $150,000 winning bonus for 'Scottland FC select'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged a US$150,000 bonus for Zimbabwe's national men's football team, the Warriors which was controversially stuffed with Scottland FC players, for each victory in t...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 14:44hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba ruled out of World Cup Qualifiers
Ngezi Platinum Stars midfielder Richard Hachiro has been called up to the Zimbabwe national team, the Warriors, for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, replacing injured captain Marvelous Nak...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 17:49hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
'Scottland FC select' arrives in Durban for World Cup Qualifier
The controversially selected Zimbabwe national football team, the Warriors, have arrived in Durban, South Africa, ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Benin on March 20. The ma...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 16:20hrs | 6157 | by Staff reporter
Nees challenges Kadewere after dropping him from Warriors
Warriors coach Michael Nees has challenged France-based striker Tino Kadewere to work hard and regain his top form after a lengthy injury layoff saw him miss out on a national team call-up for the upc...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:49hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Scottland FC's shock Warriors team influence raises eyebrows
Zimbabwe's newly promoted Premier Soccer League side, Scottland FC, has made headlines after six of its players were named in the Warriors squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Beni...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 15:51hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter
Benin names squad for Zimbabwe World Cup qualifiers
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has announced his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and South Africa, making some surprise omissions and including a teenage prospect for t...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 16:17hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
Prince Dube on Kaizer Chiefs radar again
Zimbabwe international striker Prince Dube has been linked with a potential return to the South African Premier Soccer League, with Kaizer Chiefs reportedly keen on securing his services in the upcomi...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 10:41hrs | 957 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe coach targets upset against Nigeria in World Cup qualifier
Zimbabwe's head coach, Michael Nees, is aiming for a historic upset when the Warriors take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the ...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 08:08hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Benni McCarthy to land Kenya national team coaching job
Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy is preparing for the next phase of his coaching career after reaching a preliminary agreement to lead Kenya's national team.The move comes following his dep...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 10:27hrs | 828 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwwe to host Benin in South Africa
The Zimbabwe national football team, the Warriors, will play their 2026 FIFA World Cup home qualifier against Benin at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on March 20.Zimbabwe r...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:29hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
SA's Hugo Broos looks beyond Warriors
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has expressed confidence ahead of South Africa's Group B encounter with neighbours Zimbabwe at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The draw, conducted on Monday in M...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:03hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter
The prolific David Villa
David Villa, often hailed as one of the greatest strikers of his generation, left an indelible mark on world football with his extraordinary goal-scoring ability, versatility, and leadership. There ar...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 22:12hrs | 827 | by Staff Reporter
National Sports Stadium Revamp Gains Momentum with Bucket Seats Installation
The installation of bucket seats at the National Sports Stadium (NSS) is well underway, signaling a critical step towards rehabilitating Zimbabwe's largest sporting venue. Once characterized by grey c...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:30hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Prince Dube nets hat-trick
Prince Dube, the Zimbabwean forward and Warriors' striker, was in sensational form on Thursday, scoring a brilliant hat-trick for his Tanzanian club, Young Africans (Yanga), in their 3-2 win over Mash...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:30hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter
The most iconic duos in the history of football
›Football is a team sport, but throughout its history, there have been pairs of players whose chemistry and partnership on the field transcended the ordinary. If you t...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 19:38hrs | 501 | by Staff Reporter
Nees optimistic about Zimbabwe Warriors' World Cup hopes
German coach Michael Nees believes the Zimbabwe Warriors can still revive their chances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite a rocky start to the campaign. The team has faced managerial chan...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:29hrs | 1260 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tops Group J with hard-fought victory over Namibia
Zimbabwe's Warriors have surged to the top of Group J in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign after a gritty 1-0 win over Namibia at Orlando Stadium this afternoon. Khama Billiat's 34th-minut...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 18:44hrs | 1468 | by Staff reporter
Govt allocates $25 million for National Sports Stadium refurbishment
The Zimbabwean government has earmarked a budget of $25 million for the ongoing refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium, Parliament was informed this week. However, there are growing concerns tha...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:01hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
Over 400,000 subscribers dump DStv
MultiChoice reported a 5% decline in DStv subscribers for 2024, with drops across all packages due to economic challenges like inflation, rising interest rates, and load shedding.The 2024 fina...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 07:11hrs | 4047 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors win opening fixture of Cosafa Cup
Zimbabwe 1 - 0 ComorosZimbabwe has registered an opening win at the Hollywood Bets Cosafa Cup 2024 competition after beating Comoros 1-0 in Gqeberha, South Africa on Thursday.Interim head ...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 16:18hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter
Warriors faces Chipolopolo in Cosafa draw
Following two disappointing defeats in the Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa, the Zimbabwean national football team, known as the Warriors, will seek redemption at the upcomin...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 12:12hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Warriors hit rock bottom
Zimbabwe 0 - 2 LesothoZimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, suffered a significant setback in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers after a disappointing loss to Lesotho, leaving them at t...Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 13:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Wolves's rising star now eligible for Zimbabwe Warriors
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tawanda Chirewa is now eligible to play for Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifiers after obtaining his passport. The passport, processed in ...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 07:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Wolves forward ineligible for Warriors
Zifa is working tirelessly to assist striker Tawanda Chirewa in obtaining a Zimbabwean passport ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup Group C qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa. Chirewa, o...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:15hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors in SA for World Cup battles
All players called up for the Warriors' 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa, starting this week, are expected to arrive in South Africa today.The team will face Les...Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:03hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors coaching chaos
Disagreements between the ZIFA Normalization Committee and Solomon Mudege, FIFA's head of development programmes for Africa, have caused a delay in appointing the Warriors coach and thwarted Baltemar ...Published: 26 May 2024 at 13:42hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Brito divides Zifa
The ZIFA Normalisation Committee members are currently divided over the selection of the Warriors coach, with reports indicating a push to reinstate Baltermar Brito gaining momentum within one faction...Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
SADC Summit exposes Mnangagwa regime incompetence
There is usually nothing out of the ordinary when countries hosting major international events spruce up their existing infrastructure or even construct completely new ones.As a matter of fact...Published: 17 May 2024 at 17:17hrs | 29 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Coventry shares NSS progress report
SPORTS minister Kirsty Coventry says the government has made progress in the sprucing up of the National Sports Stadium to meet Caf standards to host international football.The stadium was clo...Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 08:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors likely to play their home matches in SA
HOMELESS Warriors are likely to play their next 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying home match against Lesotho in South Africa after the government failed in its promise to rehabilitate the National Sports...Published: 05 Apr 2024 at 06:00hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Good vibes for Warriors
THE Warriors are hoping to round off the international break with a win after it kicked off their preparations for the second phase of the Group C Fifa World Cup qualifiers with a bang, beating Zambia...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 05:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
UK-based Warriors in Malawi hunt
ENGLAND-BASED Tawanda Maswanhise and Macaulay Bonne were late yesterday expected to join the rest of the Warriors' squad in Malawi for the four-team tournament as they face Zambia in the opening match...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors face Nakamba blow
LUTON TOWN manager Rob Edwards has given a bleak assessment of Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba's recovery progress, hinting the player may miss the remainder of the campaign.If Nakamba fail...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Shepolopolo: Zambia's Copper Queens Conquer African Football
The Zambian women's national football team, affectionately called the Copper Queens or Shepolopolo, have been making giant strides in African football over the past decade. From qualifying for their f...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 20:59hrs | 100 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors invited to Europe
THE Warriors have been invited for a friendly match in Malta in March before they resume their Group C 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers campaign when they host Lesotho on June 3 at a venue yet to be ann...Published: 08 Jan 2024 at 05:35hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
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