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South Africa risks FIFA sanctions

South African football is facing the risk of international sanctions following allegations of political interference by the country's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, who has formally written to FIFA and the South Afri…

Published: 17 Oct 2025 at 13:43hrs | 915 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Warriors' World Cup hopes in tatters

Rwanda's Gilbert Mugisha struck in the 40th minute to hand Zimbabwe a 1-0 defeat in their Group C Africa 2026 World Cup Qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.The Warriors produced a flat first-half performance, failing to regis…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 17:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Nees shifts focus to Afcon

Following Zimbabwe's 1-0 defeat to Benin in Abidjan, Warriors coach Michael Nees has confirmed that the team's remaining 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers will now serve as preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco.Spe…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 15:54hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter

Inmate bites off fellow prisoner's tongue

A 35-year-old inmate at Khami Maximum Prison has been sentenced to six months in jail after biting off a portion of another prisoner's tongue during a violent altercation.Dumisani Sibanda, from Nkulumane suburb, pleaded guilty to assault b…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Warriors crash out of World Cup Qualifiers

Zimbabwe's dream of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended on Friday evening after a 1-0 defeat to Benin in a qualifier played in Abidjan, CÃ´te d'Ivoire.From the outset, the task was a difficult one for the Warriors, who were hoping…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

FIFA's silence over Bafana's use of ineligible player confusing

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, with several nations demanding clarity from FIFA on South Africa's alleged use of an ineligible player.Bafana Bafana fielded midfielder Teboho Mokoena…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 13:18hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Warriors at full strength

The Zimbabwe senior men's football team, the Warriors, held their first full training session in Abidjan on Wednesday afternoon following the arrival of European-based players ahead of Friday's World Cup Qualifier against Benin.Coach Micha…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Warriors depart for Abidjan ahead of World Cup Qualifier

Locally based senior national team players have left for Abidjan, CÃ´te d'Ivoire, ahead of Zimbabwe's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin on Friday.The travelling group includes goalkeeper Martin Mapisa, defenders Emmanuel Jalai an…

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dembare avert Fifa transfer ban

Dynamos Football Club have avoided a potentially crippling FIFA transfer embargo after clearing outstanding payments owed to their former Ghanaian players, Emmanuel Paga and Fredrick Ansa-Botchway.This significant move allows the Harare gi…

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 09:40hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Poised to Introduce VAR Technology in PSL

In a landmark development set to transform Zimbabwean football, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is moving swiftly to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology to the Premier Soccer League (PSL). This initiative, currently…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dembare hit with FIFA ban

Zimbabwean football midgets Dynamos have been hit with a FIFA transfer ban after failing to settle outstanding payments totaling US$18,500 owed to two former players from Ghana, Emmanuel Paga and Ansa Botchway.According to reports, Dynamos…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Brito still loves Bosso despite Fifa scandal

Although his marriage with Highlanders FC ended on a sour note, spilling into FIFA corridors over a $26,500 debt, Brazilian coach Baltemar Brito has made it clear that his love for the Bulawayo giants remains strong.Brito parted ways with …

Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:28hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter

Scottland FC dominates dodgy Warriors squad for World Cup qualifiers

Knowledge Musona's return to the Zimbabwe national football team after a two-year retirement is the standout feature of coach Michael Nees' squad selection for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria. The 35-year-old fo…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 11:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Nees finalising Zimbabwe Warriors Squad for FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Warriors coach Michael Nees is in the final stages of selecting his squad for Zimbabwe's upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria. The German tactician has been closely monitoring potential national team candidates…

Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

FIFA delegation to conduct induction for new ZIFA Board

A FIFA delegation is set to arrive in Zimbabwe tomorrow to conduct an induction programme for the newly elected Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) executive committee. This initiative is aimed at helping the board transition into their r…

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zifa dismisses fake Fifa letter as smear campaign

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has denounced as "a shameless act of deceit" a letter purportedly sent by FIFA, which alleged that the world football body's independent ethics committee was investigating presidential candidate Nqo…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kwashi drags Caps United to FIFA over US$46,000

Former Caps United assistant coach Tostao Kwashi has taken legal action against the club, filing a claim with FIFA to recover unpaid salaries and bonuses totaling US$46,000. Kwashi, who served as an assistant coach from 2015 to 2019 and ag…

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 19:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Parly tells 'clueless' Zifa Normalization Committee to resign

On Thursday, the Parliamentary Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture Portfolio Committee called for the resignation of the ZIFA Normalization Committee, criticizing them for their lack of understanding and involvement in football. The commi…

Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:40hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter

Confusion stalks Zifa as coach disowns 3 national team squads

Warriors interim coach Jairosi Tapera has distanced himself from the three different national team squads announced by ZIFA for this week's Cosafa Cup in South Africa, highlighting ongoing controversy in team selection. ZIFA announced a "r…

Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 13:42hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

'Iran leader's death blow to Zimbabwe'

President Mnangagwa affirmed Zimbabwe's commitment to collaborating with Iran in advancing mutual socio-economic development goals despite facing sanctions. He conveyed condolences to Iran following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed…

Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:47hrs | | 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 announced.If all goes according to the inv…

Published: 08 Jan 2024 at 05:35hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Fifa set to snub bogus Zifa board's request for recognition

For the first time, since the Felton Kamambo-led leadership was illegally elbowed out by the political machinations at ZIFA, and replaced by an illegitimate committee led by Gift Banda, FIFA have acknowledged receipt of communication from …

Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagnwa's son-in law needs to resolve Zifa suspension urgently

AS had been expected, the decision by the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC), the sports regulating body in Zimbabwe to meddle in the affairs of the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has come at huge costs for stakeholders, with pla…

Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:46hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's foreign legion poser after Fifa ban

THE suspension of Zimbabwe from the FÃ©dÃ©ration Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) family over government interference may reverse all the gains that had been made in trying to convince emerging talent dotted across Europe to p…

Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fifa bans Zimbabwe

AFTER months of speculation over Fifa's stance on the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC)'s suspension of the Zifa board in November last year, the world governing body, Fifa, yesterday banned Zimbabwe from all international football ac…

Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zifa councillors unfazed by 'suspensions'

THE Zifa congress members, who are pushing for an emergency general meeting (EGM) which could culminate in the dismissal of some board members yesterday said they were unfazed by the suspension of their colleagues by the suspended Felton K…

Published: 01 Feb 2022 at 05:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

ZIFA head for and SRC induced implosion?

ZIFA is headed for an implosion after members of the association's Congress yesterday called for an extra-ordinary general meeting to revoke the mandate of the suspended ZIFA board. The crucial indaba was called by the association's member…

Published: 04 Jan 2022 at 05:55hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Is FIFA a victim of its own success?

Despite comfortably garnering 133 votes against his opponent's 73 votes in Geneva last week, Mr Sepp Blatter, FIFA president has not been spared the wrath of some sections of the Western media which are fiercely campaigning for his ouster …

Published: 31 May 2015 at 16:20hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri

Fifa extends Dembare player ban

ZIMBABWE international Devon Chafa will have to wait a little longer before he can know the fate of his football career after Fifa yesterday extended the initial provisional 30-day ban on the Dynamos midfielder for testing positive for a p…

Published: 01 Oct 2013 at 05:33hrs | | by Sports reporter

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ZETDC MD fired after SONA power outage

Mliswa likens Tagwirei to Chamisa

Harare adopts a 'Pay first, drink later' strategy

Police foil launch of movement against Mnangagwa term extension

Parliament apologises to Mnangagwa

Mnangagwa the merchant of darkness

ZimRights condemns arson attack on SAPES Trust

Mnangagwa praise singers lie for a living

MPs slam peak-hour roadblocks, demand reform on spot fines

Public hospitals under fire for medication gaps

Minister Mhona: No tollgate money? Leave your car at home

MP Kuka raises alarm over unrepaired bridges Swept Away by Rains

Zifa accused of running illegal election process

Trainee nurse disappears over fake O' Level certificate

Local content law set to slash oil, seed imports

Buyanga dealt a court blow

Zimbabwe records historic wheat harvest

ZiG inflation plunges by 5000 basis points to 32,7%

Petra College faces backlash over teacher retrenchments

Title deeds for beneficiaries of Operation Garikai

Some companies tender for road rehabilitation without capacity to deliver: Minister Mhona

Ziyambi accused of shielding Judge Katiyo

Zimbabwean drivers arrested in KZN

Zimbabwe Deserves Freedom From ZANU-PF

South Africa Is a Confirmed Criminal & Mafia State - Only Second to Colombia!

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Mnangagwa delivers SONA in darkness

Teachers vow to resist Mnangagwa's bid to extend rule

Harare chicken farmer loses 250 birds and US$1,500 to scam

Ledwaba misapplied Rule 62(7): Was CR17 unlawfully sealed?