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'Bring in ZACC to clean up Highlanders'

Highlanders Football Club is currently engulfed in a storm of controversy following the sudden resignation of Acting CEO Kindman Ndlovu, who last week submitted a scathing letter citing a toxic working environment and ongoing clashes with …

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:14hrs | | 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 Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) clash…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 16:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

PHOTOS: Bosso honors Ariel Sibanda with a Ford Ranger

Highlanders Football Club has paid a glowing tribute to its long-serving goalkeeper and captain, Ariel Sibanda, for his exceptional 16 years of commitment and service to the club.In a heartfelt ceremony, the Bulawayo-based football giants …

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 11:04hrs | 4946 | by Staff reporter

Bosso to beef up squad

Highlanders Football Club, one of Zimbabwe's most iconic teams, has set its sights on reclaiming the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title after an 18-year drought. Club chairman Kenneth Mhlophe confirmed that the coaching staff has sub…

Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 10:37hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders honour late CEO with Green Fuel demolition

Highlanders 4-0 Green Fuel Highlanders FC delivered a memorable performance at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday, securing their biggest win of the season with a 4-0 victory over Green Fuel. The dominant win was dedicated to the late Highlan…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:42hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter

Generation Z-led initiatives transform Highlanders

In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of youth leadership and the renewal of ideas cannot be overstated, particularly in the realm of sports organisations like Highlanders Football Club.The beauty of embracing fresh perspective…

Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 15:54hrs | 142 | by Tinashe Rufu

Bulawayo water crisis deepens

Bulawayo residents are grappling with a severe water crisis as the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) announced the extension of the water-shedding schedule from 120 hours to 130 hours per week, effective today. This change affects all areas, inc…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bosso made more profit through fan boycott?

In a surprising twist, there were 400 more people at the Highlanders Clubhouse than at Barbourfields Stadium during Highlanders' 2-0 win against ZPC Kariba on Sunday. Only 1,314 people paid to watch the match live at the stadium, while 1,7…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:41hrs | 828 | by Staff reporter

Sounds of Soweto : A tale no of Highlanders anthems

Founded in 1926 Highlanders FC is the oldest and most supported Football club in Zimbabwe. To the Highlanders faithful the team is a way of life, a social movement and a source of pride and Joy. Today I'm going to go deeper into the popula…

Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:02hrs | 775 | by Van Vodloza

Highlanders aim to extend unbeaten streak against CAPS United

As Highlanders prepare to clash with CAPS United at Rufaro Stadium tomorrow afternoon, the burning question is whether they can continue their recent dominance over their rivals.The rivalry between Highlanders and CAPS United has produced …

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:09hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter

CAPS United keen to see off Highlanders

Caps United are on a high, but captain Godknows Murwira knows that their recent form alone won't guarantee success when they face Highlanders at Rufaro tomorrow.The Green Machine are in great shape, having won three of their last four matc…

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:00hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter

Bosso travel to CAPS

The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) will resume on Saturday with Round 26 fixtures after a brief pause to accommodate the Warriors' 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Kenya and Cameroon.The Warriors began their …

Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 07:22hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter

Bosso invade Simba fortress today

Simba Bhora will defend their unbeaten home record at Wadzanayi this afternoon as they host giants Highlanders. Under coach Tonderai Ndiraya, Simba Bhora have played nine games at home this season without a loss, securing victories against…

Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 08:53hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter

Bosso helps Dembare rake in $24,000

Harare football giants Dynamos were left with only US$23,864 after deductions from the gate receipts of their high-profile Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Highlanders at Rufaro Stadium. The match, attended by 9,100 paying …

Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:37hrs | 888 | by Staff reporter

Bosso aims to bounce back from their Chibuku Super Cup elimination

Highlanders will aim to bounce back from their Chibuku Super Cup elimination at the hands of Caps United on Sunday as they host Sheasham in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Barbourfields (BF) Stadium this afternoon.Bosso is de…

Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Hooliganism cannot be part of the beautiful game.

If my memory serves me well, not long ago ZRP was allocated some state-of-the-art helicopters to assist in their policing duties which at times can be quite challenging. One would think those could have come  handy in crowd control at…

Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:23hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

'Only Bosso can stop Highlanders'

A belief has taken root among football people in Zimbabwe that Highlanders FC, with unwavering determination and a trailblazing record, are poised to emerge as champions in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. This conviction finds its …

Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:50hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Drawsolona!

THERE are two things that have let down Highlanders in the 2021/ 2022 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign â€” poor conversion rate and drawing matches that they should have won.A poor start to the campaign saw the Bulawayo giants c…

Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 05:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Highlanders - Dynamos deal: A case of Economic empowerment

The gesture by Kuda Tagwirei's Sakunda Holdings to empower the nation through sport is one of the greatest developments in the history of our football. This greatest ever sponsorship in Zimbabwe for Dynamos and Highlanders is considered to…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 20:33hrs | | by Tinashe Muzamhindo

Bosso target another signing

HIGHLANDERS are in talks with FC Platinum for the services of goalkeeper Future Sibanda as they continue to beef up their squad ahead of next month's resumption of football.The Bulawayo giants signed Chris Mverechena last year, but the for…

Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 07:08hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Bosso gear up for upcoming season

HIGHLANDERS players and officials will this week undergo COVID-19 testing, medicals and start training in preparation for the resumption of the league next month.The Independence Trophy final pitting the Bulawayo giants against Dynamos wil…

Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 22:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Katsvairo quits Highlanders

HIGHLANDERS striker Michelle Katsvairo has quit the club to join Botswana top side Township Rollers and has agreed to compensate the Bulawayo giants for breach of contract. He only played 73 minutes of competitive football for the Bulawayo…

Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 05:53hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Highlander's worst start

HIGHLANDERS will have to replicate Monomotapa's incredible turnaround produced in 2008 to win the league after losing their opening four games to appease their army of restless fans. Defunct Monomotapa were amazingly patient with coach Nor…

Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 07:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Why self-dominion calls are higher in Mthwakazi - Mthwakazi Forum with Mzelikahle

The majority of the Zimbabwean population considers it unnecessary to have some level of self-dominion in Mthwakazi, and perhaps to the generality of the regions in Zimbabwe. Let us analyse the typical approach to administration in Zimbabw…

Published: 12 Jan 2018 at 18:26hrs | 1 | by Kernan Mzelikahle

Highlanders FC in a period of slow death

HIGHLANDERS are in crisis and even the club's diehard fans painfully admit that Bosso have entered a period of slow death.Although supporters' dissatisfaction over the effectiveness or lack thereof of various coaches and players is a seaso…

Published: 29 Aug 2017 at 06:21hrs | | by Dingilizwe Ntuli

Former players donate kit to Highlanders Rugby FC

FORMER players have donated new playing kit to Highlanders Rugby Football Club for use in the Intercity League.Highlanders Rugby Football Club chairman Themba Phiri received the donation of 23 jerseys and shorts, and 26 pairs of socks from…

Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 06:51hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Bosso, Majaivana and other taboos

A number of political philosophers and sociologists of the Global South have noted how sport and religion were used by colonialists to divert the minds and energies of natives from politics.Of religion Karl Marx wrote in 1843 that "religio…

Published: 30 May 2017 at 09:24hrs | | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena writes from South Africa

PICTURES: Bosso is just unprofessional

Highlanders Football Club is just unprofessional.Its as if the guy was signing up for kitchen work. Just analyse  the pic its so unprofessional.

Published: 22 Feb 2017 at 08:38hrs | | by Bosso fan

Up close with Blessing Gumiso

FOR someone who experienced a severe culture shock when he joined Highlanders back in 1998, Blessing Gumiso has fallen so much in love with Bulawayo that he decided to return and settle in the city after hanging his boots.The Mutare-born a…

Published: 05 Feb 2017 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Sakhelene Nxumalo

Highlanders represents our Ndebele Kingdom

JOHANNESBURG - The most precious thing the Mthwakazi descendants possess; Highlanders FC, represents the soon to re-emerge Ndebele Kingdom, thousands of followers recently learned. Speaking at the 'BOSSO @ 90, Celebrating our heritage' eve…

Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 06:46hrs | | by Vusmann

Bosso hint at boycotting cup games

Highlanders FC is still patiently waiting to receive price money for being this year's Independence Cup runner up.Also the Bob91 cash still is outstanding, Club chief executive officer Ndumuso Gumede has said."In future we might end up dec…

Published: 12 May 2016 at 16:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Highlanders Football Club @ 90: The Ndebele royal connection

THIS year Highlanders Football Club, formerly Lions Club and later Matabeleland Football Club, turns 90 years old. The club was established in 1926 by Ndebele royal sons.It is envisaged that the celebrations will continue till the club att…

Published: 06 Apr 2016 at 06:40hrs | 3 | by Pathisa Nyathi

Where to Highlanders Football Club? - Ezra 'Tshisa' Sibanda

Highlanders FC an institution and religion now turned to agnosticism! The club which brought so much hope & smiles to millions of its supporters in and outside Zimbabwe boarders has now turned out to be a very stressful and frustrating…

Published: 14 Jul 2015 at 13:47hrs | 4 | by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda

Stop being cry babies Highlanders says Ezra Tshisa Sibanda

Dynamos vs Highlanders, the aftermath: There are few sporting contests that carry quite the same passion in Zimbabwe as a DeMbare v Bosso clash.Their meetings regularly captivate millions of fans, not only in Zimbabwe but across borders an…

Published: 04 Jul 2015 at 16:48hrs | | by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda

Highlanders, Bulawayo football needs Delma Lupepe

They destroyed him, and the whole Southern region killed his passion and desire. They murdered football when they chucked out Delma Lupepe out of football and we danced. It was an emotional and miscalculated move borne out of selfish motiv…

Published: 30 Mar 2014 at 19:04hrs | | by Tse Ndex

Dembare beats Bosso to win Bob 90 Super Cup

Dynamos  2 - 0 Highlanders Dynamos has been crowned Bob 90 Super Cup champions after beating old rivals Highlanders FC in an exciting final at Rufaro stadium in the capital.Midfielder Ronald Chitiyo scored a spectacular goal in the se…

Published: 17 Mar 2014 at 15:21hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Nqobizitha Maenzanise dies

FORMER AmaZulu and Highlanders FC midfielder and Warriors captain Nqobizitha Maenzanise has died. He was 44. According to Bosso Live Maenzanise died at Mpilo Hospital in Bulawayo yesterday morning after a short illness and funeral arrangem…

Published: 17 Feb 2014 at 17:07hrs | 2 | by Moyo Roy

Bosso - More than just a football team

HIGHLANDERS FC boasts of a range of proud records - all of them rooted in both achievements and history. Formed in 1926 by King Lobengula's grand children, Highlanders is  Zimbabwe's oldest football team and could easily be the most p…

Published: 08 Feb 2014 at 12:06hrs | | by Lesley Moyo

Highlanders vs FC Platinum - Live update

Highlanders 1 (Mambare) - 0 FC PlatinumBosso score through Mambare in the 24th minute.We had created a live page for people to post their comments, see below the updates that were posted.

Published: 14 Nov 2012 at 14:42hrs | | by N Ncube

Snippet from the book 'What Highlanders need right now': The Balanda brothers.

Mandla Balanda tinkled me with his game, like his brother Clement. They caressed the ball with their feet.Mandla's trickery included a backflip over the defenders' heads and controlling the ball on the other side, fry his man and accelerat…

Published: 24 Feb 2012 at 19:18hrs | 1 | by Tse Ndex

None card carrying members, SHUT UP and SHIP OUT!!

NDUMISO Ngcobo, a columnist for South Africa's Sunday Times newspaper, has got me thinking. Ngcobo has some pretty strong views about membership of any entity, particularly that of a political party.I will not repeat what he wrote in its e…

Published: 31 Jan 2012 at 06:03hrs | | by Lenox Mhlanga

What Highlanders need right now

The Highlanders Football Club Annual General Meeting for 2012 will the focal point to many people for the good conduct of attendees. Despite the poor attendance, the reports on money issues showed some improvements.Trying to be apolitical,…

Published: 30 Jan 2012 at 09:28hrs | 1 | by Tsendex

Highlanders FC must unlock their commercial value

Orlando Pirates is one of South Africa's oldest football clubs. The club was formed in 1937 in Orlando East, Soweto.The club's performances over the years have served as an inspiration to young soccer players to strive to play the beautifu…

Published: 28 Jan 2012 at 04:28hrs | 6 | by limncube@yahoo.co.uk

Emmett Ndlovu election manifesto

Emmett Ndlovu, in his election manifesto expresses the for the "continued existence, sustenance and vision" of the Highlanders Football Club, which he says "has relied heavily on its roots, history and the principle and culture of "UBUNTU"…

Published: 27 Jan 2012 at 16:28hrs | | by Tse Ndex

Who should be Highlanders chairman

The official nomination process is concluded and since the last time we chatted, it was a two-horse race that just turned around to be a poker game. Peter Dube, a veteran administrator of the club on several occasions, became the 3rd candi…

Published: 24 Jan 2012 at 14:28hrs | | by Tse Ndex

Highlanders âˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã¶Â¬Â¨âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â‰ˆÃ¬ This is very painful

Themba Ndlela works for a company in the Midlands and has worked at Edgars while he was Treasurer of the Club at the time I was Technical Advisor. Whatever happened to the man, I just do not know. He did a good job working in an Executive …

Published: 12 Jan 2012 at 16:19hrs | 2 | by Tse Ndex

Highlanders FC Website: What a Shame!

ONE of the reasons why the whole Highlanders Football Club executive must go because they have neglected and or failed to run the affairs of the club satisfactorily causing it to perform, badly is that they cannot even find a person to upd…

Published: 11 Jan 2012 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Busani Ncube

Highlanders to change hands?

There is one man who has seen a record number of Administrations in his colourful Highlanders career, the bad and the best. He poured himself out selflessly to the cause of the club in times when no-one was paid a cent and sacrificed to se…

Published: 03 Jan 2012 at 15:44hrs | | by Tse Ndex

Highlanders becomes champions of the 2011 Kings Basketball

Highlanders Basketball team has been crowned champions of the 2011 Kings Basketball Tournament after a 60-51 victory over Unicorns at the Bulawayo Courts for the Disabled.Victory in the final was sweet revenge for Highlanders after they ha…

Published: 14 Dec 2011 at 05:21hrs | 1738 | by Staff reporter

Mr Cooper's future at Bosso hangs in the balance

Highlanders' technical bench led by Mkhuphali Masuku will have their one-year contract expiring at the end of next month but club chairman Themba Ndlela said that does not worry them a bit as they will have everything in place very soon.He…

Published: 25 Nov 2011 at 08:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

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