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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 | 343 | by Staff reporter

'Highlanders has lost its culture'

Retired Colonel Thomas Ngwenya, a former Highlanders Football Club board member, has expressed concern over what he describes as the gradual erosion of the club's longstanding traditions and identity.Ngwenya, who served the club in various…

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 18:04hrs | 206 | 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 | 468 | by Staff reporter

Bosso hike charges for clash against Zwigananda FC

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has approved Highlanders' request to increase gate charges for their highly anticipated fixture against Scottland at Barbourfields Stadium this Sunday.Rodwell Thabe, the acting chief executive of the PSL, co…

Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 11:36hrs | 2740 | 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 | 4954 | 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 | 402 | 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 | 287 | 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 | 149 | 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 | 213 | 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 | 2 | 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 | 1255 | 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 | 65 | 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 | 43 | 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 | 137 | 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 | 165 | 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 | 895 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Bosso vs Dembare - The Ultimate Fanatic Showdown!

Sunday in Bulawayo's CBD is typically a quiet and slow day, but when Highlanders and Dynamos clash, the atmosphere becomes electric. On March 10 2024, Highlanders hosted Dynamos at Barbourfields Stadium. The city was painted Black and Whit…

Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 13:22hrs | 206 | by Mncedisi Nyathi

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 | 5 | 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 | 139 | 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 | 19 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders sign Lobengula descendant

HIGHLANDERS FC has completed the signing of Thabo Lunga Zikode Khumalo, the great, great grandson of the club's founding player Albert.The player who has been training with Highlanders since last week appears to be the only addition to the…

Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 06:48hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Drawlanders; Greenfuel hold Highlanders to another draw

Highlanders 1-1 GreenfuelVISIBLY dejected, wondering what kind of spell  has been cast on them, Highlanders Football Club players immediately walked off the pitch at the final whistle of their home draw against Greenfuel Football Club…

Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:32hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Bowwo ready to fight

HIGHLANDERS Football Club captains believe winning the opening game of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season against ZPC Kariba will be key in igniting their championship dream.Bosso face ZPC Kariba at Barbourfields Stadium on Sund…

Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:26hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Bosso stronger than last season

HIGHLANDERS Football Club's assistant coach Antonio Torres believes the squad they have assembled is stronger than the one that they had last season.Pritchard Mphelele is the notable absentee from Highlanders' season squad that was announc…

Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 16:05hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Bosso fans ecstatic about Madinda return

A majority of Highlanders Football Club's followers have hailed management's decision to engage club legend Madinda Ndlovu as first team and director of junior development.Bosso followers believe Ndlovu's return will aid the club's junior …

Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 05:30hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders recall Reward Muza

HIGHLANDERS Football Club have recalled goalkeeper Reward Muza from his six-month long loan to relegated Bulawayo City.Muza joined Amakhosi in July last year and immediately wrestled the starting jersey from 31-year-old Bhekimpilo Ncube to…

Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:34hrs | 5 | 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 | 9 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean scientist explains rare discovery

A TINY frog called the cave squeaker had not been seen for more than half a century and it had been placed on the international red list of threatened species.Dr Robert Hopkins (80) of Parklands suburb who is an associate researcher at the…

Published: 30 Jul 2022 at 19:07hrs | 406 | by Staff reporter

Brito is brewing something beautiful at Highlanders

SOMETHING is brewing at Highlanders and the brew master is Portuguese expatriate Baltermar Brito who has so far not only proved to have a good eye for the finest ingredients but a brewmaster of the highest calibre.It might be early days as…

Published: 30 Jul 2022 at 19:07hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

BREAKING: Highlanders FC employs Brazilian Baltemar Brito as new coach

Highlanders Football Club has announced that they have employed Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a central defender Baltemar Jose De Oliveira Brito as the new coach of the club's first team, taking over from coach Man…

Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 10:54hrs | 463 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Bosso swipes Herentals

Highlanders FC 4 - 0 Herentals FCHIGHLANDERS coach Mandla Mpofu is a man of faith.A visibly relieved Mpofu quoted a biblical scripture just after he notched a win that could save his job.Or maybe, just for now.Mpofu quoted Mark 11 v 24 as …

Published: 14 Mar 2022 at 05:32hrs | 6 | 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 | 19 | by Tinashe Muzamhindo

Bosso build up to 2026

HIGHLANDERS FC will line up several activities between now and 2026 when the institution celebrates 100 years.The club's marketing committee is expected to line up events towards the grand celebrations.Top among those is believed will be a…

Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:14hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

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 | 25 | 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 | 18 | by Staff reporter

Johnfat preaches unity

NEWLY elected Highlanders supremo Johnfat Sibanda has called on the club's followers to put the election season behind them and move forward as one united family. He said differences, which seemingly seemed to be sowing themselves within t…

Published: 31 Mar 2021 at 06:32hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Bosso sign Mhango

HIGHLANDERS have signed former FC Platinum midfielder Winston Mhango whose contract with Zambian side Kabwe Warriors expired in June.The Bulawayo giants are also said to be  after Under-20 Young Warriors captain Lexington Mujokoro.Spo…

Published: 28 Dec 2020 at 07:27hrs | 9 | 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 | 21 | by Staff reporter

'No coaching vacancy at Highlanders'

HIGHLANDERS have refuted rumours that they are head-hunting a coach to replace Mark Harrison. Harrison's salary was being paid by unnamed club members, who are reportedly running the show at Bosso, including deciding which players the club…

Published: 07 Sep 2020 at 06:29hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders continue hunt for three points

HIGHLANDERS continue with their quest for the elusive three points when they face Manica Diamonds at Vengere Stadium in Rusape this afternoon.Bosso, under the tutelage of Mandla "Lulu" Mpofu are yet to pick up maximum points with two draws…

Published: 21 Jul 2019 at 07:28hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter

Madinda switch off ZPC Kariba

Highlanders 2 - 0 ZPC Kariba  HIGHLANDERS switched off ZPC Kariba power generators in an exciting Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday.  Despite a 10-minute scare in the second half, especia…

Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 07:32hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Fans bay for Madinda's head

Mushowani 0 - 0 HighlandersHIGHLANDERS fans barricaded the team bus and demanded the dismissal of coach Madinda Ndlovu at the end of the match following a drab draw with league debutants Mushowani at the National Sports Stadium yesterday.T…

Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 08:25hrs | 13 | 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 | 10 | by Staff reporter

Peter Ndlovu turns 46

Former Warriors captain Peter Ndlovu turned 46 today, a milestone worth celebrating for the Zimbabwean football legend who in the history of football is remembered as first African player to feature in the English Premier Soccer League (EP…

Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 13:26hrs | 3160 | by Staff reporter

Prince Dube back at Bosso

CLUBLESS striker Prince Dube has returned to his boyhood club Highlanders and could feature in this weekend's encounter against Ngezi Platinum Stars at Barbourfields Stadium.It has since emerged that the 2016 Castle Lager Premier Soccer Le…

Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 06:42hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Women! Boycott Highlanders-Bosso Games!

This misogynist: woman-hater Mandla "Lulu" Mpofu must be taught a lesson by the very women he hates apparently with passion. Mandla thinks a car is better than his wife. He manhandles his wife for just using his car to attend a funeral. It…

Published: 29 May 2018 at 16:44hrs | 9 | by Nomazulu Thata

Highlanders out to defend BF fortress

HIGHLANDERS will be hoping to maintain their 100 percent unbeaten record at Barbourfields Stadium this year in all competitions when they take on bottom of the table but dangerous ZPC Kariba tomorrow afternoon.Amahlolanyama have played sev…

Published: 05 May 2018 at 09:21hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter

Highlanders salute travelling supporters

HIGHLANDERS have saluted supporters that travelled to Baobab Stadium on Saturday to cheer on the boys in a Castle Lager Premiership match, which they lost 0-1 to Ngezi Platinum Stars.Terrence Dzukamanja struck the all-important goal in the…

Published: 30 Apr 2018 at 06:28hrs | 1704 | by Staff Reporter

Bosso score a first

BULAWAYO giants Highlanders have scored a first by becoming the first club in Zimbabwe to be certified under the Fifa Club Licensing requirements.The First Instance Body (FIB) certified the club last week.Zifa communications manager Xolisa…

Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 05:41hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Bosso to elect new admin

Highlanders will hold their much-awaited elections tomorrow that will usher in a new administration for the club, which is seeking a rebirth having struggled for success in recent years.Bulawayo businessman, Kenneth Mhlophe is the sole can…

Published: 03 Feb 2018 at 08:10hrs | 229 | by Staff Reporter

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