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Prince Dube making waves in Tanzania

Zimbabwean striker Prince Dube is proving to be an excellent acquisition for Young Africans, maintaining his impressive scoring form for the Tanzanian giants. Over the weekend, Dube netted a goal as Young Africans dominated Vital' O of Bur…

Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 17:41hrs | 2637 | by Staff reporter

The greatest African players to play in the English Premier League

There have been many top African players that have graced the English Premier League. From midfield technicians to deadly frontmen, all kinds of footballers from the continent have starred in England's top flight. They have played major ro…

Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 08:14hrs | 30 | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe Sables World Cup Dream Alive

ZIMBABWE'S Sables have kept alive their dream of ending a 31-year wait to qualify for the Rugby World Cup after getting their final qualification bid off to promising start with a hard-fought 2022 Rugby Africa Cup quarter-final win over Iv…

Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:21hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

ZRU releases Sables provisional squad

THE Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) has released an enlarged provisional Sables' squad, which also incorporates the Goshawks squad, that will do battle in the Currie Cup tournament in South Africa next month.The national men's team will compete…

Published: 09 Mar 2022 at 06:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Prince Dube gunning for Golden Boot in Tanzania

HIS debut season at Azam might have been punctuated by injuries yet Zimbabwean striker, Prince Dube is gunning for the Golden Boot in the Vodacom Tanzania Mainland Premier League.With seven matches left for Azam, Dube is the joint top scor…

Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Senior journalist up for his appetite on another man

Award winning Journalist, Zimpapers Television Network News anchor, Robert Mukondiwa, appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court on Friday facing aggravated indecent assault charges after he allegedly sexually abused a 19-year-old Upper Six…

Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 07:10hrs | 1 | by Shelton Muchena

Bid to bring Chelsea Legends to Zimbabwe

THE Zimbabwe Chapter of registered fans of English Premiership giants, Chelsea, have embarked on an audacious bid to bring the London club's legends to come and play in this country. The supporters, who communicate directly with the club, …

Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 05:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Focus on African football's development, official

AHEAD of next month's Confederation of African Football (CAF) watershed elections, a Royal Moroccan Football Federation official has called on stakeholders to focus on the advancement of the game in the continent rather than politicking.Th…

Published: 03 Feb 2021 at 10:20hrs | 12 | by Mayibongwe Moyo

SA billionaire Motsepe to run for Caf job

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has been nominated as a candidate for the leadership of the Confederation of African Football as the race for the top post in African soccer gathers momentum.Motsepe's candidacy was announced by th…

Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 05:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Does the Rule of Law exist in the so called, 'ROLE MODELS SUPERPOWER COUNTRIES'?

This digital age has experienced a genocide of blacks perpetrated by the white supremacists in the USA. The genocide in question, was not only perpetrated by their white supremacists police, but by also some white supremacists citizens.The…

Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Njabulo

ICAC demands lifting of Ecowas embargo against Mali

The International Coalition Against Coronavirus and Other Pandemics (ICAC) has demanded the lifting of the ECOWAS embargo against Mali and the immediate release of its Vice President Pulcherie Edith Gbalet who has been declared Covid 19 po…

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 08:49hrs | 17 | by Stephen Jakes

There is no autonomous or fair judiciary system in the world

I am not going to comment on the past election results case. But what I can say as a learned person in law, is that there is no justice system that is fair in this world. Even England and the USA who claim to be champions or custodians of …

Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 08:06hrs | 1 | by Njabulo

Bale halted as Pepe signs up for Gunners

French ligue 1 side Lille OSC have caught the eyes of Arsenal as a result of their soon to be former sensational striker Nicolas Pepe.The Ivorian winger's last season impressive form of 23 goals in 41 games was like a beacon to most top fl…

Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 08:21hrs | 7 | by Daniel Itai

Dembare sign Cameroon's Neymar

HARARE football giants Dynamos are leaving nothing to chance in their bid to reclaim the championship this term after announcing the capture of yet another Cameroonian international forward, Ngahan Claude Junior.The 20-year-old Ngahan has …

Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

More foreigners at Dembare

DYNAMOS' appetite for foreigners is showing no signs of abating with the Harare giants coach Lloyd Chigowe (pictured) yesterday revealing that the club is expecting two more players from Ivory Coast to join the team.Expatriate players have…

Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zamalek table Khama Billiat offer

EGYPTIAN giants Zamalek have officially tabled an offer for Zimbabwe international Khama Billiat and indicated they are prepared to part with a salary bill of $450 000 per year in a big money move. The Mufakose-born star could become one o…

Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Guardiola has problems with black players'

Midfielder Yaya Toure accused Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola of having "problems with Africans" in an interview to be published on Tuesday by France Football magazine."He insists he has no problems with black players, because he is …

Published: 05 Jun 2018 at 10:08hrs | | by AFP

Mnangagwa calls African leaders to shift focus

President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the current crop of political leaders in Africa now need to shift focus from political nationalism to economic nationalism and the integration of economies in order to develop their respective countries.Pr…

Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 15:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Peter Ndlovu left out

LEGENDARY Zimbabwean footballer Peter Ndlovu might have blazed a trail as the first African player to feature in the English Premiership, but his brilliance for modest club Coventry City have failed to earn him a place among the greatest s…

Published: 10 Mar 2018 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

StanChart appoints Drogba ambassador

Standard Chartered Bank has appointed Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba as its digital bank ambassador.Drogba will be endorsing the bank's first digital bank in Africa to be launched in Abidjan, CÃ´te d'Ivoire on March 14.The bank, Sta…

Published: 08 Mar 2018 at 05:26hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's false rumours and fake photos

After reports emerged of the military seizing control in Zimbabwe, social media was full of stories about what was happening during a stunning 24 hours, but not all were accurate.Robert Mugabe, the country's leader for more than three deca…

Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 15:13hrs | | by BBC

Khama Billiat misses Sundowns, Casablanca tie

AFRICAN champions Mamelodi Sundowns are without three significant attacking options as they prepare to host Wydad Casablanca in the quarter-final of the African Champions League on Sunday.Khama Billiat, Yannick Zakri and the mercurial Libe…

Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 10:15hrs | 1 | by BBC

'Chiyangwa is a Dembare benefactor'

ZIFA president Philip Chiyangwa used to be a Dynamos benefactor and during a golden period for the country's biggest football club, which included an historic appearance in the '98 CAF Champions League final, he privately showered the play…

Published: 20 Jul 2017 at 06:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

BREAKING: Cheick Tiote dies after collapsing in training

Former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote has died aged 30 after collapsing during training in China, a spokesman for the player has announced.The Ivory Coast international spent seven years at the Tyneside club, making 138 league ap…

Published: 05 Jun 2017 at 17:04hrs | | by BBC

Khama Billiat a wanted man in Egypt

Warriors and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder  Khama Billiat has attracted interests from Zamalek of Egypt. Billiat has long been linked with a move to the Egyptian Premier League.However, this has failed to materialise and recently …

Published: 22 Mar 2017 at 05:22hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Ghana to help Tsvangirai against Mugabe?

Ghana's newly-inaugurated leader Nana Akufo-Addo has apparently pledged to help opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai to ensure that Zimbabwe stages both free and fair polls in 2018.This emerged after Akufo-Addo and the Movement for Democrat…

Published: 09 Jan 2017 at 14:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

UN reforms: President Mugabe on a right track

"The UN is a body that encompasses the countries of the world. For him (President Mugabe) to say that he wants to form a splinter organisation, it shows that he is not normal," said Obert Gutu the MDC-T spokesperson in an interview with th…

Published: 28 Sep 2016 at 13:19hrs | 8 | by Mukachana Hanyani

Ex-Ivorian first lady claims she suffered rape attempt

Abidjan - Cote d'Ivoire's former first lady Simone Gbagbo on Wednesday denied charges of crimes against humanity during political violence in 2010 and said she had suffered attempted rape while in detention."I stand before this court on th…

Published: 03 Jun 2016 at 06:31hrs | | by Agencies

Grisly murder, as Mutare man's privates are found pierced and in pieces

Liberty Dubeâ€” A 36-year-old man was on Sunday brutally killed and his body was discovered with some deep cuts on his neck and privates. The deceased, Simon Chamupaningi, who was a security guard in Mutareâ€™s low-density suburb of M…

Published: 05 Feb 2016 at 10:56hrs | | by Liberty Dube

Pasuwa's team disappoints again

Zimbabwe 1 - 1 UgandaGOALKEEPER Tatenda Mukuruva produced one of the finest displays by a Zimbabwean goal-minder in the Warriors colours as the senior national football team took a point in their farewell 2016 African Nations Championship …

Published: 28 Jan 2016 at 05:10hrs | 2 | by Petros Kausiyo

Zimbabwe, Zambia battle in CHAN

ZIMBABWE'S Warriors will try to banish the ghost which has stalked them for more than half-a-dozen years in which they have failed to win the opening game on three previous attempts at the CHAN finals, when the latest Battle of Zambezi exp…

Published: 19 Jan 2016 at 05:08hrs | | by Robson Sharuko

Bruce Grobbelaar blasts Cuthbert Dube

FORMER Liverpool and Zimbabwe Dream Team goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar has added his voice to the growing calls for embattled Zifa president Cuthbert Dube to step down and allow a person with a new vision to take charge. Grobbelaar, nickname…

Published: 05 Sep 2015 at 06:56hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo

Mugabe exploits skulls issue to attract support

The extent to which President Robert Mugabe has exploited the issue of the Chimurenga heroes' skulls illustrates the desperation of the Zanu-PF regime to attract support.This is populism pure and simple. Harare and London have been negotia…

Published: 15 Aug 2015 at 11:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

How TB Joshua influenced the Nigerian elections

On Sunday 5th April 2015, Pastor T.B. Joshua sensationally revealed how he sent a message to outgoing Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan several weeks before the historic presidential elections that pushed him out of power."I want to use…

Published: 06 Apr 2015 at 07:40hrs | | by Ihechukwu Njoku

'Grace Mugabe should learn from jailing of ex-Ivorian First Lady'

Local political analysts yesterday said the recent jailing of Ivory Coast's former First Lady Simone Gbabgo sends a clear message to politicians fond of abusing power and trampling on the rights of the public during their tenure that they …

Published: 12 Mar 2015 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Most Influential Africans 2014 according to New African - list

New African, an international magazine focused on bringing news and stories from the African continent and the African diaspora to the world, has announced its list of the Most Influential Africans of 2014.In the introduction, the editors …

Published: 02 Dec 2014 at 10:31hrs | | by New Africa

Zim woman ends love affair with EPL Newcastle's Cheick Tiote

Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote has defended his lifestyle by claiming there is nothing unusual about having two wives and a mistress.Tiote, who earns Â£45,000-a-week at Premier League outfit Newcastle United, reportedly wed Laeticia Dou…

Published: 30 Sep 2014 at 20:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Drogba signs

Striker Didier Drogba has re-signed for Chelsea on a one-year deal. Chelsea Football Club said it is delighted to announce the return of Didier Drogba. The striker has signed a one-year contract.Drogba of course needs no introduction.When …

Published: 25 Jul 2014 at 18:43hrs | 1 | by Sports reporter

Brother of Yaya and Kolo Toure dies

Yaya and KoloCOTE d'IVOIRE stars Yaya and Kolo Toure have learned of the death of their younger brother while they are at the World Cup in Brazil.Ibrahim Toure passed away on Thursday in Manchester, aged only 28.The Cote 'Ivoire FA said: "…

Published: 21 Jun 2014 at 10:33hrs | | by BBC Sport

Ian Khama to fund Tsvangirai's MDC-T?

THE financial challenges facing the crisis-ridden Movement for Democratic Change led by Morgan Tsvangirai (MDC-T) continue to mount amid indications Tsvangirai is seeking funding from Botswana, Gabon and Ivory Coast.Highly-placed sources s…

Published: 25 Apr 2014 at 08:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Drogba, Eboue face sanctions for Mandela shirts

The Turkish Football Federation has summoned Ivorian internationals Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Eboue for paying homage to Nelson Mandela after a league game, news reports said on Sunday.Drogba, who plays for Turkish giants Galatasaray, rem…

Published: 08 Dec 2013 at 14:02hrs | 1 | by AFP

ICC unseals warrant for arrest of Gbagbo aide

THE HAGUE - The International Criminal Court on Tuesday unsealed a warrant for the arrest of ex-Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo's youth leader, accusing him of crimes against humanity amid a bloody election standoff some three years ago.C…

Published: 01 Oct 2013 at 10:56hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Bloodbath in Manchester!

Manchester - David Moyes's first derby as Manchester United manager has turned into a nightmare on Sunday as Manchester City inflicted a humiliating 4-1 defeat at a triumphant Etihad Stadium.With Robin van Persie absent due to a groin stra…

Published: 22 Sep 2013 at 17:56hrs | | by Sports reporter

Binga outfit - Mokoomba - scoop UK award

Afro-jazz outfit Mokoomba has added another star on its sparkling international profile through scooping an accolade at the Songlines Music Awards.Mokoomba won the Best Newcomer category at the international music awards run in the United …

Published: 28 Apr 2013 at 08:06hrs | 1 | by Arts reporter

UN expert urges CâˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¥te d'Ivoire to boost democracy through human rights and impartial justice

GENEVA, Switzerland - The United Nations Independent Expert on the human rights situation in CâˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¥te d'Ivoire, Doudou DiâˆšÃ‰Â¬Â®ne, urged the Ivorian authorities give the highest priority to boosting the democratic process, promoting…

Published: 20 Mar 2013 at 07:54hrs | | by APO

Issa Haytou re-elected Caf President

Cameroonian Issa Hayatou was re-elected unopposed as Confederation of African Football President for a final four year term in office.The 66 year old who was voted into power in 1988 was retained as CAF President unopposed, and has already…

Published: 11 Mar 2013 at 13:18hrs | | by Sports reporter

The little boy who wrote MDC-T Manifesto

As I write this piece, my heart bleeds for the Maisiri family which lost a 12-year-old son in a horrific inferno last Saturday. I have seen images of the little boy's charred remains sticking out to form an ugly silhouette against a dim ba…

Published: 02 Mar 2013 at 10:54hrs | 2 | by Nathaniel Manheru The Other Side

Yaya Toure coming for Benjani testimonial

MANCHESTER City midfielder, Yaya Toure, is one of a galaxy of English Premiership stars who have gone on cyberspace to throw their full support behind Benjani Mwaruwari's testimonial at the National Sports Stadium on Saturday.The Ivorian m…

Published: 23 May 2012 at 05:31hrs | | by Sports reporter

Its official, Drogba is leaving Chelsea at the end of June

London - Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba confirmed on Tuesday he will leave newly-crowned European champions Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of June.Drogba has been at the Premier League club since 2004, joining from French …

Published: 22 May 2012 at 14:10hrs | | by Sports reporter

Drogba's Chelsea exit talk denied

Didier Drogba's representatives have denied reports which suggested the striker had already announced that he will leave Chelsea.Quotes from France Football surfaced on Monday in an article which claimed the 34-year-old had already told te…

Published: 22 May 2012 at 08:40hrs | | by Sports reporter

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