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Billiat, Chikuhwa flops at Scottland FC

What a difference a year makes for Khama Billiat and Lynoth "Sonjy" Chikuhwa. Once feared goal scorers in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, the duo now find themselves struggling for form at Scottland FC, raising eyebrows among fans …

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 15:33hrs | 1664 | by Staff reporter

Khama should try humility

Ian Khama's latest unprovoked outburst - praising Ian Smith's Rhodesia and branding Zimbabwe a "failed state" - is as tone-deaf as it is arrogant. No wonder Batswana now regard their ex-president with indifference, even suspicion. Instead …

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 17:23hrs | 583 | by Dereck Goto

Ian Khama compares Zimbabwe to colonial Rhodesia

Former Botswana president Ian Khama launched a scathing critique of Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF and government leadership during the launch of opposition politician Job Sikhala's book, Footprints in the Chains: The Life Story of Job Sikhala,…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 11:26hrs | 826 | by Staff reporter

Regime change Khama refused entry into Angola

Angola is under scrutiny after denying entry to several senior African political figures who were set to attend a conference hosted by the country's main opposition party, the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (Unita).Uni…

Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 09:51hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF says too hot for Maimane, Khama, Brenthurst Foundation

Zanu-PF has claimed that its unwavering stance against alleged imperialist efforts targeting liberation movements in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has made it a target for coordinated attacks by opposition voices in the…

Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 12:58hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF is the big monster

AS recent as last week, Elon Musk's fortune had swelled to a stupendous and eye-watering US$348 billion, making him probably the richest man on the planet.It is just obscene that one person's worth can be close to a third of the cumulative…

Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:25hrs | 307 | by Bishop Lazarus

Khama's conditions for return revealed

Coach, Michael Nees has outlined the steps taken by the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) to ensure that highly-rated attacker Khama Billiat, returns to international football.The Warriors recently sealed their qualification for the Caf…

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:41hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter

Ian Khama wants Sadc to expel founding member Zimbabwe

Former President of Botswana Ian Khama has called on the Southern African Development Community SADC to expel Zimbabwe if proven to have meddled with member states' elections.Zimbabwe stands accused of interfering with SADC member states' …

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 15:40hrs | 5223 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cautions its citizens in Botswana amid election tensions

The Zimbabwean embassy in Botswana has issued a warning to its citizens residing in the country, urging them to exercise caution during the upcoming election period. This advisory comes in response to recent social media reports alleging p…

Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 17:46hrs | 1566 | by Staff reporter

Khama Billiat excited to be back in South Africa

Khama Billiat never imagined that he would be back in South Africa representing Zimbabwe's national team when he left the neighboring country in February. The 33-year-old forward had retired from international football and was looking to r…

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:21hrs | 15088 | by Staff reporter

Khama Billiat shines

Yadah 1-0 HerentalsKhama Billiat once again proved his class with a stunning performance capped by a brilliant goal as Yadah triumphed over Herentals in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash at Heart Stadium yesterday. The Warriors st…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:46hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter

Ian Khama appears in court

Former Botswana President Ian Khama is back in the country and is appearing in Court at the moment.The former president was accused along with three others including an ex-intelligence chief, a former police commissioner and an ex-deputy p…

Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 13:03hrs | 1856 | by Staff reporter

Khama Billiat making a strong impact in the PSL

Khama Billiat is making a strong impact in the Premier Soccer League following his return from South Africa. The Yadah star has been instrumental in his team's resurgence, scoring three goals and providing an assist in July, contributing t…

Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:20hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter

Billiat set for Warriors return?

Yadah Stars 1 - 1 Manica DiamondsFormer Warriors captain Khama Billiat's return to the national team seems likely after he was seen in discussion with interim coach Jairos Tapera following the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match betwe…

Published: 16 Jun 2024 at 09:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Brilliant Billiat shows his class

YADAH coach Thomas Ruzive is pleased with the promising signs he saw from the club's marquee signing Khama Billiat in their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match Bikita Minerals on Sunday.Ruzive described the forward's performance as "e…

Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Yadah revel in Khama capture

Premier Soccer League side Yadah are revelling in their capture of Warriors legend Khama Billiat whom they stole from right under the noses of the more fancied Dynamos last week.Yadah officials are pleased with the business they conducted …

Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 05:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dembare lash out at Khama Billiat

DYNAMOS vice-chairperson Vincent Chawonza is outraged over what he termed unprofessionalism by Khama Billiat's handlers after Yadah successfully snatched the former Warriors talisman transfer on Tuesday.The Harare giants, who had seen off …

Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 15:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Manica Diamond offers US$20,000 for Billiat

Manica Diamonds have sneaked in front of Dynamos and other competitors in the race to sign former Warriors talisman Khama Billiat, with the Mutare-based side said to have offered him a "deal that is difficult to resist."DeMbare appeared to…

Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 09:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Khama linked with move to Zamalek

FORMER Warriors star Khama Billiat has been linked with a move to Egyptian side Zamalek.The winger, who turns 33 today, is a free agent after the expiry of his contract with South African side Kaizer Chiefs at the end of June.He has been l…

Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 16:26hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Khama Billiat 'disappears' from Kaizer Chiefs camp

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that Khama Billiat has failed to show up for their camp and they have no idea of his whereabouts.Billiat, whose contract with the Soweto giants came to an end last month, was offered a new deal but it appears h…

Published: 08 Jul 2023 at 15:28hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

SA coach accuses struggling Khama Billiat of lying about his age

SOUTH African coach, Mlungisi "Professor" Ngubane, has made wild accusations that former Zimbabwe international Khama Billiat is struggling for form at Kaizer Chiefs because he either allegedly lied about his age or due to excessive partyi…

Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 05:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Botswana rejects Iant Khama's 'outrageous' claims of assassination plot

The Botswana government has dismissed as "outrageous" claims by former President Ian Khama that his family is under siege and that there is a plot to assassinate him.Khama, who left Botswana in November 2021, is in South Africa. He previou…

Published: 05 May 2022 at 20:57hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

ZIFA courts Khama Billiat

THE Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) says it will this week send a delegation to South Africa to try and persuade striker Khama Billiat to shelve his retirement plans and be part of the Warriors squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afc…

Published: 15 Dec 2021 at 06:43hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

ZIFA to woo Billiat out of retirement

ZIFA are set to persuade midfielder, Khama Billiat, to come out of retirement and have one last dance with the Warriors at the 2021 AFCON finals, in Cameroon, next month.Billiat, who has been the Warriors poster boy for the last decade, ma…

Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 05:35hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Billiat signs new Kaizer Chiefs contract

KHAMA Billiat has finally ended the uncertainty surrounding his future after signing a new two-year contract at South African football giants Kaizer Chiefs.The 30-year-old Zimbabwe international's future was up in the air after his contrac…

Published: 29 Jul 2021 at 10:21hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Khama Billiat faces another injury lay-off

KHAMA Billiat could be facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines, barely a few weeks after returning from another injury, following an admission by the Kaizer Chiefs head coach Gavin Hunt he does not know when the Warriors star could b…

Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 19:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Khama Billiat is back

Kaizer Chiefs forwards Khama Billiat and Leonardo Castro appear set for a return to action after being spotted back in training at The Village.The Fifa international break may have caused despair for many a Bafana Bafana supporters, but Ch…

Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 07:04hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Billiat returns to action

WARRIORS forward Khama Billiat yesterday returned to training for Kaizer Chiefs after missing in action for over two months due to a leg fracture he suffered in January.Chiefs posted a picture of the Zimbabwean international together with …

Published: 31 Mar 2021 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Musona feels Billiat's absence

ZIMBABWE captain, Knowledge Musona, says the absence of his regular striking partner, Khama Billiat, in the final two AFCON qualifiers, could not have come at a worse time for the Warriors. The Kaizer Chiefs forward has been ruled out of t…

Published: 24 Mar 2021 at 06:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Loga sweats over Khama, Musona injuries

WARRIORS coach Zdravko Logarusic will be keeping his fingers crossed for the next few weeks as star player Khama Billiat is likely to be unavailable for the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifying football games against Botswana and Zamb…

Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Khama Billiat suffers fresh setback

Kaizer Chiefs have suffered a fresh setback after revealing that talisman Khama Billiat faces an extended period on the sidelines after suffering a leg injury.Amakhosi announced on Tuesday that the Zimbabwean international had been ruled o…

Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 09:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Billiat thanks Chiefs boss

KHAMA Billiat who played a starring role in Kaizer Chiefs' 1-0 win against Primeiro de Agosto on Tuesday to put the Soweto club through to their first-ever Caf Champions League group stagesâ€š says Amakhosi need to test themselves against …

Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 07:38hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Khama starts on the bench

WARRIORS posterboy, Khama Billiat, will start from the bench when Zimbabwe host Algeria in a 2021 AFCON at the National Sports Stadium this afternoon.It's only the second time Billiat has started as a substitute since the 2017 Nations Cup …

Published: 16 Nov 2020 at 18:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe under tyranny 40 years on, says Khama

OUTSPOKEN former Botswana President Ian Khama has made a scathing evaluation of the Zanu-PFled regime's performance saying nothing, except for name and leaders, had changed in Zimbabwe since independence.Speaking in a webinar meeting to di…

Published: 22 Sep 2020 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Khama urged to quit Chiefs

KAIZER Chiefs forward Khama Billiat has been urged to return to Mamelodi Sundowns by compatriot Alois Bunjira after an indifferent 2019/20 season.Billiat joined Chiefs on free transfer in June 2018 with a sterling reputation as one of the …

Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:23hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Botswana President scraps business licenses

The President of Botswana Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi has scrapped the mandatory requirement for small business to have licenses before the y operate. In a statement on Tuesday Masisi said, "I want to share with you that among the …

Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 19:45hrs | 7 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Chamisa asks Ian Khama to mediate in Zimbabwe crisis

MOVEMENT for Democratic Change leader Nelson Chamisa, who is plotting a #ShutDownZimbabwe protest, has approached former Botswana leader Ian Khama and Namibian President Hage Geingob in a bid to try and broker talks between him and Preside…

Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 14:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

By-elections TKO and below the belt politics

If the Matabeleland North by-elections held recently were a boxing match, the MDC-Alliance would have been dealt a technical knock-out (TKO).After jabs and uppercuts, then a flurry of combinations, left hook, right hook, then another jab .…

Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 08:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Plot to assassinate Ian Khama's rival exposed

The intelligence department in Botswana confirmed on Monday that there was a plot to assassinate the country's President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi.This came ahead of this year's elections which would be highly contested.Former President Ian K…

Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 17:31hrs | 2 | by ewn

Ian Khama refuses to go, endorses opposition party

The newly formed party in Botswana endorsed by former President Ian Khama was confident that they would win this year's election.The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) believed it would have enough support to remove the governing Botswana Demo…

Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 17:30hrs | 1 | by ewn

Botswana President survives near-chopper crash

Reports from Botswana indicate that the country's President Masisi survived a potential helicopter crash in the country's second-largest city Francistown on Saturday.In a statement issued by the Botswana Defence Force and the Office of the…

Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 12:40hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Al Ahly revive Billiat interest

EGYPTIAN football giants Al Ahly have reportedly revived their interest in Warriors forward Khama Billiat, who displayed a scintillating performance in the opening match of the 2019 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) against hosts Egypt on Fri…

Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ian Khama humiliated by Botswana's ruling party

Former Botswana President Ian Khama slammed the ruling party after a candidate he backed withdrew from a leadership contest, saying it was rigged in favour of current president, Mokgweetsi Masisi.Former foreign minister, Pelonomi Venson-Mo…

Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 08:00hrs | 2 | by AP/Bloomberg

Anti Zanu-PF figures targeted for Zimbabwe 'political dialogue'

Former Botswana President Ian Seretse Khama and South Africa's former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela are among some of the names being considered to mediate talks between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his opposition rivals, ZimLive re…

Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 15:36hrs | 2 | by ZimLive

Hackers hit Khama, demands $10,000

ZIMBABWE international footballer Khama Billiat is being traumatised after some fraudsters hacked his Facebook and Twitter accounts and demanded he pays them US$10 000 by yesterday or they will release his pictures, and other stuff, to the…

Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ian Khama learnt at Whitestone Primary School in Bulawayo

Former Botswana President Dr Ian Khama Seretse Khama has revealed his Zimbabwean connection, saying he leant at Whitestone Primary School in Bulawayo's Burnside suburb.Dr Khama praised Zimbabweans for their contribution in his country's de…

Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 15:18hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Khama set to start

STAR player Khama Billiat is set to start for the Warriors when they clash with Congo Brazzaville away at the Massamba Debate Stadium on Sunday, after he overcame an injury which had threatened his participation in the crucial Africa Cup o…

Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Ian Khama, Ramaphosa, Masisi coming for Mnangagwa inauguration

Sadc chairman and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Botswana counterpart, Mr Mokgweetsi Masisi , have confirmed their attendance at President-elect Mnangagwa's inauguration set for Sunday at the National Sports Stadium. Presi…

Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Billiat's now SA's highest earner

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS coach Pitso Mosimane has said he would have probably lost all his players if the club had bowed to the huge financial demands of Khama Billiat for the Zimbabwean to remain part of their team.It's the first time that a hig…

Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Kick-Off/Goal.com

Khama Billiat getting hounded by suitors

In-demand Mamelodi Sundowns star Khama Billiat will this week likely decide where he is going to play his football next season.The 27-year-old's contract with Sundowns ends on June 30. And although Downs coach Pitso Mosimane has made it cl…

Published: 13 Jun 2018 at 14:31hrs | 2 | by kickoff

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