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Matongo making his mark in the UK Super League
Hull F.C. have been making giant strides in the UK's rugby Super League, and at the heart of their rise has been a 240lb Zimbabwean with big dreams of his own.Masimbaashe Matongo was born in H...Published: 13 May 2020 at 09:39hrs | 999 | by Staff Writer
Zimbabwe's famous athletes
Zimbabwe were successfully represented by extremely talented athletes in numerous popular sports over the course of history. Zimbabwean residents are proud of the people who have made them happy so ma...Published: 01 May 2020 at 13:45hrs | 2209 | by Staff Writer
$100 000 boost for Ekusileni Medical Centre
EKUSILENI Medical Centre yesterday received a $100 000 boost from a local bus company as Bulawayo continues to mobilise funds to fight Covid-19. City Link Coaches in conjunction with Bulawayo ...Published: 20 Apr 2020 at 08:01hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter
Peter Ndlovu wants a Sunday Marimo statue at Rufaro Stadium
FORMER Warriors star striker and captain Peter Ndlovu has implored local football authorities to build a statue at Rufaro Stadium in honour of Sunday Chidzambwa, who recently announced retirement from...Published: 30 Mar 2020 at 08:27hrs | 1941 | by Staff reporter
The owner of Zimbabwe Parliament building revealed
One of the most enduring legends in Zimbabwean politics is the historical ownership of its current Parliament building.There are three narratives in this regard. The first, is that the buildin...Published: 20 Mar 2020 at 10:22hrs | 13686 | by Innocent Batsani Ncube
Tsano slates Bosso, Zifa over Daka
NGEZI Platinum assistant coach Cosmas "Tsano" Zulu yesterday lambasted Highlanders and Zifa for failing to honour soccer legend Daka while he was still alive.Daka died last Thursday and was bu...Published: 19 Mar 2020 at 06:23hrs | 1494 | by Staff reporter
Barry Daka buried
HIGHLANDERS legend Barry Daka, who died at his Barbourfields home last Thursday morning after a short illness, was buried at Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo yesterday. In an emotionally char...Published: 19 Mar 2020 at 06:22hrs | 1586 | by Staff reporter
BF stadium works charm Zifa, Govt
URGENCY given to uplifting Barbourfields Stadium so that it meets Caf requirements has charmed both the Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation as well as Zifa. The football motherbody i...Published: 09 Mar 2020 at 05:27hrs | 1822 | by Staff reporter
Warriors await CHAN draw
The Warriors have been placed in Pot Four ahead of Monday night's draw for the finals of the 2020 CHAN tournament.The draw is set to take place at Palais Polyvalent des Sports de Yaoundé in t...Published: 17 Feb 2020 at 19:15hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Morocco lauded for lustrous $65 million facility
Morocco's government has been lauded for its efforts to facilitate the growth of football in Africa after successfully hosting a symposium on infrastructure development in the continent and a Confeder...Published: 08 Feb 2020 at 07:36hrs | 1356 | by Busisani Ncube
Why safeguarding Mzilikazi heritage sites matters
"UMzilikazi ka Matshobana Inkosi yaMaNdebele. Intaba yaDilika Ngo 5 September 1868. Zonke Izizwe ziti Matshobana! Bayete . . . In Memory of UMzilikazi, King of the AmaNdebele Nation who settled in thi...Published: 01 Feb 2020 at 06:24hrs | 306 | by Sifelani Tsiko
A tribute to the late Dr Oliver Mtukudzi
On 23 January 2019. I received a text message from my daughter Hazel Rumbidzai saying "Nematambudziko Tuku atisiya your favourite musician"."Tuku" Mtukudzi was a musician, businessman, philant...Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 14:55hrs | 5982 | by Leonard Koni
Bosso's flower that blossomed elsewhere
ISAAC Riyano remains one of the best junior players ever to come out of the Highlanders Football Club nursery in the 1980s.Sadly he could not graduate into the first team to fill in vacancies ...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:38hrs | 658 | by Lovemore Dube
Chiyangwa to build multi-purpose stadium
IN a rare and audacious bid that is set to transform the face of sport in this country, Harare property mogul Philip Chiyangwa has revealed plans to build a multi-million- dollar modern stadium in Har...Published: 12 Jan 2020 at 08:05hrs | 3899 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Nakamba consults Peter, Benjani
THEY say experience is the best teacher.For Marvelous Nakamba, when it came to sourcing tips on life in the fast lane of the English Premier Soccer League, there was no better mentor than the ...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 05:21hrs | 460 | by Staff reporter
How Masisi outsmarted the Khamas
Mokgweetsi Masisi's decisive victory in the recent Botswana elections over a coalition backed by his former boss, Ian Khama, is the culmination of an astonishing 10-year political career. Morp...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 04:55hrs | 1198 | by Barry Morton
Fabian Zulu vows to ensure Chipangano survival
Hwange FC legend Fabian Zulu has vowed to do everything in his power to ensure Chipangano survives relegation this season. The ex-Hwange midfielder, who is now in the Notwane FC management str...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 06:48hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Zifa not panicking over passports
WARRIORS team manager Wellington Mpandare says there is no need to panic over passports for the British Brigade ahead of the start of the 2020 AFCON qualifiers next month. ZIFA, through the Mi...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 07:12hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga networks with rugby legends
Zimbabwe might have failed to qualify for the Rugby World Cup in Japan, but recently Zimbabwean Ellen Chiwenga got a chance to network with the who-is-who in the world of rugby.She was invited...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 19:41hrs | 3299 | by Staff reporter
StanChart opens Anfield gates
Standard Chartered Bank has flung open the doors of Liverpool's Anfield Stadium in a lifetime experience for seven footballers who will win the fourth edition of the popular Standard Chartered Cup tha...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 07:02hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dembare clash in uncertain times
DYNAMOS FC and Highlanders clash in a cup game for the umpteenth time with history and the form book irrelevant.The two giants clash yet again but this time in the first round of the Chibuku S...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 12:23hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
Pupurai Togarepi mourns Mugabe
The nation has lost a giant of the liberation struggle and a colossus that stood against imperialism in former President Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF secretary for Youth Affairs Pupurai Togarepi has said. ...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 06:21hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Peter Ndlovu used to consult Mugabe
LEGENDARY former Warriors captain Peter Ndlovu has revealed how he used to consult former President Robert Mugabe whenever he wanted to make a move in his illustrious footballing carrier. Muga...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 08:53hrs | 1377 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa using people for his own selfish ends
MOST probably ensconced in the comfort of their homes, the violence mongering leaders of the opposition used their proxies to ignite chaos in the heart of Harare. What they did not know is that their ...Published: 23 Aug 2019 at 07:31hrs | 368 | by Pupurai Togarepi
Adamski's 'retired' number 13 shirt resurfaces
WHILE Prince Dube might have joined legends Shackman Tauro, Vitalis Takawira, Peter Ndlovu, Knowledge Musona, Agent Sawu and Gilbert Mushangazhike when he bagged a hat-trick against Mauritius, the mem...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 09:45hrs | 2060 | by Staff reporter
Chifunyise's death shocks arts industry
LEGENDARY playwright and multi-talented artist Stephen Joel Chifunyise, who died at 70 on Monday after a long battle with cancer, was an influential creative who wore many hats and contributed to the ...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:24hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders take on Chapungu at BF
HAVING finally broken his goal-scoring drought in spectacular fashion on Sunday, albeit for the Warriors, attention will be on striker Prince Dube this afternoon when he leads Highlanders' front line ...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 07:26hrs | 1111 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe human rights defender wins US award
A ZIMBABWEAN human rights defender has won a United States award "for his outstanding role in promoting social, political and cultural progress" in the country.Dzikamai Bere, who is a programm...Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 07:53hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
South African top leader endorses Chamisa
The South African Federation of Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has given a thumbs up to MDC leader Nelson Chamisa for his ability to rally Zimbabweans around the change agenda....Published: 28 May 2019 at 09:34hrs | 7200 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bobby Clark speaks on Bosso
FORMER Highlanders head coach Bobby Clark was delighted to hear about Bosso's 1-0 win over TelOne on Sunday. "Highlanders still means a lot to me," he says from his home near Aberdeen, Scotland....Published: 28 May 2019 at 07:55hrs | 924 | by Stephen Walsh
Warriors' Umbro kit met with fierce resistance, and rejection
AMID the gloom that descended on domestic football yesterday, as the Warriors' Umbro kit was met with fierce resistance, and rejection, by furious fans, the team's former captain, Moses Chunga, provid...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:01hrs | 845 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe misses out on Kaunda's 95th birthday?
Five former African presidents will visit Zambia's first President Kenneth Kaunda in late April to celebrate his 95th birthday, one of the leaders said on Tuesday.Former Mozambican President J...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 19:28hrs | 13319 | by Xinhua
Black Umfolosi's Ncube mourned
BULAWAYO imbube groups say they have been left poorer after the death of Alec Ncube, who was a key member of the globe-trotting imbube outfit, Black Umfolosi.Ncube (52) died last week after st...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 06:15hrs | 539 | by Staff reporter
Top DJ found dead
TOP Marondera wheel spinner Edmore "DJ Ninja" Chikonzo was found dead at his girlfriend's house in Cherutombo high-density suburb yesterday morning.When NewsDay arrived at the scene, police we...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 07:04hrs | 2640 | by Staff repporter
Five soccer stadiums you simply have to experience
Soccer is the world's most popular sport and it encapsulates towns, cities and cultures like no other. As tribal as it gets in the world of sport, it's a global phenomenon and attracts fans in...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 16:45hrs | 2283 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Chikwata striker bemoans low standards
FORMER Zimbabwe Saints striker Lexington Mujokoro is a disappointed footballer.The standards of the game, he believes have gone down in an era where coach education is compulsory."Our ...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:42hrs | 853 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born Jazz legend awarded SA heroine status
Zimbabwe-born African jazz icon Dorothy Masuka was buried Sunday in Gauteng province's West Park Cemetery, South Africa after being awarded heroine status in the neighbouring country.Masuka su...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 07:23hrs | 653 | by newzimbabwe
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 i...Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 13:26hrs | 3309 | by Staff reporter
Caps United avert player strike over unpaid dues
HARARE giants Caps United insist the situation in their camp is under control following a threat by players to boycott their pre-season training over unpaid dues. Caps United vice-president, N...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 22:33hrs | 553 | by Staff reporter
Call to honour Cont Mhlanga
Many showbiz followers are calling for the recognition of arts doyen Cont Mhlanga, who is widely touted as the "King of Zimbabwean Theatre" with an honorary doctorate for his contribution to the arts ...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 07:39hrs | 1801 | by Staff reporter
Darikwa distances self from Facebook account
ZIMBABWE and Nottingham Forest defender Tendayi Darikwa has distanced himself from a Facebook account that goes by his name. A post on the fake account triggered fierce debate yesterday. The 2...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 22:55hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter
Darikwa chooses Mwaruwari
WARRIORS and Nottingham Forest defender Tendayi Darikwa has joined the endless debate on who was the best between legends Peter Ndlovu and Benjani Mwaruwari.Darikwa gave his opinion on the deb...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:24hrs | 1527 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, MDC Alliance in Tuku honours scramble
AFTER bitter recriminations over last week's deadly fuel price protests, Zanu-PF and its MDC rivals scrambled to show sensitivity to the national mood Thursday as the party leaders joined Zimbabweans ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 08:39hrs | 2978 | by newzimbabwe
'Declare Oliver Mtukudzi a national hero'
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has approached the Government seeking conferment of national hero status on music icon Oliver Mtukudzi. Mtukudzi died yesterday afternoon at the Av...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 07:07hrs | 2565 | by Staff reporter
Mahlalela ropes in Omkhula in new film
AFTER making waves last year with short films, South Africa-based Zimbabwean producer Mthulisi Moyo has returned with a rib-cracking film titled Mahlalela Wants His Faeces Back, where he features popu...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 22:25hrs | 1081 | by Staff reporter
Sharks honour 'Beast' Mtawarira
South African Super Rugby side Sharks have found a special way to honour one of the true legends of the game - Zimbabwe-born Springboks legend Tendai Mtawarira.Since making his senior debut fo...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 09:46hrs | 826 | by Staff reporter
Lest we forget, soccer legends told
While Mutare has produced soccer legends that are now playing their trade abroad, the history of soccer in the eastern border city cannot be completed without mentioning the name Sicho Masachi....Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 09:41hrs | 1622 | by Stanley Chirimbani and Richard Zimunya
Williams coming to Zimbabwe?
Richard Williams, father to tennis greats Venus and Serena, is heading to Zimbabwe for coaching clinics and promotional work for the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), the Business Times reports....Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 17:14hrs | 3267 | by Staff reporter
Dembare's fall from grace
SOCIAL media has been abuzz with mock 2019 fixtures for struggling football giants Dynamos where they are pitted against teams such as Chegutu Pirates, Bindura United, Karoi United, One Commando and o...Published: 07 Oct 2018 at 16:25hrs | 2634 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa is a very bad and poor chip off the Tsvangirai block
Mario Vargas Llosa, the world-famed Peruvian writer, penned a small, but sweet collection of incisive essays titled "A Writer's Reality." My favourite from that collection is "Novels Disguised". Its a...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:13hrs | 3211 | by Igomombe
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