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'Bosso now an attractive club, thanks to Sakunda’
THE melancholy that Highlanders were subjected to from June came to an end on Tuesday when giant energy company Sakunda Holdings unveiled a game-changing multi-million dollar sponsorship deal for the ...Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 06:25hrs | 1887 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF guns for landslide win in 2023 elections
Madinda Ndlovu wept!MADINDA NDLOVU shed tears last night as domestic football celebrated the long-awaited honouring of its legends, with Sakunda Holdings presenting three houses to some of the fin...Published: 15 Sep 2021 at 05:44hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter
Online Gambling Vs. eSports: Key Differences
Technology affects everything, how we spend leisure time. The internet unlocked new entertainment opportunities. That includes esports and online gambling. But before you choose an activity, you shoul...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 08:41hrs | 46 | by Staff writer
Another lie exposed in Mnangagwa biography?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's biography by his newfound ally, Eddie Cross, has yet another major distortion which borders on lies on what happened after the former vice-president had been fired by hi...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 18:54hrs | 2882 | by Staff reporter
Grobbelaar was declared a persona non grata during Mugabe era
FORMER Zimbabwe and Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar has made sensational revelations that he had been declared a persona non grata and his passport confiscated by the Government in 2007. ...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:22hrs | 4079 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's heroics myth explodes after 56 years
THE now hackneyed phrase that "the first casualty of war is truth" has been attributed to many prominent people – from the father of Greek tragedy Aeschylus to United States senator Hiram Warren Joh...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 21:28hrs | 1550 | by Staff reporter
Jomo Sono mourns Shaya
JOMO SONO has showered George Shaya with the ultimate compliment, describing him as the finest attacking footballer to come out of Zimbabwe. The beautiful game is mourning the death of the legendary f...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 06:43hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Chunga decries white players' absence
Local football legend Moses Chunga believes the country is missing out on a lot of untapped talent, especially in private schools and former Group A learning institutions.Chunga, who is also f...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 07:49hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe artist charms grieving Connie Ferguson
Well, not quite. For Connie Ferguson, though, you are more likely to see her shed tears on-set, according to a script.However, in real life, the famed South African actress is also not shy to ...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:08hrs | 1827 | by Staff reporter
Warriors date Sadio Mane
THE Warriors will open their 2021 AFCON finals campaign against Senegal's Lions of Teranga, whose quest could once again be spearheaded by Liverpool superstar, Sadio Mane, on January 10, in Bafoussam,...Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in UK celebrate Heroes Day in style
ZIMBABWEANS living in the United Kingdom were on Sunday united through music and sport as they gathered for the Zimbabwe Heroes Day United Kingdom celebrations held in Coventry.The event, whic...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:18hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
Bosso snubbed at Maphepha burial?
FORMER Highlanders' manager and chairman Ernest "Maphepha" Sibanda was yesterday laid to rest at Lady Stanley Cemetery with the Bulawayo giants' leadership sidelined at the main service held earlier a...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:56hrs | 848 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's remains coming home
THE body of the late former CAPS United midfield kingpin, Joe Mugabe, is set to be repatriated to Zimbabwe for burial. Mugabe, who had been based in England since the turn of the millennium, s...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 06:36hrs | 2104 | by Staff reporter
Caps mourn Kode
CAPS United president Farai Jere has expressed shock and sadness at the death of one of the team's icons and former skipper Joe "Kode" Mugabe. Mugabe lost his battle with cancer in the early hours of ...Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 07:35hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Zpra veterans to be honoured
THE Zipra Veterans Association will honour their living liberation struggle stalwarts during this year's Heroes Day commemorations.Petros Sibanda, secretary-general of the association, told Su...Published: 01 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | 414 | by Staff reporter
Remembering the peaceful giant
The last two months have been very important for the mother party and Zimbabweans as we have been engrossed with memories of giants who played prominent roles in our quest for a dignified and free lif...Published: 07 Jul 2021 at 12:02hrs | 710 | by Iphithule Maphosa
Dynamos founding member dies
Dynamos founding member Ernest Kamba has described the late former player and administrator Simon Sachiti as one of the most humble yet talented players he has played with after he passed away in Hara...Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 14:25hrs | 993 | by Staff reporter
Big send-off for Chidzambga
DYNAMOS football legend Misheck "Scania" Chidzambga, who died last week, was buried in Mhondoro yesterday amid calls for recognition of former football stars by government.Chidzambga died abou...Published: 29 Jun 2021 at 19:04hrs | 1088 | by Staff reporter
Misheck Chidzambwa dies
ZIFA have expressed sadness at the passing away of former Zimbabwe coach and captain, Misheck Chidzambwa.Chidzambwa died on Thursday night at the age of 66.The former defender has been...Published: 25 Jun 2021 at 17:04hrs | 3693 | by Staff reporter
Britain Zimbabwe Society honours Pathisa Nyathi with lifetime achievement award
The Britain Zimbabwe Society (BZS) has honoured renowned historian, poet and cultural custodian, Pathisa Nyathi, with its inaugural lifetime achievement award for his outstanding contribution to Zimba...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 17:24hrs | 1849 | by Staff Correspondent
Zimbabwe Cricket hail Flower
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has congratulated andy Flower after he was inducted into the iCC Hall of Fame on Sunday, becoming the first Zimbabwean to get the prestigious recognition.after the intern...Published: 14 Jun 2021 at 06:26hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cricket legend Andy Flower inducted in ICC Hall of Fame
ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) has heaped praise on cricket legend Andy Flower describing him as "one of the world's greatest cricket players ever" after he became the country's first cricketer to be inducted ...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 19:55hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
27 drinkers arrested, 1 shot for attacking cops
Police last Friday shot and injured a patron before arresting 27 imbibers at a bar in Mutare on allegations of attacking police officers who were enforcing lockdown regulations.The incident oc...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 06:53hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
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 cel...Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:14hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Dispelling the idiotic myths and stereotypes against Matabeleland
Although myths and legends have been useful tools of African philosophy for raising children since time immemorial, the way it has been used to enhance Shona supremacy and denigrate the people of Mata...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:49hrs | 1264 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Tocky vibes unfazed by fashion police
The social media streets can be unforgiving but Tocky Vibes is not letting the stick he has been getting from that front break him. The dancehall chanter has been trending of late because of his rathe...Published: 07 May 2021 at 11:46hrs | 1828 | by Staff reporter
Albert Nyathi salutes fans
Zimbabwean poet-cum-musician Albert Nyathi says he owes his National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) Living Legends trophy to the people who made him what he is today.Nyathi was among the 40 legends ...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:04hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
Mbwando blasts Musona, Ndlovu comparisons
GEORGE MBWANDO has said it is "senseless" to try and compare former Warriors skipper Peter Ndlovu and the incumbent Knowledge Musona. The Germany-based former Zimbabwe international, believes both hav...Published: 30 Mar 2021 at 06:43hrs | 1465 | by Staff reporter
Majaivana gives fans Sayiwela hit one more time
WHEN Lovemore Majaivana's face popped up as he made his acceptance speech during the Nama virtual awards on Saturday night, the comments section was awash with praises of his work on a number of Faceb...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 06:15hrs | 1649 | by Staff reporter
Bosso legends speak out on 1976 player defection
THE strength of Highlanders FC has always been its members and sympathisers in the last 95 years. True to what today's fans say: "Ubuhle lamandla eBosso kukubalandeli bayo" the club weathered a fierce...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 09:08hrs | 891 | by Lovemore Dube
Nigerian record label signs Zimbabwean hip-hop artiste
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean RnB/hip-hop artiste Bryan "C Bryan" Chidembo has signed a one-year record deal with Nigerian label Immortal Music Empire to handle his music deals.The Unonzani si...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 05:38hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter
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 suppo...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 05:45hrs | 862 | by Staff reporter
Police control numbers at Soul Jah Love funeral
Police yesterday dispersed mourners at the late Zimdancehall icon Soul Jah Love's Msasa Park home in Harare after they exceeded 30, the number of people allowed at a funeral in accordance with lockdow...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:46hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
AID to Africa is dead aid: It must be stopped
We need to ask ourselves critical questions; is foreign aid good for Africa? What purpose is it intended for? Is aid helping the people it is intended to assist in alleviating hunger and poverty in Af...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 06:56hrs | 806 | by Nomazulu Thata
Is WWE Beast Mtawarira's next move?
Instagram was abuzz last night when Rugby World Cup winner, Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira expressed his interest in joining WWE, during an Instagram live chat with WWE Superstar, Kofi Kingston."The...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 21:26hrs | 2852 | by Agencies
Bosso members react angrily to Mhlophe poster
SOME Highlanders members have castigated club chairman Kenneth Mhlophe for a "reckless and divisive campaign poster" after he appeared to single out one supporters' chapter chairman and described him ...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 07:28hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
Kadewere legend grows in France
ZiMBABWe international striker tino Kadewere's fairytale rise in French football continues with the player now sitting joint sixth on the goal charts in his Ligue 1 debut season.The last of Ka...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 08:02hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Kadewere, Nakamba honour legend Ali Dube
WARRIORS stars Tino Kadewere and Marvelous Nakamba will tomorrow honour legendary exHighlanders juniors coach Ali "Baba" Dube for his contribution to football in Zimbabwe.Dube turned 73 on Decembe...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:58hrs | 894 | by Staff reporter
Tribalism in national under-17 team selection
ONE of the country's most charismatic football characters and former Highlanders supremo, Ernest Maphepha Sibanda has called upon the national Under-17 coach Tafadzwa Mashiri to stop being used by foo...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 18:29hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
Exclusion of Bulawayo boys in the Under-17 squad 'an insult'
FORMER national team and Highlanders captain Thulani Biya Ncube and Mkhokheli Dube have reacted with dismay and anger while questioning the criteria which career Under-17 boys coach Tafadzwa Mashiri u...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 05:47hrs | 1509 | by Staff reporter
Shaya is the Godfather of football, says Peter Ndlovu
LEGENDARY former Zimbabwe Warriors captain cum Mamelodi Sundowns team manager Peter Ndlovu has said former Dynamos star George "Mastermind" Shaya's contribution to football must not be underesti...Published: 07 Nov 2020 at 17:32hrs | 4765 | by Sports Reporter
Jah Prayzah Savages Hopewell Chin'ono?
Prominent journalist, Hopewell Chin'ono has of late been critical of award-winning musician Jah Prayzah's stance towards Zimbabwean politics.In his latest tweets, Chin'ono compares Jah Prayzah...Published: 31 Oct 2020 at 06:29hrs | 10441 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders engage fans
Highlanders FC Plumtree Supporters Chapter has challenged the club to "seriously" consider tapping into rural talent by establishing satellite centres where players identified can train. At th...Published: 29 Sep 2020 at 07:17hrs | 1015 | by Staff Reporter
Leonard Dembo's music will live on - Tendai Dembo
Born Tendai Dembo on 8 August 1987 in Harare Zimbabwe, Tendai is the second born in a family of three siblings of the late sungura musical icon Kwangwari Gwaendepi popularly known as Leonard Dembo or ...Published: 18 Sep 2020 at 15:30hrs | 1521 | by Leonard Koni
'I'm not Benjani, but Mpenjani'
BENJANI Mwaruwari is one of the finest football exports to emerge from the local scene. And yet interestingly, Benjani is not even his original name.When he was born in the City of Bulawayo ba...Published: 24 Jul 2020 at 08:07hrs | 5204 | by Staff reporter
In memory of Dumiso Dabengwa the legendary supremo
ON May 23 2019, exactly a year ago, Zimbabwe laid to rest one of Africa's illustrious freedom fighters and pseudo Black Russian. His nationality is Zimbabwean but they called him the Black Russian bec...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 07:49hrs | 556 | by Baster Willie Magwizi
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 | 1119 | 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 | 3685 | 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 | 680 | 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 | 2063 | by Staff reporter
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