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'Wangu Mazodze is not a serious team'
FC Wangu Mazodze head coach Philani "Beefy" Ncube has confirmed his sacking from the team, lashing out at his former employers and describing the club as a "circus" lacking the seriousness to secure P...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 14:31hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Wangu Mazodze faces mass resignations
It never rains but pours for FC Wangu Mazodze following their 2-0 defeat to city rivals Masvingo United in a Division One league match on Sunday, a result that has deepened the crisis within the club'...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 13:30hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
Court orders Masvingo to shut down dumpsite
The High Court has ordered the City of Masvingo to stop all waste disposal activities at the contentious dumpsite located in Runyararo West suburb, citing significant threats to public health and envi...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 09:06hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Coach poisoned over player selection
Tongogara United FC head coach, Takaendesa Valentine Mukwashi, is counting himself lucky to be alive after enduring a harrowing episode of persistent vomiting for over 12 hours in what is suspected to...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 17:47hrs | 1282 | by Staff reporter
Sewer crisis at Zanu-PF MP's house
The urban residence of Zanu-PF Member of Parliament for Zaka South, Clemence Chiduwa, has become a symbol of deteriorating infrastructure as raw sewage continues to flood his Hillside property uncheck...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 18:01hrs | 1195 | by Staff reporter
Council boss in witchcraft storm
Masvingo Town Clerk Edward Mukaratirwa has reportedly declined to occupy his designated office, citing fears that the furniture is bewitched. This unusual claim comes shortly after he returned to work...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:13hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
Zaire comes to Bulawayo
FANS will this afternoon certainly flock to Bulawayo's theatre of football for the potentially mouthwatering tie between Highlanders and colourful newbies Chegutu Pirates, a club that has suddenly tak...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Brito expects Khumalo to deliver
HIGHLANDERS FC coach Baltemar Brito is hoping forward Thabo Zikode Khumalo will produce the qualities they are looking for in a striker.Brito's number one target upfront was Obriel Chirinda bu...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:38hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bosso form gives Masomere sleepless nights
LUKE MASOMERE is having sleepless nights in the resort town of Kariba as he braces for his toughest task since returning to the Premiership dugout. Masomere, a veteran gaffer who coached Hwang...Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 18:55hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
FC Platinum camp cracks!
TECHNICAL team fissures are reported to have been punctuating the FC Platinum camp amid revelations that the club's goalkeepers coach Tembo Chuma abandoned his duties two weeks ago owing to a serious ...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC goes for complete overhaul in Masvingo
Though there are reports of violence across the country, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party successfully completed its first stage of the long process of candidate selection for the 2023 harmon...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 10:37hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo introduces US$5 littering fine
THE Masvingo City Council has resolved to introduce a US$5 littering fine as part of its efforts to arrest litterbugs in the city.The Health, Housing and Environmental Services Committee recom...Published: 21 Aug 2022 at 08:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Storm over govt fire tender deal
THE decision by government to acquire fire tenders from Belarus on behalf of local authorities at questionable prices has torched a storm, with observers pointing to possible corruption.In a c...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kaindu eyes Ngezi Platinum job
FORMER Highlanders and Triangle coach Kelvin Kaindu is one of the high-profile coaches who have reportedly applied for the vacant Ngezi Platinum Stars coaching job.Reports early this week had ...Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 07:41hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Residents outraged as council auctions bus for ZW$20 000
MASVINGO residents are up in arms with the city council after the local authority sold a functioning bus for a paltry ZW$20 000 at an auction which was held without their knowledge.The 75-seat...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:19hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Councils forced to pay $32m for Auxillia Mnangagwa's orphanage
URBAN local authorities across the country were recently forced to contribute $32 million towards the construction of First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa's orphanage in Chiredzi, investigations by NewZimbab...Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:34hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Choruma's body to be flown in
THE man who brought Richard Choruma to Highlanders, Rahman Gumbo has expressed shock at the former diminutive midfielder's untimely death and described him as a gentleman of the game. Choruma ...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 07:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Recalls hamper service delivery
RESIDENTS associations and civil society organisations across the country have raised concern over the recalling of councillors by the MDC faction headed by Thokozani Khupe. Since April when t...Published: 30 Aug 2020 at 17:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Like Masomere fired
Self-proclaimed doctor of football Luke 'Vahombe' Masomere has been fired after signing a one-year renewable contract with newly formed Mutare-based club, Manica Diamonds. The club is owned by...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 16:31hrs | 8 | by Ndou Paul
Mhlauri opens up on coaching career, poultry business
GROWING up and playing football in the grubby streets of Mpopoma high-density suburb in Bulawayo, all Charles Mhlauri wanted to do was to be a footballer of note.It didn't therefore come as a ...Published: 26 May 2019 at 13:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Costa Nhamoinesu retires from international football
Zimbabwe international defender Costa Nhamoinesu has retired from international football.Confirming the development this evening, Nhamoinesu on his Twitter account said; "Calling it a day at i...Published: 02 May 2019 at 19:10hrs | | 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 M...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 07:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zifa Cup set for return
The Zimbabwe Football Association is set to bring back the biggest football competition, the Zifa Cup, after more than a decade of absence.The tournament was last contested for in 2005 as the ...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:02hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Residents call for Zupco return
Residents in Masvingo have called on Government to re-introduce Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (Zupco) buses in urban centres to cushion commuters from exorbitant fares being charged by commuter o...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 00:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's 'corrupt' councillors, Masvingo residents turn up the heat
Agitated residents here have threatened to go and stage a sit-in at the Masvingo City Council offices in attempts to force the ouster of two MDC councillors accused of corruption.Ward four and...Published: 05 Jan 2019 at 11:27hrs | | by newzimbabwe
ZLHR happy over Masvingo council efforts to deliver water to residents
Zimbabwe Lawyers for human Rights have expressed happiness that Masvingo City Council (MCC) begun supplying water to residents at some designated collection points.This was after a residents a...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 09:01hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
High Court orders Masvingo City to supply potable water
THE Masvingo High Court has ordered the local authority to supply water to its over 100 000 residents who have been disenfranchised following a breakdown of its two pumps two weeks ago.Respond...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Typhoid spreads to Masvingo
Masvingo City has recorded its first typhoid case in three years as water shortages that have dogged the city for more than a week persist.A six-year-old boy yesterday tested positive for the ...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 09:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Council threatens legal action over bills
The Masvingo City Council has given residents with outstanding water bills dating up to five years, a seven-day ultimatum to pay or risk legal action. The move has been met with stiff resistan...Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Residents reject road levy
MASVINGO residents are up in arms with the local authority following a council resolution to impose a road levy to raise money for rehabilitation of the city's road network.The Masvingo United...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Madinda takes on soldiers
HIGHLANDERS will be hoping to give their fans a perfect start to 2018 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season when they take on Black Rhinos this afternoon in their opening fixture at Barbourfields ...Published: 18 Mar 2018 at 08:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso clashes with Black Rhinos
HIGHLANDERS will be hoping to give their fans a perfect start to 2018 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season when they take on Black Rhinos this afternoon in their opening fixture at Barbourfields ...Published: 18 Mar 2018 at 08:03hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Rally behind Bosso, Mhlophe tells fans
A new chapter begins for Highlanders tomorrow with their side termed "ECD" set to crawl at Barbourfields Stadium tomorrow for the real men's game when they take on Black Rhinos in a Castle Lager Premi...Published: 17 Mar 2018 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Madinda clashes with Cameroonian coach
FORMER Premiership side, Masvingo United are on a rejuvenation path, indicating their intention of returning to the Premiership by hiring a Cameroonian coach.The Eastern Region Division One cl...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bosso on the road!
BULAWAYO giants Highlanders travel to Masvingo tomorrow for their last preparatory match before the season kicks off next weekend while a number of clubs have opted to give their players a break....Published: 10 Mar 2018 at 09:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo spruces up roads ahead of Mugabe visit
MASVINGO City Council has come under fire for marshalling its workers to work round the clock to spruce up its roads ahead of President Robert Mugabe's scheduled campaign rally this month-end....Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans eke out a living selling ARVs to Nyaope users in S.A
A recent investigation brought out a shocking revelations of a sudden increase on an illegal exportation of ARVs to neighbouring South Africa for resale to Nyaope peddlers.The highly addictive...Published: 08 Mar 2017 at 13:30hrs | 20 | by Garikai Mafirakureva
Up close with Blessing Gumiso
FOR someone who experienced a severe culture shock when he joined Highlanders back in 1998, Blessing Gumiso has fallen so much in love with Bulawayo that he decided to return and settle in the city af...Published: 05 Feb 2017 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Sakhelene Nxumalo
Thousands celebrate nation's heroes
There was an overwhelming turnout from Mashonaland Central Province's eight districts as people came to commemorate this year's Heroes' Day at Bindura Provincial Heroes' Acre.Minister of State...Published: 09 Aug 2016 at 08:48hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporters
Church leader launches #Mugabe Must Fall campaign
REMNANT Church leader Patrick Mugadza, famed for his solo demonstration against government misrule, has launched a #Mugabe Must Fall campaign that will involve 40 days of prayer and fasting to for...Published: 01 Jul 2016 at 11:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans planning a series of anti-government protests
Masvingo residents are planning a series of anti-government protests to vent their angry at wording economic crisis.According to reports, a cluster of local pressure groups hav...Published: 27 Jun 2016 at 10:06hrs | 1 | by Thobekile Zhou
Can Gwekwerere do it again, 10 years on?
ON the 10th anniversary of that mass player exodus from Dynamos, which left the Glamour Boys paralysed and resembling a stricken Titanic about to sink, it is ironic that the footballer - whose pricele...Published: 29 Apr 2016 at 06:51hrs | 1 | by Robson Sharuko
Zimbabwean joins Indian second division soccer team
FORMER Highlanders FC striker, Simbarashe Gate has signed a one year contract with Indian second division side, Mohammedan Sporting Club, making a return to the club that rejected him three years ago....Published: 13 Mar 2016 at 07:35hrs | | by Ngqwele Dube
Zimbabwean defender shines in Europa League
ZIMBABWEAN international defender Costa Nhamoinesu put in a man-of-the-match performance in his 19th Uefa Europa League match and said soon after that his mind is on winning his first match in Warrior...Published: 21 Feb 2016 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Independence Cup starter for football calendar
THE Independence Cup will warm the stage ahead of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League programme which is expected to kick off a bit late this year.PSL chief executive Kenny Ndebele yesterda...Published: 17 Feb 2016 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare Residents Trust engage parliament over policy making
Harare Residents Trust has engaged the Zimbabwe parliamentarians to discuss of policy issues and issues of service delivery.The HRT said it had a Dialogue and Engagement meeting with Policy Ma...Published: 26 Nov 2015 at 05:24hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Fired Masomere vows to bounce back
Former How Mine coach Luke Masomere has vowed to return to the premiership in two weeks, a week after he was sacked by the miners.Masomere claims he was pushed out of How Mine by a third force...Published: 21 Sep 2015 at 10:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Former Bosso player's burial controversy
The burial of former Highlanders and Njube Sundowns player Mephias Webb at Lady Stanley Cemetery has sparked controversy over his eligibility.Webb collapsed and died during a social soccer mat...Published: 24 Jun 2015 at 14:39hrs | 6 | by Thobekile Zhou
Ex-Bosso player, dies on pitch
FORMER Highlanders, Masvingo United and Njube Sundowns midfielder Maphias Webb has died. He was 38. Webb collapsed and died after playing in a social soccer match at Bango grounds in Bulawayo'...Published: 22 Jun 2015 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Truck driver impregnates footballers' wife
A truck driver plying the South Africa - Zimbabwe route allegedly bedded a wife of former Masvingo United goalkeeper after he was hired to deliver groceries to her from South Africa.Augustine...Published: 11 May 2015 at 16:05hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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