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Zimbabwe battles increased school dropouts
During a dialogue on the Day of the African Child in Harare, concerns were raised about the increasing number of Zimbabwean children forced to abandon education due to various challenges, including po...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Congolese magician up for fraud
Jean-Piere Kingombe, a Congolese man aged 49, was denied bail by Harare provincial magistrate Dennis Mangosi on fraud charges. Kingombe stands accused of defrauding Nyasha Masoka of US$100,000...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Congolese magician up for fraud
Jean-Piere Kingombe, a Congolese man aged 49, was denied bail by Harare provincial magistrate Dennis Mangosi on fraud charges. Kingombe stands accused of defrauding Nyasha Masoka of US$100,000...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Warriors face Bafana after Lesotho disaster
Zimbabwe's national soccer team, the Warriors, led by coach Jairos Tapera, faces a challenging task after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Lesotho in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at Orlando Stadium. This l...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Peter Ndlovu rally behind Warriors ahead of Lesotho tie
Former Zimbabwe captain Peter Ndlovu and other football legends visited the Warriors' training base in South Africa to motivate the team ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and South A...Published: 07 Jun 2024 at 09:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wolves forward ineligible for Warriors
Zifa is working tirelessly to assist striker Tawanda Chirewa in obtaining a Zimbabwean passport ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup Group C qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa. Chirewa, o...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors coaching chaos
Disagreements between the ZIFA Normalization Committee and Solomon Mudege, FIFA's head of development programmes for Africa, have caused a delay in appointing the Warriors coach and thwarted Baltemar ...Published: 26 May 2024 at 13:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Wolves starlet named in Warriors squad
The Warriors' creative hub has received a significant boost with the inclusion of Wolves starlet Tawanda Chirewa in the squad for the senior national football team's 2026 World Cup qualifying matches ...Published: 23 May 2024 at 10:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Warriors date Harambee Stars in cup final
FOR the first time in almost four decades, Zimbabwe and Kenya national football teams are set to clash in a cup final when they feature in the Four Nations Tournament decider at Bingu National Stadium...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Good vibes for Warriors
THE Warriors are hoping to round off the international break with a win after it kicked off their preparations for the second phase of the Group C Fifa World Cup qualifiers with a bang, beating Zambia...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe clinch Four Nations final spot
Zimbabwe secured their berth in the final of the Four Nations Tournament with a heart-stopping victory over Zambia in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw in regulation time at Bingu Stadium....Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 20:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teenage Hadebe happy to be back in national team colours
Warriors defender Teenage Hadebe expressed his anticipation for the upcoming Four Nations Cup tournament, set to commence on Thursday in Malawi. The 28-year-old, representing Turkish Super Lea...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fraudster jailed after impersonating 2 former ministers
A Harare man Tinashe Christopher Munhuweyi was dragged to Bindura magistrates courts yesterday after impersonating two former cabinet ministers to commit fraud.He was sentenced to an effective...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 19:41hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe Minister sued for gold mine ‘fraud'
A HARARE resources firm has slapped former Mines minister, Winston Chitando with a slew of criminal charges for allegedly corruptly awarding lucrative gold claims in Bindura to a rival miner.T...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 17:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Only Matebeleland has less road rehab work?
GOVERNMENT has so far rehabilitated and reconstructed more than 400 kilometres of road network in Manicaland Province under various initiatives, including the Post Cyclone Idai Recovery and Resilience...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
FULL LIST: Police publish names of Top drug dealers in Zimbabwe
In an unprecedented move to combat the growing menace of drugs and substance abuse, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has publicly named and shamed individuals suspected of involvement in drug-relate...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 18:50hrs | 8 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Police name and shame drug lords and suppliers
THE Police through the National Committee on the Elimination of Drug and Substance abuse has named and shamed drug lords, suppliers, and dealers, as it scales up efforts to curb the scourge.Na...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 17:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Warriors, Rwanda play goalless draw in WCQ Group C opener
Rwanda 0 - 0 ZimbabweZimbabwe played a goalless draw against Rwanda in Wednesday's opening match of Group C of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.The game marked the first time the Warriors pla...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 20:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Brito targets bright start
AS the Warriors return to competitive international football after nearly two years of banishment by Fifa, coach Baltemar Brito wants to open a new chapter with the first Group C 2026 Fifa World Cup q...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors hit by withdrawals
Warriors coach Baltemar Brito has made last-minute changes to his squad for the back-to-back World Cup qualifiers this week in Rwanda, bringing in defender Devine Lunga while six British-born stars wh...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Attack on CIO boss leaves behind emotion of bitterness
THE brutal attack on Zimbabwe's state security service, Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) co-deputy Director-General Gatsha Mazithulela in late August has left him and his colleagues enveloped i...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 21:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba set to be named Zimbabwe Warriors team captain
Marvelous Nakamba, the England-based midfielder, is expected to be announced as the captain of the Zimbabwe senior men's football team in preparation for the team's upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualif...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Brito's selection cast doubts on the Warriors ambitions
THE decision by interim coach, Baltemar Brito to include untested and largely inactive foreign-based youngsters for the crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria in Kigali this...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 05:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Warriors coach takes huge gamble
Warriors coach Baltimore Brito has taken a significant risk by inviting several foreign-based players for the team's World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria later this month, some of whom have...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Brito defends Warriors selection
The announcement of the provisional Warriors squad to commence Zimbabwe's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign has stirred significant discontent within the local football community. However, national c...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Brito's Warriors plan
Baltemar Brito, the 71-year-old coach, is facing doubts about his tactical abilities, particularly considering Highlanders' recent performance. However, he remains resolute in his belief that he can c...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Soldiers voted against Mnangagwa?
PRESIDENT-ELECT Emmerson Mnangagwa lost at a polling station set up for soldiers from Pondoroza Barracks in Redcliff, Midlands province, during last week's elections, in a development that has laid ba...Published: 04 Sep 2023 at 21:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Faz, military tension is likely to rise
TENSION between Zanu-PF's restive group Forever Associate Zimbabwe (Faz) and the military is likely to rise after if Zanu-PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa forms the next government after Wednesday'...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 21:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man killed for drinking another's beer
POLICE in Mberengwa District in the Midlands province have arrested a man while his fellow accused is on the run after the duo allegedly fatally stabbed an imbiber with a knife for drinking their beer...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 20:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa dumps Tsvangirai's spokesperson?
THE late MDC leader, Mr Morgan Tsvangirai's spokesperson, Mr Luke Tamborinyoka, now cuts a forlorn and dejected figure after he was barred from representing CCC in the forthcoming harmonised elections...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Munetsi confident of WC qualification
WARRIORS midfielder Marshall Munetsi believes the senior national football team have what it takes to clinch a ticket to the 2026 Fifa World Cup despite drawing African powerhouses Nigeria as well as ...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drama, heartbreak at Nomination Court
ACROSS the country's 10 provinces, aspiring legislators and councillors filed their nomination papers before the closing of the Nomination Courts at 4pm yesterday with drama and heartbreak in some are...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CCC candidates selection latest
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa is reportedly fighting to contain the fallout in his party after some party leaders, including his deputy Tendai Biti reportedly lost in the c...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kidnappers targeting learners, women
Police have intensified investigations into a case in which two pupils aged 11 and 12 were kidnapped in separate incidents in Harare and Chinhoyi, while a woman was kidnapped by unknown suspects in Dz...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drivers' licence impasse in Electoral Bill debate
Parliament is next week expected to resume debate on contentious clauses in the Electoral Amendment Bill after a marathon and heated sitting which started on Thursday afternoon last week went into ear...Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
CIO takes over running of Zimbabwe elections from the military
ZIMBABWE'S Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has secretly taken over the running of national elections — designed to manipulate the process in favour of the incumbent President Emmerson Mnanga...Published: 08 May 2023 at 19:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Marshall Munetsi celebrates new contract at Reims with sixth league goal
Zimbabwe international Marshall Munetsi has signed a contract extension that will keep him at French Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims until the end of the 2026/27 season.The 26-year-old midfielder,...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP candidate ropes in Moses Chunga and Dexter Blackstock
TALENTED young footballers from Mabvuku and Tafara suburbs are set to benefit from an ambitious scouting project that will involve the legendary Moses Chunga and former English Premier League player D...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 20:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Munetsi picked for top French award
WARRIORS midfielder Marshal Munetsi has been shortlisted for the prestigious Marc-Vivien Foé Prize award by C (RFI).Eleven players, including Munetsi have been shortlisted for the award which...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ziyambi rival withdraws from poll re-run
JUSTICE and Parliamentary Affairs minister Ziyambi Ziyambi is likely to represent Zanu-PF in Zvimba West after his rival pulled out from a scheduled primary election re-run.A re-run was schedu...Published: 12 Apr 2023 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF primaries show a 'generational shift'
SITTING Zanu-PF legislators paid the price for "ditching" their constituencies as they went on to lose primary elections held a fortnight ago.Zanu-PF this week announced successful candidates ...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police detectives share US$160,000 theft loot
Two Criminal Investigation Department (CID) police officers have landed in the dock on allegations of sharing US$160,000 they had recovered while investigating a theft case.The two, Addmore Mu...Published: 05 Apr 2023 at 18:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba's Luton resurgence continues
MARVELOUS Nakamba's resurgence at Luton Town continued at the weekend as the Zimbabwean midfielder again put up a solid performance in his side's 2-0 victory over Watford. Nakamba made a recor...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:26hrs | | by Mbuso Ndlovu
Changing political face in Manicaland
Zanu-PF Manicaland province has dumped its old guard and other party heavyweights after they were thumped in primary elections held last week, with 17 out 22 sitting legislators falling by the wayside...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Munetsi calls out SRC, Zifa, again
FRANCE-BASED Warriors midfielder Marshall Munetsi has rued the missed opportunity to play 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers, owing to the Zi...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Die cast in Zanu-PF primaries
THE stage has been set in what promises to be a tough contest in the much-awaited Zanu-PF primary elections to choose the candidates that will represent the ruling party in the forthcoming harmonised ...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe midfielder honoured in France
ZIMBABWE international midfielder Marshall Munetsi has been recognised for his rich vein of form for French side Stade de Reims by being included in the Ligue 1 team of the month for February by...Published: 03 Mar 2023 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe remains stuck in football wilderness
ON February 24, 2022, Fifa took the decision to suspend Zimbabwe from international football because of government interference in the running of the game.This was after the country's sports r...Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 17:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Form 4 Maths not adding up
ORDINARY-LEVEL Mathematics is arguably the most dreaded subject in the country with statistics showing that less than a fifth of candidates manage to pass it.This has seen some attempting to r...Published: 13 Feb 2023 at 05:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Munetsi vows to take Zim crisis to global stage
WARRIORS midfielder Marshal Munetsi has vowed to take the country's current football crisis, caused by government interference, to the world stage following his appointment into the FIFPRO's Global Pl...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 16:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
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