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Siya Kolisi Splits with Wife
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel have blown the final whistle on their eight-year marriage, a love story that's had South Africa cheering from the stands. On 22 October, the coupl...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:16hrs | 771 | by Staff Reporter
Siya Kolisi's marriage crumbles
Springbok rugby player Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel on Tuesday afternoon, released a joint statement announcing that they have decided to end their marriage.The shocking news comes just aft...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 19:45hrs | 2438 | by Staff reporter
Burning Spear jets into Zimbabwe
Jamaican roots-reggae legend Burning Spear touched down in Harare yesterday ahead of his much-anticipated debut performance in Zimbabwe. The 79-year-old will take the stage at Glamis Arena as part of ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:52hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
Harare's Mbudzi Interchange partially opens to traffic
Motorists and travellers have welcomed the partial opening of the Masvingo-Glen Norah loop road, a key part of the ongoing Mbudzi Interchange project, which aims to ease traffic congestion in southern...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:27hrs | 3580 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sees attempts to instigate 'anarchy and despondency'
Zimbabwe's Information Minister Jenfan Muswere claims that there are attempts by the opposition to "instigate anarchy and despondency" and warns those involved in "subversive activities" that "their d...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 14:01hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must stop flirting with extending rule
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been sworn into office three times in six years, and in his inauguration speeches in November 2017, August 2018, and September 2023, he promised radical reforms aimed ...Published: 23 May 2024 at 10:56hrs | 2 | by Nyasha Macbride Mpani
Highlanders' strike force worst in history
HIGHLANDERS Football Club this year scored the least number of goals in a Premier Soccer League (PSL) season in which they found the target 24 times in 34 matches.This was the worst strike rat...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:34hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Ariel in fourth heaven
HIGHLANDERS captain Ariel Sibanda can be rest assured he has contributed all he could and would want to be counted as one of the best goalkeepers the country has ever produced.He caps the seas...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:08hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Commonwealth readmission a must for Zimbabwe
WE reported yesterday that Britain is pushing for Zimbabwe's readmission to the Commonwealth.President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been pushing for Zimbabwe's readmission to the club of nations und...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe back to 20-hour power cuts
Zimbabwe is once again grappling with 20-hour power cuts, with no solution in sight until 2025 at the earliest."It's a long road ahead," Energy Minister Edgar Moyo said.Zimbabwe's peak...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 19:42hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Brighton Mutebuka blocked by Hopewell Chin'ono throws bricks at Petina Gappah
1. As many of you are aware, today I was blocked on Twitter by Hopewell.2. He cited several reasons for blocking me, such as allegations that I had "gossiped" and in that "gossip", I had said ...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 06:02hrs | 14 | by Brighton Mutebuka
The story behind the graduation scarf
Someone once said, when a man who has been virtually paralyzed starts walking, even slow, they are greeted with joy by well-meaning friends, but as expectations are raised, disappointments begin to se...Published: 11 Nov 2023 at 07:09hrs | 10 | by Nicholas Ncube
Curry's 'white c*nt' incident was lost in translation
South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi has denied he used discriminatory language towards England flanker Tom Curry in their Rugby World Cup semi-final last month, labelling the allegations against him "u...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 06:04hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa congratulates Springboks
President Mnangagwa extended his heartfelt congratulations to the South African men's senior rugby team, the Springboks, for their triumphant victory in the Rugby World Cup held in Paris, France on Sa...Published: 30 Oct 2023 at 05:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporte
How Oskido 'discovered' Berita at taxi rank
THROUGHOUT his long and storied career, Kalawa supremo Oskido has earned a reputation as a man that is capable of finding talent in the unlikeliest of places. Take for example, the case of Ane...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 08:54hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to cap 1 000 Beitbridge graduates
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to cap 1 000 women who underwent a goat rearing and information and communication technology (ICT) program in Beitbridge over the weekend.The training ...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe rugby star McNab joins English side Cornish Pirates
ZIMBABWE rugby international Matthew McNab has made a big step in his professional career after sealing a move to English second-tier side Cornish Pirates on a one-year contract.The Bulawayo-b...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:39hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's battle to topple Mnangagwa
ON 23 August 2023, Zimbabweans return to the polls to elect members of local councils, the national assembly, and a president. As a country with a hyper-presidentialist system, voting will largely be ...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 14:28hrs | 8 | by Simukai Tinhu
Chinese firms target US$13bn Zimbabwe project
ABOUT 20 Chinese investors with cumulative turnover of nearly US$40 billion have shown keen interest to invest in the proposed US$13 billion mine-to-energy industrial park in Mapinga, Mashonaland West...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nigerian songbird says open to Zimbabwean collabos
LOCAL gospel artistes have the opportunity to work with visiting Nigerian gospel singer Ada Ehi, who has said she is open to collaborations during her stay in the country.Born Ada Ogochukwu Eh...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born lock Snyman set to leave Leicester Tigers
ZIMBABWE - BORN Leicester Tigers lock Eli Snyman will leave the English Premiership club to return to Italian side Benetton next season.The 27-year-old joined Tigers in 2021 after a spell in T...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls Carnival roars to life
THE annual Victoria Falls Carnival kicks off today in the resort town, with 30 artistes expected to rock the three-day jamboree.The carnival, which runs until Sunday, will set the tone for the...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso turn focus on Dembare game
AFTER seeing his charges squander a number of clear-cut chances in their derby against Chicken Inn, Highlanders Football Club coach Baltemar Brito is turning his focus on the epic encounter against Dy...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 12:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Proud Matabele' Ian McIntosh, a man who never forgot his roots
FORMER Springbok coach Ian McIntosh, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 84 near Durban, became a legendary figure in South African rugby but should also be remembered for his undying love and ...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 17:32hrs | | by Godwin Jaws' Murambiwa
Strive Masiyiwa - Kamala Harris Zambia secret meeting raises eyebrows
Information trickling from Lusaka, Zambia indicate that Strive Masiyiwa, founder and chairman of Econet Wireless Global Ltd and first female and black US Vice President Kamala Harris held a secret mee...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 13:53hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Valee Music courts DJ Tira
UNITED KINGDOM (UK)-BASED Zimbabwean Afro-pop songbird Valee Music has roped in the services of South African DJ, record producer and kwaito artiste DJ Tira on Ng'cabanga Ngawe (Thinking about You), h...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 07:46hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo water woes set to worsen
THE water situation in Bulawayo is set to worsen as two of the city's six supply dams are set to be decommissioned soon.Already, the city's residents spend most of their time fetching water fr...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bolsters structures ahead of polls
The setting up of an Elders Council coming on the back of the intense cell verification programme has put Zanu-PF in good stead to win the forthcoming elections, analysts have said.Secretary f...Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 05:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why Berita fled to Zimbabwe
SONGBIRD Berita Khumalo has revealed that she had to return and lay low for six months at home in Zimbabwe during the height of her messy separation from infamous South African music industry impresar...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:22hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
All set for the 21st Old Mutual NAMA awards
The stage is set for the 21st National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe tomorrow at the Harare International Conference Centre, with the organisers aiming to provide a unique ex...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 22:01hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's Obama says 'Vote out incompetent, corrupt leaders'
The marginalisation of the Matebeleland region calls for a comprehensive and reconciliatory strategy that respects people's rights, the Democratic Union of Zimbabwe (DUZ) leader Robert Chapman has sai...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 10:10hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
South Africa to keep a close eye on 2023 Six Nations
With South Africa drawn in a 2023 World Cup pool that includes both Ireland and Scotland, the Springboks will be keeping a closer eye on proceedings at this year's Six Nations Championship.The...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 13:45hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter
Africa and Technology in Sports
Technology is now being incorporated into sporting events evidenced by the introduction of technological innovations like Video Assistant Referees in soccer.Although some of these innovations ...Published: 16 Jan 2023 at 16:26hrs | 3 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Chinese billionaire's time in Zimbabwe
WHILE the world of the ultra-rich may be brimming with private jets, rarely do billionaires find time to fly just to check on their massive global investments dotted around several parts of the planet...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Will Gambling Ever be Banned ?
Gambling is a popular pastime and a massive industry. The idea of outright prohibiting it seems far-fetched, but it is something that some industry critics would like to see happen. The questi...Published: 26 Dec 2022 at 11:50hrs | 42 | by Staff Reporter
Bosso, Dynamos face off in battle for pride
THE last time the country's two giants met, Highlanders were in an unfamiliar position, two points above relegation with 16 points while Dynamos sat at the top of the table with 30 points, 14 ahead of...Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
What's wrong with Bosso?
FOUR games, four penalties!Highlanders should self-introspect about the penalties that they are now conceding willy-nilly.In their last four games, including the Chibuku Super Cup quar...Published: 11 Oct 2022 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mliswa now a comedian?
SELF-STYLED preacher Talent Madungwe, better known as Prophet Madungwe and Norton MP Temba Mliswa will feature as "comedians" at the urban culture fiesta in the country, Shoko Festival which kicks off...Published: 25 Sep 2022 at 16:46hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
England-born Zimbabwean starlet completes Manchester City move
ENGLISH Premier League champions Manchester City have secured the signing of England-born Zimbabwe youngster David Chigwada from Blackburn Rovers.The 14-year-old who can play as a winger or an...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 20:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Berita used me' - ex-hubby Nota
ZIMBABWEAN songbird Berita Khumalo's messy divorce from ex-husband Nota Baloyi took another nasty turn last week, as the media personality accused her of using his name to get gigs before unceremoniou...Published: 14 Aug 2022 at 07:19hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Brito defends 'weird' tactics
HIGHLANDERS coach Baltermar Brito has defended his decision to deploy some players out of position, arguing that he plays players in positions where they have potential to thrive and make the team bet...Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
The effects of bogus Zifa actions on Zimbabwe youth
As Zimbabwe remains suspended from international football, players in the country – from a very promising rookie who made his national team debut as a schoolboy to the established professionals plyi...Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 08:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Berita's husband blames Nyovest, publicist for marriage breakdown
THE break-up of the marriage between Zimbabwean songbird Berita Khumalo and South Africa's Nhlamulo "Nota" Baloyi took a new twist last week, with the music personality blaming rapper Cassper Nyovest'...Published: 24 Jul 2022 at 10:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
New Nkayi dam to have hydropower station
GOVERNMENT is constructing 12 high impact dams countrywide including Ziminya Dam in Nkayi, Matabeleland North, which will have a hydropower station on site.Ziminya Dam was mooted 24 years ago ...Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
12 high-impact dams under construction
THE Government is constructing 12 high impact dams countrywide including Kunzvi Dam in Mashonaland East and Ziminya Dam in Nkayi, Matabeleland North, which will have a hydro power station on site....Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Highlanders man-of-the-moment - Makaruse
CURRENT Highlanders' second longest serving member Godfrey Makaruse is enjoying a new lease of life playing as a left wingback under Portuguese coach Baltemar Brito.Brito has converted Makarus...Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso draw away again
Ngezi Platinum Stars 1-1 HighlandersNGEZI Platinum Stars survived a late onslaught to share the spoils with visiting Highlanders in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match played here yesterday...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sha Sha 'divorces' DJ Maphorisa
WHEN songbird Sha Sha emerged as a force in what was then a bubbling amapiano scene in 2019, few would have imagined that she would ever leave the protective wing of Maphorisa, the man who discovered ...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:27hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Bosso adapt to Brito's style
HIGHLANDERS want to build on their perfect start to the second-half of the season by ending a 29-match winless streak out of Bulawayo when they take on Ngezi Platinum Stars on Sunday.Portugues...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso brighten Brito's first game in charge
Highlanders 3 - 2 Black RhinosA possession-based style of play signalled the start to Portuguese coach Baltemar Brito's tenure as Highlanders' head coach by beating Black Rhinos in a Castle La...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 08:11hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
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