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Hichilema cautioned against orchestrating protests against Zimbabwe
Zambia's main opposition party, the Patriotic Front (PF), has cautioned President Hakainde Hichilema and his governing UPND against allegedly orchestrating protests against Zimbabwe's upcoming assumpt...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:10hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
Popular football matches for all-time
Football, known as soccer in some regions, has a rich history filled with unforgettable matches that have captivated audiences worldwide. These matches have left an indelible mark on the sport and its...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 15:29hrs | 20 | by Staff Reporter
Armed police invade Parliament to handle 'recalled' CCC MPs
The proceedings in the National Assembly yesterday were disrupted for nearly two hours as a group of unruly CCC legislators obstructed the removal of 15 of their colleagues who had been recalled from ...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Novak Djokovic snubs US ATP Masters 1000 tournaments
Novak Djokovic will not be allowed to compete at the Indian Wells and Miami ATP Masters 1000 tournaments this month after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention definitively ruled that he cann...Published: 10 Mar 2022 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Djokovic to be deported from Australia, court rules
A court has affirmed the decision by the Australian authorities to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time. The Serbian star will now be deported, meaning he is unable to defend his Grand Slam ...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 09:56hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
The main contenders for the 2021 US Open
The US Open has been one of the more unpredictable Grand Slam events on the annual tennis circuit over recent years. Unsurprisingly, the world number one Novak Djokovic looks to be the man to beat...Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 15:58hrs | 2 | by Staff Writer
Everton, Palace interested in Nakamba
ENGLISH Premier League sides Everton and Aston Villa are reportedly eyeing a move for Warriors star Marvelous Nakamba before the close of the transfer window on August 31 after being impressed by his ...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 08:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mapeza wants to create a monster out of FC Platinum
NORMAN MAPEZA is dreaming big once again.He is looking into the future as he attempts to revitalise FC Platinum and turn them into a monster that can dominate domestic football "for years to c...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dominic Thiem looking to continue Grand Slam success in 2021
While 2020 was a tumultuous year, with difficulties and setbacks aplenty, Dominic Thiem will always remember it as the year he finally claimed his maiden Grand Slam title - a bright spot amidst the da...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 16:54hrs | | by Staff writer
'Mgodoyi' is Jonathan Moyo's predicate he used to express disgust!
It is one of Professor Moyo's terms to express anything disgusting him.Umgodoyi is an overly thin malnourished dog whose mouth unendingly oozies slummy saliva, a sign of obvious illness relate...Published: 15 Oct 2020 at 06:39hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal the heavy favourite for the French Open
Let's face it, it will be a shock if Rafael Nadal is not the man lifting the French Open trophy on October 11th. The Spaniard has won the Paris Grand Slam a total of 12 times, and is the heavy favouri...Published: 17 Sep 2020 at 14:45hrs | 4 | by Staff writer
Chamisa's battle of Populism vs Constitutionalism
INTRODUCTION The High Court sitting at Harare dealt a body-blow to Nelson Chamisa's leadership of the MDC on 8 May 2019. In the case of Elias Mashavira vs. Movement for Democratic Chan...Published: 11 May 2019 at 14:48hrs | | by David Tinashe Hofisi
5 of the most expensive apartments throughout the world
Today's luxury apartments are designed to provide you with ample space, top amenities, beautifully appointed rooms and balconies, flawless landscaping, stunning views and other features all in a prize...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 21:21hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
SHOCKING: Zidane quits Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane has quit as Real Madrid manager just days after becoming the first coach to win the Champions League in three consecutive seasons.Zidane, 45, replaced Rafael Benitez in January...Published: 31 May 2018 at 12:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mike Ashley close to agreeing on £300m deal to sell Newcastle United
Newcastle's owner Mike Ashley is close to reaching an agreement with British businesswoman Amanda Staveley over the sale of the Premier League club.The investment firm run by Staveley- PCP Cap...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 14:23hrs | | by BBC
Catalonia wins right to statehood
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont says the Spanish region has won the right to statehood following a contentious referendum that was marred by violence.He said the door was open to a unilateral...Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 10:59hrs | | by BBC
Mugabe's two 'little brats' living large in SA, says MDC-T official
MDC-T leader's spokesperson Luke Tamborinyoka has described President Robert Mugabe's two sons as 'little brats' whom he said were living large in South Africa when their mother attacked a model who w...Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 07:28hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
PICTURE: Barcelona star Neymar in Zimbabwe
FC Barcelona superstar and Lionel Messi's teammate Neymar da Silva Santos Junior is currently enjoying a winter holiday in Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls with his familyHe was also in South Africa'...Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 11:09hrs | 4 | by Ndou Paul
Mugabe's guard arrested for armed robbery
TWO soldiers were yesterday brought to court facing charges of robbing a Harare man of his motor vehicle and cash.Adrian Hamandawana, who is attached to the Zimbabwe National Army's Mechanised...Published: 05 May 2017 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Magpies back in the English Premier League
Newcastle United secured an immediate return to the Premier League with a convincing home victory over Preston.Christian Atsu put the Magpies 2-1 up at half-time after Jordan Hugill had cancel...Published: 25 Apr 2017 at 06:40hrs | | by BBC
Snake, goblin prophet granted bail
A Johane Masowe YeChishanu prophet, who was nabbed on allegations of planting live snakes and goblins in homes, has been granted US$100 bail.Starlin Nhamo, 28, pleaded not guilty when he a...Published: 10 Jan 2017 at 14:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Benitez stays as Newcastle United manager
Rafael Benitez is staying as Newcastle United manager after signing a new three-year contract following their relegation from the Premier League.The 56-year-old Spaniard was appointed in M...Published: 25 May 2016 at 22:15hrs | | by BBS Sports
Zimbabwe’s HIFA kicks off with Classical Music Weekend
The new-look Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) in Zimbabwe begins its 2016 programme with a Classical Music Weekend between Friday 29 April and Sunday 1 May.Music Africa reporte...Published: 26 Apr 2016 at 14:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
More heads roll at NetOne
Four more executives at NetOne have been sent on three-month forced leave as it emerged that the Government-owned mobile operator decommissioned new network expansion equipment worth $45 million in or...Published: 23 Mar 2016 at 05:24hrs | | by Lloyd Gumbo
Boutros Boutros-Ghali dies
NEW YORK - Boutros Boutros-Ghali, who served as the United Nations secretary-general between 1992 and 1996, has died at the age of 93, the UN Security Council announced yesterday.Venezuela's U...Published: 17 Feb 2016 at 05:31hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'I am worried,' says Mugabe
President Robert Mugabe yesterday said he was a worried and overworked old man, adding that he was having many sleepless nights as a result.Speaking at Kutama Mission's Centenary celebrations ...Published: 23 Mar 2015 at 11:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe invited to Africa-South America Summit
A special envoy of the President of Ecuador Mr Rafael Correa, Mr Jose Maria Guijarro Garcia, delivered a special message inviting President Robert Mugabe to the next Africa-South America Summit to be ...Published: 03 Mar 2015 at 21:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sexually starved woman axes junior wife, hangs self
A SEXUALLY-STARVED Gutu woman in a polygamous marriage allegedly axed and seriously injured her husband's junior wife before committing suicide as they fought for the man's attention, police said....Published: 03 Feb 2015 at 07:05hrs | | by Walter Mswazie
Ebola Survivors Across West Africa Share Life-Saving Tips Via Mobile App
'Yes, I Survived Ebola' Says Guinean Woman in First-Ever Message Sent Through the Interactive App CONAKRY, Guinea - #ISurvivedEbola, the groundbreaking West African multimedia campaign, has laun...Published: 05 Jan 2015 at 12:42hrs | 9 | by APO
Growing inequality clouds Angola's expanding economy
Angola has one of the world's fastest growing economies. Its economy grew by 5.1% in 2013. As major public infrastructure investments in energy and transport kick in, its growth is projected to re...Published: 17 Oct 2014 at 20:08hrs | | by Nirit Ben-Ari
Zim woman ends love affair with EPL Newcastle's Cheick Tiote
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote has defended his lifestyle by claiming there is nothing unusual about having two wives and a mistress.Tiote, who earns £45,000-a-week at Premier League outfi...Published: 30 Sep 2014 at 20:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean in SA Idols
Zimbabwean born Rafaella Di Palma on Sunday evening took to idols auditions in Pretoria to try her luck in this year's idols auditions, South Africa's biggest reality singing competition.Havin...Published: 08 Aug 2014 at 09:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Another Israeli national deported from Zimbabwe
ANOTHER Israeli national, believed to be one of the millionaire rabbi Eliezer Berland's students was on Friday deported by immigration officials for breaching his visa conditions, it has been establis...Published: 13 Apr 2014 at 10:01hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Federer beats Murray At Australian Open To Reach Semifinals
MELBOURNE, Australia - Roger Federer rekindled his dominance over Andy Murray in Grand Slam matches and advanced to his 11th consecutive Australian Open semifinal with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3 w...Published: 22 Jan 2014 at 11:46hrs | | by AP
Tough first day on Dakar Rally for Ford
Stage 1 – 5 January 2014 Rosario to San Luis, Argentina Stage distance:Liaison – 629 km, Special Stage ââ‚...Published: 06 Jan 2014 at 06:24hrs | 6 | by Tech Reporter
Call to lift Zimbabwe diamond sanctions
An international meeting to discuss rules curbing the sale of conflict diamonds began Tuesday with a call for the United States to lift sanctions on Zimbabwean mines.Representatives of 81 coun...Published: 19 Nov 2013 at 15:32hrs | | by AFP
Farai Maguwu discusses conflict diamonds on Al Jazeera
This Friday on Al Jazeera's talk show South2North, author and media personality Redi Tlhabi discusses conflict diamonds in Africa with journalist Rafael Marques de Morais, author of Blood Diamonds: ...Published: 15 Nov 2013 at 03:29hrs | | by Kevin Kriedemann & Joy Sapieka
Clowns gun down ex-drug dealer at children's party
La Paz - The eldest brother of Mexico's once powerful Arellano Felix drug cartel family was killed by gunmen dressed as clowns at a children's party, authorities said on Saturday.Francisco Raf...Published: 20 Oct 2013 at 04:29hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Manchester United to wait on Rooney
London - David Moyes will wait until the last minute before deciding if Wayne Rooney can return from his head injury in Manchester United's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Saturday....Published: 14 Sep 2013 at 05:27hrs | | by Sports Reporter
Snowden breaks 10-day silence
Fugitive US intelligence specialist Edward Snowden, breaking a 10-day silence since fleeing Hong Kong, accused Washington of pressuring foreign leaders to refuse him refuge as he sought asylum in 21...Published: 02 Jul 2013 at 04:46hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Ecuador refuses to bow to U.S. pressure over Edward Snowden
Defiant authorities in Ecuador say they won't bow to U.S. pressure as they weigh former NSA contractor Edward Snowden's request for asylum.Ecuador's president and other top officials said Thur...Published: 28 Jun 2013 at 12:30hrs | | by CNN
Fugitive US intelligence leaker vanishes in Russia
Moscow - Fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden on Monday vanished in Moscow after failing to take a flight to Cuba on which he was booked, as Washington demanded that Moscow expel him back to...Published: 24 Jun 2013 at 19:43hrs | | by AFP
Why would Edward Snowden head for Ecuador?
The man who has admitted to leaking classified documents about U.S. surveillance programs appears to have his sights set on Ecuador.Edward Snowden, who is charged with espionage in the Un...Published: 24 Jun 2013 at 04:10hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Manchester United crowned EPL champions
MANCHESTER - Robin van Persie hit a first-half hat-trick as Manchester United cantered to an unprecedented 20th English league title with an emphatic 3-0 victory at home to Aston Villa last night....Published: 23 Apr 2013 at 04:25hrs | | by AFP.
Manchester City reduce Man United's lead to 12 points
Manchester City reduced Manchester United's lead at the top of the Premier League to 12 points as they restored pride with an impressive victory at Old Trafford.The reigning champions may have...Published: 08 Apr 2013 at 20:40hrs | | by BBC
Lift illegal and racist sanctions against Zimbabwe - NLM youth formations
DECLARATION OF THE MEETING OF HEADS OF YOUTH LEAGUES AND WINGS OF POLITICAL PARTIES OF FORMER LIBERATION MOVEMENTS HELD AT FREEDOM PARK, TSHWANE, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRIC...Published: 12 Mar 2013 at 12:01hrs | | by ANCYL
Highlanders takes the lead against Shabanie, Mambare Goal
Highlanders 1 - 0 ShabanieFulltime:- Highlanders 1 - 0 Shabanie16:51 Shabanie piles the pressu...Published: 23 Sep 2012 at 13:11hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Dembare in cruise control
Dynamos 2 - 0 FC Platinum DENVER Mukamba was the conductor of the orchestra as the Band Dembare produced a soundbite, in a championship battle cry, which was so powerful it must have been fel...Published: 30 Aug 2012 at 05:28hrs | | by Sports reporter
UK withdraws threat to enter Ecuador's embassy in London
The United Kingdom has withdrawn a threat to enter Ecuador's embassy in London to arrest WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange who has taken refuge there, the Ecuadorian president has said....Published: 26 Aug 2012 at 04:02hrs | | by AJ
Ecuador embassy invasion 'would be suicide for UK'
The UK would be committing diplomatic suicide if it tried to enter his country's embassy in London, Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa has said.The president said such a move would open up the...Published: 21 Aug 2012 at 05:17hrs | | by BBC
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