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South Africa: Is it the time for unity or is it just the end of the ANC?
It was always clear that the African National Congress (ANC) was headed for political and electoral decline in the 2024 elections. Several political analysts and ANC watchers have written the politica...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 08:07hrs | 367 | by William J Mpofu
Mnangagwa congratulates victorious Kagame
President Mnangagwa has congratulated Rwandan President Paul Kagame on his landslide re-election for a fourth term, securing over 99 percent of the vote. During the 377th Zanu-PF Politburo meeting in ...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:35hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Zkimbabwe's Sables end Namibia jinx
Zimbabwe 32 - 10 NamibiaZimbabwe's Sables secured a historic victory over Namibia in the 2024 Africa Cup semi-final, breaking a 23-year losing streak against their regional rivals. The last win ag...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:32hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
South Africa: Is it the time for unity or is it just the end of the ANC?
There is little doubt that, politically, the DA is the ultimate beneficiary of the government of national unity. It was always clear that the African N...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 20:38hrs | 462 | by Dr William J Mpofu
Air Zimbabwe to resume direct flights to London
Plans are underway to resume direct flights from Zimbabwe to the United Kingdom, a move aimed at boosting trade and leveraging the country's centrality in the Sadc region, according to Transport and I...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:11hrs | 5001 | by Staff reporter
NetOne doubles data traffic
NetOne, a leading telecommunications company, has recently made headlines with a remarkable 93.99% surge in data traffic. This was revealed by the first quarter report by the Postal and Telecommunicat...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 21:32hrs | 2043 | by Paul Ndou
Hichilema boycotts wildlife summit with Mnangagwa, Nyusi
Zambian President Hichilema Hakainde on Thursday boycotted a three-nation wildlife conservation summit in Harare in his continuing diplomatic spat with Zimbabwe's leader Emmerson Mnangagwa.Hak...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:44hrs | 3170 | by Staff reporter
'Dembare hires pastors not sangomas'
Dynamos Chairman Moses Maunganidze has firmly rejected claims that the club engaged a sangoma before their match against archrivals Highlanders. Reports suggested that Dynamos paid USD$1,000 to a witc...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:03hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Fintechs fly planes of cash into Zimbabwe
At least once a month - and sometimes as often as three times a week - a private plane lands in a secure part of Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on the outskirts of the Zimbabwean capital,...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 17:11hrs | 6629 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe backing footballer grandson
Former First Lady Grace Mugabe is supporting her grandson Simbanashe Chikore who seems 'passionate' to become a footballer with Harare giants CAPS United.Simbanashe, 8, is the son of Grace's d...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 16:13hrs | 10712 | by Staff reporter
Bosso helps Dembare rake in $24,000
Harare football giants Dynamos were left with only US$23,864 after deductions from the gate receipts of their high-profile Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Highlanders at Rufaro Stadiu...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:37hrs | 867 | by Staff reporter
Dembare splash US$1,000 on sangoma
DYNAMOS splashed US$1 000 to pay a sangoma ahead of their blockbuster league championship showdown against their biggest rivals Highlanders at Rufaro on Sunday.The Glamour Boys bizarrely chose...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 12:26hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter
The mirage of mystery break-ins at high places in ZImbabwe
SINCE his rise to power in Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been the target of several mysterious attacks by unknown assailants.Despite police investigations, the perpetrators of the...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 16:35hrs | 244 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
It's now clear that ED had no intentions of stepping down!
It took only ten days! Only ten days for President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa to break the pledge he made in front of the whole nation.On 4th July 2024, whilst addressing a gathering ...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:11hrs | 548 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Dembare, Bosso clash in high stakes match
Since 2018, Highlanders have not beaten Dynamos in a Premier Soccer League match in Harare. However, recent events have given the Bosso camp hope of breaking this jinx and completing a double over the...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 09:55hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Rauzhi officially joins Highlanders
Never Rauzhi, the six-goal hero of the Bulawayo Chiefs, has officially joined Highlanders and is looking forward to enjoying his time at the new club. Rauzhi, who played a key role in Bulawayo...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 09:47hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Dembare's Mangombe itches for victory against Highlanders
Despite recent challenges, Dynamos' coach Genesis Mangombe remains optimistic and focused on their upcoming crucial match against bitter rivals Highlanders, known as the Battle of Zimbabwe. Earlier th...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bad news for Bosso
DYNAMOS have faced challenges in their preparations for their upcoming match against rivals Highlanders at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday. The Dembare players returned to training only on Wednesday after bo...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:07hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Dembare revenge mission spoiled by dressing room squabbles
Troubled premiership giants Dynamos would be hoping to put aside the week's turmoil in their dug out to confront old foe Highlanders in a mouth-watering Match Day 18 premiership clash at Rufaro stadiu...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 06:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos players demanding overdue bonuses, signing-on fees
Dynamos FC management is striving to resolve a crisis after players boycotted training for the fourth consecutive day, jeopardizing their upcoming match against rivals Highlanders. The players are dem...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos players boycott training, again
Chaos continues to stalk Harare giants Dynamos' preparations for this Sunday's eagerly-awaited league match against arch-rivals Highlanders at Rufaro, after players refused to train again this morning...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 16:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Take a minute to pray for the incarcerated 78: Veteran Activists Association Zimbabwe (VAAZ)
Revolutionary Greetings fellow Countrymen. May we all take a moment to pray for the CCC Administrator Senator Jameson Timba, VAAZ National Organising Secretary Champion Gonhi and 76 others who...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 20:57hrs | 4 | by Mandava Blessing VAAZ Spokesperson
Has Chamisa learnt from his mistakes?
MY chance encounter with Nelson Chamisa at the British ambassador's residence last week triggered some reflection.At this beautiful garden party to celebrate King Charles III's birthday, I not...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 07:27hrs | 1 | by Trevor Ncube
Mnangagwa leaves to attend SA President's inauguration
President Mnangagwa departed from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare on Tuesday afternoon to attend the inauguration of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria, schedule...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa leaves to attend SA President's inauguration
President Mnangagwa departed from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare on Tuesday afternoon to attend the inauguration of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria, schedule...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Who is Chivhayo panyama yehuku?…as Youth League bays for his blood
Businessman, Wicknell Chivhayo, who was once convicted of fraud, is caught in a firestorm after showing that he has the physical stature of an elephant, but the mental acuity of an ant, having excited...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 12:14hrs | 2 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Zimbabwe war vets root for Chiwenga
A faction of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has declared Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga as their preferred successor to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. This come...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 13:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Reduced activity at Beitbridge Border Post as South Africans vote
On Wednesday, Beitbridge Border Post experienced reduced traffic movement, likely influenced by ongoing elections in neighboring South Africa. As the busiest inland port of entry in Zimbabwe, Beitbrid...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa puts a leash on his supporters
Former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa has taken a firm stance, instructing his supporters not to resort to violence in pressuring the ruling Zanu-PF party to address the electoral dispute that arose from t...Published: 27 May 2024 at 10:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe warms up to Mnangagwa
THE last time former first lady Grace Mugabe made a public statement was on November 5, 2017 at Rufaro Stadium in Harare.At an event dubbed "Super Sunday" in some quarters, she gathered thousa...Published: 19 May 2024 at 12:40hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo leverages proximity to power to make a fortune
AS flamboyant Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo splurges money on an imposing mansion and donates cars to selected individuals weeks on end, while also making cash donations, questions abound as to w...Published: 19 May 2024 at 11:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanufication of the ANC on
AS South African general elections approach, the country's governing ANC is increasingly undergoing a further Zanufication process as it openly accepts offers of help from Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF wh...Published: 19 May 2024 at 11:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso out to defend Uhuru Cup
HIGHLANDERS will hope to replicate their league form in the Independence Trophy as they clash with perennial rivals Dynamos in this year's final at Murambinda B High School in Buhera on Thursday....Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Warriors move up on FIFA rankings
The Zimbabwean national football team, known as the Warriors, has shown notable advancement in the latest FIFA world rankings. This positive shift follows their recent participation in a four-nation t...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 13:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa power retention scheme raises dust
Manoeuvres by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to amend the constitution have raised concern that the 82-year-old ruler wants to reverse progressive electoral reforms and return the country t...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Players division rocks Dembare
According to a report by New Zimbabwe.com, Dynamos camp is facing internal discord among its players. An insider revealed that this division stems from perceived favoritism in the treatment of...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unhappy return for Khama, Kuda Mahachi
MARQUEE signings Khama Billiat and Kuda Mahachi's return to the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League got off to the worst possible start after their teams suffered defeats in the opening weekend of the ...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 05:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso silences Dembare
Highlanders 2 - 1 DynamosKelvin Kaindu could not have hoped for a better kickoff to the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) season as his team secured a 2-1 victory over bitter rivals, D...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 18:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dembare fans flock to Barbourfields Stadium
Thousands of passionate Dynamos and Highlanders supporters from all corners of the country have descended upon Barbourfields Stadium in the City of Kings and Queens to witness the highly anticipated s...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 12:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Bosso, Dembare clash is one of the biggest games in Africa'
Highlanders head coach Kelvin Kaindu has declared that the match pitting his side and arch rivals Dynamos FC nicknamed the "Battle of Zimbabwe" is "one of the biggest games in Africa".The Zamb...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ariel is back in time for Dembare
HIGHLANDERS Zambian head coach Kelvin Kaindu is happy that club captain and goalkeeper Ariel Sibanda is back to full fitness ahead of the start of the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) sea...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 14:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shona-speaking youths invade Insiza, abuse locals
VIOLENCE has erupted in Theleka area in Insiza, Matebeleland South province, after a machete-wielding gangs reportedly from Mashonaland and Midlands provinces, notoriously known as Mashurugwi or Mabha...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 18:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Billiat unveiled in glitzy ceremony
YADAH Stars yesterday set the bar high with a glitzy unveiling ceremony for their mega-dollar star, former Warriors kingpin Khama Billiat at the Yadah Complex.Billiat joined the Prophetic Heal...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shepolopolo: Zambia's Copper Queens Conquer African Football
The Zambian women's national football team, affectionately called the Copper Queens or Shepolopolo, have been making giant strides in African football over the past decade. From qualifying for their f...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 20:59hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter
Tshabangu warns CCC rivals
INTERIM CCC secretary general Mr Sengezo Tshabangu has threatened to wield the axe on anyone who will abuse the party's name or logo without authorisation from the collective party leadership....Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 03:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe family holds private centennial celebration for late president
The family of the late former president Robert Mugabe, who would have marked his 100th birthday last week, held a private ceremony on Saturday to honour his memory in Zvimba.Mugabe was born on...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 18:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CCC turmoil fuels fears of increased repression in Zimbabwe
The recent upheaval within the opposition, sparked by Nelson Chamisa's resignation from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), is predicted to create an opportunity for the government to intensify h...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cleopas Dube wants Bosso comeback
FORMER Highlanders striker Cleopas "Balotelli" Dube is inching closer to a comeback amid revelations that he is training with the Bulawayo football giants.An impeccable source told this public...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ngezi crowned Castle Challenge Cup champions
Ngezi Platinum Stars 2 - 0 DynamosNGEZI PLATINUM STARS sent a strong message of intent, as the defending Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions picked up their first piece of silverware this...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare lash out at Khama Billiat
DYNAMOS vice-chairperson Vincent Chawonza is outraged over what he termed unprofessionalism by Khama Billiat's handlers after Yadah successfully snatched the former Warriors talisman transfer on Tuesd...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 15:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
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