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Court dismisses bar operators' case against Rufaro Marketing

The High Court has struck off the roll a case brought by three Harare bar operators against Rufaro Marketing (Pvt) Ltd, a company owned by the Harare City Council, in a ruling that strengthens the municipal entity's hand in an ongoing disp…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:07hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter

Rufaro faces suspension over dangerous pitch conditions

Rufaro Stadium, the iconic home of Harare football, could be suspended from hosting Castle Lager Premiership matches following mounting pressure from players and their representatives, who warn that the battered surface now poses serious i…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 08:58hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter

Mafume threatens action over Rufaro Stadium neglect

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has issued a blistering warning to council officials he accuses of deliberately undermining efforts to maintain Rufaro Stadium, threatening dismissals for those responsible for the venue's deteriorating condition.…

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:22hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter

Dynamos coach slams Rufaro Stadium, calls for suspension

Dynamos head coach Saul Chaminuka has called for the immediate suspension of matches at Rufaro Stadium, citing the poor state of the playing surface which he says no longer meets Premier Soccer League (PSL) standards.Chaminuka made the rem…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 17:18hrs | 745 | by Staff reporter

Rufaro stadium on the brink of condemnation amid rapid decline

Rufaro Stadium, the historic heart of Zimbabwean football, is facing the grim possibility of being condemned once again-barely a year after it was reopened for top-flight matches.The Mbare-based stadium, home to Dynamos, CAPS United, Heren…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 08:07hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland firms shine at ZNCC awards

Mr. Hafiz Muhammad Naeem of Evergold was the star of the evening on Friday as he took home the Overall Winner and Businessman of the Year awards at the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) 2025 Matabeleland Annual Business Awards (…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:57hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter

Strugglers Dembare, Bosso seek redemption at Rufaro

The historic rivalry between Dynamos and Highlanders, once a fierce and feared fixture in Zimbabwean football, reignites today at Rufaro Stadium in what promises to be the first chapter of the 2025 league season's Battle of Zimbabwe. Howev…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:55hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter

Bringing International Football Back to Zimbabwe

Lieutenant General (Rtd) Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Harare Zimbabwe Subject: Bringing International Football Back to Zimbabwe Dear Honourable Minister, Cde Minister, the Warriors, our beloved nat…

Published: 18 May 2025 at 17:16hrs | 650 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zwigananda FC trying to capture Rufaro Stadium

Harare City Councillors have expressed opposition to the City of Harare's plans to enter into a lease agreement with Scottland FC over Rufaro Stadium, citing their dissatisfaction with a similar arrangement at Mabvuku Ground, which has rep…

Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:21hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter

Rufaro stadium faces challenges despite reopening

When Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume announced the reopening of Rufaro Stadium last year after four years of closure, there was an air of optimism among football stakeholders.An area that had been turned into a market, with trucks selling potato…

Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:18hrs | 718 | by Staff reporter

CAPS United keen to see off Highlanders

Caps United are on a high, but captain Godknows Murwira knows that their recent form alone won't guarantee success when they face Highlanders at Rufaro tomorrow.The Green Machine are in great shape, having won three of their last four matc…

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:00hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter

Councillors appointed cronies to Rufaro board

The Commission of Inquiry into governance issues in Harare City Council has uncovered alleged mismanagement by CCC-appointed loyalists at Rufaro Marketing, a company managing 130 premises across the city. The company collected approximatel…

Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:03hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter

Rufaro banned again

THE Premier Soccer League have suspended the use of Rufaro pending another inspection by the First Instance Board, which is responsible for venue inspection and certification in the country.Rufaro was re-opened, for the first time since 20…

Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 13:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Dembare, CAPS Utd match off

THE proposed Harare Mayor's Cheer Fund Cup showdown between Dynamos and CAPS United pencilled for Rufaro on Sunday has been put on ice. Harare's biggest rivals had been provided with an opportunity to assess their squads in a more competit…

Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Rufaro Stadium ready to host CAPS-Dynamos clash

CAPS United and Dynamos will kick off the momentum for the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season on Sunday, February 11th, as they clash at Rufaro Stadium in the Harare Mayor's Charity Cup.This match marks the ceremonial return of…

Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 04:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'Caf never said destroy Rufaro'

HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume has dismissed reports suggesting that the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has recommended the demolition of Rufaro Stadium to meet the required international standards.Mafume called for a Press conference …

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mafume's Charity Cup to re-open CAF condemned Rufaro Stadium

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has declared a charity match between Dynamos and Caps United as the official reopening event for Rufaro Stadium, nearly five years after its closure. The match is scheduled for the weekend of February 10-11, 2024,…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:54hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Dynamos, CAPS Utd get Rufaro leases

GIANTS Dynamos and CAPS United are on the brink of securing long-term leases for Rufaro Stadium in a development that could change their fortunes for the better. The venue, which last hosted a Premiership match in 2019, is under refurbishm…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

CAF inspects Rufaro, NSS

Joshua Knipp, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Stadium Inspector, recently visited Zimbabwe to conduct inspections at the National Sports Stadium and Rufaro Stadium in Harare. Accompanying him were members of the FIFA-appointed …

Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 20:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Rufaro Stadium is now ready for inspection

Rufaro Stadium is now prepared for inspection, as reported by Byo24Sports.Last week, a delegation comprising representatives from Zifa and the PSL visited the venue to provide their final assessments before the committee responsible for ap…

Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 12:01hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Police storm Rufaro Stadium commissioning

Zimbabwe Republic Police have stopped Harare mayor Jacob Mafume from commissioning Rufaro this morning.The event was initially set for Saturday before it was moved to Wednesday and then Thursday where it was cancelled on police orders.Jour…

Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 19:14hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Rufaro Stadium misses another deadline

THE Harare City Council has missed another deadline for the completion of the renovation of Rufaro Stadium.Two weeks ago, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume spoke with conviction that he will officially open Rufaro Stadium on the 24th of July.The d…

Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 21:33hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Dynamos relocates to BF, Chiwenga angry about it

GOVERNMENT has decried Harare City Council's failure and ineptitude that has seen them failing to maintain football stadia, particularly the ceremonial home of Zimbabwean football-Rufaro Stadium, resulting in the country's most successful …

Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 20:42hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Nationwide registration blitz underway

THE Civil Registry Department has started a nationwide registration exercise that will see more people being issued with national identity documents to enable them to register to vote ahead of this year's general elections.During the exerc…

Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Rufaro upgrade misses derby target

IT'S all talk and little action. Rufaro Stadium renovations, which were initially expected to be completed in time for the Harare Derby, have already missed schedule. The facility, which was condemned by the ZIFA First Instance Board, last…

Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Dembare surrender use of Rufaro to fate

DYNAMOS are keeping their fingers crossed the Harare City Council will ready Rufaro Stadium for use for the upcoming Castle Lager Premiership football season.The Glamour Boys have ordinarily used the popular Mbare venue as their home groun…

Published: 25 Jan 2023 at 10:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa ally under massive pressure over Rufaro

ZIFA has taken a dig at Harare City Council for "dragging politics into sport" after Sakunda Holdings formally withdrew their proposal to modernise Rufaro Stadium, citing "toxicity" in the local authority's attitude.The association's actin…

Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:36hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Dembare blasts CCC led council over collapsed Rufaro Stadium re-development

DYNAMOS has lashed out at Harare City Council for backtracking on its agreement to partner energy company Sakunda Holdings on the renovation of the dilapidated Rufaro Stadium.Dynamos, keen to play home games in Mbare next year, had pinned …

Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

CCC led council scuttles Rufaro Stadium deal

A certain comedian once made a metaphoric comparison of having a vision and the height of people. He said tall people are so tall that they can see tomorrow, while short people are so short that they cannot even see tomorrow.Well, the joke…

Published: 18 Nov 2022 at 05:04hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mafume promises to rebuild decrepit Rufaro to international standards

HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume has declared that council will rehabilitate Rufaro Stadium to world class standards on its own, declaring the local authority has the financial capacity to implement the ambitious project.Mafume's comments come af…

Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 05:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Rufaro Stadium refurb gathers momentum

HARARE City Council officials flew into South Africa this week on a stadium benchmarking tour as preparations for the refurbishment of Rufaro Stadium into a world-class facility gather momentum.The trip is funded by Sakunda Holdings, which…

Published: 26 May 2022 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Sakunda to give Rufaro a facelift

IN a move that could change the face of football in this country, Sakunda Holdings are set to give Rufaro Stadium a massive face-lift after securing the iconic venue on a long-term lease from Harare City Council.The energy giants, who also…

Published: 10 Mar 2022 at 05:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dembare in anxious wait for Rufaro lease

PREMIERSHIP footbal giants Dynamos are anxiously waiting for the response from the Harare City Council on their request to acquire Rufaro Stadium on a lease agreement.The stadium, which holds a lot of historical significance for domestic f…

Published: 27 Jan 2022 at 04:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Thousands meet Grace Mugabe

Thousands of the faithful drawn from various apostolic sects thronged Rufaro Stadium yesterday to meet First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe in a historic interface with indigenous churches yesterday.As predicted, the Super Sunday lived to its billin…

Published: 06 Nov 2017 at 05:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

PSL in stadium fix as most grounds not ready

THE Premier Soccer League 2017 season which gets underway this weekend has been thrown into chaos most stadiums are in bad condition.An inspection across the country by the Zifa grounds committee revealed that most of the venues are in a p…

Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 05:15hrs | | by Staff Reporter

CAPS United beats Motor Action 2 - 1

CAPS United  (2) 2 Motor Action (0) 1 GANGLY forward Tawanda Nyamandwe grabbed a vital first-half brace as CAPS United weathered a Motor Action storm in the second half to secure a morale-boosting Castle Lager Premier Soccer League wi…

Published: 31 Mar 2013 at 21:11hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe Under 23 dismiss Batswana hunter gatherers

Zimbabwe Under 23 (2) 4 - (1) 2 Botswana Under 23The Warriors might have faded as a force, and the Zebras have grown in stature, but - at least - we still have a group of Young Warriors to remind us of a past when we used to be really good…

Published: 02 May 2011 at 07:29hrs | | by Nare Msupatsila

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