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Caps United fans turn on coach

Fury erupted at Rufaro Stadium yesterday as angry Caps United fans hurled missiles onto the pitch and confronted coach Ian Bakala following a crushing 3-1 home defeat to ZPC Kariba that dragged the Green Machine deeper into the relegation …

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 05:57hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter

Court reinstates ex-Lobels bread foreman

The Labour Court has ordered the reinstatement of Christopher Rufaro Mashaire, a former Electrical Foreman at Lobels Bread, with full salary, benefits, and back pay after ruling that his 2021 dismissal was procedurally unfair.Mashaire, who…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 09:16hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter

Harare shuts down 121 businesses in CBD crackdown blitz

The Harare City Council has shut down 121 businesses in the central business district (CBD) in an intensified campaign targeting non-compliant operations. The crackdown, now in its second day, follows inspections of 295 businesses and is p…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 18:46hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter

PPC unveils 30MW solar energy project in Zimbabwe

South African cement manufacturer PPC Limited has announced it is developing a 30 megawatt (MW) solar energy programme in Zimbabwe, aimed at reducing operational costs and lessening dependence on the unreliable national electricity grid.In…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:55hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter

Flat tyres bring City's trench project to a halt

Masvingo City Council is facing mounting criticism from residents over the prolonged downtime of a key earth-moving machine, brought to a standstill by flat tyres while working on a crucial trenching project in Mucheke.The yellow JCB machi…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 18:02hrs | 1128 | by Staff reporter

Triangle United Goalkeeper suffers horrific broken leg

Triangle United goalkeeper Hamilton Makainganwa faces a potentially career-ending injury after suffering a gruesome leg break during a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash against Manica Diamonds at Gibbo Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Th…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:41hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter

Jere led Caps United slip back into relegation zone

CAPS Utd  1 - 2 FC PlatinumHarare â€“ CAPS United's inconsistent Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign took another downward turn on Sunday, as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of FC Platinum at Rufaro Stadium, leaving …

Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:44hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter

Badly managed Caps United's crisis deepens

Caps United 0  - 1 Bikita MineralsJust when it seemed things couldn't get any worse for Caps United, they plunged deeper into crisis with a crushing 1-0 defeat at home to league debutants Bikita Minerals - a result that leaves the for…

Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 08:55hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter

Hadebe urges Highlanders to stay sharp

UNITED States-based Warriors defender Teenage Hadebe has called on his former club Highlanders to sharpen their focus in the dying minutes of matches, warning that lapses in concentration could derail their Castle Lager Premier Soccer Leag…

Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:24hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter

Mozambique's Mondlane lodges appeal to annul vote in Zimbabwe constituency

Presidential candidate VenÃ¢ncio Mondlane has lodged an appeal with the Mozambican Constitutional Council asking for the vote in the Zimbabwean constituency to be declared null and void, claiming that 296,519 Zimbabweans "without active el…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:37hrs | 1731 | by Staff reporter

Controversial offside spoils Zimbabwe Warriors fightback

Cameroon 2 - 1 ZimbabweZimbabwe's Warriors suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group J qualifier at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in YaoundÃ© yesterday, with a controversial refere…

Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:42hrs | 669 | by Staff reporter

Warriors lose last AFCON qualifier to Cameroon

Zimbabwe's hopes of finishing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers undefeated were dashed yesterday after a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in YaoundÃ©.Both the Warriors and the Indomitable Lions had alrea…

Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:40hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter

Musona inspires Warriors to back-to-back victory over Namibia

Zimbabwe 3 - 1 NamibiaWalter Musona was the hero of the night as Zimbabwe secured a crucial 3-1 win over Namibia in their return leg of the 2025 AFCON qualifying matches at Orlando Stadium in South Africa. Musona's brilliant brace propelle…

Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:23hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders snap winless streak

Highlanders 2 - 1 Arenel MoversBulawayo, September 26, 2024 â€“ Highlanders Football Club finally found their winning formula, delivering a stellar first-half performance to secure a 2-0 victory against city rivals Arenel Movers in a Castl…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:59hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter

Kaindu throws in towel

Highlanders have seen their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title ambitions take a major hit following a 3-2 defeat to CAPS United at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday. The loss has left Bosso in fifth place on the league table, with only eight …

Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:13hrs | 913 | by Staff reporter

CAPS United stage remarkable comeback to stun Highlanders

Caps United 3 - 2 HighlandersIn a dramatic clash at Rufaro Stadium, CAPS United came from two goals down to defeat Highlanders 3-2 in a thrilling encounter that saw a late winner deep into stoppage time. The match was filled with excitemen…

Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 19:49hrs | 589 | by Staff reporter

Students teach Kaindu a lesson

Highlanders 1 -  2 HerentalsHERENTALS secured a remarkable victory at Barbourfields Stadium with a memorable brace from Clemence Gobvu, which was enough to subdue a lackluster Highlanders in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match.…

Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 19:37hrs | 1300 | by Staff reporter

Bosso' title hopes suffer

Highlanders' hopes for the Premiership title took a hit with a 2-1 defeat to Simba Bhora in a Premier Soccer League midweek clash at Wadzanayi Stadium.Marvelous Chigumira gave Highlanders the lead, but Tymon Machope equalized for Simba Bho…

Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:50hrs | 647 | by Staff reporter

Chaos mars Caps United win

CAPS Utd 2-1 Chegutu PiratesWilliam Manondo scored twice to lead CAPS United to a dramatic 2-1 victory over newly promoted Chegutu Pirates in a Castle Lager Premiership match at Rufaro. Manondo opened the scoring in the 67th minute and sec…

Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:36hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Dembare gets 3 points from abandoned maZaire match

DYNAMOS has been awarded three points from their abandoned fixture against Chegutu Pirates last month.In addition to awarding Dynamos three points, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) fined Chegutu Pirates US$2,000.This decision has propelled …

Published: 26 May 2024 at 21:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Farai Jere's Caps united fans invade the pitch, match abandoned

Match abandoned after 86 minutes.FC Platinum 1-0 Caps UnitedTHE Castle Lager Premier league match between FC Platinum and Caps United was abandoned in the 86th minute due to security concerns by the referees after crowd trouble.FC Platinum…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Warriors lose to Kenya

Kenya 3 - 1 ZimbabweKenyan striker Michael Olunga delivered a stunning hat-trick from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Zimbabwe in the final match of the Four Nations Cup, held at Bingu Stadium in Malawi on Tuesday. Olunga's three goals…

Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Buried alive for 3 days

WIPING his dusty face and shaking his muddied clothes, Owen Jaison (24) takes a huge sigh of relief.He had just dug his way out of belly of the earth for a kilometre.He and other 14 artisanal miners had been trapped underground for three d…

Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:51hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe allows cement imports after prices double

Zimbabweans can now freely import cement, the government says, a response to a doubling of prices caused by surging demand and depressed local production.Cement prices are rising due to a combination of factors; plant breakdowns and schedu…

Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:57hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

Dembare awarded abandoned match with Highlanders

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has taken action regarding the abandoned match between Dynamos and Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium on September 10, due to crowd trouble. Dynamos has been awarded three points for the match, which they …

Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 08:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Biased Harare fines Bosso US$5 000, given up to 17 October to pay

HIGHLANDERS have been fined US$5 000 by the Premier Soccer League disciplinary committee with US$500 being suspended for the rest of the season and have up to October 17 to pay the effective US$4 500.The sanction was imposed by a three per…

Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 17:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe inked Trey Nyoni named in the England's Under-17 squad

ENGLAND-born teenage sensation Trey Nyoni has been named in the England men's Under-17 squad for next week's doubleheader with Norway at  St. Georges Park.Born to Zimbabwean parents, Nyoni who plays football at Liverpool FC appears un…

Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 20:56hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter

Brito's tactical abilities put to question

Simba Bhora FC 3 - 0 Highlanders FCIn a match that deserved a larger audience, Simba Bhora displayed one of their best performances of the season, dealing Highlanders their worst defeat of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season at B…

Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:55hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Bosso's title hopes fade

Highlanders 1 - 1 SheashamHighlanders' aspirations for the title continue to diminish as they settled for a draw in their crucial Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Sheasham at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday.Ngezi Platinum S…

Published: 05 Oct 2023 at 07:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

PPC grim warning for Zimbabwe operations

SOUTH Africa's biggest cement producer PPC, which has operations in Zimbabwe, has warned that its headline loss per share from continuing operations will widen to between 7,75c (Rands) and 8,25c to end March, from 3c in the previous year.I…

Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mining sector energy demand to surge 344%

ZIMBABWE'S mining sector will require in excess of 2 000 megawatts (MW) of electricity in the next three to four years, up 344% compared to current needs, as industry expands, businessdigest revealed.A surge of new mining projects in Zimba…

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:48hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Bosso's Brito apologies to referees

Highlanders coach Jose Baltemar Brito has apologised to referee Allan Bhasvi and his assistant Michael after he accused them of bias against his team in their goalless draw against Simba Bhora at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday.Bosso compl…

Published: 19 May 2023 at 20:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Power outages hit PPC cement sales

REGIONAL cement maker PPC expects sales volumes at its Zimbabwean unit will drop by 14% in the full year compared to the same period last year due to recurrent power outages and grey imports.PPC operates a clinker plant at Colleen Bawn in …

Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Residents fume over substandard NBS houses

RESIDENTS of Gillingham Estate in Harare's Dzivarasekwa high-density suburb have threatened court action against the National Buildings Society (NBS) after they were sold substandard housing units.The residents claimed that the interest ra…

Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bosso in tricky opening fixtures

CASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League title-starved Bulawayo sleeping giant Highlanders' five opening games will have a big tell in their quest to end a 17-year wait for the championship, as they face tricky opponents who include defending ch…

Published: 01 Mar 2023 at 07:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa ally haunted by mine deaths

Zanu-PF benefactor and prominent gold dealer Pedzisai Scott Sakupwanya's gold operations at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga, Manicaland province, have been closed by the Environmental Management Agency (Ema) following reports of numerous fatal …

Published: 23 Jan 2023 at 05:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa says households may be disconnected from the national electricity grid

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said households may be disconnected from the national electricity grid in response to the crippling energy crisis."We have a blueprint which targets households to run on solar, so we remove them from …

Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Chiefs in Chibuku Super Cup final

BULAWAYO Chiefs and Herentals wrote their own piece of history by booking their first appearance in the final of the Chibuku Super Cup to be played on November 19 at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo.Chiefs and Herentals needed penalty sho…

Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

FC Platinum silence Bosso

Highlanders  2 - 3 FC PlatinumWALTER Musona's strike from the last kick of an entertaining Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Barbourfields yesterday silenced Highlanders as FC Platinum inched six-points closer to the title.T…

Published: 03 Oct 2022 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bosso's Tandi on the mend

HIGHLANDERS central defender Andrew Tandi, who has been out of action for four months, is happy with his recovery.Tandi sustained a fibula fracture following a challenge by former Dynamos striker Bill Antonio, who has since joined Belgian …

Published: 21 Sep 2022 at 06:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

â€˜No need for Zimbabwe to import cement'

THERE is no need for Zimbabwe to import cement as it has adequate supplies and capacity to meet all ongoing construction projects by the Government and private sector, PPC Zimbabwe managing director, Mr Kelibone Masiyane, said yesterday.Hi…

Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 05:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Contractors race to meet Lake Gwayi-Shangani deadline

A SYMPHONY of massive flood lights illuminates the sky at night at the construction site of the gigantic Lake Gwayi-Shangani in Hwange District in Matabeleland North province.The clangour of the heavy construction equipment fills the night…

Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe gold smuggling on the rise: Parly

Parliament's Mines Portfolio Committee yesterday raised concern over the proliferation of gold mines amid reports that gold smuggling to South Africa and the Middle East had increased.The committee is in Kariba where it is discussing the g…

Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Construction workers mull strike

CONSTRUCTION workers have given a 72-hour notice to down tools if their salary demands are not met.In a memorandum, Zimbabwe Construction and Allied Trade Workers Union general-secretary Muchapiwa Mazarura said despite entering into salary…

Published: 19 Jul 2022 at 06:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Brito loses first game as Highlander coach

Whawha FC 2 - 1 Highlanders FCHIGHLANDERS coach Baltermar Brito tasted defeat for the first time after his side was edged by a resilient Whawha outfit in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match here yesterday.Veteran striker Albert Mate…

Published: 17 Jul 2022 at 09:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Your Excellency Mnangagwa, the buck stops with you

DEAR President,Your Excellency, the cost of living has been skyrocketing for quite some time now. Salaries are subjected to progressive erosion. As I see it, long before teachers in public service pleaded incapacitation, a listening Presid…

Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:47hrs | 2 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana

Bosso fine harsh

HIGHLANDERS' followers feel the US$6 000 fine imposed on the club for the abandoned Castle Lager Premier Soccer league match against FC Platinum is harsh, but necessary to deter fans from hooliganism, as it bleeds the club's coffers.FC Pla…

Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

PSL summons Bosso, Dembare over BF mayhem

Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants Dynamos and Highlanders have been summoned to appear before the topflight league's disciplinary committee on June 8.This follows the violence and mayhem which led to the abandonment of their Castle Lager …

Published: 28 May 2022 at 08:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mphoko, Choppies case judgment reserved

THE Bulawayo High Court has reserved judgment in a case involving former Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko and his son, Siqokoqela who are suing Choppies Enterprises over a 51% Choppies share stake they lost.The Mphokos sued Nanavac Invest…

Published: 25 May 2022 at 06:36hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Dynamos fined US$2,000 for stadium skirmishes

DYNAMOS Football Club have been fined US$4 000 while their team manager Richard Chihoro was slapped with a US$2 000 fine for disturbances which occurred when DeMbare played Bulawayo Chiefs in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League at Barbour…

Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

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