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South African hospital faces legal action for refusing liver transplant to Zimbabwean teen
Bureaucratic red tape is standing between 15-year-old Vanessa Mafu and the liver transplant that could save her life.Diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis that has progressed to liver cirrhosis,...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 08:02hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe coach in England to lure UK-born Warriors for national duty
Warriors head coach Michael Nees has arrived in England on a strategic week-long visit aimed at scouting and engaging United Kingdom-born players eligible to represent Zimbabwe's senior men's national...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 14:56hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe linked teen makes EPL debut for Chelsea
Warriors prospect Shumaira Mheuka finally made his English Premier Soccer League debut for Chelsea on Tuesday night, in the team's 4-0 win over Southampton.Mheuka (17) came in for Enzo Fenande...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 11:05hrs | 448 | by Staff reporter
Trey Nyoni: From Liverpool academy sensation to first-team aspirant
As the new Premier League season unfolds, it's evident that Liverpool remains in top form under new head coach Arne Slot. While Slot has made some tactical adjustments since taking over from Jurgen Kl...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:04hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Liverpool manager heaps praises on Trey Nyoni
LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot has hyped Warriors prospect Trey Nyoni following his good performance during the team's pre-season games.Nyoni was born in the UK to Zimbabwean parents. He sc...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 09:52hrs | 1036 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean parents beg US diplomat for apology killing their child
The family of an 11-year-old girl allegedly killed by a US diplomat in Zimbabwe in a road accident in June have told the BBC they want him to return to the country and apologise to them in person....Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:28hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe linked teen included by Liverpool FC for US pre-season tour
Liverpool's new head coach Arne Slot has included promising teenage footballer Trey Nyoni in the squad for their upcoming pre-season tour of the United States. Nyoni, born to Zimbabwean parent...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 08:53hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean youngster Tanatswa Nyakuhwa signs first pro deal at Cardiff City
YOUNG Zimbabwean striker, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa has signed his first professional contract at Cardiff City.Nyakuhwa was among the twelve academy players that signed their deals last Friday....Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 19:17hrs | 40 | by Mzilikazi wa Afrika
Peter Ndlovu rally behind Warriors ahead of Lesotho tie
Former Zimbabwe captain Peter Ndlovu and other football legends visited the Warriors' training base in South Africa to motivate the team ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and South A...Published: 07 Jun 2024 at 09:52hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Wolves forward ineligible for Warriors
Zifa is working tirelessly to assist striker Tawanda Chirewa in obtaining a Zimbabwean passport ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup Group C qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa. Chirewa, o...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:15hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe linked teen earns first medal with Liverpool
Trey Nyoni celebrated his inaugural silverware victory with Liverpool as a youthful Reds squad secured a 1-0 triumph over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.Although...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 08:23hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Trey Nyoni closing in on Liverpool debut
WARRIORS prospect Trey Nyoni appears to be inching closer to making his Liverpool debut according to coach, Jurgen Klopp.Klopp admitted in his post-match interview with Sky Sports on Wednesday...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 07:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
South Africa cracks down on Zimbabwean children entering the country to visit their parents
The government is cracking down on Zimbabwean children entering South Africa. These children are mostly entering the country to be with their parents over the December holidays.The use of unla...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has no record of child trafficking in SA, lies KAzembe
Zimbabwe has no record of child trafficking arising from the reported interception of 42 buses carrying 443 unaccompanied children on the South African side of the Beitbridge Border Post as was report...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:02hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean linked starlet makes first Newcastle United PSL debut against Chelsea
Zimbabwean youngster Michael Ndiweni made his Premier League debut against Chelsea in Saturday's 4-1 win at St James Park stadium.Ndiweni replaced Anthony Gordon in the 92nd minute.Ndiweni...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 18:01hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe linked Trey Nyoni on Liverpool's bench against Brentford
There is a new name on Liverpool's bench for the clash with Brentford, and 16-year-old Trey Nyoni could become the club's youngest-ever league debutant.Liverpool confirmed their teamsheet for ...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 14:38hrs | 17 | 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, Nyon...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 20:56hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
UK-born Zimbabwean forward signs for Queens Park Rangers
Nathan Jeche, the Zimbabwean teenage forward, has achieved a significant milestone in his budding career by securing a contract with Queens Park Rangers (QPR)'s development team, coming from the Engli...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 13:02hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Children born in South Africa to foreign parents not automatically entitled to SA citizenship
A court has found that children born in South Africa to foreign national parents do not automatically entitle them to South African citizenship.The court then turned down an application by Zim...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Is the Permanent Secretary living in Mars?
A few days ago in the state paper, The Chronicle, appeared an article related to the massive hike in fees at our local universities.There was a public outcry over the fees pegged in US dollars...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 06:58hrs | 2 | by AT Kadada
Zimbabwean star Trey Nyoni signs for Liverpool
RISING star Trey Nyoni has been tipped to make it big at Liverpool following revelations the English Premiership giants have completed the signing into their academy the teenage midfielder who was bor...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 06:25hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Newcastle United extends Zimbabwe starlet's contract ahead of 2023/24 season
ENGLAND-BORN Zimbabwean teenager Michael Ndiweni is set to continue his development at Newcastle United after signing a new deal with the English Premier League side ahead of the new season.Th...Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 08:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean teen signs new contract with Liverpool FC
ENGLAND-BORN Zimbabwean teen ace Isaac Mabaya appears to be edging closer towards a first-team breakthrough at Liverpool after signing a new contract English Premier League giants.Mabaya, who ...Published: 14 May 2023 at 11:54hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Teachers lament inhumane, exorbitant Zimsec fees
TEACHERS unions have expressed concern over the high cost of Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations saying this would deny some poor students from conti...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean parents worried about learners' move from schools in South Africa
Uncertainty surrounding the scrapping of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) has left many parents worried about their children's move from schools in South Africa.GroundUp spoke to several ...Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 19:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-Australian who stars as Will Smith's wife says forced to work overseas due to 'overt racism'
Zimbabwean-Australian Charmaine Bingwa has revealed she was forced to leave the country to get roles, claiming that black actors aren't ‘reflected on screen in Australia'.The Good Fight star...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 08:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Liverpool starlet Mabaya misses Dubai camp due to injury
ENGLAND-BORN Zimbabwean starlet Isaac Mabaya has missed out on another opportunity to impress Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp after being ruled out of the Premier League giants' training camp in Dubai...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 08:58hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-Australian actress co-stars as Will Smith's wife in slavery epic 'Emancipation'
Zimbabwean-Australian actress Charmaine Bingwa (37) who was born and raised in Perth starts as Will Smith's wife in slavery epic Emancipation which debuts in theatres on December 9.Speaking at...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe linked starlet makes England Under-19 debut
LIVERPOOL starlet Isaac Mabaya made his debut for the English Under-19 side as he featured twice in their successful UEFA Under-19 EURO qualifying round which ended with a 4-2 victory over Denmark on ...Published: 29 Sep 2022 at 20:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
First commander of Mkushi Camp declared National Hero
LIBERATION stalwart Highten Nkomo, who was the first commander of the Mkushi Women's Camp in Zambia, has been declared a National Hero.He was 70.Nkomo, who was also known as Billy Mzam...Published: 29 Sep 2022 at 05:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa surprises with national hero from Matebeleland
LIBERATION stalwart Highten Nkomo has been declared a national hero.In a statement on Wednesday, President Mnangagwa announced the hero status."In recognition of his contribution to th...Published: 28 Sep 2022 at 19:55hrs | 6 | 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 | 10 | 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 | 4 | by Staff reporter
Rising Zimbabwean starlet Sithole signs for Bolton Wanderers
ENGLAND-BORN Zimbabwean teenage forward Gerald Sithole has joined League One side Bolton Wanderers from fellow English third-tier side Gillingham FC.The 19-year-old versatile forward who can p...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 09:53hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Majority of Zimbabwean parents opposed to online lessons - research
The latest AFROBAROMETER survey has revealed that a majority of Zimbabweans are opposed to the continuation of online lessons. The findings were made public at a Mass Public Opinion Institute discussi...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 15:44hrs | | by George Swarei
Zimbabwe starlet Ndiweni offered professional contract at Newcastle United
ENGLAND-BORN Zimbabwean starlet Michael Ndiweni has been offered his first professional contract by English Premier League side Newcastle United.The 18-year-old forward was offered the contrac...Published: 30 May 2022 at 07:09hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mabaya, Nydam Warriors we could lose due to Mnangagwa's son in-law and....
ZIMBABWE'S hopes of landing Liverpool teenage star Isaac Mabaya continued to diminish as the 17-year-old is getting closer to his dream of playing for the England senior football team. The pur...Published: 22 Mar 2022 at 05:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Black children subjected to racism in UK
Racism hurts children, in real and fundamental ways. It hurts not just their health, but their chances for a good, successful life.It destroys their confidence and it is mostly applied by teac...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:40hrs | 15 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagnwa's son-in law needs to resolve Zifa suspension urgently
AS had been expected, the decision by the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC), the sports regulating body in Zimbabwe to meddle in the affairs of the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has come a...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:46hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's foreign legion poser after Fifa ban
THE suspension of Zimbabwe from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) family over government interference may reverse all the gains that had been made in trying to convince em...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
England-born teen commits future to Zimbabwe warriors
ENGLAND-BORN teenage defender Kai Garande, who has been making significant progress at Championship side Millwall, has committed his international future with the Warriors.The 19-year-old high...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 05:41hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean youngster makes Liverpool senior team debut
Isaac Mabaya, 17, has made his debut appearance in matchday squad of the Liverpool senior team.Mabaya signed his first professional contract with Liverpool FC in September 2021 and appeared on...Published: 10 Jan 2022 at 10:23hrs | 28 | by Staff Reporter
Warriors 2022 AFCON squad
THE Warriors embark on a fresh battle on the continent this Monday when they face Senegal in their first match at the rescheduled 2021 AFCON finals in Cameroon.Zimbabwe were drawn in Group B a...Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza waits on UK duo
WARRIORS coach Norman Mapeza will only get to know today if Tawanda Maswanhise and Macauley Bonne will be available for Zimbabwe's World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Ethiopia next week....Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean teen signs Liverpool contract
ZIMBABWEAN teenage sensation Isaac Mabaya has made a massive leap in his fledging football career after signing his first professional contract at Premier League giants Liverpool yesterday.Mab...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Distant parenting a disaster in Diaspora
Many Zimbabweans have left the country for purported greener pastures. But the greener pastures turn tinder dry on family relationships, volatile and ready to burn. Most parents have been ...Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 06:22hrs | 20 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Children of illegal migrants face statelessness
THERE is a growing population of stateless children born to illegal Zimbabwean immigrants in foreign countries, new study reveals.The study, titled Cursed with Statelessness: Consequences of D...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Scottish-born, New Zealand-bred rugby star relishing Zimbabwe Sables dance
HE was born in Glasgow in Scotland to Zimbabwean parents, grew up in New Zealand, where he honed his rugby skills at the famed Waikato Rugby Academy, had stints in his native country with the PRO14 si...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Parents abroad demand that their children do law and medicine
A career is medicine is stressful enough for the doctors who see it as a calling. For those who do it because their parents forced them, it could be critical and indeed it becomes a punishment. Tradit...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 07:28hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe diaspora children suffer from identity crisis
If you're experiencing an identity crisis, you may be questioning your sense of identity. This often occurs due to big changes or stressors in life, or due to factors such as age or advancement from a...Published: 21 Nov 2020 at 22:14hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
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