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Dynamos fight to ease relegation worries
BULAWAYO Chiefs will be without dependable defender Andrew Tandi when they take on Dynamos in a must-win Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter to ease their Tandi is among the five players susp...Published: 1 hr ago | 69 | by Staff reporter
Mudede's replacement vows to clear queues, end corruption
Newly appointed Registrar General, Mr Clement Masango yesterday vowed to end perennial queues for various documents, fight corruption and instill a new work ethic to ramp up service delivery in line w...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 10:04hrs | 1266 | by Staff reporter
Bruce Grobbelaar eyes political career in Zimbabwe
LEGENDARY former Zimbabwe and Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce "Jungleman" Grobbelaar has set his sights on a political career as he looks to open a new chapter in his life after stepping down from his role...Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 09:03hrs | 6814 | by Staff reporter
Schools competition postponed due to cholera
The ministry of Primary and Secondary Education last week postponed the National Annual Science Sports and Arts festival due to cholera outbreak in some parts of the country.The NASSAF was sup...Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 08:24hrs | 78 | by Stephen Jakes
SA advises Zimbabweans on permits
SOUTH Africa has advised Zimbabweans intending to seek permits to ensure their documents are in order and file their applications before the deadline on October 31. The neighbouring country's Departme...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 09:13hrs | 2301 | by Staff reporter
Madinda issues rallying cry
HIGHLANDERS coach Madinda Ndlovu has demanded that his players win the Chibuku Super Cup and fight for a top four finish in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League to prove that the club's rebuilding p...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 06:45hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter
Streak seeks ZC liquidation
FORMER national team coach Heath Streak has applied for an order for provisional liquidation of Zimbabwe Cricket after the Association failed to respond to his claims to pay him, and his sacked staff,...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 06:36hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter
SA sets deadline for Zimbabwe exemption permits applications
ZIMBABWE'S consulate in South Africa has advised locals with pending Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) applications in the neighbouring country to apply for new passports to have their permits process...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 07:11hrs | 2838 | by Staff reporter
Baby dumper arrested after two years on the run
A BULAWAYO woman who has been on the run for two years after dumping her two children outside a pub and going to live with "boyfriends" has been arrested. A court heard Thandiwe Dube (27) left...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 06:25hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter
Mudede hunts down staffer who revealed blacklist
THE officer who revealed the existence of a government passport blacklist could be at risk after Registrar General Tobaiwa Mudede made clear he is keen to uncover the identity of what he described as ...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 13:42hrs | 3915 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's impressive cabinet line-up under a severe parliamentary vaccuum
For the first time in history, the new president has made constructive use of the specially elected parliamentarians window.From this window the president has addressed key discrepancies to br...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 13:35hrs | 1759 | by Reginald Thabani Gola.
Fading giants seek solace in Chibuku
FADING giants Highlanders, Caps United and Dynamos have been presented with an opportunity to salvage something from a disastrous season when they shift focus to the country's premier knockout tournam...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 06:35hrs | 482 | by Staff reporter
Evening kick-off for DRC showdown
FOR the first time in many years, Zimbabwe will play a competitive international assignment at home under floodlights after ZIFA yesterday confirmed a hectic weekend for the Warriors next month. ...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 06:18hrs | 974 | by Staff reporter
Khupe earmarked for a diplomatic posting
Speculation is rife within the MDC led by Thokozani Khupe that its leader could be earmarked for a diplomatic posting in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government.This follows claims on social...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 14:06hrs | 2416 | by Staff reporter
Redcliff MP lays down vision
NEWLY-elected Redcliff MP, Lloyd Mukapiko - the undertaker who "buried" President Emmerson Mnangagwa's top ally, Local Government minister July Moyo in July 30 elections - said he will work hard to en...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 07:09hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Dembare lose to Harare City
Harare City edged out fading giants Dynamos 1-0 in a derby game played in front of a paltry crowd at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday afternoon.The Glamour Boys put on a lifeless performance in the fi...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 17:38hrs | 1739 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's mission impossible?
While everyone in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Cabinet is expected to hit the ground running, it is Finance minister Mthuli Ncube who has the most difficult mission to accomplish.Mnangagwa r...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 13:34hrs | 2320 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa forces Obert Mpofu to relinquish his Senate seat
Former Home Affairs minister Obert Mpofu has been forced to relinquish his Senate seat to make way for his successor Cain Mathema, a week after he lost his Cabinet post.President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 09:14hrs | 14802 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga win prestigious African Awards
UNITED Kingdom based Zimbabwean and female football agent Ellen Chiwenga has been named the Best African Woman making a difference in Sports Category at the Africa Virtuous Women Awards (AVWA) 2018....Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 09:02hrs | 5619 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry pregnant
Swimming legend Kirsty Coventry yesterday announced that she was pregnant, ending an eventful week in which she became the first ever former Zimbabwean professional sportsperson to be appointed the co...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 08:58hrs | 2604 | by Staff reporter
New exam subjects for pupils
More than 16 000 Ordinary and Advanced Level candidates will this year sit for the recently introduced Physical Education, Sport and Mass Displays exams as Government equips pupils with physical liter...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 08:47hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders stumble again
Highlanders suffered their second straight defeat when they lost 2-0 to ZPC Kariba in a match played at Nyamhunga Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The Bulawayo giants had lost to Mutare City in t...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 22:01hrs | 1373 | by Staff reporter
Chidzambga pleads for Euro stars
WARRIORS coach Sunday Chidzambga is desperate to have the United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean players in his squad and is pleading with the relevant authorities to prioritise issuing of passports to the p...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:22hrs | 845 | by Staff reporter
Let's give Mnangagwa a chance to turnaround Zimbabwe
For a long time, Zimbabwe was a country in the wilderness with little taking place, but since November 24, 2017 when President Mnangagwa took over the levers of powers, things started to tick. He emba...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:16hrs | 198 | by Elijah Chihota
Zimbabwe's (Criminal) Record Check!
Chronicling abuses on women in Zimbabwe Dear Zimbabwean Women, It is high time we chronicled all abuses...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 06:53hrs | 2290 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa's new cabinet an average team
THE cabinet appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa last week dubbed the "dream team" by government publicists, though a marked improvement from previous ones, has shortcomings as it features minist...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 16:23hrs | 1580 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's utterances about women reflection of the society
Women rights organisations and politicians have condemned MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's penchant for denigrating women saying this was reflective of an unrepentant male society trapped in a tim...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 16:08hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
Coventry 'a mere swimmer'?
Anything that can go wrong will go wrong, so says Murphy's law.Well, Murphy's law seems to following — nay, stalking — losing MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa.If ...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 07:55hrs | 2490 | by CONWAY TUTANI
Cops smash house & car breaking syndicate
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested one suspect while his accomplice is still at large for a spate of break-ins into houses and cars around the city. Criminal Investigation Department (CID) spoke...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:10hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter
'Mudhidhi' comments haunt Chamisa
MDC Alliance leader, Mr Nelson Chamisa, has been slammed for derogatory and sexist comments he made about Olympic Gold medalist Kirsty Coventry's appointment as Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minis...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:06hrs | 1942 | by Staff reporter
Let's give Mnangagwa a chance to turn Zimbabwe around
For a long time, Zimbabwe was a country in the wilderness with virtually nothing taking place, but since 24 November 2017 when President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over the levers of powers things starte...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 16:16hrs | 2444 | by Elijah Chihota
Zim Achievers USA to honour Maimba Mapuranga and several young achievers at upcoming gala
Former ZTV presenter and founder of Kutting Edge Sport, Maimba Mapuranga will receive the Zim Achievers Ambassador Award and honorary patronage, for services rendered nationally and internationally, Z...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 09:32hrs | 443 | by Tidi Kwidini
Open letter to Minister of Sports Kirsty Coventry
Dear, I am humbled to learn that as one of the greatest daughters in our land you have been elevated to a position of authority as the Minister of Sports for our beloved nation of Zimbabwe. Ex...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 09:20hrs | 2378 | by Trust Vimbayi Mukamba
Industry ready to work with new Cabinet
INDUSTRY executives have expressed readiness to work with the new Cabinet to transform the economy and applauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for appointing competent personnel. The economy is...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 07:01hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Ministers ready to roll
NEW Cabinet Ministers sworn-in yesterday pledged to bring about sweeping changes in Government and ensure Zimbabwe becomes a middle income economy by 2030. The 20 Cabinet Ministers - who took ...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 06:54hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty excited by new post
NEWLY-APPOINTED Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister, Kirsty Coventry, says she is honoured to be part of the new Cabinet sworn in by President Mnangagwa yesterday at State House. The se...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 06:52hrs | 1123 | by Staff reporter
Moses Chunga hails Mnangagwa
FORMER Zimbabwe captain Moses Chunga believes the appointment of Kirsty Coventry as Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation is the best thing ever to happen to the sector. The legendary ...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 06:41hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter
'I will take Zimbabwe forward' twittered Coventry - how naïve, vote rigging ED is taking it backward
"I am honoured to be appointed by President Mnangagwa as Zimbabwe's Minister of Youth, Sports, Art and Recreation. I will continue to carry our Flag with pride and dedication of service so we can come...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 18:56hrs | 5467 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwe seeks return to dollar as new govt sworn in
Zimbabwe's newly sworn-in finance minister on Monday said he planned to reintroduce the Zimbabwe dollar and accelerate plans to repay the country's debt, in a bid to revive the battered economy....Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 16:27hrs | 4695 | by AFP
Chamisa's use of mudhidhi word not a crime
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa holds new sports minister Kirsty Coventry in high regard for "her lifetime of sacrifice in raising the Zimbabwe flag", the opposition leader's spokesman has insisted...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 12:12hrs | 17914 | by Staff reporter
VIDEO: Chamisa calls Kirsty Coventry mudhidhi
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa dismissed the new cabinet appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa saying it was needlessly too big and just as illegitimate as its principal.The opposition...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 12:02hrs | 6801 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa has destroyed all suspicious political parties
EX Zipra cadre Max Mkandla has claimed that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has destroyed all suspicious political parties through his renewed appointments of cabinet ministers with faces likely to chang...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:29hrs | 10891 | by Stephen Jakes
Former Ms Zimbabwe hopes to conquer Califonia
AFTER bagging two titles at the provincial stage of the National Amateur Body Builders Association (Nabba) Championships in Gauteng, South Africa, last week, former Ms Zimbabwe champion Regina Jonga i...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 18:08hrs | 2866 | by Staff reporter
How Lucky is Mkosana?
UNITED STATES based striker Lucky Mkosana did not set the Warriors camp alight and his inclusion in the team that is in Congo Brazzaville was a major surprise.One can say that the 30-year-old ...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:23hrs | 1133 | by Staff reporter
New ministers to make tough decisions
Newly appointed Cabinet ministers, who will be sworn in tomorrow, believe President Emmerson Mnangagwa's vision of creating a middle-income economy by 2030 is attainable, and tough decisions will have...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:09hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa accused of 'name bombing'
Smarting from his failure to wrestle power from Zanu-PF, the main opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has poured cold water on rave views on Mnangagwa's government cabinet appointments sayin...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 20:51hrs | 5407 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo shocked
Former Information Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo said he was shocked that Zimbabwe had a "Stop List" which was being used by the Registrar General to refuse to issue passports to Zimbabwean citizen...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 20:50hrs | 22946 | by Staff reporter
Dhlamini elected new Vic Falls Mayor
Councillor Somvelo Dhlamini of the MDC Alliance has landed the Victoria Falls mayoral post taking over from Sifiso Mpofu with calls by the residents to shun self-enrichment and to consolidate the reso...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 19:09hrs | 1457 | by Staa reporter
Mnangagwa appoints technocrats in new Cabinet
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday pulled a shocker when he dropped several Zanu PF party bigwigs, some who had served as Cabinet ministers for several years, and appointed three technocrats - for...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 08:28hrs | 1532 | by Staff reporter
Coltart hails Mnangagwa's Cabinet moves
Zimbabwe's most decorated sports person, Kirsty Coventry, was yesterday appointed Sport minister, in a move that won President Emmerson Mnangagwa several accolades across the political divide as well ...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 08:26hrs | 1963 | by Staff reporter
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