HARARE – There is no doubting the natural flair and ability of both South Africa and the home side Sri Lanka, who are in the same group with Zimbabwe at the upcoming ICC World Twenty20, with both sides having the luxury of powerful batting lineups as well as match winning bowlers. Looking at South Africa,…
COLOMBO – Bangladesh registered a comfortable five-wicket victory against Zimbabwe, achieving the target of 135 with ten balls to spare. Led by opener Mohammad Ashraful’s 38, the chase was structured around two big partnerships of 52 and 50. There was a hiccup when Bangladesh lost three wickets for five runs to slip to 85 for…
HARARE – Simon Khaya Moyo, the Zanu PF chairperson, says he is divorcing his wife of more than 30 years because she is bedding another man. Khaya Moyo, who has kept his divorce with estranged wife Sibonokuhle Getrude Moyo away from public scrutiny, bares his soul in court papers. He says his union to Getrude…
MASVINGO – Masvingo wild animals straying from Save Valley Conservancy that was recently taken over by Zanu PF big wigs and securocrats are threatening the lives of thousands of villagers and their livestock in surrounding areas. The Daily News on Sunday has received reports from terrified villagers in parts of Bikita, Gutu and Zaka which…
BEITBRIDGE – Zimbabwe international hopeful Ronald Chitiyo bagged a memorable hattrick as Monomotapa secured a Mbada Diamonds Cup quarterfinal berth after beating Hardbody 3-2 here yesterday. Monoz now face in form Highlanders, who dismissed Blue Rangers 2-1 at Barboufields Stadium yesterday. Jacob Muzvokomba and Piniel Manhope weighed in with the goals for Hardbody in a…
BULAWAYO – Paintings and installations by controversial painter Owen Maseko still lie banned, undusted and unattended at the National Gallery in Bulawayo’s main exhibition space. But with a Supreme Court judgment still hanging over his head, nothing seems to deter the versatile artist from demonstrating his natural creative aptitude coupled with passion. It’s over two…
HARARE – Suspended Zimbabwe football coach Norman Mapeza has pleaded with the Asiagate Ethics Committee, led by Retired Supreme Court judge Ahmed Ebrahim, to conclude its investigation so that he can get on with his life. Mapeza was suspended in February this year alongside over 100 players implicated in the Asiagate scam. The scandal involved…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s motorists are now spoilt for choice as Zimoco has launched a new range of Italian cars. The car dealer on Thursday unveiled its Alfa Romeo and Fiat cars. The Alfa Romeo range includes the thoroughbred sports version, Alfa Romeo 159, aimed at satisfying local appetite for sporty and stylish automobiles. The Zimbabwean…
HARARE – Beverages manufacturer Delta Corporation (Delta) has invested $8 million in the installation of a Polyethylene terephthalate (Pet) bottling line at its Bulawayo plant, as the company seeks to increase capacity. The bottle blow moulding and soft drinks filling line — acquired from Europe — has a rated capacity to run 15 000 bottles…
BULAWAYO – Highlanders are through to the quarterfinals of the Mbada Diamonds Cup after scrapping past Blue Rangers in an ill-tempered match yesterday. The Bulawayo giants have hit a bad patch and yesterday’s game was no different as they failed to play the passing game that has characterised their play this season. Blue Rangers’ delaying…
