HARARE – The long road to the Mbada Diamonds Cup final has begun and the dream is well and truly on for the 16 clubs involved. The country’s richest football competition roars into life with first round of matches spread across the country this weekend. What mostly raises anticipation for this tournament than any…
By Bridget Mananavire HARARE – Tichaona Mutedza, the brother of murdered police Inspector Petros Mutedza, told the High Court yesterday that the deceased’s private parts and tongue were missing. He sensationally claimed that the 29 accused should be set free as the real killers are still free. Mutedza, 39, younger brother to the deceased,…
HARARE – Movement for Democratic Change, MDC led by Welshman Ncube has launched a ‘‘Yes’’ vote campaign to the new draft constitution. The launch comes hardly a week after Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s MDC also launched its ‘‘Vote Yes’’ constitutional campaign at a rally held at the Harare Show grounds. Edward Mkhosi, constitution select committee…
By Vasco Chaya, Entertainment HARARE – Apama Styles members deserted the troupe’s founder and leader David Machowa en mass to form their own group Madness Styles. Poor wages and the founder’s ineffective focus on the welfare of the band members were key concerns raised by the group . “We have been patient for a…
By Vasco Chaya, Entertainment Writer HARARE – Like Tryson Chimbetu, Shemu Mashonganyika aka Chibage of the Sounds of the Muddy Face is grateful for tremendous support his band received from Sungura Ace, Alick Macheso. Sounds of the Muddy Face toured the country performing as opening act to Macheso for six months, a move that…
HARARE – Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said yesterday he will be tying the knot with his fiancée on Saturday in Umwinsidale in Harare, but there will be a public ceremony in the morning of the same day. The PM’s spokesperson Luke Tamborinyoka told the Daily News after the High Court threw out attempts by Tsvangirai’s…
BULAWAYO – State Enterprises minister and mainstream MDC Bulawayo provincial chairman Gorden Moyo said the smaller faction of the MDC led by Welshman Ncube is being used by Zanu PF to stage-manage mass defections from his party. “We checked our records with our entire branch and district structures and we were satisfied that this was…
By Taurai Mangudhla, Business Writer HARARE – British Airways (BA) is expected to start flying to Harare next year, adding to the number of international and regional airlines landing on Zimbabwe’s runways, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief executive Karikoga Kaseke says. BA’s move comes amid increasing interest among airlines to fly to Harare. Fly Emirates…
BULAWAYO – Highlanders suffered a fresh setback in their Castle Premiership title quest after city rivals Chicken Inn held them to a frustrating draw here yesterday. Bosso were a pale shadow of the team that has dazzled opponents this season and played second fiddle to the Gamecocks from the first whistle. “It was a difficult…
HARARE – Black Rhinos’ charge towards the Northern Region Division One championship got a major boost after they held second-placed DStv Rangers to an entertaining draw yesterday. The One Commando-based soldiers had to dig deep to earn the point after Manuel Meleka gave Rangers the lead in the 65th minute with an inch perfect lob…
