HARARE – A group of war veterans have warned the Parliamentary select committee (Copac) that they do not want to be forced into another “liberation struggle” over differences that can easily be resolved through dialogue. Jabulani Sibanda, the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veteran Association chairperson, told a Harare press conference that the select committee must…
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe yesterday reiterated his statements that the coalition government was so dysfunctional that it is even failing to pay its workers. The Zanu PF leader said this at the opening of a Research and Intellectual Expo and said it was time to call time off this uneasy power-sharing administration with Prime…
HARARE – In a sign of lack of respect for journalists and their role in informing the nation, Zimbabwe’s football team management yesterday snubbed reporters who intended to cover the team’s preparations for Sunday’s African Nations Cup qualifier against Angola. Coach Rahman Gumbo on Tuesday declined to entertain requests from reporters, and as if that…
NORTH CAROLINA – A Democratic National Convention vital to President Barack Obama’s re-election bid will hear from former President Bill Clinton on Wednesday after the first lady and other opening night speakers urged supporters to fight for a man they portrayed as a strong leader committed to equal opportunity for all. Cheering delegates also heard…
HARARE – Dynamos’ title defence yesterday received a huge boost following the Zifa Appeals Committee’s ruling awarding the club three forfeited points from their contentious 4-2 win over Hwange in May. For the first time this season, Dynamos have climbed to the top of the Castle Premiership log standings, level on 46 points with undefeated…
HARARE – Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club — Wednesday club Betterball Medal winners were 1. T. Chingwena and C. Jairos – 57 net; 2. J. Muchochomi and T. Chingwena – 60; 3. A. Jones and B. Dale – 61; 4. A.De Beer and B. Lowe – 63; 5. c/o S. Brown and V. Macmillan – 64;…
HARARE – Ordinarily, a mere point should not spark too much celebration, but CAPS United coach Taurai Mangwiro believes last weekend’s goalless draw with Buffaloes could kick-start a revival at the fallen Harare giants. Until Sunday’s draw away to the Mutare soldiers, United had gone on a seven-game losing streak, conceding 13 goals in a…
JOHANNESBURG – Newly-promoted South African Premiership club Chippa United have dumped Byron Madzokere a month after agreeing to sign the Zimbabwean defender and applying for his work permit, with the club now having switched its preference to Nigerian centre back James Okwuosa. Okwousa — who has been playing for Enugu Rangers in the Nigerian Premier…
HARARE – A war between Zanu PF Cabinet ministers over the control of a multi-million dollar Lowveld wildlife business has taken a new twist, with local chiefs demanding the eviction of top officials who have taken over the area. Government and industry insiders say the fight over Save conservancies has escalated because top politicians are…
HARARE – Stand-up comedian Kenny “Konscious” Chivizhe is resuming shows this month at Reps Theatre. He last performed at Sports Diner International last year in Harare during the open mic sessions. This month, he has lined up three shows, one on Friday, the other on September 14 and 21. “This Friday the audience should look…
