HARARE – New Zimbabwe football coach Klaus-Dieter Pagels says he will only pick players who fit his philosophy as this afternoon’s international friendly against Botswana mark the start of a new era for the Warriors. The Warriors, who will be playing their first international since the disbandment of the entire national side in October, take…
HARARE – A much-awaited draft on Zimbabwe’s constitution — to pave way for key elections in the country — was yesterday tabled in Parliament for debate today and Thursday, as it is expected to take centre stage in both houses this week. Douglas Mwonzora, the Constitutional Select Committee (Copac) co-owner, yesterday gave notice in the…
HARARE – The SPAR and Lion Lager Summer Series get underway at Old Hararians on Saturday under a new format set to give Zimbabwe Sevens Rugby selectors a better view of the talent on offer. With the Harare International Sevens tournament slated for March in Harare fast approaching, selectors feel this edition of the Summer…
HARARE – Adult vagrants arrested during a police clean-up exercise to remove homeless people from Harare’s central business district will appear in court today. Police spokesperson Tadious Chibanda said the vagrants will be charged under the Child Protection Act. Chibanda said adults who forced their children into the streets to beg for food and money…
HARARE – Traffic came to a standstill in Harare as police officers swooped on homeless people and street children in an exercise meant to clean up the city. The clean-up, code named Usagara Mumugwagwa (Leave the streets) is targeting vagrants who have flooded the streets pestering the public for food and money. Some of the…
HARARE – Zimbabwe cricket coach Alan Butcher admitted yesterday that a bitter race row which erupted in the game had been a distraction in the build-up to the upcoming West Indies tour, but said the team was now focusing on action on the field. Zimbabwean cricket walked into a racial storm at the beginning of…
HARARE – Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane expressed satisfaction with his team’s tour of Zimbabwe after closing with a goalless draw against local champions Dynamos on Sunday. The Brazilians, who were on a five-day tour of the country, were denied a tour clean-sweep by DeMbare, having beaten Highlanders 2-0 and CAPS United 4-1 in their…
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe is delaying announcing poll dates to forestall the early arrival of foreign observers expected to monitor the forthcoming general election, analysts have said. The octogenarian, facing his greatest challenge in 33 years, has been accused by the international community of trying to rig the southern African country’s forthcoming watershed presidential…
HARARE – Upon reaching the imposing wall and gate which secure Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, one cannot help but feel edgy because of the presence of several stern-looking guards. The very old, half destroyed wooden bench where the soldiers sit tells a tale of what is happening on the inside of Harare’s biggest correctional facility….
HARARE – Buffaloes will hold final trials this week as the club seeks to reinforce its squad for the upcoming 2013 season. The Mutare side’s head coach Saul Chaminuka is looking to acquire at least five players with top-flight experience in an effort to better their sixth place finish of last season. “We are going…
