HARARE – The new Ford Ranger vehicles promised to Parliamentarians by government last month are turning out to be a pie in the sky as almost 90 percent of the legislators are yet to receive them. This comes amid revelations that the cash-strapped government, which is being accused of profligate spending on perks for ministers…
HARARE – Chinese vice President Li Yuanchao spent less than an hour in Zimbabwe en route to Zambia for a four-day official visit, were he signed development loan and grant agreements worth $64 million. Li Yuanchao spent less than an hour in Zimbabwe on Wednesday during a stopover at the Harare International Airport en-route to…
HARARE – Vice president Joice Mujuru should be commended for launching the National Action Plan against Rape which is indeed a step in the right direction. Rape in itself is not only a crime of violence but has far reaching consequences on survivors and this initiative will go a long way in nipping in the…
HARARE – Highlanders coach Kelvin Kaindu believes that his players now have what it takes to end Dynamos’ dominance when the two giants of Zimbabwean football at National Sports Stadium this afternoon. You have to go back to 2006 to find the last time the Bulawayo giants were able to beat DeMbare in a league…
HARARE – Dynamos midfielder Masimba Mambare has expressed displeasure of missing the clash against his former club Highlanders at the National Sports Stadium this afternoon. Mambare hogged the limelight during the off-season transfer window when he dumped Bosso for bitter rivals DeMbare at the start of the year. The move raised tensions between the two…
HARARE – With the epic clash between Dynamos and Highlanders on this afternoon at the National Sports Stadium, the Daily News on Sunday’s Deputy Sports Editor, Nigel Matongorere looks at the key battles that are likely to influence the result. Kuda Mahachi v Stephen Alimenda Mahachi has been Highlanders’ livewire this season whenever he is…
LONDON – Lingering doubts about the fitness of world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo have left Portugal in disarray ahead of their World Cup Group G clash with the United States in Manaus tonight. Already reeling from a crushing 4-0 defeat to Germany in their opener, Portugal face almost certain elimination if they lose…
KADOMA – Triangle coach Biggie Zuze was satisfied with his team’s performance in yesterday goalless draw here against Black Rhinos in a Castle Premiership match. The sugar cane farmers, who have had a difficult start to their 2014 campaign, now have 10 points from 12 matches but are still in the relegation zone. “I think…
HARARE – After a depleted Zimbabwe national rugby team relinquished its African title with a hard-fought final 29-17 loss to Kenya at the African Championships in July last year, many remedial theories emerged. Losing to Kenya in the final was a cause of great disappointment as Zimbabwe travelled to Madagascar minus several key members following…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is trying to lure Afghanistan to replace Bangladesh, who cancelled the Zimbabwe A tour that was scheduled for next month. The Zimbabwe national team hosts South Africa in a one-off Test match from August 9 before engaging the Proteas in three ODIs. Australia, who will be travelling to Zimbabwe for…
