HARARE – The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has summoned FC Platinum mentor Norman Mapeza and Dynamos assistant coach Murape Murape to appear before their Disciplinary Committee. Both coaches have been charged “for allegedly committing acts of misconduct” arising from their behaviour during their teams’ matches. [Adz] Mapeza completely lost his cool after watching his side…
HARARE – Harare City assistant coach Witness Munkuli says they are ready to face an FC Platinum backlash when the two sides clash in the Chibuku Super Cup semi-final at Mandava Stadium today. The Sunshine Boys defeated the platinum miners 2-1 in a league match at Rufaro Stadium earlier this month — a result that…
BULAWAYO – Daily News journalist, Jeffrey Muvundusi, has released a collection of poems titled “The Elusive Thigh Gap.” The 55-paged book, which was edited by poet-cum -playwright Bhekumusa Moyo and published by Komaseko Publishers, owned by controversial visual artist Owen Maseko, highlights various socio-economic and political situations that the nation has grappled with over the…
BULAWAYO – Bulawayo-based teacher and author Bryony Rheam has launched an educational website called Fundiswa. According to Rheam, the site www.fundiswa.com, is aimed at offering interesting and thought-provoking news and articles about all aspects of education from primary to secondary level in Zimbabwe. [GoogleAd] “The idea was born out of my desire to see more…
HARARE – Rising Zimbabwean filmmaker Joe Njagu says the film “Escape,” which was launched during the Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) early this month, is the best production he has been involved in to date. Njagu co-directed the highly rated film with British academic and filmmaker Agnieszka Piotrowska. Shot in Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom,…
HARARE – Zimbabwean gospel music stars Mechanic Manyeruke, Mathias Mhere and Bethany Pasinawako will make a two-show tour of the United Kingdom (UK) in December. The three gospel artistes will share the stage with UK-based Timothy Ngwenya and Rhoda “Mai Tongogara” Masawi at the second edition of the annual Explosion of Praise Concert which will…
HARARE – The National Federation of Zimbabwe Bodybuilding and Fitness (NFZBBF) is making today’s Mr and Ms Zimbabwe contest a family show by including a children’s category at the event. The contest is scheduled for this evening at the Harare International School in Mt Pleasant with as many categories never experienced before in local bodybuilding…
HARARE – The National Federation of Zimbabwe Bodybuilding and Fitness (NFZBBF) has joined hands with the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) to combat the use of steroids and illegal supplements. A number of bodybuilders have used steroids and prohibited supplements which have harmful side effects to the body. NFZBBF secretary Claude Shambare said the move…
HARARE – Cement manufacturer PPC will this year bankroll the Cosafa Under-20 football tournament as it marks a return after a three-year sabbatical. The tournament was last held in 2013 when South Africa claimed the title with a 2-0 victory over Kenya in the final. This year’s tournament will see 14 countries taking part, with…
HARARE – Local Paralympians have petitioned the Zimbabwe National Paralympics Committee (ZNPC) accusing the board of failing to develop the sports as part of their mandate and for operating in isolation. Zimbabwe was only represented by six athletes at last month’s Paralympics Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after ZNPC failed to send a host…
