ZIMBABWE Cricket captain Hamilton Masakadza expressed his heartfelt sympathy on behalf his team yesterday in the wake of Cyclone Idai that left a trail of destruction in Manicaland and Masvingo provinces. [GoogleAd] The death toll from the violent storms that ravaged the country is hovering above 100. “The cricket community is deeply saddened by the…
CANCERSERVE Trust inaugural Golf Day tees off this morning at Chapman Golf Club as the non-profit-making organisation seeks to raise funds for related cases in the country. The tournament is open to every participant who is willing to contribute towards the fight against cancer. Participants, however, are required to pay participation fee of $60 per…
THE Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) president Felton Kamambo yesterday revealed his board had made alternative plans for the Warriors’ kit ahead of their crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Congo amid indications that their Umbro kit might not arrive on time. [GoogleAd] The Umbro kit deal announced by Zifa over a month…
African Medallion Group founder Frank Buyanga has condemned the shooting of two guards after 10 robbers pounced on his Toyota Land Cruiser in an attempt to steal gold in Boksburg, South Africa. [GoogleAd] Two men, Francois Swart and Dale Collins, were seriously injured during the attack, sparking outrage in a country with some of the world’s worst rates…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has revealed government’s plan to buy riot hardware and water cannons for police officers in a bid to stop relying on the military in containing violent demonstrations. [GoogleAd] This comes as a South African non-governmental organisation Gift for the Givers recently donated R55 million to government for training police officers and purchasing protective…
CASH-STRAPPED Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has set itself on a collision course with residents after it approved a plan to splash US$900 each per day on hotel accommodation for four council officials from Durban, South Africa during this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) exhibition. [GoogleAd] BCC will spend US$26 120 on food, accommodation, transport,…
Menacing goblins have forced a school in Lupane, Matabeleland North Province, to shut down, leaving teachers and hundreds of pupils stranded. [GoogleAd] So stubborn has been the nocturnal creatures that they have resisted efforts by traditionalists, religious leaders, education authorities and parents to exorcise them from Luhumbe Primary School in ward 21 under Chief Mabhikwa….
THE Gokwe community has welcomed the call by the Education ministry for teachers to be conversant in at least three indigenous languages, a move which they said will improve the pass rate. [GoogleAd] Speaking at the commissioning of classroom blocks in four Gokwe North schools, Chief Nenyuka said the region has been looked down upon…
United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres is “deeply troubled” by the loss of life in Zimbabwe after a tropical cyclone killed 98 people and injured scores. [GoogleAd] Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the secretary-general, said in a statement yesterday that the UN boss is saddened by the loss of life, destruction of property and displacement of people due…
THE Anti-Corruption Trust of Southern Africa (ACT-SA) has called for an investigation into reports that officials at the Kwekwe Depot of the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) are allegedly receiving bribes in exchange for drivers’ licences. [GoogleAd] Obert Chinhamo, the director of ACT-SA said complainants have singled out four officials who are soliciting for bribes of…
