THE Chibuku Super Cup match pitting Simba Bhora and Highlanders was abandoned with barely 10 minuted to go at Wadzanai Stadium in Shamva yesterday after Highlanders refused to continue with the encounter. This came after the hosts Simba Bhora were awarded a contentious penalty late on despite replays clearly showing that Bosso defender Peter Muduhwa…
Cloud Fusire at at THE HEART STADIUM THE HEART STADIUM AIRFORCE of Zimbabwe side Chapungu Queens were crowned the inaugural winners of the Heart Cup after hammering police side Black Mambas Queens 4-0 in the final played here yesterday. Chapungu dominated from the onset and went to the break leading two-nil courtesy of striker Ethel…
LOCAL sports administrators continue to get recognition from their peers with seasoned handball coach and administrator, Taurai Muberekwa the latest to secure a top post in the region after being appointed the new Zone 6 Beach Handball Commission chairperson. One of the most experienced local handball coaches, Muberekwa is currently head coach at Bulawayo-based handball…
Book review by Nyashadzashe ChikumbuTitle: Inside Harare Alcatraz and OtherShort StoriesAuthor: Andrew ChatoraPublisher: Kharis PublishingPages: 188Published: 2024 ZIMBABWE as a literary country isn’t particularly famed for its short stories, or its short story writers, its poets, yes, its novelists, yes, its essayists, of course—but rarely and far between are its short story writers. The short…
OCTOBER is set to be an electrifying month for music lovers, as top musicians across diverse genres are gearing up to release their highly-anticipated albums. Among those leading the charge are gospel star Janet Manyowa who will release a new album titled ‘Worship Moments: Open Heavens’ on October 25 at the Celebration Centre Foyer in…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s assent to the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Bill is a significant step towards protecting children from sexual exploitation and child marriages. The new law imposes severe penalties on convicted paedophiles, including imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine not exceeding level 12. This legislation is crucial in addressing the…
THIS year alone, I have handled two issues of concern in the National Media: one to do with AMH on Zimbabwe-Zambia relations, and another to do with the Modus Media Group in respect of a mishap in the group’s marketing arm. The first was an editorial problem, the second a production error. Both related to…
ZIMBABWE’s once-reliable hydropower supply from the Kariba Dam is facing increasing strain due to the effects of climate change. An El Niño-induced drought has contributed to lower water levels in the Kariba reservoir, while outdated equipment at Hwange frequently breaks down, reducing the country’s overall electricity production capacity. The southern African country ― with an…
A MALE student at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) was found dead in his room at the new student complex, with the body in an advanced state of decomposition. The student’s identity is being withheld pending notification of his family. Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube confirmed the incident. “We are aware of…
ZIMBABWE Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has signed a 20-year partnership with Defend, a wildlife rescue organisation, to elevate Chizarira National Park to a beacon of biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism destination. Speaking during the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) ceremony in Chizarira National Park on Friday, the ZimParks director general Fulton…
