THE Mighty Warriors sealed their place in the Cosafa Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought one-nil victory over Botswana yesterday.The breakthrough came in the 69th minute with veteran striker Rutendo Makore scoring the all-important goal.Victory meant Zimbabwe finished in second place in Group B with seven points, the same tally as that of group winners Zambia,…
RISING vocalist Batsie Munyoro is confident of flying the Zimbabwean flag high on the world’s biggest talent platforms after securing a place on America’s Got Talent (AGT).The youthful singer, who is currently studying in Mauritius, began his AGT journey on February 21 with a virtual audition, ahead of the live competition scheduled for April during…
A 36-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo kombi driver has been sentenced to an effective three years in prison after pleading guilty to having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl.Godwell Mumba appeared before Bulawayo magistrate, Themba Chimiso, where he admitted to the charge of having sexual intercourse with a minor.He was convicted on his own plea and sentenced to…
ADOPTING coordinated inspections and digital systems is critical to eliminating bottlenecks between Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa, the government has said.Officially opening the Trilateral Joint Route Management Group and Joint Committee meeting in Harare yesterday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Transport, Joy Makumbe, called for institutional cooperation, infrastructure alignment, and a shift in…
THE MCM Estates-Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) gets underway this weekend with 20 teams once again battling for the coveted title which comes with the added incentive of a place in the top flight for the champions.But for the first time since the 2022 campaign, much will also be at stake in the first half…
THE government has earmarked US$2,4 billion over the next five years under the National Action Plan to expand children’s access to essential services.Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister of Public Service, Edgar Moyo, said the investment would strengthen protection mechanisms, build community capacity, curb child labour, and ensure more effective enforcement…
THE Zimbabwe Sables have scored a major off‑field victory, sealing a partnership with CFAO Mobility that will cover the team’s transport needs and logistic requirements.As part of the deal, the Sables drove away with three donated vehicles, an invaluable boost that ensures the team can focus on tackling opponents on the pitch rather than logistical…
A BULAWAYO couple has been remanded out of custody awaiting judgment in a case in which they are accused of defrauding an unsuspecting pair of more than US$1 000 through a bogus travel agency.Simbarashe Dube, 36, and his wife, Nokuthula Mpofu, 32, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Challenge Manhembe facing a charge of fraud.They were remanded…
JANUARY Disease has killed more than 1 000 cattle nationwide since the current agricultural season began, the deputy minister of Agriculture, Davis Marapira, revealed yesterday.Addressing the media after touring the Agroshape chemical manufacturing facility in Harare, Marapira stated the government had funded the production of veterinary medicines to curb the outbreak.“We have lost approximately 10…
The bitter feud between DANet founder Obadiah Musindo and Wilson Masokowere has escalated after Masokowere filed for rescission of a High Court…
