adminZifa replaces suspended Banda, Hokonya
By Ricky Zililo
ZIFA moved swiftly to replace suspended board members Gift Banda and Patrick Hokonya with their regional deputies until investigations of match-fixing levelled against them have been completed.
Zifa Southern Region vice-chairman Morgan Dube who is based in Victoria Falls will assume the chairman’s position while his Central Region compatriot Patrick Hill steps in for Hokonya.
Hill is based at Blanket Mine in Gwanda.
Gold panner jailed
Court Reporter
A 19-year-old gold panner from Inyathi in Bubi district has been sentenced to two years in prison for panning for gold at a protected mine.
Match-fixing could cost Central Region
By Noel Munzabwa
The Central Soccer League could lose several thousands of dollars in sponsorship packages that were in the pipeline following allegations of match-fixing.
Restructuring of parastatals slow: Moyo
By Oliver Kazunga
THE restructuring process of identified public enterprises has been slow partly because of lack of commitment from the line ministries and management of the enterprises, a Cabinet Minister has said.
Last year, under the first phase of the restructuring programme, the Government prioritised the privatisation and commercialisation of 10 entities as part of its efforts to improve operational efficiency.
Breakaway association to push for standard contract for coaches
By Sikhumbuzo Moyo
A breakaway coaches association representative body says it will push for a standard contract for all coaches so as to safeguard the interests of its members.
The move is set to be implemented in the coming season.
From Paul Nkala in Beijing, China
CHINA’s State Council Information Office is in the process of working on the smooth flow of information from different players to ensure the media gets it across to the people and the world.
Man jailed for attempted murder
Beitbridge Reporter
A 32-year-old Beitbridge man was yesterday sentenced to 10 years in jail for striking his sister-in-law several times in the head using an axe resulting in her sustaining serious injuries.
Malema song flying off shelves
Durban — A controversial song about suspended ANCYL president Julius Malema is flying off the shelves in Durban music stores, Isolezwe reported yesterday.
Weekend entertainment diary
By Givemore Muzariri
DIFFERENT leisure centres in and outside Bulawayo will this weekend unpack an assortment of entertainment packages for their revellers as they count down to the Christmas festivities.
Govt urged to gazette cow hide prices
The Government should regulate prices of cow hide to ensure small-holder and communal farmers benefit.