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By Sikhumbuzo MoyoHIGHLANDERS have announced a 30-member 2012 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League squad that has only two players from outside Bulawayo while 17 of the players come from the club’s junior structures.
Muamba was ‘dead’ for 78 minutes
LONDON — Bolton Wanderers’ Fabrice Muamba has made a miraculous recovery after being “in effect dead” for 78 minutes following his cardiac arrest in last Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final, doctors said on Wednesday.
Fifa to insure players on international duty
Fifa President Sepp Blatter says the governing body will insure players on international duty in a move expected to satisfy Europe’s top clubs.Leaders Real rattled as Barca close in
MADRID — Back-to-back draws for leaders Real Madrid have blown the title race wide open in Spain and pursuers Barcelona, who have cut the deficit to six points from 10, will seek to crank up the pressure tomorrow.
Hubby sets wife, boyfriend ablaze
Court Reporter
AN Epworth woman was seriously burnt after her husband caught her being intimate with another man in their bedroom and set the grass-thatched house on fire.
The incident occurred on Christmas Day last year.
Russell Tawadya (28) of 3335 Overspill, could not contain his anger after finding his wife’s alleged loverin his house and he set the house on fire.
The wife, Amanda Nyama, sustained severe burns and is still admitted at Parirenyatwa Hospital while her sister and the suspected lover were treated and discharged.
Tawadya had been on the run since December last year and was only arrested this month.
He appeared in court yesterday charged with attempted murder and was not asked to plead.
Magistrate Mr Donald Ndirowei remanded him in custody to April 5 for routine remand and advised him to apply for bail at the High Court.
Scores bid Andy Brown farewell
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka in MBERENGWA
SCORES of fans, friends and relatives yesterday thronged Mudavanhu Village here for the burial of veteran musician Andy Bro-wn.
The prolific lead guitarist succumbed to severe pneumonia at Parirenyatwa Hospital last Friday.
Affectionately-known as Muzukuru by his adoring fans, Brown died a few weeks after he returned from a tour of Sweden.
He had celebrated his 50th birthday on the eve of his death.
His daughters Amara and Chengeto performed an ode to their dad before his burial.
Andy Brown’s widow Nadine was overcome with grief.
The upcoming musicians, who are following in their father’s footsteps, sent part of the crowd into tears as they mourned the fiery guitarist whose music reflected Zimbabwean culture.
When Brown’s body arrived at his rural home on Wednesday, villagers sang and danced the night
Zesa billing woes to stay
Lloyd Gumbo Herald Reporter
BILLING problems in Harare and Bulawayo could persist longer amid reports the State Procurement Board has withdrawn prepaid meters tender awards for the two cities.
The board had reportedly erroneously awarded tenders to a South African company, Nyamezele (Pvt) Ltd, in breach of its tender regulations.
Consumers want prepaid meters which allow them to pay for electricity they would have used as opposed to estimated bills.
Energy and Power Development Minister Elton Mangoma confirmed the development yesterday.
“I am not happy with these delays because we are holding the country to ransom over administrative issues.
“I was actually talking to my people (ministry officials) that we would want to meet with the tender board over a number of issues because to them it might be work as usual but to us its completely
Handle BancABC, NetOne stand-off with care — PSL
Augustine Hwata Sports ReporterTHE Premier Soccer League believes the stand-off between NetOne and BancABC centred on Dynamos in this year’s NetOne Charity Shield is a matter that should be handled with utmost care.
Highlanders announce squad
From Sikhumbuzo Moyo in BulawayoHIGHLANDERS have announced a 30-member 2012 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League squad that has only two players from outside Bulawayo while 17 of the players come from the club’s junior structures.
Mutyavaviri’s chance to shine
Grace Chingoma Sports ReporterMIGHTY Warriors defender Ruvimbo “Zuma” Mutyavaviri has been given a big chance to break into the European league after being handed a three-month attachment at Swedish top-flight side Kalmar.