adminNano-tech launched
Herald ReporterThe Ministry of Science and Technology Development has launched nano-technology, a science discipline that involves producing products at the atomic (smallest) level. Speaking at the launch in Harare yesterday, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Heneri Dzinotyiweyi said the advent of nano-technology
Sponsors showdown
Eddie Chikamhi Sports ReporterTHE Premiership boat smashed into stormy waters yesterday with the league’s leadership threatening to cancel the high-profile league clash between the country’s oldest rivals Dynamos and Highlanders at Rufaro on Sunday. The PSL leaders have been irked by the move by the two clubs’ principal sponsors, BancABC, to
Fifa’s Asiagate fix
Sports CorrespondentWORLD football governing body, Fifa, are concerned of the potential serious damage that could be inflicted on the reputation of the global game by the tremors, triggered by the waves of Asiagate boardroom battles, which could turn their corridors in Zurich, Switzerland, into a messy battlefield. Fifa, who are faced with many
Ncube faction rapped
Herald ReporterPolitical observers have castigated the MDC faction led by Professor Welshman Ncube for trying to hold the nation to ransom at the official opening of the Second All Stakeholders’ Conference on Monday. The faction boycotted the official opening of the conference protesting the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara.
Msiska speaks on Mangwiro ban
Grace Chingoma Sports ReporterCAPS United legend, Brenna Msiska says it will be a sad day in football if the club’s coach Taurai Mangwiro is handed a ban from football today. Mangwiro, a former Dynamos winger who has transformed CAPS United into a competitive team that is playing exciting football once again, is fingered in the Asiagate report
Eddie Nyatanga challenges Zifa
Sports ReporterZimbabwe National Soccer Supporters Association president, Eddie “Mboma” Nyatanga, has challenged Zifa to bring finality to the Asiagate saga by announcing all the names of the affected people at once. Nyatanga yesterday said Zifa were only adding to the trauma that most of the implicated people were suffering following the
FC Platinum brace for Mbada
From Paul Mundandi in ZvishavaneFC Platinum have said they are preparing for a Mbada Diamonds Cup semi-final showdown with Monomotapa and not Dynamos. The country’s richest football club said they have not received any official communication from the PSL on the changes. “We have not received an official comment from the PSL and as things stands
Axcil meets VP Mujuru
Ellina Mhlanga Sports ReporterVICE-PRESIDENT Joice Mujuru has commended Formula Two racing hotshot, Axcil Jefferies, for flying the Zimbabwe flag high on the international stage. Jefferies made his debut appearance in Formula Two this year and competed well. Mujuru said she was impressed with the impact the young driver has made around the
I’m not greedy — Benjani
JOHANNESBURG — Former Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari says his decision not to sign for SuperSport United was not motivated by money. Initially Mwaruwari had agreed in principle to sign for United, after impressing Gavin Hunt at training. However, the coach says his team cannot afford Benjani’s salary.Big match fever
Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Senior Sports Reporter
THE blockbuster Battle of the Titans Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match pitting giants Dynamos and Highlanders set for Rufaro Stadium on Sunday will be a “damp squib” if the two teams go ahead and play under conditions set by their principal sponsor, BancABC amid reports that league sponsors Delta Beverages have threatened to pull out.
The move to incentivise the match by the bank has been described as “ambush” and “dirty” marketing by observers.
To cover its back, the PSL has also threatened not to recognise the game as a league match if it is played under the BancABC banner.