‘Polytechnics critical to economy’

Nyemudzai Kakore Herald Correspondent Government will not transform polytechnics into degree-offering institutions as they should not shift from their mandate of offering skilled personnel for industry. It is believed that most polytechnics…

Smith, Khawaja frustrate England

SYDNEY. — Australia captain Steve Smith continued to be England’s Ashes nemesis yesterday as he passed 6 000 Test cricket runs in an unbeaten knock of 44 to help his…

Serena out of Aussie Open

MELBOURNE. — Defending champion Serena Williams pulled out of the Australian Open tennis tournament yesterday, saying she was “super close”, but still not at the level she needs to be…

Mourinho dismisses Man United exit talk

MANCHESTER — Jose Mourinho has dismissed reports he may walk out on Manchester United this summer as “garbage”, saying he sees himself staying long-term at the English Premier League soccer…

Barkley signs for Chelsea

LONDON. — Midfielder Ross Barkley has described his £15 million move from Everton to Chelsea as “unbelievable” and “a fresh start”. The England international (24) has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal with…

This is the year to check your soul

Bishop B. Manjoro Dunamis Compliments and happy blessed New Year. I’m glad you made it by the grace of the Lord. The year 2018 is a wonderful year, the year of acceleration, a…

Peterhansel eyes 14th Dakar win

LIMA. — Stephane Peterhansel will target a 14th victory on the Dakar Rally, played out over 9 000km of gruelling terrain which includes criss-crossing the Andes and confronting the unique…

Real Madrid spot on

MADRID. — Two penalties helped Real Madrid to a healthy 3-0 win in the first leg of their Copa Del Rey tie with second-tier Numancia on Thursday night, while Barcelona…

NAAZ’s first athletics meet on tomorrow

Ellina Mhlanga Sports Reporter THE National Sports Stadium B Arena comes alive tomorrow when athletes from across the country meet for the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe first track and field…

Curtain comes down on New Winners tourney

Ellina Mhlanga Sports Reporter The New Winners tennis tournament came to an end yesterday with Andrew Kunaka and Rufaro Magarira clinching the Under-18 boys and girls titles respectively at Harare Sports…