adminTeam Manyuchi boxers shine
FIVE male and two female boxers from the recently-launched Charles Manyuchi Sports Academy put up a sterling performance in their bouts, with three of them posting knock-outs to qualify for Team Zimbabwe bound for Maputo for the Zone 4 Games next week.
De Bruyne can win Ballon d’Or
MANCHESTER. — Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne will be a serious Ballon d’Or contender if he wins major titles with the English Premier League club, according to his manager Pep Guardiola.
Bowler Tahir racially abused
JOHANNESBURG. — South Africa bowler Imran Tahir was racially abused by a spectator during victory over India in the fourth one-day international, says Cricket South Africa (CSA). Tahir (38) reported the alleged incident to stadium security, who accompanied him to identify the spectator at the Wanderers on Saturday.
Mourinho hammers Sanchez
NEWCASTLE. — Jose Mourinho singled out Alexis Sanchez and Anthony Martial for their profligacy in Manchester United’s surprise defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday. The Red Devils are in danger of being sucked back into the top-four battle after Matt Ritchie’s strike secured a 1-0 victory for the hosts, though United had plenty of chances to level the scores and even win the match.
Zim, Afghanistan primed to generate excitement
THE ODI series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan is primed to generate much excitement after the second match produced an extraordinary conicidence in one day cricket with a thrilling reversal of scores in Sharjah at the weekend.
Banking sector to fund $366m housing projects
THE banking sector is projected to build 11 611 housing units valued at $365, 63 million by year end from 5 700 housing units valued at $172, 08 million built in 2017, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya has said.
ZNLWVA compiles list of members dispossessed of farms
THE Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) is compiling a list of war veterans who were dispossessed of farms by members by the G40 cabal during the reign of former President Cde Robert Mugabe.
Council repairs roads, courts investors
Harare City Council, which has embarked on a road repair project, is appealing to investors with interests in infrastructure development to come forward and partner the city in the rehabilitation of roads. Council has started repairing a number of roads using a $25 million facility.
Zuma threatens ‘to retaliate’ if recalled: report
President Jacob Zuma was “was very arrogant” and refused to resign when told by the ANC that its National Executive Committee (NEC) had resolved to remove him, AFP reported.
Minister wants dam contamination probed
Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister Cde Owen Ncube has called on responsible authorities to launch an investigation into reports of poisonous chemicals having been discharged into Sebakwe Dam on the outskirts of Kwekwe.