admin‘Red and blue’ as United, Everton triumph over stubborn rivals
Manchester United proved yesterday that their recovery under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is no flash in the pan, with Marcus Rashford pouncing to seal a 1-0 win in a thrilling contest against Tottenham. The two sides went toe-to-toe in an open game but while both teams had multiple chances, United goalkeeper David de Gea proved the difference, making a string of phenomenal saves.
Matiza appoints new Zinara board
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Joel Biggie Matiza has appointed a new board for the Zimbabwe National Road Administration chaired by Engineer Michael Madanha. Eng Madanha is a seasoned engineer who has served as Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development in 2013.
‘Special Class’ tickles many
It all started as a dream to spice up local comedy, harnessing individual talent, with a goal to diversify from the usual “skits” that had dominated the industry of late. With just six episodes on, circulating on social media and via their YouTube channel, hitting over 35 000 views per episode, low-budget comedy series “Special Class” seems to have struck the right chord.
NAAZ upgrade coaches
NATIONAL Athletics Association of Zimbabwe president Tendai Tagara is confident the 27 coaches who are taking up an upgrading course under the tutelage of internationally-acclaimed athletics instructor Volker Herrmann will help transform the sport in the country.
GMB manager, wife arrested
A GRAIN Marketing Board (GMB) Gweru depot manager and his wife have been arrested for fraud after they allegedly transferred over $25 000 into the depot’s account before demanding the same amount in cash. Lazarus Vhengere and his wife Tanatsiwa Munyanyiwa appeared before Gweru magistrate Mr Progress Murandu last week for initial remand.
Illegal fuel dealer jailed
A MUTARE man has been slapped with 30 days in prison by a citymagistrate after he was found selling diesel without a licence. Temptation Makorera (23) of house number 4 Murahwa Industrial Site, Green Market, Sakubva, was charged with contravening Section 29(1) of the Petroleum Act (Chapter 13:22).
Gweru avails 500 vending stalls
GWERU City Council has availed over 500 vending stalls to accommodate vendors who have been selling their products at undesignated points. In an interview last week, the city council’s spokesperson, Mr Manford Gambiza, said the local authority recently removed illegal vendors from the central business district (CBD) pavements following a typhoid outbreak.
Zim Korfball team in a fix
Rashiwe Murisa Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE’s dream of participating in their maiden World Korfball Championships is hanging in the balance as the Zimbabwe Korfball Federation are struggling to raise the affiliation…
Serena shooting for Slam history
Serena Williams has adopted a low profile ahead of the Australian Open, but rival players admit the American’s shadow looms large in Melbourne as she eyes a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam tennis crown.
Phil Masinga dies
JOHANNESBURG. — Former Leeds United and South African soccer star Phil “Chippa” Masinga has died, aged 49. The South African international striker spent two years at Elland Road, but passed…