adminLionel Messi hits half century
Lionel Messi hit a sumptuous hat-trick, the 50th of his career, to inspire Barcelona to a 4-2 victory over Sevilla on Saturday and take them one step closer to winning the Spanish La Liga football title. Messi was supposed to be lacking fitness and Barca struggling for form, but both delivered a resounding response at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, with two matches against Real Madrid just around the corner.
Chibaya trial set for Wednesday
The trial of MDC-Alliance national organising secretary Amos Chibaya, who is being charged for inciting violence, has been set for Wednesday. Chibaya, who is being represented by Mr Reginald Chidawanyika of Chitere Chidawanyika Legal Practitioners, appeared before Gweru provincial magistrate Ms Charity Maphosa on charges of contravening Section 187 (1) (a) (b) of the criminal codification and reform Act Chapter 9:23.
Matemadanda implores youths to shun violence
Patriotic youths should desist from engaging in acts of violence and should emulate President Mnangagwa who is always preaching peace, a Politburo member has said. Addressing hundreds of mourners at the burial of the chairperson of Children of Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association Cde Sophia Moyo at Mutasa Cemetery in Gweru last week, Deputy Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs Cde Victor Matemadanda said engaging in violence was tantamount to sabotaging gains of the liberation struggle.
Zim academy set for Kabaddi World Cup
Zimbabwe Martial Arts Academy chairman Gilbert Makowah says they have to up their game for the forthcoming Kabaddi World Cup after they were drawn in Group G which includes regular participants, USA, in a draw held over the weekend in Malaysia.
Red Devils, Reds share spoils
Manchester United held title-challengers Liverpool to a goalless draw yesterday. The Red Devils were plagued by injuries — making all three substitutions in the first half — but despite their on-field woes, they regrouped and were able to limit Liverpool to just a handful of chances.
Leicester sack Claude Puel
English Premiership football side Leicester City have sacked manager Claude Puel after 16 months in charge.
City were beaten 4-1 at home by Crystal Palace on Saturday in what proved to be Puel’s final game. Puel (57) leaves the club 12th in the English Premier League having lost five of their last six league games.
Sri-Lankans savour rare victory
Sri Lankan politicians, cricket legends and newspapers were gushing praise yesterday after the national team’s “unthinkable” series triumph against South Africa. The depleted Sri Lankan side led by interim captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the two-Test series at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Saturday in a stunning performance.
I don’t favour Jah Prayzah: Blaqs
Award-winning videographer Vusa Hlatshwayo, affectionately known as Blaqs, has trumped on sentiments that he favours some artistes over others. This follows accusations that he sabotages other artistes in favour of Jah Prayzah.
Zanu-PF retains 2 council seats
Zanu-PF has retained the Beitbridge East Ward 15 and Matobo North Ward 25 rural district council seats in Matabeleland South. Beitbridge East Ward 15 candidate for Zanu-PF, Cde Rabson Mbedzi garnered 638 votes against MDC-Alliance candidate Mr Victor Moyo who had 54 votes.
Tributes pour in for Dorothy Masuka
As news of the death of Zimbabwean-born South African jazz singer Dorothy Masuka filtered through, many chose to use social media to remember her. South African Minister of Arts and…