adminZim 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…
Shurugwi rapist jailed 30 years
A Shurugwi man has been jailed 30 years for turning a girl into a sex slave for over three years. Ernest Kwekani (28) appeared before Gweru regional magistrate Mrs Phathekile Msipa facing several counts of raping the complainant, now 12-years-old, who is his friend’s daughter.
DDF engages in rural developmental projects
THE District Development Fund (DDF) is working to ensure that President Mnangagwa’s “Zimbabwe is Open for Business” policy benefits everyone through rural and urban infrastructural development. Speaking at a National Integrated Result-based Management Strategic Planning Workshop in Darwendale last week, secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet in charge of the DDF and related infrastructure, Mr James Jonga said the new dispensation will not prosper without proper infrastructure facilities.
Register for pension benefits, workers urged
Daniel Mhonda Mutare Correspondent Workers in the education sector have been encouraged to register for pension benefits with insurance and assurance companies countrywide to reduce the incidence of poverty after…