adminZifa apologises for AFCON debacle
ZIFA yesterday issued an apology to Zimbabweans after the Warriors suffered a humiliating exit at the 2019 AFCON finals with the association saying bitter lessons have been picked from an adventure that promised so much but delivered very little.
. . . sponsored ‘shutdown’ fails
A “national shutdown” called by shadowy group Tajamuka yesterday flopped, despite revelations that coordinators were paid hefty sums of money through South African contacts.
Tafadzwa Simba quits HIFA
Tafadzwa Simba, an associate executive of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA), has left the organisation to pursue studies outside the country.
Mhofu takes flak for defeat
WHEN Sunday Chidzambwa faced the international media on the eve of the Warriors’ decisive game against DRC, he cast a confident look, declaring his charges were primed to rescue an African Cup of Nations football finals campaign that had gone off the rails in their opening two games.
Govt clears air on US$10m Eskom payment
Government yesterday confirmed paying US$10 million to South African power utility, Eskom, to service the debt to the power utility — and the money was set to be in the receiver’s bank by end of day yesterday.
Ex-Old Mutual boss vs Manuel at the courts
Former Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo has detailed the breakdown of his relationship with Old Mutual chairperson Trevor Manuel in court papers before the South Gauteng High Court, where he alleges that Manuel treated him with ‘‘open hostility’’ and that it was an ‘‘understatement’’ that ‘‘all hell broke loose’’ as a result.
Lionel Messi will have to sweat
SAO PAULO. — Argentina forwards Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero will have to sweat if they’re going to break down Brazil’s watertight defence in their Copa America semi-final football match today, says Selecao striker Gabriel Jesus.
Kim Kardashian drops Kimono brand name
Los Angeles. — Kim Kardashian West is to change the brand name for her latest fashion line following accusations of cultural appropriation.
Zim makes progress on universal access to Internet
Zimbabwe has made significant strides towards achieving the goal of universal access to Internet services, Deputy Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services Jerifan Muswere has said.
Zimondi challenges senior officers
Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) Commissioner-General Retired Major-General Paradzai Zimondi has challenged newly-promoted senior officers in the service to continue advocating and supporting Government policies which are designed for economic growth.