adminChiwandire’s WBC fight could be postponed
TOP Zimbabwean female boxer Kudakwashe “Take Money” Chiwandire was yesterday still holed up in South Africa with under 48 hours left before her scheduled World Boxing Council (WBC) super bantam-weight fight against Yamileth Mercado in Chihuahua, Mexico on Saturday.
Zim finalises online border management system
Travelling Zimbabweans will soon spend no more than a few seconds at immigration desks at all border posts as Government finalises the online border management system.
WFP commits US$54m to mitigate drought in Kenya
NAIROBI. — The World Food Programme (WFP) yesterday committed 7 billion shillings (about 54 million US dollars) as relief assistance to help some 940,300 people facing severe drought in ten counties in Kenya.
Tropical storm Freddy devastates Southern Africa
Tropical Cyclone Freddy hit the coast of Southern Africa for a second time over the weekend, bringing its total death toll to more than 220 people in Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar.
Chigowe hails Dembare’s development side
DYNAMOS development and Under-20 coach Lloyd “Mablanyo” Chigowe is satisfied with the nature of talent at his disposal after the team had their last practice match against Banket United at Kuwadzana Stadium last Saturday.
Muguti descends on wetlands invaders
Local authorities trying to change the use of wetlands to residential or commercial stands, officials issuing building permits for wetland areas, and those doing the actual building, all face legal action and criminal charges, Secretary for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Harare Metropolitan Province Mr Tafadzwa Muguti has warned.
China to resume issuing visas, eases entry policies
BEIJING. — Foreigners with valid visas issued before March 28, 2020 will be allowed to enter China, as the country is adjusting its visa and entry policies to facilitate travel across the border.
Harare man in court for assaulting ZEC officials
A Harare man yesterday appeared in court for allegedly beating up Zimbabwe Electoral Commission officials who were on duty conducting voter education in Epworth.
UK unveils budget plans as workers stage strikes
The United Kingdom’s finance minister, Jeremy Hunt, has hailed his plan aimed at speeding up a stagnating economy as tens of thousands of workers who are furious with the government went on strike, calling for better working conditions and wages that would allow them to navigate a worsening cost-of-living crisis.
Why FiFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup
KIGALI. (AP) — The World Cup group stage format for 2026 was changed to 12 groups of four teams from 16 groups of three teams by FIFA’s Council on Tuesday, increasing the total to 104 matches from 64 in the 2022 tournament in Qatar.