Unlocking football finance

THE constant reminder that football is now big business globally may sound like a broken record when played on the local front, but it is in fact the reality.

‘End sanctions on Cuba now’

ZIMBABWE understands the nature of sanctions imposed by the United States of America on Cuba because we share a common understanding of these.

Ray of hope for rugby

DESPITE long weeks of inactivity, a ray of hope filtered through for Zimbabwe’s Sables last week amid revelations by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) that they would not be cancelling the SuperSport Challenge, which is key to Brendon Dawson’s men.

Postpone Ryder Cup: McIlroy

World number one Rory McIlroy says he would prefer this year’s Ryder Cup to be postponed until 2021, rather than stage the event with no fans present due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chitungwiza brims with cricket talent

THE sprawling dormitory town of Chitungwiza might be popular for having produced some of the country’s finest footballers such as the golden generation of Gift Muzadzi, Norman Mapeza, Kalisto Pasuwa, Stewart Murisa and Lloyd Chitembwe, but it also boasts cricket talent as well.

Ferrari commits to F1

Ferrari have said they remain committed to Formula One after reports that the sport’s oldest and most successful team could walk away if a proposed budget cap for 2021 was set too low. Britain’s Guardian newspaper suggested Ferrari were prepared to quit in a headline, later replaced, over an interview with team boss Mattia Binotto.

Jamaicans show Zim love at 40

“GREETINGS Zimbabwe, this is Marcia Griffiths. On behalf of I Three – Sister Rita, Sister Judy and myself – we would just like to say, happy 40th anniversary.

President declares ‘Decade of Action’

ZIMBABWEANS should prime themselves for a transformative and rapid economic recovery programme anchored on Government-led support and innovativeness, President Mnangagwa has said.

Lockdown decision due today

THE Inter-Ministerial Taskforce on Covid-19 is expected to meet today to deliberate on whether the 21-day national lockdown will be lifted or extended, ahead of the expiry of the restrictions at midnight.

Afterwards, President Mnangagwa is expected announce the next course of action.

HEARTBEAT OF ZIM FOOTBALL

ORDINARILY, Zimbabwe’s Independence celebrations would have been capped by a football match, but in an era defined by the Covid-19-induced lockdown, the country yesterday marked 40 years of Uhuru in unusual circumstances.

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