Goodbye to Mike Dean, the ref the fans love to hate

LONDON. — That most insistent of matchday questions, touching on mysteries of identity and masculinity — “who’s the wanker in the black?” — has rarely felt a more pointed psychological inquiry than when directed by 25 000 partisan voices toward Mike Dean.

Tigray to release POWs on amnesty

The Tigray Peoples’ Liberation Front (TPLF) says 4,208 prisoners of war, including 401 women, to be released in amnesty.

Rhinos maintain supremacy over Correctional Queens

BLACK Rhinos Queens maintained their supremacy over rivals Correctional Queens while pacesetters Chapungu Queens suffered their first defeat in the Zimbabwe Women’s Football League at the weekend.

Hurungwe Chamber of SMEs charms investors at Zambia expo

THE Hurungwe Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) recently participated at the Zambia SMEs exhibition expo where they signed a number of business deals.

‘Pomona project deserves support from all’

HARARE City Council and Geo Pomona Waste Management yesterday said the Pomona dumpsite project deserves support from all stakeholders since it is necessary for the adoption of best practices and modern technology consistent with world standards.

Man United book Europa spot despite Palace defeat

Manchester United secured a ticket to next season’s Europa League after they ended their Premier League campaign in sixth place — despite losing 1-0 away at Crystal Palace yesterday. Forward…

City produce dramatic late comeback to retain title

Manchester City retained the Premier League title in the most dramatic of fashion as they hauled themselves back from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 with three goals in…

Verstappen wins Spanish GP, takes world championship lead

World champion Max Verstappen overcame a sequence of problems yesterday to lead his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez home and claim the lead in this year’s title race on an…

Meet underrated musician, Real Shona

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter IN the heart of one of the country’s oldest suburb Tshabalala in the City of Kings and Queens is home to one of the most underrated…

Byo House/Kwaito Movement to promote locals

Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter The National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo will play host to the city’s young musicians who will share the stage at a gig dubbed “House,…