Nkomo honoured for transforming sport. . . hails Mnkandla for clinical victory in sole survivor bout

Zimpapers Sports Hub AFTER watching bantamweight boxer Monica Mnkandla deliver a polished and commanding performance to defeat South Africa’s Thema Zuma by unanimous decision in a non-title bout at Emperor’s…

Another veteran Bulawayo Doctor dies

Raymond Jaravaza, Zimpapers Reporter VETERAN Bulawayo medical practitioner Dr Barbatus Msimanga has died. He was 83. The late Doctor’s son, Mr Dumezweni Msimanga, confirmed his father’s passing away, saying he…

Phakamani High School honours athletics heroes

Ronald Mpofu, [email protected] PHAKAMANI High School closed out its first term of 2026 with a powerful and uplifting message, honouring the efforts of two athletes who carried both the school’s…

West Nicholson gets major backing from Black Lions president

Fungai Muderere, [email protected] ZIFA Central Region Division One side West Nicholson are a club riding a wave of optimism after Black Lions president Tendani Sebata pledged his full backing for…

Shabanie Mine stay perfect

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] MIDLANDS State University FC are yet to take to the field in this year’s ZIFA Central Region Soccer League following the postponement of their opening two fixtures,…

Iran has been bloodied, but it is winning against the US-Israel axis

Today, to borrow a phrase, we are all Iranians. We are Iranians, witnessing the failure of a thuggish logic practised by the United States and Israel, which operates on a…

COMMENT: Maphisa must own the moment

AS the countdown to this year’s Independence celebrations gathers pace, all eyes will turn to Maphisa as the honour of hosting the main national event comes to Matabeleland South. This…

Dee Nosh opens door for local-international music collaborations as Boohle heads to Gwanda

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] RENOWNED events promoter Dee Nosh has reaffirmed his open door policy, saying it enables local artistes to collaborate with visiting foreign acts as part of efforts to…

Beitbridge’s Bhadilah to fly the border town flag at Independence Gala

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] BEITBRIDGE-based musician Bhadilah will shoulder the responsibility of showcasing the artistic talent of the border town after being selected as the only artiste from the area to…

Gwanda’s Back to Cassette picnic promises cross‑generational vibes

Mthokozisi Ncube, [email protected] GWANDA is set for a vibrant cultural fiesta as the Back to Cassette & Gen Z Picnic brings together music lovers from across generations at the Downtown…