Zimbabwe Cricket has selected a 15-member roster for an upcoming Twenty20 triangular competition in Pakistan that will include the host nation and Sri Lanka as preparation ahead of next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Sikandar Raza retains the captaincy for matches beginning November 17 against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, with a second group encounter versus Sri Lanka scheduled two days later before the series shifts to Lahore for additional round-robin fixtures on November 23 and 25.
Pace bowler Blessing Muzarabani will miss the tournament due to a back problem, creating an opportunity for Newman Nyamhuri to join the traveling party. Social media reaction revealed frustration among supporters who questioned selection decisions and argued...
Former Warriors midfielder Willard Katsande has predicted South Africa will claim victory at the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations while expressing confidence that Zimbabwe will deliver a strong performance at the continental tournament. The 38-year-old, who spent significant time playing for Kaizer Chiefs in South Africa, shared his forecast on Facebook despite acknowledgment of his apparent preference for Bafana Bafana.
Katsande pointed to South Africa's improved tactical organization and consistent results under current management as reasons for his optimism about their championship prospects. He noted Zimbabwe's emerging talent and renewed energy as factors that should enable the Warriors to compete effectively during the competition...
Two elderly women protested unclothed at Ziko Village in Chief Seke's jurisdiction on Friday after their neighbor allegedly encroached on one woman's property. Anna Chick and Cecilia Chiremba directed their demonstration against Bonface Nyangombe, whom they accuse of expanding his residential plot onto Chiremba's land.
The dispute remains unresolved before Chief Seke's court. Village residents claim Nyangombe and associates, identified as Mushonga and Chikozve, are attempting to force Chiremba from her property, with allegations that Manyame Rural District Council employees supplied Nyangombe with questionable documentation. Chiremba subsequently secured her paperwork from the council confirming land ownership.
Nyangombe has applied...
The Supreme Court has ordered a retrial in a contentious estate dispute after determining that beneficiaries named in the will of renowned Southern African geologist Godfrey Gundani were denied an opportunity to participate in earlier proceedings. Gundani, who died in January 2021 at age 51, left behind a 2017 testament that excluded his first wife, Grace Lillian Simbanegavi, from their former home in Gweru, instead naming his alleged mistress, Lorraine Ncube, as the recipient. His second wife, Anna Muchenje, was similarly stripped of her co-ownership stake in a Harare property, which Gundani bequeathed entirely to his son and nephews.
Justice Susan Mavangira, writing for the panel, emphasized that the lower court erred by resolving...
A 41-year-old man from Kakomwe Village sustained serious burns after being electrocuted during an attempted theft of electrical equipment at All Souls Mission Hospital in Mutoko. Gift Mawodza remains hospitalized at the same facility where the incident occurred on November 2, 2025, and faces court proceedings. Two accomplices, Simbarashe Tungamirai and Paiben Muparo, fled when Mawodza came into contact with live wires while trying to extract copper cables from a ZETDC transformer.
Detective Inspector Rachel Muteweri from the Criminal Investigations Department has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating the suspects who escaped. Authorities note that damaging public utilities carries a mandatory 10-year prison sentence. The...
Nigerian actress Regina Daniels expressed relief following the Monday release of her brother, Sammy West, from detention after he satisfied bail terms set at 5 million naira. The performer stated through Instagram videos that recent public support proved overwhelming and suggested the experience would deter future instances of physical mistreatment against her.
Senator Ned Nwoko, her husband, had filed charges against West in Abuja court after the brother criticized him on social platforms during marital tensions between the lawmaker and Daniels. The actress faced domestic abuse allegations that prompted accusations from Nwoko regarding substance dependency. Online campaigns demanding West's freedom gained momentum under the FreeSammy...
Nigerian artist Simi has received her first international music certification after her 2022 recording Duduke achieved gold status in New Zealand through sales of 15,000 copies. The track, which expressed the performer's emotions regarding her pregnancy, featured a music video showcasing her expectant appearance and inspired a social media challenge encouraging fan interpretations.
The musician, whose full name is Simisola Kosoko, noted during a media conversation that some people began calling her daughter Adejare by the song title due to the track's inspiration. While she indicated no offense at the nickname, Simi expressed a preference for the use of her child's given name.
Nigerian entertainer Destalker disclosed that he attempted cybercrime operations in Enugu before pursuing his comedy career, but proved unsuccessful due to his compassionate nature. The performer revealed during an In-house Gist podcast appearance that a friend who introduced him to internet scamming activities has since become a Christian minister, Nelson Umeh.
Destalker explained that while his associate searched for potential victims, he spent cybercafe sessions communicating with relatives and acquaintances from Ughelli on social media before sleeping. The comedian attributed his failure at fraud to an inability to deceive others and emphasized that entertainment represented his authentic path. He recalled skeptical colleagues who...
Nigerian actress Uche Montana has rejected allegations connecting her to the substance abuse situation involving fellow performer Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. Montana issued a statement Monday on Instagram distancing herself from accusations after Nwoko publicly identified several individuals, including Montana and actress Sonia Uche, as interfering with his wife's treatment by defying medical restrictions on patient access and allegedly supplying prohibited substances.
Montana clarified that she holds no involvement in the described circumstances and aimed only to correct misinformation. The denial follows escalating tensions in the Nwoko household, which began when Daniels released video footage two weeks...
