Joseph Nelson Mthethwa ditched his football dreams at 21 when crushing work demands destroyed his playing ambitions. The carpenter from Umzingwane District switched from chasing goals to chasing Highlanders across the country after 1955. Mthethwa perfected his skills using tennis balls during childhood before life forced him into the stands permanently. Weekend matches became his escape from relentless carpentry duties that consumed his energy. The dedicated supporter traded boots for binoculars and never looked back.
Legendary players like Siphambaniso Khumalo and Nsele Hlabangana captured the young fan's attention during those early stadium visits. Teams battled across multiple venues including Barbourfields, Greenspan, Makokoba and...
Zimbabwe's lightning-fast sprinters refuse to budge from their global throne despite months away from competition. Makanakaishe Charamba and Tapiwanashe Makarawu terrorized college tracks during both indoor and outdoor NCAA seasons. The dynamic duo blazed through a blistering 20.13 seconds during indoor competition that left rivals gasping for air. Their dominance carried over when outdoor season arrived and both athletes continued crushing records. Track experts watched in amazement as the Zimbabwean speedsters maintained their stranglehold on sprint supremacy.
Charamba initially grabbed headlines by smashing the national 200-meter record with a scorching 19.92 seconds in April. Makarawu refused to settle for second place and promptly...
Gwanda Municipality faces financial disaster as residents refuse to pay their bills. Town officials scramble to collect money while services crumble across the community. Mayor Alderman Thulani Moyo revealed the shocking truth during a heated public meeting. The cash-strapped council grabs just 45 percent of expected revenue each year. Angry ratepayers and desperate politicians clashed over the mounting crisis.
President Mnangagwa demanded action on service delivery failures throughout the country. Local leaders organized emergency talks with fed-up residents who want results. Government departments joined the tense discussions alongside police and religious leaders. Community members blasted officials for broken promises and...
Toronto commuters face subway chaos Sunday as transit bosses shut down major chunks of the system. Workers will hammer away at tracks and upgrade stations while passengers scramble for alternative routes. The entire stretch between St. Andrew and St. Clair West stations gets the axe for the day. Five busy downtown stops including Dupont, Museum, Queen's Park, St. Patrick and Osgoode will stay locked up tight. Shuttle buses will crawl through traffic trying to pick up the slack.
The Bloor-Danforth line takes another hit with delayed morning service between St. George and Chester stations. Subway cars will stay parked until 11 a.m. while crews replace massive beams on the Prince Edward Viaduct. More shuttle buses will race around the...
Toronto residents swelter under another scorching heat blast as temperatures climb toward dangerous levels. Federal weather officials slapped the city with a fresh heat warning Friday morning after thermometers started climbing past comfortable ranges. The mercury will spike between 29 and 32 degrees Celsius while the humidex makes it feel like a brutal 40 degrees. Environment Canada predicts the miserable conditions will torture southern Ontario for up to seven straight days. Saturday promises to deliver the most punishing heat of the entire stretch.
The weather agency warns that humid air will blanket the region and make breathing difficult for vulnerable residents. Officials expect the oppressive conditions to grip the area until...
Canadian health authorities report that a dangerous salmonella contamination has spread across multiple provinces through tainted deli meats. The bacterial infection struck 84 victims since April began, sending nine people to hospitals for emergency treatment. Officials tracked the outbreak to three specific salami products sold at grocery stores and used in prepared sandwiches. The contaminated items include Rea brand Genoa Salami varieties and Bona brand Mild Genova Salami that shoppers purchased before the recall. Food safety inspectors pulled the dangerous products from shelves on June 10 across Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba.
Alberta bears the heaviest burden, with 67 residents falling ill from the contaminated meat products...
Pride Toronto battles a massive financial crisis as major corporate backers flee the struggling organization. Google, Nissan, Home Depot and Clorox abandoned their sponsorship deals, leaving organizers scrambling to cover a staggering $900,000 budget gap. Executive director Kojo Modeste blames the exodus on American companies retreating from diversity initiatives amid political pressure. Several corporations claim they made cuts purely for financial reasons rather than political motivations. Festival planners warn they might slash next year's events unless funding emerges.
Former Pride Toronto leader Fatima Amarshi calls the crisis a perfect opportunity for dramatic change. She ran the organization from 2005 to 2008 and watched the...
The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a player swap Thursday that sends veteran forward Ryan Reaves packing to San Jose. The Sharks handed over defenseman Henry Thrun as part of the deal. Both teams announced the trade after finalizing the paperwork. Hockey fans watched another midseason move shake up the roster dynamics. The exchange marks a significant shift for both organizations heading into the stretch run.
Thrun brings defensive skills and youth to Toronto after spending his entire NHL career with the Sharks. The 24-year-old blueliner stands six feet two inches tall and weighs 210 pounds. He managed to score twice while dishing out 10 assists across 60 games during the 2024-25 season. His career statistics show five goals and 20...
Kogi Central senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan fights back after months of forced absence from the upper chamber. Her legal team fired off a stern letter demanding immediate return to legislative duties following a major court victory. Federal High Court Justice Binta Nyako sided with the embattled lawmaker and declared her six-month suspension totally illegal. The ruling crushes Senate leadership claims they had authority to sideline the controversial politician. Legal experts say the landmark decision could reshape how parliament disciplines members going forward.
Akpoti-Uduaghan plans to march back into the Senate chamber on Tuesday July 15 whether leaders like it or not. Her lawyers from M.J Numa & Partners sent the National Assembly...
