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Mnangagwa claims glory after Mudenda and Chishaya win in Namibia
Zimbabwe athletes dominated the AUSC Region 5 Games athletics program during competition held at Swakopmund in Namibia. Teenage distance runners created history when they captured the top three positions in the girls 5000 meter race. Tulange Mudenda from Binga crossed the finish line first with a winning time of 18 minutes and 11.50 seconds. Ratidzo Mutepfe secured second place by clocking 18 minutes and 23.92 seconds while Thelma Murando earned bronze with her 18 minutes and 37.20 seconds effort. The clean sweep reminded observers of the golden period during the late 1990s and early 2000s when coaches developed world class talent. Sprint events produced more success stories for the visiting team from Zimbabwe. Trey Tawananyasha...
Mthuli Ncube tells investors to take Matabeleland North's wealth
Finance chief Mthuli Ncube pitched Matabeleland North Province as Zimbabwe's hottest investment destination during a virtual address at the Douglasdale conference. The economics professor urged business leaders to jump on opportunities in the mineral-rich region that borders Zambia and sits close to Botswana. Ncube painted the province as reaching a critical turning point where smart money could capitalize on untapped wealth. The government official pushed for factories and manufacturing plants to spring up across the territory. Strategic positioning makes the area a perfect gateway for regional trade flowing through southern Africa. Matabeleland North houses massive deposits of coal, graphite, limestone, lithium, gold and other...
Vumbunu terror twins and the demonic crime curse on Zimbabwe
Abraham and Elijah Temayi Vumbunu earned their Terror Twins nickname after South African authorities captured them on July 5th. Police records reveal these brothers have committed robberies since the mid-1990s across Zimbabwe and South Africa. The pair allegedly stole $40 million during a 2003 heist at Mutare Parts Centre in Nyamakete. Law enforcement connects them to last year's $4 million Ecobank robbery that stunned Bulawayo residents. Their criminal resume includes stealing nearly 12kg of gold worth $675,000 from a cash transport vehicle traveling between How Mine and Fidelity Printers. The brothers face charges for robbing banks, money transfer businesses, and retail stores throughout 2023. Bulawayo gangs linked to the Vumbunus...
Liha Miller weds Ikem Casey, forgets Patapaa was her husband
Liha Miller has tied the knot again after her messy split from Ghanaian musician Patapaa became official. The former celebrity wife shared intimate snapshots from her courthouse ceremony with new love Ikem Casey across social media platforms. Wedding photos captured the couple enjoying romantic moments during their beachside celebration following the legal proceedings. Miller wrote heartfelt words about their eternal bond beneath the touching images. Her TikTok followers witnessed the joyful announcement of her fresh start with Casey. The remarriage follows years of relationship drama with rapper Justice Amoah, better known by his stage name Patapaa. Miller had previously showcased Casey's marriage proposal through video content...
Masuka gives Zimbabwe land to vets, others wait for disputes
Zimbabwe's agriculture chief Dr Anxious Masuka announced bold moves to secure farmland for war veterans during a Friday meeting with provincial ministers in Harare. The government plans to fast-track land ownership papers for liberation fighters who currently occupy farms without proper documentation. Veterans already settled on agricultural properties will face no disruption while those still seeking land receive top priority. Masuka emphasized the urgent need to resolve land disputes and assist landless citizens. The minister revealed that his teams face strict deadlines to complete tenure documentation for veterans. President Mnangagwa has directed that most war veterans receive A1 farms spanning six hectares each. The government...
Justice Blay accuses Kotoko players of smoking, dating his girl
Asante Kotoko launched an official investigation after Justice Blay shocked fans with stunning accusations against his former teammates. The departed midfielder stunned listeners during a Pure FM radio appearance by claiming several players engaged in smoking and drinking habits. Blay also alleged that ex-teammate Kwame Opoku began secretly romancing his girlfriend following an introduction between them. Communications Director Sarfo Duku expressed disappointment with the midfielder's public statements during a Luv FM interview. The club official described the comments as completely unexpected given Blay's previous positive relationship with the team. Blay recently ended his contract with the Porcupine Warriors through mutual agreement...
Iga Swiatek demolishes a crying Anisimova in Wimbledon final
Polish tennis sensation Iga Swiatek demolished Amanda Anisimova during Saturday's Wimbledon final with a devastating 6-0 6-0 performance. The 24-year-old required just 57 minutes to claim her first championship at the All England Club. Swiatek became the first woman since 1911 to capture Wimbledon without losing a single game. The eighth seed displayed remarkable composure while her American opponent crumbled under pressure. Anisimova managed only nine points during the opening set as errors plagued her play. The match marked Swiatek's sixth Grand Slam triumph and maintained her perfect record in major finals. Anisimova committed 28 unforced errors and five double faults throughout the lopsided contest. The 13th seed fought back tears...
Infantino dismisses Klopp, hails Club World Cup a huge success
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino boasted about his Club World Cup triumph while standing inside Trump Tower on Saturday. The soccer supremo bragged that his expanded tournament raked in a massive $2.1 billion windfall across 63 matches. He calculated that each game generated an average of $33 million during the competition. Infantino claimed no other club tournament comes close to matching these financial figures. The FIFA boss insisted his brainchild represents the dawn of a golden era for club soccer. Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp slammed the tournament as the worst concept ever introduced to football. European critics questioned whether fans would embrace the competition amid concerns about player welfare in scorching American...
Yiadom snubs Hearts of Oak, flees to Israeli division one
Hapoel Kfar Saba grabbed Ghanaian center-back Konadu Yiadom after the defender walked away from Hearts of Oak without signing fresh terms. The Israeli Division One outfit landed the 24-year-old on a free transfer when his Phobians deal ran out during the 2024/25 season finale. Yiadom turned down extension talks with the Accra club and chose European football instead. The former WAFA academy graduate brings defensive experience from 18 Ghana Premier League appearances where he managed one assist. Hearts officials failed to convince their departing star despite holding contract renewal discussions. The defender endured a frustrating loan spell with Ukrainian side Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih before returning to Hearts when playing time became...
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