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MWOS dethrone Simba Bhora as Mutasa and Luphahla fight for the Harare soccer crown
Lloyd Mutasa and Joel Luphahla face off from different corners of Harare as their teams battle for league supremacy. MWOS recently knocked Simba Bhora from the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League summit and leads by three points. The newcomers travel to Heart Stadium against Yadah Stars while Simba Bhora tackles Herentals at Rufaro. Both coaches understand that today's results could shuffle the championship race again. Mutasa's squad sits on 40 points with Luphahla's team trailing on 37. Luphahla admits his team faltered against ZPC Kariba at home last weekend and refuses to underestimate Herentals. The coach welcomes back Isheanesu Mauchi and goalkeeper William Thole from suspension but loses midfielder Butholezwe Ncube for the same...
Zimbabwe Young Gems stun Namibia to snatch netball bronze in Region 5 thriller
Zimbabwe Netball Association acting president Emmanuel Harawa celebrates the Young Gems bronze medal triumph at the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Games in Namibia. The national Under-19 squad secured third place after defeating host nation Namibia 47-45 in a thrilling playoff match. Coach Stembile Banda guided her talented team through an impressive tournament run that saw them win three of their four contests. South Africa and Malawi will compete for the championship title later today. The bronze medal represents a major breakthrough for Zimbabwe's netball development program. Harawa expressed his delight at seeing young players from schools across the country unite to achieve international success. He believes the achievement...
Mnangagwa splashes cash and prizes to rally Zimbabwe women for Zanu PF power play
President Mnangagwa addressed delegates at the ZANU PF Women's League National Assembly meeting in Harare yesterday. He promised government backing for women's empowerment through practical initiatives including solar-powered incubators, chicks, and sewing machines. The gathering focused on breaking barriers while building futures toward Vision 2030 goals. Mnangagwa stressed that empowering women strengthens families, develops communities, and grows the economy. He called for united efforts between all leagues and government to eliminate poverty and inequality. The president announced a competition among provinces to boost women's participation in the party. Top-performing provinces will receive prizes including a vehicle for first...
Harare IT boss Samson Madzokere rakes in cash at home as city bleeds millions
Harare City Council keeps paying IT Manager Samson Madzokere his complete salary package while he stays home for 27 months. The local authority drags its feet on labor disputes because of internal fighting among officials. Six other suspended directors previously collected full paychecks for three years while corruption accusations hung over their heads. Madzokere continues receiving fuel allowances, data payments, and holiday benefits without providing any work since April 2023. The council maintains this expensive arrangement while ratepayers foot the bill for both suspended employees and their temporary replacements. Councillor George Mujajati admits the IT manager remains on leave with no resolution in sight. Acting human resources...
Zimbabwe hails fake lithium win, Verify Engineering needs cash
Zimbabwe struck gold with its homegrown lithium battery breakthrough as Verify Engineering pulled off a flawless year-long testing marathon. The government-backed company delivered zero failures during extensive trials of locally manufactured lithium-ion batteries. Professional observers across multiple fields celebrated the milestone achievement in mineral value addition. Science educators and metallurgy specialists hailed the development as a game-changing leap forward for the nation's resource exploitation strategy. University academics praised the initiative as proof that Zimbabwe can master its economic destiny through strategic investments. Verify Engineering emerged from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education back in 2005...
Mnangagwa begs for cash as crystal meth overwhelms Zimbabwe
President Mnangagwa launched a fierce campaign against drug dealers and substance abusers during a high-stakes gathering at State House yesterday. The head of state demanded law enforcement agencies crack down harder on criminals peddling dangerous substances across Zimbabwe. More than three million dollars poured into the anti-drug war chest from private donors and government officials. The president wants cartels exposed and shamed alongside convicted offenders who poison communities. Zimbabwe's leader declared the battle represents a fight for the nation's very soul and future. Government officials banned deadly homemade brews through fresh legislation targeting tumbwa and musombodhiya producers. Crystal meth dealers face stiffer...
Mnangagwa joins broke AU leaders for Malabo budget talks
President Mnangagwa jets off to Malabo today for a crucial African Union gathering that could reshape continental politics. The SADC boss will huddle with fellow African leaders tomorrow during the 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting. Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira already arrived in Equatorial Guinea and wrapped up preparatory sessions with his counterparts. Pan-African Parliament chief Fortune Charumbira also landed in the capital ready for high-stakes discussions. The powerhouse summit brings together heads of state from eight regional blocs alongside top AU officials. Murwira confirmed that African leaders plan to chart fresh strategies for the continent during their exclusive session on July 13th. The minister expressed...
Mummy Surutu's grief costs Azeezat Shorunmu her voice
Nollywood star Azeezat Shorunmu experienced a life-changing vocal disaster while filming her movie Apase. The actress and producer received heartbreaking news about colleague Mummy Surutu losing her child on the same morning production was scheduled to begin. Cameras were ready to roll and payments had already been made to the grieving colleague. The shocking announcement triggered an emotional breakdown that would alter Shorunmu's career forever. Her anguished screaming caused irreversible damage to her vocal cords. Production continued despite Shorunmu's voice becoming completely blocked during filming. The desperate actress sought help from medical professionals and spiritual healers attempting to restore her original sound...
Nigeria's Rema claims he is now Itachi Uchiha from Naruto
Nigerian superstar Rema set the record straight about his dramatic makeover that had fans buzzing across social media platforms. The Afrobeats sensation explained that his fresh tattoos, smoking habits, and edgy wardrobe choices represent pure artistic expression rather than a complete personality overhaul. Critics and supporters alike had been speculating about whether the young performer was going through a genuine lifestyle transformation. Rema shut down rumors by emphasizing that his new look serves as creative fuel for his musical projects. The artist wanted everyone to know that his evolving image connects directly to his latest artistic vision. The timing of his rebrand perfectly matched the launch of his sophomore album called...
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