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Liverpool ready to cash in on Elliott for £40m after Wirtz move
Liverpool wants to sell midfielder Harvey Elliott during the summer transfer period. The club has set a asking price of 40 million pounds for the 22-year-old player. British newspapers reported this news on Friday. The team will allow Elliott to leave if another club pays the full amount. Liverpool signed German player Florian Wirtz recently and this move might limit Elliott's playing time next season. Three clubs have shown interest in Elliott but none have made official bids. Brighton and West Ham from the Premier League both want the midfielder. German team Leipzig also wants to sign Elliott. All three clubs must meet Liverpool's price demands before any deal can happen. The clubs are still considering whether to make formal offers...
Tom Heaton stays between the sticks at United until summer 2026
Manchester United extended veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton's stay at the club for another year. The announcement came through the team's official website. Heaton will remain with Manchester United until summer 2026. The goalkeeper enters his twentieth season as a professional player. His career began when he joined Swindon Town on loan back in 2005. Heaton returned to Manchester United three years ago and has served as a leader among his teammates. The experienced keeper spoke about his contract extension with enthusiasm. He stated his pride at continuing to wear the Manchester United jersey. Heaton mentioned his excitement about the coming season and his commitment to helping the team chase major trophies. The goalkeeper emphasized his...
Highlanders hit by CEO exit and coach shuffle ahead of MWOS match
Highlanders Football Club faces new problems after Acting Chief Executive Officer Kindman Ndlovu quit his job. The resignation happened just days before the team plays against MWOS at home. Head coach Kelvin Kaindu lost his position one week earlier. The club struggles with leadership changes during the current season. These departures create uncertainty for players and fans. Ndlovu sent his resignation letter to club chairperson Kenneth Mhlope on Wednesday. He complained about a toxic working environment that made his duties difficult. Executive member Nkani Khoza interfered with operations and tried to split the organization apart. Ndlovu worked under these harsh conditions for ten weeks before quitting. The situation became...
Chiwenga area finally gets solar power—schools, clinic, shops lit up
The Rural Electrification Agency installed a 45-kilowatt solar system for Chiwenga area residents. The project brings power to households, one clinic, two schools and a business center. Officials say the installation advances Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 rural electrification goals. The government wants to provide energy access across all remote areas. Agency leaders promise to reach every rural community before 2030. Teachers and students celebrate having electricity at their schools. Education quality moves closer to urban standards with reliable power. Students can learn computer skills and study after dark. Teachers plan to add technical subjects to their curriculum. The schools benefit from modern learning opportunities. Medical...
Masuka in Rome as Zimbabwe exits the hunger hotspot list
Zimbabwe's agriculture minister travels to Rome for a major food conference. Dr. Anxious Masuka represents his country at the Food and Agriculture Organisation meeting. The three-day event started Friday with African Union and European Union agriculture leaders. Officials discuss ways to fight hunger across developing nations. The conference runs through Sunday. Food experts recently removed Zimbabwe from their list of global hunger trouble spots. Five other African countries also came off the dangerous list. Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia joined Zimbabwe. The Hunger Hotspots 2025 report shows major progress against food shortages. Better weather, smart policies and teamwork helped these countries improve. Ministers...
Court nixes discharge, accused in Mai Jeremiah case to defend themselves
Two men accused of rape must present their defense after a court rejected their request for dismissal. Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie face charges related to socialite Ashley Masendeke. The defense lawyers Shepherd Makonde and George Manokore argued that Masendeke gave inconsistent testimony. They claimed her statements lacked credibility and raised serious doubts about the allegations. The defense also said one witness testified that Masendeke had agreed to sexual activity with both men. The court found enough evidence exists for the case to continue. Judges ruled the two defendants must defend themselves against the charges. Defense attorneys submitted video recordings from the location where the alleged crime took place. The...
Zimbabwe's new 10-year elephant plan taps tech and empowers locals
Zimbabwe plans a new strategy for managing its elephant population over the next ten years. Officials completed a three-day meeting at Hwange National Park on Friday to review the management approach. The discussion focused on using modern technology, addressing climate shifts, and adapting to new land usage patterns. Traditional community leaders participated for the first time in creating these guidelines. Zimparks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo announced the park operates on just $500,000 when it needs $21 million annually. Conservation experts have worked with Zimbabwe Parks since 2014 to develop better elephant policies. Marco Pani from Conservation Force emphasized the importance of helping communities live sustainably and reducing...
Twelve paid fake teachers nabbed in Sakubva get $50 bail each
A court released 12 people from Sakubva after they spent two days behind bars for joining a teachers union protest. Magistrate Annie Ndiraya set bail at 50 dollars for each person at the local courthouse. The residents face charges of taking part in a violent gathering that disturbed public peace. Police say the group pretended to be teachers during Monday's demonstration. None of the arrested people actually work as educators. Authorities claim protest leader Prudence Sauriri paid each person three dollars to cause trouble. The group gathered at Sakubva OTS Moslem Church around 11 in the morning. They carried signs and shouted messages that upset public order and safety. Officers arrested the 12 people on Tuesday and Wednesday...
Rival women's league chiefs scrap over top seats at Manicaland PCC
Two rival women fought for leadership control during a public party meeting in Zimbabwe's Manicaland province. Mercy Sacco and Dorothy Mabika both claimed the chairperson role for the regional women's league. Each woman sat at the main table during the coordination committee gathering. Both insisted they represented the women's group. Their dispute created tension among party members present. High-ranking officials have taken sides in the leadership battle. Patrick Chinamasa supports Sacco for the position. Mabel Chinomona backs Mabika as the rightful leader. The competing support from senior figures has deepened the split. Party members remain divided over which woman should lead. Chinamasa stepped in during the meeting to address...
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