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Highlanders drop to fourth as FC Platinum win
FC Platinum handed Highlanders a 2-0 defeat last Sunday, knocking them down to fourth position in the Castle Lager Premiership standings. The match started badly for Bosso when Juan Mutudza scored just two minutes after kickoff. Things went from bad to worse as Lawrence Mhlanga added another goal only eight minutes later, putting Platinum firmly in control early. The Highlanders fought back hard during the remaining time, creating multiple scoring chances. Lynoth Chikuhwa came closest to putting them on the scoreboard, but luck wasn't on his side. He even struck the goalpost right before the teams headed to the locker rooms at halftime. Despite their efforts, the Highlanders couldn't overcome the early deficit. This victory boosted FC...
Star FM says Spencer Banda is out
Star FM wants everyone to know Spencer Banda stopped working there years ago. The football announcer faces serious trouble after students at Sodbury High School accused him of sexual abuse. His family runs that school. The radio station needed to clear things up fast. The company put out a public notice to protect its name. It made it clear Banda left back in July 2018. The message stated that he has zero connection to Star FM despite what people say online. The station wanted to distance itself completely from the former commentator. This marks the second time Banda has caused problems. He first left Star FM when someone shared a picture showing him half-naked. People claimed he dated another man's wife when that happened. The photo...
Magaya wants to fix up Gwanzura and Chibuku stadiums
Walter Magaya keeps asking to fix up the Gwanzura and Chibuku stadiums. The PHD Ministries founder really wants permission to renovate these places. His passion for soccer shows through everything he does. Magaya heads Yadah FC and has already helped sports all around Zimbabwe. He just built The Heart Stadium II far away in Mozambique. Then, he started work on another big project called The Heart Stadium III in Lilongwe, Malawi. Yet, back home, nobody lets him touch the stadiums he cares about. His many offers have gone nowhere despite his money and willingness. Magaya remains positive about fixing these two places someday. He says the stadiums in Highfield and Chitungwiza remain at the top of his list. Local officials keep turning...
Weekend updates with Wolves, Cardiff and more
Marshall Munetsi played right wing for the Wolves against Southampton last Saturday. He helped create the second goal, scored by Jorgen Strand Larsen just after halftime. The team won their Premier League match 2-1. Coaches took Munetsi off the field after 69 minutes of game time. Andy Rinomhota started for Cardiff City and played 60 minutes during their Championship victory. His team beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1. Tawanda Chirewa came off the bench for Huddersfield Town as they crushed Crawley 5-1 in League One. He played the final 30 minutes of that big win. Tawanda Maswanhise missed the action completely when his team tied 2-2 with St Mirren in Scottish soccer. Jordan Zemura returned to the starting lineup in Italy but his team lost...
Collapsed toilet takes two kids in Norton
A Blair toilet collapse killed two children aged 7 and 4 last Friday. The kids had gone to help a 3-year-old use the bathroom when disaster struck. This terrible accident happened at a house in the Marshlands area of Norton. Inspector Ian Kohwera from Zimbabwe police confirmed details about the tragedy at address 8562. The entire structure caved in without warning, trapping all three children inside. Their cries for help brought adults running to dig them out fast. Everyone rushed the kids to a nearby medical clinic for treatment. Doctors tried their best but couldn't save two of them, who passed away right after arriving. Police urged families to build these structures only on solid ground. Kohwera emphasized following proper...
Get your new plastic license via WhatsApp
Zimbabwe has made switching from paper to plastic driver's licenses easy with a new WhatsApp method. The Transport Ministry created a simple way for drivers to meet regional rules fast. Just save 0778112264 in your phone and text Hi to begin. Wait for a message saying you are verified before setting up your biometric appointment. When it's time for your appointment, head down to any VID depot near you. They will scan your biometrics and take your fee of 5 USD or whatever that equals in ZIG money. The new plastic card takes about 30 work days to make. Your finished license arrives at your local ZimPost office, where you can pick it up.
Hot iron pick triggers deadly blast in Kwekwe mine
Two miners lost their lives during an explosion at Kwekwe's Donzic 6 Mine last Saturday. Nobody knew dynamites were hidden underground until disaster struck. One miner accidentally set down a hot iron pick right on top of them. This heated tool sparked the deadly blast that killed both men. Loveson Nkiwane, 41, and Albert Mulima, 36, died instantly when the dynamites exploded on March 15. The Zimbabwe Republic Police released initial findings about what happened. They stated the heat from the iron pick caused the explosives to ignite suddenly. Police teams continue investigating every aspect of this tragic accident.
Zimbabwe new ZiG currency shakes things up
Zimbabwe's central bank is shaking things up with a brand new currency called ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold). The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's governor, John Mushayavanhu, rolled out the details during a press conference, revealing a currency backed by foreign cash, gold, and precious metals. Banks will swap their current Zimbabwean dollar balances into the fresh monetary system that launches on April 8. The currency has some serious ambition. At kickoff, ZiG will hit the market at 13.56 per dollar with a hefty 20% interest rate. Mushayavanhu made it crystal clear he wants a rock-solid national currency and absolutely refuses to keep printing money like there's no tomorrow. The new bills will come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 50, and 100, with...

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