NEWCASTLE UNITED 1-0 ARSENAL: Alexander Isak’s early header powers Magpies to impressive win over Arsenal, with the Gunners at risk of slipping further back in the title race Alexander Isak’s goal condemned Arsenal to their second defeat of the season in a brutal blow to their title hopes. The Gunners are now five points behind […] …
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Kemi Badenoch elected leader of UK’s Conservative Party
Badenoch replaces former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, will be opposition leader after party’s crushing election defeat. Kemi Badenoch has won the race to become the new leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, pledging to return it to its founding principles and win back voters after its worst election defeat in July. Badenoch, 44, came […] …
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Bulawayo Chiefs host Arenel Movers at Luveve Stadium.
The teams line up as follows: Bulawayo Chiefs: Prosper Matutu (gk), Blessing Munkuli, Bukhosi Sibanda, Emmanuel Chikwende, Nkosilathi Ncube, Lucky Ndlela, Godfrey Muchenje, Jameson Masaza, Robert Kwaramba, Reason Sibanda, Migoz Svinurayi. Arenel: Aaron Ngwenya (gk), Gabriel Dlodlo, Brian Gijimani, Polite Mwenda, Grant Chigwenhese, Brian Jaravaza, Njabulo Ngwenya, Chrispen Machisi, Toto Banda, Andrew Tandi. …
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Renowned historian, Phathisa Nyathi has died at the age of 73
His passing was confirmed by his daughter, Sikhanyisile Sibanda, who indicated that he died at a local hospital in Bulawayo after some illness. More details to follow… …
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Watch: Stop announcing someone’s death on social media before family knows: Allan rips into irresponsible netizens
Innocent Kurira ALLAN ‘Ripper’ Mpofu today paid tribute to Sihlangu Dlodlo and slammed social media bereavement announcements. Mpofu delivered an emotional eulogy at Brethren in Christ Church run Bulawayo Central, highlighting the pain of learning about family bereavements through social media. Mpofu reflected on the sudden passing of Dlodlo, emphasising the distress caused to families […] …
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An honour long overdue: The push to declare July 1 a national holiday
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw IN a long-awaited recognition, Zimbabwe is set to honour the legacy of one of its most revered leaders, Vice-President Joshua Nkomo, by declaring July 1st a national holiday. The historic decision is a demonstration of the profound impact that “Father Zimbabwe,” who died on July 1, 1999, had on the country’s liberation struggle […] …
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Universities anchor social and economic transformation
Zvamaida Murwira, Harare Bureau State Universities in Zimbabwe have now become the anchor of social and economic transformation for communities through their innovation hubs and other life changing projects that have the potential to ensure that institutions of higher learning become financially independent. Through the philosophy of the Second Republic led by President Mnangagwa of producing […] …
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Dark side of referees: Fair play under clear and present danger
Stanford Chiwanga, stanford.chiwang@chronicle.co.zw FOOTBALL matches are often decided by the finest of margins. A moment of brilliance. A simple tap-in. A fortunate deflection. A decisive penalty. A careless mistake. An unfortunate own goal. A red card that turns dominance into subjugation. In Zimbabwe, however, fans of football believe that a different force can determine the outcome […] …
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The longest trail: Man walks 23 163km across continents
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw ON a Tuesday morning, a middle-aged man, pulling a modest three-wheeled cart, arrived at Khayelihle Lodges in Tsholotsho. He booked a two-night stay and then headed to nearby shops for provisions. His presence, though seemingly ordinary, piqued the curiosity of the locals. Little did the Iziqholo zeZhwane residents know that this unassuming figure, […] …
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Warriors in uphill battle against Eswatini
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw THE Warriors will attempt to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Eswatini in the Africa Nations Championships (Chan) first-round, second-leg qualifier at Mbombela Stadium in South Africa today. Eswatini secured a remarkable victory in the first leg, thanks to Andy Magagula’s double and Sifiso Matse’s strike, all scored in the first-half. Despite participating […] …
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