The Egyptian-born businessman died on Friday morning and was buried after Friday prayers at London Central Mosque in Regent’s Park. Al-Fayed was best known as a former owner of the Harrods department store and Fulham football club in London. He sold Harrods to Qatar Holdings in May 2010. Three years later, he also sold Fulham […] …
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Pre-season meeting for Mat North basketball
Nkosilathi Sibanda, Sports Reporter BASKETBALL teams in Matabeleland North Province have started preparations for the start of their Super Six League with a pre-season tournament and technical meeting slated for Hwange next month. The league bounces off on September 30 and has Madumabisa Titans, Black Hornets, Royal Eagles, Ghetto Magics, Victoria Falls Panthers and Mosi […] …
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Woman refuses to be assisted, mixes ballots
By Nqobile Tshili Voting has started at Buvuma Primary School A polling station in Matabeleland South. Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in Matabeleland South Cde Abednico Ncube cast his vote at around 8:15 am. However, an elderly female voter, Idah Mahlong wept after casting her ballot in the wrong box. She had […] …
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Mountaineers Women win opener in Malawi
Brandon Moyo, Brandonmalvin9@gmail.com MEGA Market Mountaineers women’s cricket team got off their tour of Malawi to a flying start after registering an eight wicket win over Malawi women at the TCA Oval in Blantyre, yesterday afternoon. The Zimbabwean powerhouse, restricted the hosts to 124/3 in 20 overs before going on to chase down the target […] …
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Mafu speaks on his spying mission on Simba Bhora, Green Fuel
Fungai Muderere, fungai.muderere@bmetro.co.zw HWANGE FC technical manager Bongani Mafu last Saturday engaged on a two-day spying mission that saw him take notes on Simba Bhora and Green Fuel when the two clubs played Dynamos and Chicken Inn respectively in Chibuku Super Cup first round matches. After watching the first half of the game between Gamecocks and […] …
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Zimbabwe’s election: what are the parties saying about land, agriculture and rural development?
At last one of the major parties contesting Zimbabwe’s election on August 23 has produced a manifesto – in this case the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC), which was launched last week. ZANU-PF remain without one, claiming that they are … Continue reading → …
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How Oman’s cricket team wove a tapestry of inspiration in Bulawayo
Brandon Moyo, Brandonmalvin9@gmail.com IN the annals of European history, the name Pericles, a revered Greek politician and general from the Golden Age of Athens, shines brightly as the “first citizen of Athens.” Centuries have passed since his time, yet Pericles’ name remains etched in the hearts of many. His words still resonate with timeless wisdom: “what […] …
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Catch up on Zimbabweland – top blogs so far this year
The blog is taking a break for a few weeks as holidays and book-writing deadlines beckon. But there’s plenty to catch up on if you haven’t already. Here’s a list of the ‘top 10’ most viewed posts of 2023 (so … Continue reading → …
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Commercialising horticulture in Zimbabwe: some case studies
Last week the blog offered an overview of horticulture growing across our research sites in Zimbabwe. The blog emphasised the importance of a ‘hidden middle’ connecting growers to a range of other activities, all generating employment. This blog focuses on … Continue reading → …
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MDC bigwig joins Zanu PF
Bongani Ndlovu, Online Reporter FORMER Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) national secretary for Information and Publicity Mr Witness Dube who resigned from the opposition party this morning has been seen among multitudes at the Zanu-PF’s Presidential Star Rally in Centenary, Muzarabani District, Mashonaland Central province. President Mnangagwa today, July 22, is in Centenary, Mashonaland Central […] …
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