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31/05/2026

Chapungu Football Club are threatening to tear away in the ZIFA Central Region Soccer League with a comprehensive 5-0 win against FC Platinum U19 at Ascot Stadium on Saturday.

Ten games into the season, Waru Waru remains unbeaten, dropping points on two occasions.

Edward 'Kariba' Watson, Tadiwa Mambudzi, Tafadzwa Marufu, Arthur Chinda and Byron Mapiye scored for the Air force of Zimbabwe side.

Chapungu assistant coach Moendar Morienterz shared his thoughts.....

The Premier Soccer League has summoned Hardrock and Dynamos to a disciplinary hearing.Both clubs are charged with causin...
29/05/2026

The Premier Soccer League has summoned Hardrock and Dynamos to a disciplinary hearing.

Both clubs are charged with causing the abandonment of their match last Sunday.

The Kwekwe side face an additional charge of failing to provide adequate security.

Hardrock CEO Kudzanai Hove has also been summoned to the disciplinary hearing set for June 9.

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High Court quashes Simbi conviction in explosive land rowStaff WriterThe High Court has quashed the conviction and sente...
29/05/2026

High Court quashes Simbi conviction in explosive land row

Staff Writer

The High Court has quashed the conviction and sentence of Gweru businessman and miner Charles Simbi and his wife Zodwa in an explosive land dispute.

The dispute centres around a contested resettlement offer letter for a gold-rich plot at Kanuck Farm along the Gweru-Shurugwi Road.

High Court judges Sunsley Zisengwe and Christopher Dube-Banda, sitting in Masvingo, upheld the couple’s appeal on Wednesday and acquitted them of forgery and fraud charges.

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General Malvern preaches peaceGOSPEL artist, Malvern Ncube popularly known as General Malvern has returned with a new of...
28/05/2026

General Malvern preaches peace

GOSPEL artist, Malvern Ncube popularly known as General Malvern has returned with a new offering, this time it is not necessarily a gospel track- but one that preaches peace.

The Gweru based crooner recently released a new song titled Hunhuyi, which is a song that raises awareness on Gender Based Violence( GBV).

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Hardrock Chief Executive Officer, Kudzanai Hove has been arrested in connection with the violence that erupted at Chahwa...
26/05/2026

Hardrock Chief Executive Officer, Kudzanai Hove has been arrested in connection with the violence that erupted at Chahwanda stadium in Kwekwe on Sunday.

“The ZRP confirms the arrest of the CEO of Hardrock FC, Kudzanai Hove (44), in connection with the violence at Chahwanda Stadium on 24/05/26. More information will be released in due course”.

GURUVE serial killer Anyway Zvitsva has been sentenced to an effective 89 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to 10...
20/05/2026

GURUVE serial killer Anyway Zvitsva has been sentenced to an effective 89 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to 10 counts of r**e, attempted murder and robbery.

Blanket Mine targets Munhumutapa Cup gloryhttps://echonews.co.zw/blanket-mine-targets-munhumutapa-cup-glory/BLANKET MINE...
17/05/2026

Blanket Mine targets Munhumutapa Cup glory

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BLANKET MINE coach Luke Petros says the club is taking the Munhumutapa Cup seriously and are targeting success in the country's premier cup competition.

They host a struggling FC Platinum U19 at Sabiwa stadium this afternoon in the second round of the competition.

The miners have been in good form in the ZIFA Central Region Soccer League where they sit in third place on the log standings with 15 points from seven matches.

And the former Kaizer Chiefs and Zimbabwe International is approaching the cup tie with a lot of positivity

"This is the country's biggest cup competition and we want to do well and get to the furthest point possible," he said.

"As a team,we sat down with the players and coaches and discussed the opportunities that come with participating in this competition so we are very focused and determined to do our best."

Sunday: Gwanda Pirates v Grain Tigers, Shabanie v MSU, Blanket Mine v FC Platinum U19, Kwekwe United v Shurugwi fc.

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Mkoba South MP pushes for power relief to councilsMartin MawayaMkoba South legislator, John Kuka has urged government an...
17/05/2026

Mkoba South MP pushes for power relief to councils

Martin Mawaya

Mkoba South legislator, John Kuka has urged government and the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) to consider charging local authorities non-commercial electricity tariffs.

Kuka argues that councils are struggling to stay afloat financially despite providing essential public services.

Raising the matter in Parliament,he said local authorities were non-profit making institutions burdened by rising operational costs and weakening revenue inflows, making it difficult for them to meet escalating electricity bills.

“Local authorities are providing essential services such as water pumping, sewer management and street lighting, yet they are operating under severe financial constraints,” he said.

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