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His name is Trudah Mujawo, the Hard Rock Football Club midfielder has won promotion with three different teams in the C...
31/10/2025

His name is Trudah Mujawo, the Hard Rock Football Club midfielder has won promotion with three different teams in the Central Region Soccer League in three consecutive seasons.

He did it first with Sheasham in (2022), TelOne (2023) and Kwekwe United (2024).

Will he make it four times in a row this season?
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'Amakorokoza' shuts down school in Lower GweruBy Staff writer LESSONS at Bambanani Primary School in Lower Gweru were te...
30/10/2025

'Amakorokoza' shuts down school in Lower Gweru

By Staff writer

LESSONS at Bambanani Primary School in Lower Gweru were temporarily suspended earlier this week after a gang of seven illegal gold miners besieged the school.

This has forced the school to temporarily shut its doors as teachers and learners feared for their lives.

The gang of seven, mainly illegal gold miners from the surrounding area took siege of the school on Monday afternoon.

Reports suggest that the seven men were looking for one of the teachers at the nearby secondary school.

Armed with machetes, knives and clubs the men reportedly threatened to mete out violence to anyone who dared to resist their moves.

A source close to ongoings chronicled the events of Monday afternoon forcing lessons to be suspended.

"The men arrived at the school on Monday afternoon looking for one of the teachers from the secondary school," said the source.

"They were armed with weapons, threatening to beat up the teachers if they did not reveal the whereabouts of the male teacher.

"This forced most of the staff to go into hiding in fear of their lives, other teachers managed to escape while the rest locked themselves in their houses.

"Some of the staff have not returned to the school since then in fear because this area is known for these kind of violent incidents."

The Echo News understands that some learners were sent back home on Tuesday and Wednesday as there was no one to attend to them.

However, normalcy appeared to have returned to the school following the intervention of ward 19 councillor Nkosana Sibanda.

He assured the parents and teachers that their safety would be guaranteed during a meeting held on Wednesday.

The ZRP was also engaged to visit the school next week and dialogue with the local community and the leadership

Ministry of Primary and Secondary education could not be reached for comment as Gweru District Schools Inspector Trynos Mahlokozera's phone was unreachable.

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Chapungu targets a strong finish to the seasonBy Sports writer FORMER premiership side, Chapungu Football Club are targe...
29/10/2025

Chapungu targets a strong finish to the season

By Sports writer

FORMER premiership side, Chapungu Football Club are targeting a strong end to the season as they seek to lay the foundation for a better season next year.

It has largely been an unforgettable season for the Air force of Zimbabwe side blighted with several misfortunes.

From their top striker Edward Watson suffering an injury setback that ruled him out for the season, to losing coach Tawanda Marimo, who passed on after a short illness.

The Gweru side like soldiers they managed to pick themselves up and fight on regardless of the adverse circumstances.

Despite being 28 points behind log leaders Hard Rock and being out of contention for promotion, Waru Waru have revised their targets to a top four finish.

Currently, Chapungu are in fourth place on 51 points, five more than fifth placed Tongogara.

They host Hard Rock Football Club at Ascot stadium on Friday in what could potentially be a decisive match in the race for promotion.

"Being a big team that we are, it was not a good season by our standards,"Chapungu interim coach Tererai Zinyowera reflected.

"However, there was a need to regroup, rebuild, and reflect,we now shift our focus to next season.

"But with an eye on finishing strongly this season and laying a good foundation for next season focusing on what we have learnt and how we can come back stronger."

Chapungu were relegated from the top flight in 2019 and have struggled to assert themselves in the ZIFA Central Region Region Soccer League to mount a comeback into the PSL.

But Zinyowera feels making a strong finish to the season will give his side a good foundation to build on next term.

"It's very important for us to finish strongly this season in the sense that we want to lay a strong foundation for the upcoming season,"added the former Black Aces and Effiel Flats player.

"So it's important to win all our remaining games and see where that takes us at the end of the season."
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Hard Rock not off the hookBy Sports writer HARD ROCK have not been acquitted in the case in which they are accused of us...
28/10/2025

Hard Rock not off the hook

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HARD ROCK have not been acquitted in the case in which they are accused of using an ineligible player, The Echo Sports understands.

Last week, Hard Rock appeared before a Central Region Soccer League disciplinary committee charged with fraudulently registering and using a player in the match against ZRP Gwanda in August.

The player in question Ephany Gwawawa played for Dulibadzimu in the first half of the season before joining HardRock and changing his name to Tanyaradzwa Tsiga.

He featured in the Kwekwe side's 3-0 win against the police side.

Contrary to media reports that both the player and the club were acquitted, this publication understands that the matter has been referred to the ZIFA player's status committee.

It is this committee that will determine the player's eligibility to feature in that match.

The Kwekwe side occupies pole position in the ZIFA Central Region Soccer League and are poised for promotion to the Premier Soccer League(PSL).

They have 79 points, one more than their fierce rivals Sheasham who are in second place with 78 points.

But the league leaders could lose the plot should they be found guilty by the ZIFA Player Status committee.

If found guilty, Hard Rock risk being docked off three points which could have a catastrophic effect on their promotion ambitions.

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Globe and Phoenix School commissioned; two years after collapseMARTIN MAWAYA KWEKWE-Globe and Phoenix Primary School was...
23/10/2025

Globe and Phoenix School commissioned; two years after collapse

MARTIN MAWAYA

KWEKWE-Globe and Phoenix Primary School was on Thursday afternoon commissioned two years after its collapse due to illegal mining activities leaving thousands of learners displaced.

The new US$600 000 complex was funded and built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

It was officially opened by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Professor Torerayi Moyo.

The minister hailed the project as a model of effective public-private partnership and a “powerful testimony of community-driven development.”

The commissioning comes more than two years after the old Globe and Phoenix Primary School in Kwekwe was shut down in March 2023.

The incident, which made national headlines, left 1 348 pupils and 45 teachers stranded.

The Civil Protection Unit (CPU) swiftly decommissioned the school, relocating learners to makeshift tents at Russell Primary School.

However, the temporary learning environment proved extremely difficult.

“There were no proper toilets, furniture or sporting facilities. The tents were constantly damaged by wind and rain,"Prof Moyo recalled during his address.

"Dust and noise from surrounding activities made concentration impossible.”

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Warriors to face Algeria and Qatar in November"In the November international break we are going to play Algeria and Qata...
23/10/2025

Warriors to face Algeria and Qatar in November

"In the November international break we are going to play Algeria and Qatar," ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi said.

"The Algeria choice was very intentional knowing that at AFCON in December we are going to play Egypt who have a similar playing style."

Magwizi also added that the new technical department, which will be announced soon, will have a training camp with the local players as part of the preparation for the AFCON tournament.
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Kaitano Tembo has emerged as the front runner for the vacant warriors coaching job.The former Dynamos and national team ...
23/10/2025

Kaitano Tembo has emerged as the front runner for the vacant warriors coaching job.

The former Dynamos and national team defender was recently appointed as one of the assistant coaches for the senior national team.

But following the sacking of German coach Michael Nees, Tembo may soon find himself at the helm of one of the hottest coaching jobs in the country.

Tembo however, is not a novice in the trade, he has vast knowledge and experience at the highest level.

The Kadoma bred coach represented Dynamos between 1992 to 1997 before joining South African side Seven Stars in 1998.

At the defunct South African side he only lasted for a season, joining Supersport United in 1999.

After retiring as a player at Supersport, Tembo was elevated into the club's coaching department as an assistant coach.

He worked under coaches such as Gavin Hunt, Stuart Baxter and Eric Tinkler before taking over in 2018.

During his time as coach, Tembo reached two MTN8 Cup Finals, winning his maiden trophy against Highlands Park in 2019.

He has also had stints at Sekhukhune United as well as Richards Bay.

Is he the right candidate to lead the warriors at the AFCON in December.

Zimbabwe are in the same group as Egypt,South Africa and Angola.

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TELONE coach Hebert Maruwa is wary of the threat posed by FC Platinum despite the miners going through a lean spell in w...
17/10/2025

TELONE coach Hebert Maruwa is wary of the threat posed by FC Platinum despite the miners going through a lean spell in which they have won only once in their last eight matches.

The two sides clash at Mandava stadium in a Midlands derby that could also decide who finishes in the top four.

The Wifi boys are in fifth position on the log with 49 points, three more than FC Platinum who are in sixth place.

"FC Platinum are a big side, we cannot underrate them, of course they haven't been doing well in the past but we are not focusing on that,"said Maruwa.

"We are expecting a tough match on Saturday because we know of the quality in their side on top of that this is a derby and derbies are always tricky."

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Universities urged to break theoretical barriersBy Martin MawayaCalls are growing for Zimbabwe’s universities to move be...
17/10/2025

Universities urged to break theoretical barriers

By Martin Mawaya

Calls are growing for Zimbabwe’s universities to move beyond theoretical teaching and start developing research that directly responds to the needs of the productive sector, amid warnings that weak academia–industry linkages are draining the economy of billions in lost opportunities.

Speaking at the Midlands State University (MSU) Research, Innovation and Industrial Expo in Gweru last week, prominent businessman and entrepreneur Dr Tinashe Manzungu said universities must position themselves as strategic partners in national development rather than operating in isolation from industry.

"What we see displayed here today is not merely a collection of projects," he said.

"It is tangible proof of this university’s vibrant potential.

“Traditionally, academia and industry have operated in silos, with universities focusing on theory while industries chase profits.

"The result is that local research gathers dust on library shelves while companies import solutions from abroad.”

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Pembere releases third albumBy Staff WriterAFTER a five year absence musician, Moscow Pembere has released his third alb...
14/10/2025

Pembere releases third album

By Staff Writer

AFTER a five year absence musician, Moscow Pembere has released his third album titled Nyaya Yangu.

The album was launched earlier this month and has already set the gospel scene on fire with rave reviews.

It is an eight track offering recorded and produced at GM records.

Pembere’s last album was in 2020 when he released Jesus Christ, two years after his debut offering Mweya Mutsvene.

In the past five years, Pembere has concentrated on releasing singles and doing collaborations with other artists.

But the Gweru based artist did not disappoint on his latest project ensuring that it was worth the wait.

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