Journalist Madzikatidze case postponed to July

By Tendai Chisiri On 23 June 2026, Bulawayo24 journalist Gideon Madzikatidze appeared before Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo to set a trial date, but the case was postponed to 17 July 2026. The State indicated it was not yet ready to proceed because the cyber report on the matter is still outstanding. Madzikatidze, who is out … Continue reading Journalist Madzikatidze case postponed to July

Dynamos FC Suspend Head Coach Genesis Mangombe Pending Investigation

By Tendai Chisiri HARARE – Dynamos FC has suspended head coach Genesis Mangombe with immediate effect pending investigations into multiple allegations of misconduct, the club confirmed in a letter on 23 June  2026 In a “Notice of Suspension Pending Finalisation of Investigations” addressed to Mangombe, the Glamour Boys’ Board of Directors said the suspension would … Continue reading Dynamos FC Suspend Head Coach Genesis Mangombe Pending Investigation

Chitungwiza vs Highfield rivalry to headline Age Group NPL finals

By Tendai Chisiri HARARE – Zimbabwe Cricket’s Age Group National Premier League will deliver a Chitungwiza-Highfield showdown this Sunday as Gladiators and Takashinga 2 meet in both the Under-13 boys and Under-15 girls finals at Old Hararians Sports Club. Both matches start at 9.15am. The finals revive one of Zimbabwe’s oldest cricket rivalries. Chitungwiza and … Continue reading Chitungwiza vs Highfield rivalry to headline Age Group NPL finals

High Court judge quashes charges against Zimbabwe Independent editor Zaba

On 19 June 2026, High Court judge Justice Emelia Muchawa ruled that the charges against Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba and Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) — represented by its editor-in-chief, Kholwani Nyathi could not stand and ordered the criminal proceedings to be discontinued. Zaba and Nyathi were charged with undermining the authority of or insulting the President following a … Continue reading High Court judge quashes charges against Zimbabwe Independent editor Zaba

PSL Matchday 20: Momentum, Relegation Battles & Title Race Heat Up

By Tendai Chisiri HARARE – Castle Lager Premier Soccer League action returns this weekend with Matchday 20, and every point could swing the title race, CAF spots, or the relegation scrap. With teams coming off mixed results in Matchday 19, several clubs are either smarting from defeat or riding high on confidence. Scottland FC vs … Continue reading PSL Matchday 20: Momentum, Relegation Battles & Title Race Heat Up

May Peace Prevail”: Iran Team Leaves Tribute to Girls Killed in Conflict After LA Match

By Tendai Chisiri LOS ANGELES – Iran’s national football team left a handwritten tribute in their World Cup changing room after their match in Los Angeles, dedicating their 90 minutes on the pitch to civilian victims of recent conflict. The message, written on a whiteboard and shared without player images, referenced the hashtags #168 and … Continue reading May Peace Prevail”: Iran Team Leaves Tribute to Girls Killed in Conflict After LA Match

Zimbabwe Women HPC Clinch Kwibuka T20 Title in One-Run Thriller Against Rwanda

KIGALI – Zimbabwe Women High Performance Centre (HPC) held their nerve to clinch the 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament, edging hosts Rwanda Women by a single run in a dramatic final at Kigali on Saturday. The young Zimbabwean side posted 126-5 from 20 overs, then defended it fiercely to restrict Rwanda to 125-8 and complete … Continue reading Zimbabwe Women HPC Clinch Kwibuka T20 Title in One-Run Thriller Against Rwanda

PSL Taps Longtime Communications Head Kudzai Bare for Marketing Manager Post

By Desire Tshuma Harare – The Premier Soccer League has appointed Kudzai Bare as its new Marketing Manager, effective 1 June 2026, following a competitive recruitment process. Bare has been with the PSL since 2015, where she headed the Communications and Media Department. The league said she played a key role in boosting the PSL’s … Continue reading PSL Taps Longtime Communications Head Kudzai Bare for Marketing Manager Post

Midlands Mushroom Academy Expands to Zimbabwe’s Largest Button and Oyster Facility

By Desire Tshuma Gweru – Midlands Mushroom Academy, founded in 2019 by Shumirai Engelbert Kadiki, is preparing to open what it says will be Zimbabwe’s largest factory for button and oyster mushroom production by year end. Kadiki is credited as the driving force behind the initiative. “The whole credit goes to the lady who has … Continue reading Midlands Mushroom Academy Expands to Zimbabwe’s Largest Button and Oyster Facility

UANC Backs CAB 3 but Calls for Safeguards on Electoral Reform

By Desire Tshuma Harare – The United African National Council (UANC) says it supports Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 in principle, arguing the changes can promote national unity and policy stability, but it wants strong safeguards to protect accountability and public participation. In a position paper released from Harare, the UANC, which governed during the … Continue reading UANC Backs CAB 3 but Calls for Safeguards on Electoral Reform