Nedbank renews Tour de Great Dyke sponsorship 

Thus year’s event is scheduled for November 7 to 9 with over 300 cyclists having expressed their desire and willingness to participate in the race.  NEDBANK have renewed their sponsorship deal with Great Dyke ahead of next month’s event. The Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke is a grueling yet exciting 328km cycling event that flags…

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Calls for US$ salaries grow louder

At a time the employers have revealed that they are also suffering from the same economic battles, the life of the Zimbabwean employees now hangs in the balance. THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has made a fresh call for employees to be paid in United States dollars until the government is able to…

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Simba Bhora up the ante in home stretch

Ndiraya’s men lead second-placed FC Platinum Stars by nine points with five games remaining. SIMBA Bhora coach Tonderai Ndiraya has said his team have proven that they are championship material and now want their mental strength to carry them home. The Shamva-based side are seven points away from clinching the league title in only their…

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Chikombedzi water tales: From 3km distance to piped water

People living in this area travel long distances looking for the precious liquid. This year’s El Niño-induced drought makes it even worse for them. TWIGGY trees with no sign of life, rocky terrains and a generally dry outlook characterise this location. Found in the lower south of the country, Chikombedzi is the true definition of…

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No team too small: MaBlanyo

Chigowe says Dynamos will not treat Arenel with kids’ gloves. DYNAMOS coach Lloyd “MaBlanyo” Chigowe says there is no room for complacency when they face relegation-threatened Arenel Movers in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Barbourfields Stadium tomorrow. The Glamour Boys lost their last two league matches to Chicken Inn and Caps United…

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Poor working conditions spike up mental health problems

The Ingutsheni boss further highlighted the symptoms of workers deemed mentally unwell in their workplaces. INGUTSHENI Hospital in Bulawayo on Thursday held a belated World Mental Health day through a campaign walk promoting mental health in workplaces amid concerns that poor working conditions at various workplaces was contributing to mental health problems faced in the…

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‘Go back to school’: Zifa NC tells ex-footballers

She said this soon after the Zifa Assembly had ratified a draft constitution into a new constitution at a Zifa annual general meeting (AGM) held at a hotel in Harare yesterday. ZIFA Normalisation Committee and former Mighty Warriors coach Rosemary Mugadza has encouraged former footballers to go to school if they want to lead Zifa….

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Eastern Cape R80m programme to tackle poverty, malnutrition

Image source: Peter Titmuss – 123RF.com The programme was launched at the Ngxakaxha village under the Mbhashe Local Municipality, an area that once faced high poverty levels. Wednesday’s launch coincided with World Food Day, held under the theme: “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future”, which underscores the fundamental human right…

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