The president of the governing body of African football has intervened to resolve a pay dispute between the South Africa women’s football team and the national federation. The team’s preparations for this month’s World Cup were thrown into disarray before the final warm-up game against Botswana at the weekend. Banyana …
Read More »Boxing Team Coach Thrilled With Cameroon Preparations
National Boxing team coach Marco Sibanda has said that his team is preparing well for the African Amateur Boxing Championships set for Yaoundé, Cameroon from July 25 to August 6. “Our preparations for the Championships are on track. The Sport and Recreation Commission (SRC) still has not cleared our trip …
Read More »Belarus To Be Represented By Jacob Zuma At Victoria Falls Carbon Credits Indaba
Former president Jacob Zuma will represent Belarus at a Zimbabwe conference on the trade in African carbon credits, according to the organisers of the event. Zuma, who was seen entering the event venue in Victoria Falls, is due to deliver a “special presentation” on behalf of the Belarusian African Trade …
Read More »Toxic Gas Leak Kills 24 In South Africa
The Ekurhuleni EMS has confirmed that 24 people have died of suspected gas inhalation at the Angelo informal settlement in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni on Wednesday night. The gas -nitrate oxide – was reported to have leaked from a gas cylinder used by zama-zamas who operate from a shack in the informal …
Read More »NPA To Appeal Mamombe, Chimbiri Acquittal At Supreme Court
The National Prosecuting Authority will appeal to the Supreme Court the acquittal of CCC officials Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri by the High Court in the middle of their criminal trial in a lower court on charges of faking an abduction. The two were on trial before Chief Magistrate Faith …
Read More »Thugs Attack, Break The Legs Of Acquitted Mamombe & Chimbiri Lawyer Obey Shava
Prominent human rights lawyer Obey Shava was reportedly attacked and left with broken legs by suspected state security agents last night. Fellow lawyer Thabani Mpofu confirmed the incident Wednesday night. “Top CCC Lawyer Obey Shava was viciously attacked this evening by four men who broke his legs and left him …
Read More »Cameraman Hurt By Wild Throw At Game
A cameraman was injured after being hit in the head by a baseball at Wednesday night’s match in New York between the Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles. Pete Stendel of the YES Network was struck during the bottom of the fifth inning when a ball thrown to first base missed …
Read More »Steven Gerrard Appointed Manager Of Saudi Arabian Club Al Ettifaq
Steven Gerrard has been appointed coach of Saudi side Al Ettifaq, having previously decided against taking up the position, the Saudi Pro League club said. The former Liverpool and England midfielder said last month that he would not be taking up an offer to join the team. However, the 43-year-old …
Read More »Williams Nominated For ICC Player Of The Month Award
The month of June may have not ended the way that he would have hoped for but it was one for the history books for the Chevrons all-rounder, Sean Williams. Williams has been enjoying a purple patch in international cricket over the past month and for his brilliant all round …
Read More »Gifted Evangelist Archbishop Ezekiel Guti Dies Aged 100
Zimbabwe Assemblies Of God Africa (ZAOGA) leader and founder Archbishop Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti has died. ZAOGA National Executive Chairman Apostle Joseph Guti confirmed his death on the church’s television channel, Ezekiel TV Channel.”….I hereby announce to us the promotion to glory of our great iconic leader Archbishop Professor Ezekiel Handinawangu …
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