Mamombe Could Be Mad After All, Remanded In Custody

It never rains but pours for Harare West legislator Joanna Mamombe as she has been thrown behind bars for two weeks while her mental state is examined. Harare magistrate Bianca Makwande committed her to the institution saying the court wanted to seek expert advice. She said the testimony of her …

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PSG’s Di Maria gets four-match spitting ban

Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria received a four-match ban on Wednesday for spitting during this month’s fiery Marseille game which saw five players red-carded and claims by Neymar of racial abuse. Di Maria’s suspension meted out by Ligue 1’s disciplinary commission was for spitting at Marseille defender Alvaro Gonzalez. …

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Agent speaks out on Muduhwa debacle

GEORGE Deda, the agent who pulled the plug on Highlanders defender Peter Muduhwa’s move to Sudan, says he has no problem working with other player intermediaries as long as they are honest. All had been done for Muduhwa to join an unnamed Sudanese club, with Bosso and the player agreeing …

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Doctors fear Zimbabwe government planning to block overseas exodus

Doctors fear the government plans to make it harder for them to seek employment opportunities abroad after the health ministry announced a cumbersome new process to get clearance. Zimbabwe’s 5,000 doctors have twice been on strike over the last 12 months decrying salaries as low as Z$9,450 (US$115) per month. …

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Sikhala Demands Closure Of Inhabitable Chikurubi Prison

FIREBRAND MDC Alliance vice-chairperson Job Sikhala Wednesday demanded the closure of Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison saying the country’s biggest jail was unfit for human habitation. Chikurubi, a highly fortified prison, some 15 kilometres east of Harare, is home to over 2 000 men classified as dangerous prisoners who are said …

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Zimbabwe tour to Pakistan confirmed by the PCB

Zimbabwe tour to Pakistan: The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed they would host Zimbabwe for a series of three one-day internationals and three Twenty20s starting next month. The PCB made the announcement confirming the Zimbabwe tour to Pakistan on Wednesday 23 September. ZIMBABWE TOUR TO PAKISTAN CONFIRMED According to a press release …

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