By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 7 May 2026– The Council Chambers buzzed with anticipation yesterday as the Charles Manyuchi Boxing Academy, in partnership with Mutare City Council, officially launched the Pride of Mutare International Boxing Tournament. The event, set for 23 May 2026 at Mutare Sports Club, promises a 17-bout feast of fist, featuring fighters from…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 24 April 2026– Mutare City Rovers suffered their first defeat of the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League season, falling 3–1 to a ruthless Deportivo La Murambinda at Chisamba Ground yesterday afternoon. The home side entered Matchday 6 with an unbeaten record, but were undone by a visiting outfit that delivered…
By Fanuel Chinowaita HARARE, April 23, 2026 — Detectives from the CID Stores and Business Unit in Harare have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with a fraud case in which a Chitungwiza-based promoter was allegedly duped of US$750 in a failed entertainment booking deal. The suspect, identified as Bernard Dheya of Mbare, was taken…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – Several schools from across the region gathered at Leadermold College on Friday, 13 March 2026, for a Debate and Public Speaking Tournament aimed at sharpening students’ communication, reasoning and leadership skills. The event, which ran from 8am to 4pm, featured debate pool sessions, public speaking contests, semi-final rounds and finals…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Former Zimbabwe national football team captain Willard Katsande has officially begun his coaching career after being appointed head coach of Northern Region Soccer League side Rangers FC. The Chinhoyi-based club appointed Katsande over the weekend, marking the former midfield enforcer’s first senior coaching role after a decorated playing career. Speaking during a…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 9 March 2026– Mutare City Council has clarified the status of renovations at Sakubva Stadium following a letter by a local football promoter seeking government intervention to allow the province’s Premier Soccer League side to use the facility. The letter was written by Donald Manhende of Winning Goal Promotions to Manicaland…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 2 March 2026 — Mutare City Rovers FC will open their 2026 Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League campaign with a demanding long-distance trip to face Renco Mine FC, as the season kicks off in the third week of March. The opening fixture presents an immediate test for the Mutare-based side,…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 10 February 2026 — Mutare City Council says Sakubva Stadium is being prepared to host Premier Soccer League (PSL) and international matches once planned upgrades are completed, Town Clerk Blessing K. Chafesuka has said. Addressing journalists yesterday during a press conference on the 2026 budget overview, Chafesuka acknowledged that the city…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Sakubva, Mutare — Turf Ninjas have taken a major step towards strengthening combat sports in Manicaland with the launch of an academy and the hosting of a two-day referees and instructors workshop held on Friday and Saturday at Beithall in Sakubva. Speaking during the workshop, Turf Ninjas Chairperson Knowledge Nyamhoka said Manicaland…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 26 January 2026— Newly appointed Ngezi Platinum Stars coach Cliff Dzvairo has attributed his rapid rise in Zimbabwean football to tactical intelligence, resilience and a long-term development philosophy, following an extensive WhatsApp-based question-and-answer session with football administrators, coaches and supporters. Dzvairo recently made history as the youngest coach to be promoted…
