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Solar-powered lifeline rewrites drought-hit Mhlasi Village’s story
Gibson Mhaka THE first light of dawn in Mhlasi Village, Ward 21 in Kezi, Matabeleland South Province used to signal yet another exhausting race against time for Mrs Zibonele Ncube…
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ZITF shifts to high-value industrial showcases
Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter ECONOMISTS and business leaders have applauded this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), which shifted from consumer product displays to high-value industrial showcases. The 66th ZITF,…
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THE KHUMALO CLAN
Mzala Tom The Khumalo people were a clan of the Ntungwa-Nguni whose common ancestor was Mntungwa. The clan’s name Khumalo is literally derived from the verb khuma, which means “to…
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Ambassador Zhou praises Zimbabwe-China business ties
Remarks by HE Zhou Ding, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, at 2026 Zimbabwe Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Harare, 30 April 2026) n Mrs Vimbai Nyemba, Permanent Secretary for Justice,…
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Over 3800 villagers to benefit from livelihoods projects
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu Matabeleland South Bureau OVER 3 800 villagers from Nkayi, Gwanda, Umguza and Zvishavane districts are set to benefit from a peace building programme designed to promote social cohesion…
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Do dying crocodiles crawl ashore? :. . . Myth, science, and the Zambezi truth
Daimon Phiri EVERY fisherman on Lake Kariba has heard it.  Every villager along the Save River swears by it: “When a crocodile knows it is about to die; it crawls…
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Farmer turns Insiza homestead into thriving agro-tourism hub
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu , Matabeleland South Bureau WHAT was once an ancestral homestead in Wanezi, Insiza District, has been transformed into a bustling centre of agricultural innovation and rural enterprise. Mr…
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Sports avenues for rehabilitation of inmates
Lovemore Dube, lovemore.dube@chronicle.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS), which long adopted the worldwide trend of prisons being rehabilitation centres more than hellish punishment institutions, is exploring sport as…
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Another Golden Lions star signs with Scottland FC
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw A strong working relationship between Golden Lions and reigning Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions Scottland FC is beginning to bear fruit, with another promising youngster making…
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The Warrior You Forgot to Train
We often speak about becoming stronger, braver, more resilient, as though these qualities will appear when life demands them. But strength is not summoned in the moment of crisis. It…
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Director Amy Murrell takes on complex comedy debut
Gift Moyo giftmoyo2005@gmail.com Preparing for her directorial debut, budding director Amy Murrell is set to stage the comedy, The Play That Went Wrong, at the Bulawayo Theatre from 14 to…
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Where were the women? Rethinking war beyond the battlefield
Alphina Ndlovu WHEN we speak of war, we often speak in the language of men — strategy, weapons, victory and defeat. It is a language that is loud, visible, and…
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Bosso must groom players who play for the badge
THE constant change of coaches at Highlanders has not altered the fortunes of the Mighty Bosso since 2007. Many factors are influencing this bad spell and one of the major…
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Nigeria’s Falconets take firm control in U20 Women’s World CupQ; Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire win
Nigeria’s Falconets put themselves in a strong position to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after beating Malawi 2-0 in the first leg of their final qualifying tie, Soccernet.ng reports. The match was played on Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, where the hosts delivered a disciplined and […]
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Turkey: Osimhen Bags Assist In Galatasaray’s Big Defeat To Samsunspor
Victor Osimhen provided an assist as Galatasaray fell 4-1 to Samsunspor on Saturday night. Osimhen set up Yunus Akgün for the game’s opening goal after nine minutes. The Nigeria international has so far registered 20 goals, and eight assists across all competitions for the Yellow and Reds this season. Read Also:Bundesliga: Tella Scores, Bags Assist [...] The post Turkey: Osimhen Bags Assist In Galatasaray’s Big Defeat To Samsunspor appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Adeniran Delivers On Promise, Fires LASK To Austrian Cup Glory
Samuel Adeniran has emphatically lived up to his bold “goals galore” promise he made in June last year, as exclusively reported by Completesports.com delivering when it mattered most to fire LASK to Austrian Cup glory. Adeniran Finishes As Austrian Cup Top Scorer The powerful forward, who recently expressed confidence after settling into life in Austria, [...] The post Adeniran Delivers On Promise, Fires LASK To Austrian Cup Glory appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal Go Six Points Clear Over Man City After Dominant Fulham Win
Arsenal stormed six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres put Fulham to the sword in a 3-0 win, RTL reports. The Gunners have stumbled towards the finish line in their quest for a first league title in 22 years, blowing a sizeable lead over Manchester City [...] The post Arsenal Go Six Points Clear Over Man City After Dominant Fulham Win appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Bundesliga: Tella Scores, Bags Assist As Bayer Leverkusen Overcome RB Leipzig
Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella scored his first Bundesliga goal and also bagged an assist as Bayer Leverkusen defeated RB Leipzig 4-1 on Saturday. The Nigerian international, who was making his 17th appearance, scored his first league goal in the 45th minute after providing an assist for Schick to net the opening goal in the [...] The post Bundesliga: Tella Scores, Bags Assist As Bayer Leverkusen Overcome RB Leipzig appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ex-Atalanta midfielder makes bold Lookman prediction ahead of UCL clash against Arsenal
Super Eagles and Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman didn't have the best outing against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League last Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 1-1 draw against Mikel Arteta's men at the Wanda Metropolitano was the first time the 28-year-old completed a game for Diego Simeone's side since joining from Atalanta in February. The […]
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Joe Cole Tells Alejandro Garnacho Chelsea Fans Are Frustrated But His Best Days Are Ahead
Alejandro Garnacho’s debut season at Chelsea following his £40 million move from Manchester United has not been the clean break the Argentine was hoping for, and former Chelsea winger Joe Cole has weighed in on the situation in terms that are honest about where the 21-year-old currently stands while remaining broadly optimistic about what he […] The post Joe Cole Tells Alejandro Garnacho Chelsea Fans Are Frustrated But His Best Days Are Ahead appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Ligue 1: Awaziem, Nnadi Play 90 Minutes In Nantes Win Vs Marseille
Super Eagles duo of Chidozie Awaziem and Tochukwu Nnadi played all 90 minutes as Nantes thrashed Marseille 3-0 in Saturday’s Ligue 1 game. Awaziem, who was making his 25th appearance, has scored one goal and bagged two assists for Nantes this ongoing season. Read Also:2026 U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Edge Closer To W/Cup Qualification After 2-0 [...] The post Ligue 1: Awaziem, Nnadi Play 90 Minutes In Nantes Win Vs Marseille appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Serie A: Okoye Keeps Clean Sheet As Udinese Edge Torino
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye kept his ninth clean sheet as Udinese defeated Torino 2-0 in Saturday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international, who was making his 27th appearance, was on the pitch for the entire 90 minutes. Udinese thought they had taken the lead in the 22nd minute through Zanioli, only for the VAR [...] The post Serie A: Okoye Keeps Clean Sheet As Udinese Edge Torino appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘We can’t beg them’ – Brentford’s Kayode and other Nigeria-eligible talents get stern warning
Brentford and Italy defender Michael Kayode, alongside other foreign talents who are eligible to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria, have been warmed, Soccernet.ng reports. Uzbekistan-born Nigerian, Osaze Odemwingie, was the one who issued the rallying cry, in what seems like the Super Eagles constantly being treated as an afterthought. The 44-year-old represented Russia at […]
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Frank Lampard Tells Thomas Tuchel That Reece James Is a World Cup Starter as Chelsea Captain Closes in on Forest Return
Frank Lampard has added his voice to the argument that Reece James deserves to start for England at the World Cup this summer, using a talkSPORT appearance to make the case for Chelsea’s injured captain in terms that left no room for ambiguity about where the former Blues boss believes the 26-year-old stands in the […] The post Frank Lampard Tells Thomas Tuchel That Reece James Is a World Cup Starter as Chelsea Captain Closes in on Forest Return appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Gareth Barry’s Message to Cole Palmer About His Chelsea Transfer
Gareth Barry, the former Manchester City midfielder who won 53 England caps and played at the highest level for over a decade, has delivered a stark warning to Cole Palmer about the consequences of staying at Chelsea amid the turmoil that has characterised the club’s 2025/26 season, saying directly that a “toxic” dressing room environment […] The post Gareth Barry’s Message to Cole Palmer About His Chelsea Transfer appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Golden glory for Zimbabwe Handball U20 as U18 Fall Just Short
Amos Mpofu Zimbabwe’s Under-20 national handball team delivered a golden performance, edging Mozambique 36–32 to clinch the title, while the Under-18 side settled for silver after a narrow 28–29 loss…
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LaLiga: Sadiq In Full Action, Lookman Benched As Atlético Beat Valencia Away
Umar Sadiq was in full action as Valencia went down 2-0 against Atlético Madrid in their LaLiga encounter on Saturday. Ademola Lookman was left on Atlético’s bench for the entire duration of the game. Lookman was rested for next week’s UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Arsenal. Both teams failed to hit target [...] The post LaLiga: Sadiq In Full Action, Lookman Benched As Atlético Beat Valencia Away appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles watch: Ehizibue, Okoye ratings in Udinese’s win over Torino
Udinese climbed back into the top half of the Serie A table after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Torino in their Matchday 35 clash on Saturday afternoon, Soccernet.ng reports. Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and 2020 invitee Kingsley Ehizibue both delivered standout performances as the White and Blacks returned to winning ways after a two-game winless streak. Ehizibue gave […]
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2026 U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Edge Closer To W/Cup Qualification After 2-0 First Leg Win Against Malawi
Nigeria’s Falconets defeated Malawi 2-0 in their first leg, final round qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup. After a goalless first half which saw the Falconets miss lots of scoring chances, the coach Moses Aduku side finally got their deserved goals. More to dollow The post 2026 U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Edge Closer To W/Cup Qualification After 2-0 First Leg Win Against Malawi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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WATCH: Zim 4x400m relay team smashes record, qualifies for World Championships
Lovemore Dube, lovemore.dube@gmail.co.zw IT’S real, it’s happening, Zimbabwe is now among the country’s top sprints countries. Zimbabwe athletes could not have hoped for a better platform to prove themselves than…
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Zero-tariff policy opens door wider for African imports
The zero-tariff policy aligns with China's broader opening-up agenda.
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Man United vs Liverpool: Old Trafford Showdown As Red Devils Target Double Over Rivals
Manchester United are set to host Liverpool in a blockbuster Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The two teams face each other in one of the fiercest rivalries in football as the race for Champions League places heats up. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Man United United have been in [...] The post Man United vs Liverpool: Old Trafford Showdown As Red Devils Target Double Over Rivals appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Championship: Femi Azeez Grabs Brace In Millwall’s Win Over Oxford United
Femi Azeez scored twice as Millwall defeated Oxford United 2-0 in their Sky Bet Championship encounter on Saturday. Azeez opened scoring for the hosts four minutes after the half hour mark with Mihailo Ivanovic providing the assist. The 24-year-old doubled Millwall’s lead three minutes after the break. Read Also:Galatasaray Renew Interest In Super Eagles Midfielder [...] The post Championship: Femi Azeez Grabs Brace In Millwall’s Win Over Oxford United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Carter Efe, Others Win Big At Chaos In The Ring 4
Social media comedian Carter Efe defeated street artiste Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus by unanimous decision to be crowned celebrity boxing champion at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event on Friday night at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, with all three judges scoring the bout 27-30 in his favour. The victory earned [...] The post Carter Efe, Others Win Big At Chaos In The Ring 4 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Madrid Open Final: I’ve To Be At My Best –Zverev Speaks Ahead Sunday’s Showdown Vs Sinner
Germany tennis star Alexander Zverev has disclosed that he has to be at his best to overcome Jannik Sinner in the final of the Madrid Open on Sunday. Zverev acknowledged Sinner’s dominant form, being undefeated since February, and noted that while AI provides data, it cannot fully help overcome Sinner’s current level. Interestingly, Sinner has [...] The post Madrid Open Final: I’ve To Be At My Best –Zverev Speaks Ahead Sunday’s Showdown Vs Sinner appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Galatasaray Renew Interest In Super Eagles Midfielder
Galatasaray have renewed their pursuit of Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika, Completesports.com reports. The Turkish Super Lig champions previously attempted to sign the Nigeria international in January. Their bid was however I turned down by the Belgian club. Read Also:Werder Bremen Boss Drops Hint On Boniface Absence Vs Augsburg With former Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira [...] The post Galatasaray Renew Interest In Super Eagles Midfielder appeared first on Complete Sports.
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