Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been crowned the 2026 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) — narrowly beating Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice to the award, ESPN reports. Fernandes, 31, secured 45 per cent of the votes of the English football media and edged out Rice by just 28 votes to [...] The post Man United Captain Fernandes Wins Footballer Of The Year Award appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sione Amidu, sioneamidu05@gmail.com THE dust and heat of Vubachikwe Mine tell their own story — one of hard work, long days, and lives shaped by whatever opportunities come and go.…

Lovemore Dube, lovemore.dube@chronicle.co.zw THE Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Anselem Sanyatwe, has set his sights on reshaping Zimbabwe’s sporting future, with his ongoing visit to Belarus already pointing…

Nothando Zondo, cherrelncz@gmail.com FARMERS in Umzingwane District are beginning to see farming in a new light, as fresh ideas take root and quietly change what is possible on the land.…

Thupeyo Muleya, thupeyo.muleya@zimpapers.co.zw IN Beitbridge, where the roads are always busy and the border never really sleeps, life carries on at a steady, determined pace. Trucks roll in and out,…

Thupeyo Muleya, thupeyo.muleya@zimpapers.co.zw SOUTH AFRICA’S National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has called on all individuals and organisations planning anti-migrants’ marches to conduct themselves responsibly and within the confines…

Victor Madzinga WHAT’S in a name? Often, a name carries clues to a larger story – offering a glimpse into the past, present, and future. Siyazama Enterprises in Sigodo Township,…

EXPERTS in emerging technologies have called for upskilling and reskilling in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within academia in Africa. The call comes as the AI revolution is underway,…

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has described his long-term rivalry with Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo as a beautiful sporting period based on mutual respect. In a chat with TV host Pollo Alvarez, the Argentina international clarified that while they never became close friends due to living different lives and rarely meeting outside of ceremonies, [...] The post Messi: I Had A Beautiful Rivalry With Ronaldo appeared first on Complete Sports.

Real Madrid have fined Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde €500,000 each after a training ground clash that left the latter needing hospital treatment. The club did not impose any sporting sanctions on the two players, saying in a statement that the fine “thereby concludes the internal procedures” launched against them. Valverde will miss Sunday’s Clasico [...] The post Madrid Fine Valverde, Tchouameni €500,000 Each For Bust-Up appeared first on Complete Sports.

Abdullahi Boru Halakhe ON December 5, at the draw for the 2026 men’s World Cup finals at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, FIFA president Gianni Infantino presented United States…

Wiseman Sibanda, Wisemansibanda4@gmail.com UKAMA kuhhe nelubaka gwehhihha nobona bonhuta nabomboromboro bakalongoloka bakasenga zodliwa. Hatizi kene zwikonyana zwezwi zwinabohe banozwibudza kuti kwabe lubaka gwelonga zodliwa mumatula. Tozwibona zwibhuda mumimwina yazo, zwilongoloka…

Nothando Zondo, cherrelncz@gmail.com MATOBO is the kind of place that slows you down whether you want it to or not. The granite hills stretch out endlessly, shaped by time and…

Pauline T Nenerai Conduct disorder is a mental health condition in which a child or teenager displays a persistent pattern of aggressive and disobedient behaviour that harms the wellbeing of…

Beitbridge Bureau THE construction of the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Youth Service in Zimbabwe (YSZ) and Vocational Training Centre (VTC) in Kezi, in Matobo District, is now 85 percent complete, marking…

Golf is a game built on focus, patience, and precision. Every shot depends on reading the course correctly, judging distance, and maintaining a steady mindset. While technique and equipment like clubs are essential, smaller details—like eyewear—are becoming increasingly important. Today, many players are paying closer attention to golf sunglases as part of their overall gear. […]

Acts 2 v 1–4 “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven…

Ronald Mpofu, itsronaldrox@gmail.com A 31-year-old man from Village 12 in Dombodema has appeared before the Plumtree Magistrates’ Court facing a rape charge after allegedly raping and impregnating his 15-year-old niece.…

Gibson Mhaka AS Zimbabwe continues its steady push towards becoming an upper-middle-income economy by 2030, the legislative foundation needed to support that ambition is undergoing a careful and deliberate reshaping.…

Nothando Zondo, cherrelncz@gmail.com THE Gwanda Regional Magistrates’ Court has sentenced four men from Mberengwa to between 10 and 20 years in prison after they carried out a series of armed…

Sifiso Sonjica SOUTH AFRICA has, over the past two decades, witnessed periodic waves of anti-immigrant sentiment expressed through marches, protests, and at times, violent outbreaks. These developments are often simplistically…

Mthabisi Tshuma, mthabisimthire@gmail.com Bulilima Rural District Council chairperson, Councillor Land Ndebele, has been formally elected chairperson of the Communal Areas Management Programme for Indigenous Resources (CAMPFIRE) Association Board of Zimbabwe.…

THE steady march towards full electrification of rural schools and clinics in Matabeleland South deserves to be recognised for what it truly is — a bold and necessary step towards…

Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw WOMEN working in artisanal and small-scale mining say this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo felt different, like a moment where things finally began to shift…

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw MATABELELAND South is moving steadily towards a point many communities have waited for over the years. Most rural schools and clinics in the province are expected to…

Chronicle Reporter A DARING gang of suspected robbers pounced on Sai Mart Shopping Centre in Lobengula West, Bulawayo, in the early hours of Friday, allegedly leaving one security guard seriously…

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku is in buoyant mood ahead of his side’s 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying second leg clash against Malawi. Nigeria will take on the Young Scorchers at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Saturday, holding a 2-0 advantage from the first leg played in Ikenne last weekend. Aduku [...] The post ‘We’re Here to Win’ — Aduku Fires Warning Ahead Falconets, Malawi Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Theseus Mauruki Shambare THE Government and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at empowering young Zimbabweans through skills development, entrepreneurship, innovation and…

Victor Boniface has publicly thanked award-winning Nigerian singer Teni the Entertainer for supporting him through one of the toughest periods of his football career, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker underwent knee surgery earlier this year and he has credited Teni (real name, Teniola Apata) for standing by him through it all. The 25-year-old striker […]

Takunda Gambiza-Herald Reporter The Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) has challenged universities and researchers to focus on practical, industry-driven studies that contribute directly to national development and economic growth. Speaking…

Obey Musiwa-Herald Reporter As climate pressures intensify across Zimbabwe, farmers and Government stakeholders gathered at Mudoti Farm in Chikomba West Constituency for the provincial field day, aiming to strengthen productivity…

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has disclosed that most teams in Africa are avoiding playing Nigeria in international friendlies. Recall that the Super Falcons will be hoping to defend their title at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco in July, but the team is struggling to get competitive friendly games [...] The post Most African Teams Are Not Ready To Play Super Falcons In Friendlies –Madugu appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) Save of the Season award following her remarkable stop in Brighton & Hove Albion’s 1-1 draw against Liverpool last November. The Nigerian international produced a brilliant save to tip Fuka Nagano’s long-range strike onto the crossbar in the fiercely contested encounter. The stunning [...] The post Nnadozie Shortlisted For WSL Save Of The Season appeared first on Complete Sports.

Freeman Razemba-Senior Reporter THE rehabilitation of part of Simon Mazorodze Road is scheduled to commence May 11, 20026, as construction of the Willowvale Road traffic circle, aimed at managing congestion…

Trust Freddy-Zimpapers Correspondent THE Government has partnered with local and international research institutions to launch a multi-district study aimed at integrating mental health into the national climate change policy, as…

Thupeyo Muleya THE Beitbridge Regional Magistrate Court has sentenced a 35-year-old soldier to an effective 30 months in prison for smuggling 13 kg of marijuana (Mbanje) into South Africa through…