Mbulelo Mpofu in Johannesburg, South Africa THE confetti has finally settled, the votes are in, and a returning queen has reclaimed her throne. Last Sunday, singer Liema Pantsi walked away… The post Beyond the R2 million: Why Liema’s victory has Zimbabwe dreaming big appeared first on herald.

AS the country’s flagship sporting team, the Warriors, prepare to return into action and face Botswana in a Four Nations tournament in Francistown tonight. The occasion marks the beginning of… The post Editorial Comment: Patience: The key asset Warriors now need appeared first on herald.

WHEN the sharp, stabbing pain in her abdomen became so overwhelming that she had to be substituted at half-time during a match last season, Katja Snoeijs realised immediately that what… The post ‘Not normal period pain’: Snoeijs opens up on endometriosis fight that nearly stopped her career appeared first on herald.

Bongani Ndlovu and Theseus Shambare CIVIL servants and pensioners will benefit from a salary increment starting next month under a new remuneration framework, Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister… The post Govt pay rise a done deal . . . Civil servants, pensioners to benefit . . . Salaries factor in roles, responsibilities appeared first on herald.

Sao Paulo. — KYLIAN MBAPPE moved to within one goal of equalling France’s all-time top goalscoring record as his side beat Brazil 2-1 in an international football friendly match at… The post Mbappe closes in on France record appeared first on herald.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed Nigeria’s bid to host the 2031 African Games, as delegates from the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) prepare to arrive in the country for an official inspection tour. The high-level visit is scheduled to take place in Abuja from March 30 to 31, 2026, marking a critical milestone [...] The post Nigeria Submits Bid To Host 2031 African Games appeared first on Complete Sports.

Business Reporter The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will convene its 33rd Annual Meetings in El Alamein, Egypt, from 21 to 24 June 2026, with a call for the continent to… The post Afreximbank urges Africa to pursue ‘economic sovereignty’ appeared first on herald.

Simon Kalika, a Dutch coach who assisted Samson Siasia during the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup finals in the Netherlands as well as the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the Super Eagles’ 2-1 triumph over Iran in Friday’s international friendly Antalya Stadium Turkey is “heart-warming” but cannot compensate Nigerians [...] The post Super Eagles Win Vs Iran ‘Heart-Warming’ But No Consolation For World Cup Miss — Kalika appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bundesliga clubs Bayer Leverkusen, VFL Wolfsburg, and Werder Bremen are tracking Trabzonspor forward Paul Onuachu, Completesports.com. Onuachu has starred for Trabzonspor this season, helping the club push for a continental ticket. The Nigeria international is currently the leading scorer in the Turkish Super Lig with 21 goals from 24 matches. Saudi club Al-Ahli have also [...] The post Super Eagles Striker Attracts Bundesliga Interest appeared first on Complete Sports.

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has disclosed that Arsenal star Bukayo Saka will be key to England’s 2026 World Cup success. Despite not hitting his highest, most consistent heights recently, Saka remains a big player and crucial for England. In a chat with Betfair, Shearer identified Saka as a pivotal player for England. Read Also:I [...] The post Saka Will Be Key To England’s 2026 World Cup Success –Shearer appeared first on Complete Sports.

Oscar Rutenga-Zimpapers Sports Hub TRIANGLE have confirmed that Llyod Chitembwe confirmed Triangle coach zis their new head coach. The announcement comes after they fired Thomas Ruzive. “. . . Llyod… The post Llyod Chitembwe confirmed Triangle coach appeared first on herald.

Carney Chukwuemeka marked his debut with a goal, as Austria hammered Ghana’s Black Stars 5-1 in an international friendly at Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna on Friday. The Black Stars struggled to find any rhythm throughout the match, allowing the home side to dominate for the majority of the match. Austria opened the scoring against [...] The post Friendly: Chukwuemeka Scores As Austria Humiliate Ghana 5-1 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chibuike Nwaiwu has said he always believed he would play for the Super Eagles while still playing in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Nwaiwu, who was a late replacement for the injured Calvin Bassey, made his Super Eagles debut in Friday’s 2-1 win against Iran, in an international friendly match in Antalya, Turkey. The [...] The post I Knew I’ll Make Super Eagles Team During My Time In NPFL — Nwaiwu appeared first on Complete Sports.

Onward Gangata BLANKET MINE say they are ready for the 2026 season which is set to commence next weekend. Excitement is brewing within the club as the countdown shortens, and… The post Blanket Mine set sights on a promotion push appeared first on herald.

Fungai Muderere, fungai.muderere@bmetro.co.zw ECSTASY and euphoria are already gripping the country ahead of the Highlanders versus Scottland Independence Cup clash that will be played in Maphisa, a development that has… The post When giants come to Matobo appeared first on herald.

The head of Senegal’s football governing body has pledged to mount a “crusade” against a ⁠decision by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to strip the country of its African… The post Senegal pledges to fight ‘robbery’ after Caf strips it of Afcon title appeared first on herald.

Refereeing mistakes on the field and through the video assistant referee have risen across most categories in this season’s Premier League. The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel declared… The post Referee and VAR errors increase in Premier League appeared first on herald.

Mthabisi Tshuma, mthabisimthire@gmail.com DEEP in Mangwe District, at a place called Mphoengs, is home to one of the country’s creative pride, Nkululeko Dube. This is a man who has refused… The post Nkululeko Dube reflects on 25 years of creative excellence appeared first on herald.

Mthabisi Tshuma. mthabisimthire@gmail.com YOUNG women from the Kalanga community in Ndiweni Village, Bulilima District, are leading one of the largest youth-owned and youth-managed egg layer production projects in the country,… The post Young women lead historic egg layer project transforming Bulilima’s rural economy appeared first on herald.

Alphina Ndlovu, alphinan@icloud.com FOR years, Zimbabwe’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have carried much of the country’s economic weight. In the face of unemployment, currency instability, shifting policies and limited… The post Empowering local businesses: Zimbabwe SME boom appeared first on herald.

THE Dhlodhlo Ruins have stood quietly for centuries, their pale stone walls slowly weathering under the sun. Hidden away in Insiza District, they are more than just old stones —… The post COMMENT: Zimbabwe’s sleeping giant: Dhlodhlo Ruins step back into the light as lost city waits to be reclaimed. appeared first on herald.

Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw DHLODHLO RUINS have once again found themselves in the national gaze, identified as a place of extraordinary potential and one of the great yet under-appreciated treasures of… The post Zimbabwe’s sleeping giant: Dhlodhlo Ruins step back into the light as lost city waits to be reclaimed appeared first on herald.

Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw AT just 20 years old and already a chief executive officer of her own firm, she is sharing national platforms with renowned agricultural experts — a space… The post At 20, she’s redefining agriculture — the rise of Phumzile Praise Ntonisani appeared first on herald.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has advised Reds star Mohamed Salah to desist from joining any club in the Saudi League. The Egyptian international earlier this week announced that he will be leaving Anfield at the end of the season. Speaking with Liverpool’s website, Carragher stated that Salah should remain in Europe and better his Champions [...] The post Don’t Join Saudi League –Carragher Advises Salah appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo believes the Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Iran in Friday’s four-nation tournament is a good step towards the rebuilding process for the senior national team. Nigeria opened the scoring in the sixth minute when Moses Simon finished from the center of the box after a pass from Samuel Chukwueze to [...] The post Friendly: Eagles Win Vs Iran, Good Step Towards Rebuilding Process –Ekpo appeared first on Complete Sports.

Preparations for Ghana’s Black Stars ahead of their international friendly against Austria in Vienna were disrupted by a hotel robbery, according to Accra-based Sporty FM (via africasoccer.com). The senior national team began their camp on Sunday, with training sessions kicking off on Monday. Trouble emerged after Wednesday’s third session, when two players reported the theft [...] The post Ghana Black Stars Players, Official Robbed In Vienna Ahead Austria Friendly appeared first on Complete Sports.

Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has disclosed that Anthony Joshua needs more time to be at his best and in the right frame of mind for his comeback fight. Recall that the former two-time unified heavyweight champion has been spending time with Usyk and his team in Ukraine. Speaking with Boxing World, Usyk stated [...] The post Joshua Needs More Time To Be At His Best –Usyk appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria kicked off their post-AFCON 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Iran in an international friendly, marking their first outing since securing a bronze medal at the tournament. Eric Chelle maintained tactical consistency, deploying a familiar 4-2-3-1 formation with largely unchanged personnel. However, there was a notable shift in attack, as Akor Adams [...] The post Super Eagles Edge Iran 2–1 in Friendly appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

The post WAEC releases 2026 first series computer-based WASSCE results appeared first on Kemi Filani. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Friday, released the results of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2026 First Series. This was confirmed in a statement issued on X on Friday. WAEC announced that candidates who sat for the examination can access their results within 12 hours. The […] The post WAEC releases 2026 first series computer-based WASSCE results appeared first on Kemi Filani.

Goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams secured a 2-1 win for the Super Eagles, in Friday’s international friendly game with Iran in Antalya, Turkey. It is now two wins and one draw in three meetings against Iran for the Super Eagles. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle put a strong starting lineup which had [...] The post Friendly: Simon, Adams On Target As Super Eagles Beat Iran 2-1 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Veteran tennis star Novak Djokovic has expressed his desire to win one more Grand Slam before retiring from the game. Recall that the Serbian star is one Grand Slam away from breaking his current tie with Margaret Court (24) and achieving an all-time record of 25 major titles. In a new interview with Vanity Fair, [...] The post I Want To Win One More Grand Slam –Djokovic appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal winger Noni Madueke is ready to fight for a place in England’s World Cup squad. The 24-year-old is already part of England’s 35-man pre-World Cup squad. Madueke is hoping for a chance to impress head coach Thomas Tuchel in the upcoming friendlies against Japan and Uruguay. “Listen, my focus now is on England for [...] The post Madueke Eyes Place In England’s World Cup Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a strong starting X1 for his side’s friendly against Team Melli of Iran,reports Completesports.com. Maduka Okoye will start in goal ahead of Francis Uzoho, and Adebayo Adeleye. Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi will start as full-backs. Read Also: Okoye Explains AFCON 2025 Absence Igho Ogbu will partner [...] The post Friendly: Okoye, Lookman, Adams Start For Super Eagles Against Iran appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress will face WNBA side Indiana Fever in an international exhibition game on Saturday , 2 May 2026. The encounter will serve as part of the team’s preparations for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. According to the Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF, the high-profile encounter is aimed at strengthening the team’s competitiveness on the [...] The post D’Tigress Line Up Indiana Fever Test Ahead FIBA World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

Maduka Okoye has revealed why he turned down an invitation to play at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. Okoye was a notable absentee from Nigeria’s squad for the tournament held in Morocco. The 26-year-old was sidelined at the start of the 2025/26 season following a suspension over his alleged involvement in a [...] The post Okoye Explains AFCON 2025 Absence appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri does not believe being a former Atletico Madrid player rules him out of joining Real Madrid and has said “you can’t turn down the best clubs in the world”. The 29-year-old Spain midfielder, who has made 293 appearances for City since joining from La Liga club Atletico in 2019, will be [...] The post Man City Star Open To Real Madrid Move appeared first on Complete Sports.