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Simba Bhora Go Top After Thrilling Comeback Win Over Herentals

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Simba Bhora Go Top After Thrilling Comeback Win Over Herentals

Defending champions Simba Bhora climbed to the summit of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Herentals at Rufaro Stadium on Saturday.

 

A brace from the in-form Isakar Guribab and a composed finish by Never Tigere saw Joel Luphahla’s side recover from a goal down to claim all three points in a Matchday 20 encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

The win lifted Simba Bhora level on 40 points with MWOS, but the champions now top the table courtesy of a superior goal difference.

Their position was helped by MWOS suffering only their second defeat of the season, falling 1-0 to Yadah at Heart Stadium.

The so-called “Miracle Boys” lived up to their name, with Josiah scoring directly from a corner in the 55th minute, a rare goal that stunned the visitors.

Despite the upset, Yadah remain deep in relegation danger, sitting 15th on the log with 20 points.

The result, however, offers a glimmer of hope as they battle to avoid the drop.

Meanwhile, at Bata Stadium, TelOne boosted their top four hopes with a 1-0 win over Dynamos.

Washington Navaya netted his 11th goal of the campaign to secure the win, pushing TelOne into third place with 33 points, just seven off the top.

For Dynamos, the loss deepens their crisis. The Harare giants on 17th, are staring down the barrel of relegation in what is fast becoming a nightmare season.

 

Saturday Results:

TelOne 1-0 Dynamos

Yadah 1-0 MWOS

Ngezi Platinum 1-2 Scottland

Herentals 2-3 Simba Bhora

FC Platinum 1-0 Chicken Inn

ZPC Kariba 0-0 Manica Diamonds

Bikita Minerals 1-0 Kwekwe United

US Embassy Now Requires Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Accounts Public

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US Embassy Now Requires Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Accounts Public

The United States Embassy in Harare has announced a new requirement for individuals applying for F, M, or J nonimmigrant visas.

 

Effective immediately, applicants are being asked to adjust the privacy settings on all personal social media accounts to “public” as part of the visa vetting process.

In a statement shared by the embassy, officials emphasised that “every visa adjudication is a national security decision.”

The move is aimed at helping consular officers verify an applicant’s identity and determine admissibility into the United States.

F, M, and J visas are typically issued to students, vocational trainees, and exchange program participants, respectively.

The embassy’s directive means applicants must ensure their online profiles are accessible to the public prior to their visa interviews.

The embassy did not indicate how long the requirement will remain in effect or whether failure to comply will result in automatic visa denial.

However, the instruction underscores the growing role of digital footprints in immigration and security screening procedures.

Zimbabwean Play ‘Song Unburied’ Heads to Edinburgh Festival After Harare Encore

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Zimbabwean Play ‘Song Unburied’ Heads to Edinburgh Festival After Harare Encore

Fresh off rave local reviews, the critically acclaimed Zimbabwean stage production Song Unburied is set to dazzle international audiences at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival this August.

 

Before it jets off to the global stage, the play will enjoy a short encore run at Theatre in the Park in Harare on 18th and 19th July 2025, with performances starting at 5:30 PM each evening.

Described as “ritualistic and thought-provoking” by The Herald’s Trust Khosa, and praised for its immersive set design and powerhouse performances, Song Unburied is the latest creation of celebrated novelist and journalist Panashe Chigumadzi, produced and directed by veteran theatre impresario Daves Guzha of Rooftop Promotions.

The play stars an award-winning cast led by Charmaine Mujeri and Dalma Chiwevera, supported by Tinevimbo Chimbetete, and is beautifully underscored by haunting music from composer Abel Mafuleni.

“Charmaine Mujeri and Dalma Chiwevera perform with incredible dexterity, the pillars of a tale that provides its spin on a fascinating sub-genre,” wrote 3-MOB editor Larry Kwirirayi.

“Great play. Relevant and topical, well-directed, produced and acted — and beautifully written,” added theatre critic John Stewart.

At the heart of Song Unburied is the story of Rambisayi Mangosho, the British Museum’s first Black curator of Zimbabwean descent.

Haunted by dreams and unable to return home to bury her grandmother, Rambi is drawn into the spiritual and historical mysteries surrounding the unreturned remains of Mbuya Nehanda, Zimbabwe’s legendary anti-colonial heroine.

Guided by Tsitsi, a war veteran-turned-museum caretaker, Rambi begins a ritual journey of remembrance, resistance, and reparation.

Together, they uncover a spiritual connection and a shared totem — both are vaChihera. But as they discover Nehanda’s bones in the museum basement, they must confront the truth: the bones cannot simply be sent home — not without ritual, not without consequence.

Chigumadzi’s storytelling interweaves myth, memory, and modern politics in a play that’s equal parts poetic and political.

Panashe Chigumadzi, born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa, is no stranger to storytelling that challenges colonial narratives and reclaims Black identity.

She’s the award-winning author of Sweet Medicine and the critically acclaimed essay collection These Bones Will Rise Again.

She has written for The Guardian, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Die Zeit, and Chimurenga, and was the founding editor of VANGUARD, a magazine platforming young Black South African women navigating Pan-Africanism, queerness, and Black consciousness.

As Song Unburied prepares to grace one of the world’s largest arts festivals, it carries with it the echoes of ancestral voices, the pain of colonial theft, and the enduring power of spiritual and cultural reclamation.

Zimbabwe name squad for T20I tri-series with SA, New Zealand

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Zimbabwe name squad for T20I tri-series with SA, New Zealand

Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a 16-man squad for the upcoming T20I triangular series involving South Africa and New Zealand, with all-rounder Sikandar Raza set to lead the side on home soil.

 

The tournament is scheduled to run from 14 to 26 July 2025 at Harare Sports Club, with each team facing the others twice at the round-robin stage before the top two sides meet in the final.

Zimbabwe’s squad features a blend of experience and promising talent, including the return of key players from injury.

Left-arm pacer Richard Ngarava, who had been sidelined with a lower-back injury, is back to bolster the bowling attack alongside fellow seamer Blessing Muzarabani.

Young all-rounder Brian Bennett, who missed part of the recent Test series against South Africa in Bulawayo due to a concussion, has also been cleared and is available for action.

The squad also retains Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga and Tashinga Musekiwa, all of whom impressed during Zimbabwe’s last T20I assignment against Ireland in February.

Adding depth to the group are three uncapped players in the shortest format: wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga, left-arm paceman Newman Nyamhuri and leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa.

Zimbabwe will open their campaign on 14 July against South Africa, before facing New Zealand on 18 July.

They are also set to play South Africa again on 20 July and wrap up their round-robin fixtures against New Zealand on 24 July.

The final, featuring the top two teams on the table, will be played on 26 July.

 

ZIMBABWE SQUAD FOR T20I TRI-SERIES: 

Sikandar Raza (Captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga

 

T20I TRI-SERIES MATCH SCHEDULE – JULY 2025:

DAYMATCHVENUESTART
14 JulyZimbabwe vs South AfricaHarare Sports Club1300
16 JulySouth Africa vs New ZealandHarare Sports Club1300
18 JulyZimbabwe vs New ZealandHarare Sports Club1300
20 JulyZimbabwe vs South AfricaHarare Sports Club1300
22 JulyNew Zealand vs South AfricaHarare Sports Club1300
24 JulyZimbabwe vs New ZealandHarare Sports Club1300
26 JulyFINAL – Number 1 vs Number 2Harare Sports Club1300

 

Caster Semenya did not get a fair hearing, human rights court rules

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Caster Semenya did not get a fair hearing, human rights court rules

Caster Semenya’s right to a fair hearing was violated by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court when she lost a 2020 appeal against World Athletics regulations that effectively barred her from competing, Europe’s top court has ruled.

 

The double 800m Olympic champion won a partial victory at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in her long legal battle over athletics’ sex eligibility rules.

Semenya, 34, was born with differences of sexual development (DSD) and has been unable to compete in the 800m since World Athletics brought in rules in 2019 restricting testosterone levels for track events from 400m up to the mile.

The South African middle distance runner believes World Athletics has shown discrimination against athletes with DSD by insisting they reduce testosterone levels in order to be eligible.

Speaking to BBC Sport after the verdict, Semenya said: “This is bigger than we ever thought. I don’t think this is about competition. It’s about human rights. It’s about the protection of the athletes.

“My role is to become a voice for those who cannot speak out.”

Athletics’ governing body insists the rules, which in 2023 were expanded to cover all female track and field events, are needed to ensure fair competition and to protect the female category.

Semenya was the Olympic champion over 800m in 2012 and 2016.

In 2019, she unsuccessfully challenged World Athletics’ rules at the Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).

In July 2023 the ECHR ruled in favour of Semenya in a case related to testosterone levels in female athletes.

The case at the ECHR was not against sporting bodies or DSD rules, but specifically against Switzerland’s government for not protecting Semenya’s rights and dates back to a Swiss Supreme Court ruling from 2020.

Switzerland’s government requested the matter be referred to the ECHR’s Grand Chamber, which has now found that the Swiss ruling “had not satisfied the requirement of particular rigour” under Article 6 (right to a fair hearing) of the European Convention on Human Rights.

The judges said the Swiss court’s review “had fallen short” of that requirement.

However, the Grand Chamber found Semenya’s complaints under Articles 8 (right to respect for private life), 13 (right to an effective remedy) and 14 (prohibition of discrimination) inadmissible as they “did not fall within Switzerland’s jurisdiction”.

As the case concerns the Swiss government and not World Athletics, it will not immediately affect the current restrictions on DSD athletes.

Semenya said the outcome was “overwhelming”, adding: “For someone who has been waiting for over 15 years, to be able to hear that, I mean, you know, you feel heard, it’s a beautiful feeling.

“The past is the past. I mean, we focus on the future. I’ll say at the moment, I’ll say reborn. And, feel fulfilled.”

Decisions made by the ECHR’s Grand Chamber are not open to appeal. Semenya’s case could now go back to the Swiss federal court in Lausanne.

Kanye West hit with explosive sex assault, trafficking claims by former assistant

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Kanye West hit with explosive sex assault, trafficking claims by former assistant

There are some of the most serious accusations against Kanye West in his career. Lauren Pisciotta, his former assistant, has filed new lawsuits against him.

 

The disturbing details are now out in the open, and they could have big legal consequences for the rapper.

What exactly is Kanye being accused of?

According to new legal documents, Kanye West’s former personal assistant is making even more serious accusations against the rapper.

She claims that he sexually assaulted her and did a lot of other terrible things.

According to Kanye West’s former assistant, he touched her inappropriately and verbally violated her, as per a report by TMZ.

Lauren Pisciotta filed a second amended complaint this week, alleging Kanye did a tons of horrible things to her.

She had first sued Ye in 2024 after he allegedly sent her disgusting texts and videos before firing her.

Among other things, she charges Kanye with sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, and false imprisonment.

 

What happened during the hotel incident?

According to Pisciotta, Kanye began making unwanted advances while they were on a business trip in San Francisco, where they were staying at a hotel while they were starting construction on Ye’s new Donda school.

One of the most serious claims is about an event in a hotel suite where she says he acted in an aggressive and inappropriate way.

Pisciotta also says that at another point during the trip, West went into her hotel room without permission and did things that made her feel scared and overwhelmed.

Could these charges lead to jail time?

Adding to the worries, Pisciotta says that West had a history of suggesting inappropriate arrangements with other people, like what she called “offering women in exchange for favors.”

She says these claims are part of a larger pattern of bad behavior at work. She claims that after pleading with Ye to stop, she “froze in shock and fear.”

She claims that after a while, Ye halted, expressed regret, and left the room, as per a report by TMZ.

Pisciotta claimed in her May first amended complaint that Kanye had drugged her during a Diddy-hosted studio session.

Kanye West has not yet said anything in public about the new claims.

Murder inquiry after death of Zimbabwean scientist in Scotland

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Murder inquiry after death of Zimbabwean scientist in Scotland

A man has been charged in connection with the death of a scientist Dr Fortune Gomo, 39, who was originally from Zimbabwe

 

The 20-year-old suspect is due to appear before Dundee Sheriff Court later.

Following a post-mortem examination, Police Scotland said the death was being treated as murder.

Dr Gomo, who worked for Scottish Water, lived locally and was a graduate of the University of Dundee.

Prof Nigel Seaton, interim principal and vice-chancellor, said the university was “shocked” by the death of the former research assistant.

Det Supt Peter Sharp, the officer in charge of the investigation, said: “Firstly, my thoughts remain with Fortune’s family at this incredibly sad time.

“They are being supported by specialist officers and I would ask that their privacy is respected.”

He added inquiries were continuing and said the incident “poses no wider risk to the public”.

The senior officer said his team were following a number of lines of inquiry.

Det Supt Sharp added: “I am also acutely aware of content circulating on social media and would urge the public not to speculate about the circumstances of the incident.

“The public will notice a visibly increased police presence in the area and I would encourage anyone who has any concerns to speak with our officers.”

Prof Seaton said Dr Gomo was a PhD student and then postdoctoral research assistant in geography at the University of Dundee until February 2022.

Dr Gomo had recently joined Scottish Water as a senior service planner in water resource planning and was “thriving in her career”.

Prof Seaton added: “Her death, following an alleged attack in South Road, Dundee, on Saturday afternoon, is a truly shocking event in our city and for our University community.

“It will be particularly distressing for those who knew and worked with Fortune throughout her time here at the University, and for all of those in our close-knit community of African colleagues and students.

“Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues at this tragic time.”

He said students affected by Dr Gomo’s death could find “support and solace” in the university’s Chaplaincy Centre, which will open on Monday.

Angela Machonesa, who wrote on Facebook that she had been at school and university with Dr Gomo in Zimbabwe, said her death had left her heartbroken.

She said: “Her brilliance in the classroom was only matched by her emotional intelligence. She was the kind of person you’d go to when you needed clarity, not just of mind, but of heart.

“We are heartbroken. We are angry. We are disoriented. But we are also united in one voice: Fortune Gomo mattered. Her life mattered. Her legacy must never be forgotten.”

South Africa Complete Test Series Clean Sweep in Zimbabwe

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South Africa Complete Test Series Clean Sweep in Zimbabwe

Despite a battling half-century from opener Nick Welch and a gritty 49 by captain Craig Ervine, Zimbabwe went down to defeat by an innings and 236 runs at the hands of South Africa on the third day of the second Test at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Tuesday.

 

Resuming on 51 for one, the hosts were still 405 runs adrift and facing a monumental task to avoid an innings defeat.

Takudzwanashe Kaitano, who had started the day on 34, managed just six more runs before chipping a catch to cover off the spin of Senuran Muthusamy, leaving Zimbabwe 64 for two.

Sean Williams came in but could not replicate his first-innings heroics.

Having reached 11, the veteran left-hander was bowled by a low delivery from Wiaan Mulder that nipped through and crashed into off stump.

At 103 for three, Zimbabwe were tottering.

A period of resistance followed as Ervine joined Welch at the crease.

The pair dug in, with Ervine gradually finding his rhythm.

He signalled his intent by driving Muthusamy for two crisp boundaries in three balls, and the stand began to offer Zimbabwe some hope.

Welch brought up his second Test fifty off 104 deliveries just before lunch, as the hosts reached the break at 143 for three, with Welch on 53 and Ervine on 21.

But the afternoon brought more heartbreak.

Welch was the first to fall after the interval, edging Muthusamy to slip for a well-made 55.

Wessly Madhevere followed soon after for just five, trapped lbw by seamer Codi Yusuf, while Tafadzwa Tsiga (1) chipped a catch to midwicket off the same bowler to leave Zimbabwe reeling at 177 for six.

Ervine appeared on course for a deserved fifty, but fell agonisingly short on 49.

Chasing a delivery outside off from Corbin Bosch, he edged behind after facing 95 balls and striking six boundaries.

Three balls later, Bosch struck again, uprooting Kundai Matigimu’s off stump and then having Blessing Muzarabani caught at slip to put South Africa on the brink of victory.

Tailender Tanaka Chivanga offered brief entertainment with a flurry of big hits, smashing three fours and a six in a spirited cameo.

His aggression appeared to inspire Wellington Masakadza, who had been dogged in defence and finished unbeaten on 17.

But the resistance ended when Chivanga was caught attempting a sweep, after making 22 off 26 balls, as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 220.

Bosch finished with impressive figures of four for 38, while Muthusamy claimed three for 77 to wrap up a dominant South African bowling display.

The victory gave the visitors a 2-0 sweep of the series.

Junior Sables Off to Flying Start at Academy Week with 42-31 Win Over Griquas

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Junior Sables Off to Flying Start at Academy Week with 42-31 Win Over Griquas

The Zimbabwe Under-18 rugby team kicked off their 2025 Academy Week campaign in South Africa with an impressive 42-31 victory over Griquas in a high-scoring encounter at Hoërskool Middelburg.

 

The Junior Sables outscored their opponents six tries to five, showcasing their pace, power, and backline flair throughout the match.

Zimbabwe got on the board as early as the 3rd minute when flyhalf Rukudzo Mayida slotted a penalty to make it 3-0.

However, Griquas responded immediately through a rolling maul try from Dohan Dege, which was converted by JG van Heerden to give the Kimberley side a 7-3 lead.

The Junior Sables soon found their rhythm, capitalizing on their explosive backline and playing with width.

Right wing Lee Chigumba dotted down for their first try, which was converted by Mayida to reclaim the lead at 10-7.

Zimbabwe continued to pile on the pressure, this time scoring through Julian Nkikavaranda in the corner, though the conversion was missed.

Mayida then added a second penalty to extend the lead to 18-7. Griquas cut the deficit to 18-10 through another van Heerden penalty, but Mayida was again on target with his boot, making it 21-10.

Just before halftime, a lapse in concentration from Zimbabwe allowed Griquas to run from deep in their own half and score a converted try on the stroke of the break, narrowing the gap to 21-17.

The second half saw Griquas strike first through Johannes Fleming, with the try converted to hand them the lead at 24-21.

But Zimbabwe’s electric backline wasn’t done. Mufaro Rukwata Ndoro went over for a try out wide, though it was unconverted. That sparked a strong passage of play for the Junior Sables.

Mayida crossed the whitewash for a try of his own, and Curtis Maashonagnyika followed soon after, both efforts pushing the score to 42-24.

Griquas had the final say, scoring a late try through Hlompo Rooibaadjie, but it was too little, too late.

The Junior Sables held on for a deserved 42-31 win to start their Academy Week on a high.

Mugalu Makes Dream Start as CAPS Edge Scottland at Rufaro

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Mugalu Makes Dream Start as CAPS Edge Scottland at Rufaro

Congolese striker Chris Mugalu announced his arrival in style, scoring a decisive first-half header to hand CAPS United a 1-0 win over Scottland in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Matchday 19 clash at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday.

 

Making his debut for the Green Machine after signing in late June, Mugalu rose highest in the 35th minute to nod home the only goal of a tense encounter that had been hyped up all week, with both clubs exchanging barbs on social media.

The victory continues CAPS United’s recent resurgence, while adding more pressure on Scottland coach Tonderai Ndiraya.

His side, assembled at considerable cost, has now lost four matches this season and slips further behind in the title race.

Scottland sit fifth on the table, a distant 12 points behind league leaders MWOS.

Elsewhere, Highlanders’ struggles continued as they were held to a goalless draw by basement side Kwekwe United. Bosso are still searching for their first win since parting ways with coach Kelvin Kaindu.

At Gibbo Stadium, Triangle United and TelOne played out a 1-1 draw. TelOne, seen as one of the surprise performers this season, are now fifth on the table.

Meanwhile, Dynamos’ dismal campaign hit a new low on Saturday. The Harare giants suffered their seventh defeat in 18 games, going down 2-0 to Herentals.

They are now second from bottom in 17th place.

Castle Lager PSL Matchday 19 Results:

  • Dynamos 0-2 Herentals
  • GreenFuel 0-1 Ngezi Platinum
  • Simba Bhora 1-1 ZPC Kariba
  • MWOS 1-0 Bikita Minerals
  • Chicken Inn 2-1 Yadah
  • Kwekwe United 0-0 Highlanders
  • Scottland 0-1 CAPS United
  • Triangle United 1-1 TelOne

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