January 2012

Luphahla Optimistic

Zimbabwe Standard (Harare)-CAPS United assistant coach Joel Luphahla is optimistic his team is going to perform well in the four-team tournament set for Peter Mokaba Stadium today.

Dembare to Unleash New Players

Zimbabwe Standard (Harare)-HARARE giants DeMbare will be ready to unleash their new acquisitions when they take on Hwange in the semi-finals of the Bob 88 Super Cup at Barbourfields this afternoon.

Mighty Warriors Hunt Lady Zebras

Zimbabwe Standard (Harare)-The Mighty Warriors technical team has decided to bring back forgotten striker Rufaro Machingura in the fold as they prepare to finish off the Lady Zebras at Rufaro this afternoon.

Chipangano Blocks U.S.$1 Million Project

Zimbabwe Standard (Harare)-A Zanu PF-aligned group, Chipangano, is blocking the construction of a service station and a food court near Matapi Police Station in Mbare, The Standard has heard.

Come On Local Referees, Take Up the Challenge

Zimbabwe Standard (Harare)-THE Warriors failed to qualify for Africa's bi-annual tournament, the 2012 Africa Nations Cup (Afcon) currently underway in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

FC Platinum Through to Bob 88 Finals

Zimbabwe Standard (Harare)-A goal in each half by Donald Ngoma and Joel Ngodzo was enough to send FC Platinum to the finals of the Bob 88 Super Cup after beating Motor Action 2-1 at Sakubva yesterday.

Census Scuttles ZANU-PF Early Election Hopes

Zimbabwe Standard (Harare)-WHILE Zanu PF insists on holding elections this year, it has emerged that a population census expected this year may torpedo the party's plans.

Stunning Revelations At ZIFA Indaba

Zimbabwe Standard (Harare)-Zifa president Cuthbert Dube's company Buymore Investments has never donated money to the association, but gave them as loans which need to be paid back.

National Bank in Limbo, Operating Without Deputy Governors

Zimbabwe Standard (Harare)-DESPITE Finance minister Tendai Biti being vocal on the need for reforms at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), the bank is operating without substantive deputy governors as the contracts of the incumbents expired in 2009.

One-On-One With Sandra

Zimbabwe Standard (Harare)-Songstress-cum-dancer Sandra Ndebele has been off the radar for quite a long time. She wedded a year ago and has been nursing her second-born baby who is now nine months old. She recently performed at City Sports Bar and our StandardLife&Style reporter Silence Charumbira (SC) caught up with Sandra (SN). Below are some of the excerpts from the interview: