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Why Nelson Chamisa has come unstuck

Chamisa remains quite popular, but there is more to elections and winning power than popularity and that is where our opposition has come unstuck.

By Nqaba Matshazi Apr. 20, 2025

Machana, Phiri withdraw CAS appeal

The two participated for the Zifa president post which was eventually won by Nqobile Magwizi.

By Sports Reporter Feb. 13, 2025

No respite for Zifa

The duo argued that Zifa statutes were violated.

By Kevin Mapasure Jan. 31, 2025

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Chivayo throws millions into Zifa poll

Businessman and marketer, Nqobile Magwizi, emerged victorious in the polls that saw one of the candidates withdrawing at the last minute under controversial circumstances.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jan. 26, 2025

Zimbabwean activist arrested, tortured over Moza protests

Prosecutors alleged that Rusere was residing in Botswana without a valid passport and is currently of no fixed abode.

By Desmond Chingarande Dec. 29, 2024

Zimbabwean activist arrested, tortured over Moza protests

We need Zacc in the Zifa elections

With all that money coming from Caf and Fifa and promised future government funding, it is no wonder that the Zifa polls are dominating football proceedings more than ever before.

By Michael Kariati Dec. 8, 2024

Kweza attacks gather momentum

The Zifa elections will usher in a new board to run the affairs of the game after the expiration of the normalisation committee mandate in January.

By Kevin Mapasure Nov. 25, 2024

Elections expose Sadc ruling parties

Look at the performance of the ruling parties in the last three elections; all have been losing ground in terms of the popular vote.

By Priviledge Gumbodete Nov. 15, 2024

Botswana's ruling party loses election, ending 58-year rule

The opposition coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) was leading, putting its leader, lawyer Duma Boko, on track to win the presidency. Boko has not yet publicly spoken.

By Reuters Nov. 1, 2024