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Football must not turn a blind eye to Kariba tragedy

This was not an ordinary accident. It was a national tragedy.

By Newsday 3h ago

Football must not turn a blind eye to Kariba tragedy

Highlanders mourn club patron Jimmy Ncube

Ncube’s passing now adds another prominent name to the growing list of losses suffered by the club during what was meant to be a landmark year.

By Fortune Mbele 5h ago

Highlanders mourn club patron Jimmy Ncube

Bosso grateful for national support after tragic loss

The Bulawayo giants said they had been deeply touched by the outpouring of solidarity during one of the darkest periods in the club’s 100-year history.

By Fortune Mbele Jul. 31, 2026

Bosso grateful for national support after tragic loss

Highlanders confirm supporter also died in tragic accident

The club said Sibanda's unwavering dedication to Bosso and the warmth she shared with fellow supporters would be remembered with deep gratitude and affection.

By Fortune Mbele Jul. 24, 2026

Highlanders confirm supporter also died in tragic accident

Grief unites local football after fatal crash claims Highlanders leadership trio

The collision caused their Ford Raptor to swerve into oncoming traffic, resulting in a devastating head-on crash with a passenger bus.

By Henry Mhara Jul. 24, 2026

Grief unites local football after fatal crash claims Highlanders leadership trio

3 Highlanders executives perish in road accident

Bulawayo chief fire officer Mhlangano Moyo said the Highlanders officials were returning from a football match in Kariba where the team lost 1-0 to ZPC Kariba on Wednesday.

By Nizbert Moyo Jul. 24, 2026

3 Highlanders executives perish in road accident

Zifa mourns Bosso executives killed in road crash

In a statement, Zifa described the tragedy as an immeasurable loss to Highlanders Football Club, the city of Bulawayo and the wider Zimbabwean football fraternity.

By Fortune Mbele Jul. 24, 2026

Zifa mourns Bosso executives killed in road crash

Highlanders halt fan-led player donations, directs support through official channels

The club said the appeal for assistance was born out of genuine concern for the welfare of the players but stressed the need for transparency and accountability in handling donations.

By Fortune Mbele Jul. 18, 2026