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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced that 12 people have been arrested over the violence that broke out at Barbourfirelds at the weekend during a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match between Highlanders and Dynamos.
In a statement seen by Pindula News, Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said full-scale investigations are in progress to account for all suspects who were involved in the violence. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
<h3>UPDATE ON PUBLIC VIOLENCE AT BABOURFIELDS STADIUM</h3>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that 12 suspects have been arrested in connection with the public violence which occurred at Babourfields Stadium on 10th September 2023. The breakdown of arrests is as follows:-
<ul style="list-style-type: square;">
<li>Contravening the Firearms Act – Two suspects</li>
<li> Criminal Nuisance – Four suspects </li>
<li>Public Violence – Six suspects</li>
</ul>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police assures the public that full-scale investigations are in progress to account for all suspects who were involved in the violence.
</blockquote>
The chaos erupted in the 38th minute when agitated Highlanders fans threw objects and invaded the pitch, leading to clashes between fans and the police. The match had to be abandoned abruptly, with Dynamos leading 2-0. Eight individuals sustained injuries but have since received medical treatment and are in stable condition. 
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12 Arrested Over Violence At Barbourfields Stadium During Highlanders Vs Dynamos Match

The police in Bulawayo have made six arrests in connection with the violent incidents that occurred at Barbourfields Stadium during a football match between Dynamos and Highlanders.
The chaos erupted in the 38th minute when agitated Highlanders fans threw objects and invaded the pitch, leading to clashes between fans and the police. The match had to be abandoned abruptly, with Dynamos leading 2-0. Eight individuals sustained injuries but have since received medical treatment and are in stable condition. Among the detainees, one person was charged for possessing a firearm, albeit with an empty cartridge. Bulawayo Provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Abednico Ncube, confirmed the arrests and urged the public to refrain from acts of violence. Ncube told the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/6-arrested-over-bf-violence/">Chronicle</a>:
<blockquote>
We are warning members of the public to desist from acts of violence. This follows an uncalled for and avoidable conflict which occurred at Barbourfields stadium on Sunday. Circumstances are that there was a Premier Soccer League match between Highlanders and Dynamos, the match was then abandoned after the supporters invaded the pitch, erupting violence which led to people being injured and also to malicious damage to property.
Eight people sustained varying degrees of injuries but are all in a stable condition. So far six people have been arrested where four are being charged for criminal nuisance, one for failing to secure a firearm after his cash in transit revolver with an empty magazine was found in custody of his girlfriend who was also arrested. Police would therefore like to warn members of the public to desist from this violent behaviour. 
</blockquote>
Ncube emphasised that such behaviour would not be tolerated, as it results in property damage and unnecessary loss of life. He said the police are determined to address these incidents and maintain public safety.
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Bulawayo Police Arrest Six For Violence At Barbourfields Stadium During Highlanders Vs Dynamos Match

Highlanders Football Club has offered to assist the police in apprehending supporters who allegedly looted alcohol from a supermarket in Kwekwe.
<a href="https://www.bmetro.co.zw/police-seek-rogue-bosso-fans/">B-Metro</a> reported that the alleged looting spree occurred when a group of travelling Bosso fans ransacked a supermarket on their way from an away Castle Lager Premiership match against Ngezi Platinum Stars on 30 July 2023.
Highlanders had won the match 1-0 before the looting later that afternoon.
Speaking at a mid-year meeting held at the clubhouse last Sunday, Highlanders chairman Johnfat Sibanda, said:
<blockquote>
It’s unfortunate that we still have supporters among us who continue to soil the name of the club by engaging in unruly behaviour.
We received complaints that a group of supporters who travelled for an away match looted a supermarket, stealing alcohol.
We can’t be certain if they are indeed Highlanders supporters because anyone can wear a Bosso jersey and behave in a manner that goes against the values, principles and tradition of Highlanders.
Police have been handed the security footage of the incident and if they ask us to assist them apprehend the culprits, we will certainly do so.
We have a security department that can assist us and say; the people on that footage are so and so, and these are their addresses.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, in the same mid-year meeting, club board chairman Luke Mnkandla, praised Highlanders fans for a peaceful 2023 half-season of the Castle Lager Premiership campaign. He said:
<blockquote>
We would like to commend our members and supporters in general for good behaviour that has seen fewer cases of missile throwing at Barbourfields Stadium.
Throwing missiles and invading the pitch hurts the club financially so we are happy that the first half of the 2023 season has been peaceful.
</blockquote>
In previous seasons, Highlanders has been fined more than US$20 000 by the Premier Soccer League for unruly behaviour by supporters.
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Highlanders Fans Loot Alcohol From Kwekwe Supermarket

Highlanders, yesterday, extended their lead on top of the Zimbabwe Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) by just one point after they were held to a nil-all draw by ZPC Kariba. Bosso has so far played 18 games, has 10 wins, 8 draws, and four goals conceded.
Here are the results and fixtures of matchday 18 of the Zimbabwe Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) 2023 season:
<h4>Results:</h4>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li>FC Platinum 1-2 Simba Bhora</li>
<li>ZPC Kariba 0-0 Highlanders</li>
<li>Ngezi Platinum 1-0 Bulawayo Chiefs</li>
<li>Chicken Inn 0-1 Sheasham</li>
<li>Green Fuel 2-0 Yadah</li>
<li>Black Rhinos 1-2 Cranborne Bullets</li>
</ul>
<h4>Fixtures:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Herentals vs Triangle United</li>
<li>Manica Diamonds vs CAPS United</li>
<li>Dynamos vs Hwange</li>
</ul>
All of today’s fixtures are scheduled to commence at 3 pm Central African Time (CAT).
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PSL Matchday 18 Fixtures And Results: Highlanders Extend Lead

Highlanders extended their lead at the top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log standings after their 1-0 win over Ngezi Platinum Stars in a top-of-the-clash battle at Baobab Stadium on Sunday.
Bosso not only ended the first half of the 2023 season without a loss but also moved seven points clear at the top, thanks to Lynoth Chikuhwa’s second-half effort.
The top six teams on the log after 17 games are: Highlanders (37 points), Ngezi Platinum Stars (30 points), Manica Diamonds (29 points), Dynamos (28 points), Chicken Inn (28 points), and FC Platinum (26 points).
Speaking to the media after the match at Baobab Stadium on Sunday, Highlanders coach Baltemar Brito said he made some changes in the second half which unsettled Ngezi. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200014704/highlanders-juggernaut-rolls">He said</a>:
<blockquote>
Ngezi’s intention was to start the game well and they pressed us high up. We were afraid of doing some mistakes, so we started to play direct balls and it’s not the kind of play that helps our short guys.
So we sat down and analysed the game and made the necessary changes in the second half and the game changed.
We scored and we didn’t concede any, so we are happy but we know we have a long way to go.
</blockquote>
Ngezi Platinum Stars coach Takesure Chiragwi bemoaned his players’ failure to convert the chances that they created. He said:
<blockquote>
We lost three crucial points at home because of the mistakes that we made in terms of finishing in front of the goal.
We created a lot of opportunities and we should have wrapped up this game in the first half and when you play a team that is tactically disciplined, you have to utilise the chances that come your way.
We learn from that and it’s part of the game. We have to rise from this situation and concentrate on our next game against Bulawayo Chiefs.
Generally, we put everything on the field for us to win this game but football is like that, if you don’t score you are likely to lose a match.
There were a lot of things that we did correctly which is good for the team, so we will take those and make sure we correct the mistakes that we made.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Sheasham (17 points), Yadah Stars (17 points), Cranborne Bullets (13 points) and Black Rhinos (12 points) are in the relegation zone.
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Highlanders Go 7 Points Clear In Premier Soccer League Title Race

Dynamos Football Club emerged victorious against <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Chicken Inn</a> in <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Premier Soccer League</a> (PSL) matchday 15 held at <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Barbourfields Stadium</a> in Bulawayo, propelling them to the fourth position on the league table. The Glamour Boys team made four changes to their starting 11 from last week. Elvis, Chikona, Denver Mukamba, and Musiiwa were included in the starting lineup. The substitutes for the match included a total of nine players.
Below are the results of matches played across the country on Saturday, as well as fixtures for today’s matches:
<h3>Saturday’s Results:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Chicken Inn 0 – 2 Dynamos</li>
<li>Kariba 0 – 0 Sheasham</li>
<li>Manica Diamonds 1 – 0 Cranborne Bullets</li>
<li>FC Platinum 0 – 1 Yadah</li>
<li>Ngezi 0 – 1 Simba Bhora</li>
<li>CAPS United 2 – 0 Green Fuel</li>
</ul>
<h3>Sunday’s Fixtures:</h3>
All matches will commence at 1500 hours CAT and include:
<ul>
<li><a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Triangle United</a> vs Bulawayo Chiefs</li>
<li>Black Rhinos vs Hwange</li>
<li>Herentals vs Highlanders</li>
</ul>
Highlanders, who have a game in hand against Herentals, are the current log leaders with 28 points from 14 matches. Ngezi follows closely with 27 points, while Manica Diamonds holds third place with 26 points. Dynamos and FC Platinum complete the top five with 25 points each.
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2023/24 PSL Results And Fixtures For Matchday 15

Former Highlanders and Warriors striker, Mandla Balanda real name Mandlenkosi, has died aged 54. <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/mandla-balanda-dies/">The Chronicle</a> reported that Mandla died on Sunday after battling an unnamed illness for some time.
His death came just a few days after overseas-based former Zimbabwean footballers raised funds to assist with his medical bills. Netsai Moyo, who handed over the cash donation, confirmed the news of Balanda’s passing, which he had received from the family that morning. Moyo said:
<blockquote>
Its true he is no longer with us. I got news from the family this morning. Sad news for Zimbabwean football.
</blockquote>
Balanda played for Eagles, Darryn T, and Highlanders, and had a successful stint in Botswana, where he is remembered as one of the best dribblers to have graced their shores. Balanda’s football career began at a young age, playing plastic football in the streets of Mpopoma, and he later attended John Tallach boarding school where he specialised in soccer.
Balanda’s professional career began when he joined Hunyani FC, where he played alongside his late brother Clement Balanda, Joe Mbarure, and Peter Kolly. He was called up to the under-20 national team and helped his team win the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa) tournament.
He joined Harare-based Tornados FC, a club that was eventually sold to Darryn T textiles. He was then spotted by scouts from TaskFC, a Botswana-based outfit, and he joined the Francistown outfit to form a deadly partnership with Patrick Zibotshwa.
Balanda spent a season at TaskFC and then moved to Gaborone United FC, where he became a household name and helped the team clinch the Botswana Premier Soccer League championship. He returned to Zimbabwe and showcased his top-drawer skills at Highlanders, where he was a scoring machine. Balanda was spotted by veteran coach Ali “baba” Dube during a social soccer match and quickly joined the Amahlolanyama team, which had a galaxy of players. Balanda’s unforgettable game was when his side clashed with DeMbare in an epic battle at Babourfields.
The passing of Balanda is a great loss to Zimbabwean football, and he will be deeply missed by fans and fellow players alike. He is survived by his wife Roselyn Dube and five children. Balanda was born in 1969 and hailed from Nkayi in Matabeleland North province. He was a Christian and had a successful career as a panel beater and spray painter after quitting soccer. 
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Former Warriors, Highlanders Striker Mandla Balanda Dies

Highlanders are the Independence Day Cup winners for the second successive time after beating Dynamos 5-3 on penalties at Mt Darwin High School on 18 April.
The country’s two biggest football clubs took their rivalry away from Harare and Bulawayo to Mashonaland Central Province as part of the main 43rd Independence Day anniversary celebrations.
Yesterday, Highlanders were forced to play one man down for long periods, after Andrew Mbeba was sent off for a crude tackle on Nyasha Chintuli, in the 33rd minute.
The match ended 0-0 and had to be settled through a penalty shootout.
The Glamour Boys’ Emmanuel Paga, who failed to find the back of the net with only the goalkeeper in his sight in the 85th minute, had his penalty saved by Ariel Sibanda in the shootout.
Highlanders coach Baltemar Brito said his boys deserved the win after keeping Dynamos at bay with 10 men. He said:
<blockquote>
I’m happy to have finally won my first silverware in the country, it means a lot for the entire technical team and the fans who travelled all the way from Bulawayo. The boys played well
Mbeba made a mistake and his teammates accepted it and fought for the club to win this trophy.
I’m happy with how we managed the game. The boys were just confident and I think they deserve it.
</blockquote>
DeMbare coach Herbert Maruwa bemoaned his strikers’ failure to convert the chances they created. He said:
<blockquote>
We did well in all the departments but our strikers let us down.
They missed a lot of chances and in football, you can only win by scoring goals and that’s what we failed to do.
But, overall, I’m happy with how the boys played, it’s only the final third where we need to be more ruthless.
</blockquote>
Highlanders beat Dynamos 1-0 in the Independence Day Cup final last year, through a goal by Stanley Ngala.
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Highlanders Beat Dynamos On Penalties To Lift Uhuru Cup

Highlanders Football Club, arguably the local club that draws more fans at its home games, has been accused of ignoring security advice against transporting cash from their gate takings using unescorted private vehicles.
<a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/bosso-accused-of-defying-security-advice-on-transporting-gate-takings/">The Chronicle</a> reported that two female employees and a member of the executive allegedly took over US$5 000 after the Sunday match without any security escort.
The publication cited sources as saying the incident occurred soon after the counting of total gate takings and doing reconciliations from their league match against FC Platinum at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday where 11 046 fans were in attendance.
Two employees and one executive member (names supplied) were reportedly observed packing the money into plastic containers before walking out and getting into a private vehicle and driving off. Said a source:
<blockquote>
At the pre-match meeting, it was clearly stated that clubs must engage CITs from reputable security companies to transport cash, especially now that fans, a majority of them, pay using forex.
That advice was obviously directed at Highlanders who are in the habit of doing that.
It was therefore surprising that a few hours later, they did exactly what security at the pre-match meeting had advised against.
</blockquote>
It was not clear whether the money was being taken to the club offices or not.
Highlanders communications and marketing officer Nozibelo Maphosa could not reveal whether the trio’s actions were with the consent of the club, or the club has a contracted Cash-in-transit (CIT) van. She said:
We are not aware of such allegations, and for obvious security reasons, we cannot divulge to the public how we transit our cash.
On 29 September 2015, then Highlanders secretary Emmet Ndlovu was robbed at gunpoint at Edenvale in South Africa.
The robbers got away with US$300, P300, and R25 000 of club money.
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"Highlanders Ignored Security Advice On Transporting Gate Takings"

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Highlanders_Football_Club">Highlanders Football Club</a> defeated <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/FC_Platinum">FC Platinum</a> 2-1 in matchday 3 of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) played this Sunday at Barbourfields.
This is the first time Bosso has defeated the Zvishavane-based reigning champions in about ten years.  
Highlanders goals came from Stanley Ngala, a former FC Platinum player, and defender Peter Muduhwa. They scored in the 27th and 33rd minutes respectively.
FC Platinum scored their consolation goal in the second half.
SUNDAY RESULTS:
a). Caps United 1-0 ZPC Kariba, 
b). Highlanders 2-1 FC Platinum, 
c). Triangle United 0-0 Ngezi Platinum, 
d). Hwange 3-0 Green Fuel
FRIDAY and SATURDAY RESULTS:
i). Herentals 1:1 Manica Diamonds
ii). Sheasham 1:1 Yadah
iii). Bulawayo Chiefs 0:0 Black Rhinos
iv). Cranborne Bullets 0:0 Chicken Inn
v). Simba Bhora 0: Dynamos
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PSL Results: Highlanders Beat FC Platinum

Highlanders Football Club have announced their players and coaches ahead of the start of the 2023 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season, with <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Joel_Luphahla">Joel Luphahla</a> being given a new role.
Luphahla, previously the second assistant coach, is now the strikers’ coach, according to the <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/highlanders-reassign-joel-luphahla/">Sunday News</a>.
The former Warriors striker has a CAF C coaching badge, which means he cannot be an assistant coach to Baltemar Brito.
Last season, Luphahla could not sit in the technical zone after ZIFA directed that Premier Soccer League coaches and their assistants must be holders of CAF A.
Club legend, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Madinda_Ndlovu">Madinda Ndlovu</a>, who recently made a return to Bosso is the first assistant coach while Antonio Torres comes as the second assistant. Torres has a Uefa B but is said to be working on upgrading his qualifications.
Goalkeepers are still under the care of Daniel Khumalo, and former Highlanders player Abraham Mubaiwa has been brought in as a fitness trainer, taking over from Harold Nhachi.
Vezigama Dlodlo retained his position as the welfare and logistics manager. Also still in the same post is long-serving Loyal Nyika, the physiotherapist.
Highlanders Players 2023  – goalkeepers:
<blockquote>
1). Ariel Sibanda, 
2). Raphael Pitisi and 
3). Reward Muza.
</blockquote>
The defenders:
<blockquote>
4). Peter Muduhwa, 
5). Andrew Mbeba, 
6). Andrew Tandi, 
7). Archford Faira, 
8). Mbongeni Ndlovu, 
9). Godfrey Makaruse, 
10). Marvelous Chigumira and 
11). Gillian Nyathi
</blockquote>
Midfielders:
<blockquote>
12). Rahman Kutsanzira, 
13). Melikhaya Ncube (former Bulawayo City captain )
14). Darlington Mukuli, 
15). Brighton Manhire, 
16). Prince Ndlovu, l
17). Elsharma Farasi and 
18). McKinnon Mushore, 
19). Mason Mushore, 
20). Ray Lunga 
21). Devine Mhindirira 
</blockquote>
Strikers:
<blockquote>
22). Stanley Ngala, 
23). Calvin Chigonero, 
24). Lynoth Chikukwa and 
25). Washington Navaya 
</blockquote>
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Highlanders Announce Luphahla's New Role, 2023 Coaches, Players

Highlanders head coach Baltemar Brito will miss his team’s 2023 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season-opening match against ZPC Kariba, reported the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/bosso-coach-off-to-portugal/">Chronicle</a>.
The 71-year-old Portuguese national is set to leave Zimbabwe this Tuesday for his home country for a refresher course.
Brito is a Uefa Pro Coaching licence holder with vast experience. The Uefa Pro badge is the highest world-recognised qualification in football that enables one to coach anywhere in the world.
The licence is valid for three years therefore holders have to renew it in order to continue carrying out their coaching duties.
Brito has worked as Jose Mourinho’s assistant coach at FC Porto in Portugal, Chelsea in England, and Inter Milan in Italy.
Highlanders communications and marketing officer Nozibelo Maphosa confirmed Brito’s unavailability for the opening match of the season. She said:
<blockquote>
Coach Brito is leaving this week to regularise his Uefa Pro in Portugal.
We will be announcing our 2023 technical staff before the start of our 2023 season.
</blockquote>
In the absence of Brito, club legend Madinda Ndlovu, who was recently appointed as the first-team assistant coach and head of junior development, will be in charge of the first team.
The club is reportedly making plans to ensure Joel Luphahla and Antonio Torres sit on the bench with reassigned titles.
Last season, Luphahla and Torres were prohibited from the bench as ZIFA implemented club licensing which requires PSL coaches and their assistants to be CAF A licence holders.
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Highlanders Coach Baltemar Brito To Miss 2023 Season Opener

Highlanders say no decision has been made regarding assistant coach Joel Luphahla’s status, who doesn’t hold the requisite qualifications to sit on the Premier Soccer League (PSL) bench.
It is mandatory for PSL coaches to possess a CAF “A” badge or equivalent. Luphahla is a holder of a CAF “C” Licence.
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has emphasized that they will not be making any exemptions anymore.
Highlanders chief executive officer Ronald Moyo on Thursday dismissed reports that Luphahla has resigned from the club. Moyo said:
<blockquote>
Let me set the record straight on the resignation letter. If there is such a letter, it has not come to my office and I can confirm that I have never received such a letter.
It has not come to my attention. Maybe it will come in the future but as far as I am concerned there is no such letter.
</blockquote>
Luphahla is said to be on his way to MWOS FC, a team that is based in Norton and will be competing in the ZIFA Northern Region Division One league this year.
Moyo said head coach Baltemar Brito and the other assistant Antonio Torres are expected in the country in the next two weeks. He said:
<blockquote>
We have been planning for our pre-season as usual as you know that Joel is working together with coach Brito and Torres as one of the assistants, so we are planning for the season going ahead.
We are also aware as a club of ZIFA’s implementation of a resolution that was made a few years ago that all coaches and their assistants should be CAF “A” holders. We are aware of that and the coach (Luphahla) is aware of that.
He is working on his qualifications and as a club, we are cognisant of the fact that we have a running contract with the coach.
If there is anything that happened during the course of the pre-season; we will communicate.
But as things stand, he is assisting coach Brito, there is no resignation letter and no decision that has been made.
</blockquote>
Torres, a holder of a Uefa “B” licence, was also not cleared to sit on the bench in the course of the season last year.
Highlanders are reportedly mulling registering Torres as a physical trainer while Luphahla could also be re-assigned in the club’s technical structure. | <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200005766/bossos-luphahla-in-catch-22-situation">NewsDay</a>

No Decision Has Been Made Regarding Luphahla's Status - Bosso CEO

Highlanders’ principal sponsor, energy company Sakunda Holdings has offered a 250 percent bonus to the team and administrative staff.
This was revealed by the company’s projects manager Nqobile Magwizi at a dinner held at a local hotel on Sunday evening.
Speaking on behalf of Sakunda proprietor Kuda Tagwirei, Magwizi said Bosso deserves to celebrate turning around their season which started badly but improved gradually culminating in the club finishing the season in position five. Said Magwizi:
<blockquote>
This year, Highlanders Football Club will be receiving a 250 percent bonus just to celebrate the efforts made by the team and staff members this season.
Given where the club was at the beginning of the season and being at number five now, it calls for a celebration.
As Sakunda, we are not worried about the final result but the process, efforts and commitment of both the players and management.
Today, we want to recognise this effort and commitment through bonuses which will be paid out before the festive season.
</blockquote>
Highlanders’ vice-chairman Fiso Siziba who represented the club at Sunday’s dinner alongside chief executive officer Ronald Moyo, thanked Sakunda for the support. Siziba said:
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We met our principal sponsors Sakunda Holdings last night (Sunday) as a review of the past season, it was an informal meeting.
We took them on a tour of our properties, the Robert Mugabe way offices, Clubhouse and California Hotel (Luveve camping house) and they pledged to assist come up with business plans to spruce up our business entities.
They also extended the gesture to pay bonuses and this gives us confidence that they’re seeing what’s happening at Highlanders, it’s an indication that they believe in the process.
Highlanders have always been known for excellence and we’re proud to be associated with such a sponsor who understands the club culture and where we’re headed for.
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| <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/sakunda-windfall-for-bosso/">Chronicle</a>

Highlanders Players Offered 250% Bonus By Sakunda Holdings

A player from the Highlanders development side, Bosso90 died on Tuesday morning at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo.
The <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/bosso90-player-tragically-passes-away/">Chronicle</a> reported sources as saying the footballer was pushed off a moving truck.
The deceased Bosso90 player is Caesar Dube and is the son of Siza Dube.
Highlanders Football Club announced the sad development via a statement posted on its Twitter platform. It said:
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing on of our Bosso 90 midfielder, Caesar “Mafigo” Dube who died this morning at Mpilo Central Hospital. May his family and friends find comfort during this difficult period.
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Highlanders Player Dies After Being Pushed Off Moving Truck

Highlanders on Friday promoted 16-year-old Prince Ndlovu from the club’s developmental side, Bosso90, to the first team.
Prince became the youngest player in the club’s history to be promoted to the first team at the age of 16 years, 170 days.
He broke the record that had been held by legendary former Warriors captain, Peter Ndlovu, who broke into the first team at the age of 16 years, 178 days, 33 years ago.
Highlanders announced Prince’s promotion via their official social media sites on Friday. The club said:
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The Club is pleased to announce the promotion of 16-year-old Prince Ndlovu from the Highlanders FC development side, Bosso 90 to the main team. We’re proud of the progress he’s made.
We wish him the best in this new challenge.
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Meanwhile, Prince made his senior debut on Sunday in a match Highlanders overcame Manica Diamonds 3-0 at Barbourfields Stadium.
Ndlovu was introduced in the 77th minute when the scoreline was 3-0 to make his maiden appearance in the Castle Lager Premier Socer League.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/highlanders-promote-16-year-old-to-first-team/">Chronicle</a></h4>

Highlanders' "New Peter Ndlovu" Makes Debut

Bulawayo football giants Highlanders FC today held a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Highlanders Sports Club in Bulawayo, The club posted the update on Twitter and showed photos of the members in attendance social distancing as they followed the proceedings.
Highlanders Tweeted:
<blockquote>The 2021 Annual General Meeting was successfully held at Highlanders Sports Club in compliance with Covid-19 protocols. We pride ourselves for being the only club in the county where members converge annually to deliberate issues</blockquote>
The club also revealed that they gained over 31 000 new digital fans in the year 2020:
<blockquote>The year 2020 saw our digital media fan community grow from 37 415 members to 68 585, which means we gained 31 170 digital media fan community members in 2020″ reads the Chairman’s report.</blockquote>
Next week the club will hold an elective congress that will choose the club’s next executive committee. Here are some of the photos that were shared by Highlanders of their AGM:

Highlanders Successfully Holds AGM

ZRP has prohibited the Highlanders Annual General Meeting which was supposed to be held on 31 January and the club’s general elections which were scheduled for 7 February on the basis that gatherings of more than 2 people have been banned to curb spreading COVID-19.
In a letter addressed to Highlanders CEO Nhanhla Dube, ZRP said:
<blockquote>RE NOTIFICATION TO HOLD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND EXECUTIVE ELECTIONS Al HIGHLANDERS FOOTBALL SPORTS CLUB BULAWAYO ON 31 JANUARY 2021 AND 7 FEBRUARY 2021 RESPECTIVELY FROM 0900 TO 1030 HOURS
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<li>Refrerence is made to your letter dated 11 January 2021.</li>
<li>This office acknowledges receipt of the letter and has noted your request</li>
<li>However gatherings of more than two people have since been banned as per new COVID-19 lockdwn restrictions meant to curb the spread of the pandemic and your event is not an exempted essential service.</li>
<li>It is from this background and due to the increase in coronavirus cases that the event is not recommended.</li>
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Gatherings Of More Than 2 People Have Been Banned - ZRP Prohibits Highlanders AGM

Former Highlanders midfielder Richard Choruma has died. Choruma’s death came to light on Twitter after several people including popular sportscaster Steve Vickers posted their condolence messages on Twitter following the footballer’s death.
Vickers said Choruma succumbed to a suspected kidney failure. He is believed to have died at Tembisa Hospital in South Africa this morning after he was admitted on Christmas eve complaining about stomach pains.
Tribute to the late Choruma who was also known as Dabuka is beginning to flood social media as people mourn the death of Choruma.
A brief bio about the late star stated that:
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<li>He made his senior national team debut against Malawi on March 16 in 2003</li>
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<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-1qd0xha r-a023e6 r-16dba41 r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" id="tweet-text" lang="en">The Dabuka Express as he was affectionately know was part of the great Highlanders side of around 20 years ago.</div>
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<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-1qd0xha r-a023e6 r-16dba41 r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" id="tweet-text" lang="en">After Bosso he went to Bloemfontein Celtic in South Africa. </div>
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Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveVickers5/status/1343802216021422080">Steve Vickers Twitter </a>

Former Highlanders Midfielder Richard Choruma Dies

Bulawayo Football giants Highlanders FC has appointed Mandla Lulu Mpofu as the club’s new head coach, the Chronicle reports.
This was after the coach Mark Harrison terminated his contract with Highlanders before the lockdown started. Lulu was appointed to be the club’s head coach yesterday.
Speaking about his appointment <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/de-jongh-wants-lizwe-sweswe-to-be-replaced-with-mandla-mpofu-at-fc-platinum-report/">Mpofu dismissed reports that he was close to joining FC Platinum</a>s after reports to that effect circulated:
<blockquote>I was never close to joining FC Platinum. I only read about it, but there was really nothing to that. I am delighted that I have been trusted with this tough assignment here at Bosso. I think it’s a great honour.
I appreciate what the club has done for me. Of Course, it has not been an easy road, but l am just delighted at getting this opportunity. I would like to thank the Highlanders family for entrusting me with this job. From here on the work begins. There is a lot to work on given we have had a whole year without football.
We lost a number of players and I think the immediate task is to try and replace them. By the time we get into pre-season I am sure we would have replaced the players that left.</blockquote>
Highlanders has been headlining for different reasons mostly good news since the lockdown despite losing their sponsor NetOne when the lockdown started.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/new-bosso-head-coach-lulu-says-beefing-up-squad-is-immediate-task/">Chronicle </a>

Highlanders Appoints New Head Coach

Bulawayo football giants Highlanders Football Club have been granted a mining claim in Inyathi, Bubi district, by the government, the Chronicle reports.
Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Judith Ncube was reportedly the brains behind the deal according to a source that said:
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Look I know all the parties in this matter wanted this thing to be kept under wraps until all the paperwork was completed but the bottom line is it’s a done deal, umasalu (Bulawayo Provincial Affairs Minister) really played a big role here, ubengumasalu sibili.
She went to the highest office in the land and pleaded on behalf of the club. A mining claim was then identified in Inyathi with the concurrence of the highest office. I am sure all the paperwork will be signed this week but what I know for certain is that Highlanders officials have been shown the area where they will be mining, coordinates are there.
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When contacted for comment, Highlanders CEO Nhlanhla did not confirm or deny the claims but said they were working on some income-generating projects:
<blockquote>We have a number of income generating projects that as a club we agreed on which are also part of what we agreed on in our strategic plan and I wouldn’t really want to settle on what you have specifically asked about, suffice to say whatever we venture in, when the time comes, shall be made public</blockquote>
<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/05/25/netone-to-stop-sponsoring-ibosso/">Highlanders lost their sponsor NetOne</a> during the onset of the lockdown as the latter said they wanted to concentrate on fighting the pandemic.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/government-grants-bosso-gold-mining-rights/">Chronicle </a>

Highlanders Granted Mining Rights In Inyathi

Bulawayo football giants Highlanders last week visited the home of a COVID-19 survivor and walked the survivor who was reportedly refusing to go to the shops because people were giving her a “COVID-19 look” to the local shopping center and back while chanting songs of encouragement, The Sunday News reports.
The club led by its CEO Nhanhla Dube who was accompanied by some players visited the home of Case #20, an 11-year-old who together with 4 family members survived the novel coronavirus and walked her to Hillside Shopping Centre as they sang songs of encouragement.
Speaking after their kind gesture, Dube said:
<blockquote>These children are our brand carriers, they carry the flag and represent Highlanders. Why it was important for us is that we realised that society looks at new events or realities by panicking and creating more victims. By so doing we tend to ‘kill’ people more than diseases actually do. It is because we are going to then keep our distance, label them and dehumanize them in the process.
When Covid-19 visited the family, they became the victims and there was no sympathy for them. The net sum is that if we do not assist these affected or infected persons, we also do not learn from this, how to heal and how to also reintegrate those that were affected
We also want to show that we have a humane side. We came to show them that we care for them although we know we cannot heal the pain of stigma.
We cannot be stuck on who had Covid-19, we will now be segmenting society on the basis of diseases. By doing so we are making people live longer with the scars of the disease. We came as Highlanders to uplift an affected family, the strength that we should be as Zimbabweans post covid-19 is based on what we have leant and how we treat each other.
By stigmatizing them, we will be preventing them from accessing medical attention, interacting with the society, community activities, going to church or gym to name a few. This is an opportunity to learn and correct our mistakes associated with stigma,</blockquote>
The minor, case #20 thanked Highlanders and said she was happy they spent the day with her:
<blockquote>Thank you, Highlanders, for coming to spend time with me, you have shown love that I will never forget. Thank you for the uplifting words, they are a treasure. To those that are victims, there is life after Covid-19, stay strong knowing that there are people like Highlanders Club who are ready to walk with you saying no to daughter. It was amazing to walk with the team because it made me feel like a celebrity for a moment. I was the youngest but they respected me so much</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/bosso-kicks-out-covid-19-stigma/">The Sunday News </a>

Highlanders Fights COVID-19 Stigmitisation By Publicly Walking A COVID-19 Survivor Facing Stigmatisation To The Local Store And Back

The Warriors gaffer Zdravko “Loga” Logarusic while speaking to the Daily News gushed over former Highlanders forward Prince Dube and said he was proof that Zimbabwe is full of fantastic players.
Loga was speaking after Dube on his debut game scored for his new club Azam FC a goal that made them win the match and at his second appearance scored twice which clearly impressed the Croat who said:
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<div dir="ltr">I always say Zimbabwe is full of fantastic players who can make a difference at any team. You look at Dube, he arrived at a new club, in a different environment and has not trained for much of the time but already showing his class.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">He provided an assist in his first match and scored twice in his second game. I’m not really surprised by his start to life in Tanzania.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Of course, it’s too early but there is no doubt he has shown he is a quality player and I expect him to continue doing well. This is good news for the country especially ahead of our Afcon qualifiers against Algeria soon</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Dube also speaking to the publication about life in the East African country said;</div>
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<div dir="ltr">What I can say is I want to do my best here. The coaches brought me here to add value so I just want to repay the faith that they have shown in me. I want to give those fans what they want, give everyone around Azam what they deserve so it is about doing my best for the team.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">I wish to continue scoring more goals. Whatever will happen at the end of the season, I will be grateful. For me I just want to help the team, they welcomed me with love and I have to give them what they deserve.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Dube joined Azam FC last month after playing for the Bulawayo giants Highlanders FC.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">More: <a href="https://dailynews.co.zw/prince-dubes-form-leaves-loga-purring-on-fire-zim-star-on-the-double-for-azam/">Daily News </a></div>

Logarusic Gushes Over Prince Dube, Says Zimbabwe Is Full Of Fantastic Players

Kenneth Mhlophe is expected to give Highlanders stakeholders and fans at large an update about the club’s state of affairs today, Sunday News reports.
Mhlope will reportedly address the media and he is expected to touch on a number of issues, including the club’s financial position. Speculation is rife that Mhlope might also announce that the club is debt free after<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/07/10/95-people-contributes-400-towards-ibossos-debt/"> Nodumo Nyathi’s successful Highlanders Legacy Debt Clearance Campaign.  </a>
Mhlope will also address the progress made by the club in finding a new sponsor after NetOne decided to cut short their sponsorship deal with the Bulawayo giants.
Meanwhile, the club’s sort after player Prince Dube reportedly left for Tanzania last week and Mhlope is expected to comment on that issue during his update today.
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/highlanders-chairman-to-give-update-on-clubs-state-of-affairs/">Sunday News </a>

Highlanders Chair To Give The Club's State Of Affairs Update Today

Former Highlanders legend Sizabantu Khoza has taken to the public to plead with the masses to help his 12-year-old son Bonginkosi with money for his treatment after young Bonginkosi was diagnosed with septic arthritis in May 2020, the Chronicle reports.
According to the publication, Bonginkosi is also a prominent athlete in his own right as he is a two-time championship winner with Mountain Climbers and Highlanders Under-14 badges under his belt.
Speaking about the condition that might dim young Bonginkosi’s bright future Khoza explained how the condition started till the doctors confirmed that it was indeed septic arthritis and said:
<blockquote>(Bonginkosi) first complained about feeling pain from the groin and later started limping. The boy was taken to hospital where tests were conducted and doctors confirmed that he had septic arthritis. He then underwent an operation. The infection somehow affected his lungs and he had to stay in the intensive care unit for 10 days.
Last week he suddenly said he was feeling extreme pain on his tandem muscle and couldn’t even move his leg. He is still under the doctor and going for his dressing every five days and every time he goes for wound dressing. I need to have a special bandage which costs US$10 and I am struggling to raise that amount. What pains me most now is that my boy is always crying in pain and some of the words he utters while crying really make me wonder if I am a good father to him.
But I am trying my best to ensure that he heals and returns to football, a game he loves so much. Another doctor recently told me to buy medication called Stemcell, which costs US$70, an amount beyond me at the moment.</blockquote>
According to Khoza, young Bonginkosi is trying to walk with the aid of a walking frame.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/please-help-my-son-siza-khoza-pleads/">The Chronicle </a>

Sizabantu Khoza Pleads For Financial Help On Behalf Of His Unwell 12 Year Old Son

Highlanders could be debt-free in the next few days as the club’s legacy debt clearance campaign gathers momentum, the Chronicle reports.
This was revealed by iBosso’s supporters’ South African chapter chairman Nodumo Nyathi who explained that they were close to clearing the Bulawayo giants’ debt by this weekend if donations keep pouring in:
<blockquote>Thank you so much to everyone who has played a part in this campaign. After checking what we have raised so far, I am happy to announce that clearing Highlanders FC Debt by end of July 2020 is possible. We now need the equivalent of R40 000 to completely clear Highlanders FC’s debt. If we manage to get 400 Bosso sons and daughters all over the world to each put R100 or US$6, we will wipe Bosso’s debt by the end of July.</blockquote>
Nyathi urged people to keep donating as he said their dream to have a debt-free club is possible. In May and June, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/95-people-contributes-400-towards-ibossos-debt/">95 people halved Highlander’s debt which was edging towards $900 000</a> since they started.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/bosso-could-be-debt-free-this-weekend/">Chronicle </a>

Highlanders Legacy Debt About To Be Cleared Off - Nodumo Nyathi

Highlanders’ front forward Prince Dube has opened up about life during COVID-19 and how he is keeping himself in shape in anticipation for the commencement of the PSL 2020 season.
Speaking about his COVID-19 experience to the publication, Dube said:
<blockquote>I think things are very hard, not only for me but for every player in Zimbabwean football. For me I am just trying to adjust and face the situation as it comes because I have experienced that in a football career, anything can happen. I am just keeping myself busy by doing my own session to keep my body in shape and active</blockquote>
Prince who was last year’s Soccer star of the year first runner up went for trials in China and his odds of moving there were positive before the COVID-19 pandemic grounded the entire world.
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/bosso-forward-prince-dube-reveals-covid-19-experience/">New Zimbabwe</a>

Prince Dube Talks About His COVID-19 Experience

95 people have contributed $400 000 towards Highlanders’ $862 868 legacy debt, the Chronicle reports. This was after Highlanders South Africa chapter chairman Nodumo Nyathi embarked on a debt clearance initiative in May code-named Highlanders FC Debt Clearance Campaign and he has updated fellow Highlander’s fans that his efforts are bearing fruit.
In updating his fellow iBosso fans, Nyathi said:
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Good morning MaBosso amahle. In May we had 37 people making deposits into the FNB account and 11 contributing to the online Thundafund. In June, 26 made deposits into the FNB account, 17 into Thundafund and four into BancABC Zimbabwe.
So in May and June about 95 people played a part in Highlanders FC Debt Clearance Campaign. Almost half of Bosso’s debt has been cleared by these 95 action oriented individuals. I Just imagine how much we could have done if you also played a part. United we will clear this debt.
</blockquote>
Nyathi is reportedly confident the debt will be cleared by the end of this month if donations match the last month’s donations.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/95-people-half-bosso-debt/">Chronicle </a>

95 People Contributes $400k Towards iBosso's Debt

Highlanders Supporters South African Chairman has pleaded with the Bulawayo Giants’ supporters worldwide to help iBosso pay off its legacy debts, the Chronicle reports. Nodumo Nyathi has already started a crowdfunding campaign code-named the Highlanders FC Debt Clearance Campaign to help iBosso clear its $862 868 debt.
Speaking to the publication, Nodumo Nyathi said:
<blockquote>I started the debt clearance campaign as SA Supporters Chapter chairman with support from SA Chapter and took it to the Highlanders FC sons and daughters all over the world. This is what has given birth to the Highlanders FC Debt Clearance Campaign group targeting members who share the vision of a debt free Bosso.
The thing is there are people who are just focused on spewing negativity, even though they haven’t put anything. From the day I started this initiative, many people in WhatsApp groups spoke badly about me and the initiative, but I’m focused on making sure Bosso is debt free. It’s a fact that I started this with the SA Supporters Chapter, but have been clear that we need this to be a worldwide initiative and it is now a worldwide initiative.</blockquote>
The Highlanders South African chapter last month started a crowdfunding initiative that targets at least 1 000 iBosso fans to make a once-off R500 contribution to pay off Bosso’s debt.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/bosso-sa-fans-chairman-makes-impassioned-plea/">Chronicle </a>

iBosso Supporters SA Chairman Pleads With Fellow Supporters To Contribute Towards Extinguishing The Club's Legacy Debt

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