The Harare City Council has sealed landmark agreements with three Premier Soccer League clubs, handing them long-term leases to revive previously idle stadiums.

Under the arrangement, Gwanzura Stadium has been allocated to CAPS United, Mabvuku Stadium to Scottland FC, and Dzivarasekwa Stadium to Herentals College FC. All three clubs will be responsible for renovating the facilities to meet Premier Soccer League standards.

Harare mayor Jacob Mafume confirmed the development during CAPS United’s sponsorship unveiling ceremony on Friday.

“We have given Gwanzura Stadium to CAPS United on a long lease and Mabvuku Stadium to Scottland FC. Dzivarasekwa Stadium has been allocated to Herentals College FC. The clubs will develop the grounds,” Mafume said.
“Rufaro Stadium, being a bigger facility, will remain open for use by any club. It is important for these sporting facilities to be managed in partnership with clubs so they can be tied to both the fans and the sports economy.”

The arrangement sets the stage for CAPS United’s emotional return to Highfield, where the Green Machine built its legacy during its early glory days at Gwanzura.

Scottland FC will also benefit from the move, shifting closer to its roots in Mabvuku—the home ground of its owner, businessman and Member of Parliament, Scott Sakupwanya.

The three stadiums last hosted top-flight football several years ago, but with the new leases, they are set to come back to life as vibrant hubs of Zimbabwean football.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Zimbabwe has announced the passing of Honourable Justice Moses Hungwe Chinhengo, a former High Court judge.

Mourners are gathered at Chinhengo Farm in the Nyaningwe area of Masvingo Province.

Chief Justice Luke Malaba, Chairperson of the JSC, along with commissioners, judges, magistrates, and JSC members, expressed their deepest condolences to the Chinhengo family.

Justice Chinhengo, born on October 29, 1955, in Masvingo Province, served as a High Court judge in Zimbabwe from February 26, 1996, to February 29, 2004.

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He later held judicial positions in Botswana and Lesotho and served as an Acting Judge of the High Court of Namibia.

A graduate of the University of Zimbabwe with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree in 1978, Justice Chinhengo held significant roles early in his career, including Undersecretary at the Ministry of Justice and Foreign Affairs from 1980 to 1982 and head of the Department of Parliamentary Affairs and Justice Department in 1983.

Before his judicial appointment, he worked as a legal officer in the Ministry of Justice, as a legal practitioner, and as a corporate executive.

Burial arrangements will be announced in due course.

The JSC and the legal community mourn the loss of a distinguished jurist whose contributions to Zimbabwe’s judiciary and beyond will be remembered.

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The Zimbabwe Under-17 men’s football team, the Young Warriors, are intensifying preparations for the upcoming 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifiers, which the country will host from September 11 to 20.

Assistant Coach Backlyfield Chivenga said the squad has shown steady progress since entering camp, with the technical team now focusing on refining quality and tactical awareness after trimming the provisional list.

“We were screening the boys and bringing them into a reasonable number by quality. We are left with quite a good number to work with, and we’ve seen progress from day one to now. There’s evidence of improvement in terms of how we play,” Chivenga told reporters.

The Young Warriors have played three friendly matches against strong opposition, which Chivenga described as crucial in testing the squad’s readiness and exposing areas for further improvement.

“These matches gave us a picture of where we are in terms of our style of play. We will keep on working on our defensive shape and our attacking shape,” he said. “We are also trying to bring the boys into a friendly working environment, making them understand that it’s not about individuals but about representing the nation.”

The technical team has placed emphasis on instilling discipline, unity, and tactical maturity — qualities they believe are essential for the squad to challenge for honours in the regional competition.

Zimbabwe will be banking on home advantage as hosts, with expectations high that the Young Warriors can finally break their qualification drought. The COSAFA tournament not only crowns the region’s best but also serves as the pathway to the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Young Warriors last reached the continental finals in 2007 in Togo. Since then, they have consistently fallen short in regional qualifiers, often exiting at the group stages. Hosting the 2026 edition offers a chance to revive their fortunes and re-establish Zimbabwe’s presence in youth football.

“If we continue with this trajectory, we will get to the tournament prepared to get the results,” Chivenga said, adding that confidence is growing within the squad.

The Young Warriors are set to open their COSAFA campaign in Harare, with fixtures expected to be announced in the coming days.

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