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Lupinyo storm into championship games final

Published

3 years ago

November 21, 2022

BY BHEKIMPILO WEZA

Lupinyo stormed into the champions league final Football League Cup on Saturday after cruising past Masters in a thrilling semi- final played at Lupinyo Stadium.

The Vusa Nyoni coached side had to dig deep and boot Masters who had come from a two goal down to level matters in a tightly contested semi final.

They took the lead as early as the sixth minute when Masters defense failed to communicate and let in a harmless ball to pass between them for Brightman Dube to score the opener.

Five minutes later, Lupinyo went further ahead after the defender Welcome Ncube failed to clear the ball allowing Tyrol Ncube to whisk it away from him.

In a bid to shoot, the young striker was hacked down from behind and the referee Nguquko Mpofu did not hesitate to point to the spot.

Ncube stepped up and buried home for Lupinyo’ second, sending the stadium into raptures.

The goal brought more urgency to the Masters side who started pushing hard with Farai Mapfumo dictating the pace in the middle.

As the pressure mounted, the Masters coach brought in Mbekezeli Moyo for Themba Moyo and this paid off as Masters scored in the twenty fourth minute.

Moments after, Lupinyo captain Acculate Mudimba misjudged a cross from the left and allowed Mtshumayeli Moyo to tap in for Masters .

The goal looked like what Masters needed for inspiration,and they did that with an equalizer thirty four minutes into the match .

Kelvin Ndebele got to the end of Moreblessing Mpofus cross and took a stunner that went across the goalkeeper for the equalizer.

The equalizer by Masters seemed to have slowed things a bit as the two sides started to be cautious going forward.

Sensing the danger of going into a penalty shootout, Lupinyo head coach Vusa Nyoni brought in Terrence Ncube to add firepower upfront, and Lupinyo started causing more problems to the visitors defense with man of the match Brightman Dube a menace on the left side of the field.

Lupinyo could have scored a goal ten minutes before time but Ncube missed his effort after being set up by Dube.

When everyone thought the match was headed for penalties, there was a moment of thrill when Masters defenders were caught in sixes and sevens at the back in a bid to clear, but Ncube hit the back of Terrence Ncube and the ball went straight into the net to bring the stadium into a halt.

When the referee blew the whistle, it was now a moment of celebration for the home side, according to coach Nyoni.

“l was delighted and congratulations to my boys,” Nyoni said.

“They deserved a win because we worked hard for this from day one.”

Lupinyo, affectionately known as the Bullets, will now meet Indlovu lyanyathela who shook everyone by beating Dragons three zero in a second semi final on Sunday.

After a goalless ninety, it was all left for the penalty to decide who goes to the final to meet Lupinyo.

Cornwell Ncube,Mqabuko Ndlovu and Clayton Moyo missed the first three spot kicks for Dragons, before Teyiho Mwembe, Adrian Mathe and goalkeeper Recardo Ncube scored for lndlovu to set a final

Dragons will face Masters in a third place playoff on the same day before the finals.

In the community

MP press govt on Binga hospital, mortuary crisis

Published

2 days ago

March 20, 2026

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

Members of the Parliament of Zimbabwe have raised concern over the state of health services in Binga District, questioning delays in upgrading key facilities.

Binga South MP, Fanuel Cumanzala asked the Minister of Health and Child Care:

“Whether there are any plans to rehabilitate Binga District Hospital to make it suitable for a nursing school, as earlier announced by the government.”

He further queried:

“Whether there are any concrete plans to permanently resolve the challenges faced by Binga District, particularly regarding the mortuary, which has not been fully operational for a long time.”

In a follow-up question, the legislator pressed government on broader service delivery gaps:

“What measures are being taken to improve healthcare services in Binga District, particularly in rural areas.”

“What measures are being implemented to reduce incidence of malaria and waterborne diseases in the Zambezi Valley.”

“Whether there are any plans to upgrade and expand healthcare facilities in Binga District in light of population growth and increased economic activity.”

No response was recorded in the proceedings

In the community

Hwange residents invited to constitutional amendment public hearing

Published

2 days ago

March 20, 2026

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

Residents in Hwange are set to have their say on proposed changes to the country’s supreme law as the Parliament of Zimbabwe rolls out public hearings on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 3 Bill.

The outreach programme will reach the coal-mining town on Tuesday, 31 March, with the hearing scheduled for 10am at Edmund Davies Hall, located at the No.1 Colliery Club near Thomas Coulter Primary School.

Attendance is free, and members of the public are being encouraged to participate and express their views on the proposed amendment.

According to Parliament, the hearings are part of a nationwide consultation process aimed at gathering citizens’ input before the bill is finalised. The proposed legislation—Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 3 Bill (H.B. 1, 2026)—seeks to introduce changes to key governance provisions.

The Matabeleland North outreach will begin in Tsholotsho on Monday, 30 March, before moving to Hwange, then to Binga on Wednesday, 1 April, and concluding in Lupane on Thursday, 2 April.

Parliament has also opened channels for written submissions, which can be sent to the Clerk of Parliament or via email.

However, authorities have warned that individuals wearing military uniforms, political party regalia, or carrying flags and badges will not be allowed into the hearings.

Residents in and around Hwange are urged to attend in numbers and make their voices heard.

In the community

Free dental outreach treats over 700 in Victoria Falls

Published

5 days ago

March 17, 2026

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

More than 700 residents in Victoria Falls have received free dental care following a three-day outreach programme held at Mkhosana Clinic.

The initiative, led by global charity SmileStar in partnership with CIMAS, saw 705 patients treated between 9 and 11 March. The programme builds on previous outreach efforts in the region and is expanding this year to include Matobo.

A team of 16 volunteer dental professionals—many from Dentex—provided urgent treatment, pain relief, and oral health education, while also sharing skills with local healthcare workers.

Team leader Dr Mitesh Badiani said tooth decay linked to high sugar consumption, particularly among children, was the most common issue encountered.

“Many of these dental problems are preventable, and education plays a key role in helping to avoid such problems in the future,” he said.

The outreach received support from Africa Albida Tourism, with the team hosted at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.

Africa Albida Tourism managing director Nigel Frost said the initiative would have lasting benefits for the community.

“This initiative provides vital dental care and education that will continue to benefit the residents of Victoria Falls long after the clinics have ended,” he said.

Mark Cockburn added that the programme highlighted the impact of volunteerism in addressing healthcare gaps.

Following the Victoria Falls outreach, SmileStar continued its programme in Hwange, before moving to Matobo today and tomorrow at Ethandweni Children’s Home, with a target of treating more than 1 000 patients across the three regions.