Football players in Zimbabwe are being paid slave wages and has led the militant Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) intervening. The Premier Soccer League imposed salary caps on players and the labour union says this is "enslaving football players" and in contravention of labour laws. - The Premiership has introduced wages ranging from US$100 to US$150, in a bid to weather the storm and ensure that clubs do not collapse. The winning bonuses have also been pegged at US$30 a match. Wellington Chibebe, the ZCTU secretary general said the move by the Premiership to put a lid on wages for football players was in contravention of the International Labour Convention Article 95 on…

- Babara Ncube, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Football players in Zimbabwe are being paid salve wages and has led the militant Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) intervening. The Premier Soccer League imposed salary caps on players and the labour union says this is “enslaving football players” and in contravention of labour laws. The Premiership has introduced wages ranging from US$100 to US$150, in a bid to weather the storm and ensure that clubs do not collapse. The winning bonuses have also been pegged at US$30 a match. Wellington Chibebe, the ZCTU secretary general said the move by the Premiership to put a lid on wages for football players was in contravention of the Interna…

Zimbabwe's cricket could get a major boost with the news that former captain and coach Dave Houghton will be returning to work as director of national coaching. Houghton was one of many who turned his back on the crumbling Zimbabwe cricket scene. Walter Chawagu is the current Zimbabwe coach. - Lovemore Banda, ZC spokesperson said Houghton is expected to start work in August. Banda said it is only left with the contract to be finalized. Houghton’s job is not full-time and will take up around five months during which time he will act as technical director to the national team and age-group coaches and ensuring there is a uniform approach throughout. His presence will give an…

- from Babara Ncube in Harare Zimbabwe Zimbabwe's cricket could get a major boost with the nes that former captain and coach Dave Houghton will be returning to work as director of national coaching. Walter Chawagu is current Zimbabwe coach. Houghton was one of many who turned his back on the crumbling Zimbabwe cricket scene. Lovemore Banda, ZC spokeperson said Hooughton is expected to start work in August. Bannda said what is left if the contract to be finalised. His job is not full-time and will take up around five months of the year during which time he will act as technical director to national team and age-group coaches and ensuring there is a uniform approach t…

- BABARA NCUBE IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE ZIMBABWE’S soccer representatives in continental football CAPS United and Monomotapa are hoping for fruitful outing this weekend as they a in must win clashes. Caps United who are in the Confederation Cup first round tie against emerging Egyptian giants ENPPI at Perosport Stadium in Egypt tonight. This game gets underway at 5.30pm Zimbabwean time. Monomotapa takes on Ajax of South Africa in the Champions League first round, second leg, tie at Rufaro on Sunday. Ajax carry a delicate 3-2 lead going into the second leg but a draw will see them through to the next round. Both coaches are optimistic of wins. Caps United Lyod Chitembwe, But after…