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A whistle blower

The second answer to that question, however, is ‘everyone’; everyone wants to be the referee; in fact, everyone considers they are the referee

By Tim Middleton Mar. 23, 2025

InsideSport: Referees should be divorced from clubs

The new system of marrying referees to clubs is causing problems week-in and week-out although we are not saying referees are being bought to swing matches in favour of certain clubs.

By Michael Kariati Apr. 14, 2024

InsideSport: Referees should be divorced from clubs

PARENTS AND REFEREES

Referees have been receiving death threats for them and their families; will we receive death threats for our performance as parents?

By Tim Middleton Nov. 12, 2023

VAR training for local referees

Mutasa revealed this at the weekend while commissioning courses for referees and match commissioners in Harare.

By Fortune Mbele Nov. 8, 2023

Three years later, referees cry foul over Covid-19 relief funds

The globall football organisation wanted to ensure the money gets to the intended beneficiaries, including referees and the women’s league.

By Terry Madyauta Jul. 25, 2023

Three years later, referees cry foul over Covid-19 relief funds

Refs hit back at PSL coaches

Dynamos coach Herbert Maruwa has also moaned about time wasting.

By Praise Dlamini May. 3, 2023

Zim ref Pazani to take charge in World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series

Pazani’s appointment was confirmed by World Rugby on Tuesday.

By Daniel Nhakaniso Mar. 2, 2023

Zim ref Pazani to take charge in World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series

Zim’s Rugby Ref of the Year Pazani reflects on “amazing” year

Pazani was the biggest winner on the night by being the country’s Rugby Referee of the Year in recognition of her achievements on the international circuit this year.

By Daniel Nhakaniso Dec. 4, 2022