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Public vs Private Funding in African Sports Sector
The growth of sports across Africa depends heavily on where the money comes from. In many countries, both governments and private companies contribute to building the sector. However, how they fund an...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 23:28hrs | 159 | by Staff Reporter
Orlando Pirates reject accepted in the English Premier League
There was a time when Zimbabwean footballer Marshall Munetsi was told he wasn't good enough to play for South African giants Orlando Pirates. Now, the resilient midfielder is having the last laugh aft...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 15:27hrs | 8432 | by Staff reporter
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Africa and Technology in Sports
Technology is now being incorporated into sporting events evidenced by the introduction of technological innovations like Video Assistant Referees in soccer.Although some of these innovations ...Published: 16 Jan 2023 at 16:26hrs | 12 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Katsande assailant to appear in court
THE man that assaulted veteran midfielder Willard Katsande and damaged his car will appear in court this week.Katsande was driving home after making his debut for new club Sekhukhune United ag...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 17:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Benjani gets his UEFA A badge
FORMER Warriors skipper Benjani Mwaruwari says he wants to chart a new career path in coaching after completing his UEFA A coaching licence. The 42yearold did his course in Belfast, Ireland, rec...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 07:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mwaruwari back at Portsmouth
Portsmouth favourite Benjani Mwaruwari is back at Fratton Park although the ever popular striker is completing his coaching badges with the Blues' Under16s rather than earmarked to rediscover the firs...Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 07:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
#CapeToCairo: Alvin "Aluvha" Zhakata gets Ethiopian visa
Monday was a breakthrough day for Alvin "Aluvha" Zhakata afterthe government of Zimbabwe assisted him to secure a visa to pass through Ethiopia. He embarked on a journey to hike from Zimbabwe ...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 10:53hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mandivenga named Zimbabwe Rugby Academy skipper
Zimbabwe Rugby Academy has named Brendan Mandivenga as the team's captain ahead of their inaugural stint in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge in South Africa.Mandivenga has since High School been...Published: 03 May 2019 at 07:50hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Fikile Mbalula sparks diplomatic spat between Zimbabwe and South Africa
THE Government has engaged South Africa over remarks by its Police Minister Fikile Mbalula alleging that the Zimbabwean ex-soldiers were responsible for violent crimes in the neighbouring country....Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 08:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa backs Warriors
ZIFA president Philip Chiyangwa has thrown his weight behind the Warriors and dismissed the criticism which the senior national team has been facing in some sectors in the wake of their first roun...Published: 28 Jan 2017 at 08:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Econet, ESPN sign long-term collaboration agreement
Econet Media's Kwesé and ESPN today announced a groundbreaking media collaboration in Africa.The deal will deliver the most comprehensive sports coverage in Africa, offering a wide range of s...Published: 26 Oct 2016 at 19:05hrs | 2 | by APO
WSB Live E-sport launches Live E-sport streaming service
Leading South African sports betting site, World Sports Betting have this week announced the launch of their Live E-sport streaming service for events from around the world.Any person ov...Published: 05 Oct 2016 at 12:51hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Econet Media secures extensive NFL agreement
Econet Media and the National Football League (NFL) have reached an agreement that will see Econet Media's Kwesé Sports become the exclusive linear TV broadcaster of NFL content in a number of market...Published: 25 Jul 2016 at 12:28hrs | 14 | by Agencies
Highlanders turn down ridiculous Kangwa offer
Highlanders FC have scoffed at an offer of $15 000 for their priced and prized forward Bruce Kangwa.Simba SC of Tanzania have had the player on their wish list for sometime now.With th...Published: 12 Jul 2016 at 12:39hrs | 1 | by Fungai Muderere
Radio stations break law on local content
RADIO stations in Zimbabwe are not implementing the 75 percent local content requirement on all music they play as mandated by the law, the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) admitted yesterday....Published: 13 May 2016 at 06:51hrs | 2 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Schwarzenegger to visit South Africa
Local bodybuilders will get a chance to rub shoulders with actor Arnold Schwarzenegger when he brings his Arnold Classic contest to South Africa next month.The Arnold Classic is a professional...Published: 07 Apr 2016 at 11:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Econet acquires English Premier League free-to-air rights in Africa
The Premier League is pleased to announce that Econet Media has acquired the package of free-to-air broadcasting rights that it makes available in sub-Saharan Africa.The agreement is for the t...Published: 18 Mar 2016 at 07:40hrs | 2 | by Sports reporter
GO-BET to set up betting outlets across Zimbabwe
GO-BET, a Pan-African sports betting group, plans to set up numerous betting outlets across the country with two shops already scheduled for opening by the end of this month. The flagship branch is th...Published: 03 Apr 2015 at 19:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Cricket OB van impounded
Zimbabwe Cricket's mounting debt problems came to a head on Tuesday afternoon, when the deputy sheriff in Harare impounded its Outside Broadcast van, as well as vehicles used by managing director Wilf...Published: 17 Dec 2014 at 16:35hrs | 1 | by Liam Brickhill
Zim athlete storms into the World Indoor Semi finals
Zimbabwean athlete Gabriel Mvumvure has stormed into the semi finals of the IAAF World Indoor Championships. The top African sprinter Gabriel Mvumvure is managed by Pro Sports Manageent Group ...Published: 08 Mar 2014 at 11:33hrs | 1 | by Sports reporter
Mbalula blocks Zim born player from playing for Springboks
JOHANNESBURG - South African sports minister Fikile Mbalula has refused to grant the South African Rugby Union (Saru) a special concession to allow Zimbabwean-born prop Brian Mujati to play for the Sp...Published: 24 Nov 2012 at 13:59hrs | 2 | by Sports reporter
Highlanders FC must unlock their commercial value
Orlando Pirates is one of South Africa's oldest football clubs. The club was formed in 1937 in Orlando East, Soweto.The club's performances over the years have served as an inspiration to youn...Published: 28 Jan 2012 at 04:28hrs | 6 | by limncube@yahoo.co.uk
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