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Heat's double champ claims Adebayo tops Davis in defense
In the National Basketball Association (NBA), heated debates about player rankings are never-ending. Recently, these discussions have been stirred up by Norris Cole, a two-time Miami Heat champion. ...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 21:12hrs | 13 | by Staff Reporter
DStv announces price increases
MultiChoice has announced its annual DStv price adjustments that will kick in on 1 April 2024.Prices will increase by between 3.1% and 7.8% across DStv's satellite pay-TV portfolio. DStv's str...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean minister joins world's swimming immortals
The inaugural class of the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1965 held a special place in the annals of aquatic sports history. It was a star-studded lineup featuring luminaries like Johnny Weiss...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 20:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Accessing a World of Sport from your computer
The barriers to entry in all aspects of life have been blown away since the internet became ubiquitous. Yes, there are certain hurdles to overcome if you want to access certain things but, in general,...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 10:17hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Historic reception for Morocco's Atlas Lions on homecoming
Following a World Cup performance that was well above the North African country's wildest dreams, Morocco's national football team returned home to a hero's welcome.The team landed at Rabat-Sa...Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 16:33hrs | 51 | by Moyo Roy
Three African stars to look out for at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
With Qatar 2022 almost among us, there will be another five African teams competing on international football's biggest stage. Senegal, Morocco and Tunisia feature in their second successive World Cup...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 15:07hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
'Defending banned Streak is like trying to defend a rapist'
ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) on Tuesday night launched a scathing attack on cricket publication ESPN Cricinfo for an article about Heath Streak and what led him to his eight-year ban for corruption by the In...Published: 27 Jan 2022 at 04:37hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Cricket savages Streak, Coltart
Zimbabwe Cricket has hit out at former national team coach Heath Streak for telling ‘lies' in a bid to clean his image as he serves an eight year ban.Streak was handed an eight year ban last...Published: 26 Jan 2022 at 04:45hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
World Cup blow for Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S Lady Chevrons were dealt a huge blow as their World Cup aspirations were bowled out by concerns over the emergence of a Covid-19 variant, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) callin...Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 07:45hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
A different kind of Flower power
Andy Flower holds countless records from his days as a talisman of the Zimbabwe cricket team, while the top of the world has also been reached as a coach with England. Such heights can only be scaled ...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 19:06hrs | 18 | by Staff writer
Most expensive Jordan items now worth close to $5M after record sale
For many NBA fans, Michael Jordan remains the Greatest of All Time nearly 3 decades after his first retirement. This is despite the emergence of elite talents such as Kobe Bryant, Lebron James and Kev...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 18:08hrs | 15 | by Staff Writer
Zimbabwe Cricket gets sponsor for shoes after player bemoans glued shoes
SPORTSWEAR brand Puma has decided to sponsor shoes for the Zimbabwe national cricket team after one of its players lamented on having to use glue to fix shoes at the end of every series.It all...Published: 25 May 2021 at 07:15hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Is Africa the MLB's final frontier in quest for baseball fans, talent?
If you're a Major League Baseball (MLB) fan or baseball player in Africa, you're among a passionate few. Baseball doesn't enjoy the same popularity here as other team sports such as soccer, rugby, or ...Published: 23 Mar 2021 at 16:45hrs | 17 | by Staff write
Raja tears into 'venomous' Grant Flower
TV pundit Ramiz Raja has lashed out at former Zimbabwe batsman Grant Flower for saying that security was a problem during his six-year stint as the Pakistan cricket team's batting coach. Flowe...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
ICC's draconian suspension of ZC raises questions
THE timing couldn't be worse. The suspension of Zimbabwe at last week's ICC annual meeting on grounds of government interference may be seen as long overdue by many, others will argue that the ICC has...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 07:55hrs | | by Firstpost.com
Five soccer stadiums you simply have to experience
Soccer is the world's most popular sport and it encapsulates towns, cities and cultures like no other. As tribal as it gets in the world of sport, it's a global phenomenon and attracts fans in...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 16:45hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
FIFA blacklists ZTV over $35,000?
There are unconfirmed reports that FIFA has refused to receive the payment from Econet Media (Kwese TV) on behalf of ZBC to beam the 2018 FIFA Word Cup. It is alleged that FIFA is refusing bec...Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 15:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kwese brings Russia 2018 to Zimbabwe
ECONET Media's Kwesé yesterday said they will be broadcasting all the 64 Fifa World Cup matches on all its digital platforms.Speaking at a media briefing in the capital, head of Kwesé TV in ...Published: 31 May 2018 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kwese TV bags advertising rights for World Cup 2018
Kwese TV revealed that they have agreed advertising deals with major brands for the FIFA World Cup 2018. Along with that agreement, the company has sub-licensed its rights to the football tournament t...Published: 30 May 2018 at 19:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grant Flower optimistic about Zimbabwe cricket in post-Mugabe era
The celebratory scenes in Zimbabwe following president Robert Mugabe's resignation this week will rank among the most iconic moments in the country's history. And there is hope that the feel-good fact...Published: 26 Nov 2017 at 12:09hrs | 1 | by espncricinfo
Bulawayo Bomber’s UK fight cancelled
WORLD Boxing Federation (WBF) All-Africa heavyweight champion Elvis Moyo's hopes of fighting overseas have been dealt a blow after his British opponent Adam Machaj pulled out of a non-title fight set ...Published: 10 Oct 2017 at 02:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet Media and Netflix launch unique African partnership
Johannesburg - Africa's newest pan-African broadcaster Econet Media, are proud to announce the launch of its Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service Kwesé Play - a video streaming service deliver...Published: 14 Sep 2017 at 19:11hrs | 3 | by Agencies
Confusion over Kwese TV's Zimbabwe licence
KWESE TV has partnered local player, Dr Dish in a content distribution deal that will see the Econet media owned company beam in the country. However, there is confusion as the Broadcasting Authority ...Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Genting casino's 'Live' section attracts more punters than ever
There's a lot to be said about anyone wanting to bet on a game or try their luck with slots. The individuals who get into betting – be it in casino games or in sports games - experience a thrill tha...Published: 29 Jun 2017 at 17:38hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Zimbabwe to invite Scotland
EDINBURGH - There is a chance Zimbabwe Cricket might invite Scotland over for a reciprocal tour in the coming months.Zimbabwe captain Graeme Cremer said as much after a series-levelling six-wi...Published: 20 Jun 2017 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prayer made Strive Masiyiwa's business flourish
The prominent and most successful Zimbabwean businessman Strive Masiyiwa's businesses flourished due to his belief and prayer to God for a miracle at the inception of his empire.In his Faceboo...Published: 27 Dec 2016 at 05:39hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
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 | 1 | by APO
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 | 10 | by Agencies
Paul Pogba speaks out
Paul Pogba insists Manchester United is his "first family" - but is unsure if he will rejoin Red DevilsUnited are prepared to pay a world record £100m to take Pogba back to Old Trafford...Published: 15 Jul 2016 at 00:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Brendan Taylor found sleeping in neighbour's car
Former Zimbabwe skipper Brendan Taylor, who quit playing international cricket to play English county cricket, was found sleeping in an unlocked car by Nottingham police on Friday.Taylor w...Published: 28 Aug 2015 at 15:59hrs | | by ibnlive
Zim cricketers got R143,461 each to tour war-ravaged Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board paid Zimbabwe's cricketers R143,461 each before the Africans agreed to tour the Asian country for a historic series last month, according to a report.This was un...Published: 04 Jun 2015 at 14:20hrs | | by Times LIVE
Zimbabwe confirms incoming tours from India and New Zealand
Zimbabwe Cricket has confirmed incoming tours from India and New Zealand this winter, though the team's proposed trip to Pakistan next month is "still to be confirmed" amid security concerns. Zimbabwe...Published: 25 Apr 2015 at 11:05hrs | 1 | by ESPNcricinfo
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 | | by Liam Brickhill
John Barnes visits Zimbabwe on Thursday
LIVERPOOL legend John Barnes will be in Zimbabwe on Thursday courtesy of Standard Chartered Bank.The Jamaica-born former English footballer and manager currently works as a commentator and pu...Published: 11 Mar 2014 at 07:02hrs | | by Sports reporter
'Zimbabwe cricket in a critical state,' says Coltart
David Coltart, Zimbabwe's former minister of sport, said that cricket in the country is now in a critical state, following a financial crisis which almost resulted in a boycott from the players....Published: 25 Aug 2013 at 08:32hrs | | by Sports reporter
Zimbabwean soccer to be televised in South Africa
THE Castle Lager Premier Soccer League is set for a bigger audience following Supersport's decision to introduce its Supersport 9 channel to DStv subscribers in South Africa. On Tuesday, DStv subscr...Published: 08 Aug 2013 at 14:13hrs | | by Sports reporter
DStv replaces ESPN with SuperSport 9
DStv announced on Monday that the pay-TV service will be adding another SuperSport channel, SuperSport 9 (SS9) from Tuesday, 6 August.The new channel, to be found on DStv channel 209, effecti...Published: 05 Aug 2013 at 19:54hrs | 2 | by Channel24
Vusi Sibanda ton secures rare series win
25 overs Zimbabwe 123 for 1 (Sibanda 41*, Raza 32*) need 125 runs to beat Bangladesh 247 for 9 (Mahmudullah 75*, Nasir 63)Zimbabwe sprinted to 123 for ...Published: 08 May 2013 at 13:41hrs | | by Mohammad Isam
Zimbabwe cricketers considering match boycott over contracts
Zimbabwe's cricketers are considering a boycott ahead of their series against Bangladesh in protest against unsatisfactory payments from their board. A source close to the players told ESPNcricinfo t...Published: 07 Apr 2013 at 15:30hrs | | by Firdose Moonda
Zimbabwe to announce Andy Waller as cricket coach
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is set to announce former international Andy Waller as the new national coach. Waller will begin the job ahead of the home series against Bangladesh, which begins on April 17. He...Published: 01 Apr 2013 at 18:07hrs | | by Firdose Moonda
Zim loses bowling and batting coaches Flower and Streak
Zimbabwe will be without batting coach Grant Flower and bowling coach Heath Streak during their tour of the West Indies, which gets underway later this month.Fitness tra...Published: 05 Feb 2013 at 16:59hrs | | by Sports reporter
Zimbabwe slaughter South Africa by 29 runs
Zimbabwe beat South Africa by 29 runs...Published: 20 Jun 2012 at 13:25hrs | | by Firdose Moonda is ESPNcricinfo South Africa correspondent
Sibanda, Masakadza give Zimbabwe 176
Zimbabwe 176 for 4 (Sibanda 58, Masakadza 55, Parnell 2-33) v South AfricaTeams that are considered little brothers tend to up to their game when doing battle against their big brothers and...Published: 20 Jun 2012 at 13:58hrs | | by Firdose Moonda is ESPNcricinfo South Africa correspondent
Benjani sets up multimillion dollar football academy
Former Warriors skipper Benjani Mwariwari, ranked the highest paid Zimbabwean sportsman is set to contract a modern football academy with a private school in Bulawayo to be simple named Benjani Mwaru...Published: 16 Mar 2012 at 05:56hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Taibu slams Zimbabwe cricket board
On the eve of Zimbabwe's return to Test cricket, senior wicketkeeper batsman Tatenda Taibu has slammed the country's administration for not doing enough for the game. Taibu said that a lack of funds...Published: 03 Aug 2011 at 18:47hrs | | by Firdose Moonda
14 year old Girl wins US spelling bee with ‘cymotrichous'
Most people could not spell "cymotrichous" with a dictionary, but a 14-year-old girl from Pennsylvania, Sukanya Roy, spelled the word to win the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Roy, partic...Published: 04 Jun 2011 at 14:06hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
English Premier League TV Schedules
English Premier League TV Schedules ...Published: 06 May 2011 at 15:42hrs | 2 | by Moyo Mandla
Tevez score double, Manchester City survived a late fightback
LONDON: Carlos Tevez scored twice as Manchester City survived a late fightback to beat Wolves 4-3 and move to the top of the English Premier League on Saturday.Argentinian international Tevez ...Published: 16 Jan 2011 at 04:28hrs | 1 | by Byo24NEWS
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