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Zimbabwean man takes on lion in survival battle
Just as Tachivei Machona Nebiri reached the crest of a steep ascent along the Charara Road in Kariba, he saw four lions, a female and three cubs, steal into a nearby thicket.Nebiri was taken a...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 23:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets 5th dan karate black belt
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa was yesterday honoured with a 5th dan karate black belt as part of a recognition of his contribution to the country's sport.His footprint in sport has seen more resource al...Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 11:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mathetha becomes first Zimbabwean to earn UFC contract
NEW Zealand-based rising star Mike Mathetha says he wants to inspire the next generation of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes in the country of his birth.Mathetha last week became the first Zi...Published: 01 Aug 2021 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean 'Ninja' honoured in Italy
The First Zimbabwean born World Kobudo Champion & First Zimbabwean Internationally Certified Bujinkan Ninja Wilfred Mashaya was honored in Italy last night. He was honored with Master of the Year ...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 07:59hrs | | by Agencies
Warriors get $1,000 each
GOVERNMENT last night underlined their new thrust on sport when they rewarded the country's sportspersons for their success with the 2018 COSAFA Cup champions, the Warriors, the mainstay of reception ...Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean sportsman gets US scholarship
ST GEORGES' College triple jumper and footballer, Chengetai Mapaya, has been granted a scholarship to study at Texas Christian University in the United States, courtesy of Payne Global Sports Manageme...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 08:44hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Hit man speaks
THE 'hit man' who was reportedly hired by a city woman to kill her lover's wife yesterday told the court that he turned down the offer saying he was not a killer. Clover Musariri said that he ...Published: 07 Jun 2017 at 21:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry vies for Zimbabwe Olympic committee post
THE stage has now been set for the Zimbabwe Olympic committee elections with the major highlight at the unveiling of nominees yesterday being the candidature of swimming legend Kirsty Coventry...Published: 20 Apr 2017 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean karatekas win six gold medals in SA
A team of Zimbabwean karatekas won six gold medals at the annual and 5th Matlosana Club Shinkyokushin karate tournament in Kerksdorp South Africa on Saturday.The Zimbabwe full contact karate t...Published: 07 Mar 2016 at 16:34hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Supper that smells too doggy
Zimbabwe: Assassins without gunsOctober 31, 2015 Shingirai Huni Features, Opinion & Analysis, Headlines, Nathaniel ManheruJoram NyathiNathaniel ManheruI will part w...Published: 31 Oct 2015 at 10:53hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Chinese are here, the Russians are coming & the Western world quakes, courts
THE Chinese are here. The Russians are coming. The Western world quakes, courts. But this is not a poem, can't be. Reality is always deeper, more problematic than rhyme. It needs reason. Then bold...Published: 13 Sep 2014 at 13:45hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Tsholotsho karateka dies during training
IN an incident that has left the Tsholotsho community shell-shocked, a 30-year-old karateka died yesterday morning after his liver and intestines were ruptured during a practice session at Tsholo...Published: 22 Feb 2014 at 18:57hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Zimbabwe karatekas shine in South Africa
Zimbabwean martial artists once again held their own at a major karate meet when a hastily assembled team harvested a basketful of medals at last week's World Goju Ryu Karate Championships in South Af...Published: 22 Sep 2013 at 06:53hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Karate team in SA medal haul
A 14-member team of Zimbabwean karatekas who took part in the Polokwane Karate Championships last week brought home 19 medals.Led by veteran karateka Simba Chikutu who also doubled as head of ...Published: 04 Aug 2013 at 18:14hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Mandimbandimba' assault Zanu-PF official
Zanu-PF chairman for Chadcombe - Msasa district was yesterday assaulted at the Fourth Street rank by touts popularly known as "mandimbandimba".Itai Badze was assaulted after he confronted the ...Published: 03 Sep 2012 at 21:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dollariastion was a Zanu- PF idea, Biti wants to give it an MDC-T patent
Restoring the Zimdollar at this stage is like swerving a combat body forward, baring the chest, stomach, groin and all.I am ...Published: 28 Jan 2012 at 03:59hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
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