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Is Zimbabwe punching above its belt?
Once a bread basket of Africa, Zimbabwe is now a case of the continent. A once-promising country is now mired with challenges like election rigging, economic collapse, high inflation and abuse of stat...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 21:47hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Heath Streak, the Matabele Warrior
A sheepish, charming young man with a broad smile when he strode in the national cricket team many eons ago the departed Heath Streak was fondly remembered in Zimbabwe cricket circles, and greatly wor...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cricket legend Heath Streak dies
ZIMBABWE cricket legend Heath Streak has died.He was 49.Streak, who has been battling colon and liver cancer passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning.Streak's death was...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Henry Olonga issues apology over false news of Streak's demise
FORMER Zimbabwe fast-bowler Henry Olonga has issued a heartfelt apology over the false news that Heath Streak, his former long-time teammate-cum-friend who is battling cancer, had passed away....Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Heath Streak not dead'
The SPORTS AND RECREATION COMMISSION has issued a statement saying FORMER Zimbabwe cricket captain and coach Heath Hilton Streak who some publications this morning reported that he had died is still a...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:34hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Sean Williams gives Zimbabwe advantage in crucial World Cup qualifier
Veteran all-rounder Sean Williams starred with the ball taking three wickets for 41 as Zimbabwe restricted Scotland to 234 for eight at the half stage of a tie which will decide Zimbabwe's World Cup f...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 13:39hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ready to shake off global 'bad press'
Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton says the country is ready to shake off the "bad press" it still receives globally as it prepares to host the Cricket World Cup qualifiers which begin on Sunday.Wes...Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 17:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa looks the other way on Job Sikhala petition
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration has ignored a petition by Zimbabweans over the incarceration of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim vice-chairperson and Zengeza West legislator J...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 19:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa won't intervene in Sikhala case'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will not intervene in the opposition legislators Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole's case, a government official has said.Information ministry secretary Ndavaningi M...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's supporters petition Mnangagwa?
SOME eminent Zimbabweans, including businesspeople, former ministers, sports personalities, academics and civil society leaders, have written to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, seeking restoration of th...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 15:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sex abuse scandal erupts at REPS, boarding master on the run
The Rhodes Estate Preparatory School (REPS) in Matopo, Matabeleland South, says two young girls were sexually abused by an assistant boarding master who has evaded arrest.In a communication to...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 09:15hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
High Court reinstates Binga RDC chair
THE High Court has reinstated Binga Rural District Council chairperson Wilson Siampolomba, who had been suspended by Local Government minister July Moyo. High Court judge Justice Sylvia Chiraw...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 16:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Henry Olonga takes on Mnangagwa...again
Former Zimbabwe Cricket player Henry Olonga has taken President Emmerson Mnangagwa head on over the popular video where the President is seen saying: We are the the police, we are the army, we are eve...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 15:19hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Former Cricket players stand by SRC
Some former Zimbabwe Cricket players have chided the International Cricket Council (ICC) for siding with greedy Zimbabwe Cricket Board (ZCB) members, throwing their weight behind the Sports Recreation...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 19:46hrs | | by Sizalobuhle Khumalo
Olonga bowled out of The Voice
FORMER Zimbabwe fast bowler, Henry Olonga, has been knocked out of The Voice Australia singing competition after his coach Kelly Rowland chose rapper Denzel over him during the battle round. ...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 07:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Olonga forgets lyrics on stage
Former Zimbabwe fast bowler, Henry Olonga, forgot lyrics to the song he was singing during the knockout phase of The Voice Australia on Monday.Olonga who is on Team Kelly Rowland was singing E...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 08:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK's Impilo Revival fundraises for Bulawayo hospitals
A United Kingdom-based Charity organization, Impilo Revival, is hosting a fundraising event to build a storage unit where all donated essential life saving medical equipment and medicines destined for...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 15:26hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Henry Olonga mocks Zimbabwe cricket standards
Former Zimbabwe national cricket team fast-bowler Henry Olonga has mocked local cricket standards, suggesting that even a substandard player can make it into the national team.Olonga was speak...Published: 29 May 2019 at 08:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Tatenda Taibu's no holds barred documentray
Former Zimbabwean cricket player Tatenda Taibu in conjunction with BBC has created a documentary that profile his life and career. The documentary talks about his early life, career and how politics i...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 19:08hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Outrage over racist South African writer’s toxic article on Zimbabwe
A VICIOUS article penned by a South African freelance white cricket writer, describing Zimbabwe as a "fascist'' country whose national team should not be allowed to compete against their international...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 06:26hrs | 7 | by staff reporter
'Talibanisation' of Zimbabwe politics!
ZIMBABWEANS in general can take things in their stride. They can calmly deal with something unpleasant and not let it have a crushing effect on them.So it's good that some strong, principled v...Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 13:47hrs | 1 | by Conway Tutani
Henry Olonga feared Mugabe thugs would kill him
Almost 15 years after Henry Olonga wore a black armband, Mugabe's rule in Zimbabwe is finally over. "I'm stunned," he says. "Here we are in a country that is Mugabe-less for the first time in 37 years...Published: 02 Dec 2017 at 14:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Henry Olonga's song becomes soundtrack of change in Zimbabwe
When two Zimbabwe cricketers, one black and one white, staged a daring protest against the regime of Robert Mugabe at a World Cup game 14 years ago, they knew it would probably end their careers at ho...Published: 30 Nov 2017 at 07:30hrs | | by AP
Anti-Mugabe Archbishop Sentamu must avoid double dipping
Born in Uganda Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu studied law at Makerere University before gaining employment as an advocate of the Supreme Court of Uganda.Speaking out against the regi...Published: 28 Nov 2017 at 07:50hrs | | by Leonard Koni
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
Matches row stabbing man jailed for 10 years
A 23-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man who went berserk and stabbed five people, leaving one with an eye protruding, before robbing two of them in 30 minutes has been jailed for 10 years. Menelisi M...Published: 21 Jul 2017 at 08:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Former players donate kit to Highlanders Rugby FC
FORMER players have donated new playing kit to Highlanders Rugby Football Club for use in the Intercity League.Highlanders Rugby Football Club chairman Themba Phiri received the donation of 23...Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 06:51hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Juju at Dynamos
Zimbabwe's global avatar has maxed out on grand narratives and pop consumables but occasionally underestimated the place of biography as a long night of the soul.Dynamos Football Club legend M...Published: 15 May 2017 at 06:51hrs | | by Stanely Mushava
Thug in 30-minute knife rampage
IN a frenetic 30 minutes, a Bulawayo man allegedly stabbed five people leaving one with an eye protruding and also allegedly robbed two of the victims.Menelisi Msipa (23) appeared in court...Published: 16 Feb 2017 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mpilo hit by drug shortages
MPILO Central Hospital has been hit by a serious shortage of drugs, a development that has been blamed on funding challenges.The hospital's chief executive officer Mr Leonard Mabandi yeste...Published: 04 Oct 2016 at 07:11hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
EU renews sanctions until 31 October 2017
On 20 September 2016, the Council renewed the EU restrictive measures against Burundi until 31 October 2017. These measures consist of a travel ban and asset freeze against four persons wh...Published: 20 Sep 2016 at 10:33hrs | | by APO
Mawarire's #ThisFlag movement to use the game of cricket for political benefits
POLITICS should never be allowed to interfere with sport and any such attempts must be strongly condemned. The two have always had an uneasy relationship, although it is an undeniable fact that sp...Published: 06 Aug 2016 at 11:29hrs | 1 | by Staff writer
David Coltart responds to Zimbabwe Cricket criticism
FORMER Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart recently came under heavy attack from Zimbabwe Cricket after he had taken to Twitter and Facebook lambasting the Zimbabwe Cricket leade...Published: 15 Nov 2015 at 08:50hrs | 52 | by Mehluli Sibanda
Chiyangwa, Mliswa to face off in Zifa Presidency race?
ZANU-PF politician and businessman, Philip Chiyangwa, and former chairman for the ruling party in Mashonaland West, Temba Mliswa, look set to go head to head in Zifa Presidency elections after Mlisw...Published: 27 Oct 2015 at 18:19hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Hospital Fund-Raising jamboree by 'Touched by an Angel'
Following a successful fund raising dinner party at the Holiday Inn London Heathrow Ariel on the 6th December 2014, in pursuance of its objectives, the Touched By An Angel charity is invitin...Published: 26 Jun 2015 at 06:28hrs | | by Thulani Nkala
Plumtree High worst school in Zimbabwe according to A level results
PLUMTREE High School in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province is the country's second worst school after recording a 33, 33 percent pass rate, according to the November 2014 Zimbabwe School Exa...Published: 09 Feb 2015 at 08:37hrs | | by Pamela Shumba
Olonga returns to Zimbabwe
Speed was essential to the Olonga boys. It was an inborn thing, and ran deep through their veins.At the time Henry Olonga was considered the quickest bowler in the Zimbabwe cricket t...Published: 18 Jan 2015 at 10:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Hospital touched by an angel fundraising event.
If for circumstances beyond your control, you are unable to attend the Dinner and Dance Fund-Raising function by medical charity Vana veZimbabwe on Friday -5/12/2014, but are passionate about the ...Published: 04 Dec 2014 at 22:51hrs | | by Thulani Nkala
How genuine is the Whites Anti Sanction Lobby Group in Zimbabwe?
A group calling itself Zimbabweans Against Sanctions and led by prominent whites in the country have called on the European Union (EU) to unconditionally lift all sanctions against Zimbabwe and it...Published: 18 Feb 2014 at 21:18hrs | | by Tendai Kwari
CDE. Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo
UMqabuko oqaqamb' emqolweni we Rhodesia nge nkafula kufa Intonga eyaphenduka isalukazi UMafukufuku ka Mafuyana Ofukuze wafulela ngembabazane Umkhokheli okhokhele amalwa ecatsha bethungatha inkulul...Published: 24 Jul 2013 at 05:04hrs | | by Charles Mahlafuna Thebe
Thank God the charade is now coming to an end
Thank God the charade is now coming to an end. Hallelujah! Two days ago the Lower House of our Parliament passed Amendment 20 bringing us a stage closer the operationalisation of the new Const...Published: 11 May 2013 at 05:03hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
White Zimbabweans: The Legacy which departed with them!
Zimbabwean whites are called Rhodesians or those whites whose ancestors came to the then Rhodesia during the colonial era.They include missioneries,and some Boers who migrated from South Africa and th...Published: 06 Jan 2013 at 13:34hrs | | by Conilious Toga
Born Shona but started being called Mundevere after 1980 - Video
...Published: 06 Nov 2012 at 12:44hrs | | by Moyo Roy | Henry Olonga
Igusu eligcwele ulonyovu
Lavuka lilihle sibili kungathi yintombi iqala ukuthomba. Sahle sathi nje sivuka sahubula inkovi yabelungu. Nxa ngithi ngiyayi hubula yangitshisa emankankani ngehluleka lokunqolonga onkamisa. Kwavele k...Published: 23 Jul 2012 at 12:26hrs | | by Ngqabutho Dhlamini
Cricket - Zimbabwe in need of quick turnaround
Match Facts February 6, Whangarei Start time 1100 (2200 GMT) As with most one-day series, the first match of this one served as an illustr...Published: 05 Feb 2012 at 09:02hrs | | by Firdose Moonda
Henry Olonga changes tune on Zimbabwe
Henry Olonga has changed his tune. The once controversial Zimbabwean cricketer - who has become a professional musician-artist-public speaker in England - now endorses his country touring the world t...Published: 04 Feb 2012 at 19:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cricket 'rebel' Henry Olonga now a father
Henry Olonga, the former Zimbabwe cricket player is now a father to a daughter called Talika.Olonga told reporters that he was happy to be a father: “I ...Published: 14 Mar 2011 at 12:17hrs | 10 | by Byo24News
Zimbabwe cricket is on the up, 'only six weeks to prove it'
Zimbabwe's goal during the upcoming World Cup is "to make sure we play as well as we can." That's the mantra coach Alan Butcher brought with him to the team's arrival press conference in Chennai. "We ...Published: 10 Feb 2011 at 10:17hrs | | by Byo24NEWS
Zimbabwe Cricket's Test dream
HARARE. The crack of bats on balls at the deserted Harare Sports Club rouses rare bursts of cheers from a pitch-side pub as Zimbabwe hosts their first New Zealand cricketing visitors in five yea...Published: 27 Oct 2010 at 05:29hrs | 1 | by AFP
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