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ZNi: The musical maverick creating summer magic!
South Africa, 2 September 2023 Summer is heating up, and we've got the perfect soundtrack to accompany your adventures. Meet ZNi, the musical sensation who's not just creating catchy tunes but also in...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 15:32hrs | 111 | by Agencies
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 | 944 | by Staff reporter
Bosso invades Zvishavane
Outspoken Bosso head coach Baltermar Brito whose team has posted a series of slender wins against opponents, has come to the defence of his team saying the game of football is not all about posting ru...Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 06:40hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter
Junior Sables go down fighting against Scotland
ZIMBABWE'S Under-20 rugby team put on a thrilling second half performance but their efforts were in vain as they began their World Rugby Under 20 Trophy campaign against Scotland with a 64-33 de...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:18hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe rugby star McNab joins English side Cornish Pirates
ZIMBABWE rugby international Matthew McNab has made a big step in his professional career after sealing a move to English second-tier side Cornish Pirates on a one-year contract.The Bulawayo-b...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Discover London: An Extensive Guide for Zimbabwean Travelers
London is one of the world's most visited cities and really needs no introduction. Home to iconic architecture, vibrant nightlife, and rich culture, London is a must-visit destination for all traveler...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 18:52hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Nicole Scherzinger engaged to Zimbabwe-born Thom Evans
Nicole Scherzinger is one happy lady after saying yes to her partner Thom Evans. The soon-to-be bride shared the photo of the special moment he proposed on Instagram Tuesday with her 5.8 million follo...Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 20:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe stun West Indies
Zimbabwe enhanced their chance of qualifying for the ICC World Cup after claiming a massive 35-run win over West Indies in a qualifier at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.Sikandar Raza started w...Published: 24 Jun 2023 at 17:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born rugby star Chawatama joins top English side
ZIMBABWE-BORN rugby star Lovejoy Chawatama has completed a big move to Gallagher side Harlequins following the suspension of his former side London Irish from the top tier of English rugby union....Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 08:37hrs | 3 | 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 | 5 | by Staff Reporter
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Can Afrikaners save South Africa?
I AM not a South African, so I venture into their space with trepidation because I know how sensitive these things are. But I am an African and a keen observer of events that affect all of us who live...Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:03hrs | 1 | by Eddie Cross
Cowboy country
I DO not get away very often but right now I am in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, which is my wife's home base. We have not been here for seven years and the changes and challengers are very visible....Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:26hrs | 7 | by Eddie Cross
Zimbabwean-born Marinos quits as Rugby Australia chief ahead of World Cup
Rugby Australia (RA) boss Andy Marinos resigned on Monday four months out from the World Cup in France, saying it was time to move on after returning the organisation to profit.The Zimbabwe-bo...Published: 01 May 2023 at 19:20hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born lock Snyman set to leave Leicester Tigers
ZIMBABWE - BORN Leicester Tigers lock Eli Snyman will leave the English Premiership club to return to Italian side Benetton next season.The 27-year-old joined Tigers in 2021 after a spell in T...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Meet Shona guy who sings Afrikaans
Tinotenda Singe is a South Africa-based Zimbabwean young man who has an interesting tale on how he ventured into music at a later stage in his life and specialised in Afrikaans music.Born in H...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 07:08hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Proud Matabele' Ian McIntosh, a man who never forgot his roots
FORMER Springbok coach Ian McIntosh, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 84 near Durban, became a legendary figure in South African rugby but should also be remembered for his undying love and ...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 17:32hrs | 3 | by Godwin Jaws' Murambiwa
Mnangagwa's name mired in underworld gold activities
FROM the Macmillan family and their gold-smuggling activities to the Kwekwe underworld mining adventures and Henrietta Rushwaya's sensational arrest three years ago, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's nam...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 14:00hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born Italian rugby star recounts farm invasions horror
Sebastian Negri still remembers the gunshots. A staccato volley piercing the still Zimbabwean night. He was eight years old when a violent gang of war veterans came to seize his family farm. Around th...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 07:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Fearless editor who first exposed the Gukurahundi killings
While there were a few local Zimbabwean journalists writing for periodicals and foreign correspondents like Peter Godwin for the Sunday Times (UK) and some filing for...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:11hrs | | by Stephen Bates
South Africa to keep a close eye on 2023 Six Nations
With South Africa drawn in a 2023 World Cup pool that includes both Ireland and Scotland, the Springboks will be keeping a closer eye on proceedings at this year's Six Nations Championship.The...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 13:45hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
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 | 3 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Africa on the Radar for NFL's International Hopes
The NFL is one of the biggest sports leagues in the world - and one of the most lucrative. In 2021, around 17 million Americans watched the league regularly, while around 110 million viewers tune in l...Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 12:03hrs | 4 | by Staff Writer
Mnangagwa's son-in-law captures Trevor Ncube's media group
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's son in-law Gerald Mlotshwa - a prominent lawyer married to the ruling Zanu-PF leader's daughter Farai - has now formally bought a significant equity stake at the private...Published: 02 Oct 2022 at 09:19hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Cheetahs out of World Cup after Canada loss
ZIMBABWE'S national rugby sevens side the Cheetahs, will face Hong Kong in the bowl competition quarterfinals this morning after they began their campaign at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens with...Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Magriza Made Me Cook takes township tourism to another level
IN our African society, grandmothers play an integral part in the family. From telling folktales to disciplining, and taking care of grandchildren, these matriarchs are the glue that strengthens blood...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
The effects of bogus Zifa actions on Zimbabwe youth
As Zimbabwe remains suspended from international football, players in the country – from a very promising rookie who made his national team debut as a schoolboy to the established professionals plyi...Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 08:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dawson names Sables squad for Namibia clash
SABLES coach Brendan Dawson has made five changes to the starting 15 which beat Cote d'Ivoire in the quarter-final for the crunch semi-final tie of the Rugby Africa Cup against Namibia at the Stade Ma...Published: 06 Jul 2022 at 18:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables World Cup Dream Alive
ZIMBABWE'S Sables have kept alive their dream of ending a 31-year wait to qualify for the Rugby World Cup after getting their final qualification bid off to promising start with a hard-fought 2022 Rug...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables shock higher-ranked Netherlands
Netherlands 7 - 30 ZimbabweTHE Zimbabwe senior national rugby team is oozing with confidence ahead of next week's Rugby Africa Cup after wrapping up their preparations with a dominant 30-7 win ove...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:28hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Beast Mtawarira to launch wine label in big business move
AFTER his successful rugby career, former Springbok and Sharks star Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira continues to make even bigger moves in the business world.Former Sharks strongman and 2019 Rugby Wo...Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cheetahs qualify for Sevens Rugby World Cup
Zimbabwe have qualified for the Rugby World Cup Sevens to be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa in September after finishing runners-up at the Rugby Africa Men's Sevens in Uganda on Sunday.The ...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 09:19hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Young Sables crowned African champions
Namibia 14 - 19 ZimbabweTHE Zimbabwe Under-20 rugby team are set for another dance at the World Rugby Junior Trophy next year after winning the 2022 Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy in a tense final ag...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sink Madagascar to book final ticket
A HIGHLY physical Zimbabwe booked their ticket to the 2022 finale of theas they knocked out 2021 finalists Madagascar to set up a clash against rivals Namibia in the rugby championship decider....Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Chiefs take over Amazulu
AMBITIOUS Bulawayo Chiefs have officially taken over Amazulu Sports Club, which they intend to make a one stop shop for the club.Chiefs beat a number of high-profile bids, including from forme...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Delta launch Sable Lager
DELTA Beverages have committed to partner with the Zimbabwe Rugby Union following the launch of a new beer — Sable Lager. Speaking during the launch on Friday evening, Delta Lagers Marketing...Published: 21 Mar 2022 at 06:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bosso coaches must win against Caps to save jobs
HIGHLANDERS face off against Caps United at the National Sports Stadium in Harare this afternoon not only seeking their first win against their opponents since 2016, but it is a win that can save jobs...Published: 20 Mar 2022 at 06:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
ZRU releases Sables provisional squad
THE Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) has released an enlarged provisional Sables' squad, which also incorporates the Goshawks squad, that will do battle in the Currie Cup tournament in South Africa next mon...Published: 09 Mar 2022 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nust hosts Zusa Games
THE Zimbabwe Universities Sports Association Games with nine sporting disciplines get underway in Bulawayo on Wednesday with the National University of Science and Technology the hosts.Univers...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nedbank renews Sables sponsorship
NEDBANK Zimbabwe has renewed sponsorship of the Sables for one more year after announcing an increase to the title sponsorship of the country's flagship rugby side.The bank‚ which has commit...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice limits DStv streaming to one device in a 'dumb' move
From 22 March MultiChoice will no longer allow a DStv subscriber to stream DStv Catch Up content - either library content or a linear TV channel as a live stream – on more than one device at the sam...Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Chiefs take over AmaZulu Sports Club
HIGH spenders, Bulawayo Chiefs Football Club has added another milestone to their résumé after they won the bid to take over the running of the former AmaZulu Sports Club in the city.Chiefs ...Published: 06 Feb 2022 at 06:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi genocide apology without truth-telling won't work
Mliswa tells Mnangagwa to fire Kirsty CoventryINDEPENDENT Norton MP and former Dynamos fitness trainer Themba Mliswa has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to fire the Minister of Youth, Sport...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 09:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born rugby great Pocock seeks political office in Australia
Rugby great David Pocock announced on Friday he is moving into politics, launching a bid to reach the Australian Senate in next year's general election.Pocock, 33, said he would stand as an in...Published: 17 Dec 2021 at 23:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Will women ever be truly liberated when they regard men as gold standard of superiority?
I am sure we have all come across these screaming newspaper headlines - 'Woman truck driver breaks into male-dominated industry', 'Female motor mechanic demolishes gender barriers', 'Girls make inroad...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 22:02hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sables rise in new World Rugby rankings
THE Sables have edged closer to earning a place among the top 30 rugby nations in the world following their historic 24-22 victory over higher-ranked Brazil in the opening game of the World Rugb...Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Sables beat Brazil in rare rugby match
ZIMBABWE 15's rugby side, the Sables, made history by winning 24-22 the inaugural clash against Brazil in Stellenbosch, South Africa, yesterday.The Sables, ranked 34th in the world, managed to...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice keeps losing DStv Premium subscribers
As MultiChoice's DStv Premium and DStv Compact Plus subscribers keep declining due to MultiChoice's shift in focus to offer a bigger value proposition to mass-market customers on lower-tiered DStv bou...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 19:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo lad Chipanje secures rugby scholarship
AN opportunity to take his blossoming rugby career to a higher level has presented itself to Bulawayo lad, Nicholas Chipanje who has been offered a scholarship to the University of the Western Cape in...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sables hammered by Cheetahs
THE Sables were reminded of the amount of work to be done before their World Rugby Quadrangular Series opener against Brazil next week after losing 78-7 to a rampant Free State Cheetahs in a high prof...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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