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Bennett becomes third Zimbabwean to score Test Century vs England

 The 21-year-old Bennett brought up his second career Test ton in the ongoing four-day Test match between the Chevrons and England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, the first red-ball meeting between the two nations in 22 years.Bennett's…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:05hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

England rekindle Zimbabwe rivalry in first encounter since 2007

The restoration of cricketing ties between England and Zimbabwe will become complete on Thursday when Trent Bridge plays host to a standalone four-day test between the two nations.For Ben Stokes' men the unique fixture provides a tune-up b…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:40hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe begin England Test preparations in Leicester

Zimbabwe's national cricket team held their first training session in Leicester on Monday, kicking off preparations for a historic one-off Test match against England set to take place at Trent Bridge in Nottingham from May 22 to 25.The lan…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 09:55hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe coach in England to lure UK-born Warriors for national duty

Warriors head coach Michael Nees has arrived in England on a strategic week-long visit aimed at scouting and engaging United Kingdom-born players eligible to represent Zimbabwe's senior men's national football team. The visit, seen as a cr…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 14:56hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean nurse in Nottinghamshire struck off after rape conviction

A Nottinghamshire nurse has been permanently struck off the medical register after being convicted of raping a junior colleague and persuading a co-worker to provide a false alibi. Edmore Manjengwa, 51, is currently serving a 16-year priso…

Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 08:56hrs | 1554 | by Staff reporter

England-born Curran wants to play for Zimbabwe

England-born cricketer Ben Curran has once again expressed his desire to represent Zimbabwe at the international level, should the opportunity arise. The 28-year-old batter, son of the late Kevin Curran, a former Zimbabwe international and…

Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:14hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter

Sven-Goran Eriksson dies

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76.Eriksson, the first non-British manager of the England team, led the Three Lions to the quarter-finals at three major tournaments during his five-year spell in charge bet…

Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 12:53hrs | 1584 | by Staff reporter

England to host Zimbabwe for one Test in 2025

After a gap of more than two decades, England will play a men's test match against Zimbabwe next year, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Thursday.The one-off Test will take place at Trent Bridge on 22 May, and is followed…

Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 19:07hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter

England-born soccer starlets snub Zimbabwe call-ups

LUTON Town midfielder Marvelous Nakamba and fellow England-based striker Admiral Muskwe have joined the Zimbabwe senior national football team camp in Kigali ahead of the start of their World Cup qualification campaign on Wednesday.Zimbabw…

Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:55hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe inked Trey Nyoni named in the England's Under-17 squad

ENGLAND-born teenage sensation Trey Nyoni has been named in the England men's Under-17 squad for next week's doubleheader with Norway at  St. Georges Park.Born to Zimbabwean parents, Nyoni who plays football at Liverpool FC appears un…

Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 20:56hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter

Gems fail English test

THE senior national netball side, the Gems lost 64-36 to England in a friendly match played in preparation of the start of the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.England led from the first quarter to the last as both teams p…

Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, England mend cricket relations

England are planning to host Zimbabwe for the first time in more than 20 years, marking the resumption of cricket ties between the two nations, and could invite the African nation as well as Bangladesh to play Test cricket at Lord's in the…

Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 06:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe linked starlet makes England Under-19 debut

LIVERPOOL starlet Isaac Mabaya made his debut for the English Under-19 side as he featured twice in their successful UEFA Under-19 EURO qualifying round which ended with a 4-2 victory over Denmark on Tuesday.Mabaya, who is born to Zimbabwe…

Published: 29 Sep 2022 at 20:19hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

UK Prime Minister imposes a total lockdown in England

Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown for England - with people instructed to "stay at home" as they did during last March's first shutdown.The prime minister revealed the action in an eight-minute TV address on Monday night,…

Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 20:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Who Owns England?

Who Owns England? The question sounds oblique, when one considers the country's documented long history of "civilisation". One would think that, by now, this question should have long been settled. Yet, not at all.The question of who owns …

Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 14:33hrs | 138 | by Ranga Mataire

Zimbabwean starlet makes his mark at Reading FC

ANDY Rinomhota is determined to nail down a regular place in the Reading FC first-team after impressing on his full league debut in the English Championship football side's 3-2 win over Bristol City recently.The 21-year-old England-born Zi…

Published: 18 Nov 2018 at 11:57hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

What I learnt from England versus Tunisia

1. Having stood their ground until the 90th minute, Tunisia allowed the unmarked England team captain Kane to sneak in a score a winning goal at the 2018 world cup football showpiece; breaking the hearts of millions of Africans.Then I said…

Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Gwizi Monitor

Zimbabwean-born Williams lights up English rugby

Watch Mike Williams on the pitch and you'll see a physical, hard-working forward hitting rucks and making tackles.Off it though, the Zimbabwean-born Leicester Tigers flanker has developed a love of clay pigeon shooting and a barbecue club.…

Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 05:47hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter

Diaspora finds it hard to make a decision to relocate back home

When one sits with his head between his hands trying to make a decision whether to settle permanently abroad or plan to go back home the pains of being away from home kicks in. Most Zimbabweans who are in England came with the hope of stay…

Published: 13 Nov 2017 at 14:08hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Zimbabweans in UK top the spouse murdering list

Zimbabweans in the UK have taken the first and the golden cup in killing their spouses. In the last four years in the UK alone thirty Zimbabwean women were murdered ruthlessly by their husbands or boyfriends.  About 40 percent of all …

Published: 10 Sep 2017 at 09:16hrs | 8 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Suspected terrosist attack in England: 19 dead and more than 50 hurt

Nineteen people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a suspected terror attack at Manchester Arena.The blast happened at 22:35 BST on Monday following a pop concert by the US singer Ariana Grande.PM Theresa May said her thoughts we…

Published: 23 May 2017 at 06:23hrs | 4 | by BBC

Speeding taxi driver blames it on passengers' farts

A taxi driver who was stopped by police for speeding in southern England pulled a shocker when he blamed driving over speed limit on his three passengers' farts.Dorset Traffic Police posted details of the incident on Facebook: "A taxi driv…

Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 16:13hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Bulawayo-born rugby star in England squad

BULAWAYO-born rugby star Michael Williams continues to make great strides in his career after he was included in a 45-men provisional elite England training squad for a pre-season camp which started yesterday and ends tomorrow. Williams, a…

Published: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:46hrs | 27 | by Sports Reporter

England wanted to bribe rugby officials?

London - World Rugby said on Monday it is investigating reports that England coaching staff made an illegal approach to match officials at half-time in their devastating loss by Australia.According to media reports two England coaches made…

Published: 05 Oct 2015 at 16:58hrs | 3 | by AFP

Hosts England bombs out of Rugby World Cup 2015

England have been dumped out of the Rugby World Cup after losing 33-13 at Twickenham on Saturday evening.England trailed 17-3 at the break but buoyed by passionate home support launched a stunning comeback which would ultimately fall well …

Published: 04 Oct 2015 at 09:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Keep your gay England, we keep our Godly Zimbabwe

Africa in the 21st century is still viewed by some myopic Western leaders as a continent that cannot survive without breadcrumbs from northern donors. It is pathetic and an insult to every African on the continent when our leaders are told…

Published: 18 Nov 2011 at 04:23hrs | 2 | by Bowden BC Mbanje and Darlington N Mahuku

England makes a stand against Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe have begun playing Test cricket again and are involved in their first match for almost six years. Zimbabwe believe they have done their penance but the International Cricket Council indicated that their revamped first-class struct…

Published: 08 Aug 2011 at 08:38hrs | 2 | by Matthews Estell

England to break away from FIFA?

BBC reports that England Sports Minister Hugh Robertson has suggested his could break away from Fifa if it does not address allegations of corruption within the organisation.Former Football Association chairman Lord Triesman claimed four F…

Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 08:28hrs | 3 | by BBC

In the Diaspora: The Truth and the Lies

Ever wondered what it was REALLY like going to the UK to look for the proverbial pot of gold? A friend of mine called Vusi Moyo gave me this piece which is a no holds barred, blow by blow dose of reality. I sat on this for a good two years…

Published: 13 Apr 2011 at 13:52hrs | 2 | by Lenox Mhlanga

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