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Legendary broadcaster Phumlani Msibi dies at 57
The South African sporting fraternity is mourning the death of legendary football and boxing commentator Phumlani Msibi, who passed away on Friday at the age of 57 following a short illness.Bo...Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 10:02hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter
Betting Shops vs Betting Apps: Which Is Better in 2025?
We've all been there - standing in line at a betting shop, feeling the energy of the crowd, the buzz in the air. But then you think, "Isn't it easier to just ...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:20hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter
5 Reasons to Choose Melbet in Zambia
Online betting is rapidly gaining popularity in Zambia, attracting more players thanks to its convenience and vast opportunities for entertainment and winnings. Among the many platforms available, Mel...Published: 26 Dec 2024 at 10:48hrs | 388 | by Staff Reporter
Why Hollywoodbets appeals to both casual and serious bettors in South Africa
Hollywoodbets is a South African betting company that was established in 2000. The company initially started as a publishing company that was involved in distributing and publishing horse racing cards...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 12:36hrs | 354 | by Staff Reporter
New Zealand's groundbreaking move toward regulating online casinos
The New Zealand government has taken a significant step toward regulating its online casino industry, marking a pivotal moment in the country's gambling landscape. As the popularity of online gambling...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 13:03hrs | 198 | by Staff Reporter
BetZillion: List of the Best Betting Sites | Top 10 Online Bookmakers
BetZillion, operated by Spark Media LTD, serves as a reliable guide for both beginners and experienced bettors. It provides detailed reviews, expert tips, ...Published: 15 Oct 2023 at 21:49hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
How Virtuals Work: On the Example of SportyBet
The world of sports betting continues to evolve, introducing new forms of entertainment. That's why we have seen a lot of new software that allows us to play on the virtual field. In general, it is a ...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 20:29hrs | 139 | by Staff Reporter
The Role of Machine Learning in Sports Betting Predictions
Sports betting is a form of entertainment that has been popular for centuries. In recent years, advances in machine learning technology have made it possible to use data and predictive algorithms to p...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 15:07hrs | 32 | by Staff Reportrer
3 African Stars Who Could Win a Golf Major in 2022
The professional golf schedule is manic, to say the least, with a year-round conveyor belt of events on all of the major tours ensuring the players have no shortage of options for picking up ranking p...Published: 12 May 2022 at 13:58hrs | 19 | by Staff Writer
Who could establish themselves as superstars at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival?
The Cheltenham Festival is a National Hunt meeting that horse racing fans around the world look forward to each year. Not only do we see the sport’s best take each other on in their respective divis...Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 12:01hrs | 16 | by Staff Writer
Major facelift set for Ascot race course, Makokoba
BULAWAYO's Ascot Race Course is set for a major facelift after the local authority identified it as "lost space" with a need to come up with viable development structures that will add into the city's...Published: 23 Jan 2022 at 08:01hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
3 of 6 new ZBC channels go live
THE national broadcaster ZBC recently launched six new channels as part of its mantra to grow the broadcasting sector with three of them now operational.The channels are Jive TV, Shasha, Danda...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 22:49hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
How horse racing has changed over the last 100 years
Horse racing has been around for a long time. People have used horses for competing even in ancient Greece, in an event called the chariot race. However, this discipline has evolved in many ways since...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 10:37hrs | 19 | by Staff Reporter
Goodwood Cup: Previous winners and 2021 favourites
Glorious Goodwood returns to Sussex with the opening day, boasting a highly anticipated race in the Goodwood Cup. The festival opens with its most prestigious start, where Stradivarius aims to continu...Published: 27 Jul 2021 at 19:46hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
The rising popularity of online gaming
Every passing day marks a further development in the world's pursuit of technological efficiency. Land-based betting establishments are slowly becoming a thing of the past and online gaming is swiftly...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 18:48hrs | 13 | by Staff writer
How much tax casinos pay - The highest and lowest taxes around the world
Different countries have varying tax regulations and every government understands that gambling has the potential to generate huge income. Thus, they try to find a balance between attracting casino op...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 11:07hrs | 34 | by Staff Writter
Benefits of legalizing online gambling in Zimbabwe
You need to know that physical gambling in Zimbabwe is legal. Any possible form is completely legal and there is no issues of any kind. Online gambling activities are a bit harder to explain. They are...Published: 25 Feb 2021 at 14:29hrs | 7 | by Staff Writer
Horse racing returns to Borrowdale
RACING returns to Borrowdale Park and Racecourse in Harare tomorrow afternoon when they host the first leg of the Zimbabwe Silver Tiara the Fillies Classic.A total of seven runners are expecte...Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 17:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Africa Gaming Industry and its Potential Growth
A few years back, Africa seemed a less profitable market for most online businesses, especially overseas brands that had their sights on more developed markets. However, time has shaped the continent'...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 08:16hrs | 55 | by Staff Writer
5 Things to check before downloading a Sports Betting App
If you are looking for info on downloading sports betting apps on your Smartphone, you are probably a punter. So, which is the best place to download an app like ...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 14:50hrs | 3 | by Staff Writer
What can we expect from Sun Met 2021?
While much of the sporting calendar in 2020 was decimated by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been the gradual resumption of many top sporting events. As a result, Africa's horse racing...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 12:10hrs | 18 | by Staff Reporter
The Ins and Out of UK Horse Racing Events
Horse racing is steeped in tradition and the UK is home to some of the most renowned horse racing events in the world. Dotted throughout the UK and in all 4 home nations the horse racing is accessible...Published: 24 Sep 2020 at 13:15hrs | 13 | by Staff Writer
What tourists should know about gambling in Zimbabwe
A lot of people have thought about visiting Zimbabwe. Their reasons for doing so are diverse and immense. Some people want to visit the area because they want to see its amazing national parks. Others...Published: 04 Sep 2020 at 21:21hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
4 Types of Japan Racing Betting
In Japan, gambling is illegal in general. Casinos aren't supported to the fullest. And that's why there are some activities that are similar to gambling that the government supports. These are called ...Published: 03 Sep 2020 at 14:09hrs | 25 | by Staff Writer
East coast dark horse entries to lead the 2019 Kentucky Derby
The Churchill Downs race track in 700 Central Avenue is now set and ready to show-off the 145th edition of the Kentucky Derby. This is the first jewel of the Triple Crown Series followed by the two ma...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 10:56hrs | 2 | by Staff Writer
Unemployed Zimbabweans in UK living large through online sports betting
A significant number of Zimbabweans in the UK, who are not employed, are living large through online sports betting. Scores of online sports bet shops are available for punters who often go fo...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 18:34hrs | 5 | by Mike Marrison
Is Zimbabwe ready for online casinos?
Online gambling is a worldwide phenomenon. It's already hugely popular among many Western nations, including across Europe and - increasingly - in the US. The market is set to be worth around ...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 18:23hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter
Pegasus World Cup Hype - An expected cloudy weather next weekend
Horse racing fans! Get ready with your rodeo suit up for next weekend's 2019 Pegasus Cup at Gulfstream Park.It is going to be a clou...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 07:47hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Top 5 betting strategies to win in South Africa
No doubt, South Africa is a sports paradise. There are so many sports to watch and play here - that's why many people want to learn how to bet these sports online.Gambling, by its very nature,...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 13:21hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Producing free horse tips
As soon as you hear phrases like 'sports betting tips', it's likely that the first thing that comes to mind is horse racing. This is due to it being one of the best sports to bet on throughout history...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 14:55hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Consequences of South Africa's tightening of online gambling laws
Gambling is a very popular pastime. Since the beginning of the casino era, millions of people were captivated by the chance of getting really rich either by luck or skill. However, recent ch...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 12:54hrs | 18 | by Staff Reporter
Is Stratum worth opposing in the Cesarewitch in favor of a big price outsider?
Moving into October and as autumn begins to take hold and temperatures take a dip, the sporting schedule hots up. It’s no different on the horse racing front and the month opens in fine style as ...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 11:13hrs | 3 | by Agencies
Building free horse racing tips!
The availability of horse racing markets and races taking place has made it even easier to have a bet on the action yourself, with a lot of punters deciding to back horse_tips they've found in one way...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 16:04hrs | 3 | by Agencies
What the Sports Betting Levy means for Zimbabwe Sports
Find out how the most recent levy is affecting those in Zimbabwe who engage in online sports betting and what the levy means. ...Published: 02 Jul 2018 at 18:40hrs | 2 | by Agencies
4 Horse Racing movies that you should watch
Horse racing may be one of the oldest equestrian performance sports in the world, but it still remains quite popular and maintains a relatively huge following even in our modern world of today. With p...Published: 03 Mar 2018 at 08:30hrs | 12 | by Staff Writer
How's Zimbabwe's gaming scene compared to USA gaming scene?
It probably doesn't come as a surprise that South Africa doesn't look very kindly on gaming or gambling in any way, shape or form. While there has been evidence of the region slowly opening more and m...Published: 23 Jan 2018 at 10:21hrs | 14 | by Staff Reporter
The Future of Gambling in Southern Africa
Gambling is often a controversial - bordering on scandalous - topic when it comes to laws and regulations outside the United States. A lot of how gambling is treated depends on the social norms of the...Published: 23 Jan 2018 at 09:59hrs | 20 | by Staff Reporter
Maybe Zodwa Wabantu just doesn't like visible panty lines
It's amazing how the issue of women wearing or not wearing panties has been on the national agenda.South African entertainer Zodwa Wabantu has been in the news all week because the Government ...Published: 02 Sep 2017 at 19:51hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bosso - Caps final to be held in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO will host the final of the fifth edition of the Commander ZNA's Charities Soccer Shield between Highlanders and Caps United later this month.Speaking after Highlanders' emphatic 3...Published: 14 Mar 2017 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
WSB Live E-sport launches Live E-sport streaming service
Leading South African sports betting site, World Sports Betting have this week announced the launch of their Live E-sport streaming service for events from around the world.Any person ov...Published: 05 Oct 2016 at 12:51hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Soldier blows bonus, steals bet shop cash
A MEMBER of the Zimbabwe National Army attached to the military police lost his bonus at a betting shop in Bulawayo and was later captured on Closed Circuit Television sneaking into the same shop wher...Published: 23 Feb 2016 at 05:15hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
Prophet Magaya makes U-turn
PROPHET Walter Magaya has had a change of heart and will not only complete the construction of a multi-million-dollar state-of-the-art multi-sports complex in Waterfalls, which he had abandoned midway...Published: 09 Feb 2016 at 06:04hrs | 2 | by Grace Chirigoma
Ascot Race Course to be converted into residential stands?
THE Bulawayo City Council is considering converting the Ascot Race Course grounds into a residential area.Professional horse racing was suspended more than 14 years ago at the now defunct race...Published: 12 Jan 2016 at 05:37hrs | 1 | by Pamela Shumba
Gambling craze invades Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, gambling has conventionally always been frowned upon as a social vice and vanity. Where it occurred, it was limited to the state lottery, horse betting and an odd casino. Now, the tide ha...Published: 22 Sep 2015 at 06:19hrs | 1 | by Africa Renewal
Fireworks at Borrowdale Racecourse
Fireworks are expected at Borrowdale Racecourse for the Zimbabwe Telebet Merit Rated (60) Race to be held this Sunday, November 16.The race starts at 17:20pm.For their sweat and bruis...Published: 11 Nov 2014 at 18:25hrs | 1 | by Mandla Moyo
SA company rescues Zimbabwe horse racing
Phumelela has agreed to provide technical services in respect of the staging of horse racing and betting in Zimbabwe under the control and direction of the Mashonaland Turf Club. In addition, Phumelel...Published: 22 May 2014 at 07:16hrs | | by sports reporter
Bulawayo's jobless turn to gambling
GAMBLING is increasingly becoming one of the leading business sectors as Bulawayo's economic woes worsen and people resort to unconventional means as sources of livelihoods.Desperate people se...Published: 18 May 2014 at 16:49hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans turn to gambling
Zimbabweans hang out in Harare's crowded low-end betting halls, placing stakes as little as US 20 cents on world soccer matches and international horse and dog races with fervent hopes of gettin...Published: 31 Jan 2014 at 20:36hrs | | by GILLIAN GOTORA, Associated Press
Emirates, Arsenal agree new £150m sponsorship deal
Emirates, which flies daily to Harare from Dubai, and Arsenal Football Club have today announced a new £150 million deal which grants the airline a five year extension to their shirt partnersh...Published: 25 Nov 2012 at 06:56hrs | | by Sports reporter
OK grand challenge back set for 2 June
A competitive field of 14 runners has been accepted to contest the 24th edition of the OK Grand Challenge at Borrowdale Race Course on the 2nd of June.The 14 horse-field that will compete for...Published: 22 May 2012 at 11:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
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