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2 Paralympic athletes to represent Zimbabwe in Paris
Zimbabwe will be represented by two athletes at this year's Paralympics in Paris. The team, coached by the legendary Paralympian Elliot Mujaji, includes sprinters Kudakwashe Chigwedere and Tinotenda B...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 13:45hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean minister joins world's swimming immortals
The inaugural class of the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1965 held a special place in the annals of aquatic sports history. It was a star-studded lineup featuring luminaries like Johnny Weiss...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 20:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said his government was committed to ensuring peace during elections as political temperatures have risen ahead of the 2023 general elections.The country...Published: 23 Sep 2022 at 05:56hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa takes a dig at ZIFA board
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said the Government is committed to investing more in sports infrastructure and also assisting athletes to achieve podium performances on the international fora.S...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sport cancelled, again
THE Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) last night suspended all sporting activities in the country, including football.The SRC said the suspension had been necessitated by the surge in COV...Published: 03 Jul 2021 at 10:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sports stars shine amid Covid-19 pandemic
THE outbreak of the global Covid-19 pandemic at the beginning of the year did cast its dark shadow over the 2020 sporting season.Some sport codes lost at least four months while others resumed...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 08:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
SRC to restructure
THE Sports Commission say they are in the process of restructuring the regulatory authority and repealing the old SRC Act in a move meant to ensure more efficiency, inclusivity and compliance by natio...Published: 09 Dec 2020 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo, Kirsty Coventry mourn Mnangagwa's 'love-rival'
Professor Jonathan Moyo has wrote a tweet mourning the late veteran broadcaster and Deputy Director and Chairperson of Danhiko Annual Paralympic Games, Godfrey Majonga who passed away around 11p...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 19:12hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa 'victim' dies
DANHIKO project deputy director and chairperson for the Danhiko Paralympic Games Godfrey Majonga has died. Majonga passed away on Monday night at his home in Eastlea. He was 62. ...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 15:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Teachers, pupils forced to Mnangagwa event
GWERU teachers and pupils from Grades 4 to Form 6 were yesterday compelled to attend the official opening of the Zimbabwe Youth and Paralympic Games at Mkoba Stadium, where President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 21:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa interfaces with Zanu-PF supporters
President Mnangagwa will today address the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Collaborators Association (Zilwaco) National Conference, which will be held at the Zanu-PF Convention Centre in Gweru. ...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 16:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Muchechetere in court for criminal abuse of duty
Sport and Recreation Committee (SRC) acting director-general Joseph Muchechetere yesterday appeared in court facing charges of misusing more than $2 million he received from sponsors.Muchechet...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Typhoid caution for Bosso fans
HIGHLANDERS have urged their traveling fans to be cautious and carry their own water as well as avoiding eating at open public places in Gweru tomorrow due to a typhoid outbreak in the Midlands capita...Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mashayamombe in corruption storm
MASHONALAND West provincial education director, Sylvester Mashayamombe is facing accusations of abuse of office which have reportedly resulted in him falling out of favour with some of his subordinate...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa raises Zanu-PF stakes
Two days after missing a high-profile state funeral, Vice-President Emmerson Mnanagwa yesterday attended a memorial service for the late Masvingo Provincial Affairs minister Shuvai Mahofa in Gutu acco...Published: 01 Oct 2017 at 15:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Churches plan to meet Mugabe
The Zimbabwe Amalgamated Churches Council plans to interface with President Mugabe before next year's harmonised elections.ZACC patron Jimayi Muduvuri yesterday told The Sunday Mail at the 29t...Published: 30 Sep 2017 at 23:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Oscar Pistorius hospitalised
Oscar Pistorius was taken to the Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria on Thursday morning.According to community newspaper Rekord East, Oscar was taken by ambulance to the casualty section after suff...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 14:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere refuses to vacate rented property
BUSINESSMAN, Stanley Kasukuwere is allegedly refusing to vacate his rented Pomona residence in Borrowdale and has approached the court seeking rescission of judgment and stay of eviction, arguing his ...Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sports Minister calls for nurturing of talent at Paralympic Games
The Zimbabwe National Paralympic Games ended on a high note on Monday with the host province, Mashonaland Central, taking the shield for first position after garnering 45 medals. Mashonaland W...Published: 12 Apr 2017 at 10:10hrs | | by Agencies
NMB Bank donates towards Paralympic Games
NMB Bank today (Thursday) handed over to the Sports and Recreation Commission the medals for the Zimbabwe National Paralympic Games that begin in Bindura tomorrow (Friday).In addition to p...Published: 06 Apr 2017 at 17:54hrs | | by Chengetai Chinembiri
Fund raising walk for Paralympic Games takes place this Saturday
The Zimbabwe National Paralympic Games fund raising committee has organised a Walkathon and Zumba for this Saturday (March 18) morning. The 3km walk begins at 6am starting from Old Hararians Sports Cl...Published: 17 Mar 2017 at 13:41hrs | | by Agencies
Grace Mugabe commissions a new borehole
The First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe who is patron of Danhiko Annual Paralympic Games has commissioned a new borehole and a 38 seater bus at the Danhiko premises in Msasa.The borehole was donate...Published: 03 Oct 2016 at 17:08hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to 6 years
South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.The verdict comes after his initial five-year c...Published: 06 Jul 2016 at 10:30hrs | | by BBC
One handed boy joins boxing school
A Nharira Primary School grade two student, Samuel Mlambo has shown that with passion, belief and dedication nothing is impossible after joining a boxing school in Mbare, Harare.Samuel was...Published: 16 May 2016 at 14:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ministry will not intervene in Chivayo, Zifa fallout
THE Ministry of Sport and Recreation have said they will not intervene in the fallout between ZIFA and their benefactor Wicknell Chivayo at this point and yesterday they insisted the two parties shoul...Published: 07 Apr 2016 at 06:31hrs | | by Eddie Chikamhi
Abigail Damasane held hostage for 4 hours
A MINISTER was held hostage for four hours after the officials who ran the 2016 Zimbabwe National Paralympic Games, most of them on wheelchairs, lost patience over their unpaid allowances for the ...Published: 06 Apr 2016 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Japanese govt donates gymnasium and exercise equipment worth $75 473 to Hillside College
THE Japanese Ambassador Yoshi Tendai Hiraishi has donated gymnasium and exercise equipment worth $75 473 to Hillside Teachers' College in Bulawayo.An Embassy official Christopher Mukuvaza said...Published: 16 Nov 2015 at 06:51hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
'Grace Mugabe deserves to be commended'
Harare East MP Terence Mukupe has expressed his ecstatic condition following the hosting of the Danhiko Paralympic games in his constituency."The Danhiko paralympic games held in my constituen...Published: 04 Oct 2015 at 12:55hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Oscar Pistorius murder charges appeal filed
South African prosecutors have filed an appeal calling for Oscar Pistorius to be convicted of murder for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.The Olympic and Paralympic athlete was jaile...Published: 17 Aug 2015 at 13:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe's 50th birthday bash set for Saturday
The First Lady, Dr Grace Mugabe turns 50 today. A banquet to celebrate her achievements will be held at the first family's Borrowdale home on Saturday evening.Top South African gospel artist B...Published: 23 Jul 2015 at 15:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Pistorius should get house arrest, community service'
South African track star Oscar Pistorius should serve three years of partial house arrest and community service for the negligent killing of his girlfriend, a witness said on Monday at the first d...Published: 14 Oct 2014 at 11:08hrs | 1 | by Reuters
A day out with Dr Grace Mugabe
"Come on, come on . . . oh how could he miss that one?" said the engrossed First Lady, Dr Grace Mugabe, as she cheered wheelchair basketball players from the courtside.At times she got off her...Published: 05 Oct 2014 at 08:25hrs | | by Langton Nyakwenda
Human Rights group dismisses complaint against Gerrie Nel
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Tuesday dismissed a complaint against prosecutor Gerrie Nel.The grievance relates to his cross-examination of murder accused...Published: 15 Apr 2014 at 18:46hrs | | by EWN
Mugabe undergoes dental surgery
President Mugabe said he had dental surgery moments before he left for Malawi on Sunday.Mugabe spoke about his surgery as he joked about how he was feeling disabled himself as he struggled to ...Published: 11 Feb 2014 at 13:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Crimes of passion rock Zimbabwe
They bask in the glory of riches and fame, but it is love which often becomes their downfall.From hero to zero, most celebrities, rich business, and powerful politicians successfully ride the ...Published: 26 Aug 2013 at 09:52hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Murder accused Pistorius likely to know his trial date
Johannesburg - Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius will likely know his trial date when he appears in court next Monday on murder charges for shooting dead his girlfriend, a family spokesperson said....Published: 14 Aug 2013 at 07:44hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Pistorius resume 'low-key track routine'
JOHANNESBURG - Murder accused South African paralympic athlete, Oscar Pistorius has decided to resume a "low-key track routine" according to a statement released Thursday night.His family's s...Published: 28 Jun 2013 at 05:58hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Brazilian amputee shutters Pistorius' world record
BERLIN - Brazilian Alan Oliveira has become the world's fastest amputee after breaking Oscar Pistorius' 100m T43 record.The 20-year-old ran the record time of 10,77 seconds at the IPC Athleti...Published: 17 Jun 2013 at 04:49hrs | | by Staff Reporter
DJ Munya, Learnmore Jongwe, Oscar Pistorius, from hero to zero because of love
They bask in the glory of fame and riches, but it is love which often becomes their Achilles' heel.From hero to zero, most celebrities, rich business and powerful politicians successfully rid...Published: 27 May 2013 at 14:47hrs | 2 | by Opinion maker
Few countries compare to South Africa in the effort to fight corruption says Zuma
Pretoria - The fight against crime was more intense in South Africa than it was in many other countries, President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday."Fellow South Africans, I must underline here th...Published: 28 Apr 2013 at 05:22hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Oscar Pistorius likely to be snubbed by sporting world
The sporting world seems poised to give the cold shoulder to Oscar Pistorius after a court in South Africa allowed the Olympic and Paralympic star to return to international competition.Accord...Published: 29 Mar 2013 at 17:03hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Oscar Pistorius on the verge of suicide,' says a friend
London - Oscar Pistorius is a broken man "on the verge of suicide" as he fights a charge of premeditated murder, a friend of the disgraced Paralympic star has said.Pistorius stands accused of ...Published: 11 Mar 2013 at 13:25hrs | | by AFP
Oscar Pistorius shot dead girlfriend through a closed bathroom door, court told
Oscar Pistorius shot dead his model girlfriend through a closed bathroom door, a court heard today.The gold-medal winner, known as the Blade Runner for his prosthetic legs, appeared in a S...Published: 19 Feb 2013 at 08:25hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Blade-runner, Oscar Pistorius, shoots girlfriend dead
South African paralympic star Oscar Pistorius is being questioned by South African police for shooting his girlfriend, domestic media said on Thursday.Johannesburg's Talk Radio 702 said Pist...Published: 14 Feb 2013 at 10:44hrs | | by Reuters
Grace Mugabe caught on camera dancing
The patron of the Danhiko Annual Paralympic Games, Grace Mugabe, is joined on the dance floor by Mrs Daisy Mtukudzi (right) and Ms Susan Jaison at Danhiko in Harare yesterday. ...Published: 07 Oct 2012 at 04:57hrs | | by Ndou Paul
UK Channel 4's Paralympics Opening Ceremony Coverage an insult to other nations
I write to register my disgust and disappointment at the coverage of the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics Games. As a Zimbabwean I was entirely disappointed at Channel 4 coverage...Published: 30 Aug 2012 at 06:41hrs | | by DJ Gaths
' We have nothing to say about the process' in Zimbabwe at the moment - British Ambassador
The British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Deborah Bronnert yesterday said her country would not judge the census and constitution-making processes that it is partly funding, but would wait for the end resul...Published: 25 Aug 2012 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Queen Elizabeth wishes to visit Zimbabwe
Britain's Queen Elizabeth wants to visit Zimbabwe, a trip that will likely strengthen ties with Zimbabwe.The royal tour, possibly the Queen's last to Zimbabwe given her age, if it materialis...Published: 29 Jul 2012 at 12:08hrs | | by Staff Writer
People should value physical fitness: Grace Mugabe
The First Lady, Amai Grace Mugabe has urged people to value physical fitness which she says can be the solution to some ailments instead of drugs which some people are quick to take.The First...Published: 16 Dec 2011 at 15:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe salutes wife!
President Robert Mugabe has saluted the First Lady and patron of the Grace Mugabe Foundation for her sterling work aimed at improving the lives of under-priviledged children, the ZBC News reported....Published: 03 Nov 2011 at 18:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
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