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Zimbabwe Sables set to test their mettle in UAE, South Korea
The Sunday NewsAs part of their campaign to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, Zimbabwe's senior men's rugby team, the Sables, will embark on a crucial tour of the United Arab ...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:20hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Former Wallabies star to represent Zimbabwe Sables
Former Australian Wallabies centre Kyle Godwin has officially been cleared by World Rugby to represent Zimbabwe, his country of birth, in international rugby competitions. Godwin, who was born in Hara...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 14:47hrs | 1548 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo twins make waves in Zimbabwe rugby scene
The dream of many young athletes is to one day play alongside their siblings at the highest level of their sport. Rugby, in particular, has a rich history of sibling duos leaving an indelible mark on ...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:10hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables embark on Dubai, South Korea tours
Reigning Rugby Africa champions, the Zimbabwe Sables, are intensifying their preparations to retain their title next year with tours to the United Arab Emirates and South Korea in November. As part of...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:14hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Rugby returns to Bulawayo
Rugby made a glorious return to the iconic Hartsfield Grounds in Bulawayo on Saturday, marking a revival of the city's rich rugby heritage with Zimbabwe A's emphatic 80-6 victory over a Bulawayo Selec...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:52hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillors bemoan state of vocational centres
Bulawayo councillors have raised concerns over the poor condition and shortage of vocational training centres (VTCs) in the city, urging for immediate action to address the issue.During a rece...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:18hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Sables arrive in Bulawayo to present Africa Cup Trophy to David Coltart
The Sables rugby team has officially arrived at Bulawayo City Hall to present their coveted Africa Cup trophy to Mayor David Coltart, marking a significant celebration of their recent triumph and a ma...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:17hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya unveils sponsorship for Women Super League
Walter Magaya, founder of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries and owner of Yadah FC, is set to unveil a significant sponsorship deal of US$320,000 for the Women’s Football Super League. The...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:55hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes foreign-based rugby players
The Zimbabwe Rugby Union is aiming to recruit more foreign-based players to strengthen the Sables as part of their strategy to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. ...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 08:02hrs | 470 | by Staff reporter
Rugby Africa Cup Champions receive heroes welcome in Zimbabwe
Rugby fans thronged Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare to welcome the new African champions, Sables on Monday afternoon.The airport's arrivals section was coloured green and white d...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 10:41hrs | 997 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe conquer Africa
After clinching the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup, Zimbabwe's national rugby team captain Hilton Mudariki is optimistic about the future, aiming for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The Sables returned home to a jub...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:32hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Zkimbabwe's Sables end Namibia jinx
Zimbabwe 32 - 10 NamibiaZimbabwe's Sables secured a historic victory over Namibia in the 2024 Africa Cup semi-final, breaking a 23-year losing streak against their regional rivals. The last win ag...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:32hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Sables face Namibia in Africa Cup semi-final
The Zimbabwe senior men's rugby team, the Sables, faces a challenging semi-final match against Namibia in the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup at the Mutesa II Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. The Sables secu...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:08hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Zambabwe Sables survive Uganda Cranes onslaught
Zimbabwe 22 - 20 UgandaZIMBABWE senior men's rugby team put up a brave show which saw them narrowly beating hosts Uganda 22-20 in a quarter final match of the Rugby Africa Cup played Saturday at M...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:07hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Sables' Africa Cup final squad named
The Zimbabwe Rugby Union is set to announce the final senior men's rugby team for the Rugby Africa Cup on Tuesday. The 28-player team will primarily consist of locally based players due to difficultie...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:01hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lady Sables edge Zambians
In a closely contested match, Zimbabwe's Women's National Rugby Team, the Lady Sables, secured a thrilling 26-25 victory over Zambia in Lusaka on Saturday. This win is significant as it reverses their...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 15:28hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables coach not impressed
Zimbabwe's senior men's rugby team coach, Piet Benade, expressed dissatisfaction despite their 22-17 victory over Zambia at Lusaka Rugby Stadium. This win marked their second encounter in two months, ...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Ablism must fall!
My blood boils when I think about how some people normalise the treatment of persons with disabilities as second class citizens in Zimbabwe even against the existence of government policy and pronounc...Published: 04 Nov 2023 at 10:02hrs | 11 | by Abraham Mateta (Mukoma A)
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 | 3 | by Agencies
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 | 9 | 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 | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa is trying to re-brand himself as a constructive opposition figure
Born-Again Nelson?I NOTICE Nelson Chamisa is trying to re-brand himself as a constructive opposition figure, constructive in the mould of his bete noire...Published: 02 Oct 2022 at 19:06hrs | 1 | by Jamwanda2
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 | 4 | 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 | | 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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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
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 | 1 | 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 | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa storms into Zanu-PF fortress
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa on Friday evaded roadblocks mounted by suspected Zanu-PF supporters and state security agents to meet his party's supporters in ruling party's stronghold ...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:55hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa resorts to Mugabe tactics
A panicky president Emmerson Mnangagwa has resorted to bussing supporters to impromptu rallies as a way of creating a picture of political popularity and to intimidate internal rivals within Zanu-PF t...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:55hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Counterfeit whiskies floods Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's official distributor of Jameson Irish Whiskey is being forced to introduce extra security features on packaging of its products due to proliferation of "Counterfeit whiskies" in the country...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:55hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa loyalists suffer major blow
A bid by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's loyalists to introduce changes into Zanu-PF's electoral rules and give its leader the right to handpick provincial chairpersons has been thwarted.Ahead ...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Abandoned stands headache for council
THE Bulawayo City Council has bemoaned loss of revenue due to residents who abandon their stands after acquiring them, which makes it difficult for the local authority to recover money for rates...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:54hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mutambara lands top post in SA
FORMER deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara has been appointed executive director and full professor of the Institute for the Future of Knowledge (IFK) at the University of Johannesburg.The ...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:54hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Furore over Umguza suburbs
The Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) says allowing Umguza Rural District Council to create suburbs in areas earmarked for the city's extension will stifle its growth.BPRA chai...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:54hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe will be a net power exporter'
ZIMBABWE has commenced several programmes to improve power generation and plug a crippling electricity deficit.The projects are at various stages of completion.Our business reporter, F...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:53hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Outcry over Macheso's US$20 charge
Sungura maestro Alick Macheso's reunion with his followers in Chitungwiza could have been tainted by the exorbitant gate charges for his show slated for Tanza Centre this afternoon.This is Mac...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Electricity imports cost Zimbabwe US$200 million
ZIMBABWE will spend about US$200 million for power imports this year to bridge a gap stemming out of depleted internal production, a government official has said.Gloria Magombo, the permanent ...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:52hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Over 300 pension funds idle
ABOUT 324 pension funds registered in Zimbabwe have hit hard times, a senior official with the Insurance and Pensions Commission of Zimbabwe (Ipec) said, as the regulator announced plans to shut down ...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:52hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chinese will cost Zanu-PF votes
The history of Zimbabwean elections would never be complete without a loud enough reference to one big patch on our map. This place they call Uzumba-Maramba-Pfungwe (UMP) in Mashonaland East province....Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:52hrs | 8 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mounting concerns over breach of ethical journalism
The names of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the two Washington Post reporters who gained international eminence as premier investigative journalists, following their investigation and exposure of th...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:51hrs | 15 | by Geoffrey Nyarota
Tsenengamu confesses to violent crimes he committed in Zanu-PF
NEWLY formed Front for Economic Emancipation in Zimbabwe (FEEZ) party national coordinator Godfrey Tsenengamu broke down Saturday, as he confessed violent crimes he committed during the time he led ru...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:15hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
EFF protests to US over Zimbabwe sanctions
THE Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Zimbabwe has written to the United States (US) Embassy in Harare protesting over how sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe have resulted in the suffering of ordinary citize...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:14hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF rubbishes Mnangagwa legitimacy court challenge
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is not liable to civil or criminal proceedings while he is still in office and the court challenge seeking to annul his ascendency to Zanu- PF's top post in November 2017 is flawed...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:13hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Councillor pays $750 for rent in two years
A BULAWAYO councillor reportedly leased a council property in 2019 which is fully guarded by council security and to date has only paid $750.Further, despite added costs of securing the ...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:13hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
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