Zimbabwe's national rugby squad approaches a historic opportunity this Saturday against Namibia at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. The Sables require just one victory to secure their first Rugby World Cup berth in 34 years. Last season's remarkable 32-10 triumph over the Welwitschias ended a devastating 23-year losing streak and delivered Zimbabwe's first Africa Cup title since 2012. Former eighthman Silethokuhle Ndlovu believes the neutral venue provides equal footing for both teams.
Head coach Pieter Benade leads a squad featuring captain Hilton Mudariki and veteran players like Victor Mupunga and Ian Prior. Ndlovu emphasizes that qualification would transform rugby throughout the nation by attracting sponsors and...
New Zealand defeated Zimbabwe by eight wickets during their T20 Tri-Series encounter at Harare Sports Club on Friday afternoon. The hosts managed just 120 runs from their 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Devon Conway led the Black Caps chase with an unbeaten 59 from 40 deliveries as his team reached the target with more than six overs remaining. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza acknowledged his side's struggles with batting against spin bowling during the middle overs.
Matt Henry claimed three wickets for 26 runs to restrict the home team's scoring opportunities. Wessly Madhevere top-scored for Zimbabwe with 36 runs before losing his wicket in the 13th over. The defeat leaves Zimbabwe at the bottom of the...
Zimbabwe's Air Force netball squad travels to Botswana this weekend for regional competition. Chapungu Queens will represent their nation at the Find the Ball Tournament in Gaborone from July 19 through 21. The three-day event originally planned for four participating teams but only the Zimbabwean side confirmed attendance. Premier Netball League officials expressed confidence that Chapungu will demonstrate exceptional talent during international play. The team currently holds third position in domestic league standings.
Recent roster additions provide fresh opportunities for tactical adjustments during the midseason break. Chapungu declined participation in May's COSANA championships in Namibia while ZDF Queens earned silver medals...
Florence Chirenda passed away Tuesday morning at Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo at age 71. The liberation war veteran earned recognition as a national heroine following her death. Zimbabwe will bury her Monday at Bulawayo Provincial Heroes Acre in Nkulumane. She dedicated her life to fighting colonial oppression and advancing media freedom. Her academic work examined how newspapers shaped public opinion during the independence struggle.
Zapu sent Chirenda to Romania during the 1970s to study journalism as part of strategic media planning. She completed her diploma at Stefan Gheorghiu Academy in Bucharest by 1981. Her thesis analyzed colonial press influence on land ownership debates and racial inequality. The research highlighted...
Waste management specialists advocate for stronger legislation to address Zimbabwe's urban sanitation crisis during a recent policy webinar. The Public Policy and Research Institute of Zimbabwe hosted discussions on Thursday about sustainable solutions for growing municipal refuse problems. Cities struggle with inadequate collection systems as population growth exceeds infrastructure development. Streets accumulate garbage while local authorities lack resources and technology for effective disposal programs.
Development expert Didymus Dewa emphasized financial support for municipalities alongside capacity-building initiatives. Smart technology applications could optimize collection routes and monitor bin levels through GPS tracking and...
Zimbabwe's largest mobile operator defied industry trends with voice calls surging 44 percent during the quarter ending May 31. Econet Wireless recorded this growth while data usage more than doubled across its network. The performance challenges assumptions about traditional telephony services declining in modern markets. Voice communication remains vital for Zimbabwean consumers despite expanding digital offerings. These results demonstrate sustained appetite for basic connectivity alongside advanced technology adoption.
The telecommunications company eliminated deposit requirements for smartphone purchases through its Kancane Kancane financing program. Customers can spread payments across 24 months compared with the previous...
Zimbabwean retailer Meikles Limited welcomed government policy changes that eliminated pricing penalties tied to official exchange rates. The company believes Statutory Instrument 34 of 2025 creates fairer market conditions for formal retailers. Acting Group Chairman Fayaz King announced these developments alongside the annual financial results for the period ending February 28, 2025. The supermarket division maintains firm cash reserves to benefit from regulatory improvements. Foreign currency transactions accounted for 32 percent of supermarket sales, up from 27 percent the previous year.
Customer purchasing activity increased eight percent during recent months despite revenue challenges. Total group income fell by two percent to...
Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission agents searched the headquarters of Highlanders Football Club on Thursday amid allegations of financial misconduct. The organization investigates suspected irregularities related to player transfers and financial oversight within the prominent soccer team. Acting chief executive Kindman Ndlovu acknowledged the visit while stating limited knowledge about investigation specifics. Board chairman Luke Mnkandla emphasized Friday that the club initiated no formal complaints with any law enforcement agencies. The statement assured sponsors and partners that sensitive data would remain protected during the ongoing investigation.
Authorities focus on transfer fee manipulation and administrative mismanagement...
Former Zimbabwean footballer Stewart Murisa will release his autobiography this Friday evening in Birmingham City. The book details his traumatic experiences with racial discrimination during his brief stint in Poland in 1994. Murisa endured harassment from residents while playing for Sokol Pniewy, where he was likely the sole Black person in the small town. His six-month stay ended after multiple racist encounters, resulting in physical confrontations with townspeople. The memoir chronicles how discrimination forced him to abandon his dreams of playing European football.
Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba will serve as guest speaker at the launch event. Former Dynamos players Memory Mucherahowa, Muzondiwa Mugadza, Timothy Chirozvani...
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