Econet Victoria Falls Marathon lives up to its billing

The 2022 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon lived to its billing on Sunday, attracting over 4 500 local and foreign athletes as the event made a strong return to the racing calendar after a three-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The popular marathon, this year attended by athletes from over 30 countries, saw Moses Tarakinyu,…

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Give youths priority in development programmes: Temba Mliswa

Hon Temba Mliswa, the independent legislator for Norton has called on the government and critical stakeholders to put the youth at the centre of sustainable development programmes. He was contributing to the motion moved by Hon Mathias Tongofa on 21 June 2022 who had encouraged youth to be well acquainted with youth-centred policies, especially the…

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All set for the 2022 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon

All is set for the 14th edition of the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon, to be held in the picturesque tourist destination today (Sunday, July 3, 2022). The hugely popular marathon makes a big comeback to the resort town of Victoria Falls after a three-year absence caused by the COVID pandemic. Econet Group Chief Executive Officer…

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UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator urges people to embrace healthy lifestyles

United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe, Mr. Edward Kallon has underscored the importance of individuals and populations making healthier choices and following lifestyle patterns that foster good health. He made the call today while delivering a message for the International Day of Yoga (21 June) that was designated by the UN General Assembly….

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Pavcon Industries embraces sport to tame drug abuse in schools

By Wallace Mawire A recently launched schools’ sports tournament by  Pavcon Industries Founder and Director, Mr. Shelton Paza is set to play a critical role in alleviating the problems of drug abuse affecting youths and children, especially in Mhondoro Ngezi Constituency in Mashonaland West province of Zimbabwe.   The Pavcon Tournament was launched at Mupereki…

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CCC, Zanu (PF) youths unite through sports

By Lloyd Rabaya On a positive but rare occasion, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and ZANU-PF supporters were among various political party youths who locked horns in a football tournament organized by a Non-governmental organization 4-H Zimbabwe. Various other political parties converged in Belvedere for the festival, including the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA), Front For…

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Tagwirei rewards George Shaya’s widow

Business mogul, Kudakwashe Tagwirei has rewarded George Shaya’s family with an RTGS$120 million dollar mansion in honour of the late veteran footballer. The Sakunda giant visited the Shaya family yesterday afternoon, to fulfill the pledge he made for the family. Tagwirei, who owns Sakunda, has been doing philanthropic work within and outside the country. Tagwirei,…

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Rainbow Sports Global launches the revolutionary African Football Data Centre

Rainbow Sports Global (www.Rainbow-Sports.com) is proud to announce the launch of the African Football Data Centre (AFDC), an open, digital platform created in support of the development of football on the continent. The interactive platform, developed in cooperation with Football Benchmark, covers a broad range of data of African football. The free-to-use data centre provides…

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Cheers for St James High as alumnus donates soccer kits

News Reporter As the crippling nationwide teachers’ strike dampened the spirits of most students across the country, St James High School pupils in Zaka, Masvingo had something to cheer them up as alumnus Trywell Magura donated soccer kits to the school. Magura, a youthful Zimbabwean entrepreneur, business coach, and motivational speaker based in South Africa,…

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Econet Wireless partners with Grassroots Cricket Charity Organisation

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has signed a three-year partnership with Grassroots Cricket aimed at bringing the game of cricket to a new generation of children in disadvantaged areas. Under the partnership, the telecommunications giant will provide a US$60 000 grant that will enable Grassroots Cricket’s Cricket for Hope program to establish a cricket league among secondary…

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