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Zimbabwe – 156-6 in 50 overs (Wessly Madhevere 70*, Sean Williams 25, Elton Chigumbura 21; Haris Rauf 2/25, Wahab Riaz 2/37, Usman Qadir 1/24) Pakistan – 157-4 in 18.5 overs (Babar Azam 82, Mohammad Hafeez 36, Fakhar Zaman 19; Blessing Muzarabani 2/26, Tendai Chatara 1/25, Richard Ngarava 1/37) Pakistan won by six wickets On a…
Former Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura is set to retire from all forms of international cricket at the conclusion of the on-going Pakistan tour. The 34-year-old all-rounder is part of the side taking on Pakistan in three T20I matches in Rawalpindi. A veteran of many battles over the past 16 years – during which he served…
Sports and Lifestyle Correspondent Doves Funeral Assurance managing director, Talent Maziwisa has urged the corporate world to come up with measures that can sustain the lives of sportsmen and musicians past their prime. Maziwisa made the remarks in his address as the home of the country’s most illustrious and treasured soccer player of all time…
Tuskers Women – 94-7 in 20 overs (Tasmeen Granger 47, Natasha Mtomba 8, Regina Nyahi 7*; Rebecca Chikomborero 2/10, Ashley Ndiraya 1/13, Mary-Anne Musonda 1/19) Rhinos Women – 93-6 in 20 overs (Mary-Anne Musonda 45, Ashley Ndiraya 22, Nomatter Mutasa 6; Tasmeen Granger 2/12, Anita Chisirimunhu 1/9, Lindakuhle Mabhero 1/19) Tuskers Women won by one…
Zimbabwe – 278-6 in 50 overs (Sean Williams 118*, Brendan Taylor 56, Sikandar Raza 45; Mohammad Hasnain 5/26, Wahab Riaz 1/65) Pakistan – 278-9 in 50 overs (Babar Azam 125, Wahab Riaz 52, Khushdil Shah 33; Blessing Muzarabani 5/49, Donald Tiripano 2/39, Richard Ngarava 2/62) Match tied (Zimbabwe won the one-over eliminator) Blessing Muzarabani powered…
Zimbabwe – 206 all out in 45.1 overs (Sean Williams 75, Brendan Taylor 36, Brian Chari 25; Iftikhar Ahmed 5/40, Muhammad Musa 2/21, Faheem Ashraf 1/30) Pakistan – 208-4 in 35.2 overs (Babar Azam 77*, Imam-ul-Haq 49, Haider Ali 29; Tendai Chisoro 2/49, Sikandar Raza 1/23, Sean Williams 1/31) Pakistan won by six wickets Sean…
The Chivero Challenge is an international, multidisciplinary event that is advancing environmental preservation, sports recreation, tourism, health, and wellness as well as grassroots sport and recreation development. This was revealed by Mr I. Vambe, the Director of Recreation of the Sports and Recreation Commission in a speech delivered on behalf of Hon Kirsty Coventry, the…
Eagles Women – 147 all out in 39.4 overs (Christabel Chatonzwa 65, Modester Mupachikwa 34, Kellies Ndlovu 6; Ashley Ndiraya 5/37, Rebecca Chikomborero 2/19, Josephine Nkomo 2/25) Rhinos Women – 148-9 in 37.4 overs (Josephine Nkomo 81*, Mary-Anne Musonda 31, Nomatter Mutasa 9; Esther Mbofana 4/33, Christabel Chatonzwa 2/24, Precious Marange 1/24) Rhinos Women won…
Zimbabwe captain Chamu Chibhabha has thrown down the gauntlet to his players, insisting they are in Pakistan to win games and not just to put together some competitive performances. He is expecting his men to respond positively to his rallying cry when the two teams lock horns this Friday in the first of their three…
Harare Kings – 214-7 in 45 overs (Nick Welch 132*, Prince Masvaure 38, Ali Hamid 18; Masimba Maruvatsanga 2/27, Ashley Mufandauya 2/31, Malcolm Chikuwa 2/53) Gladiators – 183 all out in 43.5 overs (Owen Muzondo 63, Malcolm Chikuwa 24, Clive Madande 18; Patrick Mambo 4/31, Brad Evans 2/25, Johnathan Campbell 1/33) Harare Kings won by…
Eagles Women – 197 all out in 48.5 overs (Precious Marange 45, Christabel Chatonzwa 37, Modester Mupachikwa 29; Ellen Tshuma 3/33, Nomvelo Sibanda 2/13, Anita Chisirimunhu 1/24) Tuskers Women – 55 all out in 22.5 overs (Regai Matongo 10*, Chiedza Dhururu 5, Audrietta Mathema 2; Esther Mbofana 8/21, Precious Marange 1/2, Kellies Ndlovu 1/15) Eagles…
Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza has expressed his delight at facing Pakistan in the upcoming limited-overs series in Rawalpindi that he has branded as ‘special’. With the first of three ODIs between the two sides coming more than seven months – or 233 days to be exact – since Zimbabwe last played an international match due…
Rhinos Women – 140-2 in 20 overs (Mary-Anne Musonda 64*, Josephine Nkomo 56*; Nyasha Gwanzura 1/16, Rumbidzai Nire 1/30) Mountaineers Women – 126-4 in 20 overs (Francesca Chipare 25*, Pellagia Mujaji 24*, Chipo Mugeri 24; Kay Ndiraya 1/13, Mary-Anne Musonda 1/16, Kelly Ndiraya 1/23) Rhinos won by 14 runs Mary-Anne Musonda and Josephine Nkomo both…
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is set to begin an historic chapter in women’s cricket when the newly established women’s inter-provincial cricket competitions get underway this weekend. Four provincial sides – Eagles Women, Mountaineers Women, Rhinos Women and Tuskers Women – will battle for supremacy in back-to-back Twenty20 (T20) and 50-over tournaments. The two competitions, to be…
Takashinga – 234-8 in 45 overs (Innocent Kaia 85, Tinashe Nenhunzi 39, Roy Kaia 30; Taun Harrison 3/50, Johnathan Campbell 2/47, Patrick Mambo 1/28) Harare Kings – 90 all out in 30.5 overs (Johnathan Campbell 20, Aarsh Jha 18, Ali Hamid 15; Tapiwa Mufudza 4/15, Roy Kaia 2/4, Brighton Chipungu 2/33) Takashinga won by 144…
Zimbabwe trained for the first time in Pakistan on Wednesday, ahead of their eagerly awaited limited-overs series against the hosts. Stand-in head coach Douglas Hondo took the players through their paces during the practice session held at the Army Cricket Ground in Rawalpindi. The tourists all stepped out for training in a buoyant mood after…
Mutorashanga Green Pools are a beauty, a marvel, and incredible spot to hang out for travel enthusiasts. Approximately an hour and half drive from Harare, this joint is becoming the place where people visit to have fun, and enjoy the outdoors. The place is a great site for swimming, and diving, offering a thrilling experience,…
Zimbabwe head coach Lalchand Rajput will miss the Pakistan tour after his side arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday without him. The Embassy of India in Harare wrote to Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) asking that Rajput, who is an Indian national, be exempted from visiting Pakistan for the limited-overs tour in accordance with the travel guidelines stipulated…
Gladiators – 142 all out in 42 overs (Tony Munyonga 64, Malcolm Chikuwa 14, Clive Madande 14; Vincent Masekesa 4/43, Clive Chitumba 2/10, Tinashe Muchawaya 1/13) Easterns – 123 all out in 32.2 overs (Baxton Gopito 43, Definate Mawadzi 28, Tinashe Chiora 17; Malcolm Chikuwa 3/18, Marshall Matimbe 2/31, Tony Munyonga 1/26) Gladiators won by…
Hélène sur l’Everest (27) is currently doing her residency in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care. Her recent experience in a COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit made her think about what is important in her life and the causes that she would like to support in the future. Her project links two of her passions: medicine and sport. With…
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe will this year hosts its annual Victoria Falls Marathon on December 13, as a virtually event, due to movement restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The popular event, which draws thousands of local and international participants, traditionally takes place during the first week of July, but was postponed to December 13 following…
Harare Kings – 167 all out in 40 overs (Prince Masvaure 42, Johnathan Campbell 30, Cephas Zhuwao 28; Tashinga Musekiwa 2/17, Jabulisa Tshuma 2/24, Neville Madziva 1/17) MidWest – 168-5 in 35.3 overs (Tarisai Musakanda 60, Nyasha Mayavo 51*, Tashinga Musekiwa 22*; Aarsh Jha 1/12, Brendon Diplock 1/25, Johnathan Campbell 1/27) MidWest won by five…
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has launched two new domestic competitions for women scheduled to begin this month. Four provincial women’s teams – Eagles, Mountaineers, Rhinos and Tuskers – will be fighting for supremacy in the newly established 50-over and Twenty20 (T20) competitions. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony held at Harare Sports Club this Wednesday, ZC Chairman…
President Emmerson Mnagangwa has officially launched a promotional campaign spearheaded by Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) aimed at boosting the country’s tourism. ZC is working on the project in partnership with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday evening at a colourful event held at the State House in Harare, is expected to leverage on…
Rainbow – 143-5 in 35 overs (Gary Chirimuuta 56*, Robertson Chinyengetere 21*, Clive Imbayago 16; Jabulisa Tshuma 2/32, Tashinga Musekiwa 1/15, Manson Chikowero 1/17) MidWest – 150-4 in 26.2 overs (Takudzwa Kaitano 62, Tarisai Musakanda 48, Remembrance Nyathi 9; Brighton Zhawi 1/22, Victor Nyauchi 1/29, Brian Mudzinganyama 1/35) MidWest won by six wickets (Duckworth-Lewis) Takudzwa…
Blessing Muzarabani is set to resume his international career after he was named in Zimbabwe’s squad for the limited-overs series in Pakistan. The 24-year-old fast bowler was selected for the tour after he recently ended his stint with English county side Northamptonshire. Muzarabani had played one Test, 18 one-day international (ODI) matches and six Twenty20…
On World Post Day, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier services said the Postal sector contributes to global social and economic development. Addressing multitudes of people celebrating the day at Gokwe Town Centre, Minister Muswere said the business operating environment has been disrupted by a variety of societal…
Zimbabwe cricket stars will begin life in a bio-secure bubble in Harare on Monday ahead of the tour to Pakistan for a limited-overs series. They will first undergo tests for COVID-19 this weekend and only those who return negative results will check into a secluded wing at a local hotel before leaving the country on…
MidWest – 306-8 in 45 overs (Tarisai Musakanda 142, Takudzwa Kaitano 63, Nyasha Mayavo 42; Masimba Maruvatsanga 4/59, Owen Muzondo 1/47) Gladiators – 158 all out in 33.1 overs (Wesley Madhevere 59, Tony Munyonga 27, Ashley Mufandauya 26; Trevor Chibvongodze 3/21, Manson Chikowero 2/13, Jabulisa Tshuma 2/23) MidWest won by 148 runs A magnificent innings…
As the National Premier League (NPL) got underway on Sunday, a sound innings of 32 by Brian Mudzinganyama, the highest of the match, played an important part in steering Rainbow Sharks to victory over Gladiators at Harare Sports Club. Rainbow had looked the likely winners all through, although the eventual margin of four wickets suggests…
After getting authorisation to resume playing cricket matches, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has undertaken to strictly comply with all regulations and policies relating to the prevention and containment of COVID-19. This means, as the National Premier League (NPL) gets underway this Sunday, only a maximum of 50 spectators will be allowed to watch the action live…
Concerned about the destruction of the environment and a dip in tourism around Lake Chivero, Gary Stafford, the Managing Director of Kuimbashiri Bird Sanctuary has come up with the Chivero Challenge to give a lifeline to the tourism giant in Zimbabwe. Introducing the concept during a press conference at Kuimba Shiri today, Stafford reminisced on…
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has unveiled a new national club cricket competition, the National Premier League (NPL), which is set to get underway at grounds across the country this weekend. The highly anticipated 45-over tournament will see Zimbabwe’s top nine cricket clubs tussling it out in a scintillating 36-match tournament. The teams participating in the inaugural…
After enduring more than half-a-year – 28 weeks or 196 days to be exact – without playing any cricket since sporting activities in the country were banned as part of measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, Zimbabwe cricketers finally played their first game this Saturday. It did not matter that it was only…
COVID-19 relief campaign supported 31 member unions through a dedicated solidarity fund In June Rugby Africa (http://www.RugbyAfrique.com) announced the immediate release of EUR 170,000.00 from a solidarity fund for its member unions. The Rugby Africa Executive Committee had initiated the relief campaign given the current health crisis and the immediate impact it had on the…
The Government of Zimbabwe has granted Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) the permission to tour Pakistan for a limited-overs series scheduled for October-November. ZC received the good news this week through the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC). “The Sports and Recreation Commission hereby gives you notice, following your application, that the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and…
Preparations for Zimbabwe’s proposed limited-overs tour to Pakistan are set to intensify this week with a provisional squad of 25 called up for a training camp in Harare starting on Tuesday. The October-November tour will see the two sides facing off in three one-day international (ODI) matches and as many Twenty-20 international (T20I) games. Apart…
Antetokounmpo is Third Player to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in Same Season Greek Forward Becomes Third Player to Win Multiple MVP Awards by Age 25; Antetokounmpo is Third Player to Win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in Same Season Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the 2019-20 Kia…
All times CAT LOCAL (SOUTHERN) Lusaka Maids Genre: Drama Friday 18 September at 20:00 on One Zed The lives of two friends Mimi and Zoe change when they meet a street wise, fast-talking trader, Chilufya who is constantly on the run from the law. Monate Mpolaye Genre: Drama Saturday 19 September at 20:30 on Mzansi…
By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu With five months of schools being closed and children cooped up at home with nothing to do, looking after teenagers has become an extra challenge for many parents in Zimbabwe. Schools in Zimbabwe were closed in March when the country recorded its first COVID-19 case. The Government initially said…
The virtual education and training programs set up during the COVID-19 pandemic are now captured under the umbrella of the Rugby Africa Academy Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) launched a series of virtual learning opportunities as part of a reset and readiness strategy for when rugby activities are safe and ready to resume. The webinar series started…
Going against what many people regard as conventional wisdom, Tanya Muzinda of Harare has spent 10 years enjoying and making a name for herself in a motor sport once considered a male domain. Aged only five, she took up motocross and has created a unique niche for herself in this popular two-wheel sport, sparking even…
SuperSport viewers on DStv can enjoy the continued return of the UEFA Champions League, as the first two quarterfinal ties are played on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 August 2020. SuperSport is your #HomeOfFootball and the only place to get your fill of world-class soccer action from the UEFA Champions League. The first quarterfinal takes place at Estadio da Luz in…
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has called off the five-match Twenty20 international series against Afghanistan scheduled to be played in Harare in August due to the additional measures put in place by the Government to curb the spread of COVID-19. ZC had applied for a waiver to proceed with the series in a strictly controlled environment, but…
The Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research (ZiCHIRe) trained Harare mentors for the Brotha2Brotha (B2B) programme. This is a sport-oriented initiative that seeks to mentor boys into responsible young men. There is a gap in terms of addressing boys and young men’s needs. Adolescent girls and young women and key populations needs were given priority by…
