Sports
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Pan African Parliament tackles food, sports on the continent
The Pan African Parliament (PAP)’s Permanent Committee on Education, Culture, Tourism, and Human Resources has promised to work on promoting African food and eradicating visas for sports teams travelling within the continent. This emerged today during a session chaired by Hon Senator Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira, the President of the PAP that was held under…
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Rwanda stun Zimbabwe in Under-19 Women’s World Cup upset
Rwanda Under-19 Women – 119-8 in 20 overs (Gisele Ishimwe 34, Cynthia Tuyizere 30, Merveille Uwase 18; Chipo Moyo 3/22, Kudzai Chigora 2/21, Tawananyasha Marumani 1/12) Zimbabwe Under-19 Women – 80 all out in 18.4 overs (Natasha Mtomba 20, Kelly Ndiraya 20, Adel Zimunu 11; Henriette Ishimwe 4/13, Zurufat Ishimwe 2/27, Geovanis Uwase 1/3) …
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Zimbabwe clinch T20I series after beating Ireland in decider
Ireland – 141-9 in 20 overs (Harry Tector 47, Curtis Campher 27, George Dockrell 23; Wessly Madhevere 2/8, Luke Jongwe 2/23, Tendai Chatara 2/26) Zimbabwe – 144-6 in 19 overs (Craig Ervine 54, Ryan Burl 30*, Innocent Kaia 23; Ben White 2/26, Barry McCarthy 2/32, Harry Tector 1/14) Zimbabwe won by four wickets A…
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Zimbabwe off to winning start in T20I series against Ireland
Ireland – 114 all out in 19.2 overs (Gareth Delany 24, Curtis Campher 20, Stephen Doheny 15; Ryan Burl 3/29, Wellington Masakadza 2/13, Tendai Chatara 2/17) Zimbabwe – 118-5 in 18 overs (Sean Williams 34*, Gary Ballance 30, Clive Madande 18*; Mark Adair 2/12, Harry Tector 2/17, Barry McCarthy 1/14) Zimbabwe won by five wickets…
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MP Munyaradzi Kashambe tackles GBV and drug abuse through soccer
As a way of fighting gender-based violence, drug and substance abuse, ZANU (PF) Member of Parliament (MP) for Seke Constituency, Cde Munyaradzi Kashambe recently organised a soccer tournament for the youth in the area and took the opportunity to educate them on the social ills. Hon Kashambe awarded the winning teams with cash prices and…
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Raza shortlisted for three major ICC awards
Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza has been shortlisted for three major International Cricket Council (ICC) awards, including the coveted Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy which celebrates the overall best-performing men’s cricketer. He is also in the running for the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year and the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year accolades. The…
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4-H Zimbabwe Sports Festival Unites Political Parties’ Youths In Bikita
By Richard Zimunya It was a national Unity Day with a meaning for youths in Bikita as 4-H Zimbabwe hosted a sporting festival for all political party youths. Aimed at promoting peace and tolerance amongst political party youths as well as educating them to desist from being used as tools for violence ahead of the…
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Zimbabwean Ninja Wilfred Mashaya shines in South Africa
By Lloyd Rabaya The first Zimbabwean Ninja Wilfred Mashaya shined in South Africa over the weekend where he was invited to conduct a martial arts seminar by the country’s top karate master Kyoshi Michael Cindi Mailula. Shihan Mashaya is a holder of four black belts in Kyokushin karate, Bujinkan Ninjutsu, Kobudo (weapons), and self-defence, hence…
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Argentina beats France on penalty kicks, winning World Cup for third time
Henry Bushnell LUSAIL, Qatar — The World Cup final “for eternity” descended into madness, and then into perhaps the greatest game ever played, around 7:40 p.m. here at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday, with Argentine dreams crystallizing and then, suddenly, in 96 seconds, paralyzed. They were ultimately realized on a night of lunacy and heart-stopping drama,…
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MultiChoice Employees Enjoy World Cup Experience In Qatar
Two MultiChoice Zimbabwe staffers enjoyed a brief but exciting trip to Qatar for a 2023 FIFA World Cup experience in the past fortnight, after winning an internal competition. Blessing Masina and Gerald Hlabiso have returned home after the visit and are enthusiastic about the trip and their exposure to some of the World cup excitement.…
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2022 FIFA World Cup: 1 December preview – Groups E & F Match-day 3
SuperSport viewers on DStv will be treated to unrivalled coverage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with the tournament set to run from 20 November to 18 December and provide the most thrilling distillation of ‘The Beautiful Game’. Thursday 1 December sees Group F wrap up in the late afternoon with Croatia…
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Uniformed forces soccer teams promoted into Division One
By Elvis Dumba FC Prisons Stars and ZRP Harare FC will be representing the uniformed forces in the Zimbabwe Football Association Northern Region Soccer League Division One after being promoted from the lower league in Harare Province. The two teams will join Mwos FC, Omnia Football Club from Mashonaland West Division 2 league, Shamva Mine…
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Cimas iGo half-marathon raises awareness of men’s health issues
Cimas Health Group is marking Men’s Health Awareness Month by offering Cimas members prostate cancer screening at all its clinics throughout November, broadcasting a prostate cancer talk show on Friday (November 18) and holding an iGo Movember Half-Marathon on November 26. The month of November was first dubbed Movember in 2003 in Australia when men…
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Zimbabwe to host ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
Zimbabwe will host the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 together with neighbours Namibia, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced. The ICC confirmed the decision on Sunday after finalising the host countries for the next Under-19 men’s and women’s global events between 2024 and 2027. Zimbabwe Cricket Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani reacted to the…
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Star African football player to watch: Boulaye Dia
Viewers on DStv can look forward to seeing one of Africa’s top footballers, Senegalese forward Boulaye Dia, in Serie A action this coming weekend. Dia is in the midst of his first season in Italian football, having joined Salernitana for a season-long loan from Spanish club Villarreal. Born in Oyonnax in France, the 25-year-old has also represented Jura Sud…
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MultiChoice Launches Keepie Uppie Challenge
Dozens of dancers and hundreds of spectators recently enjoyed a unique dance cipher at Harare’s Joina City mall, organised to help promote upcoming exclusive coverage by DStv’s SuperSport of the entire 2022 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said a cipher was an informal dance gathering…
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Zimbabwe, SA share spoils after rain interrupts Super 12 clash
Zimbabwe – 79-5 in 9 overs (Wessly Madhevere 35*, Milton Shumba 18, Regis Chakabva 8; Lungi Ngidi 2/20, Wayne Parnell 1/6, Anrich Nortje 1/10) South Africa – 51-0 in 3 overs (Quinton de Kock 47*, Temba Bavuma 2*) No result Zimbabwe and South Africa had to settle for a share of the spoils after rain…
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Chainama Hills Golf Club Holds President and Captain’s Golf Tournament
Own Correspondent Lusaka, Tuesday, October 11, 2022: More than 150 golfers will take part in the President and Captain’s tournament to be held at the Chainama Hills Golf Club on Saturday 15th of October 2022. This year’s combined tournament will be jointly hosted by the President of the Club Mr. Paul Nkhoma and the club…
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MotoGP, Grand Prix of Australia set for 16 October 2022
Viewers on DStv can look forward to the 18th round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship, the Grand Prix of Australia, live from the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on the morning of Sunday 16 October. SuperSport is definitely your #HomeOfSport and the ultimate destination for motorsport fans. The previous round in Thailand brought a stunning win in the wet for KTM’s Miguel…
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2022 FIFA World Cup: Hagi magic inspires Romania
SuperSport viewers on DStv will be counting down the days to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with the tournament set to run from 20 November to 18 December and provide the most thrilling distillation of ‘The Beautiful Game’. DStv is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range and depth of action that no other rival…
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Westridge wins NetOne-sponsored Super 6 Cricket Tournament
By Simba Jemwa HOSTS Westridge Primary won the 11th edition of the NetOne Super 6 Cricket Tournament that was held over the weekend. Six schools participated in the tournament that was sponsored by the telecom giants for the first time this year. Ariel, St. Michael’s, Lomagundi, Twin Rivers, and Alexander Park joined the hosts in…
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Aubynn backs Ghana to bring the World Cup back to Africa
SuperSport viewers on DStv will be counting down the days to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with the tournament set to run from 20 November to 18 December and provide the most thrilling distillation of ‘The Beautiful Game’. DStv is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range and depth of action that no other rival…
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Tinashe Malunga launches Zimbabwe Football Forum
By Hillary Munedzi Former Zimbabwe Youth International and Premiership title winner, Tinashe Malunga has launched the Zimbabwe Football Forum to address a myriad of challenges facing the beautiful game. The Mutare-born football superstar will host the first ever Zimbabwe Football Forum that will bring in key stakeholders that will discuss how to create a better…
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Sports galore as DStv opens window for PSL
As part of MultiChoice’s ongoing efforts to bring its active DStv customers more unbeatable sports content that resonates with them, the exciting Premier Soccer League (PSL) is currently available from the DStv Access package upwards till Sunday 2 October 2022. Liz Dziva, Public Relations and Publicity Manager for MultiChoice Zimbabwe said the organisation remains committed to delivering…
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David Mascott Country School a centre of excellence for sports and wellness
Norton-based David Mascott Country School is becoming a centre of excellence for sports and wellness in Zimbabwe as evidenced by the multiplicity of stakeholders who thronged the elite educational institution on Saturday 24 September 2022. Addressing participants during the highly-subscribed event yesterday, Hon Temba Mliswa, the Member of the National Assembly for Norton, said sports…
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Kim Jung-nam reflects on Korea’s return to the World Cup in 1986
SuperSport viewers on DStv will be counting down the days to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with the tournament set to run from 20 November to 18 December and provide the most thrilling distillation of ‘The Beautiful Game’. DStv is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range and depth of action that no other rival…
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Interface between tourism and sports a harbinger for sustainable development
Sports Tourism is a key ingredient for sustainable development, Hon Barbara Rwodzi, the Deputy Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said. Tourism is one of the key activities lined up during the Month of September, a month dubbed Tourism Month, where the ministry is showcasing the critical role tourism can play in…
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Sports for youths will curb drug abuse
By Nhau Mangirazi KAROI – The government has been called upon to take all sports activities equally to curb drugs and substance abuse among youths. Mashonaland West provincial volleyball tournament coordinator, Kudzi Muziti, made the call at the weekend in Karoi. ‘‘Our government must take volleyball like any other sport. Volleyball in most towns is…
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Zimbabwean teams compete in Tusk Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2022
The Tusk Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2022, third year in running, hosted over 100 ranger organisations from more than 20 African countries for the Wildlife Ranger Challenge 21km half marathon on 17 September, including elite field rangers from Zimbabwe. The Conservative and Wildlife Fund (CWF) and Painted Dog Conservation joined rangers around the pan-African Wildlife Ranger…
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Zim Ninja shines in Europe
By Nyasha Mutena The Reigning Regional Sportsman of the Year Sensei Wilfred ‘Ninja’ Mashaya was last night honoured at the Sixth World Humanitarian Festival of Martial Arts awards ceremony. For the first time ever, the Colourful Award Ceremony gala and dinner were held on a ship cruise along the Montenegrin Coast. His accolades include Master…
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Raza makes history after winning ICC Player of the Month Award
Sikandar Raza has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August 2022, creating history after becoming the first Zimbabwean to win the prestigious accolade. The star all-rounder clinched the award on the back of a terrific run of form that saw him scoring three centuries against Bangladesh and India in August.…
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Zimbabwe Women off to winning start in T20I quadrangular series
USA Women – 111 all out in 19.3 overs (Snigdha Paul 26, Sindhu Sriharsha 21, Isani Vaghela 14; Nomvelo Sibanda 3/20, Kelis Ndlovu 1/13) Zimbabwe Women – 112-5 in 15.2 overs (Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano 37, Josephine Nkomo 26*, Kelis Ndlovu 17; Isani Vaghela 2/9, Taranum Chopra 2/17, Snigdha Paul 1/20) Zimbabwe Women won by five…
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Murombo hogs limelight with fifer as T10 tourney starts with a bang
Lions – 120-5 in 10 overs (Elton Chigumbura 30, Tashinga Musekiwa 26, Clive Madande 24; Owen Muzondo 2/22, Tatenda Matimbe 1/6, Mssimba Marovatsanga 1/23) Gladiators – 80-7 in 10 overs (Phrase Mukabeta 18*, Lennox Chando 17, Owen Muzondo 15; Marshall Takodza 3/7, Trevor Gwandu 1/9, Nkosilathi Nungu 1/22) Lions won by 40 runs Elton…
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Muzarabani back as Zimbabwe leave for Australia
Zimbabwe left for Australia on Tuesday morning with a squad of 15 players including the fit-again Blessing Muzarabani. The fast bowler, who has fully recovered from a thigh muscle tear, is the only addition to the side that faced India in the just-ended one-day international (ODI) series in Harare, with Tanaka Chivanga and John…
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The future of Zimbabwean football under threat
By Richard Zimunya For a sport that had suffered from the effects of Covid 19 which saw the beautiful game going to a halt for two years, the country’s suspension from the international football family by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was salt added to an open wound. This has thrown a spanner into…
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Empowering the girl-child: Chombo donates sanitary pads
By Elvis Dumba Mutorashanga – Young girls in the rural and farming community of Mutorashanga have hailed their local member of parliament for ensuring they have access to sanitary wear. The girls received an assortment of sanitary wear from Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works Marian Chombo who is also the lawmaker for…
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Raza hits century, Evans claims five-for as Zimbabwe fall just short
India – 289-8 in 50 overs (Shubman Gill 130, Ishan Kishan 50, Shikhar Dhawan 40; Brad Evans 5/54, Victor Nyauchi 1/48, Luke Jongwe 1/49) Zimbabwe – 276 all out in 49.3 overs (Sikandar Raza 115, Sean Williams 45, Brad Evans 28; Avesh Khan 3/66, Axar Patel 2/30, Kuldeep Yadav 2/38) India won by 13…
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Zimbabwe name squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier
Zimbabwe Women’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022 to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 18-25 September has been named. Josephine Nkomo and Modester Mupachikwa, who missed an 18-day training camp in India last month as they are currently playing club cricket in England, have been included…
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2022 FIFA World Cup – Player Profile: Sadio Mane, Senegal
SuperSport viewers on DStv and will be counting down the days to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with the tournament set to run from 21 November to 18 December and provide the most thrilling distillation of ‘The Beautiful Game’. DStv is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range and depth of action that no…
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Zimbabwe fail to fire as India canter to victory in first ODI
Zimbabwe – 189 all out in 40.3 overs (Regis Chakabva 35, Richard Ngarava 34, Brad Evans 33*; Axar Patel 3/24, Deepak Chahar 3/27, Prasidh Krishna 3/50) India – 192-0 in 30.5 overs (Shubman Gill 82*, Shikhar Dhawan 81*) India won by 10 wickets There were fighting thirties from the Zimbabwe trio of Regis Chakabva,…
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2022 FIFA World Cup: DStv profiles Virgil van Dijk of Netherlands
2022 FIFA World Cup – Player Profile Virgil van Dijk, Netherlands SuperSport viewers on DStv and will be counting down the days to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with the tournament set to run from 21 November to 18 December and provide the most thrilling distillation of ‘The Beautiful Game’. DStv is the only true home of…
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Felistas ‘Figo’ Muzongondi basking in the glory of football stardom
By Lloyd Rabaya Growing up in rural Gutu, in a family of six, flying to Brazil for the 2016 Rio Olympics was more than a dream come true for Felistas ‘Figo’ Muzongondi, who only saw that in her wildest dreams. Managing to qualify for the global tournament, of course with a stroke of fortune, was…
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Zimbabwe name squad for ODI series against India
Zimbabwe have named 17 players for the Kajaria Cup India Tour of Zimbabwe ODI Series 2022. The series, which forms part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League, will see Zimbabwe and India meeting in three one-day international matches scheduled for 18, 20 and 22 August at Harare Sports Club. Regis Chakabva will…
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Bangladesh win final ODI to deny Zimbabwe a series whitewash
Bangladesh – 256-9 in 50 overs (Afif Hossain 85*, Anamul Haque 76, Mahmudullah 39; Luke Jongwe 2/38, Brad Evans 2/53, Sikandar Raza 1/42) Zimbabwe – 151 all out in 32.2 overs (Richard Ngarava 34*, Victor Nyauchi 26, Clive Madande 24; Mustafizur Rahman 4/17, Taijul Islam 2/34, Ebadot Hossain 2/38) Bangladesh won by 105 runs…
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Raza, Chakabva centuries power Zimbabwe to ODI series victory
Bangladesh – 290-9 in 50 overs (Mahmudullah 80*, Tamim Iqbal 50, Afif Hossain 41; Sikandar Raza 3/56, Wessly Madhevere 2/40, Victor Nyauchi 1/39) Zimbabwe – 291-5 in 47.3 overs (Sikandar Raza 117*, Regis Chakabva 102, Tony Munyonga 30*; Hasan Mahmud 2/47, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 2/50, Taijul Islam 1/48) Zimbabwe won by five wickets …