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Chakabva to captain Zimbabwe in ODI series against Bangladesh
Regis Chakabva will captain Zimbabwe in the three-match one-day international (ODI) series against Bangladesh, with regular skipper Craig Ervine sitting out as he looks to fully recuperate from the hamstring and knee niggles that he has been nursing. The hosts will also be without all-rounder Sean Williams who has been granted permission by Zimbabwe…
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Burl runs riot as Zimbabwe clinch T20I series against Bangladesh
Zimbabwe – 156-8 in 20 overs (Ryan Burl 54, Luke Jongwe 35, Craig Ervine 24; Mahedi Hasan 2/28, Hasan Mahmud 2/28, Mahmudullah 1/8) Bangladesh – 146-8 in 20 overs (Afif Hossain 39*, Mahmudullah 27, Mahedi Hasan 22; Victor Nyauchi 3/29, Brad Evans 2/26, Wessly Madhevere 1/14) Zimbabwe won by 10 runs Ryan Burl…
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Raza heroics in vain as Bangladesh level series
Zimbabwe – 135-8 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 62, Ryan Burl 32, Luke Jongwe 11; Mosaddek Hossain 5/20, Hasan Mahmud 1/26, Mustafizur Rahman 1/30) Bangladesh – 136-3 in 17.3 overs (Litton Das 56, Afif Hossain 30*, Najmul Hossain Shanto 19*; Sean Williams 1/13, Sikandar Raza 1/18, Richard Ngarava 1/23) Bangladesh won by seven wickets…
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SuperSport launches new series, JAMBO WWE
SuperSport has launched a brand new series that is made just for the WWE Universe in Africa. JAMBO WWE, a high-energy 30-minute weekly show, will be fans’ all-access pass to all things WWE. WWE JAMBO which was launched on the 28th of July will deliver a unique twist to the breaking news, exclusive interviews and hottest…
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CUMA goalie Gurure glows over clean sheet
By Lovemore Chazingwa Agile CUMA Academy goalminder, Godknows Gurure, says he is filled with a sense of glow each time he leaves the pitch with the score line crediting him a clean sheet. The short-frame goalkeeper also said any goal he concedes hurts him to the nerve, even if his team may come out victorious…
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Manjokota Primary School under 15 girls qualify for national volleyball competitions
While women are generally less visible in sporting activities compared to their male counterparts, the under 15 girls volleyball team of Manjokota Primary School in Manicaland Province have turned around the tables after they recently qualified for national volleyball competitions set to be held in Bulawayo on the 26th of this month. The team coach…
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Mabil: Penalty a ‘thank you’ to Australia
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 and is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a…
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Zimbabwe crowned ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier B champions
Zimbabwe – 132 all out in 19.3 overs (Sean Williams 28, Regis Chakabva 27, Sikandar Raza 19; Logan van Beek 3/18, Bas de Leede 2/19, Tim Pringle 1/21) Netherlands – 95 all out in 18.2 overs (Stephan Myburgh 22, Teja Nidamanuru 21, Max O’Dowd 12; Sikandar Raza 4/8, Wessly Madhevere 2/15, Luke Jongwe 1/6) …
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Simba Bhora subdue Come Again
By Lovemore Chazingwa Title contender, Simba Bhora pilled on the pressure on log leaders Herentals U20 after a slender 1 – 0 victory away to Come Again in a tense Ruyamuro Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) Division One match played at a suffocating Rimuka Stadium on Saturday afternoon. A clinical Simbarashe Maramwidze delivery from the…
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Zimbabwe qualify for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
Zimbabwe – 199-5 in 20 overs (Wessly Madhevere 42, Craig Ervine 38, Regis Chakabva 30; Charles Amini 2/28, Sese Bau 2/32, Riley Hekure 1/20) Papua New Guinea – 172-8 in 20 overs (Tony Ura 66, Charles Amini 31, Riley Hekure 17; Blessing Muzarabani 2/24, Sean Williams 1/9, Wessly Madhevere 1/12) Zimbabwe won by 27…
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IAAF World Athletics Championships, 15-25 July 2022
SuperSport viewers on DStv can look forward to seeing all the action from the 2022 IAAF World Athletics Championships, held in Eugene, Oregon in the United States from Friday 15 to Sunday 24 July. SuperSport is the ultimate destination for Athletics fans, with an unparalleled selection of action from around the world. DStv…
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Zimbabwe off to flying start in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier B
Zimbabwe – 236-5 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 87, Sean Williams 53, Craig Ervine 34; Anantha Krishna 1/31, Amjad Mahboob 1/42, Aryaman Sunil 1/43) Singapore – 125-7 in 20 overs (Janak Prakash 32*, Aryaman Sunil 25, Surendran Chandramohan 21; Tendai Chatara 3/14, Blessing Muzarabani 2/21, Luke Jongwe 1/18) Zimbabwe won by 111 runs …
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Shamva Central Volleyball Team storms into provincial finals
By Goodwell Kazingizi Shamva District held its 2022 National Association of Primary-School Heads (NAPH) ball games at Wadzanayi primary school in Shamva on the 8th of July. It was a battle of three zones that form the district. The competitions saw Shamva South, West, and Central battling it out in volleyball, soccer, and…
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How Wimbledon Is Using Technology, AI And Data In 2022
By Bernard Marr This month I was lucky enough to be invited once again by IBM to visit The Championships, Wimbledon. While there, I had the chance to see first-hand how technology is being used to engage fans and audiences worldwide. IBM has been The Championships’ official Information Technology supplier for 33 years, all the…
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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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CEO’s Network of Zimbabwe awards: Pavcon wins big
By Wallace Mawire Pavcon Industries (Pvt) Ltd’s efforts have been honoured at the CEO’s Network of Zimbabwe Awards night, with the brand being recognised for its professionalism after scooping the “Top Brand in The Construction Sector for Professional Proficiency”. The award goes a long way in showing how far the company has come, since its…
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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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Hawks Handball Club celebrates fifth anniversary
By Chimeno Azriel Kadoma-based Hawks Handball Club this weekend celebrates its fifth anniversary and they are going to host matches and an after-party event. Hawks Handball Club is in the fifth year of its existence. Today (Saturday) they are holding anniversary matches accompanied by braai and drinks. The anniversary party is to be held in…
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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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Zimbabwe implode as Afghanistan complete clean sweep
Afghanistan – 125-8 in 20 overs (Mohammad Nabi 31, Afsar Zazai 24, Ihsanullah 20; Sikandar Raza 2/18, Ryan Burl 2/22, Luke Jongwe 1/13) Zimbabwe – 90-9 in 20 overs (Ryan Burl 15, Wessly Madhevere 14, Ainsley Ndlovu 13; Noor Ahmad 4/10, Sharafuddin Ashraf 2/13, Rashid Khan 1/8) Afghanistan won by 35 runs Zimbabwe’s…
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Afghanistan stifle Zimbabwe’s spirited chase to clinch T20I series
Afghanistan – 170-5 in 20 overs (Najibullah Zadran 57, Mohammad Nabi 43*, Hazratullah Zazai 28; Tendai Chatara 2/33, Ryan Burl 1/15, Luke Jongwe 1/26) Zimbabwe – 149-7 in 20 overs (Innocent Kaia 54, Sikandar Raza 41, Tadiwanashe Marumani 30; Rashid Khan 2/32, Karim Janat 1/14, Fazalhaq Farooqi 1/19) Afghanistan won by 21 runs …
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Chinhoyi University of Technology athlete strike gold
By Elvis Dumba Nairobi, Kenya- A second-year student at the Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT), Takudzwa Donald Chiyangwa, took to the podium with a gold medal in the men’s 400m race in Kenya. Chiyangwa came first in the race during the 10th edition of the All Africa University Games which were hosted by the Kenyatta…
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Batting woes sink Zimbabwe as Afghanistan complete clean sweep
Zimbabwe – 135 all out in 44.5 overs (Sikandar Raza 38, Ryan Burl 21, Innocent Kaia 16; Rashid Khan 3/31, Mohammad Nabi 2/21, Fazalhaq Farooqi 2/25) Afghanistan – 137-6 in 37.4 overs (Hashmatullah Shahidi 38, Mohammad Nabi 34*, Rahmat Shah 17; Blessing Muzarabani 2/18, Tendai Chatara 2/32, Ryan Burl 1/13) Afghanistan won by four…
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Kaia, Burl fifties fail to save Zimbabwe as Afghanistan clinch series
Zimbabwe – 228 all out in 50 overs (Innocent Kaia 63, Ryan Burl 51*, Sikandar Raza 40; Fareed Ahmad 3/56, Mohammad Nabi 2/31, Fazalhaq Farooqi 2/34) Afghanistan – 229-2 in 44.3 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 120*, Rahmat Shah 88, Rahmanullah Gurbaz 4; Donald Tiripano 1/32, Blessing Muzarabani 1/42) Afghanistan won by eight wickets Opening batter Innocent…
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Kaia, Burl fifties fail to save Zimbabwe as Afghanistan clinch series
Zimbabwe – 228 all out in 50 overs (Innocent Kaia 63, Ryan Burl 51*, Sikandar Raza 40; Fareed Ahmad 3/56, Mohammad Nabi 2/31, Fazalhaq Farooqi 2/34) Afghanistan – 229-2 in 44.3 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 120*, Rahmat Shah 88, Rahmanullah Gurbaz 4; Donald Tiripano 1/32, Blessing Muzarabani 1/42) Afghanistan won by eight wickets Opening batter…
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Zimbabwe’s Badminton athlete Thabani Mathe poised for a brighter future
The sky is the beginning for Thabani Mathe, a 24-year-old Badminton athlete who is raising Zimbabwe’s flag high locally and on the international scene. Spiked Online Media caught up with Thabani, a first Seed for the Zimbabwe National Badminton Team in all the 3 categories. He shared with us his journey in the sport. “I…
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Smooth sail for sporting activities in schools
By Marlvin Ngiza Sporting activities are going well in schools following a green light given by the cabinet recently. The cabinet recently resolved the resumption of all sporting activities in primary schools and ordered all secondary schools that have reached 70 percent of second dose vaccination to resume non-contact events. Sports as part of learning…
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OK Grand Challenge: biggest promotional brand in Southern Africa
The OK Grand Challenge campaign is now the biggest promotional retail brand not only at the country level but in Southern Africa. Having stood the test of time over the years, the OK Grand Challenge is attracting participants in the grocery retail and wholesaling value chain, incorporating horse racing as one of its biggest drawcards.…
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Muzarabani back to lead Zimbabwe attack against Afghanistan
Zimbabwe have named a 15-man squad for the three-match one-day international (ODI) series against Afghanistan that gets underway in Harare on Saturday. Blessing Muzarabani, who was at the Indian Premier League since March, is back to lead the home team’s pace attack. Led by captain Craig Ervine, the side includes 11 of the…
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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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Zimbabwe crumble in final T20I as Namibia seal historic series win
Namibia – 127-8 in 20 overs (Craig Williams 48, Ruben Trumpelmann 19*, Jan Frylinck 15; Wessly Madhevere 2/15, Luke Jongwe 2/16, Sikandar Raza 2/18) Zimbabwe – 95 all out in 19.1 overs (Tony Munyonga 28, Innocent Kaia 12, Sikandar Raza 12; Gerhard Erasmus 2/9, Jan Frylinck 2/25, Ben Shikongo 1/9) Namibia won by 32 runs…
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Madhevere fifty in vain as Namibia clinch thriller to level series again
Zimbabwe – 157-8 in 20 overs (Wessly Madhevere 50, Richmond Mutumbami 7, Craig Ervine 22; Bernard Scholtz 3/25, Pikky Ya France 1/17, David Wiese 1/33) Namibia – 161-4 in 20 overs (Gerhard Erasmus 59*, Michael van Lingen 51, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton 19; Luke Jongwe 2/35, Sikandar Raza 1/20, Tendai Chatara 1/24) Namibia won by…
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Madhevere, Raza and Chatara star as Zimbabwe take series lead
Namibia – 128-8 in 20 overs (Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton 28, Gerhard Erasmus 25, Zane Green 20; Sikandar Raza 3/16, Tendai Chatara 3/28, Wessly Madhevere 1/8) Zimbabwe – 129-2 in 17.1 overs (Wessly Madhevere 73*, Regis Chakabva 24*, Innocent Kaia 19; Jan Frylinck 1/21, Bernard Scholtz 1/25) Zimbabwe won by eight wickets Tendai Chatara and…
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Ervine, Shumba propel Zimbabwe to victory over Namibia in first T20I
Zimbabwe – 153-4 in 20 overs (Craig Ervine 55*, Sikandar Raza 37, Wessly Madhevere 23; Bernard Scholtz 2/19, Pikky Ya France 1/14, Gerhard Erasmus 1/15) Namibia – 146-5 in 20 overs (Divan la Cock 66, Craig Williams 25, Zane Green 19; Milton Shumba 3/16, Brandon Mavuta 1/20, Tendai Chatara 1/25) Zimbabwe won by seven…
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Hendricks century steers South Africa A to victory in final T20
South Africa A – 212-2 in 20 overs (Reeza Hendricks 101*, Ryan Rickelton 47, Jason Smith 30*; Ernest Masuku 2/34) Zimbabwe XI – 120-9 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 25, Milton Shumba 21, Wessly Madhevere 17; Junior Dala 3/19, Glenton Stuurman 3/23, Bjorn Fortuin 2/31) South Africa A won by 92 runs A dazzling…
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How AI will help referees at the 2022 World Cup
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 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 other rival…
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Zimbabwe XI recover to record big win over South Africa A
Zimbabwe XI – 135-9 in 20 overs (Ryan Burl 41, Milton Shumba 41, Wessly Madhevere 23; Gerald Coetzee 4/19, Glenton Stuurman 2/26, Bjorn Fortuin 1/1) South Africa A – 73 all out in 16 overs (Khaya Zondo 18, Heinrich Klaasen 14, Bjorn Fortuin 7; Milton Shumba 4/15, Sikandar Raza 3/18, Tanaka Chivanga 1/6) Zimbabwe…
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Raza leads spirited chase but Zimbabwe XI fall short in second T20
South Africa A – 224-4 in 20 overs (Lesiba Ngoepe 114, Reeza Hendricks 77, Tristan Stubbs 17*; Tendai Chatara 1/37, Sikandar Raza 1/37, Tanaka Chivanga 1/45) Zimbabwe XI – 202-9 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 82, Ryan Burl 30, Wessley Madhevere 19; Lizaad Williams 3/38, Gerald Coetzee 2/31, Bjorn Fortuin 2/36) South Africa A…
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Trio stars with bat as Zimbabwe A defeat Nepal in first T20
Nepal – 181-5 in 20 overs (Mohammad Aadil Alam 47*, Kushal Bhurtel 46, Rohit Paudel 36; Brandon Mavuta 1/29, Brad Evans 1/39, Luke Jongwe 1/42) Zimbabwe A – 182-4 in 18.5 overs (Tadiwanashe Marumani 56, Tony Munyonga 50, Innocent Kaia 30; Basir Ahamad 2/22, Karan KC 1/35, Sandeep Lamichhane 1/50) Zimbabwe A won by…
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Zimbabwe XI go down fighting as South Africa A win decider
South Africa A – 287-9 in 50 overs (Tony de Zorzi 78, Khaya Zondo 60, Ryan Rickelton 47; Wellington Masakadza 4/44, Tanaka Chivanga 3/43, Tendai Chatara 1/54) Zimbabwe XI – 251 all out in 47.2 overs (Kevin Kasuza 66, Donald Tiripano 48, Richmond Mutumbami 39; Andile Phehlukwayo 4/32, Gerald Coetzee 2/40, Lizaad Williams 1/39) …
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Bad light ends play early as South Africa A level series
South Africa A – 266-6 in 46.5 overs (Reeza Hendricks 102, Ryan Rickelton 63, Heinrich Klaasen 28*; Tendai Chatara 2/44, Wellington Masakadza 2/49, Sikandar Raza 2/56) Zimbabwe XI – 93-4 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 39*, Mlton Shumba 31*, Takudzwanashe Kaitano 14; Lizaad Williams 2/19, Gerald Coetzee 1/2, Daryn Dupavillon 1/10) South Africa A…
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Zimbabwe XI defeat South Africa ‘A’ in first one-dayer
South Africa A – 273-7 in 50 overs (Andile Phehlukwayo 87, Heinrich Klaasen 58, Theunis de Bruyn 32; Donald Tiripano 4/57, Tendai Chatara 2/39, Sikandar Raza 1/47) Zimbabwe XI – 266-6 in 48.5 overs (Sikandar Raza 59, Prince Masvaure 49, Milton Shumba 45*; Reeza Hendricks 2/24, Lizaad Williams 2/29, Gerald Coetzee 1/43) Zimbabwe XI…
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Busy schedule for Zimbabwe Cricket
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has confirmed a busy schedule ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022 on home soil, with South Africa A, Namibia and Afghanistan all touring the country for limited-overs series from this April to June. The period also includes an away tour to Nepal. Zimbabwe XI will get…