South Africa: Joburg Bangla Tigers Claim Zim Afro T10 Title

[ad_1] JOBURG Bangla Tigers have been crowned the 2024 Zim Afro T10 champions after they defeated Cape Town Samp Army off the very last delivery by just five runs in a thrilling final at Harare Sports Club last night. Samp Army won the toss and put Tigers in to bat. Kusal Perera led the way, scoring 33 off 11 balls, with four sixes and a four, in an opening partnership of 59 in only 3.4 overs with Mohammad Shahzad. Shahzad […]

October 2, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Bira Rembira Makes History

[ad_1] The inaugural "Bira Rembira" festival which was held at Gwanzura Stadium in Highfield, Harare, lived to its billing as lined-up acts delivered spectacular performances. The event, which started on Friday afternoon, had schoolchildren taking to the stage to showcase their talent. Mbira players from Mt Pleasant High School, Domboramwari School, Herman Gmeiner Secondary, and Prince Edward School enthralled fans, setting the mood for the main bash. The festival, which was held as part of mbira month, saw seasoned musicians […]

October 2, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Dhuterere Absence Not Felt As Thousands Attend

[ad_1] LEICESTER'S Abbey Park was the place to be for thousands of music fans from across the United Kingdom over the bank holiday weekend. Sponsored by Diaspora Insurance, the second edition of the Africa Music Festival featured top continental acts, among them Congolese Rhumba giant Koffi Olomide, South African sensation Makhadzi, Zimbabwe's Alick Macheso and Tocky Vibes as well as the likes of Spyro, Chef 187, and Nkosazana Daughter. Mambo […]

August 30, 2024 3

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Zimbabwe: Tourism Sector Jobs Rise Above Pre-Covid-19 Levels

[ad_1] Leonard Ncube — Bulawayo Bureau THE country's tourism industry is poised for a major turnaround amid positive growth in arrivals and bookings, which has seen the sector's employment levels rising above pre-Covid-19 figures. The global Covid-19 pandemic literally shut down to whole industry after countries imposed travel ban between 2020 and 2022. As a result, thousands of jobs were lost while some operators also closed. However, arrivals and bookings started picking up post Covid-19 lockdown and new job opportunities […]

August 29, 2024 3

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Zimbabwe: Admin Gaffe Rocks Dembare in Confed Cup

[ad_1] DYNAMOS missed a day's training in Botswana after one of the team's officials failed to communicate with 17 players and six officials, resulting in them missing a connecting flight from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg a fortnight ago, Zimpapers can reveal. The Glamour Boys travelled on August 15 for their August 18 CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round, first leg fixture against Zambia's ZESCO United in two batches. DeMbare travelled in batches and the first group had those 17 […]

August 29, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: The Other Side of Mai Rwizi

[ad_1] July 5, 2024, is a sad but memorable day for the late Susan Chenjerai's family, fans and followers. The veteran actress, musician and preacher breathed her last on this particular day after a short illness. President Mnangagwa accorded Chenjerai a State-assisted funeral. Her memorial service has been set for her Mbare residence in Harare this Saturday. Those who missed the funeral and burial are free to come and celebrate Chenjerai's well-lived life. With official documents stating that she died […]

August 29, 2024 1

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Zimbabwe: Khama Billiat Joins Warriors Afcon Qualifiers Squad After Backtracking On Retirement

[ad_1] Yadah Stars forward Khama Billiat has reversed his international retirement as he marks his return into the senior men's national team ahead of the coming 2025 AFCON Qualifiers. Billiat announced his decision on Wednesday after a meeting with the new Warriors coach Michael Nees. "I still feel I have something to offer to Zimbabwean football, locally and internationally. "I have been reflecting deeply, and i am convinced there is one chapter which remains unfinished- between Khama Billiat and the […]

August 29, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Soccer Betting Is On the Rise Among Young Zimbabweans – Our Study Found It Can Serve a Positive Purpose

[ad_1] Betting on soccer games is a popular pastime in many African countries. A 2024 report by GeoPoll found that 76.16% of respondents from Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria had gambled or placed bets and that soccer was by far the most popular sport to bet on. Young men (aged 16 to 34) make up the bulk of soccer bettors in those countries. Much has been written about the negative aspects of sports betting, including the risk […]

August 27, 2024 1

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Zimbabwe: Online Border Systems to Improve Efficiency

[ad_1] Zimbabwe is working towards introducing computerised and online border management systems at all entry points to improve efficiency, eliminate errors, reduce human interface and curb potential corruption. Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe toured the Immigration Department unit at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport yesterday to assess progress made so far. "We need to implement the integrated computerised system which the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage has embarked on which includes those in the civil […]

August 16, 2024 2

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