HARARE – A drought that ravaged the country in 2002 and wiped out livestock has become a strong weapon to fight starvation. Situated about 50 kms west of Karoi town, Chiwore Irrigation Scheme under Chief Dendera is transforming the lives of villagers here. Scheme chairperson Gibson Guvi said the scheme was started…
HARARE – China’s new ambassador to Zimbabwe Lin Lin would have been impressed had he chosen to use the toilets at Harare International Airport when he touched down on his new mission last month. His country’s strong presence in Zimbabwe would not have been lost on him as the toilets are labelled in Mandarin. Not…
JOHANNESBURG – Benjani Mwaruwari has insisted that he’s in no rush to find a club and said that he could possibly join up with SuperSport United next week. The 34-year-old Zimbabwean has been linked with a return to the PSL since last year and, although a number of PSL clubs have been connected to the…
BULAWAYO – Zapu President Dumiso Dabengwa said the late Vice President Joshua Nkomo would be very happy with the Constitutional Select Committee (Copac) draft constitution although it needs to be polished up. “There are several positive formulations in the current draft. Actually from a Zapu point of view this draft has captured many issues covered…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe batting department has shown signs of improvement in training ahead of next month’s ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka, says coach Alan Butcher. Butcher was particularly delighted with the form of senior batsmen Hamilton Masakadza and Vusi Sibanda, describing their performance in training as “excellent.” The Zimbabweans, who leave for a…
HARARE – Former CAPS United centre-back James Bvumbi says the only way the fallen Cup Kings will reclaim their former glory is by restoring the club’s culture, system and tradition. Bvumbi, who followed up his playing days with a post as one of the coaches at the once vibrant CAPS United junior system, and later…
HARARE – Zimbabwean teenage golf sensation, Sean Crocker, this week rose 33 places in the positive on the latest American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Polo golf rankings. Son of former Zimbabwe Test cricketer Gary Crocker, Sean was ranked 67th a week ago, but leaped to number 34 on the latest AJGA Polo rankings. The AJGA…
HARARE – Former Zimbabwe champions Monomotapa believe they are well-placed to regain the Castle Premiership title they won for the first time four years ago. Monomotapa — who host Shabanie Mine at Rufaro Stadium this afternoon, are currently third on the log standings behind log leaders Highlanders and second-placed Dynamos, making them a dark horse…
HARARE – Hardbody have appealed to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) over the alleged use of an improperly registered player by Blue Rangers in their Castle Premiership match played in Harare on Saturday. Rangers won 3-2. In a letter addressed to the PSL secretariat, Hardbody claims the player in question, Jambo Watare, who once turned…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Under-19 rugby coach Brighton Chivandire has made tactical changes to his forwards pack in anticipation of a physical approach from Namibia in today’s title-deciding Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) Youth Championship. Reece Surtees returns to hooker while Lazarus Chisaya, who played in the middle of the front row in the 42-0 demolition…
