DYNAMOS coach Genesis ‘‘Kaka’’ Mangombe is radiating confidence ahead of Sunday’s clash against perennial rivals Highlanders in the Jairos Jiri Cup at Barbourfields Stadium.Though the fixture is supposed to be a mere pre-season curtain-raiser, the weight of the rivalry ensures there is no such thing as a “friendly” when the country’s two biggest clubs collide.The…
GATEWAY High School played host to an exhilarating annual table tennis invitational tournament which saw nine schools competing in team and individual events.The tournament featured junior and senior categories for boys and girls. In the team events, Gateway High School’s girls’ team clinched the gold medal with Winwood College’s ‘A’ team finishing with a silver,…
TOPFLIGHT coaches have predicted one of the toughest Castle Lager Premiership campaigns, citing aggressive recruitment drives and high-level pre-season preparations across the board.As the new season looms, coaches from Scottland, Dynamos, Highlanders, CAPS United, Hardrock FC and FC Hunters agree that the gap between the “big guns” and the rest of the league is rapidly…
ZIMBABWE’S powerlifting and bodybuilding trio — Chido Maenzanise, Spiwe Munyaka and Simba Mhaka- delivered standout performances at the 2026 World Championship of Bodybuilding & Powerlifting held in Dubai from February 7 to 9.Maenzanise secured first place in her category and finished second overall among a tight field of contenders from countries such as Britain, Australia,…
ZIMBABWE’S powerlifting and bodybuilding trio — Chido Maenzanise, Spiwe Munyaka and Simba Mhaka- delivered standout performances at the 2026 World Championship of Bodybuilding & Powerlifting held in Dubai from February 7 to 9.Maenzanise secured first place in her category and finished second overall among a tight field of contenders from countries such as Britain, Australia,…
THE race for national team selection begins in earnest in the capital when the country’s leading emerging chess talents converge at Dominican Convent High School for the Zimbabwe Open Cadets and Youth Chess Championships.Hundreds of participants are expected to compete in the U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 categories across the Open and Girls’…
REIGNING Premiership champions Scottland have entered into a US$1.5 million deal with South African top-flight side Durban City under which the two clubs will collaborate on talent identification and development.The historic deal, which will see the two clubs hosting tournaments for Under-15 to Under-19 age groups, was announced by Scottland governor Tonderai Sakupwanya at a…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER OLYMPIAN Isaac Mpofu underlined his remarkable consistency by winning the Old Mutual Harare Marathon, which was held at Old Georgians Sports Club in the capital yesterday morning. The World Athletics–recognised race saw Mpofu clinch the gold in 2 hours, 18 minutes, and 25 seconds, ahead of Owen Slowly, who finished in…
IT ALL began in 2016 when businessman Wicknell Chivayo signed a sponsorship deal with then Zifa president Phillip Chiyangwa that was worth US$1 million.Since then there has been no let up, as the businessman has been involved in a number of super flex moves, including the Tom Saintfiet national team bailout, endless donations to Scottland…
ZIMBABWEAN netball star Thandazile Ndlovu believes his month-long stint in Singapore’s Deloitte Netball Super League will unlock bigger doors for her.Ndlovu, a goal shooter for ZPCS’ Correctional Queens and the national netball team, secured the move to the Deloitte Netball Super League, facilitated by a United Kingdom-based agency called Step Out 7 as part of…
