HARARE – Former Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) director-general, Charles Nhemachena, was yesterday brought before the court charged with defrauding his employer of $56 283. Nhemachena, 58, is being charged with fraud and criminal abuse of office as he initiated the increment of his salary without the approval of the SRC Board. Prosecutor Sebatian Mutizirwa…
HARARE – The local sporting fraternity has hailed the appointment of swimming icon Kirsty Coventry as Zimbabwe’s minister of Sports, Arts and Recreation by President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday. She takes over from Kazembe Kazembe, who earlier had replaced Makhosini Hlongwane in November 2017. Coventry is the most decorated female African Olympian swimmer with seven medals…
HARARE – Former World Boxing Council (WBC) silver welterweight champion Charles Manyuchi is set to host an international tournament in Chivhu tomorrow courtesy of his academy. The Charles Manyuchi Sports Academy in partnership with Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) will tomorrow evening present the Zimbabwe versus Zambia boxing tournament with the neighbours being represented by Exodus…
HARARE – Ronald Pfumbidzai is upbeat about the national team’s chances of downing Congo Brazzaville in their own backyard and reckons Sunday’s showdown will present a big test for the Warriors’ pedigree to qualify for the 2019 African Nations Cup finals. The Warriors are scheduled to leave the country this afternoon abroad an Ethiopian Airways…
HARARE – Newly-appointed Zimbabwe Cricket coach Lalchand Rajput has lauded national team players’ attitude and commitment towards the game adding that it has made his role as substantive gaffer relatively much easier. The former Afghanistan mentor credited for bringing about the Asian side’s Test status has also had a successful stint with his native Indian…
HARARE – ZIFA president Philip Chiyangwa has challenged Warriors coach Sunday Chidzambwa and his charges to go and bring maximum points from Congo to boost their chances of qualifying for the 2019 African Cup of Nations Cup finals. Chiyangwa yesterday found time from his busy schedule, having earlier been sworn in as a Member of…
HARARE – Three Zimbabwe Wheelchair and Hand Cycle Association athletes have been invited to Russia for an International Wheelchair Marathon set for Sochi early next month. The event, a half marathon (21,095km) is scheduled for Sochi on October 9 with participants set to arrive in Russia two days earlier to register for the event. The…
HARARE – CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe was pleased by Milton Ncube’s performance during Sunday 2-1 win over Nichrut FC in a Castle Lager Premiership match at the National Sports Stadium. Ncube was instrumental throughout the afternoon as he provided assists for both goals scored by Wisdom Mutasa and Hardlife Zvirekwi. Makepekepe took the lead…
HARARE – The eagerly-anticipated rescheduled Castle Lager Premiership match between bitter rivals Highlanders and Dynamos has now been set for this coming Sunday at Barbourfields Stadium. The match was twice postponed last month due to other pressing issues but according to communication released by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) yesterday, the two teams will play…
BULAWAYO – After the 1-2 loss to Ngezi Platinum Stars at home on Sunday, Highlanders technical manager Madinda Ndlovu, pictured, has promised to make a big announcement in due course. This has heightened tension among the Bosso faithful as there is a lot of speculation going around after the statements. Ngezi Platinum took the lead…
