HARARE – Local Paralympians have petitioned the Zimbabwe National Paralympics Committee (ZNPC) accusing the board of failing to develop the sports as part of their mandate and for operating in isolation. Zimbabwe was only represented by six athletes at last month’s Paralympics Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after ZNPC failed to send a host…
HARARE – Cement manufacturer PPC will this year bankroll the Cosafa Under-20 football tournament as it marks a return after a three-year sabbatical. The tournament was last held in 2013 when South Africa claimed the title with a 2-0 victory over Kenya in the final. This year’s tournament will see 14 countries taking part, with…
HARARE – The National Federation of Zimbabwe Bodybuilding and Fitness (NFZBBF) has joined hands with the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) to combat the use of steroids and illegal supplements. A number of bodybuilders have used steroids and prohibited supplements which have harmful side effects to the body. NFZBBF secretary Claude Shambare said the move…
HARARE – The National Federation of Zimbabwe Bodybuilding and Fitness (NFZBBF) is making today’s Mr and Ms Zimbabwe contest a family show by including a children’s category at the event. The contest is scheduled for this evening at the Harare International School in Mt Pleasant with as many categories never experienced before in local bodybuilding…
HARARE – Harare City assistant coach Witness Munkuli says they are ready to face an FC Platinum backlash when the two sides clash in the Chibuku Super Cup semi-final at Mandava Stadium today. The Sunshine Boys defeated the platinum miners 2-1 in a league match at Rufaro Stadium earlier this month — a result that…
HARARE – The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has summoned FC Platinum mentor Norman Mapeza and Dynamos assistant coach Murape Murape to appear before their Disciplinary Committee. Both coaches have been charged “for allegedly committing acts of misconduct” arising from their behaviour during their teams’ matches. [Adz] Mapeza completely lost his cool after watching his side…
HARARE – Highlanders coach Erol Akbay wants his side to remain focused and put their eyes on the money when they face Ngezi Platinum Stars in the Chibuku Super Cup semi-final at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon. The Dutch gaffer expressed confidence that his side are close to realising their dream of a league and cup…
ZVISHAVANE – FC Platinum produced a clinical display to dump defending champions Harare City out of the Chibuku Super Cup and keep their hopes for a league and cup double alive in an incident-filled encounter here yesterday. Rodwell Chinyengetere, Charles Sibanda and Marshal Mudehwe scored for the platinum miners to ensure a comfortable passage into…
HARARE – The two FC Platinum players, Charles Sibanda and Winston Mhango, who were involved in an accident on Saturday night on their way to Bulawayo after their Chibuku Super Cup semifinal victory against Harare City — are now out of danger. FC Platinum spokesperson Chido Chizondo last night told the Daily News that the…
HARARE – Rising BMX rider Emmanuel Gore re-affirmed his growing status as one of the hottest emerging riders in the country after winning the 2016 Zimbabwe BMX Inter-Provincial Series held in Bulawayo over the weekend. The St John’s Preparatory School, Grade Two pupil, buoyed by his recent exploits in South Africa where he came second…
