Mankunzini’s freedom bid fails, con-artist and ex-cricketer remains locked up
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BULAWAYO – Notorious former small-time cricketer Dumisani Mankunzini, who has been behind bars for nearly three months now, has once again been denied bail and hauled back to cells on three charges of fraud.
He appeared before the...
Launch called off as new global rugby competition ‘not approved by World Rugby yet’
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HARARE – A new global rugby union competition – concept of a leading British sports marketing agency founded by former Manchester United MD Mike Harnan – will not have its much-anticipated grand launch this December after the...
Bournemouth, Watford and Burnley keeping eye on Reims’ Zimbabwean midfielder Munetsi
Stade de Reims’ Marshall Munetsi is attracting interest from Premier League and Championship clubs, according to Foot Mercato.
The 26-year-old Zimbabwean international is one of Ligue 1’s most underrated holding midfielders. Having arrived from South African outfit Orlando Pirates in...
Nick Welch, Antum Naqvi named in Zim Emerging squad to host South Africans
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HARARE – Nick Welch will aim to resurrect his career through a Zimbabwe Emerging side set to host their South African counterparts at the end of the month.
South Africa Emerging XI will arrive in Bulawayo on 30...
Battle heats up for African rugby presidency as winds of change blow
HARARE – Imbalance of power and grossly uneven distribution of financial resources will be the rallying point at Africa Rugby’s elective AGM next month as incumbent president Khaled Babbou faces a stern test from two challengers pledging far-reaching reforms...
‘He scored lots of goals because he was real, and that’s how he also...
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HARARE – Norman Maroto – the last player to reach the 20-goal mark in a season in Zimbabwe’s top-flight football league – achieved this scoring feat because he stayed true to himself, according to ex-teammate Leonard Fiyado.
Maroto...
Gush of fury as Sakunda, City of Harare plunge into nasty war of words...
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HARARE – Gloves have been taken off after Sakunda Holdings announced it has withdrawn its offer to refurbish the municipality-owned Rufaro Stadium, furiously accusing Harare’s city council of deliberately and “maliciously” foiling the deal for political reasons.
In...
Zim suffer blow as star flyhalf Prior and two key forwards ruled out of...
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KAMPALA – New Zimbabwe flyhalf Ian Prior, who has smoothly settled into the Sables line-up, will miss the Rugby Africa Cup final against Algeria here on Sunday to attend to other matters.
The 33-year-old halfback has made a...
EXCLUSIVE: ZIMCRICKET IN DILEMMA – 8 YEARS, 3 GOOD COACHES FIRED, POSSIBLY A FOURTH...
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HARARE – Ireland has poured pressure on Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) by snatching a historic first series win in the African country, leaving ZC in a Catch-22 situation as firing the head coach would bring unwanted attention to...
Zimbabwe name strong squad for Pakistan ‘A’ one-dayers to prepare for World Cup Qualifiers
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HARARE – As largely expected, with the forthcoming World Cup Qualifiers in mind, Zimbabwe has disguised its national team as a 'Select' side face touring Pakistan ‘A’ in four-one-dayers starting Wednesday.
Pakistan ‘A’ known as Pakistan Shaheens, are...