The 15th edition of the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon is set to roar into life today (Sunday, July 2, 2023) in the scenic tourism destination of Victoria Falls. Organizers say the marathon, now widely recognized at the number 1 marathon in Africa, has attracted over 5 000 runners and tourists to the event this year. […] …
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WATCH: FC Platinum sink Gamecocks
Fungai Muderere in Zvishavane FC Platinum ………..(1) 2 Chicken Inn…………..(0) 0 TWO goals in the either half was all FC Platinum needed to condemn visting Chicken Inn to their second defeat of the season in a match played at Mandava Stadium on Saturday. Enterprising Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya drew first blood for Pure Platinum Play in the […] …
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Greenfuel burn Bulawayo Chiefs- Full match report
Ricky Zililo, ricky.zililo@chronicle.co.zw Bulawayo Chiefs 0-2 Greenfuel GREENFUEL FC resumed their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign with a well-deserved victory as they overcame Bulawayo Chiefs at Luveve Stadium on Saturday. Two first-half goals by Nqobile Ndlovu and Bukhosi Sibanda were enough to ensure that the Rodwell Dhlakama coached team bounced back from a 0-1 […] …
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Athletes arrive for 2023 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon
Leonard Ncube leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw VICTORIA Falls is a hive of activity as athletes and other stakeholders for the 2023 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon have started arriving for the event set for tomorrow, 2 July. This year’s marathon, with over 4 500 registered athletes according to organisers, marks the event sponsors Econet’s 25th anniversary. A group of […] …
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Chicken Inn upbeat ahead of FC Platnum
Fungai Muderere in Zvishavane Before kick off of a potentially explosive Week 13 fixture against FC Platinum at Mandava Stadium, Chicken Inn players are in high spirits as evidenced by their pre match rituals of singing on top of their voices in the team bus. The two teams clash at 3PM this Saturday as the […] …
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The inspiring journey of Joshua Nkomo, African hero
Raymond Jaravaza – raymondjaravaza@gmail.com IN the annals of African history, there are few figures as iconic and revered as the late Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo, affectionately known as Father Zimbabwe. A towering presence with an air of command, he captivated the international community when he made a resolute exit from a conference in London. This […] …
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Zanu-PF remembers Umdala Wethu with special rally
Nduduzo Tshuma, Zimpapers Elections Desk THE Zanu-PF rally to be addressed by President Mnangagwa at Nyele Primary School in Bulilima District, Matabeleland South Province today is a celebration as it is the rolling out of the ruling party’s massive campaign machinery ahead of the national elections on 23 August. It is a celebration in that […] …
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Bulawayo fans caught in between stumps and goal posts as soccer, cricket clash
Innocent Kurira, kuriralnnocent@gmail.com BULAWAYO finds itself in a perplexing situation this Sunday as two major sporting events vie for the attention of passionate sports fans. The clash is not just between different sports but also between loyalty and patriotism. The city is divided and the decision of which event to attend has become a conundrum […] …
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Women the backbone of Zanu-PF — President
Zvamaida Murwira/Joseph Madzimure, Harare Bureau WOMEN are the backbone of Zanu-PF and they should, in their numbers, drum up support for the ruling party to ensure a landslide and uncontested victory in the forthcoming harmonised elections, President Mnangagwa has said. The President, who is also Zanu-PF First Secretary, said women constituted the majority of voters […] …
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Tradition, innovation converge to celebrate love and creativity
Flora Fadzai Sibanda, florafadzaisibz@gmail.com “THEY promised and they delivered” — this is the resounding sentiment shared by attendees of the Lobola/Roora Expo, a groundbreaking event held recently in Bulawayo. It was an occasion unlike any other, with over 20 service providers, including some from outside the city, coming together to showcase everything related to lobola, […] …
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