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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed four deaths resulting from two separate road accidents along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway and Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road.
According to police reports obtained by Pindula News, the first incident involved a trailer detaching from a Ford Ranger vehicle, causing the death of two pedestrians and injuring three others at the 36-kilometre mark on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road. Reads the report:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident in which two pedestrians were killed whilst three others were injured after being hit by a trailer which had unhooked from a Ford Ranger vehicle at the 36 kilometre peg along Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road on 04/08/23 at about 1730 hours.
</blockquote>
The second accident occurred this Saturday when a Toyota Hilux vehicle with foreign number plates experienced a tire blowout, resulting in one fatality and ten injuries at the 200-kilometre mark on Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road. Police reported:
<blockquote>
The ZRP reports a fatal road traffic accident which occurred today in the afternoon in which one person died on the spot whilst ten others were injured when a Toyota Hilux vehicle with foreign number plates burst a tyre resulting in the vehicle veering off the road before hitting a tree at the 200 kilometre peg along Bulawayo –Victoria Falls Road. The body of the victim was taken to St Lukes Hospital mortuary, Lupane for post mortem whilst the injured are admitted at the same hospital.
</blockquote>
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Police Report 4 Deaths From Bulawayo-Beitbridge, Bulawayo-Vic Falls Road Accidents

Zimbabwe Gems emerged victorious in a highly anticipated match against Barbados during the 13th-place playoffs of the 2023 Netball World Cup. The game took place on Friday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa.
Zimbabwe entered the tournament with the aim of surpassing their previous accomplishment of attaining the 8th position in the 2019 edition held in Liverpool. With aspirations of securing a spot within the top four, the Gems embarked on their World Cup campaign. However, their aspirations and performance did not align, rendering their goal an unattainable mission.
The Gems lost all of their group matches, but they improved in the subsequent rounds, which granted them an opportunity to contend for the 13th position. Their opponent in this crucial match was Barbados, a team they had previously suffered defeat against during the group stages. Nevertheless, the Zimbabwean team demonstrated resilience and determination, leaving their setbacks in the past.
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the Gems exacted sweet revenge upon Barbados, securing an impressive victory with a final score of 75 – 48. This triumph marked Zimbabwe’s final encounter at the 2023 Netball World Cup, concluding their journey in the tournament on a high note. They bow out with their heads up.
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Netball World Cup 2023: Zimbabwe Gems Beat Barbados To Finish Strong

Renowned American actor Dwayne Douglas Johnson, widely known as “The Rock,” has given a house in the United States of America to Zimbabwean UFC fighter, Themba Gorimbo.
Expressing his heartfelt sentiments, The Rock informed Gorimbo that he and his family are now welcome to reside with him in their new abode. The Rock said:
<blockquote>
This is your house, welcome home. You can bring your kids here, man. This place is yours. You don’t have to think about anything. Only thing you think about is your family, getting them over here and training to be a champion.
</blockquote>
Watch the video below for more.
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Johnson recently met with Themba Gorimbo whom he had <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/06/11/the-rock-offers-support-to-zimbabwean-ufc-fighter-gorimbo-after-7-49-bank-balance-revelation/">pledged to support financially</a> in June. Johnson posted a video on Instagram, stating that he was moved and motivated by Gorimbo’s story. Gorimbo had won his first UFC fight with only $7 in his bank account. After the fight, he sold his fight gear online and made $7,000, which he used to build a <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">bush pump</a> to provide clean water to his village back in Zimbabwe.
Gorimbo went to America with limited funds and slept on a couch in the gym due to a lack of resources and training space. Despite his financial struggles, he received support from his training partners and went on to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/05/28/themba-gorimbo-made-history-as-first-zimbabwean-to-win-a-ufc-fight/">make history as the first Zimbabwean to win a UFC fight.</a> Johnson, who had experienced similar financial struggles in the past, empathized with Gorimbo’s situation and offered to help him. This story highlights the importance of perseverance and the impact that support from others can have on achieving one’s goals. 
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WATCH: The Rock Gives A House To Zimbabwean UFC Fighter

The Zimbabwean netball team, the Gems, secured a 68-40 victory over Singapore, providing them with an opportunity to contest for the 13th position in the ongoing Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.
This win followed their 71-36 thrashing of Sri Lanka in their second match of the preliminaries stage two. Despite finishing at the bottom of their pool matches, the Gems are now grouped with Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Barbados in Pool E to contest for the bottom four positions.
A win in their upcoming game against Barbados would secure the 13th position for the Gems, while a loss would place them in the 14th position.
Team captain Felisitus Kwangwa expressed satisfaction with the team’s efforts, emphasising the need to maintain the winning performance to secure a perfect finish. She said:
<blockquote>
We are happy that we managed to push ourselves throughout the game. It was really tough, you could tell that everyone was tired. Our bodies couldn’t move anymore, but we really wanted this win so that we can prove ourselves. Though it’s probably too late, like I always said, there is, however, something to look forward to, which is winning until the final whistle.
</blockquote>
In their previous matches, the Gems lacked fighting spirit and a concrete game plan, but changes in the attacking side, such as versatile player Nicole Muzanenhamo’s shift from centre to goal attack position, have yielded positive results. Elizabeth “Stretchy” Mushore was recognised as the player of the match after her exceptional performance in defence. The Gems will look to build on these recent wins to end the tournament on a high note.
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Zimbabwe's Gems Secure Chance For 13th Place Finish With Win Against Singapore

Zimbabwe’s national netball team, the Gems, lost 86-30 to Australia in their opening match of the Netball World Cup underway in South Africa.
The tournament features 16 teams divided into four pools, with the top three from each pool progressing to the second stage. See pools below:
<ul>
<li>Pool A: Australia, Tonga, Zimbabwe, and Fiji</li>
<li>Pool B: England, Malawi, Scotland and Barbados</li>
<li>Pool C: Jamaica, South Africa, Wales and Sri Lanka</li>
<li>Pool D: New Zealand, Uganda, Trinidad &amp; Tobago and Singapore</li>
</ul>
There are three stages – two group stages, followed by a knockout and placing phase. The tournament features a round-robin format in the first stage, with each team playing three games. The top three teams from Pool A and B move forward to form Pool F, while the top three teams in Pool C and D form Pool G. The bottom team from each pool is effectively eliminated from the main competition, but moves into Group E to contest 13th to 16th place.
The second stage (Monday, July 31 – Thursday, August 3) sees the top two teams from Pool F and Pool G compete in a knockout phase to determine the winner. Once all the matches have been played, the top two teams in Pool F and Pool G qualify for the semi-finals. The remaining teams can no longer win the World Cup, but move on to final classification matches.
During the third stage of the tournament, matches are played to a result as there can be no draws. The semi-finals feature a crossover between Pool F and Pool G, with the winners progressing to the gold and silver medal match and the losers competing for bronze. Teams finishing third or fourth in Group F or G compete for fifth to eighth place, while the top two teams in Group E play a final classification match for 13th and 14th place, and the bottom two teams play for 15th and 16th place.
The Gems’ loss to Australia in their opening match is a setback, but the team will have further opportunities to progress to the knockout stage. The tournament promises to be exciting, with some of the world’s best netball teams competing for the title.
At the previous Netball World Cup in Liverpool in 2019, the Gems finished in eighth place. Australia is currently ranked number 1 while Zimbabwe is number 13.
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Zimbabwe's Gems Lose 2023 Netball World Cup Opening Match To Australia

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently met with Themba Gorimbo, a Zimbabwean UFC fighter whom he had <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/06/11/the-rock-offers-support-to-zimbabwean-ufc-fighter-gorimbo-after-7-49-bank-balance-revelation/">pledged to support financially</a> in June. Johnson posted a video on Instagram, stating that he was moved and motivated by Gorimbo’s story. Gorimbo had won his first UFC fight with only $7 in his bank account. After the fight, he sold his fight gear online and made $7,000, which he used to build a <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">bush pump</a> to provide clean water to his village back in Zimbabwe. Johnson had offered to assist Gorimbo after learning of his financial struggles, and he flew to Miami to meet with him and offer his support.
Gorimbo went to America with limited funds and slept on a couch in the gym due to a lack of resources and training space. Despite his financial struggles, he received support from his training partners and went on to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/05/28/themba-gorimbo-made-history-as-first-zimbabwean-to-win-a-ufc-fight/">make history as the first Zimbabwean to win a UFC fight.</a> Johnson, who had experienced similar financial struggles in the past, empathized with Gorimbo’s situation and offered to help him. This story highlights the importance of perseverance and the impact that support from others can have on achieving one’s goals. In an Instagram post seen by Pindula News, the Rock said:
<blockquote>
We’ve never met but I had to fly to Miami to look this man @thembagorimbo_mma the eyes, hug him and shake his hand. I’ve been moved &amp; motivated by his story.
He recently won his first fight in the @UFC. He had $7 bucks in his bank account when he won. He sleeps on a couch in the gym.
After the fight, he sold his fight gear (trunks &amp; gloves) online and made $7,000. Instead of using the money to find a place to live, he built a bush pump so his village back in Zimbabwe can have clean water.
He never asked me for anything, but I just wanted to help the guy out. $7 Bucks ya know.
And I felt the MANA &amp; emotion in every hug.
Very good and very special day.
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Gorimbo had <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/5/22/23732740/themba-gorimbo-only-had-7-in-bank-account-ahead-of-ufc-vegas-73-praises-great-guy-colby-covington">revealed that he had only US$7.49 in his bank account</a> ahead of UFC Vegas 73 win over Japanese Takashi Sato. Gorimbo said during his post-fight media scrum:
<blockquote>
I’ve been broke. I came to America seven weeks ago without money. I only had enough money to fly, get to the airport to the gym, stayed at the gym, and then a friend sent me $200.
It’s been a roller coaster. I didn’t have money, if you look at my bank account there’s $7 right now. In my bank account, there’s $7, and I have to enjoy this. I don’t know how much I’m getting paid. All I’ve been focused on for this fight was to get the win. The win was the most important thing, the money is the byproduct of getting the win.
</blockquote>
Gorimbo said he lacked a team and training space for his fight, so he resorted to sleeping on a couch in Miami’s MMA Masters gym. Despite financial struggles, he received support from his training partners, including Colby Covington, who may become the next challenger for the UFC welterweight title. Gorimbo praised Covington as a great man and expressed his commitment to continuing with his current team.
After the revelation, the Rock last month described the situation as “crazy” adding that it brought back many emotions and memories. He added:
<blockquote>
$7.49 in this fighter’s bank account. I once had $7 bucks too. I’ve been there on that grind. Got your back, brother. I’ll help. You got this. I’ll be in touch.
</blockquote>
Themba Gorimbo, a welterweight UFC fighter from <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Bikita/">Bikita</a> in eastern Zimbabwe, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/05/28/themba-gorimbo-made-history-as-first-zimbabwean-to-win-a-ufc-fight/">made history</a> by becoming the first Zimbabwean to win a fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) when he defeated Takashi Sato in May.
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DStv’s SuperSport will provide coverage of the 2023 Netball World Cup, which commences in South Africa on Friday through its ‘Here for Her’ channel.
Zimbabwean sports enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the success of the Zimbabwe Gems, the senior netball team.
MultiChoice Zimbabwe’s Public Relations Manager, Liz Dziva, confirmed that all matches would be broadcast on the SuperSport Variety 3 channel throughout the tournament. She added:
<blockquote>
The Gems are loved and greatly supported across Zimbabwe and we can catch all their action on this channel, which will provide coverage from Friday July 28 to Sunday August 6.
The coverage is not only the broadcast of a major sporting event. It is equally a tribute to women in sport and this coverage helps SuperSport continue to promote women in sport across the world. In an exciting first there is an all-female SuperSport production crew involved, helping ensure full access to all 64 matches.
</blockquote>
The SuperSport Variety 3 Here for Her channel has been operational since July 17 and is available to customers ranging from DStv Access to Premium packages. Zimbabwe’s opening game against Australia is scheduled for 11 am on July 28, with the tournament’s opening ceremony commencing at 4 pm on the same day.
<h3>African Teams in Preliminaries Stage 1:</h3>
<h3>SOUTH AFRICA</h3>
<ul>
<li>July 28 (11 am) v Australia.</li>
<li>July 29 (4 pm) v Sri Lanka.</li>
<li>July 30 (6 pm) v Jamaica.</li>
</ul>
ZIMBABWE
<ul>
<li>July 28 (11 am) v Australia.</li>
<li>July 29 (9 am) v Fiji.</li>
<li>July 30 (6 pm) v Tonga.</li>
</ul>
UGANDA
<ul>
<li>July 28 (9am) v Japan.</li>
<li>July 29 (9 am) v New Zealand.</li>
<li>July 30 (4 pm) v Trinidad and Tobago.</li>
</ul>
MALAWI
<ul>
<li>July 28 (8 pm) v Scotland.</li>
<li>July 29 (6 pm) v England,</li>
<li>August 3 (11 am) v Barbados.</li>
</ul>
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Journalist <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Stanley_Gama">Stanley Gama</a>, who is a former editor of the Daily News, says SRC chairperson <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Gerald_Mlotshwa">Gerald Mlotshwa</a> and some board members are to blame for the suspension of Zimbabwe from international football by FIFA over a year ago.
Zimbabwe was suspended by FIFA in February last year for third-party interference, after the SRC suspended the ZIFA executive, led by Felton Kamambo, for a number of allegations, among them, failure to account for public funds and sexual harassment of female referees.
On Monday, 10 July, FIFA lifted the suspension on Zimbabwe and appointed a normalisation committee.
Gama said Mlotshwa failed to learn from his past mistake when SRC was forced to reinstate the Zimbabwe Cricket Board after the country was banned by the International Cricket Council. <a href="https://twitter.com/gama_stanley/status/1678593919808860162?s=20">Said Gama</a>:
<blockquote>
The Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) led by [President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s] son-in-law Gerald Mlotshwa and the likes of [Karen Mutasa], wife to businessman Shingi Mutasa is to blame for Zimbabwe’s long isolation from football because of their shambolic and unwise decision to suspend the ZIFA Board.
Admittedly, the Felton Kamambo board was the worst in living memory, but for SRC to take the foolish decision to suspend them was obviously going to attract serious action from FIFA who don’t take kindly to political interference in football. SRC is a government arm…
The truth is the SRC is made up of politically connected and well-up people who follow elitist sports like polo and who do not understand football at all.
They don’t understand the pain of a township boy/girl missing out on international football. Mlotshwa does not learn.
He suspended the Zimbabwe Cricket Board and the ICC suspended Zimbabwe. They were only reinstated after the SRC lifted the suspension.
</blockquote>
The SRC suspended the ZC board in June 2019 over allegations of electoral malpractices and financial misappropriation in a move that was deemed as “government interference” by the ICC.
On 24 July, ICC wrote to SRC directing them to “unconditionally” reinstate the ousted board or risk termination of their membership.
The SRC reversed its decision after two Zimbabwean senior sides at the T20 World Cup qualifiers had already been replaced by Namibia and Nigeria. 
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"Gerald Mlotshwa, Karen Mutasa To Blame For FIFA Ban"

CAPS United has issued a statement refuting reports of Lloyd Chitembwe’s resignation as coach. The club expressed concern over the fake news circulating and confirmed that Chitembwe is still in charge. Said the club in a statement:
<blockquote>
CAPS United has noted with great concern the fake news that is circulating about our Coach Lloyd Chitembwe.
The club would like to categorically state that the coach is still at the helm and any developments to the contrary will be communicated through the official channels.
</blockquote>
The fake letter stated that CAPS United had announced that Coach Lloyd Chitembwe had resigned from the club, effective immediately. Read the letter:
<blockquote>
The Executive at CAPS UNITED F.C. would like to announce that Coach LLOYD CHITEMBWE has tendered his resignation from the club, effective immediately. This was received with sadness, as Coach CHITEMBWE has played a great role so far. That being said, The Team will respect his decision.
Meanwhile, assistant coach TOSTAO KWASHI will guide this ship while we figure out a way forward in relation to the post of Head Coach.
More details will follow. 
</blockquote>
The fake letter followed Chitembwe’s recent comments expressing dissatisfaction with the club’s management and considering leaving after a defeat to Bulawayo Chiefs. Speaking after CAPS United lost 2-1 to Bulawayo Chiefs on Saturday, Chitembwe said:
<blockquote>
You know I have been in football for a while particularly at Caps, both as a player and a coach. There are certain team dynamics that really need to be managed for the team to achieve greatness. In this case it’s very disappointing when some people are putting effort, but other people are bringing negative energy.
I’ve done enough but if it’s not good enough there’s no point to continue.
If the club is to go forward it needs someone else.
It’s premature to make a decision but it’s something I’m really, really considering.
</blockquote>
CAPS United made a strong start to the season, but recent results have been less impressive:
<ul>
<li>CAPS United 2-0 Manica Diamonds</li>
<li>Ngezi 0-0 CAPS United</li>
<li>CAPS United 1-0 Kariba</li>
<li>Black Rhinos 0-2 CAPS United</li>
<li>CAPS United 1-1 FC Platinum</li>
<li>Chicken Inn 0-0 CAPS United</li>
<li>CAPS United 0-2 Dynamos</li>
<li>Yadah 0-1 CAPS United</li>
<li>CAPS United 0-0 Hwange</li>
<li>CAPS United 1-1 Simba Bhora</li>
<li>Cranborne Bullets 2-1 CAPS United</li>
<li>CAPS United 1-2 Highlanders</li>
<li>Bulawayo Chiefs 2-1 CAPS United</li>
</ul>
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CAPS United Denies Chitembwe Resignation Reports

Zimbabwe Cricket Chevrons’ all-rounder, Sean Williams, has been named the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket Qualifier Player of the Tournament for his exceptional performance, despite the team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup. Williams scored 600 runs during the tournament, including three centuries, which was a remarkable achievement and earned him the prestigious title. 
The Chevrons failed to qualify for the World Cup despite topping the log standings in their qualifier group for some time.
During their last two Super Six matches, Zimbabwe needed two points to qualify for the Cricket World Cup, but they squandered both opportunities against an International Cricket Council full member and an associate side, just like in 2018.
In the recent match against Scotland, Zimbabwe needed to win, but they were bundled out for 41.1 overs, with Ryan Burl (83) and Wessley Madhevere (40) being the only batsmen to put up a fight.
The loss was a significant disappointment for the team and its fans, who had high hopes going into the match. Although Zimbabwe challenged Scotland to put up a formidable total on the board, they failed to chase it down, losing several key wickets early in their innings.
The loss left many fans questioning what went wrong for a team that had been performing well until this match. Despite the loss, Madhevere’s performance was a bright spot, as he played one of his better innings of late. This defeat adds to a long list of sporting heartbreaks for Zimbabwe, including many inflicted by the national senior soccer team, the Warriors.
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Zimbabwe's Sean Williams Named ICC Men's Cricket Qualifier Player Of The Tournament

Zimbabwe cricket star all-rounder Sean Williams has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for June despite the Chevrons’ failure to qualify for the ICC Men’s World Cup in India later this year.
Williams (36), has been recognised for his outstanding performances during the 2023 World Cup qualifiers.
He scored three centuries during the qualifiers that saw Zimbabwe being booted out after losing to Scotland.
The left-hand batsman who was captaining Zimbabwe started with an unbeaten 102 against Nepal, scored 174 versus USA and 142 when the Chevrons beat Oman in Bulawayo.
He could have made it four centuries but fell short of nine balls when he scored 91 runs against the Netherlands.
Williams could become the second Zimbabwean cricketer to win the monthly award since Sikandar Raza was honoured in August 2022.
The other nominees for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June are Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Harasana and Australia’s Travis Head.
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Sean Williams Nominated For ICC Men's Player Of The Month

Zimbabwe cricket team all-rounder Sikandar Raza says he is “devastated” and “shattered” following the Chevrons’ failure to qualify for the ICC Men’s World Cup.
In an emotional message posted on social media, Raza (37) said despite failing to qualify for the World Cup, he was proud of the progress the team has made. <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/devastated-hurt-broken-sikandar-raza-apologises-for-world-cup-heartbreak/">He wrote</a>:
<blockquote>
Devastated, hurt, broken, shattered, in pain and there are so many words that describes what we #Chevrons are feeling right now.
We are sorry that we couldn’t get the job done and made the dream a reality and I think it’s only natural to feel all those emotions BUT
I am incredibly proud of this team and how far we have come in a year
I am so proud of how we wore our heart on the sleeves
I am incredibly proud of our fans for making us believe and giving us so much love &amp; respect
I am so proud how far we have come as an organization.
</blockquote>
The Chevrons were on course to qualify for the World Cup after winning all four of their matches in the group stages and their opening Super Six match against Oman.
Zimbabwe needed to win one of their two remaining World Cup Qualifier Super Six games against Sri Lanka and Scotland but lost both.
The Chevrons lost to Sri Lanka and Scotland by nine wickets and 31 runs, respectively.
Raza was one of Zimbabwe’s top performers during the ICC World Cup qualifier as he finished with 325 runs and scalped nine wickets in seven games during the qualifiers.
The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be hosted by India From 5 October to 19 November 2023.
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Sikandar Raza "Shattered" By Chevrons' Failure To Qualify For World Cup

Zimbabwe’s senior men’s cricket team, the Chevrons, has failed to qualify for the World Cup despite topping the log standings in their qualifier group for some time.
During their last two Super Six matches, Zimbabwe needed two points to qualify for the Cricket World Cup, but they squandered both opportunities against an International Cricket Council full member and an associate side, just like in 2018.
In the recent match against Scotland, Zimbabwe needed to win, but they were bundled out for 41.1 overs, with Ryan Burl (83) and Wessley Madhevere (40) being the only batsmen to put up a fight. The team’s captain, Craig Ervine, expressed his disappointment after the match. He said:
<blockquote>
It’s a very difficult pill to swallow. I thought we did well to restrict them to 230. Unfortunately, that first initial spell from (Chris) Sole really put us on the back foot and just made it hard for us to recover from that position. Throughout the tournament, we played some extremely good cricket. It’s always nice to put those demons from 2018 behind us and had we gotten over the line today, nobody would have been asking about that unfortunately, we didn’t.
</blockquote>
The loss was a significant disappointment for the team and its fans, who had high hopes going into the match. Although Zimbabwe challenged Scotland to put up a formidable total on the board, they failed to chase it down, losing several key wickets early in their innings.
The loss left many fans questioning what went wrong for a team that had been performing well until this match. Despite the loss, Madhevere’s performance was a bright spot, as he played one of his better innings of late. This defeat adds to a long list of sporting heartbreaks for Zimbabwe, including many inflicted by the national senior soccer team, the Warriors.
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Near Miss: Zimbabwe Chevrons Fail To Qualify For Cricket World Cup

Zimbabwe are close from qualifying for the cricket World Cup after winning against Oman by 14 runs on Thursday at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. This was the Chevrons’ first match in Bulawayo having played all their group matches in Harare.
They scored 332-7 from 50 overs, with Sean Williams hitting his third hundred of the event. Oman put up a strong fight with the bat but were unable to overcome the massive Zimbabwe total, falling short by 14 runs. They scored 318-9.
Zimbabwe now tops the table, having won two matches against the West Indies and the Netherlands during the group stage. They are trying to qualify for the one-day showpiece, which they have missed out on for eight years.
The top two teams in the Super Six standings will qualify for the World Cup. Oman is all but out of contention. Despite starting the match with zero points, they pushed Zimbabwe hard.
Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani took three wickets to put Zimbabwe on the brink of victory, while Luke Jongwe made a remarkable catch on the boundary. Williams scored 142 off 103 balls, with 14 fours and three sixes, to provide the backbone of Zimbabwe’s innings.
If they win two of their three matches against Oman, <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Sri Lanka</a>, and Scotland, they will likely qualify for the World Cup. Zimbabwe last participated in the tournament in 2015.
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Cricket: Zimbabwe Move Closer To World Cup With Oman Win

Charles Manyuchi, arguably Zimbabwe’s greatest boxer, is set to end his illustrious career with one final fight against Malawian boxer, Sherif Kasongo, in a World Boxing Federation super-middleweight showdown on May 27.
Dubbed “The Grand Finale,” the fight’s venue has not yet been confirmed, but will be staged in Zimbabwe. He said:
<blockquote>
I am glad to be making this announcement but first things first. I have a very big fight ahead of me in which I am going to be defending my WBF belt on May 27 in Zimbabwe. The Charles Manyuchi Boxing Academy are promoting this bout and they are still considering the most ideal place to stage the fight given the significance it carries.
The fight has since been dubbed the Grand Finale as I will be exiting the boxing stage after the fight. But I cannot say much at the moment as I am occupied, busy with the modalities of the upcoming fight.
I have to prepare well for this fight. I know the responsibility that I will be carrying on my shoulders. This is going to be my last fight and I should leave the stage with honour and dignity.
That means I will spend most of my time in the coming weeks doing training. I need to spend more time in the gym preparing for the bout.
 I will discuss everything in detail when I have my last fight. I am very happy and I have been very lucky to have tested glory in the ring.
This is a sport that changed me in terms of personality and everything and I should also honour the game.
</blockquote>
Two other title fights featuring boxers from the Charles Manyuchi Boxing Academy will also be held on the same bill. Manyuchi will defend his WBF title, and after the fight, he is scheduled to receive honorary replica belts from all the organisations whose titles he has won. Manyuchi, who has won the ABU, WBC silver, and WBF titles, has a pro record of 25-4-1.
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Zimbabwean Boxer Charles Manyuchi Announces Retirement

Zimbabwe Kickboxing Association (ZIKA) has appointed Sean Mnangagwa, who is President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son, as its patron.
The President’s son is a soldier by profession and a captain in the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA).
Sean’s appointment came after Malawian kickboxers visited Zimbabwe a few days ago to improve relations between the two countries.
Speaking in an interview with <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/sean-mnangagwa-appointed-zika-patron/">H-Metro</a>, Sean, who studied at the University of International Business School and Economics in South Africa majoring in security and business management, Homeland Security, law enforcement, fire-fighting and related protective services between 2008 and 2011, said:
<blockquote>
I complement the efforts being made by the Zimbabwe Kickboxing Association in mobilising the youths and inviting foreign countries to take part in such grand initiatives.
I feel it’s incredibly significant to be a kickboxer. As Bruce Lee once said, “It’s better to be a warrior in a garden than to be a gardener in a war.”
The drill here is to remain physically and spiritually fit.
This initiative also works as an anti-alcohol and drug campaign, targeting communities in which unemployed young people resort to drinking and using narcotics to alleviate the stress of not having work.
Fight fit, stay fit and stay healthy.
</blockquote>
ZIKA president Tony Kamangira said that Zimbabwe and Malawi National Teams were competing for the first time in an international competition as a way of belatedly commemorating Africa Day.
The championship featured seven Malawian fighters who competed against their Zimbabwean counterparts.
Four Zimbabweans and three Malawian fighters won gold medals.
Kickboxing is a combat sport that involves punches and kicks, combining elements of boxing with martial arts techniques.
It can be practiced for self-defence, fitness, or as a competitive sport in tournaments and championships.
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Sean Mnangagwa Appointed Zimbabwe Kickboxing Association Patron

Cricket: the Zimbabwe Select won the six-game series against the Pakistan Shaheens 4-2 as Craig Ervine set a new national record by scoring 195 runs in a thrilling final match played Saturday. Ervine’s performance propelled the Zimbabwe Select to a 32-run victory. Ervine’s innings were the highlight of the day, which saw a total of 738 runs scored.
The Pakistan Shaheens won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Zimbabwe suffered an early setback when opener Joylord Gumbie was dismissed for a duck. A “duck” in cricket is when a batsman scores zero runs and is dismissed. It is a significant failure as it wastes a wicket. A “golden duck” is when a batsman is dismissed on their first ball.
Ervine and Innocent Kaia then put on a 187-run partnership for the second wicket before Kaia was dismissed for 92. Ervine continued to attack the bowling and reached his century off 89 balls. He went on to score 195 off 148 balls before being run out in the final over.
Zimbabwe finished their innings at 385 for 7. The Pakistan Shaheens were set a daunting target of almost 8 runs per over. They lost three early wickets but then mounted a spirited fightback, led by Rohail Nazir, Kamran Ghulam, and Mubasir Khan. Mubasir scored a brilliant century, but the Shaheens ultimately fell short, finishing with a total of 353. 
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Cricket: Zimbabwe Select Won 4-2 Against Pakistan Shaheens In Six-game Series

Themba Gorimbo, a welterweight UFC fighter from Zimbabwe, made history by becoming the first Zimbabwean to win a fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The UFC is an American mixed martial arts promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gorimbo, who hails from Bikita in eastern Zimbabwe, used his wrestling skills to gain control over his opponent, Takashi Sato (Japanese), for most of the first round. In the second round, Gorimbo floored Sato with an overhand right and continued to rain hammer fists on him until the end of the round.
Although the referee felt that Sato had done enough to escape danger, Gorimbo was declared the winner by unanimous decision. Gorimbo’s victory is significant for Zimbabwean mixed martial arts (MMA) and comes after he became the EFC welterweight champion in 2020, which served as a gateway for him to fight in other promotions and eventually sign with the UFC.
Despite facing numerous obstacles, including a recent loss and flu on fight day, Gorimbo has remained committed to his training and plans to spend more time in the US for future fight camps. He hopes that his story will inspire the next generation of African fighters.
Themba Gorimbo became EFC welterweight champion in 2020, paving the way for him to fight under other promotions before signing with the UFC. Although he lost his debut fight in February, he remained committed to his training to inspire future African fighters. Speaking after his recent victory, Gorimbo said after his loss in February, everyone back home viewed him with disdain, as if he were a repulsive individual. He told MMA Mania’s, Alex Behunin:
<blockquote>
You know, people kind of ignored me. People that I helped kind of ignored me. A lot of people, even people that were close to me, some of them are called my friends… even my own brother.
</blockquote>
Themba Gorimbo re-committed to his training in South Africa to redeem himself after his loss. He underwent a seven-week training camp in the US, which left him financially drained with only $7 in his bank account on fight night. Despite being sick with the flu on the day of the fight, he achieved a significant victory. Gorimbo was able to overcome various obstacles leading up to the fight, and he reflected on his doubters back home with a philosophical outlook. The 32-year-old continued:
<blockquote>
When you are on this journey, sometimes you get caught up and you think everything is fine.
But when you lose… that’s when the real stuff starts popping up. For those that ridiculed me back home, for those that backstabbed [me]… God bless them. I’m on my own path now. I didn’t lose them, they lost me.
</blockquote>
In the future, Gorimbo plans to spend more time in the US for training but will not move permanently. He wants his story to inspire the next generation of African fighters.
After winning his first UFC fight, he auctioned off his fight kit to raise funds for a water pump in his hometown. Gorimbo’s journey, from his village in Zimbabwe to the UFC, is a testament to the American Dream and serves as an inspiration to many African kids. Despite his success, he remains grounded and committed to making a positive impact on his community.
Some stats:
The match ended 0 3. The game was played on 20/05/2023 at 20:10, and the implied winner probabilities were: 47.62% (Takashi Sato), and 53.48% (Themba Gorimbo). See below:
<blockquote>
<table class="table table-bordered table-hover" id="table_1" style="width: 67.6402%;">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 23.5988%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.76">Sato</td>
<td style="width: 45.7227%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.59"> </td>
<td style="width: 347.61%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">Gorimbo</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table class="table table-bordered table-hover" id="table_1" style="width: 67.6909%;">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 23.5988%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.76">0</td>
<td style="width: 45.7227%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.59">Knockdowns</td>
<td style="width: 124.779%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 23.5988%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=88.15">56/76 73.7</td>
<td style="width: 45.7227%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">Total strikes %</td>
<td style="width: 124.779%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=86.77">110/158 69,6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 23.5988%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">30/47</td>
<td style="width: 45.7227%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">Significant strikes</td>
<td style="width: 124.779%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">33/56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 23.5988%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=71.33">63.8</td>
<td style="width: 45.7227%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.87">%</td>
<td style="width: 124.779%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=67.96">58,9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 23.5988%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">2/6</td>
<td style="width: 45.7227%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.71">Takedowns</td>
<td style="width: 124.779%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">3/8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 23.5988%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=73.16">33.3</td>
<td style="width: 45.7227%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">%</td>
<td style="width: 124.779%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=73.35">37.5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 23.5988%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.83">0</td>
<td style="width: 45.7227%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">Submission attempts</td>
<td style="width: 124.779%; text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.41">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</blockquote>
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Themba Gorimbo Made History As First Zimbabwean To Win A UFC Fight

<a href="https://africasacountry.com/2023/05/the-meanings-of-heath-streak/">Fungai Machirori</a> suggests that the career of Zimbabwean cricketing legend <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Heath_Streak/">Heath Streak</a> reflects the unresolved tensions of race and class in Zimbabwe. Machirori, a creative and communication and digital media specialist, says despite this, there are few white Zimbabwean sporting figures who can generate interest and discussion across the country’s many divides.
Recently, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2023/05/14/health-streak-battling-cancer/">news emerged of Streak’s critical illness as he battles advanced cancer</a>. Streak, a prominent figure in Zimbabwe’s golden cricketing era, made his one-day international debut in 1993 and test debut the following month. Streak remains Zimbabwe’s all-time leading wicket-taker in both Test and ODI cricket, and the only Zimbabwean to complete the double of 1000 Test runs and 100 Test wickets, and 2000 ODI runs and 200 ODI wickets.
Streak and South African Lance Klusener stood out on their sides for their fluency in local languages, in a sport where the majority of players were white. Streak was a native Ndebele speaker who could offer post-match interviews to local media news outlets in the language.
Zimbabwean cricket’s earliest teams rarely reflected the demographics of a black-majority nation, with most national players being white and generally coming from farming and private school backgrounds. Streak became the Zimbabwean team captain in 2000 but resigned amid tensions with the Zimbabwe Cricket Union board over payments and proposed team quotas based on race. He returned to Zimbabwe’s captaincy in 2002 but faced criticism for not taking more political stances favourable to the board and government. It was during Streak’s captaincy at the 2003 Cricket World Cup that <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Henry_Olonga/">Henry Olonga</a> and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Andy_Flower/">Andy Flower</a> wore black armbands in silent protest over the worsening social and political conditions in the nation.
By 2004, many white players including the Flower brothers and Campbell had left the international fold, and Streak retired from international cricket in 2005. Streak returned to the national team as a coach, first as a bowling coach in 2009, and then as a supporting coach in 2010, before becoming the national team coach in 2016. His tenure was shaky and saw Zimbabwe fail to qualify for the 2019 Cricket World Cup, and he was forced to resign.
In 2021, Streak became controversial after being banned from cricket for eight years by the International Cricket Council for his role in match-fixing in various leagues. Machirori says Streak’s career mirrors many of the unresolved tensions of race and class in Zimbabwe, yet he remains an integral part of Zimbabwe’s cricketing story and history.
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Heath Streak's Career Reflects Zimbabwe's Race And Class Tensions - Machirori

Former Zimbabwean cricketer and cricket coach Heath Streak is reportedly extremely ill.
In a Twitter post this Saturday, former Minister of Education, David Coltart who is an avid cricket fan, revealed the development without stating the nature of the illness. <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidColtart/status/1657260955774926848">He wrote</a>:
<blockquote>
This is a call to prayer warriors in #Zimbabwe and beyond. Heath Streak, one of the greatest cricketers our nation has ever produced, is extremely ill and needs our prayers. Please could we all be in prayer for him and his family.
</blockquote>
Streak played for and captained the Zimbabwe national cricket team and by his statistical record, he is the best bowler to have played for Zimbabwe.
He is the all-time leading wicket-taker for Zimbabwe in Test cricket with 216 wickets and in ODI cricket with 239 wickets.
Streak retired from international cricket in October 2005 to become captain of Warwickshire County Cricket Club having previously played county cricket for Hampshire in the United Kingdom.
In 2021, Streak was banned for eight years after being charged with multiple breaches of the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s anti-corruption code.
Streak committed the offences during his role as coach of Zimbabwe and various domestic teams around the world.
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Former Zimbabwean Cricketer Heath Streak "Extremely Ill" - Coltart

Zimbabwe Under20 rugby team defeated Kenya’s national U20 rugby team, Chipu, 28-7 on Sunday, to retain the Barthes U20 title and qualify for the Junior World Cup.
The match took place at Nyayo Stadium in Kenya.
The champions started strong, with Edward Sigauke scoring the first try to take a 7-0 lead shortly after kickoff. Simbarashe Kanyangarara added another try moments later, making it 14-0. In rugby, a try is worth five points and is scored by grounding the ball in the in-goal area of the opposing team with downward pressure. The team can then attempt a conversion kick for two additional points.
Kenya’s Laban Kipsang responded with a try, cutting the gap to 14-7. However, Zimbabwe extended their lead to 14 points at halftime after Alex Nyamunda scored a try.
In the second half, Zimbabwe was reduced to 14 men after Zuvunda Gutu received a straight red card, but this did not stop the Young Sables from sealing the win with a late try from Sigauke, who scored twice.
The results mean that both Kenya and Zimbabwe qualified for the World Rugby U20 Trophy. Kenya qualified as hosts, and Zimbabwe secured their spot by winning the Barthes U20 title.
The World Rugby U20 Trophy is scheduled for July 15 in Nairobi, and teams like Scotland, Hong Kong, and Samoa will participate. 
Zimbabwe advanced to the final of the Barthes Trophy after <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/04/26/zimbabwe-under-20-rugby-team-move-closer-to-world-cup-after-beating-tunisia-60-6">beating Tunisia 60-6</a> in a semifinal held at the Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.
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Zimbabwe Beat Kenya To Retain Barthes U20 Trophy, Qualify For World Cup

The Zimbabwe under-20 rugby team <a href="https://zbcnews.co.zw/2023/04/26/zimbabwe-thump-tunisia-60-6-to-reach-barthes-trophy-final/">advanced</a> to the final of the Barthes Trophy after beating Tunisia 60-6 in a semifinal held at the Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.
The Young Sables scored ten tries against Tunisia, with winger Edward Sigauke scoring two tries in the first half. In rugby, a try is worth five points and is scored by grounding the ball in the in-goal area of the opposing team with downward pressure. The team can then attempt a conversion kick for two additional points.
Fullback Simbarashe Kanyangarara also scored a try, and Brendon Marume added the conversions for Zimbabwe to take a 22-6 halftime lead.
In the second half, Zimbabwe dominated with 38 unanswered points, led by the midfield duo of Alex Nyamunda and Dion Khumalo. Zimbabwe is the defending champion of the Barthes Trophy. Young Sables Sables coach Shaun De Souza said after the match:
<blockquote>
I am very happy with the result, we played just watching the rain as we knew it was going to come but I am glad our game plan worked well and we managed to contain the physical Tunisians going forward we will work on our weaknesses as we aim to defend the title nothing else in mind.
</blockquote>
Retaining the continental title will see Zimbabwe qualify for the Junior World Cup.
Pundits echoed the coach’s sentiments saying Zimbabwe could have won by a huge margin if the young sables were not wasteful.
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Zimbabwe Under-20 Rugby Team Move Closer To World Cup After Beating Tunisia 60-6

South African broadcaster, DStv, has secured the right to broadcast the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
The development gives Zimbabwe’s cricket fans an opportunity to watch local hero Sikandar Raza live in action in the IPL.
According to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200009585/supersport-to-broadcast-razas-ipl-gig">NewsDay</a>, Raza became the fourth Zimbabwean to sign for an IPL side after Tatenda Taibu, Raymond Price, and Brendan Taylor.
The Indian Premier League is a men’s Twenty20 cricket league held annually in India.
On Friday, SuperSport announced that they will broadcast all the matches for this edition of the IPL. It said:
<blockquote>
Following updated conversations with the rights holder, DStv can confirm that all Indian Premier League matches in 2023 will be broadcast on SuperSport.
Your World of Champions SuperSport reached a commercial agreement with the rights holders to broadcast the IPL, starting today (yesterday).
</blockquote>
All 74 matches of the 16th tournament will be broadcast live. Marc Jury, chief executive of SuperSport, said:
<blockquote>
We are very happy to have reached an agreement to continue our partnership with the IPL that extends back to the inaugural event in 2008.
</blockquote>
The opening fixture, between the Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, was broadcast live on SuperSport.
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SuperSport Secures Rights To Broadcast Indian Premier League

Former Warriors midfielder, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Alois_Bunjira">Alois Bunjira</a>, has said Zimbabwean female boxer Kudakwashe “Take Money” Chiwandire deserved better treatment from Zimbabweans, especially businesswomen.
Chiwandire is still soul-searching following her defeat by Mexican Yamileth Mercado in a World Boxing Council super-bantamweight title showdown last weekend.
Chiwandire won the crown against Catherine Phiri of Zambia on February 26, 2023, at the Lusaka Government Complex. 
She defended the title and won against challenger Zulina Munoz of Mexico last year before she travelled to Mexico to fight Yamileth Mercado.
Chiwandire is demanding a rematch.
Bunjira who is aspiring to be the president of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) says Chiwandire deserved better treatment, especially from women who always talk about equal opportunities. In a Facebook post seen by Pindula News, Bunjira said:
<blockquote>
My heart bled, when our woman boxer, Kuda Chiwandire won the WBC world boxing crown in Zambia. I never saw any women celebrating or honouring her. She cast a lonely figure, until President ED invited her to the State House to reward her, 2 months later. Not even one corporate run by a woman came up with something as an incentive. 
Winning a World Crown is actually a marketing magnate. But with most companies having female marketing directors and executives, not even one came forward to use her for any marketing material. What a lost opportunity! 
Then came the time she was supposed to defend her Silver World Title in Harare. The fight was postponed several times due to a lack of funding. She was on the verge of being stripped of the title. No prominent top business corporates led by women, came forward to assist and bask in the glory …until the government chipped in to save the day, on the 11th hour. She won the fight at HICC. After the fight, all I saw were men in the boxing ring, led by honourable Tino Machakaire, celebrating and pledging incentives for Kuda. The Arena was jam-packed with men and very few women supporting Kuda during the fight.
After defending her silver crown she got the shot to challenge for the Gold World title, in Mexico. Again, she struggled to raise money to fund her trip to Mexico. The trip was almost cancelled and the chance taken away. She finally made it, God knows how, and only arrived in Mexico, a few hours before the title fight. Imagine a transatlantic journey, across 4 different time zones, and arriving a few hours from the fight, fatigue, jet lag and all. But she still gave a good account of herself and lost narrowly on a points decision. How would she have fared if she had trained well, travelled well, arrived a few days before the fight, acclimatized and rested???
After such a gallant fight in Mexico, Kuda Chiwandire arrives quietly back into the country, like nothing ever happened. Were we not supposed to celebrate this woman? Were we not supposed to give her a hero’s welcome at the airport, LIVE on ZTV? Where are the women in all this? Isn’t the ZTV CEO a woman by the way?
</blockquote>
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Kudakwashe "Take Money" Chiwandire Deserved Better Treatment - Bunjira

Veteran female boxer Monalisa “Queen of the Jungle” Sibanda has promised fireworks ahead of her African Boxing Union (ABU) middleweight title showdown against Mapule Ngubane of South Africa on Saturday.
The Sugarboy Malinga Boxing Stable-promoted bout takes place at the Donga La Boutique Hotel, Ladysmith in KwaZulu Natal.
Sibanda was originally scheduled to fight for the Women’s International Boxing Association lightweight world title against German Alicia Kummer this weekend but that fight has been shelved.
The postponement has paved the way for the Mabvuku-bred fighter to go for the ABU belt against the highly-rated Ngubane.
The 40-year-old said she was eager to win the continental piece which could leave her in a position to challenge for World Boxing Council (WBC) belts given the ABU is a subsidiary of the Number One ranked board on the planet.
Monalisa Sibanda spoke to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/tough-luck-kuda-over-to-you-monalisa/">The Herald</a>:
<blockquote>
As you know, I was supposed to be fighting Alicia Kummer of Germany for the WIBA world title this weekend, that fight has been shelved but I am still in it.
But, before I can plunge into that battle, I have an immediate task which is of paramount importance.
I am going to battle it out for the ABU title against Ngubane in South Africa on Saturday. This is a big step in my boxing career and I am looking forward to doing very well in this fight.
I know I stand a very good chance of winning this bout. I have been training very hard eyeing for the WIBA world title so I am in very good shape mentally and physically.
I have been working with different trainers including Kyokushin guru Samson Muripo. I am going to throw everything into this fight.
Remember ABU is a subsidiary of the WBC and I know should I prevail; I stand a very good chance of having a go at the WBC.
I have been a fighter over the past 31 years having been the first female professional boxer in this country and I have always been dreaming of winning the ABU title.
And here is the chance. I am going to do most of the talking the ring on Saturday.
</blockquote>
Sibanda’s fight will be the main bout of the eight duels lined up to honour South Africa’s boxing legend Thulani ‘’Sugar Boy’’ Malinga.
The two-time WBC champion’s daughter, Nomfundo, is the brains behind the tournament with the budding promoter saying she wants to honour her father while she is still alive. 
The fight comes as another Zimbabwean female boxer Kudakwashe “Take Money” Chiwandire is still soul-searching following her defeat by Mexican Yamileth Mercado in a World Boxing Council super-bantamweight title showdown last weekend. 
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Zimbabwean Boxer Monalisa Sibanda To Fight SA's Mapule Ngubane

Record Olympic medal winner Michael Phelps and Zimbabwe’s <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kirsty_Coventry">Kirsty Coventry</a> are among those to be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame is an institution honouring the achievements of individuals in a particular activity or field.
Coventry, 39, is an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member who is being talked about as a prospective future candidate for the IOC Presidency.
The seven-time Olympic swimming medallist is the most decorated Olympian in any sport from Africa.
She and Krisztina Egerszegi share the record for the most individual Olympic medals in women’s swimming.
Coventry who is Zimbabwe’s Minister of Youth, Sports, and Recreation, competed in five Olympic Games, from 2000 to 2016, and has won all but one of Zimbabwe’s eight Olympic medals.
She won two Olympic golds after tasting glory in the 200 metres backstroke at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.
The Zimbabwean also won four silvers and one bronze, all in individual events.
She is a four-time world champion and a five-time world record holder, and since 2018 has been serving as Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister.
Coventry was inducted into the Hall of Fame together with American swimming legend, Phelps, <a href="https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1135049/coventry-phelps-swimming-hall-of-fame">Inside The Games reported</a>. During his swimming career, American legend Phelps swam in five Olympic Games between 2000 and 2016, winning a record total of 28 Olympic medals.
He has 23 gold, three silvers and two bronzes. He could swim any stroke and the 37-year-old set 39 world records in his career, winning 27 world titles.
Others inducted are:
1). Missy Franklin of the United States: retired in 2018 having won four golds and a bronze at the London 2012 Olympics. She set a female record of six world golds the following year.
2). Japan’s Kosuke Kitajima: won the 100 and 200m breaststroke at Athens in 2004 and retained both titles at Beijing in 2008.
3). Cesar Cielo of Brazil: won the Beijing 2008 men’s 50m freestyle title and earned two Olympic bronzes, six world golds and five short-course titles.
4). China’s Wu Minxia: won five Olympic diving golds between Athens in 2004 and Rio in 2016.
5). Trischa Zorn of the US: was blind from birth, becomes the first Paralympian to be recognised. She is the most successful athlete in the history of the Paralympics, having won 55 medals – 41 gold, nine silver and five bronze – between 1980 and 2004. In 2012 she was inducted into the Paralympic Hall of Fame.
6). Bob Bowman and Chris Carver of the US are named in the coaching section.
7). Natalia Ischenko of Russia has been included in the Hall of Fame for artistic swimming.
8). Heather Petri of the US, a member of the victorious team at London 2012 who then added two Olympic silvers and a bronze, as well as three world golds. Honoured from water polo.
9). Stephane LeCat of France is named in the open water category.
10). South Africa’s anti-apartheid campaigner Sam Ramsamy is honoured as a contributor.
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A Zimbabwean-born MMA fighter who moved to Britain aged fourteen swapped Zimbabwe for Essex. 
Walter Gahadza, 35, nicknamed ‘The Sniper‘, showcased a sporting talent very early on, excelling in football and sprinting disciplines.
Gahadza is now gunning for the vacant welterweight title, <a href="https://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/mma-fighter-swapped-zimbabwe-southend-8237622">Essexlive</a> reported. 
Speaking to the Daily Star, he remembered the early days of his time in the UK. He said: 
<blockquote>
There were a couple of hurdles. To start with, there was the accent. I came from Zimbabwe to Southend-on-Sea, Essex. I could speak and write English very well.
But the accent was the toughest thing, and the weather. The first time I experienced snow was over here. But I managed to adapt. That’s something that I do pretty well, and it translates to MMA.
</blockquote>
There are several Zimbabwean-born people who have excelled in various fields who chose not to represent Zimbabwe at an international level.
Some cite the southern African country’s poverty or maladministration of resources as a hurdle for their careers hence the decision to change citizenship. 
Some of the prominent people who chose host countries over Zimbabwe include <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Dereck_Chisora">Dereck Chisora</a> who was born and bred in Mbare, a suburb of Harare, and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tinashe">Tinashe</a>, a United States RnB musician originally from <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe" title="Zimbabwe">Zimbabwe</a>.
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<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Stephen_Mudawarima">Stephen Mudawarima</a>, a seasoned sports administrator, has stepped down as chief executive officer and secretary-general of the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Olympic_Committee">Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC)</a> after a two-year stint at the national Olympic body.
ZOC president Thabani Gonye confirmed the development in a statement to stakeholders on Wednesday. Read the statement:
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This letter serves to advise all the members, stakeholders and partners of ZOC on the departure of Stephen Mudawarima from his role of ZOC chief executive secretary-general, effective Monday February 6, 2023.
We wish Mr Mudawarima all the best in his endeavours as he takes this step into the next stage of his life.
</blockquote>
Mudawarima first joined the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee in 2017 after being elected as a non-executive board member.
He later became CEO in January 2021, taking over from Anna Mguni, who resigned in December 2020 after a nine-year reign.
ZOC’s head of finance Memory Pakati has since been appointed acting CEO until the appointment of a substantive successor.
The Zimbabwe Olympic Committee is the National Olympic Committee representing Zimbabwe. 
ZOC was created in 1934 and recognised by the IOC in 1980. The Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC) is an umbrella sports organisation whose main objective is to develop and protect the Olympic Movement in Zimbabwe in accordance with the Olympic Charter.
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Zimbabwean midfielder <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marvelous_Nakamba">Marvelous Nakamba </a>is talking to some clubs after Aston Villa manager Unai Emery told him to leave the English Premier League side.
The 29-year old Hwange-bred star has struggled for game time at Villa this season and hasn’t featured in a competitive game —a setback which has resulted in his departure from the Birmingham-based club somewhat inevitable.
Last week, Emery openly told Nakamba to leave the club,  and a source close to the soft-spoken star said he is in search of a new team which guarantees him game time.
Said the source:
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“He is talking to some clubs.”
“His is strongly mentally and just needs to go to a cub which gives him game time. He is calm about the situation and soon he will be doing what he loves the most, which is to play football.
</blockquote>
Nakamba’s contract at Villa ends in 2024.
If he is to leave Villa, the Warriors midfielder has until 31 January (the end of the current transfer window) to find a new home.  
Should there be no suitors for Nakamba while Villa insist on showing him the exit door, the club may pay up his full contract to 2024 and allow him to leave as a free agent.

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