African Sporting Events

The political undertones of the Dynamos and CAPS United fans' novel alliance

By Nigel Nyamutumbu HARARE – It is inherently human to be biased. What informs human biases is subject to scholarly debates across behavioral studies, among them sociology and psychology. This is no wonder why in any contest with ultimate victors, human beings are inclined to take sides. Sport rivalry is a typical example of how human beings are emotive, openly aligned and have categorical preferences. Historical football rivalries in Zimbabwe have predominantly bee

5 days ago3 min read

Sables go for consistency in selection, Porter only newcomer in starting XV for SA ‘A’

By SportsCast Writer HARARE – Zimbabwe have gone for consistency in their team section for the clash against South Africa ‘A’ on Saturday in Gqeberha with Stormers lock Gary Porter the only new face in the starting line-up. Debutant Porter will partner the experienced international Kudakwashe Nyakufaringwa in the Sables’ engine room while there have been some adjustments in the forward pack. Simba Siraha, who earned all his previous Sables caps at lock, has been selected at b

5 days ago2 min read

Permanent ban: Headmaster and ex-wicketkeeper ‘stumps’ gun-toting parent

By SportsCast Writer HARARE – Donald Campbell, the headmaster of Lilfordia School and young brother of former Zimbabwe cricket captain Alistair Campbell, has announced a permanent campus ban on parent Lotshe Mangena following his involvement in a disturbing violent incident at another school where one of his children is also a learner. Police on Tuesday announced the arrest of 50-year-old Mangena after he stormed a rugby pitch at Eaglesvale High School while threateningly

6 days ago3 min read

The political undertones of the Dynamos and CAPS United fans' novel alliance

5 days ago3 min read

Sables go for consistency in selection, Porter only newcomer in starting XV for SA ‘A’

5 days ago2 min read

Permanent ban: Headmaster and ex-wicketkeeper ‘stumps’ gun-toting parent

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Tsimba: ‘Sables have to embrace the challenge rather than fear it’

Zimbabwe trained in Stellenbosch ahead of the clash with South Africa 'A'. By Enock Muchinjo HARARE – For a man who made an unerasable footprint in the game of rugby in both countries, Kennedy Tsimba’s interest in the match between South Africa ‘A’ and his native Zimbabwe on Saturday is irrefutable. The clash between the exciting South African second-string side and Zimbabwe is an opener for the Springboks’ unofficial Test with the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Bay Sta

6 days ago4 min read

Police arrest son of ex-ZIPRA commander Mangena for gun incident at school rugby game

BY SPORTSCAST WRITER Lotshe Mangena (right) pose with a relative at a function in this file picture. HARARE – The parent who brandished a gun and allegedly assaulted a schoolboy rugby player at Eaglesvale High School in Harare on Saturday has been identified as the son of the late Zimbabwean nationalist and distinguished soldier Alfred Nikita Mangena, who was a ZIPRA commander. Lotshe Mangena, a parent at the upmarket Bulawayo private all-boys school Christian Brothers

7 days ago1 min read

Rassie Erasmus praises Sables: Zimbabwe have ‘quality players’

Zimbabwe (in white and green) have been preparing in Stellenbosch with South Africa Under-20. BY SPORTSCAST WRITER HARARE – Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has hailed Zimbabwe as a “quality” rugby team ahead of the Sables’ clash with a South Africa ‘A’ side in Port Elizabeth next weekend. The Zimbabweans and the second-string South Africa side will curtain-raise the Boks’ match against the Barbarians on 20 June. Revered World Cup-winning coach Erasmus has shown his r

Jun 122 min read

Danny Bismark placed service to others above personal recognition

BY NICK CHOUHAN In this file image, the late Danny Bismark (seated, blue-and-white shirt), interacts with members of his community at Arcadia Sports Centre in Harare. HARARE – It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Mr. Danny Bismark, one of the most iconic and respected members of Zimbabwe's Coloured community. He passed on in Harare this week at the age of 90. Danny will long be remembered for his immense contribution to society, both in sport and com

Jun 111 min read

Absent stalwarts to join squad for Nations Cup trip after Sables’ SA engagements

SPORTSCAST WRITER HARARE – Zimbabwe’s squad will be reinforced for the World Rugby Nations Cup tour of the United States after the completion of an ongoing training camp in South Africa and the match against South Africa ‘A’ in Port Elizabeth on 20 June. Zimbabwe this week named a 32-man squad for the camp and game against SA ‘A’, with several star players that helped the Sables qualify for the 2027 World Cup conspicuous by their absence. Sables head coach Piet Benade o

Jun 102 min read

Could an African perspective help shape rugby's next evolution?

BY SPORTSCAST WRITER PRETORIA – A new rugby case study developed by Zimbabwean-born and South African-based coach Kennedy Tsimba is exploring whether Africa's unique sporting environments may offer valuable insights into the future evolution of rugby. Known as the Shift Theory, the work examines the transition and unstructured moments of the game, the periods between set plays and organised phase structures where players must adapt, make rapid decisions and respond to chan

Jun 82 min read

‘It’s a dark place’: On-the-mend Musakanda reflects on troubled past after re-call

BY ENOCK MUCHINJO HARARE – Like Brendan Taylor, Tarisai Musakanda has been honest enough about the personal turbulence that threatened to tear apart not only his cricket career, but also himself. Musakanda was last week named in the two squads for the Zimbabwe ‘A’ tour of Bangladesh this June, returning to the reckoning for the first time since he last featured at any level of international cricket nearly four years ago. Tarisai Musakanda enjoyed a fruitful season with

Jun 34 min read

African Sporting Events

The political undertones of the Dynamos and CAPS United fans' novel alliance

Sables go for consistency in selection, Porter only newcomer in starting XV for SA ‘A’

Permanent ban: Headmaster and ex-wicketkeeper ‘stumps’ gun-toting parent

The political undertones of the Dynamos and CAPS United fans' novel alliance

Sables go for consistency in selection, Porter only newcomer in starting XV for SA ‘A’

Permanent ban: Headmaster and ex-wicketkeeper ‘stumps’ gun-toting parent

Tsimba: ‘Sables have to embrace the challenge rather than fear it’

Police arrest son of ex-ZIPRA commander Mangena for gun incident at school rugby game

Rassie Erasmus praises Sables: Zimbabwe have ‘quality players’

Danny Bismark placed service to others above personal recognition

Absent stalwarts to join squad for Nations Cup trip after Sables’ SA engagements

Could an African perspective help shape rugby's next evolution?

‘It’s a dark place’: On-the-mend Musakanda reflects on troubled past after re-call

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The political undertones of the Dynamos and CAPS United fans' novel alliance

Sables go for consistency in selection, Porter only newcomer in starting XV for SA ‘A’

Permanent ban: Headmaster and ex-wicketkeeper ‘stumps’ gun-toting parent

Tsimba: ‘Sables have to embrace the challenge rather than fear it’

Police arrest son of ex-ZIPRA commander Mangena for gun incident at school rugby game