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Lamontville Golden Arrows striker Knox Mutizwa and new Marumo Gallants midfield signing Farai Madhananga have been added to Zimbabwe’s squad for their World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Harare on Friday.

Kevin Moyo from Zambian club Nkana FC, who previously played at Chippa United and JDR Stars’ Ishamel Wadi have also been added after Zimbabwe had named seven British-based players, who can no longer travel for the match.

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Locally-based players Godknows Murwira, William Stima and Silas Songani have also been brought in by coach Zdravko Logarusic for the Group G clash.

The 26-man squad now has 10 South Afrian-based players in it and was bolstered by the arrival on Tuesday of French top flight players Tino Kadewere and Marshall Munetsi.

The Zimbabwe Football Association scrambled for replacements after it became clear they would not be able to use their UK-based players. Zimbabwe is on the British government’s Covid-19 ‘red list’ and players would have to quarantine for 10 days on their return to Britain, delaying their return to their clubs.

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This has ruled out Macauley Bonne (Ipswich Town), Tendayi Darikwa (Wigan Athletic), Brendan Galloway (Plymouth Argyle), David Moyo (Hamilton Academical), Admiral Muskwe (Luton Town), Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa) and Jordan Zemura (AFC Bournemouth).

The former Kaizer Chiefs defender Teenage Hadede is also not traveling from the US, where recently joined Houston Dynamos in Major League Soccer after playing in the Turkish league.

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Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants, South Africa), Martin Mapisa (Zamora, Spain), Talbert Shumba (Free State Stars, South Africa)

Defenders: Onismor Bhasera (SuperSport United, South Africa), Takudzwa Chimwemwe (Nkana FC, Zambia), Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Kelvin Moyo (Nkana FC, Zambia), Alec Mudimu (Torpedo Kutaisi, Georgia), Godknows Murwira (Dynamos), William Stima (FC Platinum)

Midfielders: Perfect Chikwende (Simba SC, Tanzania), Jonah Fabisch (Hamburger SV, Germany), Thabani Kamusoko (Zesco United, Zambia), Farai Madhananga (Marumo Gallants), Kudakwashe Mahachi (SuperSport United, South Africa), Marshall Munetsi (Stade Reims, France), Butholezwe Ncube (AmaZulu, South Africa), Tafadzwa Rusike (Zesco United, Zambia), Blessing Sarupinda (Sekhukhune United, South Africa), Silas Songani (FC Platinum), Ishmael Wadi (JDR Stars)

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Forwards: Khama Billiat (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa), Terrence Dzvukamanja (Orlando Pirates, South Africa) Tino Kadewere (Olympique Lyonnais, France), Knowledge Musona (Al-Tai, Saudi Arabia), Knox Mutizwa (Lamontville Golden Arrows, South Africa).

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Chidzivo, Waison take top honors at Vic Falls Marathon

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI 

Blessing Waison and Fortunate Chidzivo took top honors at the 2025 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon yesterday, as Zimbabwean long-distance runners excelled at Africa’s most prestigious road race.

Econet General Manager – Marketing, Mrs Tariro Muchena (left), and Finance Director, Mr Chengeto Moyo, present the winner’s prize to men’s marathon champion, Blessing Waison, at the 2025 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon, while Victoria Falls Mayor, Mr Prince Moyo, looks on

The event, which featured athletes from over 40 countries, saw Waison storm to victory in the men’s full marathon, clocking 2 hours, 13 minutes, and 16 seconds. He narrowly beat decorated Olympian Isaac Mpofu in a thrilling duel that brought thousands of spectators to their feet.

Godwin Katakura followed closely in third, completing an all-Zimbabwean podium sweep in the 42.2km race. The trio’s success came with bigger rewards this year, after Econet Wireless doubled the total prize purse to $50,000.

Waison walked away with $3,000, while Mpofu and Katakura earned $2,000 and $1,500, respectively.

In the women’s marathon, Chidzivo delivered a commanding performance, clocking 2 hours and 42 minutes to claim another major title in her illustrious career. Ethel Pangiso and Phillipa Dube completed the women’s podium in second and third place, respectively.

Rising star Wayne Kabondo turned heads in the men’s 21km half marathon, overcoming a formidable field to finish in 1 hour, 3 minutes, and 44 seconds. Kabondo pocketed $1,500 for his efforts.

In the women’s 21km race, Caroline Mhandu crossed the line in 1 hour, 17 minutes, and 50 seconds, ahead of Miriam Sibanda and Melody Kaseke.

The marathon’s inclusive spirit was evident in the 18km Specially Abled Races, which saw uplifting performances across different categories. Godknows Hamadziripi claimed the men’s tricycle title, while Samson Muroyiwa won the handcycle event.

Among the women, Stella Jongwe triumphed in the handcycle race, and Ratidzo Tomu took first position in the tricycle category.

Organized by Econet Wireless in partnership with Wild Horizons, the 2025 edition drew over 5,000 participants and spectators from more than 40 countries. The marathon route, widely regarded as Africa’s most scenic, winds through game reserves and offers spectacular views of the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls.

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Beyond the races, this year’s event featured live music, traditional dance, health expos, and community wellness activities.

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Zimparks launches elephant culling program

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

In a bid to address the growing elephant population in Save Valley Conservancy, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has issued permits for a controlled elephant management exercise.

The exercise, slated to commence shortly, aims to cull an initial 50 elephants from the conservancy, which is currently home to 2,550 elephants – more than three times the ecological carrying capacity of 800 elephants.

According to ZimParks, the conservancy has been struggling to cope with the swelling elephant population, which has put a strain on the wildlife habitat and resources. Over the past five years, the conservancy has translocated 200 elephants to other areas, including Hurungwe and Sapi, in an effort to manage the population.

Zimparks says the controlled culling exercise is expected to provide relief to the conservancy’s ecosystem, while also benefiting local communities.

Elephant meat from the exercise will be distributed to local communities while the ivory will be kept by the State.

In a statement, ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo emphasized the authority’s commitment to responsible and sustainable wildlife management.

“We remain committed to ensuring that our wildlife resources are managed in a responsible and sustainable manner, for the benefit of present and future generations.”

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Hwange police seek public’s help in locating missing teen

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The Hwange police are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Latoya Lisa Munkuli, who went missing on May 7, this month.

Latoya, a dark-complexioned female juvenile, was last seen leaving her residence in Hwange around 4 pm.

She was wearing a distinctive outfit consisting of green trousers and a white T-shirt, and carried a black satchel. She stands approximately 1.6 meters tall.

Inspector Glory Banda of the Hwange police is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information about Latoya’s whereabouts to come forward.

If you have any information about Latoya’s disappearance, please contact Inspector Banda on 0785961747 or 0771256607.

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