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Mat North ready to shine at NAPH national finals

Published

8 months ago

July 31, 2024

BY SPORTS REPORTER

Matabeleland North province is gearing up for the National Association of Primary Heads (NAPH) ball games national finals in Bulawayo on Wednesday and Thursday with a strong contingent ready to take on the competition.

According to NAPH Matabeleland North Sports chairperson Wilson Ndlovu, the province is proud to be participating in all ball games disciplines for the first time.

“We are more than ready; our preparations have gone well, and our coaches have done a fantastic job in preparing our children for the national event,” Ndlovu said in an interview with VicFallsLive.

“For the first time, we are fielding teams in all disciplines on competition – soccer, rugby, tennis, basketball , netball, handball and volleyball – unlike in the past when we only participated in a few. We saw a lot of skill exhibited by our students during provincial competitions, and we’re confident they’ll do well.”

Ndkovu added that they have qualified coaches who have taken the children through rigorous preparations.

The teams are currently camped at David Livingstone Primary school in Umguza district.

The United College of Education, Northlea Hugh School and Heartsfields Rugby Ground will host the events.

While the meet is a contest for bragging rights, NAPH is using it as a platform to select the best team to represent the country in the upcoming COSSASA games in Bulawayo in August.

Here are the results of the Matabeleland North provincial ball games played last week ahead of the nationals:

_Handball Girls:_
1. Binga
2. Hwange
3. Umguza A
4. Tsholotsho
5. Lupane
6. Bubi
7. Nkayi
8. Umguza B

_Handball Boys:_
1. Bubi
2. Umguza A
3. Lupane
4. Hwange
5. Umguza B
6. Tsholotsho
7. Nkayi
(NB: Binga did not bring a boys team)

_Volley Girls:_
1. Tsholotsho
2. Nkayi
3. Hwange
4. Bubi
5. Binga
6. Lupane
7. Umguza A
8. Umguza B

_Volley Boys:_
1. Hwange
2. Binga
3. Nkayi
4. Lupane
5. Tsholotsho
6. Umguza A
7. Bubi
8. Umguza B

_Basketball Girls:_
1. Hwange
2. Bubi
3. Nkayi
4. Umguza A
5. Umguza B

_Basketball Boys:_
1. Bubi
2. Hwange
3. Umguza B
4. Nkayi
5. Umguza A

_Netball:_
1. Tsholotsho
2. Lupane
3. Hwange
4. Binga
5. Bubi
6. Nkayi
7. Umguza A
8. Umguza B

_Soccer Girls:_
1. Nkayi
2. Tsholotsho
3. Hwange
4. Bubi
5. Umguza A
6. Umguza

_Soccer Boys:_
1. Hwange
2. Nkayi
3. Tsholotsho
4. Bubi
5. Lupane
6. Umguza A
7. Binga
8. Umguza B

Note that this is the first time Matabeleland North is participating in all disciplines, including tennis and rugby, which was previously not included.

National

Ranger killed by elephant in Kariba

Published

22 hours ago

March 14, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A 62-year-old ranger, Josphat Mandishara, was tragically killed by an elephant in Kariba yesterday.

Mandishara, who worked for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks), was on patrol in the Gatche-gatche area with fellow rangers and police officers.

At around 10 pm, Mandishara returned to the harbor where their boat was docked, and that’s when he encountered the elephant. The elephant charged at him, causing fatal injuries. His colleagues were nearby, resupplying at the Gatche-gatche Irrigation Scheme.

Mandishara’s body was taken to Kariba District Hospital for a post-mortem, and the incident was reported to the police.

ZimParks has sent a team to manage the problem elephant and prevent similar incidents in the future.

The Director General of ZimParks, Prof. Edson Gandiwa, and his team have sent condolences to Mandishara’s family, friends, and colleagues. Mandishara will be remembered for his dedication to wildlife conservation in Zimbabwe.

In the community

Crocodile attacks claim 9 lives, injure 11

Published

2 days ago

March 13, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A surge in crocodile attacks has left a trail of death and destruction in Zimbabwe, with 9 fatalities and 11 injuries reported in the last two months.

According to a statement released by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks), 49 human-crocodile conflict cases were recorded during the same period, resulting in the loss of 44 cattle and 60 goats.

The Mid-Zambezi region, which includes Lake Kariba, Angwa River, and Hunyani River, was the hardest hit, with 19 cases reported. The Central region recorded 14 cases, while 16 cases were reported in other areas, including Matopo, Harare, North-West Matabeleland, and South-East Low-veld.

ZimParks has urged communities to exercise extreme caution, especially around water bodies, during the current rain season. The authority has advised communities to ensure that livestock and children are not left unattended near rivers or lakes, and to take precautions when engaging in water activities such as fishing, swimming, and domestic chores.

To mitigate the situation, ZimParks is working closely with local authorities and conservation partners to raise public awareness and promote safety practices. The authority has emphasized its commitment to finding a balance between ensuring public safety and conserving wildlife.

As the situation continues to unfold, ZimParks has appealed to the public to remain vigilant and to report any crocodile sightings or attacks to the authorities.