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Paris Olympics: Zimbabwean duo shines in 200m heats

Published

7 months ago

August 8, 2024

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

In a thrilling display of speed and determination, Zimbabwean sprinters Tapiwanashe Makarawu and Makanakaishe Charamba have qualified for the finals of the 200m race at the Paris Olympics, joining an elite group of just three Zimbabweans to have ever achieved this feat.

As the crowd held its collective breath, Makarawu and Charamba blazed through their respective heats, finishing third but securing their spots in Wednesday’s finals as non-automatic qualifiers.

They’ll face off against the world’s best sprinters, including Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo and USA’s Noah Lyles, in a battle for a historic podium finish.

Charamba, the first Zimbabwean on the track in Heat 1, clocked an impressive 20.31 seconds, just behind Tebogo’s blistering 19.96 seconds and Lyles’ 20.08 seconds.

Makarawu, meanwhile, competed in Heat 3, which was won by American Erriyon Knighton in 20.09 seconds.

Makarawu’s time of 20.16 seconds earned him a spot in the finals as one of the fastest losers, ensuring Africa’s strong representation in the final.

As the nation holds its breath, Makarawu and Charamba are poised to give their best performance yet.

Their qualification has sent shockwaves of excitement through the athletic community, with fans eagerly anticipating the final showdown.

Back in Zimbabwe, supporters from all walks of life are rallying behind the duo, celebrating their incredible achievement.

As the world watches with bated breath, Makarawu and Charamba will step onto the track today at 20:30 hours, carrying the hopes and dreams of a nation.

National

Ranger killed by elephant in Kariba

Published

21 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.