Rowing in love
ROWER Peter Purcell-Gilpin doesn’t have to look far for any Olympic inspiration, it’s in his heart!
He is married to two-time Olympian Micheen Thornycroft.
Diaspora key in economic development
ZIMBABWEANS living outside the country should be included in the economic revival matrix, Speaker of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda has said.
Cranborne dominate D1 awards
CRANBORNE Bullets sealed their domination of the Northern Region Division One with the army side providing the bulk of the players on the 2019 Ruyamuro Soccer Star of the Year list.
In addition, Bullets coach Nesbert “Yabo’’ Saruchera, whose charges won the league’s sole ticket into the Premiership next season with three games to spare, was also voted Coach of the Year.
Cashel Valley Irrigation Scheme resurrects
CASHEL Valley Irrigation Scheme, which was ravged by Cyclone Ida which hit Chimanimani and Chipinge areas early last year is fast returning to life with increased production.
Every child is unique
WHEN God gives us children, we forget that we are only custodians of these little humans.
God would have trusted us with these tender people. Making or breaking them is up to us, so is raising them to be great individuals or just ordinary people. This responsibility of raising children is one among many that every parent must regard as sacrosanct. The medical care, education, security and love we give to them contribute to building these young ones into individuals who shall fulfil their intended purposes here on earth.
NatPharm seeks more funds
THE National Pharmaceutical Company (Natpharm) has approached Treasury to seek more funds to boost drug stocks.
Natpharm acting chief executive officer Mr Rolland Mlalazi said they are seeking fresh funds from Government. In March, the company received $25 million from Treasury. However, the funds have since been exhausted.
Gamecocks close in on CAPS
TITLE chasers Chicken Inn revived their fading hopes of clinching the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League championship when a goal each in the first half by Innocent Mucheneka and Xolani Ndlovu helped them to their second win in six matches at Luveve yesterday.
Zifa youth league in limbo
AS both Dynamos and Highlanders’ team buses made their way into Rufaro last Sunday ahead of a Battle of Zimbabwe Premiership clash, somewhere on the dusty fields of rural Chiweshe, local football followers were also anticipating a huge clash at Nzvimbo Growth Point, some 90km away from the capital.
Zim dollar repayment for US$ debt
A Harare man who lent his wife’s colleague US$100 in 2017 who then failed to pay back on time, will now get back his money in Zimbabwe dollars.
Ngezi edge into Chibuku final
THREE years after they won the Chibuku Super Cup, Ngezi Platinum Stars rode their luck to edge into this year’s final after a close contest with Harare City at Baobab yesterday. The victory leaves the miners with a chance to end the season with at least some silverware after they fell behind in the league championship race.

