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September 21, 2014

When Black Rhinos were the team to beat

After Black Rhinos’ breathtaking 4-0 victory over Triangle United in the Chibuku Super Cup quarter-finals at Ascot last Monday, I received the following e-mail from the army side’s staunch supporter, 23-year-old Malvern “Mario” Mbofana, who also says he’s a big fan of Liverpool and their new striker Mario Balotelli.

Cara Black bags women’s doubles title

Zimbabwean tennis ace Cara Black and her Indian partner Sania Mirza bagged the women’s doubles title at the WTA Pan Pacific Open with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Spain’s Garbine Muguruza and Carla Suarez Navarro.

State universities gone to the dogs

There was a time when it was very prestigious to study at the University of Zimbabwe – but not anymore. In the old days, you would get heads turning in the streets for being associated with that learning institution. Standards were high and there was a lot of professionalism. Even after other state universities were set up, it still felt good to be at college.

Positioning for Greatness: Rabison Shumba

Every human being has greatness built on the inside. It is therefore vital to recognize that greatness is everyone’s birthright and entitlement. Sadly, the tragedy many transition from birth to ultimate death without maximizing on their own potential for significance and success.

Adrian Peterson controversy: To spank or not to spank?

Adrian Peterson is an American football player who was recently indicted on charges of reckless or negligent injury to a child. He is accused of “whooping” his four year old son repeatedly with a tree branch causing welts and cuts on the child’s legs, buttocks and even genitals.