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Zimbabwe stun Australia with 23-run victory at T20 World Cup

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Zimbabwe stun Australia with 23-run victory at T20 World Cup

Blessing Muzarabani claimed a career-best 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a brilliant 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

 

Set the tricky target of 170, Australia had looked in big trouble at 29-4 before Matthew Renshaw and Glenn Maxwell’s 77-run stand for the fifth wicket.

Australia needed 34 runs off the final two overs, but when Renshaw was caught for 65 after he skied the superb Muzarabani with eight balls remaining the game was effectively up.

The result leaves Group B delicately poised after two games apiece, with Australia two points behind Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, who face the Aussies on Monday.

“The culture, environment and unity we’ve created over a long time makes me extremely proud – and on top of that, to win is unbelievable,” said Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza.

“It looked like the boys wanted [to win] and they really deserve it. We don’t need to change anything and it’s a great position, but it doesn’t guarantee anything. So the next game is now the most important one.”

Zimbabwe initially looked to have been guilty of playing too cautiously after they were asked to bat first at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

Opener Brian Bennett’s unbeaten 64 off 56 balls featured seven fours but came at a strike rate of 114.28 as he played the anchor role.

Tadiwanashe Marumani and Ryan Burl were decidedly more aggressive with their intent at the crease, both hitting 35 off 21 and 30 balls respectively.

Raza’s unbeaten 13-ball 25 provided some late impetus as he struck their only six off the final ball of the innings.

The chase looked to be comfortably within reach for an Australian side that made 182-6 in their victory over Ireland in the opening game.

However, Muzarabani and Brad Evans (3-23) removed the key wickets of Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Cameron Green and Tim David to leave Australia in a world of trouble.

Renshaw and Maxwell rebuilt but when the latter dragged on to Burl to fall for 31 – one of only three Australia players to make double figures – it piled on the pressure.

Muzarabani then returned to bowl the penultimate over and, after the 6ft 8in pace bowler removed Renshaw, Zimbabwe swiftly administered the coupe de grace.

Idols SA Winner Karabo, Lia Butler & Linda Gcwensa to Headline Valentine’s Weekend at Bean Bag

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Idols SA Winner Karabo, Lia Butler & Linda Gcwensa to Headline Valentine’s Weekend at Bean Bag

Durban’s upmarket and highly ranked fine-dining jazz destination, Bean Bag Jazz Lounge, will host a three-day, jazz-led Valentine’s Weekend experience from 13–15 February 2026, headlined by Idols SA Season 11 winner Karabo, Lia Butler and Linda Gcwensa.

 

Titled “Invite Me To Dinner Frank”, the programme presents a carefully curated series of live performances that merge vocal excellence, live instrumentation and refined dining within an intimate supper-club format.

The weekend will also feature performances by Idols S13 Top 6 finalists Lindo, Zee Yanda, Buyie Gold and Nhlanhla Ndaba, with hosting duties led by Miss Zai.

Bean Bag has positioned itself as more than a jazz venue — it is a cultural hub where music, cuisine and aesthetic storytelling converge.

The venue has previously hosted acclaimed artists including The Soil, Manana and Nduduzo Makhathini, among others, reinforcing its reputation as a premier live performance space in Durban.

“This lineup showcases the future of music with a distinct sound — a seamless fusion of Afropop, indie and jazz. We also want to demonstrate that Bean Bag is more than just a jazz venue; it is a space where diverse genres come together to create an exquisite and immersive musical experience,” says David Hwangwa, Restaurateur and Chef & General Manager

Bean Bag forms part of an expanding hospitality precinct alongside its award-winning flagship restaurant, Zai, and the newly opened Pizzeria, further solidifying its presence within Durban’s premium lifestyle and entertainment landscape.

Designed with intention and heritage in mind, Bean Bag’s aesthetic draws inspiration from both the vibrancy of Vilakazi Street in Johannesburg and the golden era of Sophiatown jazz.

The space features Black-owned artwork of iconic jazz musicians, customised leather couches and velvet curtains that evoke a nostalgic, old-school jazz ambience while maintaining a contemporary, refined finish.

Beyond the music, Bean Bag is celebrated for its elevated traditional African cuisine. Signature dishes include amanqina (chicken feet), isigwaqane, inyama yangaphakathi (tripe), inyama yenhloko (cow head) and other culturally rooted offerings, carefully curated to complement the musical experience.

“At Bean Bag, we are committed to delivering a musical and culinary experience that is truly unmatched. This Valentine’s weekend, we are spreading love through exceptional music and thoughtfully curated cuisine, promising an unforgettable experience for everyone who joins us,” Hwangwa adds.

Each performance will run from 15:00 to 22:00 and includes a three-course dining experience, with limited seating to maintain an intimate atmosphere.

NAMA 2026 full Nominees list

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NAMA 2026 full Nominees list

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe has released the nominees for the 24 National Arts Merit Awards to be held at the HICC on February 28.

 

Below is the full list of the nominees

  1. VISUAL ARTS

Outstanding Female Visual Artist

  • Amanda Shingirai Mushate – Chimoro neHukoshwa Part 1
  • Sabina Mutsvati – Ndishonongoreiwo
  • Shamila Aasha – Healing Alchemy

 

Outstanding Male Visual Artist

  • Confidence Zinyeka – Intimate Conversation
  • Pardon Mapondera – Dotipaiwo Mwenje
  • Tinotenda Chivhinge – Nonsense Hit Song

 

Outstanding Upcoming Visual Artist

  • Claire Munjoma – Shanduko
  • Tadiwanashe Joel Mafuta – Dismas
  • Crystal Vimbainashe Beseni – Maps of Everything

 

Outstanding Exhibition

  • Ndishonongoreiwo (Solo Exhibition) by Sabina Mutsvati, curated by Fadzai Veronica Muchemwa
  • Perfection Is Not Always Reality (Solo Exhibition) by Tinotenda Chivhinge, curated by Doris Kamupira
  • CHEUKA Harare Art Fair, curated by Laura Ganda and Merilyn Mushakwe

 

  1. THEATRE AWARDS

 

Outstanding Actor

  • Cadrick Msongelwa as Squealer/Storyteller/Mr. Jones – Zi Animal Farm
  • Elroy Takunda Musiiwa as Benjamin/Storyteller One – Zi Animal Farm
  • Ronald Sigeca as Prophet – These Humans Are Sick

 

Outstanding Actress

  • Chidochashe Joanne Tenga as Bope – Can We Talk?
  • Tsungirirai Chenjerai as Snowball/Clover/Storyteller – Zi Animal Farm
  • Thandolwenkosi Nkiwane – Multi-characters – Ipi Ntombi

 

Outstanding Theatrical Production

  • In Search of a King – Celebration Church
  • Can We Talk? – Almasi Collaborative Arts
  • Zi Animal Farm – Savanna Trust

 

Outstanding Director

  • Daniel Dueschle – In Search of a King
  • Leonard Matsa – Can We Talk?
  • Sandra Braddock – Ipi Ntombi

 

Outstanding Playwright

  • Tatenda Mutyambizi – These Humans Are Sick
  • Batsirai Chigama – Can We Talk?

 

  1. LITERARY AWARDS

 

Outstanding Fiction Book

  • Iluba lika Ntunjambila – Polite Sibanda (Pre-dawn Publishers)
  • My Affair with Misfortune – Sipho Mpofu (Elane Publishing Consultancy)
  • The Toppling – Cynthia Rumbidzai Marangwanda (Carnelian Heart Publishing Ltd)

 

Outstanding Non-Fiction Book

  • Gonan’ombe Retsika Namararamiro eChivanhu – Morden Tavarwisa (Miamuty)
  • Kurasika MuAfurika – Rumbidzai Caroline Kahari (Essential Books Publishing Company)
  • The Essentials to Faithful Living – Michael H. Nyahwera (Beyond Today)

 

Outstanding Children’s Book

  • Mukanyawashe’s Big Adventure – Gerald Shorayi (Essential Books Publishing Company)
  • The Adventures of Dafi and Rize – Wadzanai Tadhuvana (Kunda Kids Publishers)
  • The Old River Woman – Shakemore Dirani (Essential Books Publishing Company)

Special Mention

  • The Exciting Story of Chipo the Bird – Jean Taanashe Botso (Essential Books Publishing Company)
  • Munashe The Clever Boy – Rigel Chabata (Essential Books Publishing Company)

 

Outstanding First Published Work

  • Hanzi Huchi Hwenduri – Kubva Mukatikati – Ushehwedu Kufakurinani (Carnelian Heart Publishing Limited)
  • The Killer Pastor – Entourade Usayi (Soar Publishers)
  • Zvamuri Ndaimbova Zvandiri Muchava – Josiah Muchada (Sahara Publishers)

 

  1. FILM & TELEVISION AWARDS

 

Outstanding Actor

  • Calvin Madula as Stan “SK” Khumalo – High School Diaries
  • Charles Kamara as Mike – Nhai Maiguru
  • Leroy Siyafa as James – God Sleeps on Sundays

 

Outstanding Actress

  • Wizzy Mangoma as Chirongoma – God Sleeps on Sundays
  • Charity Dlodlo as Maria – Forget Me Not
  • Natasha Dlamini as Beauty – Totem

 

Outstanding Music Video

  • Kuno – Jah Prayzah (Directed by Vusa Hlatshwayo & Davis Hanzu)
  • Fake Love – Winky D (Directed by Tawanda Sibotshiwe)
  • Nguva NdeyaMwari – Dorcas Moyo (Directed by Hastings Chiromo)

 

Outstanding Screen Production (Television)

  • High School Diaries – John Mabuyane
  • Magweja – Dexter Fundire
  • Love Across the Ocean – Willy Makumire Lilly

 

Outstanding Screen Production (Short Film)

  • A Future Untold – Prosper Kunyetu
  • God Sleeps on Sundays – Naishe Nyamubaya
  • Totem – Nicole Panashe Dzenga

 

Outstanding Screen Production (Full Length)

  • Loved Out – Tendai Nyeke
  • Dilemma – Joe Njagu
  • Mwana Wangu – Nakai Beauty Tsuro

 

  1. DANCE AWARDS

 

Outstanding Dance Group/Production

  • Salt ‘n’ Light Dance Company – Still Salty
  • Diamond Girls – Unseen Stars
  • MnM Dance Factory – African Sunrise

 

Outstanding Female Dancer

  • Mandisa Maseko (Storm Zw) – The Crown Project
  • Celine Madziva – Celine’s Work
  • Lisa Tanaka Magwenzi (Lissa Tanaka) – Lissa Tanaka

 

Outstanding Male Dancer

  • Prince Mbisa (Amazing Prince) – The Rise of Amazing Prince
  • Lawrence Sirewo (Flexxy Smith) – Big Brother Mzansi
  • Shadreck Moyo (Shaddy Stiffler) – The Cowboys

 

Outstanding Choreographer

  • Tanaka Machikicho – Diamond Girls
  • Celine Madzivai – Celine
  • Terrence Kapesa – Salt & Light Dance Company

 

  1. SPOKEN WORD AWARDS

Outstanding Stand-Up Comedian

  • Frank Chirisa
  • Mbongeni Ignatious
  • Nigel Maritinyu (Nijo the Slick Pastor)

 

Outstanding Poet

  • Obert Dube
  • Sithandazile Dube
  • Thaluso Moyo (Thaluso the Poet)

 

  1. MUSIC AWARDS

 

Outstanding Female Musician

  • Sharon Manyonganise Cherayi
  • Anisha Tashinga Shonhiwa (Nisha Ts)
  • Ashleigh Angel Moyo (Shashl)

 

Outstanding Male Musician

  • Michael Mahendere
  • Emegy Chizanga (Freeman HKD)
  • Mukudzeyi Mukombe (Jah Prayzah)

 

Outstanding Breakthrough Musician

  • Nyasha Emmanuel Dedza (Junior Spragga)
  • Atenda Chingaira (Atenda Chinx)
  • Shone Qongo (Shone)

 

Outstanding Music Group

  • The Redeemed Family
  • VeRutendo
  • Joyful Praise

 

Outstanding Song

  • Ruzhowa – Jah Prayzah
  • Admire Kadembo – Nisha Ts
  • Too Much – Nutty O

 

Outstanding Album

  • The Notebook – Freeman HKD
  • Ndini Mukudzeyi – Jah Prayzah
  • The Woman King – Gender IIH – Nisha Ts

 

  1. FASHION AWARDS

 

Outstanding Male Designer

  • Rangarirai Kenias – Raengah
  • Brightman Dlamini – Tocar Narrations
  • Ishmael Tsakatsa – Zargue’sia

 

Outstanding Female Fashion Designer

  • Nomakhosazana Khanyile Ncube – A Tribe Called Zimbabwe
  • Danayi Madondo – Haus of Stone
  • Yolanda Ngwenya – Bakhar

 

Outstanding Contributor to the Fashion Industry

  • Amanda Mutangadura – AM Model Management
  • Priscilla Chigariro – Zimbabwe Fashion Week
  • Joyce Chimanye – ZUVVA

 

  1. DIGITAL ARTS AWARDS

 

Outstanding Female Social Media Content Creator

  • Blessing Nashe – Nashe the Plug
  • Gracia Bvute – Pot Tradition
  • Tariro Sarudzai Mharapara – Butterphly

 

Outstanding Male Social Media Content Creator

  • Marvellous Ngongoro – African Finder
  • Kelvin Biriot
  • Prince Sivalo Mahlangu – Magriza Made Me Cook

 

Outstanding Podcast

  • Zigo Podcast
  • Pass and Move Podcast
  • The Ollah 7 Podcast

 

Outstanding Social Media Skits

  • Leroy T. Zaware (Comic Elder)
  • Sean Khoza (Code Red Studios) – Tokoloshi
  • Ronald Chimombe (Thugga Thugga)

 

  1. SPECIAL AWARDS

 

Outstanding Artist in the Diaspora

  • Bhekinkosi Mabhena (DJ Nitefreak) – France & Spain
  • Luckson Chikutu (Manluckerz) – USA
  • Chrispen Nyathi – South Africa

 

Promoter of the Year

  • Stratosphere Events (Fiesta Fiesta Zimbabwe) – Charles Ayisa
  • Odyssey Entertainment (Kadoma Music Festival) – Prince Mharadze
  • Ngoma Nehosho (Jacaranda Music Festival) – Walter Wanyanya

 

People’s Choice Award

  • Principal Chigwida (Prince Chigwida)
  • Leroy T. Zaware (Comic Elder)
  • Wallace Chirumiko (Winky D)
  • Mukudzeyi Mukombe (Jah Prayzah)
  • Michelle Moyo (Ritz Mcleish)

Princess Majuru Says ‘The Woman King’ Rekindles Africa’s Legacy of Female Leadership

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Princess Majuru Says ‘The Woman King’ Rekindles Africa’s Legacy of Female Leadership

Princess Eugene Majuru has issued a public statement describing the film The Woman King as a powerful reminder of Africa’s pre-colonial systems of governance and the historic role women played in shaping them.

 

In remarks released this week, Majuru said the film highlights “Africa’s indigenous systems of leadership, particularly the central role of women in governance, military command, and nation-building prior to colonisation.”

Inspired by the Agojie warriors of the Kingdom of Dahomey, an elite all-female military regiment that existed in present-day Benin, The Woman King portrays women who defended their kingdom against slavery, foreign exploitation and internal conflict. For Majuru, the story carries contemporary weight.

“Their story challenges the false colonial narrative that African leadership was exclusively male or primitive,” she said.

Majuru, who identifies herself as a descendant of the Harare royal lineage of the Mbari clan founded by King Mbari, framed women’s leadership not as a modern development but as a continuation of historical tradition. “Women’s leadership is not a modern invention,” she said. “It is an African inheritance.”

Her statement also addressed the long-term consequences of colonial rule on traditional governance structures across the continent. Colonial administrations, she said, disrupted legitimate systems of authority by elevating collaborators and imposing new chieftainships, often at the expense of established royal houses.

“Colonialism disrupted legitimate African governance by rewarding collaborators with imposed chieftainships, sidelining rightful royal houses, and distorting systems of authority,” Majuru said, adding that the effects of those interventions “continue to affect African societies today.”

She argued that decolonization is incomplete without a fuller restoration of historical narratives and recognition of traditional leadership structures, including the roles women played as rulers and strategists.

“Decolonisation remains incomplete until African people reclaim historical truth, restore legitimate leadership, and recognise the role of women as rulers, strategists, and custodians of sovereignty,” she said.

Majuru described The Woman King as more than a cinematic achievement. “The film is not entertainment alone,” she said. “It is education, correction, and a call to action.”

POSB Launches Huruyadzo/Inkunzi Group Savings Platform, a First for Zimbabwe

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POSB Launches Huruyadzo/Inkunzi Group Savings Platform, a First for Zimbabwe

The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has today unveiled Huruyadzo/Inkunzi, a mobile-based group savings platform that is the first of its kind in Zimbabwe.

 

The name Huruyadzo/Inkunzi means the greatest or the biggest of them all.

It is a testament to POSB’s commitment to creating a platform that can reach people across the country and make group saving safer and easier for everyone and , leaving no one and no place behind in line with the government’s vision 2030, which aims to create an upper-middle income class economy by 2030.

Huruyadzo/Inkunzi, as the name suggests, is a game-changing solution, bold in ambition, national in impact, and designed to transform how people save together.

More than just a new product, it builds on the way Zimbabweans already live, save, and support one another, while providing a safer and more secure way to do so within today’s modern financial system.

Zimbabwe has a strong tradition of saving in groups, commonly known as Mukando. For many years, this has helped families and communities pool money for school fees, businesses, and support in times of need.

However, in recent years, some groups have lost money due to theft, dishonesty, and mistrust, when people trusted with the money disappear with the funds.

Huruyadzo/Inkunzi was developed to address these challenges.

The platform formalises the way people already save in groups, while keeping the same community spirit. It brings greater transparency, shared control, and accountability.

This means no one can access or withdraw the group’s money without the knowledge and approval of other group members.

To get started, customers simply dial *223#, select the Group Savings option, and follow the prompts to create and name a group.

Group creators and members can invite others to join. Leadership roles such as Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer are assigned through the phone, and each invited member can accept or decline.

In a speech read on his behalf by POSB Divisional Director of Retail Banking, Mr Lawrence Munashe Kupika, POSB Chief Executive Officer Mr Garainashe Changunda said the platform is meant to meet the savings needs of every Zimbabwean.

“Huruyadzo/Inkunzi is a game-changing innovation designed to protect and strengthen the way Zimbabweans already save together. We are formalising Mukando in a secure and transparent manner so that no individual can spend or put the group’s hard-earned savings at risk without the knowledge and approval of other members,” said Changunda.

He added that the service is easy to access, whether a person is banked or unbanked.

“What makes Huruyadzo truly transformational is its accessibility. Anyone with a mobile phone can use it, without a smartphone, without internet access, and even without a POSB account.

All you need to do is dial *223#, select Group Savings, and follow the prompts,” he added. Everything is done digitally, as the Bank is positioning itself into a digital and AI-powered financial institution.

Savings on the platform earn interest, helping groups grow their money over time. There are also no monthly service fees, showing POSB’s commitment to encouraging a culture of saving in line with the Bank’s transformation agenda which also seeks to shift the Bank from being product to customer centric.

Huruyadzo/Inkunzi supports financial inclusion by offering safe savings to both the unbanked and underbanked, including informal traders, civil servants, churches, burial societies, farmers, savings clubs, and other community groups.

“At POSB, financial inclusion is not a slogan. It is our mandate. Huruyadzo/Inkunzi supports our mission to serve every Zimbabwean and to make saving together safer, smarter, and more rewarding,” said Changunda.

Sustainable Solar E-Waste Management Comes Under Spotlight in Zimbabwe

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Sustainable Solar E-Waste Management Comes Under Spotlight in Zimbabwe

e-Waste is increasingly a problem in Zimbabwe as in many parts of the world. Against this background, stakeholders from government, the private sector, development agencies, finance institutions, academia, and civil society are convening at the Monomotapa Hotel for a Market Dialogue Workshop on Sustainable Solar E-Waste Management in Zimbabwe.

 

The dialogue themed: “Pioneering e-waste solutions for a circular economy that fosters innovation, creates green job opportunities and ensures viable eneergy access for communities,” seeks to collaboratively map strategies for addressing the emerging challenges posed by electronic waste — particularly lithium-ion batteries and solar e-waste — as Zimbabwe transitions toward cleaner energy solutions.

The rapid acceleration of digital and clean energy technologies has produced one of the fastest growing streams of waste worldwide.

In 2022 alone, an estimated 62 million metric tons of electronic waste was generated globally, and this figure is projected to reach up to 82 million metric tons by 2030 if proper systems are not adopted.

Despite its growth, less than a quarter of global e-waste was documented as formally collected and recycled, underscoring significant gaps in infrastructure and policy worldwide.

African countries—including Zimbabwe—produce comparatively low volumes of e-waste per capita relative to other regions, but they face disproportionate challenges.

In many cases recycling rates remain below 1 percent in Africa, and domestic infrastructure for safe and sustainable e-waste management is limited, leading to hazardous informal practices and environmental risks.

In Zimbabwe, while comprehensive national data on the volume of e-waste generated annually is limited, available research estimates that the country generates around 10,000 metric tons of e-waste each year, much of which remains unmanaged due to the absence of formal collection and recycling systems.

To respond to this growing environmental and public health concern, UN-Habitat, in collaboration with Action 24, is piloting an innovative circular economy initiative that focuses on the repair, refurbishment, and repurposing of lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries, including those from solar installations and electric vehicles.

The initiative aims to extend the useful life of these technologies by converting otherwise discarded batteries into reliable energy storage solutions for peri-urban and rural households.

Dr.Alex Cheleshe, Programme Manager and Head of Office (UN-Habitat Zimbabwe) said the initiative provides an opportunity to deal with the growing threat of e-waste.

“The Market Dialogue Workshop represents a key step in our efforts to improve the living conditions of urban and peri-urban communities in Zimbabwe. By piloting this circular economy initiative in partnership with Action 24, we are turning a waste challenge into an opportunity for development.

Our aim is to ensure that Zimbabwe’s transition to green energy is inclusive and sustainable promoting “waste-to-wealth” approaches that creates green jobs for the women and youth while promoting environmental stewardship.”

“With the growing global challenge of electronic waste, promoting local innovation is very important. This project focuses on repairing and repurposing lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries—including those from electric vehicles—to extend their use in non-tractive applications such as home lighting and mobile charging,” said Mr. Isaac Mwangi Project Officer: Energy and Environment (UN-Habitat Zimbabwe)

This initiative demonstrates that through innovative circular models, we can bridge the energy access gap for rural and peri-urban communities while promoting waste resource recovery initiatives.”

Archieford Chemhere, Country Coordinator of Action 24, said: “This workshop represents an important step toward building Zimbabwe’s capacity to tackle e-waste sustainably.

By harnessing circular economy models—from repair to repurposing—we are transforming what is often seen as a burden into an opportunity for energy access, environmental protection, and green job creation. We must work together to ensure the renewable energy transition is both inclusive and responsible.”

The workshop will facilitate stakeholder engagement across solar value chains to identify and define roles of key market actors in the e-waste ecosystem.

Discussions will also focus on building partnerships that strengthen circular economy models and support a just and inclusive energy transition.

The workshop is expected to produce a shared understanding of project goals, clear stakeholder roles, and actionable recommendations to inform future policy development and investment in e-waste management.

Participants include representatives from private sector companies, government agencies, finance institutions, development partners, non-governmental organisations, and research institutions.

Zimbabwean DJ Tashinga Brings ‘Winehouse’ Experience Home to Harare and Bulawayo

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Zimbabwean DJ Tashinga Brings ‘Winehouse’ Experience Home to Harare and Bulawayo

Tashinga, the Zimbabwean-born DJ and producer, is set to bring his signature event series, Winehouse, to Harare and Bulawayo for the first time.

 

The events, which combine refined house music with intentional social energy, are scheduled for early March 2026.

Known for cultivating spaces where music, culture, and community converge, Tashinga will host the inaugural Harare event on March 8th at the Tomahawk Restaurant Deck, situated within the Imba Matombo Boutique Hotel.

The Bulawayo debut will follow on March 14th at the Padandaro Guest House (p. 2).

Winehouse is described as a carefully curated event designed to encourage connection, conversation, and movement.

Attendees can anticipate a refined yet welcoming atmosphere, pairing deep Afro House grooves with an opportunity for wine tasting.

Tashinga, a Cape Town-based artist with roots in soulful house, R&B, and hip hop, is a multi-genre producer who has performed across the continent.

Pace trio fires Zimbabwe to winning start at T20 World Cup

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Pace trio fires Zimbabwe to winning start at T20 World Cup

The towering pace trio of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans ripped through Oman’s batting line-up to propel Zimbabwe to a commanding eight-wicket victory in their opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Monday.

 

After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Zimbabwe immediately capitalised on the lively surface, producing a ruthless new-ball spell that left Oman reeling and laid the foundation for a comfortable run chase.

The fast-bowling trio exploited the bounce and movement superbly, combining to claim nine of the 10 wickets to fall.

Muzarabani set the tone early, striking with the first ball of the second over when he bowled Jatinder Singh for five to leave Oman at seven for one.

The pressure intensified in the following over as Ngarava removed Hammad Mirza for a duck, caught behind by wicketkeeper Brendan Taylor.

Muzarabani then tore through the top order, dismissing Aamir Kaleem, who was caught at deep backward point for five, before accounting for Karan Sonavale two balls later, also for a duck, as Oman slumped to 17 for four inside four overs.

Zimbabwe’s bowlers maintained relentless discipline, conceding just 10 runs across the next three overs to tighten their stranglehold further.

Sikandar Raza joined the wickets column when he dismissed Wasim Ali for three, but Sufyan Mehmood and Vinayak Shukla briefly steadied the Oman innings with a 42-run sixth-wicket partnership.

Shukla provided the spark during the stand, striking four boundaries in a lively 28 off 21 balls before Ngarava ended the resistance by having him caught behind.

The left-arm seamer struck again in the same over, dismissing Jiten Ramanandi for one to reduce Oman to 71 for seven in the 15th over.

Evans then completed the demolition job, removing Mehmood for 25 in the 17th over before bowling Shakeel Ahmad in the final over as Oman’s innings unravelled further.

A late flourish from Nadeem Khan, who struck the only six of the innings during his 20 off 18 balls, helped Oman edge past the 100-run mark before he fell to a spectacular diving catch by Brian Bennett.

Oman were eventually bowled out for 103 in 19.5 overs, with the impressive trio of Muzarabani, Ngarava and Evans sharing the spoils with three wickets apiece, conceding just 16, 17 and 18 runs respectively.

In response, Zimbabwe made a brisk start as Tadiwanashe Marumani smashed four consecutive boundaries in the second over to inject early momentum into the chase.

Oman enjoyed a brief glimmer of hope when Mehmood struck twice in the fourth over, dismissing Marumani for a rapid 21 and removing Dion Myers for a duck to leave Zimbabwe at 30 for two.

However, any hopes of a comeback were quickly extinguished by a composed third-wicket partnership between Bennett and Taylor.

Bennett assumed the aggressor’s role while Taylor anchored the innings with characteristic composure, guiding Zimbabwe safely beyond the halfway mark of the chase without further setbacks.

Taylor later retired hurt on 31 after appearing uncomfortable while running, with Zimbabwe requiring just six more runs for victory.

Raza fittingly sealed the win with a boundary, while Bennett remained unbeaten on an accomplished 48 off 36 balls as Zimbabwe cruised to victory in 13.3 overs.

Mehmood’s two wickets proved the lone bright spot for Oman on an otherwise difficult afternoon, as Zimbabwe launched their T20 World Cup campaign with an emphatic statement of intent.

Almasi Collaborative Arts Opens 2026 Season With ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ in Harare

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Almasi Collaborative Arts Opens 2026 Season With ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ in Harare

Almasi Collaborative Arts will launch its 2026 season with a free public staged reading of Lorraine Hansberry’s landmark play A Raisin in the Sun, bringing one of the most influential works in American theater to audiences in Harare.

 

The performance is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2:30 p.m. at the Friendship Bench Hub.

Directed by Leonard Matsa, the reading features a mix of longtime Almasi collaborators and emerging performers, including Daniel Nkumalo, Evita Mahachi, Deborah Kabongo, Charlene Mangweni-Furusa, Godblessus Dhliwayo, Chiedza Matabuka, Ronald Sigeca, Aaron Dobi, Clive Jonga and Michael Kudakwashe.

The event marks the return of Almasi’s signature staged reading program, which emphasizes close textual analysis and actor training as foundations of performance.

Ahead of the public presentation, the cast and director will take part in a two-day dramaturgical workshop led by Gideon Jeph Wabvuta, the organization’s programs director.

The intensive session brings together actors, directors and playwrights to dissect the script’s structure and themes before rehearsals begin.

Matsa described Hansberry’s 1959 play as “timeless and universally relevant,” noting that its exploration of class struggle and deferred dreams continues to resonate.

“In the midst of overwhelming adversities, including class struggles, hope is all we have and need,” he said. “It is the fuel that drives existence. And when all seems lost, our integrity is our last line of salvation.”

A Raisin in the Sun follows a Black family on Chicago’s South Side as they await an insurance payout that could change their lives. The play confronts housing discrimination, racism and generational conflict, and takes its title from Langston Hughes’ poem “Harlem.”

It was the first play by a Black woman to be staged on Broadway and was named best play of 1959 by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle.

For Almasi, the reading sets the tone for a year of ambitious programming focused on craft development and international collaboration.

Wabvuta said opening the season with Hansberry’s work reflects the organization’s commitment to artistic rigor.

“By establishing this strong foundational start to the year with one of the greatest plays ever written, we are setting a clear frame through which excellence, professionalism and authentic artistic expression will be nurtured,” he said.

The 2026 calendar will also include a stage management and directing workshop led by visiting American artist Adam Immerwahr; a voice and acting workshop with Scott Miller of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts; a filmmaker intensive with a yet-to-be-announced guest; and Africa Voices Now!, a festival of new plays scheduled for October and November.

The year will conclude with the Almasi African Writers Conference, now expanded to include screenwriters.

Founded in Harare and co-led by actor and playwright Danai Gurira as executive artistic director, Almasi Collaborative Arts aims to promote dramatic literacy and expand opportunities for African creatives.

Through training programs and public performances, the organization seeks to connect local artists with global stages.

The staged reading of A Raisin in the Sun is free and open to the public.

Rainbow Tourism Group Rolls Out Nationwide Valentine’s Dinners Across Zimbabwe

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Rainbow Tourism Group Rolls Out Nationwide Valentine’s Dinners Across Zimbabwe

Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG), one of Zimbabwe’s largest hospitality operators, has unveiled a series of Valentine’s Day dining experiences set to take place on February 14, 2026, across its hotels nationwide.

 

The events, designed as curated couples’ experiences, will feature candlelit settings, themed décor, live entertainment and multi-course menus tailored to different markets.

RTG said the dinners aim to combine ambiance and quality dining while remaining accessible to guests marking the occasion.

In Bulawayo, the Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel will host an elegant evening with panoramic city views, offering a three-course dinner, a complimentary welcome drink and live solo entertainment.

The experience includes themed games and a vintage dress code, priced at US$50 per couple for early bookings and US$60 thereafter.

Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre’s Tigashire Restaurant will stage “A Night of Love, A Taste of Joy,” featuring a three-course dinner, couple-focused games and prizes.

The evening will conclude with an after-dinner dance at the Batanayi Conference Room. The package is priced at US$50 per couple.

In Harare, the New Ambassador Hotel will hold its celebration in the Rainbow Room, pairing a three-course dinner with live saxophone music, karaoke and relationship insights from Dr. Bruce Chitsungo.

Guests are encouraged to attend in black tie attire, with the experience priced at US$50 per couple.

At the Rainbow Towers Hotel & Conference Centre, two distinct events are planned. The Jacarandas venue will host “A Night of Love, Wisdom & Laughter,” an intergenerational dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The three-course dinner is priced at US$100 per couple and will feature live entertainment by Tanga Wekwa Sando, themed cocktails, games and prizes.

Simultaneously, Kombahari Restaurant will present “Sizzle & Serenade,” a live grill dining experience accompanied by a violinist.

Meals will start from US$30 per person. Guests who share their experience on social media will stand a chance to win a complimentary night’s stay at the hotel.

RTG’s resort properties will also participate. Montclair Resort & Conference in Nyanga will offer a three-course dinner with a complimentary glass of champagne, resident DJ and couples’ games at US$60 per couple.

In Victoria Falls, A’Zambezi River Lodge will host a Valentine’s High Tea in the afternoon, priced at US$25 per couple, followed by a poolside three-course dinner in the evening at US$60 per couple.

Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel will stage a romantic dinner at the Panorama Restaurant featuring classic music and dance competitions, priced at US$35 per person.

Bookings are available through RTG’s reservations offices, approved travel agents and its mobile application.

RTG, listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, operates hotels, tour operations and digital travel services across the country and maintains a regional marketing office in South Africa.

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