The Gems are set to undergo pressure cooker games against 10th 10th-ranked Scottish side from November 1 to 10.

Zimbabwe’s junior women’s team will be looking to qualify for a fourth consecutive World Cup appearance and sixth overall, while their male counterparts have failed to make it since 1985.

The event was held Lake Chivero Recreational Park with participants taking part in 5km, 10km and 21km races.

The seminar, whose objective is to improve the standards of karate in Zimbabwe, kicks off tomorrow and is set to conclude on Sunday at Fitness Planet Gym.

The continental competition will run from October 9 to 13.

At the age of 18 and with the goal of becoming a world-class athlete, Marakurwa flew to the United States after getting a scholarship.

The tournament was created by the three European countries to provide the best competitive tournament for athletes and spectators outside the World Cup and the Commonwealth Games.

TZ president Walter Jera announced the resignation of Mukurumbira, effective October 18, in a Press statement yesterday.

Speaking at the team unveiling ceremony, Zimbabwe Netball Association President Leticia Chipandu paid tribute to the team sponsors Nedbank Zimbabwe.

In his speech, Kazembe hailed the significant stride the region has made in promoting sport.

Thirteen teams have already secured their spot in the national championship tournament.

All of the country’s stadiums have been barred from hosting international matches by Caf and Fifa after failing to meet the minimum standards required.

There are eight countries namely Uganda, Eswatini, South Africa, Malawi, Kenya, Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and the hosts Namibia competing in the women’s contest.