Minerva Zimbabwe Open chess tournament set for 400 players
Minerva director of marketing and healthcare Nicholas Chekera said the company’s sponsorship reflected the strategic thinking required in both chess and business.
By Austin Karonga
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Danhiko appeals for support for young chess player’s FIDE Olympiad trip
Mvududu, a Form Three student at Danhiko Secondary School, is part of the Zimbabwe team selected by the Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF) for the international competition.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Aug. 16, 2026
ZCF names FIDE Disability side for Chess Olympiad
ZCF president Todd Mapingire said the selection prioritised form, experience and commitment to development ahead of the global event.
By Austin Karonga
Jul. 27, 2026
Zim eye medals at Africa Youth Chess Champs
The tournament runs until May 23 and features players in the under-8 to under-18 categories from across the continent.
By Austin Karonga
May. 15, 2026
Ndou, Jele triumph at ZCF Easter Open
THE Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF) Easter Open Tournament delivered thrilling competition this past Easter weekend, with Tapiwa Jele and Tatenda Ndou emerging as the champions in the Open
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Apr. 8, 2026
8-year-old chess prodigy Nota secures ZCF scholarship
“In a tournament dominated by giants of the game from across Africa, she showed the heart, discipline, and strategic brilliance that we aim to cultivate in all our youth.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Mar. 19, 2026
Minerva honours Zimbabwe’s inmate chess champions
The team has become a beacon of reform and intellectual prowess, securing the top spot in both the men’s and women’s categories at the African Continent Championship.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Feb. 15, 2026
ZCF reflects on landmark 2025 season
The Minerva Zimbabwe Open emerged as the largest tournament ever held on Zimbabwean soil, drawing a record-breaking field of approximately 400 competitors.
By Sports Reporter
Jan. 8, 2026
Africa Youth Chess Championship roar to life in Harare
Zimbabwe’s capacity to host world-class sporting spectacles was underscored by the excellent turnout.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 8, 2025
