From free beer to the altar: Harare has all the plans this weekend
The Castle Tankard — an institution since 1960 — takes over Borrowdale Racecourse for a star-studded live music showcase running from 11am to 730pm.
By Valentine Maya
May. 9, 2026
Macheso leads stellar entertainment at Castle Tankard 66th edition
Zimbabwe’s premier cultural showcases
By Tendai Sauta
May. 8, 2026
Oriyano faces backlash over ‘shaky’ live shows
One clip, showing Oriyano struggling to hit a high note, was repeatedly looped and shared with sarcastic captions and crying emojis.
By Style Reporter
Jun. 8, 2025
Trainer Mason takes Castle Tankard
Mason will also have to thank Matthew Thackeray his preferred jockey for Action Zone for giving an assured performance on the saddle in the contest which drew 15 runners.
By Michael Kariati
May. 11, 2025
Stage set for Castle Tankard
This year's event holds special significance for Castle Lager, as the brand celebrates 130 years of brewing excellence.
By AUSTIN KARONGA
Apr. 30, 2025
Stars align for pre-race favourite Raffles stable
The Bridget Stidolph-trained four-year-old gelding was in scintillating form tearing apart its competitors in the 2000m race
By AUSTIN KARONGA
May. 19, 2024
Raffles gives rivals galloping lessons
Second-placed Majestic Warrior is also from the Stidolph stable.
By Michael Kariati
May. 12, 2024
Betting opens for OK Challenge
The OK Grand Challenge ranks along the Castle Tankard and the upcoming Republic Cup as the biggest three racing events at Borrowdale Park Racecourse.
By Michael Kariati
May. 25, 2023
Merrymakers enjoy packed weekend
Undoubtedly, Ada Ogochukwu Ehi came prepared, bringing along her own band all the way from Nigeria and it paid off because the sound was electric.
By Bridget Wadzanai Mavhimira
May. 8, 2023
