The Soak Bench

09/05/2025

Zimbabwe Q1 Music Charts 📈
🔷 Oriyano’s rise was unreal
🔷 Nyasha David’s Ta Ta Ta won hearts
🔷 Chillmaster’ led the charts
🔷 Delroy Shewe's steady growth
🔷 Mugaratia’s breakout with Sunday

Full story:

https://thesoakbench.co.zw/q1-2025-zim-music-charts-review-oriyanos-rise-nyasha-davids-ta-ta-ta-chillmaster-delroy-shewe-dominate/

07/05/2025

Inside Nqobile Magwizi’s first 100 days as President:
🔹 Organised national team preps
🔹Strong focus on global partnerships
🔹Signs of secretarial professionalism
🔹Diaspora Engagement
🔹Revamping ZIFA’s commercial identity

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https://thesoakbench.co.zw/first-100-days-assessing-nqobile-magwizis-early-steps-at-zifa/

05/05/2025

Young Zimbabweans, especially Ama2k, are often caught between tradition and modern global relationship norms. How much of our heritage should we keep, and where do we draw the line between staying true to our roots and embracing change?

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https://thesoakbench.co.zw/tradition-culture-change-ama2k-and-the-dating-question-how-much-should-we-adapt/

25/04/2025

Scottland FC’s PSL journey is falling apart as reports of executive interference in on pitch decisions, over size squads, and mismanagement overshadow their ambition. The club is struggling to live up to its own expectations.

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https://thesoakbench.co.zw/scottland-fc-is-cracking-under-the-weight-of-its-own-ambition/ The Soak Bench

Scottland FC’s Premier Soccer League journey is unraveling as executive interference, bloated squads, and mismanagement overshadow ambition. This in-depth analysis explores how the club is cracking under the weight of its own expectations.

23/04/2025

completed a thrilling three-wicket victory over in Sylhet, powered by Blessing Muzarabani’s nine-wicket match haul and Wessly Madhevere’s match-winning reverse-sweep. Zimbabwe lead the 2 match series 1-0.

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Zimbabwe completed a sensational three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sylhet, powered by Blessing Muzarabani’s 9-wicket match haul and Wessly Madhevere’s match-winning reverse-sweep.

09/04/2025

ED Suspends Tariffs on US Goods: A Political Powerplay with Economic Consequences

This was a diplomatic gesture to improve ZIM, US trade relations but could benefit consumers with access to lower prices but may hurt local manufacturers.

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https://thesoakbench.co.zw/mnangagwa-suspends-tariffs-on-us-goods-a-political-powerplay-with-economic-consequences/

08/04/2025

Zimbabwe returns to Test cricket. Can they rise to the challenge in cricket’s most demanding format?

Sean Williams and Captain Craig Ervine return, alongside the in-form Nicholas Welch and uncapped spinner Vincent Masekesa.

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Zimbabwe returns to Test cricket with a two-match series in Bangladesh. Can they rise to the challenge in cricket’s most demanding format?

02/04/2025

OK Zim issues a cautionary statement regarding financial strain, announcing plans to raise $30 million through rights issue, private placement, and debt instruments to stabilize operations and restore liquidity.

Full Story:

https://thesoakbench.co.zw/ok-zimbabwe-issues-cautionary-statement-announces-30-million-capital-raise-to-stabilize-operations-amid-economic-turmoil/

01/04/2025

Geza’s Failed Protest Confirms Growing Frustration with Mnangagwa’s Leadership

The planned protests turned into a near-complete shutdown, as most citizens chose to stay indoors, avoiding the streets amid a heavy police presence.

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https://thesoakbench.co.zw/gezas-failed-protest-confirms-growing-frustration-with-mnangagwas-leadership/

28/03/2025