Dinesha Devnarain Brings Her Cricket Coaching Skills to the Continent
Dinesha Devnarain is imparting her cricket knowledge to several female coaches in Rwanda. The South African U19 Women’s coach is making waves as the country also hosts the ICC U19 Women’s T20 Africa Qualifiers
Akhona Makalima to Add Another Big Tournament to her CV
Trailblazing South African referee Akhona Makalima will be one of five female officials at the upcoming African Cup of Nations, set to take place in the Ivory Coast from 13 January – 11 February 2024
Renowned Business Executive Clare Akamanzi Appointed as new NBA Africa CEO
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that Clare Akamanzi will be the new CEO of NBA Africa, with the accomplished business executive and international trade and investment lawyer to start in her new position on in January 2024
Fatma Samoura Leaves a Positive Legacy in Women’s Football
Fatma Samoura was recently awarded with the Lifetime Leadership award at the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum. The FIFA secretary general is set to retire at the end of the year but has left a legacy in women’s football.
Zimbabwe and Botswana Add Asian Spin to Preparations Ahead of African T20 Qualifiers
Zimbabwe and Botswana Women are ramping up their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers with both countries on tour in India. The Lady Chevrons have already kick started matters with one victory and a loss to OMTEX ICWC Cricket institute
Rwanda Make FIBA Women’s AfroBasket History
Hosts Rwanda make history in the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, reaching the semi-finals for the first time ever. This achievement also secures their qualification for the 2025 edition and a place in the Paris 2024 Pre-Olympics Qualifying Tournament.
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Historic Kwibuka T20 Title Victory for Rwanda in Ninth Edition
Congratulations to Rwanda as the national women’s cricket team finally get their hands on the Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament trophy after nine years! The host nation defeated Uganda by 6 wickets in the final.
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Scarlett Hale Makes International Umpiring Debut at Eighteen
England’s Scarlett Hale enters her name into cricket history, becoming the youngest umpire at age 18 to officiate at an international match in Rwanda.
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Rwanda’s Henriette Ishimwe Seal ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award
Rwanda’s all-rounder Henriette Ishimwe claims the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for the month of March, saying: “I owe this award to the many people who have supported me throughout my journey in cricket.”
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Salima Mukasanga Receives Forbes Woman Sports Award Honours
Rwandan international referee Salima Mukansanga receives the esteemed Forbes Woman Africa Sports accolade at the 2023 Forbes Woman Africa Awards.
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Rwanda Defeat West Indies in Super Six Round
Rwanda snare their second big scalp at the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, after a 4-wicket victory over West Indies in the Super Six round at North West University Oval.
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Rwanda U19 Proceed to Super Six
Rwanda U19 proceed to the Super Six, despite their 138-run loss to England at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup on Thursday.
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