Story by Anashe Murombedzi
HARARE-THE Manyame Falcons Netball Club has rebranded to Chapungu Queens, marking a significant transformation from a military base team to a national sporting powerhouse.
The rebranding reflects the club’s growing ambition and its successful expansion into a multi-sport entity, now boasting a women’s football side Chapungu Queens FC, currently topping the Women’s Premier Soccer League alongside a men’s football team and a volleyball squad.
The announcement was made at a ceremonial event attended by senior officials, including Manyame Air Base Commander, Air Commodore Ernest Matsambira, and Romapix Group Communications Executive, Tanaka Sitima, whose organisation unveiled a new sponsorship package and team kits for the netball outfit.
“We are thrilled to see the growth and impact of Chapungu Queens, as a military organisation, we understand that sports play a pivotal role not only in our development but also in fostering unity and resilience in our communities. Sports are more than games; they are about teamwork and discipline. They help us grow as individuals and as a community,” Manyame Air Base Commander, Ernest Matsambira said.
Romapix’s sponsorship marks a deepening partnership between corporate Zimbabwe and community-based sports development.
“The sponsorship kit symbolises more than just materials and resources, it represents the trust, dedication, and mutual respect between our organisations. It is a reflection of the hard work and passion that both teams have poured into the partnership,” Romapix Group communications executive, Tanaka Sitima said.
The rebrand has already started to bear fruit, with Chapungu Queens Netball Club currently sitting in second place in the Premier Netball League, with 18 points just two behind log leaders ZDF Queens.
The club’s transformation is being widely seen as a milestone for sport in Zimbabwe, showcasing how disciplined institutions can harness athletic talent to compete at national level and beyond.
