By Virginia Njovo
Zimbabwe Correctional Officer based in Masvingo, Anthony Zvidzai, emerged as the overall winner at the recently held Masvingo Mayor’s Cheer Fund Golf Tournament at the Masvingo Golf Club Arena. The event brought together over 60 business leaders in support of charitable causes during the festive season.
Zvidzai told TellZim News that he began playing golf in 2015, marking exactly ten years in the sport, and has since won four awards in different tournaments.
“I started playing golf in 2015 out of passion and the dream of becoming an international golfer. Over these ten years, I have managed to win trophies in four different tournaments.
In 2023, I was the winner of the Simon Muzenda Tournament. In 2025, I received three awards at the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) fundraising tournament, where I came fourth overall. I also won the Makova Memorial Tournament and, most recently, the overall title at the 2025 Masvingo Mayor’s Charity Tournament,” said Zvidzai.
During the handover of gifts at the Cheer Fund Tournament, Zvidzai dedicated his victory to his late father.
“I want to thank everyone who made it possible for me to play this game. I dedicate this win to my father, who passed away recently. I was not in the best state to play, but I felt I had to do it for him,” said Zvidzai.
City of Masvingo Mayor Alec Tabe, in a speech read on his behalf by ward 9 councillor Bernard Muchokwa, expressed gratitude to the business community for their support.
“I want to thank the business community and the people of Masvingo, as well as those abroad, who continue to support the vision of bringing smiles to people’s faces during the festive season. I also extend my appreciation to our sponsors, including Junior Investments, Five Bulls, and Absolute Security, for their contributions in making this event a success,” said Tabe.
