My Journey with Pool in Masvingo
My journey with pool began when we moved to Masvingo in the early 1990s. My mother was employed by the National Railways of Zimbabwe, and after I had finished my education, I found myself with time on my hands. That was when I started learning how to play pool.
I would spend my time at a place called Apolo, which I believe was owned by Mukeda, one of the people we affectionately called the Amakarari. There, I met many talented players. One of them was a guy with long hair known as Chirasha. If I remember correctly, he worked either at Pelhams or Kwa Khan. My memory is not as sharp as it used to be, but one thing I remember clearly is that he was an excellent player.
As time went on, I became friends with another player, a karate enthusiast whose father was a doctor somewhere in Masvingo. He wore glasses, and we spent many hours playing together. Later, we were joined by Henry Makombe, who worked for NetOne. It was around this time that I started taking the game seriously.
My love for pool took me to many places around Masvingo. I played regularly at What's Cooking, owned by the late Mdara Beji Ndebele. The place was located opposite Kwa Never, where cars were sold, and next to the offices of Mwonzora and Muzenda Partners, near Beverley Building and opposite OK Zimbabwe. Upstairs was Bosha Book Shop. Those were memorable days.
There I played against talented players such as Revai and John Mutswagi. John was especially gifted. He could even play flipper with great skill. Competing against players like these helped sharpen my game and pushed me to improve.
As my confidence grew, I became known as a strong player around town. I started playing at Nyashanu in Rujeko with players like Julius Machigere, Tindo, Lovenda, Danny, and George. I would also travel to Majanke and Rixt Night Club, where I played against the likes of Zidane and many other skilled opponents. We spent countless nights around the pool table, competing, learning, and enjoying the game we loved.
Before long, I had become a respected player myself. Pool was no longer just a pastime—it had become part of who I was. The friendships, rivalries, and memories I made through the game remain some of the most treasured moments of my life.
Even today, I am still going strong. The passion for pool has never left me.
Masvingo will always be my second home. I still remember Mdara Mavaire jokingly saying, "Mndebere, tichatokupa mukadzi kuno." Those words always make me smile.
To the people of Masvingo, thank you for the memories, the friendships, and the lessons. The city gave me so much, and it will always hold a special place in my heart.
Masvingo hoye! I love you all.
What is surreal is that there are pple here who supported ZANU PF and even threatened me with death who are today anti CAB3, and there are those whom we chanted opposition slogans with who are now pro-CAB3. My enemies are now my allies while my former friends are now my nemesis.
The beauty of it is that l just walk my path. Those who push in my direction automatically become allies. One struggle Parallel efforts. The goal doesn't change- a free, democratic and prosperous Zimbabwe.
Trust only yourself and leave room for failure & disappointment. Let's keep marching even when the odds are tough.... Constant resistance!
@chirembaPT Ndoda kutanga kurova imi Mp ana mukasaita candidate in the next election or sponsor one councillor kumusha kwenyu. Meeting a full budget of $600 usd that is all that is needed by a candidate in our villages. Vozotibira hedu asi tamira mira
@NorestMarara@ShumbaTapiwa@drbilla01@nelsonchamisa Mujamba Jecha you must be the last man to throw stones. I rallied behind u to take over Harvest house but as we speak @DMwonzora has outsmarted you. Does that mean u are dum? I believe all Zim Oposixn players aint perfect we just lack an influential voice to bring them together
@drDendere What if @nelsonchamisa has been honest, but we are unwilling to accept his reality? The CAB3 events support his account for those willing to be fair. A different group of leaders emerged after his departure and did their best to prevent it, yet we now face a significant defeat.
@TereraiSithole@cdfzim@nelsonchamisa@DMwonzora I am sure , we the common pple look fwd to that day. What ever terms lol lol lol, all we want is to see you our leaders coming together. Mudalinging has not helped in 20 yrs and will never ever
@drDendere If we voted and sent emails it ahld be easy to mobilise and support political priaoners. @MadzibabaV must be given ka $5k to start a road eunner project and be a beacon of hope in his village but nada we we failures