Dr Tapfuma ParirenyatwaSpread This NewsBy Sports ReporterZIMBABWE Rugby Union (ZRU) acting president Dr Tapfuma Parirenyatwa has resignedParirenyatwa stepped down Friday citing reason that he wants time to focus on his family and business.“It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter to resign from my position as Acting President of the ZRU.“This is not a decision i have taken lightly, but I am aware of the level of commitment that this role requires for it to be performed effectively.“And because of where my career currently stands, I need to focus more on developing my businesses and on time with my family, and this, therefore, means I will no longer be able to give this crucial role the attention and dedication that it requires and deserves,” he wrote in his resignation letter seen by NewZimbabwe.com.Parirenyatwa was leading the union on an interim basis following the suspension of Losson Mtongwiza in May on allegations of ill-treating female athletes, who had represented the nation in Ivory Coast at the Rugby Women Division Cup.During his tenure as acting president, Parirenyatwa led the Sables to a Rugby Africa Cup victory last month, which saw Zimbabwe qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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