Meet Our Author: Praise Dumi Dhlakama

Praise Dumi Dhlakama is a Zimbabwean media professional, award-winning sports journalist, communications specialist, and digital storyteller with over nine years of experience across journalism, sports media, social impact communications, and research.

He has worked with organizations such as Grassroot Soccer, where he coordinated newsletters, created digital campaigns, and produced storytelling content focused on youth development, mental health, and gender justice and managed social media platforms. Praise is also a sports analyst and commentator on Zimbabwean radio and television platforms including ZBC TV.

Beyond journalism, he co-founded OnSport Magazine and runs D&F Multimedia, where he leads branding, digital marketing, and multimedia production projects.

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Project Coordinator – Grassroot Soccer (2025) : Managed communications initiatives, youth-focused campaigns, and digital storytelling projects.

Communications Consultant – Grassroot Soccer (2022–2024) : Created multimedia content, managed newsletters, and coordinated social media campaigns.

Communications Assistant – Grassroot Soccer (2018–2022) : Managed Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts while producing graphics and website content.

Sports Correspondent – NewsDay Zimbabwe & The Standard (2023–Present) : Writes sports articles, features, and match analysis for leading Zimbabwean publications.

Founder & Director – D&F Multimedia (2018–Present) : Leads branding, videography, photography, and digital marketing projects.

“Football or sport in general is more than a game to me. It is storytelling, culture, and emotion combined into one experience. Outside broadcasting and writing, I enjoy creating digital content and doing work outs.”

Praise approaches content creation with a strong focus on accuracy, clarity, audience engagement, and responsible storytelling. His writing style combines research with accessible language to ensure readers understand complex topics in a simple and enjoyable way. His advantage is that he has done communications with diverse groups across the globe.

Whether writing sports features, match analysis, or betting-related content, he prioritizes credibility, fairness, and factual reporting. His goal is to create content that is both entertaining and trustworthy while helping readers make informed decisions and enjoy the sports experience responsibly.

Sports Journalism & Match Analysis
Praise specializes in football reporting, match previews, post-match analysis, and feature storytelling.

Sports Guides & Tips
He creates engaging and easy-to-understand sports content that helps readers better understand sporting trends and events.

Industry News & Trends
With experience in radio, television, and digital media, Praise closely follows African and global sports developments.

Responsible Gaming & Sports Culture
Praise understands the relationship between sports entertainment, fan culture, and responsible gaming conversations.

“One of my most unforgettable experiences was doing commentary on a local football derby live on radio. The derby is the biggest match in Zimbabwe and draws millions of fans across the country and even beyond the borders. I got messages from friends in and in and outside the country who were tuned in. It reminded me of how powerful sports storytelling can be.”