 Stanbic Bank (Uganda) Limited was the new sponsors.This was after the reorganization of Zimbabwean cricket and as a result, new franchises started taking part in the competition.They are Mashonaland Eagles (formerly Northerns), Southern Rocks (formerly Southerns), Mountaineers (formerly Easterns), Matabeleland Tuskers (formerly Westerns), and Mid West Rhinos (formerly Centrals).