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Mnangagwa tried to kill opposition, says Mutambara
Former deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara says President Emmerson Mnangagwa wanted to destroy the country's main opposition party by denying it funding and using other unorthodox means.Mut...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 08:24hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
She is a living LEGEND and a HERO!
Barbara Makhalisa, also known by her married name as Barbara Nkala, is a teacher, Zimbabwean writer, Ndebele translator, novelist, editor and publisher, one of the earliest female writers published in...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 09:02hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-Australian actress co-stars as Will Smith's wife in slavery epic 'Emancipation'
Zimbabwean-Australian actress Charmaine Bingwa (37) who was born and raised in Perth starts as Will Smith's wife in slavery epic Emancipation which debuts in theatres on December 9.Speaking at...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sue Nyathi nominated for AU20 Artistes and Writers Residency Programme in Ghana
BULAWAYO-born fiction author Sukoluhle "Sue" Nyathi has been nominated for the AU20 "Our Africa, Our Future" Writers Residency Programme to be held in Ghana from tomorrow to November 28.The Wr...Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 05:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Teacher documents achievements in novel
BISEYI Mangena (79) recalls the days when he was a teacher and would pen down into poems, every success of the community around him and those that sought to promote teachers."I've been a teach...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 17:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mahoso finally leaves ZMC
Zimbabwe Media Commission chief executive, Dr Tafataona Mahoso, will leave the organisation on retirement at the end of next month.ZMC chairperson, Professor Ruby Magosvongwe, this week confir...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 05:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi, the forgetful man who reminds us about our heritage
"HELLO. I will be with you in a moment. I just want to finish this sentence," Pathisa Nyathi told a news crew that visited him at his home in Gwabalanda last week.Nyathi, who was seated in the...Published: 26 Jun 2021 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Cabinet meetings by Ndaba Sibanda: A review by Banqobile Virginia Dakamela
The book kicks off with a scene featuring a technology-crazy old man who is drinking with a girl young enough to be his granddaughter. The old man's table manners do not endear him to the girl either....Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 12:13hrs | 6 | by Banqobile Virginia Dakamela
Mbira queen ventures into poetry
Finest mbira queen and jazz musician Ruvimbo Hope Masike, professionally known as Hope Masike dedicated much of her time during the Covid-19-induced lockdown exploring different ventures.The v...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 11:33hrs | 4 | by Shelton Muchena
Energy Mavaza reveals what is beneath the African sun
The upcoming Great Zimbabwean young writer Energy Mavaza is set to release his second poetry oozing thought-filled book titled Beneath the African Sun. online. The book will be out this co...Published: 09 Feb 2021 at 17:12hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Tafataona Mahoso: A man of many hats
Rupise: Poetry of Love, Separation and Reunion 1977-2017; By Tafataona Mahoso; Mutare, Samwasika Heritage Products.136 PagesISBN: 978-1-7706-070-9 (Paperback)INDEED Tafataona M...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 16:09hrs | 30 | by Staff writer
Mushava's valentine in austerity and Zimbabwe's political economy
A few weeks ago, I wrote on Stan Mushava's autobiographical poetry anthology, Rhyme and Resistance and it has become a habit for me to check on his Facebook page for any latest poetry. On this Valenti...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 09:35hrs | 1 | by Brian Maregedze
Curtains: an anthology of poems
The Harare based poet and author, Takunda Chikomo made his first contribution to poetry with Curtains: an anthology of poems, published by TafaPrint Publishers Zimbabwe, 2018. Takunda recently finishe...Published: 12 Dec 2018 at 09:28hrs | 6 | by Brian Maregedze
Mlalazi novel shows illegal immigrants' struggles
Zimbabwean writer and playwright Christopher Mlalazi has to date given us a taste of his imaginative writings in various forms but if one is to get a deep feel of an illegal immigrant's hope and disil...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 05:28hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Chigama's anthology examines the slipperiness of truth
One of Zimbabwe's most consistent spoken word artists, Batsirai Chigama, launches her first anthology in Harare on Friday, March 2nd. The poetry in her collection, titled 'Gather the Children,' is abo...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 07:44hrs | 4 | by Exist Digital PR
Of names and texts: The lighter side of Zimbabwean Literature
Having grown up in that part of Zimbabwe where goats do not need names, my encounter with Memory Chirere's "Tadamuhwa" in the short story anthology, "No More Plastic Balls and other Stories", (2000) e...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 22:49hrs | | by Tanaka Chidora
Give Arthur Mutambara a Bell's
Some truths are self-evident.The world ain't flat. You are your mother's child. President Mugabe will win the next elections. Single malt whiskey is for men, beer is for boys. Dynamos is God's...Published: 11 Jun 2017 at 10:43hrs | | by Staff writer
Sibongile gets another Hollywood role
Hollywood-based Zimbabwean actress Sibongile "Sibo" Mlambo starred in the movie, Message From the King that was released last week.Sibo, who hogged the limelight last year when she was picked ...Published: 15 May 2017 at 14:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Plumtree-born author pens another masterpiece
Johannesburg - A Plumtree born and Johannesburg based female novelist - Sibonokuhke Moyo have bounced back with one of the top drawer in literary works, through her Ndebele short story anthology "Imvi...Published: 31 Oct 2016 at 11:00hrs | | by Martin Blessedchild
Manyika launches second book
USA-based writer Sarah Ladipo Manyika has published a second novel titled "Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun" (2016, Cassava Republic Press) which she officially launched last Saturday afterno...Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 06:40hrs | 32 | by Beaven Tapureta
Book Review: 'No More Plastic Balls and Other Stories'
The last analysis of the anthology 'No More Plastic Balls and Other Stories' was almost a success to the purpoted audience who received the piece with great enthusiasm.It is a rare thing that ...Published: 26 Jun 2016 at 20:12hrs | 42 | by Wilson Chipangura
BOOK REVIEW: 'No more plastic balls and other stories'
Living in this world especially soon after the turn of the millennium has been a double edged sword experience.Born frees like me might have missed an opportunity to witness the fi...Published: 18 Jun 2016 at 16:55hrs | 10 | by Wilson Chipangura
Coltart and Msipa's memoirs: A time to reflect on Zim's split patriotic consciousness
It is with great shock that Zimbabwe is continuously losing her prolific thinkers. This past week I was shocked to receive the news about Alexander Kanengoni's departure for eternal rest. "Gora" (His ...Published: 17 Apr 2016 at 10:05hrs | | by Richard Runyararo Mahomva
Chenjerai Hove dies
Reports say renowned poet and novelist, Chenjerai Hove (56) has died in Norway.Contacted for comment, Hove's son, Jabulani refused to disclose any details, telling the ZBC News to 'let the fam...Published: 12 Jul 2015 at 21:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
'New Kid on the Block', set to Launch on Independence Day
The 1980 Alliance is a network of young Zimbabweans who want to challenge themselves and each other to make a difference. These young people distinguish themselves as 'self-confessed dreamers, wri...Published: 10 Apr 2015 at 14:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Albert Nyathi collaborates with Shabalala Rhythm's Maqhinga Radebe
RENOWNED dub poet and musician Albert Nyathi is set to take his collaboration with established South African musician Maqhinga Radebe, a member of the reputable Maskandi group, Shabalala Rhythm a step...Published: 28 Sep 2014 at 09:46hrs | | by Bekezela Tshuma
Calling on Ndebele poets in Diaspora
ZIMBABWEANS in the Diaspora are putting together a Ndebele anthology meant to promote the language and culture where they are based.The project was mooted during the King Mzilikazi celebratio...Published: 05 Feb 2014 at 14:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Intwasa lines up storytelling workshop
Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo will begin a two-day workshop on December 5 targeting more than 30 local teachers in order to resuscitate the art of storytelling in the country.The workshop t...Published: 02 Dec 2013 at 09:39hrs | | by Arts reporter
Author, Njabulo Moyo impresses UK audience
Bulawayo poetic genius and author Njabulo Moyo has broken into the United Kingdom market following the attainment of a ground breaking publishing deal with LionHeart publishers. Moyo who recently...Published: 28 Nov 2013 at 06:13hrs | | by HMA
'Herbert Wants To Come Home'
UK-based Zimbabwean author Masimba Musodza has launched a serialised first edition of a new horror novel, Herbert Wants To Come Home. This is the story of the Mutsepe family who gather in August to co...Published: 28 Oct 2013 at 04:57hrs | 1 | by Masimba Musodza
Sabina Mutangadura, an upcoming Zimbabwean literary genius
The African literary scene has seen tremendous growth in the last couple of years. One issue, however, that many people seem to miss is the lack of enthralling, quality, culturally relevant African c...Published: 08 Oct 2013 at 14:04hrs | 7 | by Nanama B. Acheampong
Local poet Solwazi Nkiwane to release anthology
Bulawayo poet Solwazi Nkiwane has put together an anthology of her poetry which is set to be published before the end of this year.The 21-poem collection titled Truth Be Told includes pieces o...Published: 11 Sep 2013 at 08:37hrs | | by Arts reporter
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards launches literary competition
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) has announced the launch of a new literary award for it’s prestigious annual competition.The new category with a US$1000 cash prize for t...Published: 15 Nov 2011 at 11:31hrs | | by Henry Makiwa
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