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Bob Nyabinde dies
Renowned jazz maestro Bob Nyabinde, affectionately referred to as "The Headmaster," has passed away.Nyabinde had been in poor health for an extended period, grappling with the challenges of di...Published: 23 Dec 2023 at 19:37hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Soft drinks strike Zimbabwean musician with blindness
HARARE - FAMED for fronting some of the most popular music genres in the country, Bob Nyabinde has claimed that his decades old addiction to soft drinks rendered him blind.The popular Zimbabwe...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 17:07hrs | 9 | by Ropafadzo Mapimhidze
Zimbabwean boy lands role in US film
CAPETOWN-BASED afro-jazz musician Simbarashe Saini's son, Kevin, has struck gold after landing a role in an American movie set to hit the screen next month.The seven-year-old will feature in R...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 16:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Steve Dyer dedicates song to Tuku
South African music star Steve Dyer said he has a dedication song for the late Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi titled, "Ko Sale Izibongo - Kufa Izinsizwa", which he will play at the Tuku Concert scheduled for ...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Family snubs Daisy at Mtukudzi memorial
DIVISIONS continued to rock the family of the late national hero, Dr Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, as several family members, including daughters Selmor and Sandra, snubbed the "sham" memorial held in Madzi...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tuku gets befitting send-off
The late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi received a befitting farewell from over 40 000 people who thronged the National Sports Stadium in Harare on Saturday to celebrate his life ...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 11:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi legacy under spotlight
The late music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi will be laid to rest at his rural home in Madziwa, Shamva district in Mashonaland Central province today, amid revelations that it was the musician's ch...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:11hrs | 6 | by STaff reporter
Out & About on Valentine's
VALENTINE's Day brings with it plenty of expectations, with both couples and singles looking forward to having fun on the day.Harare is never short of great events and activities to indulge in...Published: 14 Feb 2016 at 10:28hrs | 2 | by Arts
Mnangagwa challenges the Warriors to go for gold
ACTING President Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged the Warriors to go for gold by winning the 2014 African Nations Championship trophy when they launch their latest quest to win the tournament in Rwan...Published: 16 Jan 2016 at 15:56hrs | 1 | by Grace Chingoma
Mnangagwa want errant road users to be punished
Acting President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for deterrent penalties to be meted out on errant road users.He was speaking at the inaugural Africa Road Safety Day national commemoration held ...Published: 14 Nov 2015 at 19:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tuku, friends light up carnival
Star musician Oliver Mtukudzi and his musician friends on Friday showcased delightful melodies at a packed Harare International Carnival music concert held at the Glamis Stadium in Harare....Published: 11 Oct 2015 at 16:33hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Dudu Manhenga refuses to perform with fellow prisoners
AFRO-JAZZ sensation Duduzile Manhenga, who was expected to make her first public appearance on stage since incarceration at Gwanzura Stadium, in Highfield, Harare, on Saturday at the Africa Prisons ...Published: 21 Oct 2013 at 16:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZTA to meet UNWTO theme song winner
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says it is set to meet with the winners of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly theme song to finalise the project.Head...Published: 21 Jul 2013 at 10:22hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Cool Crooners fall on hard times
THEY have at one point been regarded as one of Zimbabwe's most reverred jazz sensations and besides they have proved their mettle both at regional and on the international stage.Their melodiou...Published: 06 Apr 2013 at 04:43hrs | 1 | by Auxillia Katongomara
Mujuru urges women to be exemplary
Vice President Joice Mujuru has challenged women to uphold the values of peace and unity which they are naturally endowed with as the country prepares for harmonised elections.Mujuru made the ...Published: 22 Mar 2013 at 14:49hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Grace Mugabe hails Bata Shoe Company
THE First Lady Grace Mugabe has hailed Public Private Partnerships being implemented countrywide and urged companies to provide more job opportunities to the disabled to realise their potential. ...Published: 02 Mar 2013 at 04:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's first gig a disappointment
Oliver Mtukudzi's maiden gig for this year at Andy Millar Hall was a disappointment after a small crowd turned up, despite having a stellar line up of performers who included Suluman Chimbetu, Munya M...Published: 05 Feb 2013 at 05:26hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Big gig lined up for Obert Mpofu's 60th birthday
Musicians will on 28 January celebrate Mines and Mining Development Minister Obert Mpofu's 60th birthday and his academic achievements through song and dance.The Minister graduated from Zimbab...Published: 21 Jan 2012 at 07:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Amakhosi shelve Voice Izwi act, Kapfupi to feature at Elite 400
Voice Izwi,one of the shows that had been scheduled to premiere at Amakhosi Elite 400's winter season, has been shelved after failing to meet Amkhosi's required standards.Voice Izwi was...Published: 06 Jul 2011 at 04:53hrs | | by .
Amakhosi Elite 400 Zimbabwe's premiere arts and culture hub
ZIMBABWE'S premiere arts and cultural hub Amakhosi Elite 400 in Bulawayo - exploded to life on Wednesday last week with an array of performances by various artistes.The melting pot fiesta is p...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 10:02hrs | 2 | by Mafu Sithabile
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Holdings board to be dissolved
Zimbabwe inclusive government negotiators have agreed on a wide range of media reforms, which will see the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Holdings (ZBH) board being dissolved and a new one being appointed amo...Published: 27 Apr 2011 at 07:06hrs | 12 | by Ndou Paul
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