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Zanu-PF hails Jah Prayzah's loyalty
IF the master of ceremony's sentiments at last week's inauguration of President Emerson Mnangagwa are anything to go by, then the ruling Zanu-PF confirmed that musician Jah Prayzah is one of the party...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 09:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF snubs EDPfee singer for Mambo Dhuterere
Zanu-PF, which yesterday launched its campaign for the August 23 general elections has snubbed their praise singer Chief Shumba Hwenje for Mambo Dhuterere.Hwenje is famed for the song ED Pfee,...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Busi Ncube brings back Ilanga
BUSI Ncube must be a staunch Highlanders FC fan! This was evidenced by the black and white pants she wore at the Ilanga Tribute Concert held at The Place in Bulawayo on Sunday.At 60, one proba...Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Busi Ncube ready for Ilanga Tribute
TRUE LOVE is exactly what The Place patrons in Bulawayo will be treated to on Sunday evening as veteran jazz singer Busi Ncube (born Sibusisiwe Ncube) will stage a tribute concert to remember Ilanga, ...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF grassroots supporters should rid party of political elite who have destroyed Zimbabwe
Every time I teach my son about the history of this country, I can not help feel a deep sense of pride and respect for our nationalist movements, in their intrepid quest for the independence and freed...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 10:19hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
WATCH: Franco joins Sulumani Chimbetu
Struggling Sungura musician Franco "Slomo" Dhaka yesterday joined Sulumani Chimbetu on stage at Leisure Centre in Chitungwiza.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yCI7uV9fwpI...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 05:21hrs | 24 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Was Rhodesia safer for civilian activists than under a brutal blood-thirsty Zimbabwe regime?
When I was a little boy, we loved listening to "Chimurenga", or liberation struggle songs, that our gallant Zimbabwean musicians belted out, as a way of e...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 07:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Nexus of politics, music and snoozing masses
A FEW weeks ago, the country's social media streets were abuzz with what I call the "resurrection act" of one self-styled prophet and, to some folks, a sacrilegious poseur.This act was the act...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:09hrs | | by Addy Kudita
Zimbabwe liberation icons deserve a political leadership worthy of their sacrifice
I was quite young a grade two, eight year old boy, in 1981 when the ZANU choir, led by the late Comrade Chinx (Dickson Chingaira), came to sing at Torwood Hall (Redcliff), whereby they stayed at our h...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:44hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tribalism, regionalism cited in conferment of Zimbabwe National hero status
NATIONAL Assembly members Wednesday gave Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe a torrid time asking him to explain the criteria used by the government in determining who befits the national hero statu...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 07:49hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Chaos at Soul Jah Love burial
ONCE again, the police had a torrid time in enforcing Covid-19 regulations as scores of people thronged Warren Hills Cemetery for the burial of the much-loved Zimdancehall star Soul Jah Love.W...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 13:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Police control numbers at Soul Jah Love funeral
Police yesterday dispersed mourners at the late Zimdancehall icon Soul Jah Love's Msasa Park home in Harare after they exceeded 30, the number of people allowed at a funeral in accordance with lockdow...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Busi Ncube still in the groove
SHE is 58, has clocked 34 years on the music scene and despite having lost colleagues who were part of the much-decorated music outfit, Ilanga, that included Andy Brown, Don Gumbo and Dickson Chingair...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF unfazed by Mugabe's heroes acre threats
On Friday 9 August, The Zimbabwe Independent reported that former President Robert Mugabe has told his family members that he does not want to be buried at Heroes Acre. He also apparently said he does...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 22:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Driver who 'killed' Cde Chinx's son hands self to police
Police have confirmed that the woman, who was involved in a hit and run accident that killed Sagelaw Chingaira, son to the late popular musician Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira, on Saturday has handed h...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 20:02hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx's son dies
THE son of the late popular musician, Dickson "Chinx" Chingaira, Sagelaw Chingaira, died on the wee hours of Saturday after he was hit by a car in Greendale, in a suspected "'hit and run'" accident. ...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Diaspora met to pave way for repatriation of Mbuya Nehanda's bones
She said that after her death, her bones would rise and lead a victorious struggle against the British. This is Nehanda Nyakasikana, a Shona spirit medium who led the fight against British colonisers ...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 07:18hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Busi Ncube still in the game
Music legend and True Love hit maker, Busi Ncube, says she has fond memories of the group Ilanga and has vowed to carry on the legacy left by some of her departed colleagues in the once star-studded o...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Mnangagwa politics shatters society's mirror
The dawn of the new dispensation brought along a glimpse of hope to many, including artistes, with the leaders ensuring the upholding of fundamental human rights.This was reinforced by the ret...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Open for business starts with health funding, Mr Mnangagwa
ONE death is a death too many to justify. As the cholera outbreak ravaged populous Harare high-density suburbs Glen View and Budiriro for the second time within a decade, my heart grieves and prays th...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 07:28hrs | | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Cde Chinx lookalike causes stir in Mbare
A MAN who looks almost exactly like the late Dick Chingaira, is causing a stir at Mupedzanhamo Market in Mbare where he operates.Bonface Chirikure of Block 6-C533 Mbare flats is turning people...Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 15:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans need change in the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Recreation
As I was listening to the radio some days ago, I was listening to studio 7 to be specific . I was touched by what I heard, it was during the burial of Lawrence Simbarashe popularly known as Mudhara bh...Published: 11 May 2018 at 16:30hrs | | by Belinda Chowa
Bev wins big in dancers awards again!
Beverly "Bev" Sibanda's group Sexy Angels collected more gongs at Dancers Association of Zimbabwe (Daz) Awards held at City Sports Bar in the capital on Wednesday.Collectively, Sexy Angels, a ...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 16:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai was never for the National Heroes Acre
THERE is something that has gone terribly wrong with some Zimbabweans. While others are seeing a funeral, others are seeing power. It's really dirty and messy, but then that's MDC-T politics for you....Published: 18 Feb 2018 at 22:31hrs | 2 | by Bishop
Will Mugabe be buried at the National Heroes Acre?
A senior Zapu official has sensationally remarked that President Robert Mugabe does not deserve to be buried at the National Heroes Acre because of his role in activities that contributed to Zimbabwe'...Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 15:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Who will miss out being buried at the Heroes Acre, Mnangagwa or Mugabe?
Being buried at the Heroes Acre seems to be very important for members of Zanu-PF when they are gone. It is an honour that appears to be bestowed to those who are loyal to the party not necessarily th...Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 09:49hrs | | by Nomalizwe Mbulu
Open letter to Jah Praizer
DEAR JAH PRAIZER Firstly and for most I would like to congratulate you for being able to showcase the unique talent u have in the music industry. You are a star in as far as our Zi...Published: 10 Sep 2017 at 13:16hrs | | by Cde Munyaradzi Alexio Shoko
Zanu-PF factions fight over Mahofa burial
HARARE - Succession battles in Zanu PF escalated yesterday as it emerged that the confusion surrounding the burial of the late senior party official Shuvai Mahofa is being caused by the party's warrin...Published: 20 Aug 2017 at 17:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mahofa's status divides Zanu-PF
Masvingo Provincial Affairs minister Shuvai Mahofa collapsed and died early yesterday morning, splitting opinion in the deeply-divided Zanu-PF party almost immediately after the provincial leadership ...Published: 16 Aug 2017 at 14:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chinx's farm groans under the burden of neglect
"KUTORA minda kukanganisa, aiwa hakusi kukanganisa..." (It's not wrong to reclaim the land) sang the late musician Dickson "Comrade Chinx" Chingaira in one of his songs.The musician was one of the...Published: 09 Aug 2017 at 10:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube blames Hunzvi
WAR Veterans minister Tshinga Dube yesterday told Parliament that the late former Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans' Association leader, Chenjerai Hunzvi made grave mistakes in determining the...Published: 20 Jul 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu berates Mugabe
A SENIOR Zapu official has sensationally remarked that President Robert Mugabe does not deserve to be buried at the National Heroes Acre because of his role in activities that contributed to Zimbabwe'...Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 16:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru confirms Cde Chinx links
Former vice president and National People's Party leader, Joice Mujuru, has spoken out for the first time on her links with the late musician, Dick "Cde Chinx" Chingaira, confirming to the Daily News ...Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 14:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mujuru misses friends in Zanu-PF
Ever since she was pushed out of Zanu-PF in 2014, former vice president Joice Mujuru has struggled to set her political career on an upward trajectory.Upon exiting the ruling party, she found ...Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 14:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Manheru inherited column from Jonathan Moyo
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe's spokesperson George Charamba has claimed that he inherited the acerbic Nathaniel Manheru column from its "founder", Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo."It's been...Published: 26 Jun 2017 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nathaniel Manheru - where is the 'revelation'?
UMthwakazi has known this character as a wide-nosed, strong-jawed anti-Mthwakazi Gukiurahundist and Shonaist, who like the rest of them who harbour these rabid anti-Mthwakazi, Gukurahundist feelings, ...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 17:42hrs | 1 | by Xoxani Ngxoxo
Mujuru links cost Cde Chinx national hero status
Late liberation stalwart and veteran musician, Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira, became a victim of Zanu-PF's internecine succession struggles after the party denied him the coveted national hero status ...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx to sing from the grave
The late revolutionary musician Dick "Cde Chinx" Chingaira's second wife Ntombizodwa says she is ready to keep the legacy of her late husband alive.Ntombizodwa, who is a musician in her own ri...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Busi Ncube speaks on Cde Chinx, career
IF True Love, that irresistible jam that has lit up Zimbabwean weddings and parties since the 80s, is Ilanga's greatest accomplishment, then it is also without question Busi Ncube's finest hour as a p...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs snub Cde Chinx's burial
The burial of the late liberation stalwart and musician Dick "Cde Chinx" Chingaira in Harare yesterday was most notable for the absence of senior Zanu-PF and government officials.The 61-year-o...Published: 24 Jun 2017 at 15:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai clothed in borrowed robes and forgot to think beyond slogans
IT'S been many seasons ever since this column was launched, more accurately ever since I adopted it from its "tired" founder, Professor Jonathan Moyo. While I know Nathaniel to be his middle name, I w...Published: 24 Jun 2017 at 13:29hrs | 31 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Cde Chinx family opts for private cemetery after Zanu-PF snub
The family of the late liberation stalwart and musician Dick "Cde Chinx" Chingaira has passed on the chance to bury him at Harare Provincial Heroes Acre - instead opting to have him interred at the Gl...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 12:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe tells police to arrest music pirates
First Lady Grace Mugabe has called on law enforcement agents to descend heavily on pirates of music CDs who she accused of stifling growth of artistes and fuelling massive job losses in the country's ...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 12:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP sings against violence
Former Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs deputy minister, Fortune Chasi has released a six-track anti-political violence album ahead of the 2018 elections.The album titled Violence-Free...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 12:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Chinx Chingaira not worth to be mourned,' says Mthwakazi party
MRP President Mr Mqondisi Moyo has said it's not worth celebrating the life of the late musician Dickson Chinx Chingaira as he is known for bringing misery to the people of Matabeleland. His music is ...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 09:22hrs | | by Tonderai Sigauke
Cde Chinx burial on today
Liberation war hero and musician Dickson Chingaira known as "Chinx" who died last Friday will be buried today at Glen Forest cemetery in Harare.Chinx who succumbed to cancer a week ago. ...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
No weather for old men, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I am unable to address you this week because of the inclement weather. I have no doubt that the British and their evil American cousins are playing ...Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 17:51hrs | | by CZ
We might meet Chinx in heaven, says Pastor
VETERAN gospel musician Pastor Lawrence Haisa said he believes the late Chimurenga musician Chinx Chingaira will go to heaven. The 'Buruka Mwari Baba' hit marker who was among musicians who we...Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Cde Chinx family demands national hero status
President Robert Mugabe has been left with egg on his face after the family of the late Dickson Chingaira, popularly known as Cde Chinx, spurned the provincial hero status bestowed on him demanding na...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 18:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe as strong as an iron bar'
Grace Mugabe on Tuesday said her husband President Robert Mugabe is as "strong as an iron bar" which continues to endure despite old age.According to NewZimbabwe.com, Grace Mugabe said this wh...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 16:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
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