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Danai Gurira inspires African playwrights with Zimbabwe workshops
A group of emerging playwrights has gathered in Harare this week for an 11-day conference aimed at fostering the next generation of dramatic talent in southern Africa. The Almasi African Playwrights C...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 07:30hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Sakhile Dube comes second after Finland in the popular vote
Zimbabwe's stunning beauty queen, Sakhile Dube, has captured the spotlight as she prepares for the grand finale of Miss Universe 2024 today, Saturday, November 16, at the prestigious Arena Ciudad de M...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 15:08hrs | 26927 | by Staff reporter
Sakhile Dube costume turn heads in Mexico
Miss Universe Zimbabwe Sakhile Dube has captivated audiences in Mexico with her national costume, "The Soaring Eagle," ahead of the Miss Universe preliminary show. Her stunning ensemble, which embodie...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:40hrs | 2040 | by Staff reporter
Sakhile Dube set to shine on global stage, eyes Miss Universe crown
The anticipation is palpable as Zimbabwe and the world gear up for the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico. With only five days remaining, all eyes are on Sakhile Dube, Zimbabwe's representative, who...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
Miss Universe countdown begins for Bulawayo beauty
The countdown has begun for Sakhile Dube from Bulawayo, who will represent Zimbabwe at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico.At 27 years old, Dube clinched the Miss Universe Zimbabwe title after...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:05hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo beauty crowned Miss Teen Universe Zimbabwe 2023
Eighteen-year-old beauty, Owami Ndlovu from Bulawayo was crowned Miss Teen Universe Zimbabwe 2023 at a pageant held at a Bulawayo hotel on Saturday evening.Annabelle Chigodo (Bulawayo) was cro...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa did Me A Huge Favor
He woke me up from my fantasy. He proved to me once and for all that voting for an intelligent president does nothing to stop paid-for politicians funneling all our tax money to their business cronies...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 07:27hrs | 8 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Girl dies fleeing from Nyau dancers
A nine-year-old girl died on Monday after falling down while fleeing from Nyau dancers in Mabvuku.The Zimbabwe Republic police confirme...Published: 18 May 2023 at 00:20hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Zimbabwean model crowned Miss Planet International runner up
BULAWAYO model, Jemima Mandemwa was recently crowned 1st runner up in the Miss Planet International beauty pageant held in Cambodia, Asia.Mandemwa, a Finance and Banking Graduate from NUST was...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 08:29hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Is Auxillia Mnangagwa following in 'Gucci' Grace's path?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in as interim leader during a colourful ceremony at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, after the ouster of the late former President Robert Mugabe in a coup ...Published: 02 Sep 2022 at 06:52hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
'Wanqoba' an absorbing burst of oomph
Gospel music singer Janet Manyowa combined some of the local and regional greatest gospel musicians for one of her most scintillating concerts at the ZITF Hall 3 in Bulawayo over the weekend, where sh...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thandiwe Newton axed from film after furious bust-up with Channing Tatum
LINE of Duty actress Thandiwe Newton has been axed from the new Magic Mike film after a bust-up with Channing Tatum — about the Oscars slap.Witnesses said the row on set escalated to "astoni...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 20:25hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe, My Dad and Me
Zimbabwean-born and now London-based actor Tonderai Munyevu tries to make sense of his roots, both familial and national, in his engaging show Mugabe, My Dad and Me.His story follows a deliber...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 07:54hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe can't pride itself on economic growth built on sub-standard products
It is always delightful news learning of the resurgence of our local productive sector - which not only translates into most-needed employment for the millions of jobless Zimbabweans, but also economi...Published: 26 Feb 2022 at 20:06hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ndlovu scoops continental gong in Ghana
FORMER Mr Zimbabwe Bernard "Ben Chest" Ndlovu continues to make strides in his modelling career after he recently scooped the Mr Continent Best Body gong at a show held in Accra, Ghana.At the ...Published: 21 Feb 2022 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
The rise and fall of the MDC: Winners, losers and neutrals
AS Zimbabwe approaches crucial by-elections in March, which will test the strength of main contestants while determining the authentic opposition, there is no denying that the MDC, which has posed the...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 18:21hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
What makes belly dancing such a unique art form?
There are very few forms of dance that are as captivating and intriguing as belly dancing. Have you ever attended a cultural event and seen those beautiful women wearing extravagantly made costumes, r...Published: 18 Oct 2021 at 20:18hrs | | by Staff writer
Cultural village plan for Inxwala Grounds
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has resolved to transform Inxwala Grounds from residential and ancillary status land into a cultural village to promote tourism through the rich history of the Ndebele peop...Published: 10 Jul 2021 at 10:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robber who terrified victims with skeleton costume and mask jailed
A robber who dressed up as a human skeleton to terrify his victims is beginning a three-year prison sentence this week.Norman Chagwiza, 27, of Mutsambiwa Village in Gutu, pleaded guilty to one...Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 18:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa endorses Harare dress
The new national dress was endorsed by President Mnangagwa who sees it fostering a sense of patriotism, national identity, sovereignty and pride among Zimbabweans. First Lady Amai Auxillia Mna...Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
US-based Zimbabwean actor lends role in new movie
LOS ANGELES-BASED Zimbabwean actor Rick Cosnett says he has landed a role in the forthcoming movie titled Go To The Moon which will start filming next month.Cosnett is popularly known for his ...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 18:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
No outpour of love
TOMORROW looks set to pass just like any other day without the glitz, colour and outdoor romance synonymous with Saint Valentine's Day.February 14 is set aside anually to celebrate love, where...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 10:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sunduza moves Injabulo 2000's premiere to December
PRODUCERS of the Injabulo 2000, Sunduza dance theatre have shifted the premiere of their late 1990s revived production to December after the initial dates were affected by the outbreak of COVID-19....Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Inside the 'secret' world of Gule Wamkulu
THE Nyau or Gule, popularly known in Zimbabwe as zvigure, are an enigma. Mystic, misunderstood and feared — their secrets have been hidden for centuries behind gory masks, cryptic dances and bizarre...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rural teachers to picket at Mthuli Ncube's offices
Rural teachers have resolved to start picketing at Finance minister Mthuli Ncube's offices on pay days starting this month, to push for salaries pegged at interbank market rates.Dubbed Pay Day...Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 07:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimra to conduct rummage sale
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is set to conduct a rummage sale auction of forfeited and uncleared motor vehicles and goods for Harare Ports at Harare Show Ground Rajiuv Gandhi Hall.The au...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 15:15hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
Complications of the congress season
WELCOME to the MDC Congress season. The circus has just dropped right down at Harvest House. All the actors have already donned their stage costumes, save for Vimbai Tsvangirai-Java, whose congress ap...Published: 18 May 2019 at 10:37hrs | | by Chenai Mutasa
New TV series on cards
A MULTI-AWARD-WINNING film production house, Mirazvo Multimedia Productions, is set to add more life to the showbiz with a new television series, Bokoto Brooke Triad, scheduled to premiere later this ...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 06:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
The Heroine of Matabeleland is fallen! Matabeleland has heroes and heroines too!
The beautiful ones were born, but not acknowledged; these are women from Zapu - Matabeleland: Soneni Ngweny-Matiwaza is a nations' heroine: who cares today!The lyric from Bob Dylan goes like t...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 18:56hrs | 3 | by Nomazulu Thata
'Jah Prayzah must cut army ties'
At one time the wearing of military clothes caught up with Zimbabweans but it quickly fizzled out after government outlawed it.But there was one person who continued to don the army uniform wi...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 15:02hrs | | by Maxwell Sibanda
Open letter to Kirsty Coventry
If there's no "Honourable" in the heading to this letter, it's not me disrespecting.Let me squeal.Most likely, it's this really tall, dark-and-lovely guy whodunit: Edmore Zvinonzwa, th...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 09:03hrs | 4 | by Gerald Maguranyanga
Andy Muridzo to release Ndebele songs
Contemporary musician, Andy Muridzo Ngwenya who fell out with Jah Prayzah's Military Touch Movement (MTM) after their record deal went sour earlier this year says he now finds himself stuck with a mil...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Beware of Nelson Chamisa's cultural appropriation
While some might see nothing wrong with this picture I see cultural appropriation.Cultural appropriation is when somebody adopts aspects of a culture that's not their own. But that's only the ...Published: 26 May 2018 at 18:06hrs | | by Velempini Ndlovu
Constantine Chiwenga bleaches, but why?
We indeed live in a world of post colonial times; one can even add neo-colonial time frame: it means the African mindsets in some cases are still as manipulated as before. The mindset of most Africans...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 13:34hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
MultiChoice calls for Africa Magic awards entries
AFRICA Magic and MultiChoice, organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, are calling on filmmakers and actors to enter the 2018 edition taking place on September 1.Liz Dziva, publi...Published: 08 Mar 2018 at 05:31hrs | | by staff reporter
Yemi Alade, Jah Prayzah 'romance' lives past Nziyo Yerudo
Nigerian Afro-pop queen, Yemi Alade cannot seem to get over local superstar Jah Prayzah after she recently posted a picture of the two posing for a picture together.The two worked on mega-hit ...Published: 31 Dec 2017 at 12:20hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Unmasking Isibaya's scoundrel Ngwebedla
THERE are actors who always make immediate impact when they step on stage, spicing up things with their facial expressions, body language and their on-point costumes that draws the audience into their...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Thousands witness dawn of new era
It was an epic and historic moment reminiscent of the 1980 independence celebrations yesterday as Zimbabweans witnessed the dawn of a new era when Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa took the oath of office a...Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Street carnival heralds Intwasa
The Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo roars to life today with a street carnival where up to 2 000 thousand people are expected to parade showcasing their various acts and artistic costumes.The...Published: 27 Sep 2017 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bev ready for Samba night
Controversial dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda has promised to give a good account of herself on Friday night at the Samba Night event set for the Private Lounge which will be headlined by Brazilian and C...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 13:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kariba to get the feel of a carnival this weekend
Kariba will this weekend witness a carnival that has been dubbed Kariba Karnival. This is the first of its kind for Kariba in living memory.A carnival conjures images of public entertainment galor...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 21:07hrs | | by Patsaka Correspondent - Muhwisiry Chaiyeiye
Secret train bush party turns into sex orgy
IT was indeed a sex galore on the wheels and in the bush!These words sum up the erotic scenes that punctuated the two-day secret train bush party which turned into a massive wild sex romp and ...Published: 16 Jun 2017 at 09:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is greater than any single individual
One day king Ahab came back home, sullen and refusing to eat, to which Jezebel his queen inquired as to the source of his gloom. Ahab's responded precisely, 'Naboth has refused to sell me his vineyard...Published: 08 Apr 2017 at 17:59hrs | 1 | by Zanda Shumba
Misogyny in our discriminatory social institutions: Taken from the book: My roots my proud identity: Part one
Psychologist: Let's discuss the societal aspect of your home and the culture of your people regarding women. I have left this question too long but when I liste...Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 18:53hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Iyasa thrills Zanu PF members
Popular Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts (Iyasa) thrilled Zanu PF members at a party gala at Mucheke Stadium on Saturday.The multi award winning group was part of several outfit...Published: 19 Dec 2016 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff Reporter
This n that with M'lphosa: Football gone to the sissies?
Mankind has enjoyed ball games, especially football – which is considered a sport for the poor until one sits down and analyses the figures – for over two thousand years. Football especially h...Published: 30 Oct 2016 at 12:57hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu
Bev in toilet fight
Raunchy dancer Beverly Sibanda was on Wednesday night involved in a fight in a night club toilet with a rival dancer, whose group she accused of donning a costume similar to that of her group, the...Published: 07 Oct 2016 at 11:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sex muthi helps men last longer in bed!
BUSINESSMEN, taxi drivers, office workers and street vendors all line up for a tot of Wilson's secret sex muthi.This is the muthi, they say as they wait for their morning fix, that makes t...Published: 29 Sep 2016 at 09:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean's Impumelelo Shining Stars leaves Mzansi audience in stitches
The Zimbabwe and Bulawayo based Impumelelo Shining Stars left Mzansi spectators in stitches after dishing out a starling performance at Victory Theater on Saturday 24 September 2016. The show coincide...Published: 26 Sep 2016 at 12:11hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Discussing arts in diaspora with Future Moyo aka Jamelah
My article may sound rude to others but unfortunately with my limited talent , it stands as the only contribution I have for theatre lovers . When I write for marketing purposes I do sell, but when I ...Published: 06 Sep 2016 at 14:41hrs | 1 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
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