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Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll', Dies Aged 83
Tina Turner, the legendary rock 'n' roll singer who became a pop behemoth in the 1980s, has died aged 83 after a long illness.Turner, who was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, in 19...Published: 24 May 2023 at 20:48hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
KeYona TV starts fully fledged programming
KeYona TV yesterday started broadcasting live fully fledged programming with soapies such as Umntakabhudi and a morning show called New Dawn.KeYona TV which was officially launched in December...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 08:24hrs | 2 | 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
'Most Zimbabwe productions are junk,' says Radio Zimbabwe station manager
GOVERNMENT came up with a deliberate policy to support indigenous content in the early, to mid 2000s; a 75% local content policy on both radio and television productions.The same policy howeve...Published: 24 May 2022 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Rejects' haunt Bosso
THERE is a belief among some football fans that the likes of Kuda Mahachi and Marvelous Nakamba may never have played topflight football had they stayed at their boyhood club Highlanders.This ...Published: 01 Mar 2022 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or for 7th time
Lionel Messi admitted winning the Copa America with Argentina might have been the determining factor in him claiming the men's Ballon d'Or prize for the seventh time after a turbulent year, as Spain's...Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 07:37hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Have we Witnessed the Biggest Transfer Window in Recent Football History?
Messi to PSG. Ronaldo to Man United. The transfer window that we have just witnessed will be one of the most influential we will see in football. PSG's transfer window alone is enough to make any of t...Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 08:56hrs | 12 | by Staff Reporter
Skyz Metro, Khulumani clash
Local radio stations Skyz Metro FM and Khulumani FM will clash this year at the prestigious Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (RoilBAA) as its radio personalities will be locking horns to win the top airwaves...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 06:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC-A should give Zimbabwe a break
ON October 25, Zimbabwe will be walking tall, arm in arm with its regional partners in calling for the unconditional removal of illegal sanctions imposed on the country by Western nations that seek to...Published: 19 Oct 2020 at 06:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fashion and fabric: African history told through printed wax clothing
A mainstay of African fashion, "ankara," "wax hollandais "or "kitenge" fabric holds up a mirror to history In most West and Central African main market...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 08:12hrs | 2 | by Franck Kuwonu
When Excellencies grace Chitungwiza shebeen
What a couple of weeks of diplomatic intrigue.Epoch-making, maybe.Hallelujah! Praise be to the living God!We had desperately reckless American diplomats abandoning their airy a...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 08:37hrs | | by Bishop Lazi
Umcimbi Wabantu brings Dr Malinga
SOUTH Africa's Dr Malinga will be one of the main acts at the Skyz Metro FM Umcimbi Wabantu concert taking place at the Large City Hall car park next month. The concert on August 31 will be pa...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 07:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa at it again
MDC Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa was at it again yesterday when he took his tomfoolery to Madziwa, where national hero Dr Oliver Mtukudzi was being buried, after he tried to force his way into th...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 10:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa attempted to overshadow Tuku's send-off
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday attempted to overshadow the late national hero Oliver Mtukudzi's send-off at the National Sports Stadium as he came face to face with protocol after being ...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 18:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Attention seeker' denied entry into Tuku gig
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa was Saturday denied entry into the National Sports Stadium where a farewell concert was being held in honour of late music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi....Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 17:03hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Skies Metro FM reshuffles presenters
BULAWAYO'S sole private radio station, Skies Metro FM has shuffled its presenters in a new set up that took effect yesterday; a move aimed at bringing diversity to its programming.The radio's ...Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 09:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Hollywood start escapes death in crash
BUDDING Zimbabwean TV star Sibongile Mlambo was lucky to escape with her life when she was involved in a collision with a truck in the streets of Hollywood recently.In a social media post in w...Published: 18 Nov 2018 at 07:44hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans actress blossoms in Hollywood
ZIMBABWEAN actress Sibongile "Sibo" Mlambo's star continues to shine in Hollywood, after getting a role in ongoing hit series Lost in Space, which came hot on the heels of appearances in other notable...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mitchelle Chikwengo crowned Miss Nust 2018
Mitchelle Chikwengo was on Saturday crowned Miss Nust 2018 after shrugging off stiff competition from 14 other contestants during a pageant held at the university in Bulawayo.The second year E...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Qhubani Moyo on life behind the scenes
IN 2015, Qhubani Moyo was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Skyz Metro FM, Bulawayo's first independent commercial radio station.Moyo has long been associated with radio, having been part o...Published: 28 Jan 2018 at 08:10hrs | 4 | by Allan Foti
Bulawayo movie debuts on DStv
BULAWAYO produced movie The Lost Letter made its debut on DStv's Zambezi Magic (channel 160) last week with its director, Mhle Nzima of Rebel Film Productions saying he is overjoyed to have fina...Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 05:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Wishing Tsvangirai a speedy recovery, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I am really worried for Morgan … I am praying hard for the brother to get well soon because, no matter our differences, he still remains a brother...Published: 23 Sep 2017 at 21:03hrs | | by CZ
Ster Kinekor readies for Bulawayo
THE long wait is over for movie lovers in Bulawayo as motion picture power house Ster-Kinekor Zimbabwe will open on September 21 with a movie premiere of The Kingsman: Golden Circle.Ster Kinek...Published: 15 Sep 2017 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai and Khupe just have to work it out
I have never claimed to be neutral - so here I go!The standoff between MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai and one of his three deputies, Thokozani Khupe, over the political trade-offs with other o...Published: 08 Sep 2017 at 06:39hrs | | by Conway Tutani
Another Zimbabwean actress stars in Hollywood hit series
Two years after getting a starring role on the third instalment of the popular dance flick, Honey, Zimbabwean actress Sibongile Mlambo has made her debut on popular MTV series, Teen Wolf.Loose...Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Arts Awards winners - list
Outstanding Actress (Schools)Anita Moyo (Eveline Girls) Outstanding Actor (Schools)Nobert Makoche (Gifford Boys) &nb...Published: 01 Jul 2017 at 18:55hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
All set for Bulawayo Arts Awards
Bulawayo City Hall in the City of Queens and Kings plays host to the inaugural ceremony of the much-anticipated Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) on Friday.Given the socio-economic situation in the c...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mazhindu crowned Miss CUT 2017
Chinhoyi University of Technology International Marketing student, 21-year-old beauty Tino Mazhinhu was crowned Miss CUT 2017 taking over from Rumbi 'catness' Chigama at a ceremony that was held at th...Published: 30 May 2017 at 13:22hrs | | by CUT Fate Club
Bulawayo's 'Tellers: The Musical' goes to Harare
Bulawayo's Nhimbe Trust presents in Harare Tellers: The Musical, an adaptation of the play Women Without Husbands by Raisedon Baya, with music and direction by Bafana Dladla (SA) and produced by Josh ...Published: 02 May 2017 at 18:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutuma in last chance saloon
RODRICK MUTUMA is a player of extremes. Either he is brilliant or he is abysmal. There is no in between: just the good and the ugly.Whilst other players go the artisan way when their artis...Published: 19 Feb 2017 at 09:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Of Nera, Election Boycotts and Rigging
INTRODUCTIONCruel as it may sound, for progress sake I think it's safe if we assume that most Zimbabweans suffer from an extreme and dangerous case of dementia and are in dire need for medical att...Published: 27 Sep 2016 at 17:51hrs | | by Mangosuthu Mbele
Pope Francis falls while conducting Mass
Pope Francis has fallen during a visit to Czestochowa, Poland. The pontiff was walking on stage, about to address the waiting crowd, but suddenly fell.The 79-year-old pope, who hails from Arge...Published: 29 Jul 2016 at 10:51hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mphoko showed off his dancing skills at Nkomo memorial gala
VICE President Phelekezela Mphoko showed off his dancing skills as he joined thousands of people in celebrating the life of the late Vice President Dr Joshua Nkomo at White City Stadium on Friday nigh...Published: 04 Jul 2016 at 07:01hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
German multiculturalism and Xenophobia
Part 4. 1. 2. How West Germany fought Xenophobia and racial prejudices Be it East Germany or West Germany, the economy of these countries was...Published: 22 May 2016 at 11:45hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Houses up for grabs for Harare 'Whisky' drinkers
AFRICAN Distillers Limited (AFDIS), Zimbabwe's largest spirits, ciders and wine manufacturing company has launched a nationwide promotion in which consumers will win three houses in Harare as a way of...Published: 21 Apr 2016 at 05:12hrs | | by Business Reporter
1ns and 2s with DJ-Sticha - Business Advice for Aspiring Musicians
I'm astonished by the number of people who still say things like "you can't make money with music anymore."Do you have any idea how many more bands and artists have been able to "pop" and become p...Published: 08 Feb 2016 at 07:10hrs | | by DJ-Sticha
Toni Braxton, Babyface to spend a week in Zimbabwe
America's legendary R'n'B superstars, Toni Braxton and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds will be spending a week in Zimbabwe later this month as part of their African Tour.Popularly known as America's ...Published: 07 Aug 2015 at 20:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's Zimbabwe slides into famine
Zimbabwe's schizophrenia is in vivid evidence on Friday afternoons in the capital Harare's leafy northern suburbs.At the Tin Cup restaurant round the back of the Chisipite Shopping Centre, whi...Published: 17 Jul 2015 at 18:54hrs | | by Newsweek
Final list of Skyz Metro FM presenters released
Upcoming Bulawayo radio station Skyz Metro FM has finalised its list of 16 presenters, news anchors and DJs who will be joining the Skyz Metro FM family.Skyz Metro FM is expected to start bro...Published: 20 May 2015 at 10:44hrs | 27 | by Ndou Paul
Grace Mugabe's stage managed Madonna rock-star welcome fooled no one!
"Grace Mugabe demonstrated the immense power she now wields in Zanu PF when Cabinet minis-ters, service chiefs and Zanu PF bigwigs scrambled to Harare International Airport to welcome her back to the ...Published: 17 Feb 2015 at 18:37hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Businesses desert Bulawayo's CBD
A NUMBER of businesses once housed in buildings in Bulawayo's Central Business District have either closed or relocated to suburban locations because of increasing rentals and lack of business. A surv...Published: 25 Jan 2015 at 11:51hrs | | by Ngonidzashe Chiutsi
Zimbabweans jailed in Ireland
Two Zimbabweans who were processing fake cheques and credit cards have been jailed by a Belfast judge in Ireland. They were arrested while in a north Belfast flat that was being used as a...Published: 13 Oct 2014 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe, Baba Jukwa and the Olympics of Power in Zimbabwe
One stubborn theme that has arrested the attention of philosophers and poets from the childhood of humanity to the present era of technologised witchcraft is the theme of illusion and reality. Whe...Published: 05 Aug 2014 at 19:08hrs | | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Generations' Mawande at it again
JOHANNESBURG - POPULAR Generations actress Nambitha "Mawande" Mpumlwana has been branded a prima donna for her behaviour at the Vodacom Durban July last week.And it was the same-old story, sim...Published: 14 Jul 2014 at 15:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ben 10! A woman's Painkiller
MOVE over sugar daddies it's time for Ben 10!!It's either Ben Ten or Painkiller.This is the fashionable name given to younger men dating older women. The name Ben 10 had become very co...Published: 05 Apr 2014 at 08:45hrs | 4 | by Auxilia Katongomara
Zim duo jailed in Belfast over card and cheque fraud
BELFAST, Ireland - Two Zimbabwean men discovered in a north Belfast flat, which was being used as a counterfeiting factory, have been jailed for their roles in the enterprise. The factory was ...Published: 29 Mar 2014 at 05:30hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabweans jailed over card and cheque fraud in Belfast
Two Zimbabwean men discovered in a north Belfast flat, which was being used as a counterfeiting factory, have been jailed for their roles in the enterprise, UTV News reported....Published: 27 Mar 2014 at 21:43hrs | 2 | by UTV News
Young Zimbo inspires SA celebrities
THE duo of popular South Africa soap "7 De Laan" actors, Ivan Botha and Donnalee Roberts seem to have developed a soft spot for the works of Zimbabwe-born South Africa-based young inspirational speake...Published: 04 Jan 2014 at 10:16hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
UK based Zimbabwe an nurse on a mission to build a school for poor children
A poor rural primary school in Zimbabwe is set to benefit from the proceeds from a Zimbabwean nurse based in the UK whose book launch and fundraiser scheduled for 9 November 2013 in Bristol, UK. ...Published: 20 Oct 2013 at 15:35hrs | 1 | by Muzvare Betty Makoni Empowerment Initiative
Dolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail
Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been sentenced to jail in Italy for one year and eight months for tax evasion.They were accused of hiding millions of euros fr...Published: 20 Jun 2013 at 05:18hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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