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Freddy Gwala returns
After performing at the Ultra Beer Festival barely a week ago, held at Queens Sports Club, South African Afro-pop musician Freddie "Amadamara" Gwala will make a return once more to Bulawayo.Th...Published: 07 Oct 2023 at 19:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Freddie Gwala, Platform One, Babes Wodumo coming to Bulawayo
South African artistes, Babes Wodumo, Freddy Gwala and Platform One are set to perform at the delayed Ultra Beer Festival to be held at Queens Sports Club on September 30.Queens Sports Club wa...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:33hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi Zezhwane line up shows in Zimbabwe
SOUTH African-based fast-rising Rhumba band Insimbi Zezhwane have lined up four shows in the country to satisfy their entertainment-starved fans.The band is holding its first show in Magwe/Maf...Published: 17 Apr 2023 at 22:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
All set for Ndebele sci-fi, The Signal's premiere
THE wait for the premiere of the first Ndebele sci-fi in Zimbabwe is over and everything seems to be in place for its first showing.The director of The Signal, Daniel Lasker, jetted into Bulaw...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans to participate in the Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show
Zambia-Zimbabwe Village is a newly established platform that will create business linkages and opportunities for Zimbabweans and Zambians in a bid to strengthen economic and social relations betwe...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 12:53hrs | 32 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mlindo coming to Bulawayo
AS Independence Day celebrations fever grips Bulawayo, revellers in the city are set to enjoy entertainment from another South African artiste, Mlindo The Vocalist who is expected in the city on Frida...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Macheso's chanter shines
Macheso's Congolese chanter Jonas Kasamba was outstanding at the first show of Ochestra mberikwazvo in Ruwa yesterday.The energet...Published: 23 Jan 2022 at 16:29hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Ruwa
Outcry over Macheso's US$20 charge
Sungura maestro Alick Macheso's reunion with his followers in Chitungwiza could have been tainted by the exorbitant gate charges for his show slated for Tanza Centre this afternoon.This is Mac...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:53hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Macheso back on live stage
TOP local performers are making a beeline for South Africa following the relaxation of Covid-19 lockdown regulations across the Limpopo.Leading the pack is sungura maestro Alick Macheso, who i...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 19:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZITF reduced to Zanu-PF affair
AS if to confirm that this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) was a Zanu-PF affair, the ruling party walked away with two best exhibitors' awards. Zimbabwe's ruling party, which first sho...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 10:53hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Chiwenga impressed by vaccination turnout
THE massive turnout for Covid-19 vaccination by the Victoria Falls community has impressed the Government as the country builds the momentum towards the 60 percent herd immunity, which will give impet...Published: 25 Mar 2021 at 05:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
PHOTO: Robert Mugabe's latest picture on a wheelchair
President Robert Mugabe is now using a mobile chair at least according to the latest picture that has gone viral on social media. Mugabe who is currently in Singapore where he is being treated...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 13:50hrs | 18 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Carl Joshua Ncube brings stand up comedy back to Vic Falls
This Tuesday Carl Joshua Ncube reintroduced Stan's up comedy to VICTORIA Falls with his first show in close to a year in the tourist town. The pop-up comedy show was launched on Tuesday 9th of...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 18:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe students shine at Spain science fair
Clad in grey trousers, neatly ironed white shirts, blue ties and blazers are two Nyatsime College Form 4 students who can't hide their joy after they came second in the energy category at the just end...Published: 11 May 2019 at 14:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi family dilemma
How do you fill in a legend's shoes? How do you keep the legend's memory alive? Do you continue doing what the legend used to do? Or perhaps you allow and make use of those with similar talent to carr...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:51hrs | 2 | by Staf reporter
Anti-corruption commission corrupt, says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says he will next week restructure the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) as part of his fight against graft, arguing it had become a haven for corruption....Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The in-gathering of our exiles
Much has been talked lately about our diaspora. They have become a talking point of the MDC, fighting for their right to vote. Economists debate what amount of money they send back every month, and ho...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 14:07hrs | | by Joice Tsitsi
Chatunga hails Mukanya crowd
THOMAS 'Mukanya' Mapfumo staged his first show in Zimbabwe since 2004 on Saturday before a huge crowd at the Glamis Arena in the capital.Mukanya was on a 14-year exile as he feared ‘persecut...Published: 03 May 2018 at 13:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF spends $400k on ZITF stand
ZANU-PF has spent nearly $500 000 setting up a stand at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to recruit and register about 100 000 new supporters to vote in the upcoming elections....Published: 27 Apr 2018 at 20:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF spends $400k on trade fair stand
ZANU PF has spent nearly $500 000 setting up a stand at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to recruit and register about 100 000 new supporters to vote in the upcoming elections....Published: 27 Apr 2018 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tshinga Dube only Zanu-PF legislator to exhibit at ZITF
FORMER War Veterans minister, Tshinga Dube, is the only ruling Zanu-PF legislator who is exhibiting at the Zanu-PF stand at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) that kicked off yesterd...Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman nabbed for 3kg cocaine
A WOMAN from Emganwini suburb in Bulawayo has been arrested for possessing about 3kg of high grade cocaine with an estimated street value of about $470 000.Sheron Tholiwe Tshuma (25) was arres...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah returns to South Africa
MUKUDZEI Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah will this Easter weekend make a much-awaited return for two dates with his fans in Cape Town and Johannesburg.The lanky artist is one of the most-loved artists...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 14:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'People lie about Mukanya, Tuku relationship'
Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo says he is looking forward to a colourful reunion with his friend Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi when the two share the stage at the former's homecoming bira set for Glamis Arena on A...Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe mansion on school land
Mystery as ex-president's daughter builds house on state property earmarked for education centreRobert Mugabe's eldest daughter hired Chinese builders to build an opulent home on state-owned l...Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 11:24hrs | 1 | by Peta Thornycroft
Judge reserves judgment on Gift Banda case
BULAWAYO High Court judge Justice Martin Makonese yesterday reserved judgment in a matter in which former Bulawayo deputy mayor Mr Gift Banda is challenging his dismissal from the local authority....Published: 21 Jul 2017 at 08:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kariba gospel singer on the rise
A Kariba based gospel singer Shupikai Magaso has weathered financial challenges, lack of airplay and doggy marketing to release five albums. Masango said poor marketing is negatively affe...Published: 12 May 2017 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Mary Charamba
Terror at Grace Mugabe's farm
For a while Tapiwa Daisi believed he would breathe his last on April 7.It was the day a group of armed plain-clothed and uniformed police officers descended on Arnold Farm in Mazowe....Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 17:16hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
Ruthless Mugabe turns on top lieutenant
Things aren't looking so good for Saviour Kasukuwere, Zimbabwe's minister for local government, who suddenly finds himself on the wrong side of the ruling party's mes...Published: 05 Apr 2017 at 12:21hrs | | by Maynard Manyowa
WATCH: Mugabe's 1981 gamble
Respected Journalist Julian Manyon visits Zimbabwe where Robert Mugabe is Prime Minister. The team from Thames Televisions 'TV Eye' follows Mugabe and some of his key revolutionary allies.Firs...Published: 19 Sep 2016 at 12:42hrs | 1 | by youtube
It is still not the right time for people from Matabeleland to partake in the demonstrations
The response to my article titled "Why those who are forcing Mthwakazi to join in the pseudo Revolution are wrong of 31st August 2016" by Mama Nomazulu Thatha missed the point and concentrated on the ...Published: 04 Sep 2016 at 14:51hrs | 2 | by Thulani Nkala
Izwi Lesiphelo to release fourth album
JOHANNESBURG - Fast-rising Zimbabwean gospel music group, Izwi Lesiphelo, will later this month release its fourth album, which marks the group's five years in the music industry.Titled "Siyab...Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 14:23hrs | 2 | by Entertainment Reporter
Zahara to headline Mofaya Summer Festival UK
Bulelwa Mkutukana best known by her stage name Zahara is set to perform in the United Kingdom at the Mofaya Summer Festival. The songstress released her debut album “loliwe” in 2011 which went...Published: 01 Aug 2016 at 12:06hrs | 2 | by Agencies
1ns and 2s with DJ-Sticha - Accelerate your music career by treating it like a business it is
Sekusiyaphel' unyaka am sure you're ready to get serious about your music than ever before ngoba soon siyobe sijayivel' uDecember. You might have a multitude of goals you'd like to accomplish: maybe y...Published: 18 May 2016 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by DJ-Sticha
Faces behind 'Happy Birthday Gushungo'
This could be Zimbabwe's first band made up of young kids aged 10 and below. If there is another I have not heard of them.Meet Sound Crest Music Club the group behind the song and video making...Published: 20 Feb 2016 at 17:46hrs | 2 | by Xolisani Nyathi
Alick Macheso back from break
Alick Macheso took advantage of his break from shows for the past two weeks to polish his album and will begin sampling the complete project to fans when he resumes shows this weekend.His week...Published: 22 Jan 2016 at 05:19hrs | 1 | by Arts Correspondent
Zanu-PF linked YA FM starts broadcast
YA FM, one of the newly licensed radio stations, will start broadcasting from Zvishavane tomorrow with Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Service...Published: 24 Sep 2015 at 07:41hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Bev takes raunchy dance to UK
RAUNCHY pole dancer - Beverly Sibanda is due to take her act to the United Kingdom in July and she is scatting about her maiden tour."This is indeed a major achievement in Bev's career. It wi...Published: 29 May 2015 at 17:06hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Fireworks expected on the Easter Weekend in UK
Zimbabwe's legendary super star Oliver Mtukudzi & his Black Spirits band will join South African's adorable songbird Zahara and her 10 piece band for 2 UK shows scheduled for London and Bir...Published: 03 Mar 2015 at 17:43hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Ezra 'Tshisa' accused of being two faced and a saboteur
FOLLOWING the failure of the much hyped pre-Valentine's Day, Tuku and Ringo show in Bulawayo, an organiser of the show has fired shots at former radio personality, Ezra "Tshisa" Sibanda, accusing him ...Published: 22 Feb 2015 at 08:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'I've failed,' says Cont Mhlanga
CONTINUELOVING Mhlanga has come a long way. The playwright, affectionately known as Cont by his peers or Khulu by his students, has been in the arts industry for a while now.Mhlanga, who built...Published: 21 Feb 2015 at 08:46hrs | 1 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Photos of Mugabe cause media storm for sadistic pleasure of seeing a tyrant humbled!
The photographs and videos of Mugabe stumbling and falling have caused a media storm. Everyone wants to Mugabe fall, some people have one of the photos as the screen saver on their mobile phones and c...Published: 05 Feb 2015 at 15:26hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Munya Mataruse Joins Tuku on US Tour
Upcoming Pakare Paye Arts Centre guitar prodigy, Munya Mataruse, has expressed his excitement at being asked to join Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi on his latest tour of the United States and Canada.A...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 07:58hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Residential stands scandal rocks Bulawayo
A RESIDENTIAL stands scandal has rocked the Bulawayo City Council's Housing and Community Services department where officials shadily sold more stands than those available in Luveve, with the local a...Published: 11 Jan 2015 at 08:39hrs | | by Vusumuzi Dube
Philip Chiyangwa headlines
The popular animated comedy show, The Bulawayo Show, returns to the silver screen on Friday, and will feature a prominent Zimbabwean business person, Phillip Chiyangwa.The other popular f...Published: 30 Sep 2014 at 20:36hrs | 1 | by Lesley Moyo
Peter seeks beautiful woman
Sungura musician Peter Moyo has introduced a beauty pageant called "Miss Utakataka" that will see the group's most beautiful fan being honoured.The first show will be held at Airport Lounge on...Published: 18 Aug 2014 at 08:18hrs | | by Tawanda Marwizi
Winky-D suffers an exodus of band members
DANCEHALL superstar Winky D is frantically trying to come up with a new band after suffering a near exodus of instrumentalists, which saw two members quitting his outfit while two others are on tour w...Published: 03 Aug 2014 at 20:46hrs | 3 | by Mtandazo Dube
Ndolwane Sounds to rock Plumtree
KALANGA music ace Martin Sibanda and the Ndolwane Super Sounds are set for different shows in Plumtree this weekend.Ndolwane-super-soundsThe group, based in South Africa, performs in popular ...Published: 09 May 2014 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Winky D, Sulumani Chimbetu invade South Africa
Music fans in South Africa will this week have a rare opportunity to celebrate diversity through a show offering the best of musical variety for all ages when dancehall king Winky D and Sulumani Chim...Published: 07 May 2014 at 11:47hrs | | by Arts correspondent
Super legends in not to be missed massive memory of Mabharetha!
Ace Zimbabwean Rhumba music outfit Mlambos Express Band popularly known as the "Super Legends" have dedicated the month of May to the memory of their slain member Thuthani "Mabharetha" Ndlovu....Published: 30 Apr 2014 at 05:53hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
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