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HICC locked out Winky D after windfall from Tagwirei
Controversial tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei, through his Bridging Gaps Foundation, has paid the Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) US$245,000 to block dancehall star Winky D from using the Harare International ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 09:57hrs | 2375 | by Staff reporter
Burning Spear defies age
An impressive three-hour performance by reggae legend Burning Spear at the Glamis Arena last Friday showcased that the 79-year-old Jamaican icon has lost little to age. Born Winston Rodney, the artist...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:08hrs | 1530 | by Staff reporter
Burning Spear jets into Zimbabwe
Jamaican roots-reggae legend Burning Spear touched down in Harare yesterday ahead of his much-anticipated debut performance in Zimbabwe. The 79-year-old will take the stage at Glamis Arena as part of ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:52hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
Burning Spear confirms Zimbabwe concert
Jamaican reggae legend Burning Spear has confirmed his long-awaited performance in Zimbabwe as part of the One People Africa Tour. The concert is scheduled for October 18, 2024, at Glamis Arena in Har...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 17:16hrs | 5744 | by Staff reporter
Burning Spear heading for Zimbabwe
Excitement is sweeping through Zimbabwe's showbiz industry following the announcement that Jamaican roots reggae musician Burning Spear will be performing in the country as part of his One People Afri...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 10:01hrs | 6070 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa blows US$1m on inauguration
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government reportedly blew more than US$1 million for his inauguration in Harare last week as he continues to flaunt the extravagance which characterised his nationwide ...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says he will achieve all his targets
AS the Second Republic commences its second term, it will ensure that all the targets and benchmarks set for various sectors, institutions and in the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) will be rea...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Ezekiel Guti
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has mourned the death of the founder of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) Forward in Faith Ministries Archbishop Professor Ezekiel Guti.He described the late evange...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:38hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
D'Banj sings praises for Mnangagwa upon arrival into Zimbabwe
Zanu-PF sympathiser and self-styled prophet Passion Java who was seemingly dissed for going broke in Winky D's latest offing Eureka has flown into the country Nigerian superstar D' Banj real name Olad...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 14:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Efficient public transport system crucial'
The ongoing modernisation of the economy and increase in productivity requires an efficient public transport system as enunciated in the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1).This was said by...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:00hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
We need a New Thinking Approach as a nation
Few days ago, the Former MDC Alliance Senator, Lillian Timveous, and Blessing Chebundo, were being paraded at State House, and when I saw images circulating on internet, I said to myself, what value d...Published: 02 Mar 2021 at 14:11hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mnangagwa to open Culture Week
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officially open this year's edition of the Zimbabwe Culture Week at Glamis Arena in Harare on Saturday.National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) acting co...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi memorial concert shelved
Government has postponed the proposed Tuku Peace Memorial concert which was meant to celebrate the life of the late national hero, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi. The concert had been pencilled for this Satur...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 08:39hrs | 1 | 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
Major events of 2018
As we say goodbye to 2018, the Daily News on Sunday reflects on some stories that grabbed newspaper headlines and dominated social media. Below are some of the highlights....Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 17:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo jets in tomorrow
Chimurenga music guru Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo is expected in the country tomorrow ahead of his much hyped "Peace Tour" starting this Friday in Gweru.Organisers told the Daily News that all is...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 09:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe geared to become net exporter'
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has promised a massive increase in agricultural production, with Zimbabwe geared to become a net exporter of produce in the whole of Africa. In an interview...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 08:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Gospel festival to promote peace on cards
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA) has partnered the Zimbabwe Council for Pentecostal Churches (ZCPC) to launch the Zimbabwe Peace Gospel festival scheduled for July 28 at the Glamis Arena in Harare....Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 07:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cont tells Majaivana not to come back
AFTER the euphoria that gripped Zimbabwe after Chimurenga musician Thomas Mapfumo's visit, arts doyen Cont Mhlanga has said that self-exiled music star Lovemore Majaivana should not be swayed by those...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:39hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
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
Mukanya deal flops
EFFORTS to bring Dr Thomas Mapfumo to the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) that began yesterday, hit a snag after the Chimurenga icon asked for a hefty pay cheque.Mapfumo, who ...Published: 02 May 2018 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
Why Majaivana would be a hit if he were to return to Bulawayo
WITH the new dispensation upon the country, it will be a fairytale if Lovemore "Majaivana" Tshuma - who left the country in 2001 for the United States as he apparently felt unappreciated locally - wer...Published: 28 Apr 2018 at 14:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo shocked
He obviously heard about how piracy is growing back home when he was in the United States, but he did not know about the alarming level at which the evil is galloping away. When he last visited the co...Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe hounded me out of Zimbabwe,' says Mapfumo
The king of Chimurenga music, Dr Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo yesterday said former President Robert Mugabe was behind his persecution, adding that he would not have returned to Zimbabwe if his administra...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mukanya, Tuku collabo on cards
Chimurenga Music Company and Tuku Music officials revealed that they are working on a collaboration song of Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo and his former protégée Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi.This...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 12:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mukanya dares Mnangagwa on graft
Chimurenga music star Thomas Mukanya Mapfumo is in the country after spending 14 years in the United States. On Saturday Mukanya will perform at Glamis Arena in Harare at a show dubbed Mukanya Homecom...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:33hrs | 2 | by Staff rpeorter
Big welcome for Mukanya
"MUKANYA woye, Mukanya woye," echoed chants across the foyers of the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on Wednesday evening as fans welcomed the legend who is back home after 14 years in the...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 09:55hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
Mukanya has no intentions of dying in a foreign land
DECORATED Chimurenga music proponent, Dr Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo says he has no intentions of dying in a foreign land and his visit is the beginning of a solid reconnection with his motherland....Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 09:53hrs | 1 | by staff rpeorter
Thomas Mapfumo keen to unite Mnangagwa, Chamisa
Chimurenga music icon Thomas Mapfumo has said he would want to bring both President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his opposition challenger Nelson Chamisa to persuade them to preach unity and peaceful co-exi...Published: 21 Apr 2018 at 11:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mukanya was home sick
US BASED Chimurenga guru, Thomas Mapfumo, says he spent 14 years in diaspora as the political environment was not conducive for him to return home.The 72-year-old, who touched down at the Robe...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 16:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mukanyao receives grand welcome
Thomas Mapfumo receives grand welcome Legendary chimurenga musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo was all smiles seeing scores of fans when he landed at the Robert Mugabe International Airport on Wednesday...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 07:03hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo expected home tonight
Legendary chimurenga musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo is expected in the country tonight ahead of his homecoming bira set for Glamis Arena in Arena on April 28. Mukanya will share the stage w...Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Impala SAMA Festival roars in UK
Local musicians Oliver Mtukudzi, Winky D, Andy Muridzo and Sam Dondo will share the stage with South Africa's Mafikizolo in the United Kingdom today and tomorrow.It is expected to be an exciti...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 08:25hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Cheapest tickets for Mapfumo show sold out
Organisers of Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo's homecoming show said the first batch of tickets that were going for at least $10 have been sold out and they have unveiled a second lot with the cheapest going...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 05:51hrs | | 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
Mukanya euphoria grips Zimbabwe
As preparations for Chimurenga music guru Thomas Mapfumo's Welcome back Big Bira concert take shape, there has been rising interest over how his first stage appearance in years locally will be....Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 20:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Fans snap up Mapfumo tickets
MANY have predicted that the much-awaited Thomas Mapfumo concert in Zimbabwe will be one of the biggest shows in the country this year and it may just come to pass as tickets to the event are selling ...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 05:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo returning home after 14yrs
LEGENDARY Chimurenga music star, Dr Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo, has reassured fans that this time around, he will turn up for his homecoming gig.Mukanya last performed in the country almost 14 y...Published: 18 Feb 2018 at 07:33hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter
Tuku, Mukanya rivalry renewed
The perceived rift between veteran Chimurenga musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo and jazz legend Oliver Mtukudzi has lived for as long as many can recall, clouding the duo's history of having played in...Published: 11 Feb 2018 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by staff reporter
The return of Mukanya . . . Can it inspire Majaivana?
The local music industry has for decades been robbed of talented gems that are self-exiled because of their satirical political and social commentary vested on the lyrical content of their creative pi...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe officially opens Harare Agricultural Show
President Robert Mugabe has officially opened the 107th edition of the Harare Agricultural Show at the Glamis Arena.Delivering his key note address this afternoon, President Mugabe thanked all...Published: 25 Aug 2017 at 16:10hrs | 39 | by Staff Reporter
Tuku lines up mega birthday bash
Music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi has lined up a series of monthly shows with different artistes as a build-up to a mega bash to mark his 65th birthday set for Pakare Paye Arts Centre on Sept...Published: 26 Jan 2017 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe in another near-fall
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe yesterday came close to yet another embarrassing fall when he stumbled while stepping out of his official vehicle on arrival at the Exhibition Centre for the official openi...Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Face of Zimbabwe finalists unveiled
ORGANISERS of the Black Opal Face of Zimbabwe (Bofoz) beauty pageant have unveiled this year's finalists.Eleven ladies - Nichola Carr, Zoe Mpofu, Samukeliso Ndlovu, Marcia Chigogo, Tabeth Nyah...Published: 17 Aug 2016 at 08:26hrs | 3 | by Melissa Mpofu
MP releases album
The Salvation Army church has been consistent in promoting quality education and healthcare services in Zimbabwe for the past 125 years, Mazowe South legislator Advocate Fortune Chasi has said....Published: 30 Jun 2016 at 17:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Rebecca Malope to perform in Zimbabwe
South African gospel diva Rebecca Malope, who last performed in Zimbabwe seven years ago, will return to the country at the end of the month for a once-off concert.Malope will perform in the H...Published: 06 May 2016 at 20:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chris Martin confirms Zimbabwe tour
The "Together as One" concert will also feature dancehall DJs under various stables led by Judgement Yard. A sound clash featuring various groups will spice up the event. Jamaican musician Chr...Published: 15 Apr 2016 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Remembering the life of Leonard Dembo
The growth of music in Zimbabwe cannot be well documented without mentioning the name Leonard Dembo. Dembo who died on April 9 1997 at the age of 36 was one of the greatest musicians to emerge from th...Published: 06 Apr 2016 at 06:34hrs | 6 | by Tawanda Marwizi
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
Delta pulls out of the annual Lion Lager Summer Beer Festival
Delta Beverages has pulled the plug on the annual Lion Lager Summer Beer Festival. Information obtained by this publication reveals that the popular beer festival will not be held this year as the bev...Published: 27 Sep 2015 at 10:02hrs | 2 | by Prince Mushawevato
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