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Sangoma's US$30 000 wedding brings Harare to a standstill
SEKURU Tasvu's nuptials with his sweetheart Talent Qeliwe Mpofu last weekend were rare in more ways than one.Not only was it a spectacle to have a traditional healer opting to have a white wed...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:08hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Matumbu bounces back
Mvurwi-based comedian Lloyd "Matumbu" Jack is back in the arts industry with his 14th drama titled Usavimbe nemunhu.Matumbu suffered major drawbacks after some of the members died, others got ...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 19:53hrs | 18 | by Simbarashe Sithole
ZANU PF councillor walks the talk
Mvurwi Ward 3 ZANU PF aspiring councillor Shingirai Runganga has started his campaign today on a high note.The councillor donated a grinding mill in his ward which will serve every person in t...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 08:44hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole
ZANU PF councillor launches campaign
ZANU PF Mvurwi ward 3 aspiring councillor Shingirai "Boss Shungers" Rungangah is launching his campaign on Saturday.The fire brand poli...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Macheso is bigger than Ngwazi but .....
THE raging comparison of Sungura legend Alick Macheso and the emerging sungura star Mark Ngwazi reminds me of the late 1990s when a colleague brought Macheso's debut album, Magariro, to a party....Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 17:49hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Cont Mhlanga hits out at politicians
Arts guru Cont Mhlanga has blasted politicians for abusing artistes and the arts industry to advance their political careers.Mhlanga was reacting to the recent trend whereby artistes have turned t...Published: 20 Feb 2022 at 19:52hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
ED Pfee hit maker laments lack of publicity
Chimurenga musician Admire "Chief Shumba" Sanyanga Sibanda who became popular with his hit song "ED Pfee" has lamented the lack of publicity.Chief Shumba believes he is working hard and is not...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 09:39hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabweans eager to get Covid-19 jab
I now want to get vaccinated because I have seen government's seriousness "I kept doing my own research from reputable sources and also listening to government statements on the vaccines and a...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chaos mars Gringo burial
THE burial of the late popular comedian Lazarus "Gringo" Boora at his rural home in Rukweza, Rusape, yesterday was marred by chaotic scenes as the family clashed with members of the Johanne Masowe eCh...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gringo laid to rest
Comedian Lazarus Boora, better known as Gringo, was yesterday buried at his rural home in Rukweza village, Nyazura, with mourners describing his death as a great loss to the local film industry. ...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Which era had the best dramas?
So brilliant were their exploits such that long after the closing credits, their action on the small screen lingered, never to be forgotten.Their delivery was so sublime. Decades later, snippe...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:23hrs | 3 | by Prince Mushawevato
Freddy Gwala still in the game
Seasoned South African musician Freddie "Madamara" Gwala says he will never abandon his music career as he believes he was born a musician.Gwala (56) known for his Zumba music, a genre he inve...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 14:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 | 2 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance, the poor cousin of the EFF
The days leading to the July 30 general election gave birth to desperadoes, some of them claiming to be holier-than-thou and campaigning whilst clutching the Bible.Promises to serve the electorate...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:17hrs | | by Nicole Hondo
Kapfupi's son arrested
POPULAR COMEDIAN, Freddy 'Kapfupi' Manjalima's son was on Tuesday arrested after attacking his relative who had taken his 13-year-old sister to City Sports bar only to bring her home the following mor...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 21:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mahlalela actor turns to music
South Africa-based Zimbabwean film actor and producer Mthulisi Moyo, aka Mahlalela has temporarily "side-tracked" to music with his debut single set to be released at the end of this month.The...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Very little separates MDC Alliance from Zanu-PF
Last year sometime around September, I realised that Robert Mugabe's grip was not about to be released anytime soon, unless if his own people summoned the courage to turn against him.He seemed...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 16:42hrs | 1 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
MDC movement has proved that very little separates them from Zanu PF
I turned to Professor Brian Raftopolous and a senior respected civil society leader for ideas and discussions about our country.I proposed to them that the best way out of this political night...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 11:40hrs | 1 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Advice to MDC Allians:Know what to oppose and what to support
The opposition politicians must know what to oppose and what to support unless if they want to lose respect in the eyes of the citizens . There are people who just oppose something without reasoning s...Published: 23 Jun 2018 at 13:12hrs | 1 | by Erick Matotoba
Biti is offside on the British loan to Zim businesses
The opposition politicians must know what to oppose and what to support unless if they want to lose respect in the eyes of the citizens.The Tendai Biti attack on the $100M private sector loan ...Published: 18 May 2018 at 11:00hrs | 2 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Zipra operations in Mashonaland
This week we continue our interview with former Zipra regional commander for the Northern Front 3 (NF3), Joseph Mbedzi pseudo name Joseph Sibuko. NF3 was a Zipra military zone that covered mainly part...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF primaries reveal ZEC's challenges
AS the 2018 Harmonised elections draw closer, the just-ended Zanu-PF primary elections revealed the extent of danger that lies ahead for the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.The ZEC electoral cod...Published: 02 May 2018 at 16:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
The inside story on Britain's shifting attitude towards Zimbabwe
The arrival of the Zimbabwean Finance Minister, Patrick Chinamasa, in London signals a new chapter for Zimbabwe's relations with its former colonial master.Britain's Foreign Minister, the some...Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 15:53hrs | 2 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
WATCH: Macheso, Kapfupi wow Makorokozas
Legions of Makorokozas flocked 007 hide out in Glendale for Alick Macheso's show who was supported by Freddy Manjalima (Kapfupi) on Friday....Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 12:58hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Marabha turns to God after being tormented by 'Kapfupi's Goblins'
In a twist of events the comedian and musician Charles Milisi aka 'Marabha' (36) together with his family have joined an apostolic church after reportedly being tormented by Kapfupi's goblins....Published: 14 Apr 2017 at 08:53hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Kapfupi accused of witchcraft
The comedian Charles "Marabha" Milisi is accusing his colleague Freddy Manjalima aka Kapfupi of casting a spell on him.Marabha who is very sick is alleging that Kapfupi sends his goblins to at...Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 13:15hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Kapfupi duped, gives life to God
The Ochestra Ndozvo boss Freddy "Kapfupi" Manjalima lost his guitar to conmen in Nyabira after his splendid show Kwayedza reported.It is alleged Kapfupi was performing at Casedale bar when his...Published: 03 Apr 2017 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Kapfupi cheats death
COMEDIAN cum musician, Freddy "Kapfupi" Manjalima had a close shave with death on Monday night after being involved in an accident.The accident occurred in Epworth at Domboramwari council ...Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 15:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Herald editor charged with extortion
The Herald assistant news editor Takunda Maodza who is accused of blackmailing the director of Sam Levy Village, Mr Isaac Levy into giving him money not to publish a news article incriminating him as ...Published: 05 Nov 2015 at 05:20hrs | | by Fungai Jachi
Gwala, Kapfupi drama comedy ready
THE hilarious Mahlalela drama comedy featuring popular South African musician Freddy Gwala and Zimbabwean musician and comedian Freddy Manjalima well known as Kapfupi is now in the hands of local dist...Published: 17 May 2015 at 11:18hrs | | by Lance Chigodo
Freddy Gwala eager to speak Shona
South African musician Freddy Gwala is said to be itching to be a fluent Shona speaker as he features in a film with comedian, actor and singer Kapfupi.Gwala features in a film called Mahlalel...Published: 19 Apr 2015 at 11:39hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Thomas Mapfumo has missed a point
It is surprising and astounding for someone like Thomas Mapfumo, who has spent more than a decade in self-imposed exile to talk from a seemingly informed position of what is happening in the count...Published: 17 Apr 2015 at 10:37hrs | 2 | by John Mukumbo
Freddy Gwala, Kapfupi to feature on Mahlalela
One of South Africa's seasoned yesteryear musicians, Freddy Gwala, is set to feature in a drama titled Mahlalela produced and directed by Bulawayo-born actor and film maker at Koro production, Mthuli...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 17:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fan reviews Nicholas Zakaria's latest album 'Rumbidzo'
Sungura godfather Nicholas Zakaria a.k.a Senior Lecturer has releases his 27th album titled "Rumbidzo" which in English means "Praise".The album carries powerful messages. ...Published: 23 Dec 2014 at 10:22hrs | 1 | by Rueben Yuda
Macheso offers $150 maintenance
Sungura ace Alick Macheso yesterday offered to pay $150 towards the upkeep of his two children sired with Tafadzwa Fortunate Mapako.Mapako, through her lawyers Mr David Ngwerume and Gift Nyand...Published: 15 May 2014 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
National Foods reopens Mutare maize mill
National Foods is scheduled to reopen today (Monday) its Mutare maize mill, which has been inactive for the past six years.National Foods chief executive Jeremy Brooke said the company was...Published: 20 Jan 2014 at 16:34hrs | | by MHPR
Phillip Chiyangwa blocked from entering UK says daughter
Flamboyant businessman Phillip Chiyangwa was last week barred from entering the UK, his daughter has revealed.Chiyangwa who was meant to fly his private jet together with performing artists Ll...Published: 04 Nov 2013 at 17:10hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Dudu Manhenga refuses to perform with fellow prisoners
AFRO-JAZZ sensation Duduzile Manhenga, who was expected to make her first public appearance on stage since incarceration at Gwanzura Stadium, in Highfield, Harare, on Saturday at the Africa Prisons ...Published: 21 Oct 2013 at 16:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare Agric Show opens on a low note
THE Harare Agricultural Show opened on a low note yesterday as has always been the situation with the first day.By late yesterday afternoon, some exhibitors were still putting final touches to...Published: 24 Aug 2013 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa buys Jah Prayzah's latest album for US$12 000
Philip Chiyangwa sprung a surprise when he pledged to buy Jah Prayzah's latest album "Tsviriyo" for a stand worth US$12 000 during the album launch at Jazz 105 on Wednesday.Chiyangwa outclass...Published: 29 Mar 2013 at 04:53hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Musicians hold soccer legends to a draw
A spirited performance from music legends saw them hold football greats to a 3-all stalemate to endorse the musicians' commitment to the annual charity match whose sixth edition was held at Rufaro Sta...Published: 27 Jan 2013 at 16:43hrs | 2 | by Sports reporter
Musicians, football legends clash
THERE is entertainment galore tomorrow at Rufaro Stadium when musicians take on football legends in a charity benefit match. The match, rich in both spills and thrills, will see Premiership giants Dyn...Published: 24 Jan 2013 at 21:13hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Band members assault Kapfupi and his bodyguard
HARARE - All is not well in the Orchestra Ndozvo Band fronted by pint-sized comedian-cum-musician Freddy Manjalima aka Kapfupi.The band's tour of Midlands province last week was characterised ...Published: 24 Mar 2012 at 10:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mukadota's fading legacy to be revived by grandson
ZIMBABWEANS who had an opportunity to watch comedian and multi-talented Safirio Madzikatire who was known as Mukadota gracing our television screans in the 1980s agree that now one has been able to...Published: 09 Feb 2012 at 23:54hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
The gospel of prosperity has become the in thing
The curtain finally came down on 2011, burying behind it moon-after-moon of activities and guess what, this villager who had taken a brief sabbatical to consult the soothsayer in the land of milk, hon...Published: 21 Jan 2012 at 20:52hrs | | by Isdore Guvamombe
Open Letter to ZRP Commissioner Mr A. Chihuri: Erradicating Music Piracy
MUSIC PIRACY Introduction We have over 100 music artists in Zimbabwe. It is said that over music piracy is escalating at an alarming rate in Zimbabw...Published: 30 Dec 2011 at 17:37hrs | | by Justice Maphosa
Amakhosi shelve Voice Izwi act, Kapfupi to feature at Elite 400
Voice Izwi,one of the shows that had been scheduled to premiere at Amakhosi Elite 400's winter season, has been shelved after failing to meet Amkhosi's required standards.Voice Izwi was...Published: 06 Jul 2011 at 04:53hrs | | by .
Amakhosi Elite 400 Zimbabwe's premiere arts and culture hub
ZIMBABWE'S premiere arts and cultural hub Amakhosi Elite 400 in Bulawayo - exploded to life on Wednesday last week with an array of performances by various artistes.The melting pot fiesta is p...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 10:02hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Obert Mvundla to release a DvD
THE former Ndolwane Super Sounds bass guitarist who went solo in 2009 after the death of four band members is set to release his first digital visual disc (DVD) later this yea...Published: 04 Feb 2011 at 15:22hrs | 2 | by Byo24News
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