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King Mzilikazi celebrations set for Mhlahlandlela
THE annual King Mzilikazi Day, a traditional ceremony to honour one of the most revered kings in Bantu history, is set to take place at Mhlahlandlela, the royal kraal of King Mzilikazi next Satu...Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
National Hero Cont Mhlanga memorial set for tomorrow
THE memorial service for the late arts doyen Cont Mhlanga will be held tomorrow at the Amphitheatre in Bulawayo, before a drive through the city in his honour ahead of his burial in Lupane, Matabelela...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Cont
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has accorded late playwright Cont Mhlanga a State-assisted funeral and has given the family $2,5 million for funeral expenses.This was revealed by Bulawayo Minister of Stat...Published: 03 Aug 2022 at 06:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Who will Continue your work?
INTABA enkulu idilikile sums up the impact of the death of one of the country's icons of the arts, Cont Mhlanga.Cont (64) died yesterday morning at the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) after be...Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cont Mhlanga mourned
One of the country's icons of the arts, Cont Mhlanga, died yesterday morning at the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) after being admitted 10 days ago.He was 64.His family said he succum...Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The Mthwakazi question: Who does or doesn't qualify to be Mthwakazian?
My intention is not to write on either the historical origins or the actual geographical boundaries of Mthwakazi State, highlighted in yellow on the above image, but I am more concerned with initiatin...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 08:26hrs | 3 | by Nkonzo Mathanda
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
Zanu-PF MP arranged Macheso, Mangethe 'union'
BULILIMA West MP Dingumuzi Phuti was the brains behind the mega duet - Kumafaro - which featured the late songstress Beater Mangethe and sungura ace Alick Macheso.Credit also goes to Phuti, wh...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 09:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Artistes mourn Joe Maseko
The Executive Producer of Rising Sounds Studio Joe Maseko has passed on. He is remembered as one of the unsung heroes who positively shaped the music Industry in Southern Africa. Artistes ...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 09:09hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu-PF MP dumped in restaurant
BULILIMA West legislator, Dingumuzi Phuti, says he was once dumped in a restaurant by his girlfriend.Better known as DJ Phuti in showbiz circles, the 38-year-old made history after being elect...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 17:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Mthwakazi
Dear Mthwakazi, Angiqale ngokubingelela sizw'esinsundu, sizw'esimpisholo. Mthwakaz'omyama ondlelazimhlophe induku zibomvu. Mazinyan'eSilo uLobhengula wamaWaba kaMzilikazi kaMatshobana kaManget...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 16:03hrs | | by Collen Dube
The birth and death of Beatar Mangethe
WHEN Beatar Mangethe organised a concert at the Large City Hall hot on the heels of the success of her smash hit song, I Come from Makokoba, she did so against the wishes of her long-time mentor Cont ...Published: 05 Nov 2017 at 08:11hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni heads delegation to South Africa
CHIEF Ndiweni will next week lead a delegation of 16 members of the Amangwe people to South Africa for the annual Amangwe cultural celebrations in that country.The commemorations, which bring ...Published: 19 Sep 2017 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni leads Amangwe to Swaziland
CHIEF Khayisa Ndiweni will tomorrow lead a delegation of 14 members of the Amangwe people to Swaziland for the annual Amangwe cultural celebrations which kick off on Friday and end on Sunday....Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthandeni Igcokama Elisha to launch a Zimbabwe branch
The fan group of the popular South African Maskandi musician known as Mthandeni Igcokama Elisha Manqele is set to officially launch a Zimbabwean fan branch in Berea on the 27th of November 2016, start...Published: 16 Nov 2016 at 13:57hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
ZIDAFO Gospel Festival 2016: What a Spectacle!
The inaugural edition of the Zimbabweans In Diaspora Artists Forum (ZIDAFO) Gospel Festival lived up to its pre-event hype, when 30 expatriate Zimbabwean singers gave a spellbinding performance before...Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 13:09hrs | 5 | by Mxolisi Ncube
The 4th annual Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo celebrations successful in Johannesburg
The life of the late Zimbabwean Vice President ,veteran nationalist and father figure ,Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo was successfully commemorated through arts in South Africa.The event which was or...Published: 02 Aug 2016 at 13:14hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
'Mthwakazi republic wont be destroyed'
A section of Zimbabweans in South Africa have vowed that Mthwakazi republic will never be destroyed by anybody even though a large population of its people are in the diaspora.Hundreds of Zimb...Published: 31 Jul 2016 at 10:30hrs | | by Munyaradzi Musiiwa
Umdala Wethu's spirit rages on
JOHANNESBURG - REVERED fallen icon Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo's spirit is inspiring some community driven initiatives to parade and cherish his legacy in high regard.The 4th annual Joshua Nkomo C...Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 22:22hrs | | by Vusmann
Highlanders Football Club @ 90: The Ndebele royal connection
THIS year Highlanders Football Club, formerly Lions Club and later Matabeleland Football Club, turns 90 years old. The club was established in 1926 by Ndebele royal sons.It is envisaged that t...Published: 06 Apr 2016 at 06:40hrs | | by Pathisa Nyathi
Mushohwe, Charamba beg Cont Mhlanga
Celebrated playright and founder Amakhosi Cultural Centre founder Cont Mhlanga has been begged by government to train Zimbabweans to produce content for the digitalisation programme.Informatio...Published: 22 Mar 2016 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mzilikazi Khumalo: The king and the myths
Typical of the many African pre-colonial military and political leaders, the name and legacy of Mzilikazi Khumalo is enveloped in colonial and racist myths. European adventurous explorers and prospect...Published: 05 Mar 2016 at 21:27hrs | 4 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena
Cont Mhlanga retires as wife takes over
REVERED arts guru Cont Mhlanga has called time on his illustrious 36-year career in the arts industry. Regarded as the pioneer of arts in Zimbabwe, Mhlanga, who founded the cultural centr...Published: 11 Feb 2016 at 10:03hrs | 15 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Bulawayo township names: a history narrative
FROM just one African township in 1894, Bulawayo today has more than 16 townships in the western suburbs. There are numerous aspects that we could deal with when it comes to the history of the townshi...Published: 01 Jun 2014 at 19:56hrs | 24 | by Phathisa Nyathi
NAMAs Nominees selection process a shambles!!
An article by a misdirected, and suspiciously, not very logical "professor" on the recent move of the NAMA awards from Harare to Bulawayo has left a lot of sour taste in the mouths of most pundit...Published: 07 Feb 2013 at 12:39hrs | | by Thamsanqa N. Ncube
Low turnout for Stitsha premiere
A low turnout characterised the five-day premiere of Stitsha at Amakhosi Cultural Centre which began last Wednesday evening with one evening recording just seven people. Rehearsals were three weeks ...Published: 20 Aug 2012 at 05:06hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Amakhosi's Stitsha set to bounce back, auditions in progress
POPULAR television drama Stitsha is set to make a comeback as a play, with Bulawayo based production company, Qhube Productions, holding auditions for actors on Sunday and Monday next week.Th...Published: 09 May 2012 at 04:43hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
Sandra Ndebele lands an acting role
Dancer and theatre actress Sandra Ndebele is set to star in Cont Mhlanga's upcoming drama called The Nyaminyami.This follows her imp...Published: 14 Apr 2012 at 23:33hrs | 1 | by showbiz reporter
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