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Chivayo seek to bar investigations
Journalists have rallied to support their colleagues facing threats from both the military and wealthy figure Wicknell Chivhayo over their investigative articles.Owen Gagare, News Editor at Ne...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 05:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zuj condemns harassment of journalists
The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (Zuj) has condemned a recent wave of harassment, cyber attacks, and intimidation of journalists by State and non-State actors, describing it as an existential threat ...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Journalist threatened over story
Rutendo Maraire, a journalist with Sources Media News Agency has filed a report with the Harare Central Police Station under case number IR 11...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 10:09hrs | 12 | by Stephen Jakes
ZNi: The musical maverick creating summer magic!
South Africa, 2 September 2023 Summer is heating up, and we've got the perfect soundtrack to accompany your adventures. Meet ZNi, the musical sensation who's not just creating catchy tunes but also in...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 15:32hrs | 4 | by Agencies
Chief Charumbira's aide destroys people's houses
Chief Charumbira Aide Pondiwa Charumbira appeared yesterday before Masvingo Magistrate Conceptor Ngwerume, facing Malicious Damage to Property charges. Pondiwa allegedly destroyed houses at Hofmeyer f...Published: 10 Jun 2023 at 18:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Building Bridges across Borders: World Wide Scholarships Provides Opportunities for International Students to Study Abroad
Johannesburg - World Wide Scholarships, a global organization committed to promoting international education and cultural exchange, is proud to announce its all-year-round scholarship program for inte...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 23:39hrs | 1 | by Rujeko Motsi
Valentine's Day turned nasty for lovebirds
IT was a nasty end to a seemingly perfect Valentine's Day celebrations for Dereck Moyo (27) and his lover Tanya Maraire (23).Things turned horribly wrong while they were heading home when thre...Published: 17 Feb 2023 at 20:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Delani Makhalima and the 'birth' of urban grooves
ONCE in a while in the world of music, there comes along an individual who not only shapes the sound of the day but also completely changes the trajectory of the industry as a whole.These are ...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:14hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Soldier trades gun for the mic
A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer and rising sungura musician, Masharl Farirepi, who fronts Orchestra Zaka Kings, has made his intentions clear with two promising singles whose quality demonstrat...Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Stephen Chifunyise dies aged 70
Playwright and culturalist Stephen Chifunyise died on Monday, friends said.He was 70.The former arts and culture ministry's permanent secretary founded Chipawo in the 1980s to identify...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 22:26hrs | 1 | by ZimLive
Nyasha Bonde: The birth of a Mbira songstress
For so long mbira lovers have been waiting for the arrival of a captivating artist who can replace the void left by sensational mbira legend Chiwoniso Maraire.Well, those prayers have been answered. B...Published: 18 May 2018 at 09:24hrs | | by Richard Mugobo
Chigama's anthology examines the slipperiness of truth
One of Zimbabwe's most consistent spoken word artists, Batsirai Chigama, launches her first anthology in Harare on Friday, March 2nd. The poetry in her collection, titled 'Gather the Children,' is abo...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 07:44hrs | 3 | by Exist Digital PR
No squabbles among Andy Brown's children, says Ammara
WHEN Andy Brown passed away, it was not a far fetched expectation that his 10 children with seven women would become embroiled in ugly inheritance battles much like the cliché "Where there's an inher...Published: 07 Jan 2018 at 09:25hrs | 36 | by Staff Reporter
PHOTOS: Inter Africa bus overturns along Mutare-Zvishavane road
A Zvishavane bound (Mukumba ) Inter Africa bus over turned and landed on the driver's side at Maraire near Chakohwa in Manicaland on Monday afternoon.Eye witnesses allege the driver failed to ...Published: 11 Dec 2017 at 19:33hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Jilted married man stalks ex-lover
A JILTED married man is finding it difficult to stomach the fact that his extra-marital relationship with a lover is over and has resorted to stalking her day and night.Having had enough of th...Published: 01 Sep 2017 at 14:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man stabbed to death trying to stop a fight
AN attempt to stop two Chipinge men from fighting over opaque beer at a beer binge cost the life of a 48-year-old man after he was stabbed to death last week.Liberty Dube of Chiso Village in C...Published: 26 Aug 2017 at 10:59hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man threatens wife with death over reunion
A DITCHED Bulawayo man has allegedly threatened to kill his ex-wife for refusing to reconcile with him.Mastone Maraire from Parklands suburb is reportedly in the habit of stalking his ex-wife ...Published: 16 Jun 2017 at 09:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prostitution, drugs, violence in Zimbabwe music
A lot has been said about the vices of the local music industry yet, to those that are not directly involved in this entertainment circle, black spots that litter the underworld of musicians remain a ...Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 06:38hrs | | by Godwin Muzari
Andy Brown's son among performers leading this years Zim Achievers entertainment line up
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards is known for introducing new talent to the fore every year, and this year's awards ceremony will be no different. The organisers have chosen to feature mainly up and comi...Published: 01 May 2017 at 21:20hrs | 2 | by Arts Correspondent
Hugh Masekela to release Zim project after album launch
The long promised Hugh Masekela passion project, Shai Shai will finally get a release date after the South African legend launches his latest album, No Borders, this Friday.It has been...Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 13:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-born Berita conquers South Africa
For someone who went to South Africa six years ago as a virtually unknown musician, Bulawayo-born Berita Gugugulethu Khumalo (25) has exceeded all expectations.Since 2012 when she dropped ...Published: 22 Feb 2017 at 10:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ammara Brown not ready for marriage
Rumours have linked Ammara Brown to several relationships. The 29-year-old musician's affair with Roki was probably the most talked about and she admits they were an item.Besides the Roki ...Published: 02 Feb 2017 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe music instrument takes US by storm
TACOMA, Washington - Two master players of the African mbira - a metal-keyed instrument used by the Shona people of Zimbabwe in sacred ceremonies - Erica Azim and Fradreck Mujuru are on a national...Published: 13 Nov 2016 at 09:37hrs | | by pugetsound.edu
Jah Prayzah, Donovan Goliath and Ammara Brown to Headline Saturday Night at Shoko Festival
Popular singer Ammara Brown is billed to join man of the moment Jah Prayzah as they headline Saturday night at Shoko Festival on the 24th September at the main festival site at Zimbabwe Museum of Huma...Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 15:07hrs | | by Natalie Kombe
Mdhara Vachauya won't last the distance
Today marks a month since the release of Jah Prayzah's "Mdhara Vachauya" and the album might have attracted immediate attention due to loads of anticipation that awaited its arrival, but the excitemen...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 23:41hrs | 1 | by Godwin Muzari
Manyika launches second book
USA-based writer Sarah Ladipo Manyika has published a second novel titled "Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun" (2016, Cassava Republic Press) which she officially launched last Saturday afterno...Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 06:40hrs | 28 | by Beaven Tapureta
Aunt speaks on Chiedza Brown's suicide mystery
THE body of Chiedza Brown - the teenage daughter to the late iconic musicians Andy Brown and Chiwoniso Maraire - was cremated in Texas in the United States, amid indications that relatives in Harare h...Published: 02 Oct 2015 at 15:02hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Andy Brown's daughter dies at 15
The 15-year-old daughter of the late Chiwoniso Maraire and Andy Brown - Chiedza Brown - reportedly took her life on Saturday, September 12 2015. She was living in Texas, USA, with her aunt, Ta...Published: 14 Sep 2015 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff Reporter
I had to skip one key summit at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I thought there was no harm if I blessed myself with a break this week, coming as I am doing from a back-breaking schedule that has seen me go...Published: 16 Jul 2015 at 17:21hrs | | by CZ
Kunonga releases fourth album, Kwedu
AFRO-JAZZ singer Victor Kunonga has released his fourth album titled Kwedu.Launched on Tuesday at Alliance Française in Harare, the 12-track album is dedicated to the late duo of Chiwoniso M...Published: 18 Dec 2014 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Hugh Masekela reveals his Zimbabwean roots
SOUTH Africa music legend Hugh "Bra Hugh" Masekela has revealed his Zimbabwean origins indicating that his grandfather travelled to South Africa a long time ago.Speaking on Star FM's popul...Published: 17 Sep 2014 at 07:52hrs | | by Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
'Mugabe its time to say goodbye' singer set for Harare Jazz Festival
Legendary South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela will participate in this year's edition of the Harare Jazz Festival, The Zimbabwe Mail reported.The 2014 edition starts on September 14 ...Published: 23 Aug 2014 at 17:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean businessman, Tapfuma Nzara, creating a valuable lifestyle brand in SA
Musician and businessman, Tapfuma Nzara, has come a long way and achieved a lot in and outside his music career.Tapfuma was born in Zimbabwe and his father is a former DJ and club owner an...Published: 21 Aug 2014 at 06:43hrs | 2 | by Janine Dube, www.onevybe.com
Zim athlete storms into the World Indoor Semi finals
Zimbabwean athlete Gabriel Mvumvure has stormed into the semi finals of the IAAF World Indoor Championships. The top African sprinter Gabriel Mvumvure is managed by Pro Sports Manageent Group ...Published: 08 Mar 2014 at 11:33hrs | | by Sports reporter
Macheso disappoints
ALICK Macheso has lost his touch! The writing was on the wall on Friday night during his show at the Amphitheatre as his performance was below par with over 1000 fans that had gathered there disappoin...Published: 03 Mar 2014 at 10:28hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Mum (63) sleeps in the open for 10 months, evicted from own house by daughter
HARARE - A 63-year-old Harare woman from Highfield has been sleeping in the open for the past 10 months after being evicted from her house by her daughter, ZBC reported.Christina was evicted f...Published: 06 Feb 2014 at 13:53hrs | | by Staff Reporter
World Wide Scholarships Group partners with Nike Football Academies
World Wide Scholarships Group have partnered with Nike Football Academies top scouting platform the NIKE CHANCE. Off the back of a successful Afric...Published: 09 Jan 2014 at 07:55hrs | 1 | by World Wide Scholarships
Bulawayo's 1st Jewel Magazine Zimbabwe cover
After 19 issues, Bulawayo's Sweetheart, Mbo Mahocs graces the 20th Issue of Jewel Magazine Zimbabwe as the first person from the City of Kings & Queens koBulawayo. The 25 year old TV Bud...Published: 20 Nov 2013 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by HMA
6 reasons to let your child be an artist for a living in Zimbabwe
Let's face it, they are going to do what they want anyway. (At least I know I am.) If they are really the strong, independent, young adults you raised t...Published: 24 Sep 2013 at 05:22hrs | 2 | by Alexia Fadzai Paradzai
Chiwoniso, 'body viewing was not advisable for health's sake' family told
Tendai Maraire, the eldest brother to the late mbira icon Chiwoniso, has for the first time opened up on the controversy that shrouded the burial of his sister saying they were under strict instructi...Published: 04 Aug 2013 at 08:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Chiwoniso Maraire laid to rest amid family feud
MBIRA queen Chiwoniso Maraire was yesterday laid to rest at her rural home in Chakohwa Village in Mutambara, Manicaland, amid a family feud which saw her body spending another night outside her home....Published: 30 Jul 2013 at 07:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwoniso's body denied entry into her home because of family feud
The body of Chiwoniso Maraire was yesterday denied entry into her Bluffhill home in Harare because of a family feud.The late mbira queen is set to be buried today at her rural home in Chakohw...Published: 29 Jul 2013 at 17:40hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
Chiwoniso to be buried on Monday
CELEBRATED mbira musician Chiwoniso Maraire, who succumbed to a chest infection on Thursday, will be buried at her rural home in Chakohwa Village in Mutambara, Manicaland, on Monday.A close fr...Published: 27 Jul 2013 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwoniso Maraire to be buried in Mutambara
Musician Chiwoniso Maraire, who succumbed to a chest infection, will be buried at her rural home in Chakohwa Village in Mutambara, Manicaland, next week.Her aunt Ellen Maraire-Shitenderu said...Published: 26 Jul 2013 at 03:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwoniso Maraire dies
THE singer Chiwoniso Maraire has died aged 37.Maraire died at the South Medical Hospital in Chitungwiza on Wednesday evening after being admitted with a lung infection.The singer, who ...Published: 25 Jul 2013 at 04:22hrs | | by Showbiz reporter
ZTA to meet UNWTO theme song winner
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says it is set to meet with the winners of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly theme song to finalise the project.Head...Published: 21 Jul 2013 at 10:22hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Lira expected in Zimbabwe today
SOUTH African musician Lira is expected in the country this afternoon for a show at 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare tonight.Lira is expected to touch down at Harare International Airport at...Published: 07 Jun 2013 at 03:26hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
The secret war raging on amongst the Zimbabwe - diaspora
Currently within Toronto a debate is being discussed on whether sex-education needs to be overhauled to include homosexuality, and transgender updates in the curriculum; whilst also introducing ...Published: 05 Jun 2013 at 16:27hrs | | by Tsungai Chipato
Dembare rookie of the year destined for Europe
Dynamos Football Club rookie of the year Farai Mupasiri has been called to participate in a very exciting opportunity which will see the top striker come to a close realization of reaching his dream o...Published: 31 Jan 2013 at 13:22hrs | | by Sports reporter
WWS pull out the Blue Rangers partnership
World Wide Scholarships owners of Blue Rangers Football Club have pulled out of the partnership with the football club as owners ceding shares back to the former management Eyelevel Investments....Published: 23 Aug 2012 at 16:04hrs | | by Sports reporter
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