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There is no peace in Zimbabwe, but an intense crisis of paralyzing fear of a ruthless uncaring regime
It never ceases to thoroughly perplex me, if not downright shocking, whenever those in the Zimbabwe ruling elite engage in their usual self-congratulatory delusions of how they have managed to maintai...Published: 18 Aug 2020 at 19:28hrs | 735 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Letter from Bulawayo in 2031
11 August 2031. Dear Mr Tanaka Chinembiri, Mayor of Guruhusva (Formerly Bulawayo). I am writing to you registering my concern over the way the town clerk Mr Nyasha Tinevhan...Published: 11 Aug 2020 at 19:03hrs | 1108 | by Kudzai Mahere
We remain a nation of heroes
Today, Zimbabweans celebrate Heroes Day; that day when national valour is honoured and cherished on our land.It is that day when we remember, salute and commemorate the huge sacrifice th...Published: 10 Aug 2020 at 15:21hrs | 296 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Shiri, Tuku connection revealed
THE late Air Chief Marshal Perrance Shiri (Retired) was a sucker for Tuku Music and had the departed superstar's entire music collection, which he "guarded jealously".According to family frien...Published: 02 Aug 2020 at 08:52hrs | 1749 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's genre lives on
Upcoming artiste Blessing Chirenga "Last Seen" has shifted from dancehall music to afro jazz music inorder to follow the footsteps of his insipiration legendary musician the late Dr Oliver Mtukudzi....Published: 25 Jun 2020 at 07:56hrs | 1580 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
WATCH: General SB Moyo throws Delish Nguwaya under the bus
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Retired Major General Sibusiso Moyo has denied social media reports that jailed businessman Delish Nguwaya is a holder of a diplomatic passport. ...Published: 22 Jun 2020 at 20:13hrs | 8524 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mzembi questions Mnangagwa why Delish Nguwaya holds Diplomatic passport
INCARCERATED local businessman Delish Nguwaya holds a diplomatic passport and former tourism minister, Walter Mzembi has demanded that President Emmerson Mnangagwa explains how a man with a chequered ...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 11:05hrs | 4228 | by newzimbabwe
Military Touch Movement died after Andy Muridzo’s exit
The fact that Military Touch Movement (MTM) continued to survive two years after Andy Muridzo's abrupt departure - and not its recent dissolution - is apparently the most surprising thing in the going...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 09:26hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
Ammara Brown in Twitter fight
SONGSTRESS Ammara Brown has sparked a social media storm after a Twitter user using the name Mukunda claimed that she was hurt when the songbird turned down her request for a selfie during the militar...Published: 28 May 2020 at 08:01hrs | 1936 | by Staff reporter
FULL TEXT: Kasukuwere's special message to Africa
Happy Unity Day fellow African brothers and sisters! It has been an interesting road from the time our founding fathers formed the Organization of African Unity envisaging a united Africa 57 years ago...Published: 25 May 2020 at 14:18hrs | 2916 | by Saviour Kasukuwere
WATCH: Zimbabwe top artists release Coronavirus song
Strive Masiyiwa's Cassava Fintech International (CFI) through the Sasai Team Talk has produced a prayer song for Zimbabwe titled The BlessingZW. The song saw top Zimbabwean musicians...Published: 12 May 2020 at 10:42hrs | 1776 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ginimbi and his money
BUSINESSMAN and socialite Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure has always come across as that rich, arrogant and yet sophisticated and witty man.Boy, what a wrong perception we had!Boss Ginimbi,...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 12:06hrs | 1398 | by Staff reporter
Kenyan musician violates Tuku's copyright
Kenyan musician, Pastor Antony Musembi, has torched a storm after using elements of the late Dr Oliver Mtukudzi's composition "Todii" for his Covid-19 awareness song without seeking permission from co...Published: 21 Apr 2020 at 07:07hrs | 1243 | by Staff reporter
Artistes defy Mnangagwa's decree on gatherings
SOME stakeholders in the creative sector have called for a revision of the suspension of gatherings of more than 100 people as announced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to curb the spread of the COVID...Published: 24 Mar 2020 at 06:39hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter
Selmor cancels shows, adopts online streaming
AFRO-JAZZ songstress Selmor Mtukudzi has joined the long list of artistes who have been forced to shelve several forthcoming shows after President Emmerson Mnangagwa last week banned gatherings of ove...Published: 23 Mar 2020 at 12:55hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt must pay Majaivana US$1 million compensation
ARTISTES are up in arms with the Primary and Secondary Education ministry over a commissioned textbook which it implies that musician Lovemore Majaivana is dead.Titled Best Approach to Visual ...Published: 16 Mar 2020 at 17:27hrs | 6085 | by Staff reporter
Macheso officially hands over ECD block
SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso has officially handed over an Early Childhood Development (ECD) block at his former school Enterprise Primary today.Macheso built the school with the help of Enha...Published: 12 Mar 2020 at 12:20hrs | 4241 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Jeys Marabini offers his recording studio for free
WHILE a lot has been written about award-winning afro jazz musician Jeys, little or nothing has been mentioned about his philanthropic side.In 2017 the Filabusi born towering artist opened a r...Published: 18 Feb 2020 at 18:17hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Berita drops another love gem
LAST year at around this time, award-winning songstress Berita Khumalo gave people Ndicel'ikiss. This year, she has another offering, Jikizinto which she wants people to jam to as they celebrate...Published: 14 Feb 2020 at 06:00hrs | 244 | by Staff reportert
Sandy joins Amapiano bandwagon
ONE of the country's most celebrated artistes, Sandra "Sandy" Ndebele is working on spreading her wings to the Southern Africa region. Sandy, who rose to fame in the early 2000s when she was p...Published: 30 Jan 2020 at 08:44hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter
A tribute to the late Dr Oliver Mtukudzi
On 23 January 2019. I received a text message from my daughter Hazel Rumbidzai saying "Nematambudziko Tuku atisiya your favourite musician"."Tuku" Mtukudzi was a musician, businessman, philant...Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 14:55hrs | 5990 | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa Gvt cursed - Biti
MDC Alliance deputy president Tendai Biti has described as cursed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration for attempting to ban Winky D's latest album from the airwaves. Winky D is s...Published: 31 Dec 2019 at 12:14hrs | 5033 | by Staff Reporter
The worse ever political year in Zimbabwe
As we come to the wire of the year 2019, there is nothing to write home about as poverty, hunger and unemployment continue to sting the ordinary people in the country.Looking at the political ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:55hrs | 2438 | by Leonard Koni
Tinashe Nengomasha in divorce row with Tuku daughter
FORMER Warriors star Tinashe Nengomasha's marriage is on verge of collapse after his wife, Samantha (nee Mtukudzi), has filed divorce summons against him.Samantha, daughter of the late veteran...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:29hrs | 5226 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers prey on worshipers
Police in Chinamhora have launched a manhunt for two suspects who allegedly pounced on female worshippers in Domboshava Hills and stole apostolic faith garments, among other items.The Dombosha...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 06:42hrs | 1350 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa should clear name on Gukurahundi before grabbing Bulawayo roads'
OPPOSITION Zapu has scolded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for rushing to name a street in Bulawayo after himself before he has found time to come clean on his role in the 1980s Gukurahundi atrocities o...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 06:40hrs | 1150 | by newzimbabwe
Mafikizolo show flops
Not all Mafikizolo's shows in Zimbabwe are winners, and the Friday gig that the powerful South African group headlined at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) was a huge flop.Dubb...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:42hrs | 2751 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth league boss arrested for cop assault
Zanu-PF youth league deputy secretary Lewis Matutu lashed out at opponents on Saturday, hours after he was detained at a police station for several hours for allegedly assaulting a police officer....Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 13:33hrs | 2222 | by ZimLive
Selmor Mtukudzi working with Steve Dyer
AFRO-JAZZ songstress Selmor Mtukudzi has disclosed that working with celebrated South African producer and her late father's long-time friend Steve Dyer on her new album, was a turning point to her ca...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 06:48hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Amazing Voices auditions hit Bulawayo
IT is a Tuesday morning at the Large City Hall in Bulawayo and the place is packed with scores of hopefuls awaiting to audition for a shot at snagging the US$100 000 prize money in a new singing talen...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:24hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Jean, come back home to Zimbabwe and leave your Ghanaian husband, my response to activist Nomazulu Thata
Dear Nomazulu Thata, I recently read an article in Bulawayo News 24 where you were saying I am in an abusive ...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 13:14hrs | 1976 | by Jean Gasho
Hundreds attend Bulawayo Amazing Voices auditions
AUDITIONS for the Zimbabwe leg of the Old Mutual Amazing Voices singing competition kicked off in Bulawayo at the Large City Hall yesterday with hundreds flocking the venue to try their luck. ...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:14hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
All set for reality singing show Bulawayo auditions
ALL is set for the Bulawayo auditions of the talent search series, Old Mutual Amazing Voices to be held at the Large City Hall tomorrow. Old Mutual's Amazing Voices is a pan-African singing re...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:39hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Decibel, Vimbai in war of words
YESTERYEAR urban grooves musician Decibel has rubbished claims that he ditched the late national hero, Oliver Mtukudzi, in 2005 during their United Kingdom tour. Decibel refuted the allegation...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 06:45hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's last words to daughter Selmor
THE late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's daughter Selmor said she received words of encouragement as the last words from her father when she visited him at his Norton residence a...Published: 23 Sep 2019 at 08:49hrs | 4023 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's secrets revealed
The late jazz icon Oliver Mtukudzi had planned to make this year more special for his fans by holding a national tour and setting up a museum at Pakare Paye Arts Centre, Standard Style can exclusively...Published: 22 Sep 2019 at 09:32hrs | 6019 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa gets VIP treatment at Mugabe funeral
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa will finally get some VIP treatment at a State managed funeral of prominent Zimbabwean after some nightmarish experiences before.This is according to the list of VIPs...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 07:38hrs | 5931 | by newzimbabwe
Chamisa threatens to cause a stir at Mugabe's funeral
Movement for Democratic Change leader Nelson Chamisa has threatened to 'react accordingly if State security were to try and stop him from attending former President Robert Mugabe's funeral.Add...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 21:10hrs | 9180 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says Zanu-PF cannot claim Mugabe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's ruling Zanu-PF party cannot lay claim to owning former President Robert Mugabe because the former guerrilla movement expelled him, MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa has said....Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 20:47hrs | 838 | by newzimbabwe
Mugabe burial tensions emerge
Former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe is expected to be buried next weekend after his body is returned from Singapore where he died two days ago.Mugabe, a guerrilla leader who swept to power...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 20:37hrs | 2549 | by AFP
Calls to boycott Mafikizolo concert due to xenophobia
There are widespread calls on social media to boycott the Mafikizolo's Back in Town Concert in protest against the xenophobic attacks targeted at foreigners - including millions of Zimbabweans - in So...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:51hrs | 1312 | by Staff reporter
Louis Mhlanga excited at Bulawayo return
SOUTH Africa-based jazz guitarist, Louis Mhlanga is relishing returning to perform in the city after a three-year hiatus.Mhlanga is set to feature in the 2019 Spring Feelings Jazz Show schedul...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 08:44hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter engages Steve Dyer
AFRO-JAZZ songbird and heiress to the Tuku Music throne, Selmor Mtukudzi, is currently in South Africa where she is recording her sixth album under the tutelage of accomplished music producer, Steve D...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:46hrs | 476 | 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 | 372 | by Prince Mushawevato
Zimfest delivers another 'phenomenal' festival
Every summer, Zimfest Live is the epicenter of the Zimbabwean music and arts scene and for a third consecutive year, it did not disappoint.The popular southern African festival takes 'musiophi...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 16:28hrs | 1012 | by Tidi Kwidini
Steve Dyer dedicates song to Tuku
South African music star Steve Dyer said he has a dedication song for the late Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi titled, "Ko Sale Izibongo - Kufa Izinsizwa", which he will play at the Tuku Concert scheduled for ...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:07hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele fraudster's property auctioned
'GOD fights my battles' are the words that dancer-cum-singer Sandra 'Sandy' Ndebele-Sibindi said after the Sheriff of the High Court last week auctioned property belonging to a woman who defrauded her...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 07:44hrs | 941 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry throws massive bash in honour of Oliver Mtukudzi
The Minister Youth, Arts, Sports and Recreation Kirsty Coventry has announced that hey Ministry in partnership with the National Arts Council will be hosting a Tuku Peace Memorial Concert ...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 14:05hrs | 4545 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa barred from Chikurubi Maximum Prison
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa Friday brought panic among Chikurubi Maximum Prison officers who first blocked him before seeking permission to allow him into the high security compound.The oppositi...Published: 06 Jul 2019 at 10:30hrs | 3905 | by newzimbabwe
SB Moyo 'furious' after Chamisa jokes
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Nelson Chamisa on Saturday met, by chance, with the most high-ranking member of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government in almost six months - and it did ...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 12:44hrs | 27086 | by ZimLive
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