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Stella Chiweshe granted state assisted funeral
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent condolences and further granted a state assisted funeral on late Mbira music pioneering sensation Stella Chiweshe who succumbed to cancer aged of 76 at her Harare...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 13:09hrs | 400 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga mourns Stella Chiweshe
Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has described the late iconic songstress, Stella Chiweshe, as a cultural ambassador who worked hard to preserve Zimbabwe's culture and promote the country's tr...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 12:11hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Writing's on the bright yellow wall
The Bishop is back.What a restful, restorative and therapeutic sabbatical it was!Once in a while, it is quite helpful to extricate ourselves from the maddening rush of our manic lifest...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 09:38hrs | 166 | by Bishop Lazi
Zanu-PF youth secretary makes U-turn on Winky D's album criticism
Zanu-PF's secretary for youth affairs, Tinomuda Machakaire, has made a major climb down on his criticism against Zimdancehall kingpin, Wallace Chirumiko, better known as Winky D, urging fellow critics...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:55hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter
Historic reception for Morocco's Atlas Lions on homecoming
Following a World Cup performance that was well above the North African country's wildest dreams, Morocco's national football team returned home to a hero's welcome.The team landed at Rabat-Sa...Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 16:33hrs | 596 | by Moyo Roy
Popular South African musician Mapintsha dies aged 40
Mampintsha, gqom musician and husband of Babes Wodumo, has died.The 40-year-old star died on Saturday morning.West Ink Records manager Sbu Ncube confirmed the news to Ts...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:10hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
'Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo' insist Mnangagwa - Reality, Zimbabwe is a failed state in ruins, mocks him
On Monday, 12 December 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four Zimbabwean individuals and two Zimbabwean entities and removed seventeen Zimb...Published: 16 Dec 2022 at 08:03hrs | 1716 | by Nomusa Garikai
British-Zimbabwe comedian playing the former Prince Charles in Channel 4 satire
When a drag queen called Baga Chipz is selected to play Margaret Thatcher in a TV show, and that's not even the most delicious bit of casting, you know you're onto a winner.In Channel 4's...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:55hrs | 123 | by Agencies
Singer Trish Nyawo releases Nguwo Chena lyric video
Zimbabwean born Trish Nyawo has released a lyric video of his hit song Nguwo chena which talks about a poor boy who falls in love with a girl from a royal family and finds it hard to navigate the rela...Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 11:11hrs | 336 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tyler Perry's epic romantic drama comes at right time for Zimbabwe-born star
"A Jazzman's Blues" came at just the right time for Solea Pfeiffer.The 28-year-old, Zimbabwe-born, Seattle-raised actress was initially approached about Tyler Perry's epic romantic drama in Ma...Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 06:04hrs | 807 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora's MDC-T calls for removal of sanctions on Zimbabwe
SANCTIONS by nature have far-reaching consequences beyond what has been prescribed and their effects are best described by the victims and not those who prescribe them, the opposition MDC-T party has ...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 05:58hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Mbirano goes international
South African (SA) based Dj Rabaaz, well-known for pioneering the new sound of Gospel Mbirano in 2021 has just released an English praise God album titled...Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 09:10hrs | 287 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mai Mabhena hosts Progress Chipfumo
Music promoter Monica "Mai Mabhena" Chikanda is hosting musician Progress Chipfumo on Sartuday at her Guruve hotel.Chipfumo last visted Guruve hotel two years ago when Covid 19 pan...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 20:28hrs | 281 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabweans commemorates Heroes Day
Zimbabweans from across the political divide, joined by Ministers, mayors and senior service officers, converged at venues across the country to commemorate Heroes Day and salute the fallen and living...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:19hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
We know our heroes
THOUSANDS of people yesterday thronged the National Heroes Acre to remember the country's luminaries who sacrificed limb and life to liberate Zimbabwe and deliver freedom that flourishes today....Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:17hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Tribute to arts legend Cont Mhlanga
On my on behalf and that of my organisation, Rural Libraries and Resources Development Programme (RLRDP), I convey my sincere condolences to Mrs Mhlanga, family and the arts fraternity in Zimbabwe on ...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | 191 | by Dr Obadiah Thembani Moyo
Honour Alick Macheso with an honorary degree in music
The Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture should recommend to the relevant authorities to honour one of the greatest sons of Zimbabwe a polished musician of par excellence ever produced in the cou...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 22:01hrs | 1580 | by Leonard Koni
Mai Mabhena hosts Macheso
Guruve Hotel proprietor and music promoter Monica Chikanda popularly known as "Mai Mabhena" in the music industry is hosting the King of Sungura Alick Macheso tomorrow (Friday).The hotel...Published: 07 Jul 2022 at 15:18hrs | 1346 | by Simbarashe Sithole
CCC: A Triple Legacy for Zimbabwe
Dying for European perspectiveAMUSING if it was not tragic. The European Union, EU, has granted Ukraine candidate status. It's a remote stage along a very long continuum to eventual EU&n...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 07:22hrs | 242 | by Jamwanda
Beer drinkers church: when the love of God and booze meet
THE inviting, melodious echoes flow downhill as we make the final ascend.In the absence of musical instruments to enhance output, they use their palms to issue out some rhythmic claps which bl...Published: 25 May 2022 at 06:41hrs | 1615 | by Staff reporter
Two die in stampede at Castle Tankard
TWO people died on Saturday night in a stampede at the Borrowdale Race Course in Harare during the Castle Tankard musical show.The pair, Thomas Maarira (44) and Emilia Makoga (43), both of Hat...Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:03hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Muridzo, Ngwazi clash
Jeetaz band boss Andy Muridzo and Njanja Express boss Mark Ngwazi will be in for a musical showdown tomorrow in Buhera at the Guyo homestead in Buhera North Constituency.The two were sought af...Published: 16 Apr 2022 at 20:30hrs | 1063 | by Edson Mapani in Buhera
Mugabe, My Dad and Me
Zimbabwean-born and now London-based actor Tonderai Munyevu tries to make sense of his roots, both familial and national, in his engaging show Mugabe, My Dad and Me.His story follows a deliber...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 07:54hrs | 2655 | by Staff reporter
Sikhosana Buhlungu mourns death of parent
It's not easy to lose a parent in life!Whether you are young or old, it always feels like there is a pierce on your heart especially when that one parent, who was the only one left as a pillar...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 06:42hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa taking Zimbabwe to graveyard'
Former Zanu-PF politburo member and strong man Dzikamai Mavhaire has urged the young generation to make a critical decision in the 2023 harmonized polls and avoid entrusting national leadership with t...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 06:21hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter
Gospel Mbirano Master breaks record
SA-based Zimbabwean Gospel artiste, Dj Rabaaz, has broken personal record by releasing 9 musical videos in a single day. Six of the videos are from the new Gospel Mbirano VOL 2 album, which is a...Published: 18 Mar 2022 at 09:21hrs | 1082 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Hosiah Chipanga claims he is more popular than most politicians
OUTSPOKEN veteran musician Hosiah Chipanga has boasted that he is more likeable compared to many local politicians and is confident that his fans will support his political ambitions.This foll...Published: 10 Mar 2022 at 17:38hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter
Cassper Nyovest in town
SOUTH Africa award-winning musician Cassper Nyovest is in town for the Sunday Summer Boy Boys Party at the Khumalo Hockey Stadium this afternoon!And so are Naak Musiq and Amaroto who are also ...Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 07:29hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa takes a dig at ZIFA board
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said the Government is committed to investing more in sports infrastructure and also assisting athletes to achieve podium performances on the international fora.S...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 05:32hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa draws bumper crowd in maiden rally
TENS of thousands of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters braved the scorching heat of the afternoon Harare sun and a State-stirred hostile political atmosphere to throng the popular Zimbabw...Published: 20 Feb 2022 at 19:39hrs | 3893 | by Staff reporter
Qeqeshiwe is a national asset
She is a national asset!Actress-cum-musician Qeqeshiwe "Qeqe" Mntambo is floating on top of the cream after being nominated at this year's PPC Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA).She is nomin...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 05:34hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Oliver Mtukudzi releases latest album 'Abiangi'
My Better Half, the latest duet from the late music icon Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's features a fellow Zimbabwe Afro-fusion musician, Mbeu.The song, released by Gallo Record Company and Tuku Musi...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 07:59hrs | 7166 | by Staff reporter
Pauline Njini releases Sabela video
BULAWAYO-BASED gospel artiste, Pauline Njini says she is happy that her music is being well received by fans and getting airplay on local radio stations.Njini recently released a new single ti...Published: 01 Feb 2022 at 05:32hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Was Rhodesia safer for civilian activists than under a brutal blood-thirsty Zimbabwe regime?
When I was a little boy, we loved listening to "Chimurenga", or liberation struggle songs, that our gallant Zimbabwean musicians belted out, as a way of e...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 07:40hrs | 2717 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
No hero status for Zex Manatsa
Government has granted a State-assisted funeral for the late musician Zexie Manatsa despite calls for him to be declared liberation hero. The legendary musician succumbed to cancer on Thursday at Pari...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:23hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
State-assisted funeral for Zexie Manatsa
Veteran musician, songwriter and religious preacher Zexie Manatsa, has been accorded a State-assisted funeral, with Acting President Constantino Chiwenga hailing his contribution to the country's libe...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:20hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga mourns Zex Manatsa
Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has sent his condolences following the passing on yesterday of music icon Zex Manatsa.The legendary musician died at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals af...Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 18:37hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
Noisy bars, churches risk heavy fines
GWERU City Council has come up with by-laws to deal with noise pollution, a development that will see offending bars, churches among others being penalised.Councillors, management and resident...Published: 10 Jan 2022 at 05:59hrs | 855 | by Staff reporter
Conference centre Zanu-PF's folly
In a classic case of greed and lack of foresight, a once thriving winery just outside the Midlands city of Gweru now hosts a derelict 5 000-seater conference centre no one wants to use and the nearly ...Published: 17 Dec 2021 at 23:38hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Econet unveils $50m Christmas promotion
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe has unveiled a $50 million Christmas promotion that will see lucky customers walking away with various prizes, including eight residential stands.The country's largest...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 22:48hrs | 688 | by Staff reporter
Sikhosana living his dream
A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.The bible verse rings true regarding Skhosana Buhlungu's musical career.For 14 years, Sikhosana strummed his guitar, ent...Published: 03 Dec 2021 at 18:31hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
Dj Rabaaz officially unveils Gospel Mbirano
South African (SA) based Zimbabwean Gospel musician, Dj Rabaaz, real name Claud Rabson has officially released an EP and supporting videos for his new Gospel Mbirano project.The new releases a...Published: 03 Dec 2021 at 13:23hrs | 67 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Knives out over Shiri estate
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has launched an investigation into the alleged illegal sale of part of the late national hero and Lands and Agriculture minister Perrance Shiri's estate....Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Controversy surrounds Soul Jah Love's estate
CONTROVERSY surrounds the late Zimdancehall chanter, Soul Jah Love's estate with producers and record labels being accused of releasing the late chanter's music without the knowledge of his family or ...Published: 24 Nov 2021 at 16:30hrs | 484 | by Staff Reporter
Covid-19 protocols remain in force
Cabinet received an update on the country's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, procurement and roll-out of vaccines, as presented by chairman of the Ministers' National Committee, Vice President and M...Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:06hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Simon Mutambi cheats death
Sungura musician Simon Mutambi "Cobra Kings" cheated death on Wednesday after his private Kombi he was traveling in veered off the road and overturned in ...Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 14:49hrs | 127 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Jah Prayzah show: minister spotted on the dance
Local Government minister July Moyo was last night spotted dancing his night out at a Jah Prayzah show at Gweru's Milan Restaurant with three young heavily built girls in exposing clothes rolling arou...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 17:46hrs | 782 | by Paul Ndou
Outcry over Macheso's US$20 charge
Sungura maestro Alick Macheso's reunion with his followers in Chitungwiza could have been tainted by the exorbitant gate charges for his show slated for Tanza Centre this afternoon.This is Mac...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:53hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter
Leaked chats expose Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF's plot to disrupt MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's ongoing rural outreach programme has been exposed after chats from a ruling party's WhatsApp group went viral, with members accusing each...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:41hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Remembering Ginimbi
People make their names for different things, good or bad.There are others, though, who attain fame naturally, without much effort, larger-than-life characters of our time.You can say ...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:18hrs | 15 | by Tafadzwa Zimoyo
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