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Sir Wicknell, actually you're the poorest man in Zimbabwe!
When I read a recent diatribe by self-proclaimed businessman Wicknell Chivayo, I felt like puking.He exhibited zero shame berating and disparaging legendary musician Thomas Mapfumo, as well as...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 08:12hrs | 3617 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chivayo begs Mukanya to accept his gifts
Wickell Chivayo strongly criticized journalist Hopewell Chin'ono in response to his remarks following musician Thomas Mapfumo's refusal of a contentious businessperson's car and home gifts.In ...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 18:47hrs | 918 | by Staff reporter
Upcoming Steve Tgol fights drugs
Guruve based upcoming Afro-fusion musician Stephen Ngandu of Tgol Muzik band is taking a leading role in fighting drugs.The musician ha...Published: 16 Mar 2024 at 06:33hrs | 217 | by Simbarashe Sithole
The Chemist Siziba and Oasis bar story
It is hard to find a patron who would mostly and consistently drink in one bar for 44 years - a whole generation; a lifetime.Yet Chemist Siziba, a local businessman and socialite, did. Before ...Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 17:01hrs | 1923 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo criticises Wicknell Chivayo for using his money
Exiled Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo has criticised businessman Wicknell Chivayo and the Zanu PF government for donating expensive cars to musicians while ignoring the poor state of hospitals...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 08:48hrs | 2901 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chivayo gifts Alick Macheso a US$140 000 Mercedes Benz
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has given Sungura maestro Alick Macheso a US$140 000, 2022 Mercedes Benz GLE400d (Premium Plus).Posting on his Facebook page, Chivayo said the gift i...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 15:47hrs | 594 | by Staff reporter
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 | 849 | by Staff reporter
Jah Signal apologises to Charambas
Zimdancehall artist Jah Signal has issued an apology to gospel musicians Charles and Olivia Charamba for copyright infringement, leading to the removal of two of his tracks from YouTube.Jah Si...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 08:39hrs | 881 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo says he can't help everybody
Wait a minute!He said it, he could not help everybody as there are "channels and procedures to follow to get in touch with me".These were the words from businessman Wicknell Chivayo, w...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 08:36hrs | 733 | by Staff reporter
Ex-detainee, JP appeals for GD6 from Chivhayo
Political activist, Paddington Japajapa has appealed and extended his begging bowl to Sir Wicknell Chivhayo if he could summon Victor to handover (him) a GD6 offroad, full service kit and fuel coupons...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 21:35hrs | 902 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Businessman honours scribe
Mvurwi businessman Prince "Priveve" Chipenda has organized a braai party at his Mzansi lounge venue in Mvurwi in honour of the good work being done by pro...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 13:27hrs | 827 | by Christine Zvironzo
Chivayo tells Zimbabweans not tell him how to spend his money
Controversial entrepreneur Wicknell Chivayo has disclosed that he dismissed online commentators advising him to allocate his funds toward the country's ailing healthcare system instead of directing th...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:47hrs | 1105 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi tried to avoid Zanu-PF
AT the turn of the millennium, Zimbabwe's government introduced what it called "galas", where top musicians performed at different national events to mark important events in the country's history....Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:51hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo frets over Zacc probe
SOCIALITE and businessman Wicknell Chivayo has mocked the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) for allegedly trying to investigate the source of his unexplained wealth.Chivayo has spent ...Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 21:10hrs | 884 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo being investigated by ZACC
A leaked memo has confirmed that the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched investigations into the source of funds of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, following his lavish...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:04hrs | 1790 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo's US$5 million spending binge
FOR Wicknell Chivayo, money seems to grow on trees.Never the one to be shy to ostentatiously display his wealth, Chivayo, who likes to call himself Sir Wicknell, has of late been on an unrelen...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:36hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Music that doesn't speak for the oppressed is not really music!
Of late, we have witnessed divided opinions on our music legend Winky D (Wallace Chirumiko).This is on account of his recent songs, which have mainly touched on the social injustices faced by ...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 20:12hrs | 512 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Allow artists to perform without censorship
Winky D born Wallace Chirumiko popularly known as 'The Big Man or Gaffa' deserves that respect amongst his peers. We have freedom of expression in the country so people should be allowed to air their ...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 20:09hrs | 886 | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa to headline today's Thanksgiving service
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is today expected to grace the National Thanksgiving and Dedication Service hosted by the inter-denominational churches at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC)'s Hal...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:52hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
MRP gears up for Umkhombandlela rally
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) is set to host its highly anticipated Umkhombandlela Rally on December 21, 2023, at Stanley Hall in Makokoba, Bulawayo. The event comes at a crucial time for the par...Published: 16 Dec 2023 at 10:44hrs | 627 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Insimbi ZeZhwane successfully hold come back show
A dark cloud engulfed Insimbi ZeZhwane musical outfit as they were involved in a horrific accident which claimed the lives of co-founder of the group Elivis "Ma Eli" Mathe and drummer Thembinkosi "Mav...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:20hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean singer crowned best gospel artiste in Mzansi
BULAWAYO-BASED gospel musician Canaan Nyathi was crowned the best gospel artiste at a colourful Crown Gospel Awards ceremony held in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, on Sunday.The Crown Go...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:11hrs | 1398 | by Staff reporter
Ivy Kombo and Admire Kasi's legal woes continue
Ivy Kombo has been in the public eye for many years. She has embraced difficult experiences, problems and scandals as well as other trials and tribulations Zimbabwe's female musicians face. With her g...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 08:43hrs | 1256 | by Fred Zindi
Mnangagwa grants Rahman Gumbo state-assisted funeral
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has accorded late Rahman Gumbo a state assisted funeral as Zanu-PF appeared Wednesday to have hijacked the Zimbabwe national football team and Highlanders legend's funeral...Published: 16 Nov 2023 at 05:57hrs | 1727 | by Staff reporter
Who can Chamisa send to meet SADC presidents in the current crop of MPs?
I agree with you, the name CCC is gone, but the support remains, but that too is becoming demoralised with the lack of action to protect the votes.Nelson Chamisa is the most popular politician...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 21:27hrs | 2060 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Jah Prayzah stirs heated debate
JAH Prayzah has stirred heated debate in the arts sector after he banned the use of professional cameras at his shows citing infringement of his intellectual property rights.The stance by the ...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:51hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo holds 3rd Sneakers Expo
Over the weekend, Bulawayo sneaker enthusiasts gathered for their third Sneakers Expo, a showcase of various types of footwear that fall under the category of sneakers. The event took place at Mystiqu...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 06:48hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Ezra Tshisa changed Freddie Gwala's life
Zumba musician, Freddie Gwala, also known as Amadamara, is forever grateful to Zimbabwean veteran DJ Ezra Tshisa Sibanda for introducing him to the Zimbabwean crowd.Gwala successfully launched...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 07:47hrs | 2645 | by Staff reporter
Stanbic supports artists to maximise their talents for financial gain
Harare, 11 October 2023 - Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe is committed to propping up musicians and other creative artists and hel...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 22:03hrs | 193 | by Agencies
Dj Rabaaz Releases 15-track Album
Pioneer of Gospel Mbirano music brand,Claud "Dj Rabaaz" Rabson has today released a 15-track album, the biggest single project so far in his musical caree...Published: 07 Oct 2023 at 23:16hrs | 137 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Everton Mlalazi wins big at Nigerian gospel show
From his homeland to Nigeria, the multilingual praise and worship singer, Everton Mlalazi, is now reaping the rewards of his artistic investments.As he continues to garner attention across the...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:13hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
Trust Fidelis Nyathi dies
Trust Fidelis Mdluli Nyathi, a Bulawayo socialite, has died. Ishmael Nyathi, his younger brother, confirmed the news on Facebook where he wrote, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing o...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 12:49hrs | 2261 | by Staff Contributor
Zanu-PF bootlickers get a new member
The Ziya Cultural Arts Trust trio, led by comedian Sabhuku Vharazipi, has aligned itself with Zanu-PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa, joining a growing list of artists and musicians who have receive...Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 07:39hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
Musicians flock at journalist's birthday bash
A number of musicians are lined up at the Prominent freelance journalist Simbarashe "indaba boss" Sithole's birthday Bashment at Guruve hotel tomorrow.The bashment was organized by Guruve hote...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:02hrs | 984 | by Ndou Paul
Zimbabwe gets white Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023
Zimbabwe has earned a spot at this year's Miss Universe competition, which will take place in El Salvador, Central America, in two months. Brooke Bruk Jackson, a 21-year-old beautician, was cr...Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 07:55hrs | 1880 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa blows US$1m on inauguration
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government reportedly blew more than US$1 million for his inauguration in Harare last week as he continues to flaunt the extravagance which characterised his nationwide ...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:30hrs | 958 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah provides another soundtrack
AWARD winning musician Jah Prayzah provided another soundtrack as President Mnangagwa was inaugurated at the National Sports Stadium Monday, nine days after winning a contentious election.Jah ...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 06:15hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter
Freddie Gwala, Platform One, Babes Wodumo coming to Bulawayo
South African artistes, Babes Wodumo, Freddy Gwala and Platform One are set to perform at the delayed Ultra Beer Festival to be held at Queens Sports Club on September 30.Queens Sports Club wa...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:33hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa vows not to victimise Mnangagwa
If the confidence shown by the two main rivals in Zimbabwe's general elections is any indication, the country will see a very tight race this week.And if the energy shown by their supporters i...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 21:12hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Maviri's family pays homage to Ezra 'Tshisa' Sibanda
The family of the late Insimbi ZeZhwane drummer and provincial hero, Thembinkosi "Maviri" Mpofu has thanked all those who supported them, singling out funeral service company, Kingdom Blue and media p...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:32hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter
Zanu killed Insimbi Zezhwane band members?
Leader of the Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) Mqondisi Moyo, has made sensational claims that the late Insimbi ZeZhwane musicians, ' Mpofu ‘Ma Eli' Mathe and Thembinkosi ‘Maviri' Mpofu were killed ...Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 21:04hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Ma Eli, Maviri stock rises after death
RESEARCH has shown that most artistes found fame after death and that during their lifetime, they would have no commercial success and very little recognition. Despite the fact that most artis...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:45hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Bussed Zanu-PF supporters enjoy domestic tourism
AS the sun rises over the horizon, buses plastered with Zanu-PF insignia can be seen traversing the country, picking up supporters from different corners of Zimbabwe.Dubbed the "Zanu Express" ...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:44hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa confers Insimbi ZeZhwane duo with liberation heroes status
President Mnangagwa has conferred liberation hero status on the late Insimbi ZeZhwane musicians, Elvis "Ma Eli" Mathe and Thembinkosi "Maviri" Mpofu.The pair died last Saturday morning in a ho...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:41hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Romeo Gasa joins Jah Lemmy on stage
Sungura musician Romeo "Simbi Hombe" Gasa is continuing to show his generosity to up and coming musicians by giving them a platform to perform at his shows.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HM8...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 19:04hrs | 58 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Condolence message on death of Insimbi Zezhwane members
The entire Freedom Alliance family is deeply sorry and saddened by the untimely passing on of Elvis 'Ma Eli' Mathe and Thembinkosi 'Maviri' Mpofu who were members of the Insimbi ZeZhwane Music Group. ...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 19:50hrs | 32 | by Nhlanhla Moses Ncube
Zimbabwean music is more than Chimurenga!
IN June 2023, the America-based National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) which organises arguably the most respected, well-known and much sought-after music awards in the world, the Gra...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 36 | by Tonderai Chiyindiko
American rappers troop to Zimbabwe
UNITED STATES-BASED media and entertainment company, ROAR Entertainment, appears to have developed a soft spot for Zimbabwe if their continued bringing in of US musicians to the country is anything to...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 06:46hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwig says hands off Winky D
Zanu-PF outgoing member of Parliament for Mazowe South and former Energy and Power Development minister Fortune Chasi has come out in defence of outspoken dancehall chanter-Winky D at a time he is hav...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 11:14hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
UK: Zimfest Live reveal exciting 2023 line-up for Herts Showground
New and familiar names including Killer T, Tocky Vibes, Berita, Musa Keys and Sha Sha have been added to the line-up, as revealed in the latest stage announcement.Zimfest Live will return in J...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 09:19hrs | 46 | by Tidi Kwidini
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