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DJ Shugeta bashes secret lover over light
National FM radio presenter Tafadzwa "Dj Shugeta" Ben (30) has been dragged to Chitungizwa magistrates courts by his secret lover Power FM radio presenter...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 07:00hrs | 923 | by Paul Ndou
Guruve hotel to host heroes gala
Various artistes will be performing at Guruve Hotel on Saturday at a gala dubbed "Gamba Remumhanzi."Zimbabwe Broadcasting Cooperation (ZBC), National FM radio presenter Rabson Umali will be th...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 16:32hrs | 392 | by Paul Ndou
ZBC, CCC hostility laid bare
Public broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has stressed that it remains objective and stands guided by the law of the land when it comes to coverage of next month's elections, pu...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
We salute Diva Mafunga funeral support by ZIMURA - Maxwell Teedzai
MUTARE - Veteran Mutare Gospel musician, Pastor Maxwell Teedzai has hailed ZIMURA - Zimbabwe Music Rights Association for standing hand - in - glove with the Mafunga family after the sad passing on of...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 20:38hrs | 16 | by Staff Reporter
Pamire tops Sungura legends again
Sungura musician Tyson Pamire Chimurambe of Lullaby Express topped the Sungura legends top 20 list yesterday.The Mvurwi based musician ...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 14:33hrs | 39 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Ex-MP Maziwisa jail time begins
FORMER Highfield legislator Psychology Maziwisa on Friday started serving his effective 40-month prison term after his appeal against conviction and sentence on two counts of fraud was struck off the ...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jah Lemmy hailed
Guruve community hailed traditional musician Ginatsia "Jah Lemmy" Nyanhete on New Year's Eve and New Year's day by attending his shows resoundingly.Jah Lemmy performed at Guruve hotel on New Y...Published: 03 Jan 2023 at 20:13hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Outcry over Insimbi ZeZhwane's 'inaudible vocals'
Rhumba music band, Insimbi ZeZhwane's latest album release has reignited the debate about their inaudible vocals, something that fans have always indicated each time the group releases new music....Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 18:43hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Jah Lemmy unleashes Zimbe Remoto
TRADITIONAL musician Ginatsia "Jah Lemmy" Nyanhete yesterday unleashed his single track Zimbe Remoto at Club 75 Ruyamuro in Guruve....Published: 13 Nov 2022 at 13:45hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
ZBC suspend managers after news bulletin glitch
THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has sent two managers home over a technical hitch that saw a 30 minute delay in last Sunday news bulletin edition.The suspended managers are Informa...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 07:27hrs | 20 | by newzimbabwe.com
D-Day for Pambuka, Maziwisa
Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) news anchor Oscar Pambuka and former Zanu-PF Highfield West National Assembly representative Psychology Maziwisa have filed an application for discharge ...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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 | 2 | by Staff reporter
Did you see Guitars In Parliament today
SEVERAL musicians won parliamentary seats in this year's harmonised elections.Dingumuzi Phuti, Elias Musakwa, Energy Mutodi, Obedingwa Mguni and Joshua Sacco are some of the prominent musician...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 21:55hrs | 2 | by Erick Matotoba
ZBCtv to resume ConCourt live broadcast
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) will resume the live broadcast of the Constitutional Court judgement this Friday, the 24th of August, and will also live stream the event on its social medi...Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 18:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Undenge out on $1,000 bail
JAILED former Energy minister Samuel Undenge has been granted $1 000 bail to challenge his four-year jail term for corruptionHigh Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere on Wednesday ruled the forme...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 07:25hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Witness nails Maziwisa, Pambuka
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation's (ZBC) bulletin manager Mr Moses Charedzera yesterday testified against Zanu-PF Highfield West National Assembly representative Psychology Maziwisa and former ZBC Ne...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 07:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Radio transmission improves in Wankie
Radio transmission has improved significantly in Hwange and surrounding areas following the installation of equipment at the Kamativi transmission site last month.The equipment was installed t...Published: 29 May 2018 at 10:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lucrative govt contract for Chiwenga's wife
Deputy chief secretary in the President's Office Ray Ndlukula let the cat out the bag on Thursday after he openly told a court that they illegally granted a lucrative contract to the wife of Vice Pres...Published: 26 May 2018 at 14:43hrs | 6 | by Staff rpeorter
Undenge alleges political persecution
Former Cabinet minister Samuel Undenge claimed in court on Tuesday that charges being levelled against him in court were politically-motivated to taint his reputation.The ex-Energy and Power D...Published: 24 May 2018 at 15:21hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Govt releases $6m for digitisation project
GOVERNMENT has released $6 million to the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) to complete the digitisation project amid reports that most transmission sites countrywide are ready for migration fr...Published: 26 Apr 2018 at 08:34hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
$6m released for completion of digitalisation programme
GOVERNMENT has released $6 million to the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) to complete the digitalisation project amid reports that most transmission sites countrywide are ready for migration ...Published: 26 Apr 2018 at 08:31hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
'Wizard' sent to mental health prison
A MBERENGWA self-confessed "wizard" who claimed he can send hyenas and snakes to recover his clients' debts and can assist criminals evade arrest, has been committed to Mlondolozi Mental Health Prison...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 04:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Wizard with hyenas, snakes arrested
A MBERENGWA self-confessed "wizard" and his side kick who appeared on ZBCtv news hour bulletin alleging that he can send hyenas and snakes to recover his clients' debts and can assist criminals evade ...Published: 25 Oct 2017 at 06:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Koffi Olomide eyes Bev
Congolese star Koffi Olomide has invited controversial local dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda to feature on a video he is currently making.The Sexy Angels boss left the country on Tuesday for the ...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 18:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hit and run motorist finally arrested
A motorist who allegedly hit and run a senior citizen in Guruve at 59 kilometre peg along Mvurwi -Kanyemba highway on Saturday was finally arrested.Spiwe Nduku (31) was arraigned to Guruve mag...Published: 07 Jun 2017 at 06:34hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Scores of people gather for National FM road show
Scores of people gathered at Guruve growth point to grace National FM road show on Saturday.People came as far as Chidodo Mushumbi to be part of the crowd.A clear indication that peopl...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 11:46hrs | 13 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Language vital cog in a people's culture
Speech by Honourable Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Chris Mushohwe at the official launch of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Montrose Studios news bulletins in n...Published: 24 Apr 2017 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Dr Chris Mushohwe Minister
'English was used to undermine Zimbabwe's native languages'
ENGLISH is a colonial language that was used to undermine the country's native languages and destroy the culture of Zimbabweans, Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Dr Chr...Published: 23 Apr 2017 at 13:43hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans flock to traditional healers
The sprouting of Pentecostal churches headed by charismatic prophets who claim to have healing powers might be a popular option for those who believe in spiritual solutions for earthly challenges,...Published: 27 Mar 2017 at 21:06hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Minister caught lying about payments to Zesa public relations contractors
IT has emerged that Energy and Power Development Minister Samuel Undenge lied that Fruitful Communications Private Limited was doing Public Relations Consultancy work for Zesa for free after the c...Published: 26 Jan 2017 at 05:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Low turnout at Leornard Zhakata show
Radio Zimbabwe and National FM listeners award winner Leornard Zhakata's Glendale show in Mashonaland Central was poorly attended yesterday (Friday) at 007 hide out.The admission fee was $3 pe...Published: 07 Jan 2017 at 09:52hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Invisible forces force wife and children to flee home for SA
A 63 year old man from Mkoba 13 Philip Hlabati is living a lonely life after his wife and children left him for South Africa following the mysterious fires that have been occurring occasionally at his...Published: 30 Dec 2016 at 21:21hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Wife tries to kill herself after dancing for bond notes
MVURWI - A barber man identified as Mutandwa was embarrassed by his wife who danced for a sweet at a National FM bond notes awareness road show, held in Mvurwi Suoguru bus terminus on Friday the 24th ...Published: 28 Nov 2016 at 09:36hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Izwi Lesiphelo to release fourth album
JOHANNESBURG - Fast-rising Zimbabwean gospel music group, Izwi Lesiphelo, will later this month release its fourth album, which marks the group's five years in the music industry.Titled "Siyab...Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 14:23hrs | 2 | by Entertainment Reporter
Bayethe 2016 Women's Day Festival: Cheaper, more fruitful and more cosmopolitan
JOHANNESBURG - Exactly seven days after they commemorated the life and achievements of nationalist and former Vice President - Joshua Mqabuko kaNyongolo Nkomo, SA-based Zimbabweans will this weekend h...Published: 03 Aug 2016 at 14:56hrs | 3 | by Mxolisi Ncube
Radio stations break law on local content
RADIO stations in Zimbabwe are not implementing the 75 percent local content requirement on all music they play as mandated by the law, the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) admitted yesterday....Published: 13 May 2016 at 06:51hrs | 2 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Zimbabwe radio awards nominees
A local online entertainment magazine Celebrity-check will on July 16 hold the inaugural Zimbabwe radio awards which will see radio personalities from local radio stations being honoured. The awards c...Published: 10 May 2016 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Sophia Chese-Msowa
Jeys Marabini releases 9th album
Seasoned musician, Majahawodwa Ndlovu, affectionately known as Jeys Marabini, has released his 9th album titled 'Thula Sana.'The album was launched at a colourful event held at the Bulawayo th...Published: 28 Mar 2016 at 20:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bev lines up three-week SA tour
Controversial dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda will embark on a three-week tour of South Africa next week.Bev's manager Hapaguti "Harpers" Mapimhidze told the Daily News that the tour was being fa...Published: 19 Feb 2016 at 12:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Former Zvishavane Sounds member urges upcoming artist to be original
Former Zvishavane Sounds Rhythmist, Davison Matsheza has urged budding music outfits in Zvishavane to be original if they want to attain the fame Zvishavane sounds enjoyed during the 1990s.In ...Published: 08 Jan 2016 at 07:43hrs | 7 | by Musavengana Hove
ZTV blackout looms
ZIMBABWE will likely miss the June 17 International Telecommunications Union (ITU) deadline to migrate from analogue to digital television broadcasting, media analysts have warned.With only ab...Published: 25 May 2015 at 11:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Star FM, ZiFM, risk losing their licences
THE country's two private radio stations, Star FM and ZiFM, risk losing their licences if they fail to adhere to the requirement for them to transmit nationally, a Cabinet Minister has said. S...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 08:33hrs | | by Vusumuzi Dube
Nine applicants shortlisted to run metro radio stations to be announced soon
THE government will soon announce the nine applicants shortlisted to run metro radio stations around the country following the submission of names of successful bidders by the Broadcasting Authority o...Published: 14 Feb 2015 at 08:32hrs | | by Nduduzo Tshuma
Controversy over Bev's album
Newly-appointed Msasa Bricks Ambassador Beverly Sibanda is getting into the studio this week to record her second music album amid concerns she was negating her contractual agreement with her previous...Published: 27 Aug 2014 at 12:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bev ventures into gospel music
Beverly Sibanda, who recently quit pole dancing after joining Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries led by Walter Magaya, is working on a gospel album.The former leader of the...Published: 13 Mar 2014 at 13:08hrs | | by Arts reporter
Bev's song storms into top 50
Dancer-cum-musician Beverly Sibanda has stamped her authority on the musical dome following her inclusion in the 2013 edition of the National FM Top 50 on New Year's Eve.Sibanda's manager Harp...Published: 07 Jan 2014 at 12:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Pensioners get $50 bonus
National Pension Scheme and Worker's Compensation Insurance Fund pensioners are receiving a bonus with their monthly pension this month. National Pension Scheme retirement pensioners will receive a ...Published: 17 Dec 2013 at 03:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Independent or private media is a fallacy,' says Prof J Moyo
THE following is the full text of a public lecture delivered at the National University of Science and Technology by Professor Jonathan Moyo, the Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Servi...Published: 26 Nov 2013 at 15:01hrs | | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Minimum pensions go up this month
Minimum pensions go up this month for all those who are receiving NSSA pensions. The minimum retirement pension goes up from US$40 to US$60. The minimum invalidity and survivor's pension goes up from ...Published: 13 Aug 2013 at 06:09hrs | 4 | by National Social Security Authority
When we can't trust ourselves after Mugabe
"One of the commonest manifestations of underdevelopment is a tendency among the ruling elite to live in a world of make-believe and unrealistic expectations. This is the cargo cult mentality that ant...Published: 23 Mar 2013 at 17:08hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
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