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6 granted bail in Zimbabwe passport scandal
Nine of the 16 individuals implicated in a scheme involving the alleged unlawful issuance of Zimbabwean passports and identity documents to four Cameroonian nationals will remain in custody until thei...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 10:58hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
16 Zimbabwe passport office employees face trial over passport scam
The trial of 16 Registrar-General officers accused of fraudulently issuing passports to four Cameroonian nationals will commence on December 18 at the Harare regional magistrate's court.The ac...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:53hrs | 3165 | by Staff reporter
Did Mtukudzi speak his troubled life in song?
"TATSAUKA pano nekuti paita Tuku, (We passed by because you are playing Tuku music)" my late brother Johannes and his friend Evaristo Chiwara once told merrymakers in Rimuka, Kadoma, in the late 1990s...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:03hrs | 3596 | by Moses Chibaya
12 Zimbabwe Registrar General's Office employees denied bail
Twelve employees from the Registrar General's Office in Harare, accused of fraudulently issuing passports to four Cameroonian nationals, were denied bail yesterday by Harare regional magistrate Mrs. M...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 1310 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi's family gets court reprieve
THE High Court granted authority to late socialite Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure's father Anderson and sisters Juliet and Neria to save his business empire from being attached by creditors.They h...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 07:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
High Court throws out Ginimbi will
RELATIVES of the late socialite and businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure will now share his wealth to the exclusion of friends and other outsiders after the High Court nullified the dubious will tha...Published: 26 Feb 2022 at 18:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Police still to account for man who murdered woman
Marondera police are appealing for information that might assist in solving the case of the woman who was axed last Monday and the killer left a note stating the reason for murdering her.Neria...Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Norman Matemera fail fitness test
TOP referees Norman Matemera and Stella Ruvinga will not be part of the officials handling the Chibuku Super Cup, after they failed a fitness test. The duo, who are part of the FIFA Elite Refe...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
YouTube channel for Tuku
ON the 69th birthday of the late jazz icon and legendary musician Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, the world will finally get to enjoy his hits on streaming platform YouTube.After the Zimbabwean musici...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 09:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
A new film about Zimbabwe's 2018 elections is worth watching, but flawed
Danish director Camilla Nielsson's documentary President (2021) is an up-close, intimate tale. It follows the election travails of Zimbabwe's main opposition party the Movement for Democratic Change A...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 18:58hrs | 2 | by The Conversatio - David B. Moore
Ginimbi's family questions his will
A ROW has erupted over the estate of the late socialite, Genius Kadungure - who was popularly known as Ginimbi.This comes as his family has approached the High Court seeking the removal of the...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 15:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi estate fraught with complications
There may be complications and delays in winding up the estate of late businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure as the will submitted this week is unsigned, with the Master's Office at the High Court no...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 05:58hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's first post-Mugabe feature film - to premiere in the UK
Writer/Director Tomas Lutuli Brickhill will host the UK premiere of award-winning Zimbabwean film Cook Off alongside other members of the cast and crew, including lead actress Tendie Chitima, and actr...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 09:07hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
'Cook Off' movie set for UK premiere
Award-winning local movie Cook Off continues on its upward trajectory as the blockbuster looks to explore the UK market with the UK premiere set for 27thJuly at the exclusive Mayfair Hotel in London, ...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 09:33hrs | 4 | by Agencies
Mtukudzi will not be buried with thieves as family snubs Heroes Acre burial
Oliver Mtukudzi will be buried in Madziva, Mashonaland Central, after the family passed up the offer of a National Heroes Acre burial.The legendary singer, who died from diabetes on Wednesday ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 14:45hrs | | by ZimLive
Tribute to Dr Oliver Mutukudzi - A Disability Perspective
When one reflects on such an artist and icon as is Dr. OLIVER MUTUKUDZI, one finds it difficult to even start writing WHAT'S ON ONE'S MIND about him. Suffice to say, TUKU, as we fondly called him, was...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 14:37hrs | 16 | by Timothy Mudarikwa
Tuku a cultural icon, a world changer, a true superstar and legend
ICON. Superstar. Legend. Three words that have been used to describe departed Zimbabwe music icon Oliver Mtukudzi. Mtukudzi thoroughly deserved the accolade. His almost four-decades long music career ...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 09:28hrs | 12 | by Methuseli Moyo
Tribute to Oliver 'Tuku' Mutukudzi
The only certainty in a hero's life is that it could end at any moment. As a hero, Oliver Mutukudzi could not banish dangers, but could banish fears.But Mutukudzi the hero who has lost his lif...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 19:25hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Falling In Love - Part 1
Her desire is deepest in the morning. She is too much woman for me, at sunrise. But I sip eagerly from her cup and inhale her essence. She is my thick cup of creamy coffee.We both wake up earl...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 22:40hrs | 4 | by Jerà
Tuku recovering at home
Legendary musician Dr Oliver Mtukudzi failed to travel to the United Kingdom recently for the London Jazz Festival due to ill health and his manager yesterday said the singer was resting at home. ...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mohadi airlifted to South Africa
President Mnangagwa yesterday said Vice President Kembo Mohadi and Zanu-PF national chairwoman Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri had been airlifted to South Africa where they were responding well to treatment ...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why Tuku may be more loved than Mapfumo
After receiving a rousing reception at the Robert Mugabe International Airport earlier on Thursday, Thomas Mapfumo sat sedately on one of the chairs at the Star FM's studios, ready to give what would ...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:07hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Tuku to be honoured in SA
Zimbabwe legendary music icon Dr Oliver Mtukudzi will this weekend get an honorary patronage award for his contribution the arts industry, as well as for decades of philanthropic work, at this year's ...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tuku to receive honorary patronage
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) South Africa will honour Dr Oliver Mtukudzi with an honorary patronage for his contribution to music, film, and the arts industry, as well as for decades of philanthrop...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 15:19hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
A befitting 'violent' farewell to an iconic boss
We parked 9km away from Humanikwa village in Buhera and walked the rest of the journey to his homestead to bury an icon who to me was not just a boss, but a friend and a father.A long line of ...Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 05:34hrs | 2 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
WATCH: Joss Stone collaboration with Mtukudzi
In Zimbabwe, Joss Stone met up with a local singer called Oliver Mtukudzi with his husky voice, a guitar and a drum and they sang a song about a lady who lost her husband - Neria. https://www....Published: 08 Jun 2017 at 17:44hrs | | by youtube
Tuku pays tribute to wife at His Dinner in London
Dr Oliver Mtukudzi paid tribute to his wife Daisy for standing by him for the last four decades of his music career, at a dinner held in his honour at the Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel in London on Sat...Published: 29 Apr 2017 at 20:27hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi to perform at Zamfest
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA - It's official, Tuku is coming to Zamfest! Zambeef's Zamfest festival goers are assured of a great line up of music and entertainment as iconic African musician Oliver Mt...Published: 05 Apr 2017 at 17:33hrs | | by Agencies
Tuku to be honoured at a Dinner in London
LONDON - Zimbabwe's leading icon and legendary musician, Dr Oliver Mtukudzi will celebrate his 65th birthday in supreme style at an exclusive dinner party that will also honour his illustrious 40 year...Published: 29 Mar 2017 at 19:01hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Spectacle of Dead-mouse Mutasa
So it's true after all? That Tsvangirai's MDC benefited from Mai Mujuru and her late departed hero-husband, Chauya-Chauya's Mavambo project? So why was she denying it when this column made that revela...Published: 25 Mar 2017 at 14:21hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Daisy finds her voice
SHE is known to lurk somewhere in the background — be it at her husband's live shows or his music business in general. Her husband takes every opportunity to parade her and to shower her with all ki...Published: 03 Jul 2016 at 15:55hrs | | by Mtandazo Dube
Zimbabwe-born Olivier excels in SA music contest
Zimbabwe-born Jeremy Olivier, 41, made it into the top four of the just-ended edition of The Voice South Africa that was won by 22-year-old Richard Stirton.Olivier, who attracted national ...Published: 25 May 2016 at 13:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Makorokoza occupy ex-minister Kuruneri’s farm
Former Finance and Economic Development Minister Dr Christopher Kuruneri is crying foul over the occupation of his Mazowe farm by three people who are extracting gold there without his consent. ...Published: 29 Apr 2016 at 06:40hrs | | by Daniel Nemukuyu
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Tuku shortchanges Windhoek music lovers
This is what the Zimbabwean musician Oliver Mtukudzi's acoustic guitar did on Saturday at Zoo Park in Windhoek before a huge crowd that packed the auditorium and spilled over into the edges of the fen...Published: 10 Aug 2015 at 13:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Parliament hold public interviews of commissioner
The Parliament of Zimbabwe hosted public interviews to appoint commissioners for the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) on Wednesday the third of June 2015, the Media Monitoring Project Zimbabwe (MMPZ) r...Published: 08 Jun 2015 at 08:14hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Oliver Mtukudzi's legacy under threat
Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's former publicist and veteran journalist Shepherd Mutamba recently launched a much awaited tell-all book Tuku Backstage at the Book Café in Harare.The book according...Published: 11 Apr 2015 at 06:48hrs | 2 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Clash over possessed woman
THE casting out of a spirit from a possessed Nyanga woman who caused drama last week has sparked controversy between traditional and Christian leaders, with the former saying the spirit should have be...Published: 24 Jan 2015 at 08:50hrs | | by Mercy Ngwebvu
War vet who died in 1978 demands a decent burial
A LIBERATION war fighter who died at the battlefront in 1978 has demanded a decent burial together with his colleagues after his spirit recently manifested in a Chikanga woman, saying if the process i...Published: 17 Jan 2015 at 12:02hrs | | by Mercy Ngwebvu
Tuku to be honoured in London tribute dinner
Legendary musician and Zimbabwe's foremost cultural ambassador, Oliver Mtukudzi, is to be honoured at a star-studded dinner to be held at a top London hotel on Saturday 29 November. Organi...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 19:24hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo-born actress breaks into Nollywood
Two years ago Bulawayo-born Samantha Ncube, now based in the United Kingdom, got involved in the acting industry by chance.Samantha's cousin recommended her to the director of a Zimbabwean pro...Published: 13 Jul 2014 at 16:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Superstar Oliver Mtukudzi invades Victoria Falls
Superstar Oliver Mtukudzi, who is also the Goodwill ambassador of the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ), was late Monday scheduled to perform before more than 350 delegates who have converg...Published: 24 Jun 2014 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tuku makes history with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Oliver Mtukudzi and Joseph Shabalala, founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, first met as young men in 1978 and have admired each other's music since then. Last week they were in studio in Durban ...Published: 20 Jun 2014 at 12:56hrs | | by Arts reporter
'More than 500 000 Zim vehicles unroadworthy,' says Dr Mpofu
MORE than 500 000 vehicles countrywide are unroadworthy, while the same number of drivers are not licenced, a situation that has resulted in fatal road carnages, a Cabinet minister has said. T...Published: 25 Nov 2013 at 02:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zollywood (Zim movies) makes inroads on M-Net
Zimbabwean movies, collectively known by the moniker Zollywood, have found their place alongside the revered Nollywood (Nigerian films), Bollywood (Indian films) and even the famous Hollywood (Americ...Published: 19 Nov 2013 at 07:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo National Assembly candidates
NATIONAL ASSEMBLYNketa ConstituencyEliphas Mashaba ...Published: 04 Jul 2013 at 05:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Province candidates list out
A TOTAL of 70 candidates from 13 political parties, together with some running as independents have entered the National Assembly race in Bulawayo while 126 will battle it out in the council elections...Published: 02 Jul 2013 at 04:10hrs | | by Temba Dube
Studio 263 director Godwin Mawuru dies
It is a sad day for the Zimbabwe film industry following the death of veteran director Godwin Mawuru.Mawuru passed away on Friday morning, 3-mob reported.According to his brother Owen...Published: 24 May 2013 at 14:03hrs | | by Arts reporter
Lessons from Oliver Mtukudzi
LAST weekend I went fishing with my former schoolmate Million and after toiling the whole day we caught nothing. I was very discouraged and I openly told Million that I will not go back to the dam unt...Published: 22 May 2013 at 03:40hrs | | by Ben Chiganze
Zimbabwean movies get slot on UK channel
Zimbabwean movies, or Zollywood movies as they have come to be affectionately known, are now being screened on a United Kingdom Television channel, Klear TV.This development has already seen t...Published: 14 May 2013 at 03:29hrs | | by Carter Chapwanya
Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi: Healing a wounded nation through music
He might have some 60 albums under his belt and numerous awards to his name but iconic Zimbabwean musician Oliver Mtukudzi has no plans to slow down."Retiring from what?" he asks purposefully ...Published: 19 Feb 2013 at 10:51hrs | | by CNN African Voices
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