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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 | 12 | by Staff reporter
'CCC candidate absconded community service'
THE Nelson Chamisa-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)'s shambolic candidate selection process could come back to haunt the party after it emerged that one of the aspiring candidates allegedly abs...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 15:43hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zesa fault knocks suburbs off grid
SEVERAL western suburbs in Bulawayo have gone for four days without power supplies, which is suspected to be a result of a technical fault at sub-stations.Affected suburbs include Njube, Pumul...Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 05:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC distances itself from Thokozani Khupe -Welshman Ncube meeting
The Nelson Chamisa-led CCC has distanced itself from the meeting held by CCC Vice President Professor Welshman Ncube and the MDC-T President Thokazani Khupe brokered by Khupe's ally Abednico Bhebhe. ...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 07:57hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
King Mzilikazi grave in state of grave concern
The late Ndebele king Mzilikazi's grave at Matobo Hills is falling apart because of lack of maintenance amid a lack of clarity on who was responsible for its upkeep.King Mzilikazi died in Sept...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sikhosana's homestead to be re-furbished
After B-Metro made it public that Folklore musician Sikhosana Buhlungu is living in poverty, well-wishers and fans have embarked on a drive of donating building material to improve Sikhosana's homeste...Published: 04 Sep 2021 at 19:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Umkhuba omubi ngokukhuzwa kuka Bayethe/ Bayede!!!!
Ngiyabingelela Mthwakazi kaNdaba, Mthwakazi kaMzilikazi, Mthwakazi omnyama, lina bonduku zibomvu, izindlela zimhlophe. Kuleshlava esesangena shiqe esizweni seMbabala sadala umonakalo omkhulu n...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 19:32hrs | 6 | by Nkonzo Mathanda
Unpacking Nelson Chamisa; MDC Alliance turns into a coven under Chamisa
The word Coven is defined as "a meeting of witches". Witches are associated with the highest level of cruelty mass destruction and inhuman actions covered in catastrophic end. So in a meeting of w...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 23:55hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
SA-based Zimbabwean Maskandi eyes local market
POPULAR South Africa-based Zimbabwean Maskandi Sebenzani Ncube, popularly known as Mehlokazulu (pictured above), says he is eyeing Zimbabwe as a major market for his music to bring it at par with Sout...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 14:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nkomo remembered in South Africa
ZIMBABWEANS in South Africa this past weekend held a belated Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo commemoration where a number of local artists provided entertainment. Hundreds of the country's citizens...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Madlela to share stage with Shwi, Freddy in SA
RHUMBA musician Madlela Skhobokhobo is billed to perform in South Africa this week. Madlela of the Ngamnanka fame is scheduled to grace the official opening of Kingdom Blue Funeral Services in...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
DAFF ignores science, wastes public funds in appealing High Court Rock Lobster ruling
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (DAFF) plans to appeal the recent Western Cape High Court ruling against fishing quotas for West Coast Rock Lobster thereby incurring further le...Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 09:40hrs | | by Louzel Lombard Steyn, Environmental journalist
Mnangagwa hands over 1 444 cattle to Matebeleland North farmers
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday handed over 1 444 head of cattle to farmers in Matabeleland North at the official launch of the provincial Command Livestock and Fisheries Programme at Arda Jots...Published: 14 Jul 2018 at 05:51hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
2018: An opportunity for national restoration
We are at that point in the national political cycle when spaghetti roads are promised and people are told aircraft will ferry tomatoes from gardens in Mutoko to Mbare.The nation will hear of ...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T leadership crisis a big blow to voters
MDC-T leader, Nelson Chamisa's ascendancy to the reign of the opposition MDC-T is a case of daring to dream for most, if not all people affiliated to the party.The death of the party's founder...Published: 07 Apr 2018 at 09:45hrs | | by Lawrence Tichaona Mangenje
Chamisa will never again address a rally in Matebeleland
Chamisa handle Khuphe's issue carefully or you will never again address a rally in Matebeleland.I have been a loyal MDC-T member for almost two decades. In these two decades, I have noted tha...Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 19:03hrs | | by Disgruntled Matebeleland MDC-T youth.
Mqondisi Moyo @forty and MRP @four know your party's history
I thought it prudent for you to know your leader Mqondisi Moyo and your party in general, though I will not state everything here.Mqondisi Moyo the founding member and current President of Mth...Published: 19 Feb 2018 at 11:58hrs | 81 | by Stephen Jakes
Umthwakazi: Honouring the San (Abathwa) who tamed the land
TODAY'S article is the last in a detour we took to prepare for the continuation of visits to the Ndebele State by London Missionary Society (LMS) Reverend Dr Robert Moffat. His last trip to King Mzili...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:27hrs | | by Pathisa Nyathi
Madlela to celebrate success with gala
MULTI-TALENTED artiste Madlela Sikhobokhobo will be holding an inaugural music festival dubbed Madlela Day on 23 December at Phelandaba Stadium in Gwanda to celebrate his success in the arts industry....Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
What is Mthwakazi? - Mthwakazi Forum with Mzelikahle
So much has been said about Mthwakazi, largely incoherent and inconsistant. This rumbling has generated both interest about Mthwakazi, and disgust alike. Let us be frank, for the generality of the peo...Published: 16 Dec 2017 at 09:19hrs | 4 | by Kernan Mzelikahle
Open letter to Mthwakazi.
Incwadi esemgceke kuwe MthwakaziNgiyakubulisa Mthwakazi, njalo ngiyakhothamisa ikhanda.Ngicela udlulisele phambili incwadi le yombane engiyilobayo, iye lakuloba bani ongabe elokuthokoz...Published: 24 Nov 2017 at 09:41hrs | 5 | by Kernan Mzelikahle
Hamba kahle qhawe lakithi CZ Moyo
Bekungumnyaka ka1999 eBerea eHoteleni kaMnu uMaphalala lapho iLiberty Party of Zimbabwe ebe inehovisi layo khona, lapho engaqala ukuhlangana khona nobaba uCanaan Zinothi Moyo (CZ) obe engumongammeli w...Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 19:35hrs | 6 | by Thulani Nkala
Joshua Nkomo Celebrations 2017
Joshua Nkomo celebrations the 5th annual extravaganza celebrating the life of General Josh as affectionately known by his comrades a man with an illustrious history ought to be celebrated. A champion ...Published: 29 May 2017 at 20:20hrs | | by Phakama Sizwe
EcoCash Daylight Robbery - it's not always as good as it sounds or the picture portrays
"... abantu especially emaphandleni bayakhala bathi lama agent eEcoCash ezitolo bathi abanamali (people from the rural areas are crying foul on EcoCash agents as they continually say they don't ha...Published: 27 Mar 2017 at 10:54hrs | | by Inkantoloyombonokazulu
Zim artist pens a guitar manual book
JOHANNESBURG - The versatile Nkayi born and Bulawayo bred guitarist Mthabisi Moyo who dropped a hot gospel album last year in November has penned a new book that will be used as a manual for gui...Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 06:47hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Jumbo show for Bongani, as protest poet releases DVD
JOHANNESBURG - Zimbabwean protest poet Bongani Mncube will later this month launch the first-ever DVD of his musical career in Hillbrow, Johannesburg.Ncube, widely known for his radical poetry...Published: 14 Nov 2016 at 10:27hrs | | by Mxolisi Ncube
Zimbabwe our heritage 'uMphakathi umasongwa'
uMphakathi uMasongwausongwe yiBotswana entshonalanga.uSongwe yiMozambique eMpumalanga.uSongwe yiZambia eNyakatho.Wasongwa yiSouth Africa eNingizimu.Mphakathi Masongwa!!!!!A...Published: 25 Oct 2016 at 09:35hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Mehlokazulu to launch a single in Johannesburg
Kezi born artist Mnqolo Mehlokazulu will launch his CD single on the 14th November 2016 at Hillbrow in Johannesburg.Switchbod Arts Magazine learns that Mehlokazulu loved music from a tender ag...Published: 13 Oct 2016 at 13:37hrs | | by Switchboard
Mehlokazulu to launch a single in Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG :The Zimbabwean Kezi born artist Mnqolo Mehlokazulu will launch his CD single on the 14th November 2016 at Hillbrow in Johannesburg.Switchbod Arts Magazine learns that Mehlokazulu...Published: 13 Oct 2016 at 13:20hrs | 1 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Madlela to represent Zimbabwe
Johannesburg - The Zimbabwean comedy maestro Madlela Skhobokhobo Power has been selected to represent Zimbabwe in South Africa's Hlanganani annual music festival organised by Kincha Media .The festiva...Published: 28 Sep 2016 at 17:57hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Madlela Skhobokhobo Power movie screening tour set for 3 countries
Madlela Skhobokhobo Power three movie screening will be held in three countries , namely: South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Alongside the cast, there will be other featuring artists like, Zinja...Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 15:21hrs | 4 | by Future Moyo
The Ndebele State: Origins And Tribes
One hundred and forty-eight years ago yesterday, September 6, 1868, Mzilikazi kaMatshobana Khumalo, founder-king of the Ndebele State, died, leaving an unfortunate situation in which there was no clea...Published: 07 Sep 2016 at 06:31hrs | 8 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
Bayethe Music set to explode
JOHANNESBURG - Music promotion and production pace-setters; Bayethe Music is set to explode as they have lined up very exciting and productive events that offers the best o...Published: 27 Aug 2016 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Vusmann
Umdala Wethu's spirit rages on
JOHANNESBURG - REVERED fallen icon Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo's spirit is inspiring some community driven initiatives to parade and cherish his legacy in high regard.The 4th annual Joshua Nkomo C...Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 22:22hrs | | by Vusmann
The full list of people in line for Madonsela's job
The full list of candidates who have been nominated for the post of Public Protector has been released.There will be 59 people vying to fill Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's shoes.Th...Published: 28 Jun 2016 at 18:18hrs | | by news24
'Batshadiswa' sebeyizidumbu abafele engozini yomgwaqo
IZAKHAMIZI zelokitshini leLuveve koBulawayo zisele zibambe owangaphansi ngemva kwesiga ''sokutshadiswa'' kwezidumbu kwelinye ibandla ngoLwesithathu, uMthunywa ukuvezile lokhu.Umuyi uRona...Published: 13 Mar 2016 at 14:20hrs | | by Johas Moyo
Nobuntu to tour Canada, second album out
Trailblazing Bulawayo's all-female ensemble, Nobuntu, has released their second album, Ekhaya, which they will soon take to Canada on a North American tour.The 14-track album has a single, Nar...Published: 08 Mar 2016 at 09:35hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Women of Zimbabwe unite and document a Manifesto for Women
While we were in the middle of celebrating the golden 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, we recognised too that also the 29th of November was a month that was set up to give a deep tho...Published: 27 Dec 2015 at 18:00hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
The Journey continues
Popular Afro-Maskandi artist Mehlokazulu testifies that life is a journey on which we have to remain focused on what we believe in rather than competition.Born and bred in Khezi, Mehlokazulu w...Published: 09 Dec 2015 at 12:30hrs | | by Vusmann
The Journey Continues
JOHANNESBURG - Popular Afro-Maskandi artist Mehlokazulu testifies that life is a journey on which we have to remain focused on what we believe in rather than competition.Born and bred in Khezi...Published: 08 Dec 2015 at 20:26hrs | | by Vusmann
SA woman awaits deportation from Zimbabwe
A SOUTH African woman who was living in Zimbabwe illegally is awaiting deportation after she was arrested when she reported her abusive husband to the police.Siphokazi Nxazonke, 31, who has be...Published: 18 Aug 2015 at 10:02hrs | | by Shamiso Dzingire
Umfelokazi uhlanyiswa nguBen 10
IZAKHAMIZI zesiqintini seSomgolo eLupane zinathisana itiye ngesenzo somunye umfelokazi omiswe phambi kukasobhuku esetheswa icala lokuthandana loBen 10.Kuzwakale ukuthi uNkosazana Sitheni Tshum...Published: 01 Aug 2015 at 12:25hrs | 1 | by YiNtatheli
Dr Joshua Nkomo Celebrations
The following is the list of artist to grace this year's Annual Dr Joshua Nkomo Celebrations through Arts South Africa. The event will be held at Hillbrow Theatre in JohannesburgMlambos Express Ba...Published: 11 Jul 2015 at 08:02hrs | 10 | by Mengezi Mpofu
Hit-makers release forth album
JOHANNESBURG - Maskandi hit makers Amabhukudwana Music have done it again through Insukamini's latest release titled Lukhulu Luyeza.Multitudes are invited to grace the official launch of ...Published: 12 May 2015 at 12:16hrs | | by Vusmann
Zim man rises from dusty soils of Gwanda to household name in the Johannesburg
Reading into Bashimane's story is like reading into one of the Shakespearian fairy stories where heroism was created from nothing to something in the context of Elizabethan theatre. Mothusi (help...Published: 18 Mar 2015 at 06:34hrs | 24 | by Future Moyo
Zimbabwe arts in diaspora
1. Trip : Meet The Artists Tour by Future Moyo (Rainbow Province Arts –Festival Director & Usungulo Arts founder)Contacts: usunguloarts@gmail.com , Cell: +27603352552 I...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 11:32hrs | 3 | by Jamela Vodloza
Utshontsha ingcekeza kamalukazana
KUDABA olusegudwini esigabeni sakoBhule eTsholotsho kulabaphurofethi beZayoni abafake elinye inina ihlazo esigabeni ngokulethesa umlandu wokweba isigqoko sikamalukazana walo kanye lokubutha ingcekeza ...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 16:52hrs | | by Ndumiso Sibanda lo Msilisi Dube
BCC refused to honour Tafi Moyo
THE Bulawayo City Council has rejected a proposal by Cowdray Park residents to have a secondary school in the suburb named after one of the city's most eminent citizens and Highlanders Football Club ...Published: 08 Jan 2015 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mehlokazulu releases DVD
SA based Zimbabwean born Maskandi singer has released a dvd album titled IZITHA.Mehlokazulu born Sebenzani Ncube in Kezi Maphisa, The DVD izitha is a compilation of two music albums Izitha and iphupho...Published: 08 Dec 2014 at 08:23hrs | | by Mengezi Mpofu
Sigiya ngolwethu launch
Uzophendula uthini.mhla zikubuza ezakho ingane "kanti baba abanye bathi besukuma bevikela ulimi lwabo wena wenzani?Ontanga yenu bathi beziqhenya ngokwabo wena wawukuphi mama?Isikha...Published: 21 Sep 2014 at 08:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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