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WATCH: Zhakata returns with powerful song 'Inguva'
Legendary Zimbabwean musician Leonard Karikoga Zhakata has released a new single titled Inguva, marking a major moment for his devoted fans and reaffirming his influence in Zimbabwe's musical landscap...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 16:10hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Peace be unto our motherland, Zimbabwe!
Sometime in 2018 - it must have been on December 19 - protests broke out in a small town in Sudan, Atbara, which was relatively unknown to the world, after bread prices more than tripled.It wa...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:43hrs | 84 | by Bishop
Sulu ready to support Macheso
Orchestra Dendera Kings front man Suluman "Ascom" Chimbetu is ready to support the king of Sungura Alick Macheso on his Bindura show dubbed Chesology Sungura festival next Saturday.Speaking on...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 21:44hrs | 28 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chamisa's poor betrayal and selfish strategy
His desire for power at times eclipses his sense of reasoning and judgment. Today you dump your MPs and Senators because of Tshabangu and form another political party and yesteryear you dumped...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:41hrs | 2 | by Matthew Mare
Simon Chimbetu to be remembered in Guruve
The legendary Orchestra Dendere Kings boss Simon "Chopper" Chimbetu will be remembered in Guruve on Saturday (today).His son Sulumani "Captain" Chimbetu will take his band at Guruve hotel wher...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 18:38hrs | 36 | by Staff Reporter
Macheso speaks on 'forgotten' son
ALICK Macheso says he will not pay much attention to a Guruve man who has gone viral on social media claiming to be his son.The man, who identifies himself as Simbarashe Macheso, has given int...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:47hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Cont Mhlanga national hero status snub sparks Parly debate
GOVERNMENT's failure to bestow national hero status on late arts icon Continue-loving (Cont) Mhlanga was Thursday questioned in Parliament, with legislator Sipho Mokone claiming the snub had angered t...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Macheso is bigger than Ngwazi but .....
THE raging comparison of Sungura legend Alick Macheso and the emerging sungura star Mark Ngwazi reminds me of the late 1990s when a colleague brought Macheso's debut album, Magariro, to a party....Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 17:49hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Macheso remembers departed music legends
The king of Sungura Alick Macheso yesterday remembered departed music heroes like Oliver Mtukudzi, Leonard Dembo, System Tazvida, Paul Mpofu, Simon Chimbetu among others by performing one or more song...Published: 09 May 2022 at 20:27hrs | 15 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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 | | by Staff reporter
Sulu scoffs at family rift narrative
Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu says he is not moved by those trying to sidetrack him from keeping his father's legacy alive through peddling falsehoods about an imaginary family rift.Sulum...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa warns Sulu
OUTSPOKEN legislator, Temba Mliswa has advised Dendera maestro, Sulumani Chimbetu not to involve himself in politics, but to stick to his music.The counsel comes after Chimbetu, popularly know...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 17:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
When clowns sup at State House, it's trouble, serious trouble!
Pretoria mornings are now cold. It is a geographical axiom winter is for chills.Increasingly here, the weather is biting and unrelenting like a witch's tit as assumed.Early morning jog...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 18:40hrs | 4 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Sulu in political storm
SULUMANI Chimbetu has apparently always been a political animal, and is often seen in the company of prominent activists. His latest gambit, however, could prove disastrous.Pictures of the den...Published: 12 Jun 2021 at 07:54hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
The infamy of Mnangagwa's US$18m chopper toy
A parent's aptitude is determined by their priorities. As teachers and other civil servants table legitimate grievances regarding their grossly inadequate salaries and parlous living circumstances, Em...Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 07:12hrs | 10 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
How does Zimbabwe define its heroes?
I WANT to thank President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his team for the conferment of provincial war hero status on Saul Musaka, Soul Jah Love. I would like to thank him again for the conferment of national...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:50hrs | 15 | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Chaos at Soul Jah Love burial
ONCE again, the police had a torrid time in enforcing Covid-19 regulations as scores of people thronged Warren Hills Cemetery for the burial of the much-loved Zimdancehall star Soul Jah Love.W...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 13:13hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
The bane of deadbeat intellectuals
Talent seems to come with more than its fair share of baggage.Most often than not, gifted personalities belong to a pantheon of living gods that wow the world during their time in the limeligh...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 06:58hrs | 15 | by Bishop Lazarus
Chimbetu's 'lovechild' preaches unity
Dendera musician Chamson Boroma, affectionately known as Aforomani, has released a six-track album titled Tiripamwe laden with social commentaries.Boroma, who claims to be the son of the late ...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mukanya has no intentions of dying in a foreign land
DECORATED Chimurenga music proponent, Dr Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo says he has no intentions of dying in a foreign land and his visit is the beginning of a solid reconnection with his motherland....Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 09:53hrs | 1 | by staff rpeorter
How Oliver Mtukudzi sheltered a Zimbabwean refugee in downtown Harare
Music is soulful shelter. I became a refugee when I discovered potential life hidden in the works of Mbare-born guitarist Louis Mhlanga and the late Mozambican Afro-Jazz singer Gito Baloi and slowly r...Published: 16 Feb 2018 at 17:07hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
Music and the last days of Mugabe
While victors are all over the place singing Jah Prayzah's Kutonga Kwaro in praise of the new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, imagine what songs the vanquished are playing. The vanquished being former ...Published: 26 Nov 2017 at 09:56hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Zivira
Chimbetu wants maintenance fees reduced
Orchestra Dendera Kings leader Sulumani Chimbetu has applied for the reduction of his contribution towards the upkeep of two minor children he sired with ex-wife Marygold Mutemasango from $800 to $200...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah: Master of political intrigue
Towering music star Jah Prayzah has joined the list of artistes whose music has been dragged into politics by Zimbabweans yearning for a new leader to take over from President Robert Mugabe who has be...Published: 10 Sep 2017 at 15:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Jah Praizer
DEAR JAH PRAIZER Firstly and for most I would like to congratulate you for being able to showcase the unique talent u have in the music industry. You are a star in as far as our Zi...Published: 10 Sep 2017 at 13:16hrs | | by Cde Munyaradzi Alexio Shoko
All aboard Mamvemve Express Motorways: Zimbabwe has no soul left brothers and sisters
I adored the soulful action on Thursday nights. Lovemore Majaivana could do the classic leg shuffle and shimmy with resourceful elegance noticeably better than the self-styled godfather of soul James ...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Tafi Mhaka
Cde Chinx to make history?
Liberation war musician Dickson Chingaira, aka Cde Chinx, could make history by becoming the first musician to be declared a national hero.Cde Chinx succumbed to prostate cancer last Friday an...Published: 20 Jun 2017 at 13:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artists' participation in politics
The 'Arts' sector has for years complained that the government and politicians are not respecting them by not listening to their demands. Since 1980 the Zanu PF government has never appointed a cabine...Published: 12 Jun 2017 at 19:24hrs | 2 | by Silvanos Mudzvova
BCC bans Jah Prayzah, Macheso, Winky D with immediate effect
THE Bulawayo City Council has set itself on collision course with music promoters after it banned three of the country's chart toppers and all-time big stage performers Jah Prayzah, Winky D and Alick ...Published: 11 Jun 2017 at 09:49hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
LIVE: Mugabe 'is our life president', says Zanu-PF youth chair
Get the latest details as Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe kicks off a nationwide series of rallies to drum up support from youths ahead of the 2018 elections....Published: 02 Jun 2017 at 13:24hrs | 1 | by Online
When Zimbabwe's freedom fighters returned from the front
After the 1979 ceasefire agreement between the belligerents, many Zimbabweans waited expectantly for their loved ones to troop back from the front.It was a time to enjoy the fruits of independ...Published: 14 Apr 2017 at 15:09hrs | 4 | by Freedom Mutanda and Sifelani Tonje
Bond notes are what the doc ordered, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I am so elated that my ideas have proved to be the magic that this economy was missing for some time now. That is what experience does. I gave you a...Published: 09 Dec 2016 at 06:30hrs | | by CZ
Eric Knight remembers Lovemore Majayivana
Former ZBC radio, TV presenter Eric Knight has taken his time on Facebook to remember the living Music Legend Lovemore Majayivana whom he described as on of the top Zimbabwean talented musicians h...Published: 13 Oct 2016 at 09:14hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Majalisa bunks charity gig
DENDERA maestro Sulumani Chimbetu put up a polished and professional showing at a poorly attended Winter Farewell Charity Concert, while South African disco queen Patricia Majalisa failed to turn up a...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 07:16hrs | 2 | by Bruce Ndlovu
'Zimbabweans, don't ever hold back on rebuilding your country' - The last words of #ThisFlag Pastor
#ThisFlag Pastor Evan Mawarire advised Zimbabweans not to hold back the rebuilding of their country in case he is never seen again after his arrest. Mawarire made the remarks before handing himself to...Published: 13 Jul 2016 at 06:38hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Macheso @ 48: Singer bares soul
ON June 10 celebrated sungura artiste, Alick Macheso, turned 48. A series of birthday shows were held but one stood out - a Friday gig at Tanza Centre in Chitungwiza, which attracted one of his be...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi being used by Mugabe, claims Mapfumo
Exiled Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo has said his colleague Oliver Mtukudzi is allowing himself to be used by the oppressive regime of President Robert Mugabe and his ruling Zanu-PF party....Published: 28 May 2016 at 18:41hrs | 1 | by Lance Guma
Mugabe makes bold statement
PLACARDS were held aloft, and the city centre exploded as tens of thousands of supporters, young and old, took part in Zanu-PF's million man march.They played the late Simon Chimbetu's music, ...Published: 27 May 2016 at 09:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chimbetu's family face eviction
The family of the late musician Simon Chimbetu faces eviction from its Glen Norah house after it emerged that the property, which formed part of the estate and was allocated to all the artiste's child...Published: 15 Mar 2016 at 06:03hrs | 1 | by Daniel Nemukuyu
Majaivana relocates to Harare
One of Zimbabwe's greatest musicians Lovemore Majaivana's son - Derrick has relocated to Harare and is set to release his second eight-track."I started here in Harare before I moved to B...Published: 14 Feb 2016 at 09:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's birthday bash - Update from Vic Falls
09:53 - Zanu-PF supporters making their way to Elephant Hills Hotel for Mugabe's birthday bash...Published: 28 Feb 2015 at 10:36hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Grace furious with Mugabe over alleged 'lover' Muchinguri
A whistle-blower facebook page called Zimbabweans for Prosperity which claims to have close links with "the intelligence services, key cabinet ministers and the military" has made sensational claims t...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 14:52hrs | 44 | by Staff Reporter
There shall be wonders in Zimbabwe, new minerals will be discovered - Prophet Magaya
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) leader Walter Magaya has prophesied that "new minerals" will be discovered in Zimbabwe this year.Addressing thousands of congregants who thronged his 20...Published: 03 Jan 2015 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Grace Mugabe meets War Vets, as it happened
First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe's meeting with war veterans at her Mazowe Orphanage Home this afternoon.12:27 Chinotimba and Madzongwe at the High table.12:28 Chombo , Kasukuwere, Mandi...Published: 23 Oct 2014 at 13:10hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
A day out with Dr Grace Mugabe
"Come on, come on . . . oh how could he miss that one?" said the engrossed First Lady, Dr Grace Mugabe, as she cheered wheelchair basketball players from the courtside.At times she got off her...Published: 05 Oct 2014 at 08:25hrs | | by Langton Nyakwenda
Paul Mativere's property looted
Paul MatavireTHE late Paul "Dr Love" Matavire who died in 2005, was one of the music greats of his time whose wit and humour-laced approach to serious social issues made his lyrics quite relevant even...Published: 10 Aug 2014 at 20:41hrs | 8 | by Vincent Gono
Sulu composes for Makandiwa
Renowned Dendera artiste, Suluman Chimbetu, has composed a jingle for Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa's forthcoming "Judgement Night 2" pencilled for the National Sports Stadium on April 19.The jin...Published: 03 Apr 2014 at 11:42hrs | | by Arts reporter
Muchinguri denies ever dating Simon Chimbetu
Oppah Muchinguri, Women's Affairs, Gender and Community Development minister, has denied ever dating the late music icon Simon 'Chopper' Chimbetu.She also refuted rumours that she was once inv...Published: 29 Jan 2014 at 17:16hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Leonard Zhakata's story
Leonard Zhakata's story is not exactly your rags-to-riches-back-to-rags one, but somehow you feel for him when he talks of the years when thousands used to come for his live shows at any venue in the ...Published: 05 Jan 2014 at 07:51hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Tongai Moyo commemorative gig set for October
Commemorating the lives of fallen musicians is now part and parcel of Zimbabwe's entertainment scene as evidenced by gigs in honour of the late musicians such as Leonard Dembo, Naison Chimbetu ...Published: 11 Sep 2013 at 09:38hrs | | by Arts reporter
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