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Replace unsafe Honda Fits with Kombis
Stakeholders within Zimbabwe's transport sector are advocating for the government to implement a budgetary support scheme aimed at encouraging small operators to exchange their unsafe, unregistered ta...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
Police launch manhunt for director over US$102,000 vehicle scam
Police have launched a manhunt for a company director who duped at least 17 people of over US$102 000 in January and February this year after fooling them into believing that his company could facilit...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: 4 Zimbabwean youths killed in South Africa
CCC Bulawayo spokesperson Swithern Chirowodza has reported that four Zimbabwean youths have been killed by South African community members in in Siyaya, a section of Freedom Park, Soweto. ...Published: 01 May 2022 at 07:53hrs | 8 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Washonaphi uMzac'omnyama?
Ngiyabingelela Mthwakazi kaMzilikazi, Mthwakaz omnyama, ondlela zimhlophe iinduku zibomvu. Lombhalo ngiwubhala nje kungumbuzo engiwubhekise kumaNtungwa akwaSokhumalo okungabantu bakoKhumalo is...Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 10:29hrs | 2 | by Nkonzo Mathanda
Ibumba festival roars to life
THE virtual Ibumba International Festival kicked off yesterday with a number of artistes set to perform at the fete organised by Siyaya Arts, a Bulawayo-based arts and entertainment company.On...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa is my younger brother'
Today we round up our interview with pioneer freedom fighter and former Member of Parliament for Nkayi Constituency, John Maluzo Ndlovu. In the last few weeks, Ndlovu has spoken about how he j...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 12:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The man who found Robert Mugabe's voice
WHEN he was told that he would be playing the country's former president Robert Mugabe in a play written and directed by some of Bulawayo's arts luminaries, Cyprian Tazarurwa Ndlovu did not think imit...Published: 20 May 2018 at 09:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Feminists see red in MaPecca saga
FEMINISM and pettiness has no room in the fight for justice, infuriated social media users have said as the debate on the death of Bulawayo artiste Tawanda "MaPecca" Moyo goes on.While the for...Published: 10 Sep 2017 at 09:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
No bail for MaPecca's 'killer'
BULAWAYO businessman Oricious Moyo who is facing charges of shooting his lover's husband who later died in hospital, has been remanded in custody after he failed to get consent for bail.Oricio...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
MaPecca 'killer' up for murder
BULAWAYO businessman Oricious Moyo who shot and allegedly killed his lover's husband appeared in court yesterday facing murder charges.Moyo was initially charged with attempted murder until hi...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bizarre ritual at 'killer's' doorway
THE late Tawanda 'MaPecca' Moyo's relatives yesterday morning took his body to the business premises of the man who shot him which are in the city centre saying it was part of "rituals" to ensure just...Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bizarre coffin ritual in Mapecca saga
The late Tawanda 'MaPecca' Moyo's relatives this morning took his body to his alleged killer's shop in the city centre to express their bitterness.MaPecca, a former member of Siyaya Arts group...Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 19:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Cheating wife causes Death'
A MAN from Bulawayo who was shot by his wife's alleged boyfriend in Emganwini suburb last month has died.Tawanda "MaPecca" Moyo (43), a former member of Siyaya Arts group, was left with a bull...Published: 30 Aug 2017 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Artist shot by wife's 'lover' dies
A Bulawayo artist, Tawanda 'Mapecca' Moyo, who was allegedly shot by his wife's lover in July this year has died.A source told Bulawayo24.com that Moyo dies on Tuesday morning.Moyo was...Published: 29 Aug 2017 at 14:26hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Wife fingered in artiste shooting
THE story of a man who was shot in Emganwini suburb in Bulawayo last week, in an alleged robbery attempt has taken a new and dramatic twist, with the assailant, an umalayitsha cum-businessman being ac...Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman buries lover in family's absence
A FAMILY from Nkulumane suburb in Bulawayo has turned to the courts in South Africa demanding the exhumation of their son's body after his ex-girlfriend allegedly facilitated his burial in their a...Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zifa outlaws free TV, radio broadcast of football
ZIFA have outlawed the free live broadcast - either on radio or television - of all international football matches in this country as the association moves in to reap financial dividends from their ri...Published: 18 Feb 2016 at 06:55hrs | | by Robson Sharuko
Ibumba Festival roars to life
Annual arts fete Ibumba Festival roars to life tomorrow in Bulawayo. This year's edition is running under the theme "Full On" and has been spiced up as it will be held at seven locations. The ...Published: 15 Dec 2015 at 05:02hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
Black Coffee to headline Ibumba fest
WORLD renowned South African DJ - Black Coffee is billed for a performance at this year's Ibumba International Festival.The festival will run from 16 to 22 December in Bulawayo.Festiva...Published: 13 Dec 2015 at 09:12hrs | | by Ntombiyolwandle Ndlovu
Beitbridge International Festival of the Arts ( BIFA) kicks off
Beitbridge International Festival of the Arts (BIFA) is a multi-disciplinary, participatory festival of the arts that seeks to provide artists from the Matebeleland region with exposure and capacity b...Published: 23 Oct 2015 at 18:04hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Ibumba roars into life with Tuku expected to headline the event
THE week-long Ibumba Festival comes to life in Bulawayo today with superstar Oliver Mtukudzi expected to headline the event. An opening ceremony for the festival, which ends on December 22, will be he...Published: 16 Dec 2014 at 08:27hrs | | by Simbarashe Mutizwa
Mugabe to officially open Youth Games at Barbourfields Stadium
ALL Roads lead to Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon where President Robert Mugabe will officially open the African Union Sports Council Region Five under-20 Youth Games, which kicked off on Friday....Published: 07 Dec 2014 at 08:38hrs | | by Ngqwele Dube, Lungile Ndhlovu
Siyaya wows crowd at the Wales Fair-Trade Trade Fair - Video
Siyaya wowed crowd at the Wales Fairtrade Fair 2014. Siyaya Arts was started in 1989 as NASA (Nostalgic Actors & Singers Alliance) in Makokoba township, Bulawayo.The group was re...Published: 05 Oct 2014 at 22:40hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Siyaya Arts releases fourth album
AWARD-WINNING traditional dance group, Siyaya Arts has released its fourth album titled "Zambezi Express" tentatively set to hit the market by end of the year.Firmly rooted in Makokoba, Bu...Published: 24 Aug 2014 at 09:03hrs | | by Pabalelo Tlou
Zimbabwean boy revels in Soul Brothers music
BORN in Makokoba, Bulawayo, Soul Brothers drummer, Donald Kudzanayi Shumba joined the legendary group by chance.He is celebrating four years with one of Southern Africa's best known music grou...Published: 26 Jul 2014 at 14:21hrs | 5 | by Lovemore Dube
Bev risk being fined $700 or being jailed for up to 2 years
DANCE groups in Zimbabwe risk being fined $700 or alternatively being jailed for up to two years after it emerged that they are performing without licences.According to Zimbabwe Music Rights ...Published: 10 May 2014 at 06:23hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
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Local House Music outfit set for Miami
Bulawayo's new house music outfit comprising Mqondisi Sibanda, Paul Mlauziand Brian Bangura collectively known as House Rebels are set to rub shoulders with the world's biggest house music produce...Published: 06 Feb 2014 at 21:59hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Two Siyaya Arts dancers disappear in UK
CELEBRATED Bulawayo dance group Siyaya Arts has once again been dealt a cruel blow as two of its group members allegedly disappeared during their recent tour of the United Kingdom. Last year,...Published: 30 Oct 2013 at 08:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Freddie Gwala to grace Tshinga Dube organised music concert
ZANU-PF has gone a gear up in its bid to recapture the Makokoba constituency by organising a music concert to feature popular South African musician Freddie Gwala and Platform One.Twenty-fiv...Published: 22 Jul 2013 at 17:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man stabs workmate for refusing to share a meal with him
A 24-year-old man was jailed an effective four months for stabbing his workmate for refusing to share a meal with him.Doit Ndlovu of Mfazimithi Village in Bubi district and employed at Siyaya ...Published: 31 May 2013 at 03:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Comes Alive forces Macheso to re-schedule his show
Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso has bowed to pressure and cancelled a May 24 Bulawayo show to placate local musicians who have lined up a festival on the same date.Forty musical groups from Bula...Published: 18 May 2013 at 04:19hrs | | by Arts reporter
Sandra Ndebele to juggle carnival and Bulawayo Comes Alive
BULAWAYO dancing queen, Sandra Ndebele, will still form part of the ensemble of artistes set to perform at this year's Bulawayo Comes Alive music concert despite the fact that she is billed to perform...Published: 08 May 2013 at 04:45hrs | | by Sandra Ndebele Entertainment Reporter
Jeys Marabini out to reclaim Bulawayo's lost glory
Afro-jazz icon Jeys Marabini is a man on a mission to restore Bulawayo's status as Zimbabwe's arts hub.The popular musician born Majahawodwa Ndlovu says Zimbabwe's second largest city is now ...Published: 06 May 2013 at 10:24hrs | | by Arts reporter
Bulawayo Comes Alive
Bulawayo artistes have been accused of failing to work together for their mutual benefit as is the case in other cities and towns.A lot of people, including artistes themselves, are agreed tha...Published: 04 May 2013 at 05:25hrs | 2 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Siyaya Arts off to Europe, South America
GLOBETROTTING Bulawayo arts group Siyaya Arts on Tuesday jetted out of the country on a whirlwind tour of Europe and South America.The tour kicked off in Malta and the group will then continu...Published: 26 Apr 2013 at 06:58hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Umkhathi to perform in US
MULTI-Award winning arts ensemble, Umkhathi Theatre Works, is set to write its own piece of history as it makes a debut appearance at the New York Dance Africa Festival in the United States.Th...Published: 18 Apr 2013 at 04:37hrs | 4 | by Arts reporter
Bulawayo Comes Alive music festival set for next month
BULAWAYO will next month reverberate to the sounds of local music when a host of acts from the region converge at Masina Sports Bar in the Bulawayo Comes Alive music festival.The music extrava...Published: 16 Apr 2013 at 13:37hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Siyaya to tour Europe
"raising or flying the country's flag high" has become a common phrase in the showbiz industry, with many artistes using it as an indication to gratify the nation.There are many Zimbabweans st...Published: 29 Jul 2012 at 05:16hrs | | by Leisure Reporter
Los Angeles-based dance company to perform at ZITF today
A Los Angeles-based dance company, Jazz Tap Ensemble is set to perform at the opening ceremony of Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) this afternoon in Bulawayo. The Ensemble landed in B...Published: 27 Apr 2012 at 10:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zambezi Express set to kick off regional tour
Zambezi express, a production by leading Bulawayo arts group Siyaya, is set to kick start its tour of the region this month.Zambezi Express is a brilliant combination of music, dance , song a...Published: 08 Nov 2011 at 08:05hrs | | by Mbuso Mlilo
Umkhathi Theatre wins Chibuku traditional dance competition
Umkhathi Theatre Works won the annual Chibuku Neshwamwari traditional dance competition for Bulawayo metropolitan province. The group did a Tswana dance called setapa and impressed the judges...Published: 28 Jun 2011 at 06:08hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Bulawayo Artistes come up with an audience building programme
BULAWAYO theatre outfit Bambelela Arts Ensemble has come up with an audience building programme aimed at luring art lovers to the theatre.The group last week invited four other arts groups to ...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 05:35hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Siyaya: On the Occassion of winning the NAMAs
Dear All No duty is more urgent than that of returning gratitude, thank you National Arts Council & Zimbabwe for the two NAMA awards. Saturday meant a lot to...Published: 22 Feb 2011 at 14:45hrs | | by Byo24News
Siyaya scoops 2 National Arts Merit Awards 'NAMA'
It was a night to remember for Bulawayo’s dance and drama group Siyaya Arts when they dominated the dance category scooping two awards; Outstanding Male Dancer(...Published: 20 Feb 2011 at 17:54hrs | 11 | by Byo24NEWS
Siyaya to host second summer school
Like last year, Ibumba International Arts Festival will host the Sabela Summer School, an educational initiative for young people between 15 and 24 years. The spokesma...Published: 09 Dec 2010 at 11:16hrs | | by Entertainment Editor
Bulawayo: Ibumba Festival 2010
Once again we welcome the world to Makokoba, the oldest township with the newest ideas and indeed to the Ibumba International Festival 2010. The festival will be 8-days of first-class music, dance,...Published: 05 Dec 2010 at 12:06hrs | | by Siyaya Arts
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