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Amakhosi product breaks new ground in South Africa
BULAWAYO-born footballer-cum-artiste Ntokozo Ndlovu has broken new ground in South Africa where he is parading the skills he obtained during his days at Amakhosi Cultural Centre.Ndlovu, who us...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:48hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo's legacy under threat
A close-up chat with Chimurenga musician Thomas Mapfumo may dwell generously on his music and culture as much as it can give a sense that he is strikingly rattled by the waning influence his brand of ...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:45hrs | 697 | by Staff reporter
Heavy K, Prince Kaybee Bulawayo bound
SOUTH African house music DJs Prince Kaybee and Heavy K will be returning to Bulawayo where they are expected to rock the city that has been starved of South African acts. Prince Kaybee will b...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 05:50hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zanu-PF band leader gets death threats
Former Midlands province-based leader of the Zanu-PF-aligned band, Chimurenga IV, John Mutemeri (pictured), who ditched the rilling party to join the opposition MDC Alliance, has received threats over...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 09:13hrs | 841 | by Staff reporter
Michael Jackson songs removed from radio stations
Dozens of radio stations around the world have pulled Michael Jackson's songs after explosive child sex abuse claims in a new documentary.The Billie Jean singer faces allegations in the HBO do...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 11:55hrs | 5162 | by Staff Reporter
Lupane State University students stage demonstration, arrested
Six Lupane State University (LSU) students were yesterday arrested during a demonstration in Bulawayo where they were protesting against poor service and being excluded from lessons after failing to r...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:14hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter
Winky D pays the price
Dancehall music star Winky D could be regretting the decision to echo a subtle political message in some of his songs last year as it has backfired, resulting in a dry awards season for him if exclusi...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 10:57hrs | 5304 | by Staff reporter
Fans grieve as Sikhonjwa leaves Skyz FM
YESTERDAY was popular Skyz Metro FM radio personality, Babongile Sikhonjwa's last day on air as he bade farewell to the station after tendering his resignation earlier this month. The most agg...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 18:10hrs | 642 | by Staff reporter
The Heroine of Matabeleland is fallen! Matabeleland has heroes and heroines too!
The beautiful ones were born, but not acknowledged; these are women from Zapu - Matabeleland: Soneni Ngweny-Matiwaza is a nations' heroine: who cares today!The lyric from Bob Dylan goes like t...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 18:56hrs | 4819 | by Nomazulu Thata
Gemma Griffiths charms Zimbabwe
Music lovers across the country are head over heels with soul singer Gemma Griffiths following the release of Winky D's record breaking hit video titled MuGarden on Valentine's Day in which she featur...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:54hrs | 2924 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF band leader joins Chamisa's Alliance
Midlands province leader of a Zanu-PF-aligned music group - Chimurenga IV - John Mutemeri, has defected from the President Emmmerson Mnangagwa-led party to join the opposition MDC Alliance.Mut...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:52hrs | 2992 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa opens up on Monetary Policy Statement
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has described the Monetary Policy statement issued by RBZ Chief John Panonetsa Mangudya as a disaster that will destroy the livelihoods on Zimbabweans."The Monetary p...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 12:31hrs | 10809 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo artiste blasts Mnangagwa
BULAWAYO artiste Njabulo "SizFire" Nyoni has lashed out at President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the song Cry of a Zimbabwean Child, blaming him for the current economic hardships and social unrest in the c...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:17hrs | 845 | by Staff reporter
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 | 971 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo artistes more popular outside Zimbabwe'
Southern region artistes say they are more popular outside Zimbabwe due to a number of reasons, chief being the imbalance in airplay which favours artistes from the other parts of the country....Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:08hrs | 1164 | by Staff reporter
Winky D, Jah Prayzah rivalry renewed
The country's most sought-after musicians Winky D and Jah Prayzah coincidentally revived their "rivalry" in time to celebrate love through eye-catching videos for their singles Mugarden and Kunerima....Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:02hrs | 1002 | by Staff reporter
I haven't arrived yet, says Seagirl
After bagging three awards in a space of three months, Bulawayo-based musician Novuyo Seagirl (27) still insists she hasn't reached her zenith.Seagirl last week won the Best House Music Song o...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 06:26hrs | 570 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's in-laws bitter
Mr Fred Gasho is bitter that the family of the late national hero Oliver Mtukudzi did not alert him, as per traditional custom, of the demise of his son-in-law. Mr Gasho is the biological father of Da...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 05:43hrs | 2839 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's whereabouts unknown
Protestors against Vice President Constantino Guvheya Chiwenga's decision to seek medication in South Africa may have been in vain after South African officials denied that he is being treated at the ...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 19:40hrs | 8312 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Jah Prayzah must cut army ties'
At one time the wearing of military clothes caught up with Zimbabweans but it quickly fizzled out after government outlawed it.But there was one person who continued to don the army uniform wi...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 15:02hrs | 5005 | by Maxwell Sibanda
Chamisa, Mnangagwa politics shatters society's mirror
The dawn of the new dispensation brought along a glimpse of hope to many, including artistes, with the leaders ensuring the upholding of fundamental human rights.This was reinforced by the ret...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:59hrs | 517 | by Staff reporter
Jesus Christ and Ancestral Spirits
There is an old song - Amandla amasha - by Steve Kekana that I love. Loosely translated, the song's lyrics go: 'I see that you are on my case, and you are targeting me with renewed energy. ...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 11:32hrs | 1731 | by Amandla Amasha
Catholic priest speaks on Mtukudzi
I didn't intend to write anything on Tuku at this time because there is so much going on out there. The nation and the world is struggling to come to terms with his passing, condolence message...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 06:35hrs | 5414 | by Fr Dominic Tomuseni SJ
Mtukudzi's ugly family split
Clashes over funeral arrangements for the revered musician have exposed long-standing rifts and a reconciliation.It was on a hot Wednesday afternoon that a beleaguered Zimbabwe began to come t...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 19:34hrs | 16402 | by City Press
'Tuku was a clever politician'
At the peak of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle (1975 to 1979) a group of brave local musicians rose to offer morale to the fighters and the supporting masses.Oliver Mtukudzi, together with Thom...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 15:38hrs | 2566 | by Maxwell Sibanda
Mtukudzi was a true patriot: Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday described the late music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi as a world-acclaimed musician who, however, remained patriotic to his country up to the time of his dea...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 10:56hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa steals show at Tuku's burial
OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa stole the show at the burial of national hero and music legend Oliver Mtukudzi on Sunday, defying apparent attempts by the security services to bar him from the procee...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 10:55hrs | 3278 | by newzimbabwe
Mnangagwa wants Zimbabweans to emulate Tuku
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on Zimbabweans to take a leaf from the late national hero, Oliver Mtukudzi, who never despised or sought to harm the nation despite his fame. In a speec...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 10:30hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi legacy under spotlight
The late music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi will be laid to rest at his rural home in Madziwa, Shamva district in Mashonaland Central province today, amid revelations that it was the musician's ch...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:11hrs | 2387 | by STaff reporter
Let's not lose the spirit of Ubuntu
Zimbabwe lost one of its finest musicians ever when Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi passed away in Harare on Wednesday afternoon after a long battle with diabetes.Before his death, Tuku had produced at...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 17:15hrs | 480 | by Staff reporter
Former manager speaks about Oliver Mtukudzi
Tributes continue to pour in for the national hero, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi who died on Wednesday aged 66. Many have described the late music icon who contributed immensely to the growth of the music i...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 12:48hrs | 7059 | by Staff Reporter
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 | 10558 | 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 | 635 | by Timothy Mudarikwa
Mnangagwa's govt to pay Mtukudzi's funeral expenses
kudzi a national hero on Thursday, granting him a status following his death that has been a preserve for ruling party elites and independence veterans.Mtukudzi, 66, and affectionately known a...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 00:14hrs | 1718 | by Reuters
PHOTOS: Chamisa and Mujuru at Tuku's home
Former Vice President Joice Mujuru and MDC leader Nelson Chamisa were among those who thronged to the home of the late musician Oliver Mtukudzi to pay his last respects. Chamisa said Mtukudzi ...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 12:44hrs | 14059 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mukanya mourns Oliver Mtukudzi
Thomas Mapfumo has been paying tribute to "great musician" Oliver Mtukudzi, who died on Wednesday.Mapfumo was briefly in the same band as Mtukudzi, the Wagon Wheels, in the 1970s and gifted hi...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 11:17hrs | 4304 | by ZimLive
Zuma, Ramaphosa mourn Mtukudzi
South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa and his predecessor Jacob Mhlanganyelwa Zuma has issued their messages of condolence to the passing away of music legend Oliver Mtukudzi."I am ...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 10:52hrs | 1900 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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 | 927 | by Methuseli Moyo
ZANU PF Youths meet over coup plot
Members of the ZANU PF Youth League met on Wednesday at the ZANU PF headquarters to pledge their solidarity to the President Emmerson who is under siege from a cabal that was plotting a foiled palace ...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 07:19hrs | 5419 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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 | 3865 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Social Media reacts to music legend Oliver Mtukudzi's death
Zimbabwean music legend Oliver Mtukudzi has died after battling an unnamed illness for the past month.According to ...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 15:59hrs | 6221 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah army links backfire
Fans in the United Kingdom have been reportedly pushing to block Jah Prayzah from performing in the European country in April owing to his close links with the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) which stan...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 16:09hrs | 8050 | by Staff reporter
A tale of a school teacher
I felt a sharp weakness on my knees coupled with an excruciating pain in the stomach as blood oozes from my eleven year old pupil's face. Tinashe lied still on the cold floor of the classroom as the s...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 14:53hrs | 2111 | by Virimayi Chidembo
WATCH: Protestors take over Zim embassy in UK
Zimbabwean protestors in the United Kingdom on Wednesday stormed the Zimbabwean Embassy showing their solidarity to the Zimbabweans who are being arrested beaten and killed by soldiers. The pr...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 14:26hrs | 6568 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MDC appeals to International community
The Nelson Chamisa led MDC has appealed for help to the international community to amplify the plight of Zimbabwe who are reportedly being arrested, tortured and killed by soldiers in communities. ...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 14:32hrs | 5070 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe protests turn violent, 'overwhelm police'
The usually quiet Zimbabwean city of Bulawayo was turned into a mixture of teargas, black smoke from burning tyres and chanting of struggle songs on Monday as residents joined in protests over the lat...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 22:59hrs | 4471 | by Staff reporter
Dear President Mnangagwa, our demands are simple
Dear Mr President,Let's start by talking about what's important to Zimbabweans.The things Zimbabweans demand are not complicated. They are not anything out of the ordinary.They...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 22:58hrs | 8522 | by newZWire
Fastjet cancels flights to Zimbabwe citing unrest
LOW-COST African airline Fastjet cancelled its remaining flights to and from Zimbabwe on Monday due to political unrest, it said in a statement on Twitter.The airline – which flies from Hara...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 21:38hrs | 792 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa deploys soldiers
A woman with a wounded leg during clashes between protestors and police, is transported in a wheelbarrow to hospitalHARARE: Soldiers deployed Monday to some areas of the capital where police w...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 21:23hrs | 2074 | by Associated Press
Why Dan Tshanda became Bulawayo's darling
WHILE he was never shy to talk about his roots, few knew that Dan Tshanda, the music legend and founder of the music movement known as Splash, was actually of Shona extraction from Zimbabwe.Th...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:48hrs | 1111 | by Bruce Ndlovu
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