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2 Mutsvangwas, 6 women and 3 Mnangagwas
With former television personality Tatenda Mavetera thrown into the mix, one needs very little imagination to describe Zimbabwe's Cabinet that was sworn into office early this week following a sham el...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 22:09hrs | 11 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Stella Chiweshe granted state assisted funeral
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent condolences and further granted a state assisted funeral on late Mbira music pioneering sensation Stella Chiweshe who succumbed to cancer aged of 76 at her Harare...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 13:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to launch another expo
Chancellor of all State universities, President Mnangagwa is expected to officially launch the Varsity Film Expo taking place at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) on Monday....Published: 03 Dec 2021 at 05:29hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Tinopona Katsande scores big
Today social media was awash with Tinopona Katsande's (former Studio 263 actress and radio personality) rise to fame.However this time it is not on the stage but in the fowl run where the form...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 10:41hrs | | by Shelton Muchena
Mnangagwa grants State assisted funeral for late actress 'Vimbai'
LATE former Studio 263 actress, Anne Nhira will receive a state assisted funeral, government has said.Nhira died last Tuesday from injuries sustained in a home robbery in Johannesburg's posh B...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 20:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Former Studio 263 actress Anne Nhira dies after robbery in SA
Former Studio 263 actress Anne Nhira who acted as Vimbai Jari in the soap has died. She was 38 years old. Her brother Juan Nhira confirmed the news. "She sustained injuries on ...Published: 11 Mar 2021 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dynamos best signing of the Season: Yvone Mangunda
The club management is as good as its own mouth-piece. The impact of a good marketing should not be understated for the success of a club hinges on how it is presented outside. A good marketing manage...Published: 05 Nov 2020 at 09:46hrs | 4 | by Energy Mavaza
Which era had the best dramas?
So brilliant were their exploits such that long after the closing credits, their action on the small screen lingered, never to be forgotten.Their delivery was so sublime. Decades later, snippe...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:23hrs | 14 | by Prince Mushawevato
Prophet Magaya's world crumbling?
The world around Prophet Walter Magaya is crumbling as more allegations of sexual abuse and harassment continue to surface.A week after the Maenzanise family went on social media alleging that...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:00hrs | 1 | by Garikai Mazara
Prophet Magaya 'death threats' bodyguard acquitted
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries leader Prophet Walter Magaya's personal bodyguard James Dzamu was yesterday acquitted of making death threats to a popular actress, Charity Dhlodhlo....Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 07:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
TinTin suffers mental illness scare
Prominent ZiFM disc jockey TinTin (real name Tinopona Katsande) has revealed that she suffered an anxiety attack last week while she was driving.The former Studio 263 actor said she was afraid...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 09:58hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Jabu features in nasty indecent tape
Studio 263 actor Jabu (real name Denzel Burutsa) successfully stole the limelight from Winky D at the weekend after his indecent-tape emerged and started doing the rounds on social media. Peop...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 06:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Tete Jari' dies
The country's film industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of Elizabeth Nyanguridza known for her role in Studio 263 as 'Tete Jari'.58-year-old Nyanguridza who was in the f...Published: 10 Jul 2018 at 21:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zodwa Wabantu scared of Mugabe
Controversial South African socialite Zodwa Wabantu says she called off her three-city tour of Zimbabwe which was set for this weekend because of her fear of President Robert Mugabe.Zodwa was ...Published: 13 Nov 2017 at 13:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Anne Nhira relishes victory over Zodwa Wabantu
Actress Anne Nhira, who successfully applied to government so they bar South African socialite Zodwa Wabantu from taking part in the 10-day Harare International Carnival which ends today, is celebrati...Published: 09 Sep 2017 at 15:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zodwa ban - Too much censorship emerging in Zimbabwe
The Aeneas Chigwedere-led Board of Censors has unleashed controversy by banning South African socialite Zodwa Wabantu from performing at the Harare International Carnival.Apparently, the board...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 13:36hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe okays Zodwa Wabantu visit
South African socialite Zodwa Wabantu will not be stopped from coming to Zimbabwe despite a ban imposed on her by the Board of Censors, government disclosed yesterday.This comes after the Boar...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 14:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zodwa Wabantu craze hits Zimbabwe
Forget the hullabaloo surrounding South African socialite and provocateur Zodwa Wabantu, real name Rebecca Zodwa Libram's trip to Harare because the Zodwa Wabantu craze has swept away the capital....Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 10:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Anne Nhira's fall from sweetheart to villain
"You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain."The above phrase was uttered by Harvey Dent, in the classic Batman movie, The Dark Night Rises as he came face t...Published: 02 Sep 2017 at 19:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Anne Nhira vs Zodwa: Grace Mugabe fingered in South African artist ban
Harare (Khuluma Afrika) - The first lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr Grace Mugabe has been fingered in a sensational and deliberate plot to ban South African artists Zodwa wa Bantu from performing...Published: 01 Sep 2017 at 19:04hrs | 3 | by Khuluma Afrika
Anne Nhira responds to the Zodwa Wabantu saga
Former Studio 263 actress and model, Anne Nhira has responded to the backlash she received after lobbying for South African dancer and socialite Zodwa Wabantu to be banned from performing at The Harar...Published: 31 Aug 2017 at 17:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Anger at Anne Nhira over Zodwa Wabantu ban
ACTRESS Anne Nhira, popularly known as Vimbai Jari from Studio 263, has become "Public Enemy Number One" after seemingly getting Zodwa Wabantu banned from performing at the Harare International Carniv...Published: 31 Aug 2017 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
What is the nature of the relationship between Patrick Zhuwao and Anne Nhira? - Photo
Zimbabweans have taken to social media to question the kind of relationship Mugabe's nephew Patrick Zhuwao has with South African based former Studio 263 actress Anne Nhira.A photograph of...Published: 30 Aug 2017 at 21:36hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe bans Zodwa Wabantu
GOVERNMENT has banned South African entertainer Zodwa Wabantu from coming to Zimbabwe to perform at the Harare International Carnival starting next week.Zodwa, popularly known for her skimpy d...Published: 30 Aug 2017 at 06:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's nephew blocks Zodwa Wabantu?
Following the bashing of South African "provocateur" Zodwa Wabantu by actress-cum-reality show host Anne Nhira, the Acting Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Patrick Zhuwao has seen it fit ...Published: 29 Aug 2017 at 19:21hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
Jealousy Anne Nhira 'lashes out' at Zodwa Wabantu
Actress-cum-reality show host Anne Nhira wants to know why Zimbabwean promoters have seen it fit to give South African "provocateur" Zodwa Wabantu Libram a second over R20 000 cheque for the same reas...Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 12:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Studio 263's Anne Nhira back home from SA
After spending over a decade south of the Limpopo trying to carve out an acting career, former Studio 263 leading lady Anne Nhira has finally returned home.Local audiences who have been starve...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean in big Hollywood role
TONGAYI Arnold Chirisa's star continues to shine on the international film scene as he has earned another big role on the third season of American television series "iZombie". The highly rated awa...Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 12:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Local chefs in the running for $10,000
Local reality television series Battle of the Chefs Harare is proving to be one of the most popular programmes on ZBCtv as people follow the culinary skills of Zimbabwean chefs who are in the running ...Published: 11 May 2016 at 06:53hrs | 15 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Ex-Studio 263 actor dies after wild party
Former Studio 263 actors Fidelis Cheza (pictured above) aged 67 died barely 24 hours after attending a wild party in Harare where ladies were pictured tweaking...Published: 03 Nov 2015 at 10:52hrs | 12 | by Staff Reporter
Former Studio 263 Actor Katsande Chigariro gives birth
Former Studio 263 actor Tinopona Katsande Chigariro has given birth to a bouncing boy.The actor revealed that through her Facebook post.At 5:03am yesterday morning I officially e...Published: 30 Sep 2015 at 07:16hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Prophet Magaya, Buyanga ranked among influential Zimbabweans
Too often, Zimbabweans are bombarded with "influential people" lists and the latest one being the "10 Independence Ngoda Game-Changers Under 35" survey.In the little-known list - compiled by B...Published: 16 Apr 2015 at 11:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Former Studio 263 actress lands role in an SA soapie
FORMER Studio 263 actress Anne Nhira, popularly known as Vimbai, has made her debut appearance in popular South African soapie Zabalaza. The actress, who is now based in South Africa, landed a role a...Published: 26 Mar 2015 at 07:16hrs | 4 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Dying in the Diaspora
Often we hear people proclaiming that we are born to die, and it is indeed the inevitable which give us the challenge to do the utmost and enjoy the years before it happens.Others, however, vi...Published: 28 Feb 2015 at 15:04hrs | 1 | by Fanuel Kangondo
Zimbabwean actor stars in top American comedy
Hollywood-based Zimbabwean actor Tongayi Arnold Chirisa features in The Jim Gaffigan Show that is set to make a debut appearance on Comedy Central.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the ...Published: 20 Jan 2015 at 13:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Studio 263 actor seeks discharge
Former Studio 263 actor, Tafadzwa Gregory Hillary Tandi, who is accused of fleecing a couple of $23 500, yesterday lodged another application for discharge.Tandi argued that the State has ...Published: 09 Jan 2015 at 11:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Studio 263 actress Pretty Xaba dies
Actress Pretty Xaba affectionately known as Mai Muwenga in local soap Studio 263 has died. She was 49.Xaba succumbed to cancer of the oesophagus yesterday at the BLK Super Speciali...Published: 07 Dec 2014 at 08:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya pledges $20 000 for actress' surgery
Walter Magaya, leader of the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries (PHD), has pledged $20 000 towards the treatment of ailing former Studio 263 actress, Pretty Xaba.Xaba urgently needs ...Published: 04 Oct 2014 at 16:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Studio 263 actor in court over botched wedding deal
A HARARE magistrate yesterday rapped the lawyer representing Studio 263 actor Tafadzwa Tandi (31) - popularly known as Hillary Indi - for seeking a postponement of the matter in which the actor is fac...Published: 10 Sep 2014 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Couple loses $20 000 to bogus wedding planner
The trial of Studio 263 actor Tafadzwa Tandi, also known as Hillary Indi, who allegedly used Bona Mugabe's wedding to swindle a Harare couple of $20 000, failed to start yesterday.Tandi (31), ...Published: 28 Aug 2014 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Court Reporter
Controversial Tin Tin vexed by lost BBA chance
Actress and former radio personality Tinopona Katsande says misplacing her passport cost her the chance to proceed to the second round of the 2014 Big Brother Africa (BBA) auditions.Tino, as s...Published: 19 Jul 2014 at 14:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bona Mugabe's wedding used to swindle clients
Local soapie, Studio 263 actor, James whose real name is Tafadzwa Hillery Tandi-Chingono misrepresented to a couple that he was behind the planning of Bona's wedding before allegedly swindling the...Published: 18 Jul 2014 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Makosi's talk show lights up Zimbabwe television
Lately, local television has been hit by a lack of well defined locally produced lifestyle talk shows.Several socialites have attempted to produce talk shows but could not stand the heat....Published: 24 Jan 2014 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Infertility report riles Tino 'Tin-Tin' Katsande
FORMER radio personality and actress Tinopona Katsande is fuming over a story published by one of the local papers about her infertility yesterday.She argued that her post on Monday was meant ...Published: 17 Jan 2014 at 07:33hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
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 | 1 | by Arts reporter
Auditions for a pilot episode for an upcoming Zimbabwean/ SA soapie
An upcoming Zimbabwean/ South African soapie is looking for new talent as well as professional actors and actresses. If you believe and think you can act this is your chance to make your dream come tr...Published: 18 Apr 2013 at 14:48hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Gringo film premières
"Gringo Troublemaker", a new comedy, premières tonight at 7 Arts Theatre in Harare.The 110-minute film stars Blessing Chimhowa, popularly known to television viewers as "Mbudzi Yadhura...Published: 18 Apr 2013 at 04:56hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
Popular Studio 263 actor arrested
Popular Studio 263 actor, Blacks, has been arrested for threatening a Norton businessman after Blacks' moves towards the man's wife failed.Bevelino Gwanzura, better known as Blacks, light in c...Published: 12 Feb 2013 at 13:07hrs | | by Arts reporter
Vimbai lands a role in a Nollywood film
Former Big Brother (BB) contestant Vimbai Mutinhiri has landed a role in a six-part Nollywood film that includes several other former BB contestants.Vimbai features in the film titled Finding ...Published: 23 Jan 2013 at 11:32hrs | 1 | by Arts reporter
Former studio 263 actress dies at 30
FORMER Studio 263 actress, Benhilda Marume, who played Tamara -- Tom Mbambo's sister, in the soap, has died.She was 30.Marume died on Friday at United Bulawayo Hospitals where she was...Published: 14 Jan 2013 at 04:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
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