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Mnangagwa postures as Munhumutapa reincarnation?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sense of self-importance has reached unprecedented heights with the launch of "Munhumutapa Day," a Zanu PF initiative centered around his birthday, which is being commem...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 16:09hrs | 1450 | by Staff reporter
Sulu mesmerizes Harare
Sean Timba hit-maker Sulumani "Sudza" Chimbetu yesterday mesmerized Dendera fans at Jameson Hotel, Harare.The energetic musician did not disappoint on stage as he performed for more than seven...Published: 13 Apr 2024 at 16:18hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chivayo says he can't help everybody
Wait a minute!He said it, he could not help everybody as there are "channels and procedures to follow to get in touch with me".These were the words from businessman Wicknell Chivayo, w...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 08:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo tells Zimbabweans not tell him how to spend his money
Controversial entrepreneur Wicknell Chivayo has disclosed that he dismissed online commentators advising him to allocate his funds toward the country's ailing healthcare system instead of directing th...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chivayo frets over Zacc probe
SOCIALITE and businessman Wicknell Chivayo has mocked the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) for allegedly trying to investigate the source of his unexplained wealth.Chivayo has spent ...Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 21:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chivayo being investigated by ZACC
A leaked memo has confirmed that the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched investigations into the source of funds of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, following his lavish...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:04hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo gifts Sulu luxury car
Businessman, Wicknell Chivayo has gifted Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu with a 2022 Mercedes Benz GLE 300d. This comes on the heels of rewarding award-winning contemporary artist Jah Prayz...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 16:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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 | 17 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa to lead Heroes, Defence Forces events
President Mnangagwa is expected to preside over the Heroes Day commemorations and Zimbabwe Defence Forces celebrations in two weeks time where several activities have been lined up as preparations for...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 06:48hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
We salute Diva Mafunga funeral support by ZIMURA - Maxwell Teedzai
MUTARE - Veteran Mutare Gospel musician, Pastor Maxwell Teedzai has hailed ZIMURA - Zimbabwe Music Rights Association for standing hand - in - glove with the Mafunga family after the sad passing on of...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 20:38hrs | 13 | by Staff Reporter
Sulu guards Dendera jealously
Ochestra Dendera kings boss Sulumani (Sulu) Chimbetu is not going back in music industry as he keeps the genre of Dendera relevant.Whil...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 11:45hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Sulu mesmerises Harare
Dendera music lovers around Harare had something to smile about over the weekend as Orchestra Dendera Kings boss Sulumani "Sudza" Chimbetu lined up two sh...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:46hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zifa dangle Super 8 Cup sweetener
ZIFA Northern Region Soccer League and its sponsors have gone out of their way to woo spectators to the Axis Solutions Super 8 Cup final between Simba Bhora and Golden Eagles on October 22.Alt...Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Peter Moyo mesmerizes Budiriro
Utakataka Express band mesmerized fans in Budiriro 1 yesterday as Peter Moyo interacts with Harare fans.Having started after 10 pm the ...Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 20:43hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe revolution is nigh
"LET the ruling classes tremble at a communistic revolution. The proletarians have nothing to lose, but their chains. They have a world to win. Workers of all countries unite!"This was Karl Ma...Published: 21 Jul 2022 at 06:43hrs | 9 | by Nomalanga Kabanzi
Chimbetu shuns violence
Orchestra Dendera kings boss Sulumani "Sudza" Chimbetu told his legions of fans at a family show in Harare, Las Vegas Club to shun violence and love each ...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 23:15hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Macheso pockets US$20k from Tin Mac on album launch dinner
KING of Sungura Alick Macheso walked away US$20K richer on Thursday night after the guest of honour at his album launch event Sports and Youth deputy minister Tino Machakaire bought the album for US$1...Published: 10 Jun 2022 at 09:30hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Harare
Mnangagwa invites Chamisa, ex-ministers to Uhuru celebrations
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Independence was brought about by all Zimbabweans living or dead, hence he is inviting all political parties, current and former Government Ministers for the main celebrat...Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 19:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Star-studded lineup for Independence celebrations
BULAWAYO will make history after being named the second city to host the main Independence celebrations at Barbourfields Stadium this year.Since 1980, the main celebrations have been held in H...Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
No Covid-19 tests for Uhuru attendance
COVID-19 tests will not be required from vaccinated members of the public who want to attend the Independence Day main celebrations to be held at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo on 18 April....Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Sulu rocks Harare
Dendera king Sulumani Chimbetu and Ochestra Dendera kings yesterday rocked fans in Harare at Rogue bar.https://youtube.com/watch?v=B1vX...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 12:42hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Harare
WATCH: Franco joins Sulumani Chimbetu
Struggling Sungura musician Franco "Slomo" Dhaka yesterday joined Sulumani Chimbetu on stage at Leisure Centre in Chitungwiza.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yCI7uV9fwpI...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 05:21hrs | 24 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Shiga Shiga on fire
Congolese chanter and choreographer Gift "Shiga Shiga" of Peter Moyo's Utakataka Express is currently inform and showing a lot of energy on st...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 05:15hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Sulu fails to pitch up for show
DENDERA musician Sulumani Chimbetu failed to pitch up for a scheduled family show at Spirtzkop Leisure Centre in Harare on Sunday.Instead, Afro-fusion musician Carlos Green ended up serenading...Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 05:38hrs | | 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 | | by Staff reporter
Sulu's song angers Zanu-PF
DENDERA ace Sulumani Chimbetu has courted the ire of a Zanu-PF party-linked youth group through his song whose lyrics seem to condemn the November 2017 military coup that ushered in President Emmerson...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 | 2 | by Staff reporter
Soul Jah Love's dodgy hero status divides opinion
THE ruling Zanu-PF party's decision to declare the late Zimdancehall chanter Soul Jah Love - born Soul Musaka - a liberation war hero has inadvertently raised political dust and left internet users di...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah, Winky D concert exposes Zimbabwe police's double standards
THE police has been exposed for double standards and came under heavy scrutiny after they allegedly forced the 11th hour cancellation of the highly-publicised Best of Both Worlds concert that was to b...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police to pounce on music gigs
SEVERAL artistes who continue to stage illegal live concerts attracting huge numbers in defiance of the Covid-19 restrictions face the full wrath of the law, police have warned. The honeymoon ...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 08:22hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Calls to boycott Mafikizolo concert due to xenophobia
There are widespread calls on social media to boycott the Mafikizolo's Back in Town Concert in protest against the xenophobic attacks targeted at foreigners - including millions of Zimbabweans - in So...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Low turnout at Sulu's birthday bash
DENDERA musician Sulumani Chimbetu's 37 birthday bash was poorly attended at Mushandirapamwe hotel in Highfield on Saturday night following high admission fee which was beyond the reach of many....Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 19:31hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Welcoming new president of Zimbabwe
Just before the sun had started its journey across the African cold sky, I jumped, tumbled and scrambled into my rambled clothes, cat licked my face and legs and soon I was in the kitchen preparing fo...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 09:13hrs | | by Tanatswa Chikuku
Majaivana disowns son?..Majee fed up with Derick’s antics
UNITED States-based Zimbabwean music legend Lovemore Majaivana has reportedly grown tired of the behaviour of his son Derick Sipho Majaivana, who he has denounced for soiling his image and reputation....Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter silences 'step mother'
The late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi might have left a big void in the music industry, but through her daughters, Selmor and Sandra, Tuku's fans might have something to smile a...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mtukudzi left huge void'
SONGBIRD Selmor Mutukudzi yesterday said her late father, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, left a big void in the music industry that she was unable to fill, given the music superstar's iconic status, adding s...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter ready to prove her mettle
All roads lead to Andy Miller Hall tomorrow where Selmor Mtukudzi will test her capacity in a mission to fill the gap that her late father Oliver Mtukudzi left. Many people have been talking a...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 23:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah 'stunt' angers Mai TT
Online comedian Mai TT has criticised Jah Prayzah for what she believes was a publicity stunt by the contemporary musician when he pushed disabled singer Greatman at Tuku's tribute concert last week. ...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 22:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Charambas charm villagers
THE 'First Family' of gospel music, Charles and Olivia Charamba, on Tuesday proved they were still in the game after putting up a scintillating performance during a Christmas party held in the remote ...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 20:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
It's Xmas, stop and reflect!
It's Christmas!He arrived in the dark and silent night. Change had come, but everything looked the same. Silent and undisturbed. There was no room for him who would change history forever. So ...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 08:44hrs | | by Milton Kamwendo
Japajapa lived up to comical antics yesterday
NOTORIOUS attention-seeker Mr Paddington Japajapa lived up to comical antics yesterday when he told the Commission of Inquiry into the August 1 shootings that he was an independent observer during the...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
PHOTO: Sulumani Chimbetu now a prison warden
Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Commissioner-General Major-General Paradzai Zimondi (Retired) confers the rank of Assistant Commissioner to Brand Ambassador Sulumani Chimbetu at Hara...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 15:44hrs | | by Picture by Nyasha Chawatama
Koffi Olomide's Zimbabwe show in limbo
CONGOLESE artiste Koffi Olomide's concert set for August 3 at the Harare International Conference Centre might be in limbo following indications that he has been banned from entering Zambia for crimin...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimfest Live 2018 to feature Sulu and Takura as they announce more acts
Dendera star, Sulumani Chimbetu and singer-songwriter Takura have been added to the long list of talent that will perform at Kempton Park Racecourse on 11 August.The stars join Killer T, Stunn...Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 11:42hrs | 4 | by Tidi Kwidini
Jah Prayzah's Excavator still out
ONE of Jah Prayzah's key dancer and vocalist, Thobekile "Excavator" Nleya, is yet to return to the stage after she was injured when she fell on the stage a fortnight ago and limped off during a perfor...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lady Storm back with hubby?
CONTROVERSIAL rhumba songbird and dancer Lady Storm, who a few months ago had her dirty linen with "husband" Tinarwo "Mukanya" Gotora over the paternity of "their" six-month-old daughter exposed...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 11:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa cancels Matebeleland rally, heads to Mashonaland today
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has cancelled a Zanu-PF star rally set for Matabeleland South tomorrow as earlier announced and will descends on the farming town of Chegutu today as the ruling party roll...Published: 01 Jun 2018 at 09:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, the land of thieves
If you are on social media there are a couple of home truths.Munyaradzi Mitchell Gumbo must have a secret degree in gynaecology – we see his posts to that effect once in a while. Prince Nobl...Published: 19 May 2018 at 15:02hrs | | by Robert Mukondiwa
Tuku, Mukanya and Sulu join forces
Music veteran Thomas Mapfumo will tomorrow get into the studio to record two separate collabo tracks, one with veteran Oliver Mtukudzi and the other with dendera artiste Sulumani Chimbetu.The ...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
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