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How to kill a country
Nearly forty years ago Ian Smith, the Prime Minister of Rhodesia, became the first and only white colonial ruler to break away from the British Crown. He had tired of London's nagging about the subjug...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 16:49hrs | 2573 | by Samantha Power
Bosso players seek shrine power
WHILE many footballers in Africa do turn to sorcery and fetishism for a competitive edge, lathering magical-power oilments on their skin and squirrel fat (for speed) on their feet, Bulawayo giants Hig...Published: 23 Oct 2020 at 18:45hrs | 1732 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Freddy courts controversy with 'drag queen' role
CAN someone please present gospel musician, Prophet Freddy, with his award for Most controversial gospel musician as he has already hogged the limelight again after appearing as a drag queen on his Zv...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 05:43hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
Why Afrika Revenge broke up
The Afro-fusion duo of Willis Wataffi and Mehluli "Taz" Moyo became overnight sensations following the release of their hit song Wanga in 2004 which catapulted them to global fame.In 2006, the...Published: 02 Feb 2020 at 12:20hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
Prophet shoots music video with prostitutes
IT may seem bizarre for a prophet to interact with prostitutes, but for musician, Prophet Freddy who has shot a video with the ladies of the night, it is just business as usual as it is part of his ar...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:21hrs | 829 | by Staff reporter
Mafikizolo show flops
Not all Mafikizolo's shows in Zimbabwe are winners, and the Friday gig that the powerful South African group headlined at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) was a huge flop.Dubb...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:42hrs | 2756 | by Staff reporter
Triangle advance to the Caf Confederations Cup play offs
Triangle 1 - 0 Azam Triangle progress on a 2-0 goal aggregateTRIANGLE advanced to the play offs stage of the Caf Confederations Cup on a 2-0 goal aggregate after they proved to...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 12:21hrs | 142 | 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 | 1313 | by Staff reporter
Bosso wear underdogs tag against Rhinos
NEVER has a team gone into a home encounter as clear cut underdogs yet this is exactly the situation that Bulawayo giants Highlanders find themselves in as they collide with title darkhorses, Black Rh...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 08:52hrs | 658 | by Staff reporter
Tocky's song insulting people from 'Binga' banned from airwaves
SERIAL hit-maker Tocky Vibes has expressed shock and disbelief at the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ)'s recent move to ban his song — "African Queen" (Binga) — from the airwaves.T...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 08:19hrs | 1341 | by Staff reporter
'Denzel Khumalo not match fit'
HIGHLANDERS' technical manager Madinda Ndlovu has refuted claims that stylish midfielder Denzel Khumalo is not seeing any game time because of disciplinary issues but said he has been on the sidelines...Published: 04 May 2019 at 07:59hrs | 676 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah dares UK fans
JAH Prayzah has left for the United Kingdom (UK) where he will stage three concerts, courtesy of Y2K Entertainment Promotions in conjunction with Impala Car Rentals.This comes after fans in th...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:22hrs | 4131 | by Staff reporter
Machete terror gangs spreading mayhem in Mnangagwa's home province
Murder and violence are spreading in the mineral-rich Midlands - President Emmerson Mnangagwa's home province - as armed militias reportedly sponsored by politicians wreak havoc with impunity....Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 09:02hrs | 2061 | by Staff reporter
Baba Harare abandoned by band members
Jit musician, Baba Harare has lost three band members.Drummer Tinashe Chihota, 24 , bassist Kudakwashe Yanika, 26, and keyboardist Tafadzwa, 23.Yanika spoke on the trio's reasons for d...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 13:42hrs | 2749 | by Staff reporter
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 | 565 | 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 | 8112 | by Staff reporter
LISTEN: Tocky Vibes disses soldiers
Tocky Vibes says he was moved to pen "Zvitori Nani" following acts of brutality on civilians by the army and police, claiming his pregnant wife had been beaten by soldiers without justification....Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 15:29hrs | 5102 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tocky Vibes blasts army, police for killing civilians
DANCEHALL chanter Tocky Vibes has made a bold statement that he sings for the poor and is ready to die for them, following the release of his single Zvitori Nani that was influenced by recent incident...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 08:40hrs | 1194 | 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 | 410 | by Staff reporter
Masuku poised for Bosso return
FORMER Highlanders midfielder Nqobizitha Masuku could be set for a return to the club he turned out for in 2015 following an unfruitful stay at Zambian side Buildcon.Masuku (25) joined Buildco...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 08:09hrs | 798 | by Staff reporter
American TV partners Zimbabwe artistes
American television presenter Jerry "Kojo" Robinson is in the country hunting for content to use on his show Music4U, a move which is set to expose local artistes to international audience.Koj...Published: 22 May 2018 at 13:11hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
Dembare's Zuze off to a winning start
Bulawayo Chiefs 0 - 1 DynamosA FIRST-HALF strike by Quality Kangadzi powered struggling giants Dynamos to victory as new interim coach Biggie Zuze enjoyed a perfect start to life in the hottest se...Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:31hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah returns to South Africa
MUKUDZEI Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah will this Easter weekend make a much-awaited return for two dates with his fans in Cape Town and Johannesburg.The lanky artist is one of the most-loved artists...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 14:47hrs | 2082 | by Staff reporter
Tocky, Madzibaba collabo causing waves
ZlM DANCEHALL chanter, Tocky Vibes - real name Obey Makamure - has collaborated with Kubatakwashe Choral Group in a new song titled Muzita Rashe.The song is causing waves in the music industry...Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 15:16hrs | 2748 | by Staff reporter
Terry Africa and Zim Top Producer, Young DLC collaborate
South Africa based DJ and Coke Studio Africa 2017 producer, Young DLC (Born Darlington Chikwewo) who was recently in Zimbabwe during the festive season holidays, has cooked a simmering single together...Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 06:05hrs | 647 | by Agencies
Pregnant smallhouse's stunt goes horribly wrong
A Cheeky smallhouse who went to her married boyfriend's home in the middle of the night is licking her wounds in hospital after the man's wife teamed up with her sisters to beat her to within an inch ...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 06:38hrs | 1687 | by Staff reporter
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 | 753 | by Tafi Mhaka
Busy Signal gig abandoned in Bulawayo
The Busy Signal show was called off yesterday in Bulawayo after violence broke off. Missiles were thrown on stage after Winky D walked off the stage complaining about the poor sound. Busy Signal did n...Published: 05 Aug 2017 at 15:42hrs | 3621 | by Staff reporter
Bosso invades Beitbridge
HIGHLANDERS embark on their first Castle Lager Premiership game outside Bulawayo when they take on Tsholotsho in a potentially explosive encounter at Dulivhadzimu Stadium in Beitbridge this afternoon....Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 06:51hrs | 727 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City humble Chicken Inn
Bulawayo City 2 - 1 Chicken InnDETERMINED Bulawayo City edged former Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions Chicken Inn for the third time in a row in an exciting derby match played at Barbo...Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 08:18hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
Tocky Vibes drops new album
Zim dancehall sensation Tocky Vibes says the times are different and he will hit the entertainment circles like never before as he promotes his new 15-track album known as Tirabhuru a.k.a Kwata Zonke....Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 17:30hrs | 1409 | by Staff Reporter
Am accustomed to death rumours - Tocky Vibes
Highly rated artist in the Zimbabwean music arena - Tocky Vibes has said he is now used to death rumours on him.Early this week he was involved in an accident.Speculation on social med...Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 06:08hrs | 1234 | by Thobekile Zhou
Tocky Vibes bounces back, unleash 'trouble'
Zim dancehall act Tocky Vibes says he is ready to release his second album titled Tiraburu (Kwatazonke).The track Tirabura which according to him has few lines on flamboyant Wicknell Chivayo....Published: 08 Jun 2016 at 13:26hrs | 3219 | by Staff reporter
Sulu dumps studio, plans new album
DENDERA crooner Suluman “Sulu” Chimbetu has dumped Vialy Studios, a stable he helped fortify as a music production power house.Vialy Studios was set up in 2012 and is owned by Oliver Mtuku...Published: 15 May 2016 at 14:37hrs | 3655 | by Prince Mushawevato
CAPS United post first league win over Dynamos in 7 years
Dynamos 0 - 1 CAPS United CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe turned back the hands of time at Rufaro yesterday and hinted the Green Machine Class of 2016 could be on their way to greatness after th...Published: 02 May 2016 at 11:52hrs | 3197 | by Eddie Chikamhi
Dembare gets Gwekwerere clearance
DYNAMOS secretary-general Webster Chikengezha believes the arrival of Evans Gwekwerere will help boost the Glamour Boys' options in attack after the club finally got his International Transfer Certifi...Published: 29 Apr 2016 at 06:53hrs | 3321 | by Eddie Chikamhi
Winky D arrested for £16K fraud
Popular ZImdancehall singer Winky D and his manager Jonathan Banda were last week arrested for fraud after failing to payback a United Kingdom promoter, Luther Pazvakavambwa, whom they allegedly swind...Published: 14 Feb 2016 at 09:22hrs | 4210 | by Staff Reporter
Going For Africa Gold: Bethen Steals Africa's Gospel Music Limelight
Famous God anointed African Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa's Permican Award of Excellency winning songstress and the architect and brainchild behind 2015 African Golden Virtual Awards Best African Group g...Published: 04 Feb 2016 at 18:44hrs | 2752 | by Maxwell Teedzai in Harare
Tocky Vibes refuses to perform in Kwekwe
Dancehall musician Tocky Vibes brew another shocker over the weekend after he refused to perform in Kwekwe without a band.The musician was scheduled to perform at Mbizo Inn together with Peter...Published: 25 Jan 2016 at 23:20hrs | 4520 | by Tawanda Marwizi
Audius Mtawarira bares soul in new album
HE is one of the pioneers of the urban grooves genre of music that hit the country at the turn of the millennium although most of his compositions had an RnB bias.That was before the man - A...Published: 13 Dec 2015 at 09:02hrs | 2219 | by Staff reporter
Mom watches son's suicide
A 36-YEAR-OLD man from Victoria Falls died after allegedly downing a bottle of poison as his mother watched.Father of four, Nkululeko Mathe allegedly drank Bols brandy popularly known as Tocky...Published: 03 Dec 2015 at 05:53hrs | | by Leonard Ncube
Bulawayo's all-female imbube group makes DStv top 10
BULAWAYO's all-female imbube group, Nobuntu, was last week added onto the Zim Top 10 music video chart show which airs on DStv's Zambezi Magic channel.On a night when ExQ and Roki with hit tra...Published: 17 Oct 2015 at 10:49hrs | 5388 | by Bulawayo's all-female imbube group makes DStv top 10
Dembare throw title race wide open
Chicken Inn 0 - 1 DynamosCHAMPIONS Dynamos blew the riveting Castle Lager Premiership title race wide open when they ground out a crucial win over leaders Chicken Inn at Barbourfields yester...Published: 28 Sep 2015 at 06:33hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Church ropes in Bev to boost attendance
Victory World International Ministries led by Pastor Paul Sanyangore has hired pole dander Beverly Sibanda to entertain believers at his ' "Super Sunday" service.The controversial dancer-c...Published: 25 Aug 2015 at 07:19hrs | 4991 | by Staff Reporter
Oliver Mtukudzi falls ill
There was chaos at CSC club in Chinhoyi after Oliver Mtukudzi failed to turn up for a show due to illness.Mtukudzi was billed to perform alongside Suluman Chimbetu and Soul Jah Love.S...Published: 24 Aug 2015 at 22:28hrs | | by Tawanda Marwizi
Tocky collapses before show
Dancehall musician Tocky Vibes collapsed on his way to a show in Glendale on Monday and was forced to cancel the gig after being hospitalised.The musician was billed to perform with Leonard Zh...Published: 13 Aug 2015 at 19:30hrs | 5107 | by Staff reporter
Winky D accused of fraud
Zimdancehall sensation Winky D is at loggerheads with promoter Luther Pazvakavambwa of Digital One Promotions, who is accusing the musician of fraud after he failed to perform in the United Kingdom d...Published: 18 May 2015 at 08:19hrs | 5 | by Sophia Chese and Brenda Phiri
Xenophobia grounds Prophet Magaya
The recent wave of attacks on some African immigrants in South Africa has led to a postponement of a Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) ministries crusade which was slated for that country this m...Published: 03 May 2015 at 04:19hrs | 4569 | by Fatima Bulla
Mugabe hosts children's party - Live
1639: President Mugabe has left the venue.1637: The skills that we acquire through education especially at vocational centres will no doubt contribute to the successful implementation of ZimAs...Published: 17 Apr 2015 at 15:23hrs | 3848 | by Felex Share and Costa Mano
Sandra Ndebele receives vehicle at album launch
ON Thursday evening, Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi launched her seventh album - Izenzo to much pomp and fanfare. Complete with a red carpet, the event contained all the elements required to bring an A list c...Published: 21 Mar 2015 at 08:29hrs | 4921 | by Bruce Ndlovu
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