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Cop's wife issues death threats to husband's 'girlfriend'
Memory, the wife of a police officer based in Guruve, Charles "Tocky" Matiza, has allegedly threatened to kill her husband's girlfriend, giving her only six days to live.The threats were repor...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:12hrs | 1139 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Dhuterere 'blasts' manager, promoter
Musician Mambo Dhuterere has expressed his disappointment after his planned tour to the United Kingdom was canceled due to a dispute between his manager and the promoter.In a Facebook statemen...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:23hrs | 610 | by Staff reporter
Dhuterere pulls the plug on UK Music Festival participation
Popular Zimbabwean gospel artist Mambo Dhuterere will not be performing at this weekend's Africa Music Festival in the UK. He chose to withdraw from the event due to a disagreement with the festival's...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 18:54hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
Afro-jazz sensation Berita to perform at Zimfest Live
The Bulawayo-born 'queen of soul' will serenade crowds at this year's annual festival taking place at the weekendSouth Africa-based Zimbabwean musician Berita has joined a glowing lineup of ar...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 09:55hrs | 10 | by Tidi Kwidini
UK: Zimfest Live reveal exciting 2023 line-up for Herts Showground
New and familiar names including Killer T, Tocky Vibes, Berita, Musa Keys and Sha Sha have been added to the line-up, as revealed in the latest stage announcement.Zimfest Live will return in J...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 09:19hrs | 5 | by Tidi Kwidini
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
Maradona vs. Messi: Who Is Better?
Debate rages over who's better between Maradona or Messi, both famed for their skills, number 10 jerseys, and left-footed play. Read our blog to find the answer. In the world of soccer, two...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 10:31hrs | 23 | by Staff Reporter
All set for the 21st Old Mutual NAMA awards
The stage is set for the 21st National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe tomorrow at the Harare International Conference Centre, with the organisers aiming to provide a unique ex...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 22:01hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Duo aims to export Zimbabwe music
GWERU-BASED duo of Nathan Marufu (27) and Munyaradzi Machaya (25) said its recently established Prime MediaZW is meant to showcase the country's music. beyond the borders.Speaking to NewsDay L...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hwange power station expansion inches closer to completion
SIGNIFICANT progress has been made on the US$1,5 billion Hwange Thermal Power Station Unit 7 and 8 expansion project, whose completion is now more than 84 percent as the country inches closer to energ...Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
10-man Chiefs fall to Dembare
Bulawayo Chiefs 0 - 2 DynamosTEN man star studded Bulawayo Chiefs had their first-choice goalkeeper David Bizabani as well striker Obriel Chirinda to blame when they succumbed to defeat at the han...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:25hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Drunk Tarumbwa chucked out of camp
VETERAN striker Obadiah Tarumbwa was reportedly chucked out by Bulawayo Chiefs after he joined the team's camp late and in a drunk stupor ahead of their game against Chicken Inn a fortnight ago. ...Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 05:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'I am inspired by Macheso,' says Kujo
Zimbabwe's finest bass guitarist Kudakwashe "Kujo" Yanika said he is inspired by King of Sungura Alick Macheso.Kujo is in current...Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 14:53hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Coming in of Sakunda has made things difficult for us: Highlanders
HIGHLANDERS acting chief executive officer Ronald Moyo says the coming in of Sakunda Holdings as their principal sponsor has made it difficult for them to sign some of their targeted players as sellin...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 18:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Warriors 2022 AFCON squad
THE Warriors embark on a fresh battle on the continent this Monday when they face Senegal in their first match at the rescheduled 2021 AFCON finals in Cameroon.Zimbabwe were drawn in Group B a...Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Knives out over Shiri estate
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has launched an investigation into the alleged illegal sale of part of the late national hero and Lands and Agriculture minister Perrance Shiri's estate....Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Tocky vibes unfazed by fashion police
The social media streets can be unforgiving but Tocky Vibes is not letting the stick he has been getting from that front break him. The dancehall chanter has been trending of late because of his rathe...Published: 07 May 2021 at 11:46hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
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 | 3 | 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 | | 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
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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 11 | 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 | | 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 | | 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
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 | 5 | 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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 1 | 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 | 2 | 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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | by Maxwell Teedzai in Harare
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