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Mnangagwa grants Rahman Gumbo state-assisted funeral
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has accorded late Rahman Gumbo a state assisted funeral as Zanu-PF appeared Wednesday to have hijacked the Zimbabwe national football team and Highlanders legend's funeral...Published: 16 Nov 2023 at 05:57hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Was Rhodesia safer for civilian activists than under a brutal blood-thirsty Zimbabwe regime?
When I was a little boy, we loved listening to "Chimurenga", or liberation struggle songs, that our gallant Zimbabwean musicians belted out, as a way of e...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 07:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tuku's unreleased music stolen
TODAY marks exactly three years to the day legendary music icon and national hero Dr Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi breathed his last. The revered and highly decorated musician died at the age of 66, and had ...Published: 23 Jan 2022 at 07:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No hero status for Zex Manatsa
Government has granted a State-assisted funeral for the late musician Zexie Manatsa despite calls for him to be declared liberation hero. The legendary musician succumbed to cancer on Thursday at Pari...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
State-assisted funeral for Zexie Manatsa
Veteran musician, songwriter and religious preacher Zexie Manatsa, has been accorded a State-assisted funeral, with Acting President Constantino Chiwenga hailing his contribution to the country's libe...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Zex Manatsa dies
The legendary musician Zex Manatsa has died. According to his Team running his Facebook page, Manatsa succumbed to cancer. The legendar...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 11:56hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zexie Manatsa diagnosed with cancer
Yesteryear musician Zexie Manatsa has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells that can cause damage to the bones, immune system and kidneys. The "Tea Hobvu" hitmaker took to soc...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Steve Dyer dedicates song to Tuku
South African music star Steve Dyer said he has a dedication song for the late Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi titled, "Ko Sale Izibongo - Kufa Izinsizwa", which he will play at the Tuku Concert scheduled for ...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mushava's valentine in austerity and Zimbabwe's political economy
A few weeks ago, I wrote on Stan Mushava's autobiographical poetry anthology, Rhyme and Resistance and it has become a habit for me to check on his Facebook page for any latest poetry. On this Valenti...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 09:35hrs | 1 | by Brian Maregedze
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 | | 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 | | by Maxwell Sibanda
Academics to be celebrated at Zim Achievers UK ceremony
Four distinguished academics will be honoured with the Chairman's Honorary Distinction Award for their contribution to academia across all areas that include leadership, teaching and research....Published: 10 May 2018 at 07:38hrs | 2 | by Tidi Kwidini
Thomas Mapfumo miss Oliver Mtukudzi
Exiled Chimurenga music star Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo says contrary to popular opinion, he has always been friends with fellow Zimbabwean music legend Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi.The two artistes, ...Published: 11 Jul 2017 at 12:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zexie Manatsa's youngest son to launch first album with wife
Musician, Zex Taku Manatsa is following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Zexie Manatsa with the launch of his first album, Friends in Christ.Named after his father, Zex Jnr is the you...Published: 06 Jul 2017 at 07:09hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Nathaniel Manheru exposes self
Permanent secretary of information George Charamba said he is paying tribute to the late liberation singer Dickson Chingaira aka Cde Chinx, by disclosing that he is the shadowy character Nathaniel Man...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 13:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zexie Manatsa is back
Music legend Zexie Manatsa's legacy appears not to be in danger of dying anytime soon.The 73-year-old is the man who belted yesteryear hits such as Makepekepe, Chipo Chiroorwa, Bambo Mwakwatil...Published: 16 May 2017 at 13:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is a corruption cultured government
It is nothing shocking when Harare City Council (HCC) fails to account for $208 million of public funds in Zimbabwe as it is clear corruption which is now part and parcel of the current Mugabe &...Published: 10 Apr 2017 at 07:58hrs | | by Pythias Makonese
Mhere, Bhebhe in collabo
Popular gospel musician Mathias Mhere has roped in South African based Joyous Celebration choir member Mkhululi Bhebhe and music legend Zexie Manatsa for his forthcoming 12-track album - 'Old Test...Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 12:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nick Mangwana's association with Zanu PF contravenes conditions of his continued stay in the UK
A political commentator Zexie Mashonga has said a Zanu PF United Kingdom Based official Nick Mangwana's conditions of his stay in the UK is being breached by his recent association with the murderous ...Published: 29 Dec 2016 at 04:13hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Coltrain Chimurenga nicodemously signs petition to deport Nick Mangwana
American Zanu PF apologist, Coltrain Chimurenga who leads the December 12 Movement in America that has been used as Zanu PF's Rent A Crowd to counter citizens protesting against Mugabe's regime in New...Published: 22 Dec 2016 at 17:48hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
African Safari awaits for Caps United
CAPS United F.C is a Zimbabwean football club based in Harare. Formed in 1973, the team rose to prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It used to be called "Cup Kings" because of the way th...Published: 29 Nov 2016 at 13:02hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni
Sulu weds Linda, chooses Jah Prayzah as best man
Serial award-winner Jah Prayzah will be the best man when Suluman Chimbetu weds Linda Samuriwo on December 3 at Zimbali Gardens in Greendale, Harare.Suluman and Linda, who are blesse...Published: 21 Nov 2016 at 12:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe to blame for presiding over the destruction of Zimbabwe
A political commentator Zexie Mashonga has said if there is any one to blame for the economic destruction of Zimbabwe, it is President Robert Mugabe as he took a country with vibrant economy from I...Published: 31 Oct 2016 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF govt a disgrace- analyst
A political analyst Zexie Mashonga has said Zanu PF government is a serious disgrace after the prison officers took a #This Flag activists Linda Masarira to court in leg irons which he mocked a...Published: 26 Sep 2016 at 07:22hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
War vets mercenaries hired to liberate Mugabe family- analyst
A political analyst Zexie Mashonga has claimed that he views war veterans as mercenaries hired to liberate and protect President Robert Mugabe's family.This come in the wake of the forme...Published: 11 Apr 2016 at 06:40hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Lacoste only solution available for Zimbabwe crisis now- analyst
A political commentator Zexie Mashonga has claimed that the only solution to Zimbabwe's problems now is the faction led by Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa called Team Lacoste.Zanu PF governm...Published: 16 Mar 2016 at 05:48hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
People First now exposing their true colours they are still Zanu PF - analyst
A political commentator Zexie Mashonga has said the Joice Mujuru led People First is now showing its true identity that it is still Zanu PF following media reports that its spokesperson Rugare Gumbo a...Published: 06 Feb 2016 at 08:42hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu PF allows an array of unconstitutional things- analyst
The political commentator Zexie Mashonga has accused the ruling Zanu PF government for allowing a lot of unconstitutional things to be done in the country such as Chiefs being partisan."There ...Published: 20 Jan 2016 at 05:54hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes
Why Mujuru's meetings are not disrupted while other opposition parties are barred from holding meetings-analyst
A political analyst Zexie Mashonga has questioned why former Vice President Joice Mujuru's People First project does not face challenges on holding meetings in the country while other political partie...Published: 18 Jan 2016 at 05:46hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe needs another GNU
A political commentator Zexie Mashonga has said Zimbabwe needs another government of National Unity to save the economy."Zimbabwe needs a GNU as soon as yesterday and that's a fact. Now the be...Published: 17 Jan 2016 at 06:12hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Ministers need to be investigated by taxman
A political commentator Zexie Mashonga has said Zimbabwean ministers need to be investigated by taxman, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority over their spending and property they own as to how they managed ...Published: 07 Jan 2016 at 06:05hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu PF rapped over Mugabe life presidency
The staunch supporter of former vice president Joice Mujuru, Zexie Mashonga has rebuked the ruling Zanu PF for adopting a stance of having President Robert Mugabe as a life president a move he s...Published: 20 Dec 2015 at 05:57hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu PF please rest Mugabe
Zanu PF has been urged to rest President Robert Mugabe in view that he is now too old to rule the country.A political commentator Zexie Mashonga pleaded with the ruling Zanu-PF to please "rest...Published: 11 Dec 2015 at 05:48hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Sanctions are for beating and killing their sons and daughters, analyst tells Zanu PF
A political commentator Zexie Mashonga has warned the ruling Zanu PF members that the sanctions imposed on them were because they beat up and killed the white community during the farm invasions in Zi...Published: 08 Dec 2015 at 05:57hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Analyst hails smooth power transfer in Tanzania, bemoans state of affairs in Zim
A Zimbabwean Political commentator Zexie Mashonga has hailed the smooth transfer of power in Tanzania and condemned the state of affairs in Zimbabwe a country which has only one president for the ...Published: 23 Nov 2015 at 05:36hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Tsvangirai, Mujuru combination a political game changer for Zim
Political commentator Zexie Mashonga has said the combination of MDC-T president Morgan Tsvangirai and People First leader former Vice President Joice Mujuru will be a great political change game for ...Published: 17 Nov 2015 at 13:49hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
'Zanu-PF erred in chaotic land reform programme'
A social and political commentator Zexie Mashonga has posted on facebook condemning the land reform programme saying the biggest mistake that Zanu-PF did was to embark on a fast track land reform ...Published: 08 Nov 2015 at 18:41hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
TelOne cuts workers salaries
The Zimbabwe's only landline company TelOne has reportedly slashed the workers salaries by 15% with effect from August 1 a development that has sparked out cry from the already suffering workers....Published: 21 Aug 2015 at 01:08hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu PF likened to Boko haram, Al-Shebbab
MDC-T senior member Job Sikhala have lambasted members of the ruling Zanu PF for pretending as if the land only belong to Zanu PF after they invaded the farm owned by former Hurungwe West MP Temba...Published: 29 Apr 2015 at 05:16hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
SA official claim Zim government never helped it during war - Sikhala
...social commentators cliam Mbeki was the one arrested and incarcerated at Khami prison by Zanu PF. MDC-T official Job Sikhala has said a South Afr...Published: 27 Apr 2015 at 05:58hrs | | by Stevenson Jackson
Thomas Mapfumo drops new album
Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo's new album titled Danger Zone will finally be launched at the Book Café on February 17.Metro Studios director Emion Sibindi, whose company is jointly d...Published: 09 Feb 2015 at 16:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Quartet charged for stealing deadly explosives
KADOMA - A FOUR-MEMBER robbery gang pounced on two Kadoma gold mines, early this month and allegedly stole an assortment of explosives and other valuable property, NewsDay reports.The fou...Published: 17 Nov 2014 at 07:45hrs | | by Court Reporter
Zhakata cancels gigs for 'spiritual reasons'
Leonard Zhakata is moving slowly from the music world and more into church matters as he undertakes more work for the United Family International Church. So far he has cancelled one show that was sche...Published: 31 Dec 2012 at 21:41hrs | | by Arts reporter
Zimbabwean voter, this time beware!
Some decades ago, Zexie Manatsa and his band sang, "Vaparidzi vawanda, handichaziva wekutevera. Baba ndadzungaira…" (Too many preachers, I don't know which one to foll...Published: 03 Aug 2012 at 05:53hrs | | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Ditch Gukurahundi-syndrome, the destiny of Bulawayo Music lies in the Matabele
The 'Bulawayo Music Industry In Doldrums' article was originally published in the Daily News' website on the 30th of June 2011, written by the newspaper's own ...Published: 30 Jun 2011 at 22:00hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Mtukudzi, Manatsa launches a 14 track album
Tendai Manatsa and Selmor Mtukudzi have launched their joint project, an album titled "Live". The couple also unveiled the accompanying DVD to the album."Live" is a 14-track album which carrie...Published: 24 Jun 2011 at 09:21hrs | 6 | by Mafu Sithabile
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