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Musicians call for reforms at Zimura
The conviction of Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) Executive Director Polisile Ncube Chimhini on fraud charges has reignited calls for sweeping reforms at the country's primary music rights ...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:19hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Zumra to appeal 'unfair' conviction
The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has announced plans to appeal the fraud conviction of its Executive Director, Polisile Ncube Chimhini, describing the ruling as "unjust" and based on mis...Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 16:06hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
Zimura boss convicted of fraud
The Executive Director of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA), Polisile Ncube, has been convicted of fraud following a court appearance in Harare today. She was remanded in custody and is e...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 17:16hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
Nust FM to spotlight Bulawayo talent
The National University of Science and Technology (Nust) FM has introduced a new radio segment titled Artistic Expressions, aimed at promoting emerging artists from Bulawayo and giving them a platform...Published: 18 Apr 2025 at 15:09hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter
Unpacking the Great Legal Controversy: Zimura vs Nacz and the Zimbabwe Musicians Association (Part 1)
The recent public disagreement between the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) and the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), (established under Chapter 25:07), along with the involvement of...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 18:17hrs | 574 | by Sindiso Shepherd Mazibisa
Justice Ministry suspends Zimura's controversial US$150 cover band tariff
The Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs has suspended a controversial US$150 tariff imposed by the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) on local cover bands and artistes, citing...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 17:18hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini celebrated at concert honouring his musical legacy
Friends, fans, and family will come together tomorrow to celebrate the life and career of one of Zimbabwe's music icons, Jeys Marabini, at a special concert in Bulawayo. The event, titled "Friends of ...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:45hrs | 63 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah stirs heated debate
JAH Prayzah has stirred heated debate in the arts sector after he banned the use of professional cameras at his shows citing infringement of his intellectual property rights.The stance by the ...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:51hrs | 13 | 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 | 16 | by Staff Reporter
Magwegwe to host gig to fight music piracy
THE Zimbabwe Musicians and General Arts Trustee (ZIMGAT) under the Zimbabwe Musicians Fund (ZMF) has organised a music show on June 10 and 11, 2023 at Magwegwe grounds in Bulawayo aimed at fighting mu...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini 'snubs' Harare invite
AFRO-POP musician Jeys Marabini has turned down calls by music promoters to move to Harare amid efforts to brace his successful musical career, citing his infinite love for Bulawayo.Speaking a...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zima nominees list detached from reality'
WHILE in other countries music awards have been hailed for recognising creativity, in Zimbabwe awards have been the subject of intense debate forcing many to lose interest in them.Several arti...Published: 10 May 2023 at 06:00hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Vee Mhofu calls for justice from ZIMURA
Self-styled and flamboyant mbira musician Virimai Nedenga "Vee Mhofu" has called for justice and fairness engagement of artistes and Zimbabwe Music Rights Association ( ZIMURA).Speaking at the...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 14:29hrs | 20 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
ZlMURA board member exposes Albert Nyathi
Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) board member Phillip Chipfumbu and other board members exposed how their chairman Albert Nyathi has been abusing his office by misusing funds that should ben...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 13:25hrs | 8 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Chiwenga mourns Stella Chiweshe
Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has described the late iconic songstress, Stella Chiweshe, as a cultural ambassador who worked hard to preserve Zimbabwe's culture and promote the country's tr...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 12:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
D'Banj sings praises for Mnangagwa upon arrival into Zimbabwe
Zanu-PF sympathiser and self-styled prophet Passion Java who was seemingly dissed for going broke in Winky D's latest offing Eureka has flown into the country Nigerian superstar D' Banj real name Olad...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 14:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Outcry over Insimbi ZeZhwane's 'inaudible vocals'
Rhumba music band, Insimbi ZeZhwane's latest album release has reignited the debate about their inaudible vocals, something that fans have always indicated each time the group releases new music....Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 18:43hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube gets bashing for buying Sandra Ndebele's album for US$8,500
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has taken some social media bashing after buying musician Sandra Ndebele's newly launched album for US$8,500.The treasury boss was a conspicuous dignitary among a...Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 19:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube pays US$8 500 for Sandra Ndebele's latest album
November 12, 2022, will go down in the history of the arts in Bulawayo and Zimbabwe, not only as a celebration of Sandra Ndebele's 20-year career but as the day an album launch united the arts sector....Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 05:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane drops first video
Fast-rising rhumba band Insimbi ZeZhwane has dropped its first video of their latest single Imbulumakhasane which they released over the weekend.The video was shot in South Africa where the aw...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:37hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimura gets new board members
THE future looks bright in the music industry as youthful musicians have been voted into the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) board.A meeting was held here in Harare at Zimbabwe Show...Published: 03 May 2022 at 16:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 | 2 | by Staff reporter
Qeqeshiwe is a national asset
She is a national asset!Actress-cum-musician Qeqeshiwe "Qeqe" Mntambo is floating on top of the cream after being nominated at this year's PPC Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA).She is nomin...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Passion Java and the Zimbabwe music industry: Friend or Foe?
Zimbabwe's music industry has the potential to generate significant economic and social benefits for the nation. Equally important, but less well understood, is the potential for a vibrant music indus...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 21:32hrs | 4 | by Courage Mlambo
WATCH: Nox, DJ Tira Stay with me song a hit!
URBAN grooves sensation Nox Guni is not letting his guard down as he has released yet another banger in the form of a song titled Stay With Me that features Durban's Finest, DJ Tira. Following...Published: 24 Jun 2021 at 08:26hrs | 1 | 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 | 2 | by Staff reporter
Albert Nyathi in life-saving projects
ALBERT Nyathi is working wonders at Kafusi Village - his rural home - in Gwanda, Matabeleland South.The renowned poet, musician, writer, actor and philanthropist seldom opens up about his pers...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 07:28hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Coventry wades into Black Umfolosi royalties saga
SPORT, Arts and Recreation minister Kirsty Coventry has promised to intervene in Black Umfolosi's tug of war with Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) over royalties which the Imbube outfit clai...Published: 31 Aug 2019 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Gospel singer and pastor is jailed for stealing hit song
A musician was jailed for two months on Tuesday with the option to pay a fine after he was convicted of stealing a song.Harare provincial magistrate Learnmore Mapiye also ordered radio station...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:36hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Gilmore Tee makes Forbes list
Global citizen Gilmore "Tee" Moyo has made it into this year's list of the Forbes Africa list of 30 under 30, a list which includes Africa's top entrepreneurs, entertainers and leaders and influencers...Published: 30 Jun 2019 at 09:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP arranged Macheso, Mangethe 'union'
BULILIMA West MP Dingumuzi Phuti was the brains behind the mega duet - Kumafaro - which featured the late songstress Beater Mangethe and sungura ace Alick Macheso.Credit also goes to Phuti, wh...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 09:46hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mugaba denies links with Mugabe sons
The persisting economic hardships bring no joy to the showbiz industry with a number of local arts promoters raising red flags over the situation, which they say has brought misery to the creative sec...Published: 05 May 2019 at 10:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi legacy under spotlight
The late music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi will be laid to rest at his rural home in Madziwa, Shamva district in Mashonaland Central province today, amid revelations that it was the musician's ch...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:11hrs | 5 | by STaff reporter
Chamisa's antics at Tuku funeral foiled
MDC Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa yesterday attempted to overshadow the late national hero Oliver Mtukudzi's send-off at the National Sports Stadium as he came face-to-face with protocol after bei...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa attempted to overshadow Tuku's send-off
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday attempted to overshadow the late national hero Oliver Mtukudzi's send-off at the National Sports Stadium as he came face to face with protocol after being ...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 18:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tuku a cultural icon, a world changer, a true superstar and legend
ICON. Superstar. Legend. Three words that have been used to describe departed Zimbabwe music icon Oliver Mtukudzi. Mtukudzi thoroughly deserved the accolade. His almost four-decades long music career ...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 09:28hrs | 13 | by Methuseli Moyo
Winky D goes into hiding
Multi-award winning dancehall musician Winky D is said gone into hiding after a suspected group of Zanu-PF activists visited his home, possibly to harass him, during last week's stayaway which left a ...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Musician taken to court for 'stealing' song
A MUTARE-based gospel diva Tsitsi Goba-Kavhukatema last week dragged to court upcoming Harare-based artiste, Tinotenda Katsande for releasing her track titled "Handitongwe nedzinza" without seeking co...Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 17:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reportwr
Zanu-PF threatens to end piracy
Zanu-PF has promised to stamp-out piracy, a monster that has ravaged the arts industry for decades, through the introduction of "strong legislation" next year.The resolution, among others, was...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 10:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZBC settled Vambe's payment, says Zimura
THE Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) has cleared the air over speculative reports that the late proficient drummer Douglas Vambe — who created the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) n...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Veteran DJ revives Zimbabwe music in UK
VETERAN United Kingdom-based wheel spinner Gqwetha Malinga affectionately known as DJ Gqwetha in the showbiz industry is set to revive Bulawayo music through hosting a gig dubbed the "Bulawayo Night"....Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 12:23hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
'Spurn unwanted sexual advances'
TOP filmmaker Marian Kunonga has urged women in the film industry to resist unwanted sexual advances and safeguard themselves to earn the respect of male stakeholders accused of considering women in t...Published: 18 May 2018 at 07:22hrs | 2 | by Staff rpeorter
Zimbabweans need change in the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Recreation
As I was listening to the radio some days ago, I was listening to studio 7 to be specific . I was touched by what I heard, it was during the burial of Lawrence Simbarashe popularly known as Mudhara bh...Published: 11 May 2018 at 16:30hrs | | by Belinda Chowa
I can't treat my music as a tuck-shop business, says Jah Prayzah
AFTER conquering Zimbabwe's music scene and achieving nearly all his goals at home, contemporary musician, Jah Prayzah (real name Mukudzei Mukombe), has set his sights on the rest of Africa, where oth...Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Shona exclusion a deliberate move, Khulumani FM says
NATIONAL broadcaster, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has justified the exclusion of the Shona language from it's commercial radio station Khulumani FM, saying it was a deliberate move as it ...Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 06:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Musakwa externalised $9 million according to Mnangagwa list
FORGOTTEN gospel musician and Zanu-PF activist, Elias Musakwa, has been named in the list of companies and individuals who externalised funds and have not heeded President Emmerson Mnangagwa's call to...Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 11:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans' naivety and gullibility our greatest weakness
I was amazed listening to last evening's Voice of America (VOA) Studio 7 news, whereby People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Tendai Biti was venting his disappointment with the cabinet appointed by Z...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 07:04hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Ndebeles are actually Shona'
THE NDEBELE people of Zimbabwe are so ignorant of the fact that they are actually Shona to the extent that white people take advantage of their situation to cause divisions in the country, Zimbabwe He...Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru confirms Cde Chinx links
Former vice president and National People's Party leader, Joice Mujuru, has spoken out for the first time on her links with the late musician, Dick "Cde Chinx" Chingaira, confirming to the Daily News ...Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 14:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru misses friends in Zanu-PF
Ever since she was pushed out of Zanu-PF in 2014, former vice president Joice Mujuru has struggled to set her political career on an upward trajectory.Upon exiting the ruling party, she found ...Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 14:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
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