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Top lawyer withdraws from trial amid police intimidation claims
A prominent Harare lawyer, Musindo Hungwe, has sensationally withdrawn from representing one of the suspects in the high-profile trial of armed robber Godknows Machingura, citing threats from police o...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:15hrs | 1475 | by Staff reporter
Zimra seizes Hwindi President's car
Popular Zimdancehall artist Bessel Mugo Parewa, known as Hwindi President, has taken to social media to voice his frustration after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) impounded his vehicle as part...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 16:01hrs | 10208 | by Staff reporter
Winky D slapped with copyright strikes
The now-defunct music label, Kenako Muzik, has resurfaced to assert its claim for royalties from Winky D, a prominent figure in Zimdancehall.Over the weekend, Kenako Muzik made a move to asser...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:41hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Jah Signal engages the Charambas
Disgraced Zimdancehall artiste, Jah Signal, who is under fire over copyrights issues with Pastor Charles and Olivia Charamba says he has reached an amicable position with the gospel couple.Thi...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 13:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
King Shaddy keeps his fingers crossed over 'Machira Chete'
YouTube pulled down Zimdancehall star Jah Signal's Sweetie video over a copyright violation claim made by gospel musician Charles Charamba.The video which led to the Zimdancehall chanter's ris...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 12:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jah Signal apologises to Charambas
Zimdancehall artist Jah Signal has issued an apology to gospel musicians Charles and Olivia Charamba for copyright infringement, leading to the removal of two of his tracks from YouTube.Jah Si...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 08:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jah Signal, Charambas clash over copyright claim - YouTube pulls down track
YouTube removed Zimdancehall artist Jah Signal's music video for "Sweetie" due to a copyright infringement complaint filed by gospel musician Charles Charamba.The video, which played a signifi...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 05:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Holy Ten diss Winky D, receives fierce backlash
Controversial hip hop artist Holy Ten has been at the receiving end of a fierce backlash on social media following his recent threats to "end" Zimdancehall guru Winky D's career.Holy Ten who i...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 10:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dark underbelly of pickpocketing in Harare CBD
AWARD-WINNING Zimdancehall chanter Killer T aptly captured Harare central business district in his chartbusting song Masuspect whose lyrics partly go: "Vapfanha vacho vanobhosha masuspect. Havan...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:28hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Freeman questioned over links to robbers
Zimdancehall musician Freeman, real name Emegy Sylvester Chizanga, was yesterday questioned and released by police over allegations of associating with armed robbers accounted for last month after a g...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:25hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Stone and Water Resort unleashes Zimdancehall versus Sungura bash
Popular leisure spot Stone and Water Resort in Mvurwi is hosting a Zimdancehall versus Sungura Bashment on Christmas day.The bash will feature high-riding King Shaddy and Culture love in the Z...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 17:35hrs | 14 | by Paul Ndou
Killer T mourns Terry G
Prominent Zimdancehall singer Kelvin Killer T Kusikwenyu has mourned fellow musician Tichaona Terrence Terry G Green who died this afternoon.According to his manager Edison December, Terry G d...Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 15:16hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Stone and Water resort unleashes Sungura night
The God father of Sungura Nicholas (Senior lecturer) Zacharia is invading Mvurwi at the Luxurious Stone and Water resort on Saturday.Zacharia is being supported by Mvurwi based upcoming artist...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 20:29hrs | 14 | by Own Correspondent
Master H embarrassed in Mvurwi
Zimdancehall musician Hillary "Master H" Marufu was on Friday night embarrassed by his fans in Mvurwi after he performed for only 45 minutes rather than the agreed 2 hours at Tamu Tamu leisure centre....Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 18:40hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Musicians flock at journalist's birthday bash
A number of musicians are lined up at the Prominent freelance journalist Simbarashe "indaba boss" Sithole's birthday Bashment at Guruve hotel tomorrow.The bashment was organized by Guruve hote...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:02hrs | 5 | by Ndou Paul
Zimbabwean music is more than Chimurenga!
IN June 2023, the America-based National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) which organises arguably the most respected, well-known and much sought-after music awards in the world, the Gra...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 10 | by Tonderai Chiyindiko
Zanu-PF's Musanhi confident of victory in Bindura North
Zanu-PF politburo member Kenneth Musanhi remains the people's choice for the Bindura North National Assembly constituency as he continues to implement several projects aimed at empowering the youths....Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Harare Province targets 1,5m votes
Zanu-PF Harare Province Youth League has promised a resounding victory for President Mnangagwa and the ruling party in the harmonised elections, after getting most of their members to register for the...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:19hrs | | 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 | 2 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: ZANU-PF MP celebrates new car
Newly elected ZANU PF Mazowe South Member of Parliament Nobert Mazungunye was recorded celebrating the new vehicle he got from the party.While dancing to Zimdancehall singer Enzo Ishal s...Published: 04 May 2023 at 14:26hrs | 52 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Macheso speaks on 'forgotten' son
ALICK Macheso says he will not pay much attention to a Guruve man who has gone viral on social media claiming to be his son.The man, who identifies himself as Simbarashe Macheso, has given int...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:47hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Stella Chiweshe granted state assisted funeral
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent condolences and further granted a state assisted funeral on late Mbira music pioneering sensation Stella Chiweshe who succumbed to cancer aged of 76 at her Harare...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 13:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa salutes Winky D - 'Famba Winky Famba!'
Outspoken Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has heaped praises on Zimdancehall singer Wallace "WinkyD" Chirumiko after the release of his controversial album Eureka.Winky D has been a subject of ...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 09:29hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF youth secretary makes U-turn on Winky D's album criticism
Zanu-PF's secretary for youth affairs, Tinomuda Machakaire, has made a major climb down on his criticism against Zimdancehall kingpin, Wallace Chirumiko, better known as Winky D, urging fellow critics...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Rape accused Zimdancehall maker arrested
Fugitive Zimdancehall producer Tafadzwa 'Levels' Kadzimwe has been arrested on allegations of raping his onetime lover, Ashley 'Shashl' Moyo.The Chillspot music maker is currently being held a...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:16hrs | | 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 | | by Staff reporter
Zimdancehall chanter stabbed to death after assaulting ex-wife
A Kwekwe based Zimdancehall chanter Gilbert Foya known as Dollar Vibes has been stabbed to death following a misunderstanding with his ex wife.Police confirmed the tragedy adding they are inve...Published: 22 Oct 2022 at 05:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Big Zulu endorses Lobengula boy, producer LA Beatz
ZIMBABWE-born LA Beatz is Big Zulu and Inkabi Nation's go to guy! The beat master who is behind Big Zulu's Imali Eningi single, came home in style, performing to a multitude of appreciative fans at th...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Killer T attacked for advertising show while bouncer's funeral still on
Zimdancehall artiste Killer T has been attacked by his fans on his Facebook page after he advertised his Harare show before the burial of his bounce...Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 23:26hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF youths pelted for hijacking music show
A GROUP of Zanu-PF youths was pelted after taking to the stage at a music show held at Harare Gardens at the weekend.The show was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of music stable Chillsp...Published: 23 May 2022 at 12:44hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
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 | 7 | 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
Pomp, fanfare at National Youth Day festivities
Thousands of youths from the country's 10 provinces yesterday gathered at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe Square in Harare to commemorate National Youth Day, running under the theme: "Alleviating substance ...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Mark Ngwazi takes Sungura to another level
Njanja Express boss Mark Ngwazi took Sungura music to another level over the weekend after pulling huge crowds in Mvurwi and Highfield over the weekend.On Saturday he was at Joy Centre Machipi...Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 14:22hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bev mesmerises Bulawayo once again
UNDOUBTEDLY talented, energetic and erotic raunchy dancer Bev is maturing like wine as every time she takes to the stage, she gives it her best.She was in Bulawayo again this past weekend and ...Published: 29 Nov 2021 at 16:11hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Controversy surrounds Soul Jah Love's estate
CONTROVERSY surrounds the late Zimdancehall chanter, Soul Jah Love's estate with producers and record labels being accused of releasing the late chanter's music without the knowledge of his family or ...Published: 24 Nov 2021 at 16:30hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter
'Java is mentally challenged and should not abuse ZANU PF,' Seh Calaz
Zimdancehall chanter Tawanda Seh Calaz Mumanyi has said socialite Passion Java is mentally challenged and should stop using ZANU PF to intimidate people.Speaking on national broadcaster Power ...Published: 18 Nov 2021 at 18:41hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF intensifies campaigns as Mnangagwa eyes 2023 election
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has injected ZW$73 million into Mashonaland East vocational training centres as Zanu-PF canvasses for youth support in its quest to garner five million votes in the 2023 g...Published: 19 Jun 2021 at 15:05hrs | | 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
'Legendary Macheso is humble,' says Freeman
Zimdancehall chanter Energy Silvester Chizanga better known as Freeman or HKD boss in the music industry has appreciated Sungura boss Alick Macheso for his humbleness in their joint venture.Fr...Published: 07 Jun 2021 at 16:38hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Seh Calaz criticises Mnangagwa's 2nd republic
DANCEHALL and reggae chanter Seh Calaz has taken a bold stance by recording a very critical song of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government. In a video circulating on social media, Seh Calaz...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 09:56hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Passion Java endorses Mnangagwa's 2023 re-election bid
CONTROVERSIAL celebrity prophet, Passion Java has endorsed Emmerson Mnangagwa's presidential re-election bid in the 2023 campaign.Zanu-PF has already confirmed Mnangagwa as their presidential ...Published: 24 May 2021 at 18:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Winky D demands US$12 000 from Magamba TV for copyright breach
PROMINENT Zimdancehall artiste, Wallace Chirumiko, popularly known as Winky D has slapped Magamba TV Network with a US$12 000 lawsuit for infringement of copyright after network reproduced and played ...Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa grants State assisted funeral for late actress 'Vimbai'
LATE former Studio 263 actress, Anne Nhira will receive a state assisted funeral, government has said.Nhira died last Tuesday from injuries sustained in a home robbery in Johannesburg's posh B...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 20:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Killer T blasted for wishing Mnangagwa a happy birthday
Zimdancehall chanter Killer T has been blasted by his fans on his Facebook page yesterday after he posted his picture with First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa wishing her a happy birthday.The pictur...Published: 04 Mar 2021 at 08:15hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Soul Jah Love sparks debate in Parliament
IT'S two weeks after his demise and subsequent burial, but Zimdancehall chanter and liberation hero Soul Jah Love born Soul Muzavazi Musaka continues to make waves from the grave.Today, Member...Published: 03 Mar 2021 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Soul Jah Love debacle exposes rot
A popular dancehall artiste, Soul Musaka, known to many as Soul Jah Love, passed on just under two weeks ago.What happened subsequently sparked the now fickle and feeble debate on the conferme...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Tawanda Majoni
How does Zimbabwe define its heroes?
I WANT to thank President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his team for the conferment of provincial war hero status on Saul Musaka, Soul Jah Love. I would like to thank him again for the conferment of national...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:50hrs | 9 | by Kurauone Chihwayi
'Independent body must confer hero status'
POLITICAL analysts have called on Zanu-PF to step aside and allow an independent body to confer hero status to deserving individuals to avoid contestations around the selection criteria and monopolisa...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 05:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
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