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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 | 7 | 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 | | by Staff reporter
'Fired' Zimura board member defiant
Chipfumbu was responding to a story published early this week in which ZIMURA spokesperson Alexio Gwenzi said the organisation had fired him as the leader of the team which reported fraud allegations ...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:39hrs | 1 | 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 | 3 | 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 | | by Tarisai Mudahondo
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
Nexus of politics, music and snoozing masses
A FEW weeks ago, the country's social media streets were abuzz with what I call the "resurrection act" of one self-styled prophet and, to some folks, a sacrilegious poseur.This act was the act...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:09hrs | | by Addy Kudita
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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | by Staff reporter
Senators, women's quota, provincial council members
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has named the senators elected in some of the country's provinces and members of the National Assembly elected under the women's quota system.These are:...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 19:48hrs | | 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 | | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers strike in Beitbridge
A TAXI DRIVER and an illegal forex dealer lost a vehicle, cellphones and cash to armed robberies in two separate incidences in Beitbridge.Matabeleland South police spokesperson, Inspector Phil...Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Sex is demanded everywhere'
She has seen it all but principles have guided her to be what she is today. From city of Kings to the capital city, she has done quite well in the industry. A jack of all trades aptly describes Charle...Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 15:16hrs | | by Latwell Nyangu
Zimbabwe police raid DJs in search of pirated music
POLICE in Bulawayo allegedly confiscated DJs' laptops last week as they embarked on a crackdown on people in possession of pirated entertainment products.According to local media, the blit...Published: 23 Nov 2016 at 22:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
A United Zanu-PF is good for Zimbabwe
The recent statements by the First Lady, Dr Grace Mugabe, who is also Zanu-PF Secretary for Women Affairs, clarifying the issue of having a woman to be one of the party's Vice Presidents, is not only ...Published: 05 Oct 2016 at 13:40hrs | | by Chadzimura Mhute
Intention to sue leaders of violent protests commendable
A local civic organization, Citizens Against Violence and Anarchy (CAVAA) Trust, intends to fund lawsuits against leaders of recent violent demonstrations witnessed in Zimbabwe that resulted in rampan...Published: 15 Sep 2016 at 13:28hrs | | by Chadzimura Mhute
Who is sponsoring anti-Zimbabwe government demonstrations?
Zimbabwe faced ugly scenes of violent demonstrations at the hands of political opposition elements and their appendages. The demonstrations, which caused untold mayhem in the country, were staged in p...Published: 07 Sep 2016 at 09:08hrs | | by Chadzimura Mhute
MDC-T a terrorist organisation
The Oxford English Dictionary defines terrorism as "the unofficial or unauthorised use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims." It also defines a terrorist as "a person who uses...Published: 30 Aug 2016 at 12:40hrs | | by Chadzimura Mhute
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries doing a good job
Prophetic Healing and deliverance Ministries, led by the charismatic Prophet Walter Magaya should be commended for supplementing government efforts to create employment and deliver housing to Zimbabwe...Published: 15 Aug 2016 at 16:25hrs | | by Chadzimura Mhute
I'm married to a hothead
Dear Mai Chisamba, my heart is bleeding as I write to you. I am happily married and we are blessed with four kids. My husband is 37 and I am 35 and we have been married for a decade. My youngest child...Published: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:21hrs | | by Mai Chisamba
1ns and 2s with Dj-Sticha - No Mashayana, let's talk Music Publishing.
Earning a living from art. It's what every artist wants. But it can be hard, particularly for musicians. The competition is fierce, the supply of music is huge and the barrier of entry at an all time ...Published: 19 Jul 2016 at 10:23hrs | 1 | by Dj-Sticha
Mujuru should not take Zimbabweans for fools
At her Masvingo rally held recently, Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) leader, Joice Mujuru told the world that she intended to serve one term as President of Zimbabwe if elected to the position in the 20...Published: 13 Jul 2016 at 10:19hrs | | by Chadzimura Mhute
Regime change agenda behind Zimbabwe riots
It has become as clear as clean glass that the current riots obtaining in our beloved Zimbabwe were hatched by regime change agents who are puppets of the USA and Britain. These malcontents are using ...Published: 06 Jul 2016 at 15:07hrs | | by Chadzimura Mhute
Sadc should assist Mozambique
Every right thinking African should be worried about the violence unfolding in our sister country, Mozambique, at the instigation of RENAMO led by Alfonzo Dhlakama. RENAMO has caused untold su...Published: 08 Jun 2016 at 10:01hrs | | by Chadzimura Mhute
MDC-T hallucinating
My departed grandfather (may his dear soul rest in eternal peace) used to tell me that one might enjoy lying to others but it is dangerously suicidal to lie to yourself.The Movement for Democr...Published: 31 May 2016 at 15:16hrs | | by Chadzimura Mhute
1ns and 2s with DJ-Sticha - 10 steps to building a single release campaign
Before ngihlal' endabeni, I'd like to tell y'all ukuthi very soon uKhuxmaan no Sticha will be releasing a house single tittled "NGEKE NGIVUME", now asihlal' endabeni ke.The music industry is f...Published: 30 Mar 2016 at 11:02hrs | | by DJ-Sticha
1ns and 2s with DJ-Sticha - Registering with Samro (Southern African Music Rights Organization)
People enjoy YOUR song during weekends. YOUR music gets played all over. The clubs, DJ’s and pubs MAKE THEIR MONEY, but do YOU earn a cent? Are YOU registered with SAMRO or ZIMURA to collect fees fr...Published: 05 Feb 2016 at 09:07hrs | | by DJ-Sticha
ZiFM caught in royalties storm
THE Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) has said artists whose songs are being played on ZiFM will have to wait a bit longer to get royalties as the station has "not paid enough funds that wo...Published: 29 May 2015 at 17:06hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Mugabe's Zanu-PF politburo ignores Grace's demands
Yesterday's much-anticipated politburo meeting ended in the dark and with a whimper, as expectations Vice President Joice Mujuru would be put under severe pressure or even be sacked, as vociferously d...Published: 25 Oct 2014 at 20:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bev risk being fined $700 or being jailed for up to 2 years
DANCE groups in Zimbabwe risk being fined $700 or alternatively being jailed for up to two years after it emerged that they are performing without licences.According to Zimbabwe Music Rights ...Published: 10 May 2014 at 06:23hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Sniper drops new 'Silver Bullet'
Dancehall musician, Sniper Storm, known in the music industry as The General, has released his seventh album titled "Silver Bullet".The 12-track album, which was launched in Harare, has such t...Published: 05 Apr 2014 at 13:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Govt orders television, radio stations to pay musicians their royalties
GOVERNMENT has ordered local television and radio stations to pay up royalties to musicians who receive airplay for their upkeep as music was their source of income.Speaking at the launch of ...Published: 05 Apr 2014 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Albert Nyathi to collaborate with Iyasa
Dub poet Albert Nyathi and Iyasa have teamed up to create a song titled What's Up that focuses on the negative effects of social media.Iyasa director Innocent Nkululeko Dube told the Daily Ne...Published: 17 Feb 2014 at 17:16hrs | | by Arts reporter
Forgery allegations hits MDC-T
THE MDC-T has filed an application at the nomination court seeking to withdraw nomination papers filed by nine of its Chitungwiza members after it emerged that they allegedly used forged party documen...Published: 08 Jul 2013 at 08:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mubobobo man's huts burnt after he was caught with 58 women's panties
Arsonists widely believed to be angry husbands have burnt and erased to the ground the homestead of a Zaka man convicted of using juju to sleep with scores of married women in the village (mubobobo)....Published: 10 Jan 2013 at 07:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zim musicians and composers takes ZBC to court
Enraged musicians and composers have taken Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) to court for failing to pay them royalties worth over US$700 000.Musicians allege that they have not been pai...Published: 11 Jun 2012 at 15:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Workshops to empower musicians with artists' rights
In a bid to empower and equip composers and musicians in Zimbabwe with copyright laws and artists' rights , the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association, (ZIMURA) is going conduct a series of workshops...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 10:02hrs | | by Moyo Roy
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