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Madluphuthu dies
Renowned actor and comedian Oscar Mgudlwa, fondly known as Madluphuthu, has died.The actor, who had recently joined eTV's The Black Door, passed away at the age of 50.Details of what c...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:21hrs | 1609 | by Staff reporter
Mai TT apologises
In a dramatic U-turn, popular comedienne and socialite Mai TT has issued a heartfelt public apology to businesswoman Shingirayi Ziwange Jere, wife of CAPS United football boss and Zanu PF legislator F...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 19:12hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's beneficiaries of multiple vehicles
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has captured national attention with his flamboyant and relentless car donation spree, which has seen over 100 vehicles handed out to musicians, social media personalities...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:17hrs | 1529 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi sparks transformation at Mtetengwe primary school
The rural village of Mtetengwe, located 20 kilometers west of Beitbridge, experienced an extraordinary day of celebration and transformation recently, following a wave of attention sparked by a Januar...Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 14:49hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter
Have Zimbabweans become Chivayo's wives?
Have we lost all self-respect?One of the most disturbing spectacles unfolding in Zimbabwe today is the humiliating spectacle of grown men and women - from all walks of life - openly begging co...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 21:59hrs | 1129 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Kapfupi finally receives car after drunken stumble delayed handover
Popular comedian and musician Freddie Manjalima, widely known by his stage name Kapfupi, has finally taken delivery of his new Toyota Aqua, a gift from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, afte...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 12:19hrs | 834 | by Staff reporter
Kapfupi misses out on Aqua and cash gift after showing up drunk
Comedian Kapfupi failed to collect a Toyota Aqua vehicle and a $3,000 cash gift from businessman Wicknell Chivayo after arriving at the handover event in an intoxicated state.The incident has ...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:35hrs | 1673 | by Staff reporter
Kapfupi begs Chivayo for another car
Zimbabwean comedian Freddy Manjalima, popularly known as Kapfupi, has publicly appealed to flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo to gift him another car.Kapfupi, who was previously gifted a ...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:50hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
Mbongeni Ignatius Set to light up Bulawayo theatre
One of Bulawayo's most beloved comedians, Mbongeni Ignatius, is poised to make a grand return to the stage this Friday with his one-man show, Lei It Out, set to take place at the Bulawayo Theatre. Far...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:38hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
Man in dock for killing friend
Geza pushes govt into panic modeThe government has warned outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza that his days are numbered after he called for a two-day national shutdown to force President Emmerson ...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:13hrs | 1922 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe concerned over foreign hand in Geza protests
Security forces are fully prepared to handle any disturbances, and the Government remains resolutely committed to ensuring national stability, the Minister of State for National Security, Lovemore Mat...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 08:58hrs | 3164 | by Staff reporter
Zapu bemoans Zimbabwe's ailing health sector
The recent death of uGogo Rose Nyathi, "a Bulawayo celebrity, human rights activist, and informal comedian", who was laid to rest at Lady Stanley Cemetery highlighted some of the anomalies in our heal...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 13:06hrs | 417 | by Dr Themba Bulle, ZAPU Deputy Secretary for Health and Welfare
Mambo Dhuterere's four-track EP goes viral
Renowned gospel music artist Darlington Mutseta, popularly known as Mambo Dhuterere, has unveiled his highly anticipated Extended Play (EP) titled Kudenga kuna Manuwere. The project, which features fo...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:07hrs | 607 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to host The Prodigals Comedy Show
Get ready for a night of laughter and fun this holiday season as The Prodigals Comedy Show takes center stage at Cotton Lounge on December 20. The star-studded comedy event will feature four of Zimbab...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:52hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Sihlangu Dlodlo honoured
The Highlanders Football Club's chief executive officer, Sihlangu Dlodlo, was found dead at his Nketa home, prompting tributes from the Bulawayo City Council, which has honored him for his significant...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:47hrs | 1040 | by Staff reporter
Traditional Healer Gogo Chihoro to Open Office in Bulawayo This Saturday, Answering Calls from Matabeleland
Renowned traditional healer Gogo Chihoro will launch her long-awaited office in Bulawayo this Saturday. After receiving numerous calls from Matabeleland residents, who yearn for her renowned services,...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 20:09hrs | 1749 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZANU-PF Commissar harassed
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's close security and protocol (advance) teams who are part of the intelligence details have this Friday during Online National Anti-Sanctions petition pre-launch proceedin...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 20:30hrs | 1724 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
Jonasi falls short in America's Got Talent Season 19
The search for the first comedian to win America's Got Talent (AGT) without a puppet continues as Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi came close but fell short in his pursuit of the grand prize last ...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 11:29hrs | 1197 | by Staff reporter
Ntando van Moyo gig
Finally, it's happening!After disappointing fans with a postponed event, renowned comedian Ntando Van Moyo (pictured) is poised to make a grand comeback with a solo performance on 28 September...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:59hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Zimbabwean-born comedian makes Simon Cowell and Americans cry from LAUGHTER!
Comedian Learnmore Jonasi, a 31-year-old Pittsburgh resident born in Zimbabwe, is having a moment this summer on NBC's "America's Got Talent," making it into the Top 44 with his next appearance tonigh...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 16:41hrs | 1733 | by Staff reporter
Comedian challenges Khalanga Lenkosi to release the nudes
SOCIAL media comedian Sipho Mercent Nyathi has come out guns blazing saying social media influencer Khalanga Lenkosi wants to ruin his reputation and challenged her to release the nudes that she claim...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 07:05hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
KwaNtuthu Comedy takes shape
The KwaNtuthu Comedy Festival will take place from October 24 to 26 at the Bulawayo Theatre, featuring a theme of "Engage, Educate, Entertain." The festival's schedule includes a theatre performance o...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 10:17hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Khalanga Lenkosi spills dirt about comedian pal
Social media influencer Khalanga Lenkosi, whose real name is Sibusiso Khupe, recently stirred controversy by discussing fellow Bulawayo comedian Sipho Mercent Nyathi's intimate body parts in a viral v...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 08:19hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Tiffany Haddish defends Zimbabwe video after backlash
American comedian Tiffany Haddish faced backlash from some Zimbabweans after posting a TikTok video of her visit to a supermarket in Harare. In the video, Haddish expressed surprise at the store's siz...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:44hrs | 604 | by Staff reporter
Malawi swears in top comedian as vice-president
Top comedian-turned-politician Micheal Usi has been sworn as Malawi's vice-president at a ceremony held in parliament in the capital, Lilongwe.The 55-year-old replaces Saulos Chilima, who died...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 12:55hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean comedian mesmerises America's Got Talent
Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi achieved a remarkable feat on America's Got Talent (AGT), receiving the season's first coveted golden buzzer from his role model Terry Crews in Los Angeles, United...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Comedians target 'wealth' around Wicknell Chivayo
COMEDIANS Doc Vikella and Bhutisi, known for their ties to Zimbabwe's ruling party Zanu-PF, are trying to get a piece of the action from big spender Wicknell Chivayo. Doc Vikella is known for ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ndebeles will never be good enough for the rabid tribalists
Being born into a Ndebele, Kalanga or Sotho family in Zimbabwe can be a bewildering, challenging and frustrating affair. If you were born in Bulilima, Matabeleland South, like Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 08:15hrs | 12 | by Tafiranyika @tafimhaka
Ex-detainee, JP appeals for GD6 from Chivhayo
Political activist, Paddington Japajapa has appealed and extended his begging bowl to Sir Wicknell Chivhayo if he could summon Victor to handover (him) a GD6 offroad, full service kit and fuel coupons...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 21:35hrs | 9 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Sandra gets ready for roasting
Talented award-winning musician Sandra Ndebele, who is also Councillor for Ward 20 in Bulawayo, has contributed a lot to the local entertainment scene. As such, she will be celebrated uniquely...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Matumbu bounces back
Mvurwi-based comedian Lloyd "Matumbu" Jack is back in the arts industry with his 14th drama titled Usavimbe nemunhu.Matumbu suffered major drawbacks after some of the members died, others got ...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 19:53hrs | 44 | by Simbarashe Sithole
WATCH: Zimbabwean fears smelling like a Zimbabwean
South Africa-based Zimbabwean comedian Q Dube has found himself in hot water after making controversial comments about his fellow countrymen during a South African podcast.. Q Dube's remarks, ...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 16:39hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bootlickers get a new member
The Ziya Cultural Arts Trust trio, led by comedian Sabhuku Vharazipi, has aligned itself with Zanu-PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa, joining a growing list of artists and musicians who have receive...Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 07:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
2 Mutsvangwas, 6 women and 3 Mnangagwas
With former television personality Tatenda Mavetera thrown into the mix, one needs very little imagination to describe Zimbabwe's Cabinet that was sworn into office early this week following a sham el...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 22:09hrs | 11 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Zimbabwe Election: CCC 23:00 update
Good evening. As we head into election night and the count begins, dozens of polling stations have still not opened for voting to commence. Urban areas such as Harare and Bulawayo are particularly bad...Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 06:14hrs | 20 | by Charles Kwaramba
Carl Joshua Ncube hangs mic
SHOCKING!What is Zimbabwean stand-up comedy without arguably one of the pioneers of the trade in the precinct, Carl Joshua Ncube?This is a question that will come to boggle the minds o...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:44hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Carl Joshua Ncube to launch online TV station
AFTER successfully launching his rural life-themed apparel brand, Strong Rural Background (SRB), comedian and celebrity chef Carl Joshua Ncube is not resting on his laurels, as he will soon launch an ...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:37hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF councillor walks the talk
Mvurwi Ward 3 ZANU PF aspiring councillor Shingirai Runganga has started his campaign today on a high note.The councillor donated a grinding mill in his ward which will serve every person in t...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 08:44hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabweans resort to comedy to cope with failing economy
Zimbabweans are resorting to comic relief in the face of a failing economy, as the local currency loses value by the day. After all, laughter is the best medicine.This week, government workers...Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
AUDIO: Shocking song by Mai Titi surfaces
A shocking song from Zimbabwean socialite and comedian Felistus Murata popularly known as Mai Titi has surfaced.The song titled Uri mumero has strong lyrics castigating double faced people who...Published: 11 May 2023 at 07:13hrs | 21 | by Mandla Ndlovu
KwaNtuthu Comedy Festival returns
After successfully staging the first edition of their festivities last year, KwaNtuthu Comedy Festival is set to return this year for their second edition which will run from 25 to 29 October, officia...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's spin doctors rattled by Al Jazeera exposé
THE Al Jazeera documentary which exposed how people close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa are involved in gold smuggling and money laundering has torched a storm, with citizens openly expressing anger...Published: 26 Mar 2023 at 20:28hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-Australian actress co-stars as Will Smith's wife in slavery epic 'Emancipation'
Zimbabwean-Australian actress Charmaine Bingwa (37) who was born and raised in Perth starts as Will Smith's wife in slavery epic Emancipation which debuts in theatres on December 9.Speaking at...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
British-Zimbabwe comedian playing the former Prince Charles in Channel 4 satire
When a drag queen called Baga Chipz is selected to play Margaret Thatcher in a TV show, and that's not even the most delicious bit of casting, you know you're onto a winner.In Channel 4's...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:55hrs | 2 | by Agencies
CCC led council scuttles Rufaro Stadium deal
A certain comedian once made a metaphoric comparison of having a vision and the height of people. He said tall people are so tall that they can see tomorrow, while short people are so short th...Published: 18 Nov 2022 at 05:04hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Pumula Arts Awards nominees unveiled
It is awards season and excitement among artistes is at a fever pitch as they wait with bated breath to see who will triumph. With nominees being unveiled for the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards, another aw...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 05:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa slams US for 'panic-driven' Sandton terror alert
President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticised the US, saying it jumped the gun by issuing a terror alert for Sandton, Johannesburg, before speaking to local authorities.The US embassy on Wednesday ...Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 06:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Carl Joshua Ncube bounces back
Zimbabwean international comedian Carl Joshua Ncube has bounced back from a comedy sabbatical with a show dubbed The Triumphant return of Carl Joshua Ncube which lived up to its expectation in Harare ...Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 11:59hrs | 3 | by Nicholas Ncube
Comedian probes Mugabe's life
BRITISH-ZIMBABWEAN comedian Munya Chawawa is preparing to launch a new documentary comedy titled How to Survive A Dictator with the production house Rumpus Media.Chawawa (29) is to meet the fr...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 19:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
British-Zimbabwean comedian makes Robert Mugabe film
Munya Chawawa is to meet the friends, family and foes of dictator Robert Mugabe for a Channel 4 documentary, Broadcast can reveal.Rumpus Media's hour-long single How to Survive A Dictator will...Published: 22 Oct 2022 at 05:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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