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Why Splash, Freddy Gwala are more popular in Zimbabwe than South Africa
FIVE years after his passing on 27 July, the life of Splash music godfather Dan Tshanda will be celebrated with a concert at the Large City Hall in Bulawayo.Tshanda has been gone for almost ha...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:27hrs | 900 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Oskido to perform at Victoria Falls Carnival
House music godfather, Oskido (real name Oscar Mdlongwa) who has been seemingly spending most of his time selecting wigs for his skits as Sis Judy on TikTok will be taking to the decks soon as he is s...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 19:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Oskido rocks Bulawayo
WHEN a club DJ worth their salt plays a song, he doesn't play one that he 'likes' or one that you know! He or she plays what the club wants!And on Saturday night, Kalawa Jazmee Records boss, O...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Simukwe bridge construction resumes
GOVERNMENT has resumed the construction of the 200-metre Simukwe River Bridge that links Matobo under Chief Malaba and Bulilima District under Chief Bango.Engineers on site said the project is...Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Madlela, Skhosi headed to Vic Falls
LOVERS of rhumba music will have to diarise the 27th of this month as Madlela Skhobokhobo and Skhosana Buhlungu will be headed to the resort city of Victoria Falls for a show. The Comfort Pub ...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 19:08hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Red flag raised on US$85m traffic interchange project
MEMBERS of the public have raised a red flag over the government's announcement that the Mbudzi roundabout traffic interchange on the Masvingo highway in Harare will cost US$85 million, which could be...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 20:21hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo makes retirement U-turn
Uncertainty continues to cloud Chimurenga musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo's retirement arrangement following his affirmation of two shows slated for South Africa early next month and possibly, one i...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 06:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to introduce drones at border posts
THE country's porous border posts will soon be under tight surveillance following Government's decision to acquire drones worth US$2 million to patrol the borderline to curb smuggling. The dro...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, MDC Alliance's 'defining moment'
WITH pressure mounting on its leaders all round, insiders say the MDC Alliance has reached a critical point where tough decisions now have to be made about its future.This comes as both Zanu-P...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 17:01hrs | 7 | by Anesu Mirisawu
Errant cross border transporters fined US$200,000
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has intensified the crackdown on errant cross border transporters who are smuggling goods from neighbouring countries, mostly South Africa during the Covid-19 in...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 09:06hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimra rakes in US$1.3 million from cargo tracking
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) said on Thursday it raked in over US$1.3 million last year in cargo sealing fees and associated violation fines.Through its Electronic Cargo Tracking Sys...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimra to acquire US$2m surveillance drones
Zimbabwe will speed up the process of buying drones worth US$2 million to be used at all ports of entry to reduce smuggling, while plans are at an advanced stage to place a CCTV camera system at borde...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 06:57hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimra continues to curb transit fraud
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), continues to enforce controls to avoid importation of restricted or prohibited goods through the Electronic Cargo Tracking system (ECTS). In 2020, ...Published: 31 Mar 2021 at 16:00hrs | | by Agencies
Njube boy etches name in Jozi
When he crossed to the South of Limpopo in 2009 to rejoin with his family after completing his high school education, Njube bred actor-cum-club wheel spinner Humphrey Sigeca (DJ Blaqkid) gave himself ...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's weird fight against corruption
THERE are some weird winds winds sweeping corruption in high places blowing across Zimbabwe since November 2017. No one can tell which direction the tornado will blow, but a pattern is emerging some p...Published: 10 Oct 2020 at 07:25hrs | 2 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Zimfest delivers another 'phenomenal' festival
Every summer, Zimfest Live is the epicenter of the Zimbabwean music and arts scene and for a third consecutive year, it did not disappoint.The popular southern African festival takes 'musiophi...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 16:28hrs | 4 | by Tidi Kwidini
Zimra to conduct rummage sale
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is set to conduct a rummage sale auction of forfeited and uncleared motor vehicles and goods for Harare Ports at Harare Show Ground Rajiuv Gandhi Hall.The au...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 15:15hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
The economy may never rise under a Zanu-PF leadership
There is no apparent sign of a vote of no confidence than an economy that is refusing to respond to various policy prescriptions amid growing destitution. In three months' time, this administration wi...Published: 27 May 2019 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Gomo
We must flash out all the sloths
Hairdressers of Natpharm head honchos must understandably be worried since they might not be seeing their clients anytime soon, especially after they received quite the "hairdryer treatment" last week...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:34hrs | 1 | by Bishop Lazi
Top five spa hotels in Victoria Falls
FOR an alternate holiday, a trip to Victoria Falls could be your perfect choice. With plenty of hotels offering the chance to see African Wildlife from the comfort of your room and the knowledge that ...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 00:58hrs | 1 | by VF24.com
Thousands attend Bulawayo street bash
Thousands of people turned the normally sleepy central business district of Bulawayo into a melting pot of revelry as they ushered in the New Year during the Shutdown Street Party.The street b...Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Oskido fails in Kwekwe
The godfather of kwaito/house music who descended on Kwekwe on Sunday for an all-white party at Golden Mile Hotel failed to live up to his billing leaving some convinced that he had lost his golden to...Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Another Zimbabwe police shake-up
In the second major shake-up of the police force since the ouster from power of Robert Mugabe, authorities have promoted close to 500 senior cops, the Daily News reported.The latest shake-up c...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 09:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
The dirty truth about OIL
What does "oil" make you think of? Do "invasions" and "emissions" top your list? Why have leaders thought it worth spilling so much blood for the sake of this pungent mud? And why has it been so hard ...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 10:13hrs | | by Erick Matotoba
Zimfest Live 2018 to feature Sulu and Takura as they announce more acts
Dendera star, Sulumani Chimbetu and singer-songwriter Takura have been added to the long list of talent that will perform at Kempton Park Racecourse on 11 August.The stars join Killer T, Stunn...Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 11:42hrs | 6 | by Tidi Kwidini
Mitchelle Chikwengo crowned Miss Nust 2018
Mitchelle Chikwengo was on Saturday crowned Miss Nust 2018 after shrugging off stiff competition from 14 other contestants during a pageant held at the university in Bulawayo.The second year E...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ndebele king: Unemotional solution required
I HAVE been investing a great deal of time to find a possible solution to the monarchy controversy and I have come to the conclusion that the recent Court ruling provides a possible answer. It provide...Published: 18 Mar 2018 at 08:51hrs | 1 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
WATCH: Mnangagwa house mix released
DJ E.D on the decks!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB_fYgZsg_E...Published: 12 Mar 2018 at 15:19hrs | | by Social media
Blackjack Switch - A highly interesting Blackjack variant!
Blackjack has always been considered one of the most popular online casino games, preferred by a great multitude of online gamers, including celebrities and ...Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 12:34hrs | 9 | by Staff Reporter
Dan Tshanda returns to Bulawayo
DALOM Music front man Dan Tshanda is excited to be returning to Bulawayo with his stable next month for a performance at the inaugural Splash Festival to revive the genre locally.The music sta...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 04:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi Queens in UK to remember Entembeni Old People's home
Mthwakazi Queens UK (MQUK), a U.K. based female empowerment organisation is celebrating its phenomenal success by hosting a Christmas extravaganza in Birmingham, UK. On the night, the women wh...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 11:17hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Houseboat brings Victoria Falls to a standstill
BUSINESS temporarily screeched to a halt in Victoria Falls town yesterday afternoon, as residents jostled to catch a glimpse of a huge luxurious houseboat which passed through the tourist resort town ...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 06:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
79 vendors arrested in police crackdown
Police have arrested 79 illegal vendors in the past two days, including three criminals who smashed a store and stole mobile phones during an operation to restore sanity in and around the city on Thur...Published: 14 Oct 2017 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zodwa to come to Zimbabwe via back door?
After the hullabaloo that surrounded her eventual non-attendance of the Harare International Carnival after the Government raised a red flag over her lewd behaviour during performances, controversial ...Published: 06 Oct 2017 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo snubs Babes Wodumo
Bulawayo's Large City Hall car park continues to cause headaches for show promoters in Bulawayo following another poorly attended show headlined by South Africa's artiste, Babes Wodumo.To save...Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zodwa Wabantu craze hits Zimbabwe
Forget the hullabaloo surrounding South African socialite and provocateur Zodwa Wabantu, real name Rebecca Zodwa Libram's trip to Harare because the Zodwa Wabantu craze has swept away the capital....Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 10:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Upcoming Kalanga gathering gathers momentum in UK
On the 1st July, all roads lead to Nottingham for the annual Bukalanga Gathering event. As they say in Kalanga 'Akuto dan'wa uno dabila', (akubizwa ozwayo) Bakalanga are inviting all culture lovers ba...Published: 08 Jun 2017 at 13:29hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Sekurutau officially launches Jam Sessions at Club Saratoga
African Roots Music singer Bryn Taurai Mteki has officially launched the much-awaited JAM SESSIONS at his Club Saratoga ‘The Hauz of Sekurutau' in Highfield.The musician more popularly k...Published: 10 Mar 2017 at 13:51hrs | 2 | by Agencies
From DJ to Prophet
IT was practically at the height of his prime in the music industry when one of Bulawayo's award-winning tribal house music group Djembe Monks' founding members - Black Cee (real name Ndumiso Tshu...Published: 13 Nov 2016 at 09:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Weekend entertainment diary Bulawayo, Harare
Bulawayo diary NUST National University of Science and Technology student representative council in partnership with WerasEntertainmen...Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 09:40hrs | 6 | by Thobekile Zhou
The Mopane Foundation Annual Fundraising Dinner Ball in aid of orphans' education
Mopane Foundation International (MFI), a recently registered charity Registered Charity Number 1167272 (in England and Wales) is holding its first anniversary red carpet-glam fundraising charity ball ...Published: 28 Sep 2016 at 15:34hrs | 2 | by Mopane Foundation Press
Shoko Festival takes it to the Hood
Shoko Festival curtains are billed to finally come down on Sunday 25th of September at Chitungwiza Unit L Community Hall grounds, with its traditional “Peace In the Hood” concert which brings yet ...Published: 19 Sep 2016 at 12:10hrs | 1 | by Chenge
Gospel Festival lights up Gwanda
Amazing gospel bliss!! This best sums up the just-ended Gwanda Gospel Music Festival.This was not an ordinary concert as it was world class – typical Durban July setup with all the glitz and...Published: 29 Aug 2016 at 06:54hrs | | by Melissa Mpofu
Stunner launches album in style
In a rare occasion in the history of hip-hop in Zimbabwe, Desmond Chideme a.k.a Stunner proved that he is a force to reckon with through his successful album launch held last Friday at Pablo'z VIP in ...Published: 22 Aug 2016 at 06:22hrs | 1 | by Tafadzwa Zimoyo
Zahara to headline Mofaya Summer Festival UK
Bulelwa Mkutukana best known by her stage name Zahara is set to perform in the United Kingdom at the Mofaya Summer Festival. The songstress released her debut album “loliwe” in 2011 which went...Published: 01 Aug 2016 at 12:06hrs | 2 | by Agencies
Bulawayo hosts inaugural carnival
A few months after the Vic Falls and Harare International Carnival, the home of arts - Bulawayo - hosts its first edition of the fete this weekend. Over 20 musicians from the city including Antivi...Published: 31 May 2016 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
DJ Zinhle pleases at all white party
THE drama in her personal life seemed to be weighing heavily on the mind of South African star DJ Zinhle when she played a short but satisfactory set at the official re-opening of Horizon Pub and Rest...Published: 30 May 2016 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Bruce Ndlovu
DJ Sbu rips the stage at Pabloz VIP
South African deejay‚ philanthropist‚ television and radio personality Sibusiso Leope was at the weekend on fire when he made a guest appearance at the upmarket Pabloz VIP Lounge in Harare. ...Published: 24 May 2016 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
DJ Zinhle to warm up Bulawayo
POPULAR South African DJ Zinhle is set to warm up Bulawayo fans this winter with an All White Party to be held at Horizon Night Club later this month.It has become a tradition for DJ Zinhle, r...Published: 10 May 2016 at 07:24hrs | | by Peter Munsaka
Kead Wikead celebrates 13 years in showbiz
WHILE some in showbiz look for money and glamour from their chosen line of work, for local DJ Kead Wikead who has been in the industry for the past 13 years, a simple nod from a satisfied reveller aft...Published: 09 Apr 2016 at 08:40hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
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