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Zimbabwe media must not agitate for illegal regime change
Advocating for the overthrow of a democratically elected government falls outside the bounds of media freedom, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr. Jenfan Muswere said yesterd...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 08:54hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Luthuli Dlamini targets Zimbabwe youths
Renowned Zimbabwe-born, South Africa-based veteran actor Luthuli Dlamini has returned to Bulawayo, where his acting career began 30 years ago, to mentor and train aspiring young actors.Speakin...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:33hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Luthuli Dlamini conducts acting masterclass in Bulawayo
Bulawayo-born actor Luthuli Dlamini is currently hosting an acting masterclass at a local conference centre, drawing a sizeable crowd eager to learn from his vast experience in the film industry....Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 19:38hrs | 517 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Filmmakers for Durban FilmMart Climate Focus
Durban, South Africa: In a major film industry collaborative effort Climate Story Lab South Africa, Doc Society - Climate Story Unit, STEPS, and the Global Impact Producers Alliance (GIPA) presents th...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 13:06hrs | 72 | by Agencies
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
SA-based Zimbabwean star in talent search
South Africa-based actor Chrispen Nyathi has launched an initiative to support young, talented actors from Zimbabwe who aspire to join Mzansi's television and film industry.Nyathi, known for h...Published: 19 May 2024 at 10:30hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter
Diplomatic tiff between Botswana and Germany: the magnificent ELEPHANT
The president of Botswana was not angry per se. He should never be angry if he is aware of the global positioning of states: which country is at the top of the other: who is the big brother and what a...Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 18:10hrs | 28 | by Nomazulu Thata
Two Zimbabwean Filmmakers selected for South African DFMI Business Lab
After receiving a record number of applications for the third edition of the DFMI Business Lab, the Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to announce 35 participants from 22 countries across the contin...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 10:58hrs | 18 | by Agencies
Opportunity for Zimbabwean Film Industry Professionals
Submissions have opened for the third Creative Producers Indaba (CPI), a film producers' development programme presented by the Realness Institute, in collaboration with EAVE, International Film Festi...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 10:25hrs | 20 | by Agencies
'Bulawayo needs to be prime shooting location for films'
The Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust (ZIFFT) in partnership with Bulawayo-based Rebel Film Productions brought together 10 production studios for a meeting at the Nust American Space in ...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Illegal diamond mining movie set to premiere
FILM enthusiasts are set for a treat tomorrow at Ster Kinekor Sam Levy Cinemas in Harare at the premiere of Ngoda, a production whose synopsis is inspired by the illegal diamond mining world.T...Published: 30 Mar 2023 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
SA based Zimbabwean filmmaker walks into a room with a different energy
The Cape Town-based filmmaker's refreshing combination of cool confidence and whimsy comes across even before we've sat for the interview."Hi, can we re-schedule?" a breathless voice says when...Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 06:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean filmmaker selected for Prestigious Creative Producer Indaba
Fifteen diverse producers from around the globe have been selected to participate in the second Creative Producer Indaba (CPI) which takes place from 7 November this year online for a week, at the Atl...Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 13:46hrs | 13 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe to launch Divorce Club
Zambia and Zimbabwe were once a single country known as the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, also known as the Central African Federation or CAF. This was a colonial federation that consisted of ...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 12:13hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Moment of truth for Harare East candidates
THE race for the Harare East National Assembly seat pits Tendai Biti (pictured) of the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), Mavis Gumbo of Zanu-PF, Lovemore Christopher Mbanga of the MDC-Alliance, Ga...Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 07:38hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Govt steps up fight against hostile foreign propaganda
GOVERNMENT is revisiting the rollout of the national digital transmission network to ensure that citizens have access to timeous and appropriate information as part of efforts to stave off hostile for...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt revisits digital transformation rollout
The Government is revisiting the rollout of the national digital transmission network to ensure that citizens have access to timeous and appropriate information as part of efforts to stave off hostile...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice adds Daily News's Zimbabwean channel 3Ktv to the DStv Platform
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its customers' television viewing experience and offer Zimbabweans content that resonates with them, MultiChoice is excited to announce the launch of 3Ktv, a ...Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 07:42hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to launch another expo
Chancellor of all State universities, President Mnangagwa is expected to officially launch the Varsity Film Expo taking place at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) on Monday....Published: 03 Dec 2021 at 05:29hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean actor lands role in Scandal!
South African-based model and actor Jerome Galiao has landed a role in one of Mzansi's biggest soapies, "Scandal!".The Harare-based and bred will appear for his first episode on December 28 as...Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:28hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Tendaiishe Chitima wins 'Best Actress' at the I WILL TELL International Film Festival
Actress Tendaiishe Chitima has won "Best Actress" at the I WILL TELL International Film Festival on Sunday, September 5th for her outstanding performance in the film Gonarezhou: The Movie. ...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 16:53hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Is fortune favoring the South African game developers?
Not everyone would concern themselves with online games and video games. Only a handful of people prefer to play games like Fortnite, Candy Crush or PUBG but is this true? Online games and video games...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 09:33hrs | 50 | by Staff Writer
Zim Actress Karen Dhirorimwe Stars in 'Glow Up' Film
HARARE: At a tender age of 29, a young Zimbabwean female model, filmaker, and entrepreneur, Karen Dhirorimwe, affectionately known as Lola, has defied the odds by breaking the ice in the predominantly...Published: 27 Jun 2021 at 21:33hrs | 27 | by Maxwell Teedzai
Mugabe's removal could make blockbuster movie
0NE film that is a must make is the removal of the late former President Robert Mugabe from power, a leader who was in power for 37 years. In the past, Zimbabwe has been the scene of some of t...Published: 20 Feb 2021 at 08:53hrs | 1 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe's will benefit from a film on Mugabe's Removal from power
One film that is a must, and a must to screen, is the removal of the former President of Zimbabwe Robert Gabriel Mugabe from Zimbabwe's power. A leader who was in power for 37 years. Zimbabwe was a fi...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 20:30hrs | 5 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Gringo laid to rest
Comedian Lazarus Boora, better known as Gringo, was yesterday buried at his rural home in Rukweza village, Nyazura, with mourners describing his death as a great loss to the local film industry. ...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Leeroy Gopal speaks on acting career
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean actor Lerroy Gopal has disclosed that he had two breakthroughs in his career and learning from his mistakes made him a better actor.The renowned actor, who is now...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 07:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's re-engagement bearing fruits
The United Kingdom is a critical cog in Zimbabwe's efforts to re-integrate into the community of nations following years of isolation in the First Republic. As the former colonial power, the United Ki...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 08:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Does Bona Mugabe's censorship board still exist?
The last time the nation heard of a Censorship board was when Ignatius Chombo was the Minister of Home Affairs. Then Home Affairs Minister Ignatius Chombo announced a new Board of Censors that...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 11:58hrs | 1 | by Nicholas Ncube
Zimbabwe's first post-Mugabe feature film - to premiere in the UK
Writer/Director Tomas Lutuli Brickhill will host the UK premiere of award-winning Zimbabwean film Cook Off alongside other members of the cast and crew, including lead actress Tendie Chitima, and actr...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 09:07hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Matsinye introduces filmmaking classes
RENOWNED producer Manuel Matsinye recently introduced three-month-long filmmaking classes particularly focusing on acting as part of efforts to equip emerging players in the industry with requisite sk...Published: 25 Jun 2019 at 07:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Repositioning Bulawayo for the future
This week Bulawayo will celebrate its 125th annivesary amidst pleas and cries for the city to be restored to its former glory as the industrial hub of the country in the 60s and 70s. I would like to a...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 09:23hrs | 2 | by Dumisani O. Nkomo
40 million Americans live in poverty
America is known for flash. But all that glisters is not gold, according to the latest United Nations report on President Trump's country. From the outside, America is heaven, "God's own country" they...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 08:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Actress dumped over kiss scene
A LOCAL actress was abandoned by her boyfriend after he saw pictures of her kissing another man on an upcoming soapie trailer.It is reported that Kelvin Jenkins was too jealous when he saw his...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 16:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Tribute to Dr Oliver Mutukudzi - A Disability Perspective
When one reflects on such an artist and icon as is Dr. OLIVER MUTUKUDZI, one finds it difficult to even start writing WHAT'S ON ONE'S MIND about him. Suffice to say, TUKU, as we fondly called him, was...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 14:37hrs | 20 | by Timothy Mudarikwa
Zimbabwe Hollywood actress calls for collaborative effort
HIGH-FLYING Zimbabwean playwright-cum-actor, Danai Gurira has called for a collaborative effort to take the African narratives across the globe.The United States-based actress, who is also co-...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 08:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Sex-for-jobs culture prevalent in arts'
CERTIFIED model, actress and upcoming producer Joyline Chiedza Basira said although women have made significant inroads in the film industry over the years, many traditional and cultural bottlenecks s...Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 14:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo short movie rocks social media
Bulawayo, dubbed as the cultural hub of the country, has once again hit the film industry. There is no doubt that Bulawayo has got talent.'...Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 10:44hrs | 15 | by Bulawayo Bulletin
Zimbabwe underestimating its GDP
Zimbabwe's gross domestic product (GDP) reached $17, 85 billion last year, which is an all-time high, according to industry and commerce experts TradingEconomics.comZimbabwe's GDP averaged $6,...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 10:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's Board of Censors in limbo
THE new-look Board of Censors, which was appointed in May last year, has not been operational since November 15 last year and are awaiting regularisation.The members of the statutory body hold...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 16:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Tete Jari' dies
The country's film industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of Elizabeth Nyanguridza known for her role in Studio 263 as 'Tete Jari'.58-year-old Nyanguridza who was in the f...Published: 10 Jul 2018 at 21:12hrs | 3 | 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
Local producers urged to feed Zimdigital project
THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, George Charamba, says the ongoing Zimdigital project presents an opportunity for local artists to show their cr...Published: 02 May 2018 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
Harare's Working Wives to hit screens soon
A movie series titled 'Harare's Working Wives' which focuses on the livelihoods of women outside the work place is expected to hit the big screen this Saturday with audiences offered a chance to prese...Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 14:37hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Youth lured into film production
ZIMBABWE International Film Festival Trust (ZIFFT) executive director Nigel Munyati last week urged the youth to take advantage of the new political dispensation and freely express themselves through ...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 06:55hrs | 19 | by Staff Reporter
Filmmakers fingered in sex scandal
AWARD-winning scriptwriter Amanda Ranganawa has blown the whistle on Mirazvo Productions directors Michael and Shem Zemura, whom she accused of sexually exploiting females during productions.I...Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice calls for Africa Magic awards entries
AFRICA Magic and MultiChoice, organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, are calling on filmmakers and actors to enter the 2018 edition taking place on September 1.Liz Dziva, publi...Published: 08 Mar 2018 at 05:31hrs | | by staff reporter
Call for end to ZTV monopoly
Government needs to play its part in salvaging the little that is left of the once flourishing local film industry by speeding up plurality in television broadcasting, the Zimbabwe Film Industry Devel...Published: 28 Jan 2018 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Watch what happens when Bulawayo filmmakers, new actors meet up
Ya-sibo? Media teamed up with local Bulawayo film-makers and hosted an Acting Workshop at Lalani Hotel and Conference Centre on the 29th of July 2017.The workshop was held under the #indie263 ...Published: 12 Jan 2018 at 07:40hrs | 19 | by Staff Reporter
Carl Joshua to make a movie
While he has rocked many of the country's stages as a stand-up comedian, one of the country's most prominent funnyman Carl Joshua Ncube is now ready to take the country's film industry by storm as he ...Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
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