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Winky D bought Holy Ten 2 bottles of Gin, pizza on recording Ibotso
Almost two years after the release of Ibotso, Winky D's hard-hitting ZimDancehall track that featured Zanu-PF-aligned rapper Holy Ten, the artists have finally addressed the storm caused by the song, ...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:11hrs | 1919 | by Staff reporter
Harare's haven of sex, drugs and vice
Esnath first traded sex at age 13, after she was forced out of her family home in Harare's old suburb of Mbare.To survive, she decided to lie about her age, she said, taking refuge with a grou...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:48hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
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 | 17 | by Tonderai Chiyindiko
Why I hate politics
So yes. I hate Zimbabwean politics. Obviously. I hate how every five years we get into this circus about giving people already with immeasurable riches and privilege the opportunity to get even more r...Published: 21 May 2023 at 09:34hrs | 2 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Writing's on the bright yellow wall
The Bishop is back.What a restful, restorative and therapeutic sabbatical it was!Once in a while, it is quite helpful to extricate ourselves from the maddening rush of our manic lifest...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 09:38hrs | 1 | by Bishop Lazi
Car washer speaks on Guka
A Harare based car washer Emmerson Nheshe has warned the youths in the country to stay away from drugs and encourage them to start their own businesses so that they won't end up resorting to criminal ...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 16:27hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Franco Slomo turns to God
Sungura musician Franco "Slomo" Dhaka has been featured by South African based Zimbabwean-born Gospel artiste, Dj Rabaaz real name, Claud Rabson in a new musical video titled #Famba nevamw...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 16:30hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole in South Africa
Zanu-PF hijacked Soul Jah Love's funeral
Zimbabwe's ruling party Zanu PF has been for time immemorial leading in hijacking funerals, especially of celebrities.The party was shamelessly at it again this time around when they declared ...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 08:57hrs | 16 | by Leonard Koni
Chaos at Soul Jah Love burial
ONCE again, the police had a torrid time in enforcing Covid-19 regulations as scores of people thronged Warren Hills Cemetery for the burial of the much-loved Zimdancehall star Soul Jah Love.W...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 13:13hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Masarira, Winky pay tribute to Soul Jah Love
Political leader of the LEAD party, Linda Masarira and Zimdancehall chanter, Winky D have become the latest prominent figures to pay tribute to Soul Musaka (Soul Jah Love) who passed on yesterday foll...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 20:36hrs | 8 | by Daniel Itai, Harare, Zimbabwe
Chamisa slams Chiwenga's 'irrational' lockdown
MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa has strongly condemned the "suicidal" and "selective" government decision to reintroduce another strict 30-day lockdown restrictions to halt the spread of the deadl...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's statement on Zimbabwe's latest lockdown
1. Sound public policy requires broad consultation of citizens. It must be scientific and for this reason it ought to be evidence-based. The latest lockdown measures lack scientific rigour, rationalit...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 13:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
2020 - Top 10 Google Searches in Zimbabwe and what they mean
Google lists the most searched topics and queries by country, category, period in time and channel through its Google Trends offering. Looking at the Zimbabwean trends, one can have a snapshot of what...Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 09:51hrs | 90 | by Edzai Zvobwo
MDC congress: Redefining the people's agenda
This weekend the MDC will hold its elective congress in Gweru, Midlands province, under the theme Defining a new course for Zimbabwe. This is the 5th congress we are holding since February 1999, when ...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:39hrs | | by Tendai Biti
Chamisa, Mnangagwa politics shatters society's mirror
The dawn of the new dispensation brought along a glimpse of hope to many, including artistes, with the leaders ensuring the upholding of fundamental human rights.This was reinforced by the ret...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Big welcome for Mukanya
"MUKANYA woye, Mukanya woye," echoed chants across the foyers of the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on Wednesday evening as fans welcomed the legend who is back home after 14 years in the...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 09:55hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
Tough times as sex workers drop prices in Harare
MBARE - Sex vendors are facing difficult times in Mbare Majubheki suburb as they have reduced their charges from $2 to a dollar due to economic hardships.Thigh vendors now work 24 hours a day ...Published: 15 Nov 2016 at 15:02hrs | 42 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Drug abuse a cause of concern
The striking poverty in Zimbabwe has promoted high drug abuse rate mostly in high density suburbs.High unemployment rate which has accumulated to over 90% has left more youths finding solace i...Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 13:15hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Parading corpse uncultural, says Chiefs
FUNERALS have always been associated with a somber mood. The unwritten dictates of African tradition are that people should respect not only the sanctity of life but the dead for they would have depar...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:28hrs | 1 | by Robin Muchetu
Young Zimbabweans looking for a solution driven government
Young Zimbabwe are looking for a solution driven government which can listen to its people and value the opinions of ordinary citizens, a social and political commentator has said.Basil Muchew...Published: 16 Nov 2015 at 05:53hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
DJ Munya is back
After a two-year hiatus, DJ Munya - real name Munyaradzi Milimo - is back on the decks.The affable DJ will be among the crème-de-la-crème of Zimbabwe's club DJs that will take turns on the t...Published: 23 Jul 2014 at 17:30hrs | 2 | by Entertainment Reporter
Businessman bashed for dating a teenage girl
MUTARE businessman Nyikadzino Takaendesa, popularly known as Nyika, will live to regret dating a 17-year-old girl after he was recently caught and thoroughly beaten by the teenager's father.Ny...Published: 11 May 2014 at 09:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Rising reggae star Matty Julius comes to Zim Achievers Awards
HE is the consummate artist whose irrepressible talents could not be limited to a single discipline. Audiences in Zimbabwe and abroad came to know him as a dancer and choreographer with the esteem...Published: 23 Apr 2014 at 06:34hrs | 2 | by Arts Correspondent
Zim Reggae Sumfest to kick off this Saturday
Harare is set to host its first ever 24-hour reggae festival this Saturday at Zimbabwe Grounds, 52 artists are expected to share the stage.Coordinator of the extravaganza, Webster Makonheni of...Published: 27 Oct 2011 at 12:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
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