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Madlela to share stage with Shwi, Freddy in SA
RHUMBA musician Madlela Skhobokhobo is billed to perform in South Africa this week. Madlela of the Ngamnanka fame is scheduled to grace the official opening of Kingdom Blue Funeral Services in...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:03hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
List of Zimbabwean celebrities who became politicians
Sports and Showbiz fraternities has become a springboard for most celebrities who later became politicians either due to their own desires or by being asked by different audiences to participate in po...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 17:33hrs | 4884 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Analysts defend Tinashe Kachingwe
Analysts have defended American based musician Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe who recently courted social media storm after she was accused of denying being a Zimbabwean. When asked whether she i...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 14:14hrs | 5113 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Knives out for Selmor Mtukudzi
Even with the spirit of Easter in the air, it seems there is no let-up in the acrimony within the late music superstar and national hero Dr Oliver Mtukudzi's family.Selmor Mtukudzi, daughter t...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:10hrs | 1286 | by Staff reporter
Tinashe Kachingwe stuns fans after declaring she is not Zimbabwean
Singer Tinashe has stunned fans after declaring she is not Zimbabwean.The 26-year-old R&B star was born in Lexington, Kentucky, to a Zimbabwean father and a Norwegian mother....Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 15:41hrs | 38673 | by ZimLive
ZAA Canada announces inaugural nominees
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (Z.A.A) has announced the nominees list for the inaugural Z.A.A Canada edition with the Awards Dinner Gala set for Saturday 29th June 2019 in Edmonton at the Radisson Hotel....Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 08:19hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
Death enroute to funeral
A 37-YEAR-OLD man from Entumbane suburb in Bulawayo, who is suspected to have been drunk, fell off a moving truck and died on the spot in Fort-Rixon while on his way to a neighbour's funeral, police c...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:20hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter
Mesi roped into anti-drug campaign
SUNGURA musician Paradzai Mesi is part of an initiative by a local organisation, Zimbabwe Network for Economic and Social Transformation (Zinest) to help fight the scourge of drug abuse, especially am...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:11hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Pauline claims cyber-attacks
MUSICIAN Pauline Gunduza yesterday said she had been subjected to abuse and insults on social media after filing a police report against Edzai Isu Trust director Tafadzwa Muzondo who allegedly fondled...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:07hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
Charambas drop videos
THE first couple of gospel music, Pastor Charles and wife Olivia Charamba — who recently embarked on ministerial work — are back to satisfy the needs of their music followers with a series of vide...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:23hrs | 1354 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah dares UK fans
JAH Prayzah has left for the United Kingdom (UK) where he will stage three concerts, courtesy of Y2K Entertainment Promotions in conjunction with Impala Car Rentals.This comes after fans in th...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:22hrs | 3614 | by Staff reporter
Bekezela wants his music to appeal to Zimbabweans
South Africa-based Afro-Soul musician Bekezela Nkomo says he has a lot of work to do in order for Zimbabweans to know his music. Although he is making a name for himself in the neighbouring co...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:08hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Price hikes thwart salary increase relief
Janet Ncube*, a nurse who like all civil servants received a 29% salary increment on Monday, got angry when she woke up to the news of an effective 94% price increase for bread only a day later....Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 18:38hrs | 3314 | by James Thompson
Mnangagwa, Zanu-PF babysitting a time bomb
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his party, Zanu-PF, have a ticking bomb on their lap. And they look quite cozy with that.The so-called "mabhemba" wars - a group reference to violence involvin...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:11hrs | 1007 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mnangagwa says corruption stinks, state institutions need cleansing
ZIMBABWEANS should untiringly fight corruption as it is currently deep-seated in most State institutions such as the police, National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Judiciary, President Emmerson ...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 09:06hrs | 1813 | by Staff Reporter
Tytan records Olida's labour moments
MUSICIAN Tytan, who became a father for the first time this week, has praised Olinda Chapel as a superwoman after recording her on video as she gave birth to their baby girl. The celebrity cou...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:47hrs | 2266 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's regime mum on Sudanese coup
BARELY 17 months after the cathartic fall of former president Robert Mugabe, another dictator has been pushed out of power in Sudan following months of popular protests that jolted the military into s...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:21hrs | 1753 | by Staff reporter
Bev falls in love with Bulawayo
RAUNCHY dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda, who had temporarily moved to neighbouring South Africa, seems to have fallen in love with Bulawayo as she is making a return to the city for the second time in fi...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:46hrs | 5678 | by Staff reporter
Cambridge English on the go
In the 20 odd years that I have been in the Zimbabwean education system and ten years spent in English remediation, I have identified a number of factors that cause students to fail their Cambridge O'...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 09:39hrs | 1070 | by The Language Coach
Elliot craze spills into showbiz
DENDERA musician Suluman Chimbetu has had his band members referred to as "Elliot" because of their white stage attire.The name Elliot arose from the alleged resurrection miracle at a church i...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 14:45hrs | 1403 | by Staff reporter
New online trends
VR and AR have been on the headlines for a while. Voice shopping is expected to be one of the biggest trends in 2019. Everything that looked trendy in 2018 will either continue to trend in 2019 or exi...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 14:21hrs | 608 | by Staff Writer
Doing "History without Walls" at Seke One High School
Seke One High school, located in Chitungwiza District under the Ministry of Primary and Secondary has remained consistent with its motto, "flying high at Seke One High" with efforts to make sure that ...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 12:03hrs | 1461 | by Brian Maregedze
Pastor Admire Kasi in court
Pastor Admire Kasi yesterday appeared in court representing his real estate company, which is being charged with fraud that happened in 2002. Husband to gospel musician Ivy Kombo, Pastor Kasi returned...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:20hrs | 1909 | by Staff reporter
Heritage festival set to create waves with the announcement of top acts
The popular Zimbabwe cultural festival will return in May with a stellar entertainment line-up.The family fun day, titled Heritage has become a popular event on the Zim community calendar and ...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 15:37hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
'Selmor 'anointed' by Mtukudzi'
SELMOR Mtukudzi's mother, Melody Murape, last week said she was confident that her daughter will be able to keep her late father's music legacy alive following a superb performance alongside her siste...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 13:56hrs | 1573 | by Staff reporter
'A woman to become next Zimbabwe President'
A prominent Harare based clergyman Bishop CB Motondo of Grace Fellowship Ministries has repeated his prophecy which says Zimbabwe should brace itself for a female President. This prophecy was ...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 08:45hrs | 10995 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Businessman calls on Zimbabweans in SA to invest 'back home'
Reviving the ailing Zimbabwean economy requires considerable input and cooperation from the millions of its citizens based abroad, particularly in South Africa, according to Johannesburg-based Zimbabw...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 13:17hrs | 856 | by African News Agency (ANA)
Spirit mediums also didn't foresee Cyclone Idai calamity
RECENTLY, I was taken aback when I heard the Chief's Council president Fortune Charumbira mocking local prophets for failing to predict the devastating Cyclone Idai which killed hundreds and left thou...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 12:44hrs | 1905 | by Maxwell Sibanda
Machete terror gangs spreading mayhem in Mnangagwa's home province
Murder and violence are spreading in the mineral-rich Midlands - President Emmerson Mnangagwa's home province - as armed militias reportedly sponsored by politicians wreak havoc with impunity....Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 09:02hrs | 1938 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man's odd haircut
You can imagine the dreadlocks or countless exquisite haircuts sported by youths that have been trending with stylists and barbers world over, but few will beat Murewa's Marufu.Mankind has bee...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:59hrs | 7458 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi did not leave a will, 4 more children emerge
CONTROVERSY continues to stalk the family of the late national hero, Dr Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, as the entire clan gathers today in Madziva to decide how the vast wealth the singer left behind will be...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:28hrs | 5933 | by Staff reporter
Mkhululi Bhebhe puts Zimbabwe on gospel map
"Dare to dream, and be brave enough to take opportunities when they come your way."This is the advice of gospel singing sensation, Mkhululi Bhebhe, who is fast making a name for himself abroad...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 08:50hrs | 1876 | by Staff reporter
The global and technological effect
An extract from a book titled 'The next Zimbabwe'The twenty first century has brought about the idea of globalization were interconnectivity is the new...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 11:26hrs | 363 | by Terence Simbi
Winky D to receive award as ZimAchievers pay Tuku tribute
Celebrated Zimdancehall artist Wallace Chirumiko, popularly known as Winky D has been announced as the recipient of the inaugural Oliver Mtukudzi Zim-Based Musician of the Year Award at the ZororoPhum...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 11:25hrs | 3319 | by Staff reporter
MDC violence: A noble cause can beget savages
THE MDC Alliance’s initial reaction to their defeat in the ward by-election held in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, last week was a classic or textbook example of denialism — the human tendency to deny re...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 06:42hrs | 285 | by Conway Tutani
Thomas Mapfumo apologises to Macheso
RENOWNED Chimurenga musician, Thomas Mapfumo has apologised for undermining fellow Zimbabwean artists live on air.During his visit to Zimbabwe, as Mukanya as Mapfumo is affectionately known in...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 07:02hrs | 7719 | by newzimbabwe
'Mugabe likes Leonard Zhakata's music'
Zora music star Leonard Zhakata, 51 says former President Robert Mugabe is a genius and everyone knows that. At the peak of his musical career Zhakata used to grace the annual 21st February Movement m...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 17:59hrs | 11144 | by Staff reporter
S'khobokhobo drops two tracks
MUSICIAN-CUM-COMEDIAN Madlela S'khobokhobo has returned with two new tracks - Celebrate and As I Pray - featuring ethno-soul diva Thandy Dhlana, former Mokis frontman Themba "Bayoyo" Mathe and Bhajila...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:29hrs | 557 | by Staff reporter
9th Anniversary ZAA UK Nominees Out
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards UK (ZAA UK) have released the much anticipated list of nominees for the 9thAnniversary ZAA UK event set for Saturday 25 May 2019 in London at The Millennium Gloucester Ho...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 09:28hrs | 497 | by Agencies
The coming of Majaivana that never was
WERE you fooled yesterday? Remember it was April Fools' Day! The Chronicle Showbiz team pulled a prank on you, its readers on the article "...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 08:03hrs | 706 | by Staff reporter
TelOne to end DStv monopoly
TELONE has moved to end DStv's monopoly on the showbiz scene by introducing real time gross settlement dollar prices for its Digital Entertainment on Demand (DEOD) packages through which viewers can a...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 06:49hrs | 5640 | by Staff reporter
Lovemore Majaivana sneaks into Bulawayo
Musician Lovemore 'Maji' Majaivana reportedly sneaked into Bulawayo on Friday afternoon from the United States. Sources told Showbiz yesterday that Maji of the Umoya Wami hit was in the countr...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 23:50hrs | 5578 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter silences 'step mother'
The late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi might have left a big void in the music industry, but through her daughters, Selmor and Sandra, Tuku's fans might have something to smile a...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:00hrs | 1340 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Idai aid looters to face the music
Government will decisively deal with irresponsible individuals who abuse or distribute aid along partisan lines, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said.The Vice President said this ye...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 22:43hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter
'Bloodbath' threats at Jah Prayzah show
CONTEMPORARY musician Jah Prayzah's much anticipated Kwekwe show slated for tonight at King Solomon's Lifestyle Cafe will go ahead despite threats of a machete bloodbath.A message making the r...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:43hrs | 2971 | by Staff reporter
Roki beds baby mama
After 11 years of living separate lives Rockford Josphat is back in bed with his baby mama Amanda Naude. Roki revealed that he had reconciled with his baby mama after the two had separated due...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 17:50hrs | 6213 | by Staff reporter
Mzansi-based artistes to be honoured
LOCAL artistes based across the Limpopo will be honoured at the inaugural Ezakithi Arts Awards at the Hillbrow Theatre in Johannesburg on May 4.One of the organisers, Angela Mageza of CC Media...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 06:29hrs | 567 | by Staff reporter
Black Umfolosi's Ncube mourned
BULAWAYO imbube groups say they have been left poorer after the death of Alec Ncube, who was a key member of the globe-trotting imbube outfit, Black Umfolosi.Ncube (52) died last week after st...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 06:15hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
Tedious Matsito dies
Sungura musician Tedious Matsito of the ‘gede mwana' fame has died.Matsito (48) died at Parirenyatwa hospital last night after suffering a stroke.His son Tedious Muchapedza Junior sa...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 19:54hrs | 1548 | by Staff reporter
How to make the best out of your College Life
Entering college and building relationships We all want to make lots of friends the moment we enter the gates of our college or university. But are all the people whom you mee...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 11:10hrs | 646 | by Staff Reporter
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