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Is Zim govt anger at Brian Nichols due to jitters as was sold a dummy by SADC over anti-sanctions solidarity?
The escalating attacks on the United States of America ambassador Brian Nichols by the Zimbabwe government - most recent of which was notably a thinly veiled threat, possibly of expulsion from the cou...Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 08:53hrs | 3806 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo artiste pleads for national recognition
BULAWAYO-based actor-cum-musician Madlela Skhobokhobo is praying for people from across the country to accept and appreciate talent from his home town, which he said is dying without enough recognitio...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 06:34hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Harare Nightlife: The ultimate guide
The inhabitants of the Zimbabwean capital were once called "the people who do not sleep", owing to the thumping 24/7...Published: 22 Oct 2019 at 13:32hrs | 4556 | by Staff Writer
Thomas Mapfumo promises fireworks in SA
Chimurenga music guru Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo, who is set to perform at two shows in South Africa next weekend, has promised his legion of fans a show to remember.The shows, which will be hel...Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 23:49hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
Promote skills and identify talent says First Lady
Schools have been challenged to effectively promote skills development and talent identification to produce learners who are relevant to the demands of industry.This was said by the First Lady...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 19:08hrs | 751 | by Staff Reporter
Hundreds attend Bulawayo Amazing Voices auditions
AUDITIONS for the Zimbabwe leg of the Old Mutual Amazing Voices singing competition kicked off in Bulawayo at the Large City Hall yesterday with hundreds flocking the venue to try their luck. ...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:14hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
MDC-T joins Zanu-PF
MDC-T has confirmed that it will join Zanu-PF in the march for the removal of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the West, saying the party has realised the embargo is bleeding the economy. The ...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:10hrs | 826 | by Staff reporter
Peace through jazz music - The trumpet is a 'cool' instrument to unite people
Each year, on 30 April, music lovers around the world celebrate International Jazz Day to "honour jazz and its enduring legacy, as well as its power to bring people together," says Audrey Azoulay, the...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 18:26hrs | 2936 | by Frank Kuwonu
Decibel, Vimbai in war of words
YESTERYEAR urban grooves musician Decibel has rubbished claims that he ditched the late national hero, Oliver Mtukudzi, in 2005 during their United Kingdom tour. Decibel refuted the allegation...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 06:45hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo heads for SA
Chimurenga music maestro Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo will at the end of next month headline a "xenophobia" mini festival in South Africa.Mukanya will lead a galaxy of African musicians, mainly ba...Published: 01 Oct 2019 at 13:17hrs | 2065 | by Staff reporter
Coffee Lover 'Diego Tryno' Promises Epidemic
Award-winning Zimbabwean Musician Diego Tryno nicknamed 'Mr Coffee Please' who made quite a splash with his celebrated debut album Lazarus(Age vol1) late last year, is about to start an ep...Published: 30 Sep 2019 at 17:04hrs | 7022 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean actor dies in crash
UPCOMING actor and film promoter Jacob Zivei died on Friday evening after being involved in a car crash. Biggie, as he was popularly known to his fans, was driving along Seke Road when he was involved...Published: 23 Sep 2019 at 15:54hrs | 3181 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's last words to daughter Selmor
THE late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's daughter Selmor said she received words of encouragement as the last words from her father when she visited him at his Norton residence a...Published: 23 Sep 2019 at 08:49hrs | 4008 | by Staff reporter
'Majaivana is not my real father!'
"SO here is the bigger shocker, and this painful, I have lived with the wrong clan for 40 years. My father's real name is Abel Khanyi."These were the words of a crestfallen Derick Sipho Majaiv...Published: 22 Sep 2019 at 07:29hrs | 7508 | by Staff Reporter
Janet Manyowa arrives ahead of Friends in Christ gospel extravaganza
Award-winning gospel artist, Janet Manyowa has arrived in the United Kingdom ahead of the annual concert hosted by Sharon Manatsa and Friends in Christ (FIC), taking place this Saturday in Bedford....Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 11:48hrs | 1137 | by Tidi Kwidini
‘We'll be watching' – a reporter's fraught return to Zimbabwe after 16 years
The immigration officer lifted his stamp to put the visa into my passport and I heaved a sigh of relief. But then my passport was taken by a smiling woman who asked, "Have you been to Zimbabwe before?...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 06:48hrs | 1330 | by Andrew Meldrum I Associated Press
SA-based singer in Mugabe tribute
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED gospel musician Blessing Gomo has released a tribute song titled Gushungo Vaenda in honour of the late former President Robert Mugabe who died last week, aged 95 in Singapore where ...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 11:37hrs | 583 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe was no revolutionary. He was obsessed with power and control
Robert Mugabe will not be remembered as the freedom fighter who helped liberate Zimbabwe, but as a man who whose 40 years in power was anything but admirable, writes Melusi Nkomo.In the future...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 11:51hrs | 1797 | by Melusi Nkomo
Changing face of the 'Zimbabwean' funeral
Funerals are an inevitable sad part of our exit from mother earth.This exit to another world yonder, confirms human being's mortality.This is despite their status, power, influence and...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:09hrs | 781 | by Staff reporter
Maskandi fest comes to Bulawayo
FOR local traditional music lovers, September will be memorable as the Azibuye Emasikweni maskandi festival takes Matabeleland by storm. The festival, which had been brought to a halt for over...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 08:26hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
SA-based Zimbabwean Maskandi eyes local market
POPULAR South Africa-based Zimbabwean Maskandi Sebenzani Ncube, popularly known as Mehlokazulu (pictured above), says he is eyeing Zimbabwe as a major market for his music to bring it at par with Sout...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 14:59hrs | 1409 | by Staff reporter
Louis Mhlanga excited at Bulawayo return
SOUTH Africa-based jazz guitarist, Louis Mhlanga is relishing returning to perform in the city after a three-year hiatus.Mhlanga is set to feature in the 2019 Spring Feelings Jazz Show schedul...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 08:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's Heroes Month message to the people of Zimbabwe
It is exactly twelve months since disputed and stolen election of 2018. The majority of Zimbabweans are still in shock at the brazen manner inwhich their vote was stolen. Disputed ele...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 17:24hrs | 1711 | by Nelson Chamisa
Zimbabwean producer collaborates with Beyoncé
Zimbabwean producer, Robert Ndabezinhle Magwenzi who collaborated with R&B queen Beyoncé on The Lion King: The Gift album says he was thrilled to have been given this opportunity which he conside...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 07:36hrs | 1030 | by Staff reporter
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 | 933 | by Tidi Kwidini
Freddy Gwala still in the game
Seasoned South African musician Freddie "Madamara" Gwala says he will never abandon his music career as he believes he was born a musician.Gwala (56) known for his Zumba music, a genre he inve...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 14:15hrs | 772 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's DJ Zinhle among artists to perform at Zimfest Live next month
Celebrated South African DJ, Zinhle Jiyane is amongst the artists who will grace the main stage at Zimfest Live in August it has been announced.She joins a long list of popular acts that inclu...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 13:30hrs | 2137 | by Tidi Kwidini
Zimbabwean boy lands role in US film
CAPETOWN-BASED afro-jazz musician Simbarashe Saini's son, Kevin, has struck gold after landing a role in an American movie set to hit the screen next month.The seven-year-old will feature in R...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 16:28hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Olinda courts Deborah Frazer
HIGHLY-RATED gospel songbird Olinda Marowa and one of South Africa's top artistes Deborah Fraser are currently working together on a new track, Mweya Mutsvene, which is set to be recorded this week....Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 08:00hrs | 807 | by Staff reporter
Seagirl swims into copyright storm
After having a "bitter and sweet" musical year, coupled with awards, massive radio spins and also being pelted on stage on two occasions by her home fans, Bulawayo songstress Novuyo "Seagirl" Dube mig...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:22hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya protégé declares Sunday of turnaround
Prophetic, Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader Prophet Walter Magaya's “spiritual son", Prophet Chamunorwa Nyamupinga, has set July 28 as a Big Sunday of spiritual turnaround.The chari...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:18hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean cameraman and muso shot dead in SA
A 33-year-old Zimbabwean cameraman and producer was shot and killed in Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain, in the Western Cape on Wednesday night.Ray Ceeh was reportedly dropping off colleagues who ha...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 17:33hrs | 2266 | by Staff reporter
Mixed feelings over Harare artistes at Econet gig
Econet Wireless' Ziyawa kuEcoCash promotion's first monthly draw in Bulawayo was a resounding success despite efforts by some groups in the city to bar people from attending because of the inclusion o...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 07:00hrs | 1416 | by Staff reporter
Chickens coming home to roost
FOR decades those courageous enough among us have been shouting themselves hoarse about corruption in this country.Some, such as Chimurenga music guru, Thomas Mapfumo, were hounded into self-i...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 07:18hrs | 1066 | by Editorial - NewsDay
Reflections on the life of Dr Dumiso Dabengwa: highs and lows
Chief spies are not famous for mingling easily with the public: they tend to be aloof; secretive and in glamorised Western films have notoriety for keeping everyone guessing about everything in the wo...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 09:36hrs | 353 | by Dr Mandla Nyathi
Mthwakazi blocks Econet from bringing Jah Prayzah & Winky to Bulawayo
Mthwakazi Republic Party, MRP, has ordered giant mobiles phone service provider, Econet, to reverse the decision to bring Harare based top Zimbabwean musicians Jah Prayzah and Winky D to perform at a ...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 08:13hrs | 12650 | by Staff reporter
Ivy Kombo drops 14th album
CELEBRATED United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean gospel songstress Ivy Kombo-Kasi last week released her 14th studio album titled Like Mt Zion to end a decade-long sabbatical.The songstress last rel...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 07:32hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter
Fireworks for Bulawayo @125th
SANDRA Ndebele, Madlela Skhobokhobo and Clement Magwaza will be the headline acts during the Bulawayo @125 celebrations taking place at the Large City Hall car park today. The celebrations are...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 07:10hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
Welcoming new president of Zimbabwe
Just before the sun had started its journey across the African cold sky, I jumped, tumbled and scrambled into my rambled clothes, cat licked my face and legs and soon I was in the kitchen preparing fo...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 09:13hrs | 19261 | by Tanatswa Chikuku
Gospel music taken to another level
Gospel music artist Pastor David Kapofu is currently working on an album in the studio called Worship Album set to be released in August 2019.Born on the 2nd of April 1980 and the 6th in a Chr...Published: 28 May 2019 at 17:22hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Gospel music taken to another level
Gospel music artist Pastor David Kapofu is currently working on an album in the studio called Worship Album set to be released in August 2019.Born on the 2nd of April 1980 and the 6th in a Chr...Published: 28 May 2019 at 15:58hrs | 574 | by Leonard Koni
Bulawayo @125 celebrations this Saturday
AS part of Bulawayo's 125th anniversary celebrations, various artistes and culture groups will congregate at the Large City Hall car park this Saturday to mark the feat with the residents. On ...Published: 28 May 2019 at 07:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Muso releases anti-Mnangagwa song release
BULAWAYO artiste Njabulo "SizFire" Nyoni claims to have received threats from unknown people after the release of his single, Cry of a Zimbabwean Child, which lashes out at President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 24 May 2019 at 06:43hrs | 1826 | by Staff reporter
Malunga quits sex
MUSICIAN Clive Malunga has exclusively told H-Metro he quit sex for good in 2002 after divorcing his wife.The 59-year-old says he has been managing without sex for close to 17 years."I...Published: 15 May 2019 at 09:57hrs | 8507 | by Staff reporter
Mugaba denies links with Mugabe sons
The persisting economic hardships bring no joy to the showbiz industry with a number of local arts promoters raising red flags over the situation, which they say has brought misery to the creative sec...Published: 05 May 2019 at 10:53hrs | 12854 | by Staff reporter
Nadia Nakai proud to be associated with Zimbabwe
South African rapper Nadia Nakai is proud to be associated with Zimbabwe and just cannot get enough of the love she has received from her local followers.Born of a South African father and a Z...Published: 05 May 2019 at 10:34hrs | 1371 | by Staff reporter
UZ students grill Prophet Magaya
UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe students had an opportunity to grill Prophetic Healing and Deliverance founder, Prophet Walter Magaya in a question and answer session at the campus' Great Hall on Tuesday....Published: 02 May 2019 at 19:08hrs | 7253 | by Staff reporter
Gospel extravaganza set for the UK
Gospel music lovers in the United Kingdom are in for a treat as the UK Summer Gospel Festival roars to life headlined by the country's leading gospel outfits; energetic gospel ensemble ZimPraise, Saba...Published: 01 May 2019 at 09:35hrs | 785 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe blighted by a 'tsunami' of fake news
Zimbabwe has once been described as a country blighted by a 'tsunami' of fake news since the beginning of a "new dispensation" following the largely unexpected or seemingly impossible removal of forme...Published: 01 May 2019 at 09:31hrs | 1173 | by John Masuku
Chipinge sangoma's earth-shaking list include prophets, musicians, businesspeople, footballers, politicians
In an earth-shaking revelation, several well-known people, from in and outside Zimbabwe, to include but not limited to prophets, traditional healers, musicians, businesspeople, footballers, politician...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 10:45hrs | 18717 | by Staff reporter
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