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Jeys Marabini ready to perform at Zimbabwe Jazz fest
JAZZ muso, Jeys Marabini who was no longer to perform due to a debilitating illness is ready to return to the stage for his first public performance.The legendary musician is set to reunite wi...Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Kaynine studios funds Holyten's Pandichamuka video
South African-based record label Kaynine Studios is excited to announce that it has funded the video of award winning hip hop artist Holy Ten titled Pandichamuka. The video which st...Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 15:16hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Van Choga's Vhura Gate!
AS anticipated, Zimdancehall artistes have not let the #JohnVuliGateChallenge pass them as Van Choga wekwaMudzviti has come up with his own version, redefining the song's dances and lyrics.The...Published: 19 Oct 2020 at 23:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Macheso saddened by Dzamara's death
Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso has been saddened by opposition activist Patson Dzamara's death who succumbed to colon cancer today.Mache...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 11:03hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zifa courts Jah Prayzah to coin a song for the Warriors
FROM teams marching onto home grounds accompanied by theme songs, to World Cup anthems and pop culture references, the music industry has strong ties to the world's most beautiful game.Footbal...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 09:38hrs | | by Staff repoirter
I didn't ride on Tuku's fame, says Selmor
THE late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's daughter, Selmor - who has been largely touted as heir to the superstar's music throne - said she has worked hard over the years to devel...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pirate taxi driver loses car to robbers
A MVURWI pirate taxi driver was robbed of his car by an unknown suspect who purported to be a passenger going to Mutorashanga.Josphat Kwekwani (54) was plying the Mutorashanga — Mvurwi route...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How Mugabe survived assassination in Gutu
Kenny Constantine Mabuya, whose Chimurenga name was Cde Kenny Ridzai, makes stunning revelations about their confrontation with the British authorities after they had been sent as the advance team for...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 15:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Taxi driver hijacked
An unlicensed Mvurwi taxi driver, Mushika shika, was robbed of his blue Honda Fit by an unknown suspect who purported to be a passenger going to Mutorashanga from Mvurwi Town police has said.J...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 14:10hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Southern Africa Methodist University should be opened now Mr President!
I remember as a youth being hopeful that I would attain a degree in my life when done with my Advanced level. Being a Methodist and having been born in a family that knew no other denomination other t...Published: 14 Feb 2018 at 11:07hrs | | by Muhwisiry Chaiyeiye
'Better to die in battlefield'
COMRADE Gilbert Musekiwa Simon Majiri, whose Chimurenga name was Chabudaishudhu Kufahakuurayi is an unassuming war veteran. Born in 1938, Chabudaishudhu who now stays in Mvurwi, grew up in Shamva,...Published: 12 Mar 2017 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
University student gets community service for sleeping with minor
Chinhoyi University student was slapped with 315 hours community service by Guruve magistrate Atwell Sanyatwi for sleeping with a minor.Public prosecutor Venecensia Musiiwa told the court that...Published: 24 Jan 2017 at 16:02hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Of data tariffs and social media sanity
The Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe's (POTRAZ) surprise directive to have data charges raised astronomically has brewed the expected anger from the public who had s...Published: 13 Jan 2017 at 06:55hrs | | by Tawanda Musariri
Warrior's song an ugly beauty
There is something beautiful about the song by Charles Mabika and superstar Jah Prayzah for Afcon next year. Then there is something bad and ugly as well.It is probably in order to explore eve...Published: 29 Oct 2016 at 17:07hrs | 1 | by Robert Mukondiwa
Memories of farm life before Independence
Sunday afternoon, in the blistering heat, I was driving on a dusty winding road, along the Hwedza mountains going to the village. Then I saw an elderly lady flagging me to stop, obviously wanting a li...Published: 14 Sep 2016 at 07:10hrs | | by Dr Sekai Nzenza
Tanga Wekwa Sando is still here
"IT has been a fascinating journey and I would just like to thank God that I have enjoyed many great moments throughout my career."These were the words of Tanga Wekwa Sando as he commented on a musica...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 12:52hrs | | by Andrew Moyo
Mafikizolo jets in today
South African group Mafikizolo is expected in the country today for a gig scheduled for Belgravia Sports Club on Saturday. The South African group will share the stage with Wallace Chirumiko, better k...Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 07:49hrs | | by Tawanda Marwizi
A comrade who refused to die
COMRADE Noah Mbira whose Chimurenga name was Chemist Ncube has just too many fascinating episodes from his time during the liberation struggle. Last week, he gave a gripping narration of his journey f...Published: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:26hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Tanga wekwaSando returns
Jazz crooner Tanga wekwaSando is paying up for his hiatus from the music scene with two albums that are set to be released this year.The veteran musician told The Standard Style on Wednesday t...Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 10:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
'CIO' beds 10 women, ruins 4 marriages
A SEKE man reportedly wrecked four marriages, bedding women while masquerading as a member of the Central Intelligence Organisation.Reevson Simbini's shenanigans have left villagers in the Zin...Published: 12 May 2016 at 16:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
MP laments water woes in Mabelreign Harare
Harare West MP Jessie Majome has lamented that water woes that affected Mabelreign suburbs in Harare were caused by the abuse of bank loans which were acquire for the water infrastructure constru...Published: 28 Jul 2015 at 07:06hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Mugabe attacks Vapositori
President Robert Mugabe has attacked members of the Vapositori (apostolic sect members), for refusing to take their children to school and hospitals, citing it as one of the country's major draw backs...Published: 21 Jun 2015 at 16:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
I feel vindicated, says Mugabe
PRESIDENT Mugabe turned 91-years-old on the 21st of February, and had his birthday celebrations in Victoria Falls over the weekend. As per tradition, the President granted an interview to ZBCtv Curren...Published: 03 Mar 2015 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Chris Chivinge
'How Mugabe became my father'
Albert Mugabe Jnr, son of President Mugabe's step-brother, was raised by the President in a way any biological father would raise his own child. Growing up in the shadow of such a global icon afte...Published: 25 Jan 2015 at 08:38hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
New Zim gospel choir is born
BACKGROUNDZIMWORSHIP is a gospel ensemble that was formed in September 2013. The project is a brainchild of two childhood friends, Edward Mushuna and Sonny Mashambanhaka who grow up together i...Published: 17 Nov 2014 at 20:13hrs | 4 | by Entertainment Reporter
Prudence to headline London's Zim Achievers Awards
ON the 10th of May, the luxurious hallways of the five-star Royal Garden Hotel in London's Kensington district will reverberate to the sumptuous voice of Zimbabwe's queen of Jazz, Prudence Katomen...Published: 01 May 2014 at 05:51hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
Tuku Recalls Picky for Greatest Hits Concert
The fans have spoken and it's all systems go for Oliver Mtukudzi's greatest hits concert where a playlist of songs chosen over the radio and online by fans will make up the music icon's set on Friday ...Published: 22 Apr 2014 at 14:49hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa, Mujuru not certain for Presidency
NEITHER Vice President Joice Mujuru nor Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa have an automatic ticket to take over leadership of the country, as the people will have th...Published: 05 Apr 2014 at 08:31hrs | | by Walter Nyamukondiwa
Zimbabwe - Enter Judicial Violence
When Zanu-PF took over the reins of power, from the Rhodesia Front in 1980, they started a systematic violent use of the arms of state. When it began no one was paying attention. No one was paying att...Published: 03 Sep 2013 at 05:22hrs | | by Trademark Dindingwe
Ex-Tuku members release new album
Long serving Black Spirits member, Namatai Mubariki-Chipanga has released her debut album that she worked on with her husband Charles Chipanga.The album is titled 'Grace Moments'.Namat...Published: 29 Aug 2013 at 15:12hrs | 1 | by arts reporter
ZTA to meet UNWTO theme song winner
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says it is set to meet with the winners of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly theme song to finalise the project.Head...Published: 21 Jul 2013 at 10:22hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Dudu Manhenga launches album No. 5
One of Zimbabwe's top afro-jazz musicians, Dudu Manhenga, will this afternoon launch her fifth album, a debut worshipping project to reaffirm her faith in God.The 11-track album ground-b...Published: 24 Apr 2013 at 04:14hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Cool Crooners fall on hard times
THEY have at one point been regarded as one of Zimbabwe's most reverred jazz sensations and besides they have proved their mettle both at regional and on the international stage.Their melodiou...Published: 06 Apr 2013 at 04:43hrs | 1 | by Auxillia Katongomara
Tuku, daughter not on talking terms
SELMOR Mtukudzi has for the time opened up on her relationship with her father, superstar Oliver Mtukudzi, which she described as "frosty".Speaking on the sidelines of her album launch at the...Published: 09 Mar 2013 at 12:06hrs | 9 | by Arts reporter
Varsity graduate abandons career for music
WHEN renowned urban groover, Knox Guni, chose to venture full-time into the music industry regardless of his university qualifications most people questioned and ridiculed his decision, however for Pr...Published: 05 Aug 2012 at 14:24hrs | 185 | by Sunday Leisure Correspondent
Mugabe calls for peace during national elections
PRESIDENT Mugabe yesterday called for peace in upcoming national elections and condemned the use of violence to win votes.Addressing hundreds of mourners in Zvimba during the burial of Headman...Published: 07 Jun 2012 at 04:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Brown family spokesperson dismisses 'rumours' about Andy's burial
A family spokesperson from the late veteran musician, Andy Brown, Douglas Ncube has scoffed at rumours that the Brown family is failing to meet burial costs for the late music icon.Ncube urged...Published: 19 Mar 2012 at 03:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hugh Masekela expected today
ICONIC jazz maestro Hugh Masekela makes a welcome return to Harare for another dance with his fans at the Harare Jazz Festival slated for tomorrow.Just as he promised last year to return, Mase...Published: 15 Apr 2011 at 04:30hrs | | by J Mbiri
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