Arts and culture
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From Mutare to Gaborone: Music producer determined to record Botswana’s best gospel voices
Writes Clayton Masekesa In an exciting cross-border musical exchange, renowned Zimbabwean music producer, Ollin Anderson, is set to embark on a tour of Botswana to discover and record the country’s talented gospel artists. The gifted producer will be doing recordings of Botswana gospel musicians from 22 -26 July. He is the hands behind Zimbabwe’s gospel…
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Language Legacy Expo to honour culture and heritage through literary and visual arts
Consultus Publishing Services (CPS), in partnership with LitFest Harare, is launching the Language Legacy Expo on Saturday, July 27h at CPS Head Office in Eastlea, Harare. The launch heralds the beginning of a 10-week expo organized by Consultus Publishing Services (CPS) to honour culture and heritage through literary and visual arts. This expo aims…
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Hosting of UN Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa a boost for Zimbabwe Tourism
Writes Cleopas Huruva Mukungunugwa Zimbabwe continues to get international recognition with the country geared to host the United Nations Tourism Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa on 26 to 28 July 2024, at the Elephant Hills Hotel in Victoria. The Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Barbara Rwodzi on 16 July 2024, informed the…
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NetOne Embraces UN Tourism on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, Promoting Zimbabwean Cuisine
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NetOne Pvt Ltd has announced its enthusiastic support for the inaugural UN Tourism on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, set to take place from July 26 to July 28 in Victoria Falls. The event, championed by the First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Her Excellency Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, aims to celebrate Zimbabwean gastronomy and promote…
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Kore Kore Cultural Village to host Mashonaland West Culture Month celebrations
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Writes Chimeno Azriel The Kore Kore Cultural Village this year plays host to the Mashonaland West Culture Month celebrations set for the 12th of July 2024 in Makonde. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of cultural diversity and the need to preserve cultural practices that embody the spirit of humanity (Ubuntu/Unhu). Situated…
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AJ Mafokate on being Born Into Fame
Born Into Fame is now streaming on Showmax Featuring 6 ambitious South Africans with famous parents An inside look at growing up famous Born Into Fame follows the lives of six South Africans with famous parents who are trying to carve their own paths and continue their family legacies. The cast includes AJ Mafokate and…
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The Bala Family Returns to Mzansi Magic for another Drama-Filled Season
It was rated by viewers as one of the best reality shows in Mzansi and topped the trends list week after week. Now The Bala Family is set to make a much-anticipated return to Mzansi Magic from August, and this season promises even more family drama. Siblings Pinky, Zwai, Loyiso, and Phelo and their mother, Mama…
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Prophet Isaac Makomichi to the world
Who is Prophet Isaac Makomichi? His alias is Famous Isaac, a freestyle hip-hop artist, a pastor, and a business mogul. The man is the 2017 Masvingo Music Awards honorary charity award winner through paying school fees for children who lost their parents due to HIV and Aids. He is the CEO of Extra Lavishers Web…
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“It’s a war” – Legendary actor Owen Sejake on how Empini mirrors real life
If you’ve watched Zone 14, Soul City or Tsotsi, you know legendary actor Owen Sejake. Known for his deep and authoritative voice, his distinguished career dates back to 1971 and includes winning Best Supporting Actor at Monaco International Film Festival for Beat the Drum. In the Showmax Original Empini, he plays General Moeti, a powerful political figure who wants to…
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Supermodel Competition and Its Impact on Zimbabwe’s Creative Economy
Staff Reporter Zimbabwe’s fashion industry is set to receive a significant boost with the launch of SUPERMODEL, a groundbreaking competition and brand dedicated to discovering the next generation of modeling talent. The competition, with a focus on refining beauty, talent, and character to an international standard, aims to offer its winners global exposure and coveted…
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Chidora wins inaugural short story prize… Promises a short story collection
Renowned Zimbabwean writer and academic, Dr Tanaka Chidora, is the inaugural winner of the Carnelian Heart Publishing Short Story Prize for Africa 2024. Announcing the winner and two runners-up on their social media handles, Carnelian Heart Publishing said that they received more than one hundred submissions from all over Africa. From those submissions, 20 entries…
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Showmax shares Mpho’s final work
SAFTA nominee Mpho Sebeng co-stars in new Showmax Original 016FM In his final interview before his untimely passing, Mpho shares how 016FM made him appreciate the people and community of the Vaal Premieres on Showmax on 26 June 2024, with new episodes on Wednesdays Showmax has just released the first trailer for 016FM, starring SAFTA nominee…
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Ghetto gives me power to climb international levels: Musician Favour Veflambo
Writes Panashe Gwesu Fast-rising Zimbabwean sungura musician, Anywere Mukani a.k.a Mr Favour Veflambo, boldly declares that the ghetto has empowered him to reach international heights, which is why he never forgets its impact on his journey. known for blending sungura music with flamboyant flair, the musician has captured the public’s attention with his unique musical…
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Herbert Mutanda launches second book about safeguarding the country’s heritage
Writes Chimeno Azriel Upcoming and adorned writer, Herbert Mutanda today uncloaked his second book entitled Gomo reBudiriro at the Media Lab, University of Zimbabwe. The book is Herbert Mutanda’s second publication after he had his first publication “Wakapindwa nei?” and it is about unity, peace, and safeguarding the heritage. Speaking to this writer, he said…
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Manunure High School Student Aims to Conquer Miss Midlands Title
Writes Panashe Gwesu Nokutenda Bungu, a determined 16-year-old form 4 student at Manunure High School in Kwekwe, has set her sights on claiming the prestigious title of Miss Midlands soon, with aspirations to eventually compete at an international level. She said this following her recent victory as Miss Kwekwe Schools, when she expressed her heartfelt…
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Elias Machemedze’s book “Story of the Role of Herbert Chitepo in Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle” to be studied at O’level
Writes Chimeno Azriel Zimbabwe’s talented writer, Elias Machemedze’s book about Herbert Chitepo has been included in Zimbabwe’s Educational Curriculum and is to be studied by Zimbabwe’s Ordinary Level students. The book Story Of the Role of Herbert W. Chitepo in Zimbabwe‘s Liberation Struggle was approved by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and will…
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Afreximbank Launches the CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa
Writes Baboloki Semele Afreximbank has unveiled an initiative aimed at fostering literary excellence across the African continent. According to a press release from Afreximbank, the CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa, a collaboration between the CANEX Book Factory and Narrative Landscape Press Limited, promises to invigorate Africa’s literary scene and bolster the continent’s creative economy.…
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Young visual artist eyes brighter future through art
Writes Panashe Gwesu A 25-year-old visual artiste, Tawanda Tinashe Madhonera, a native of Dangamvura, Mutare, believes that his artistic talent is a gift from a higher power and he set his sights on a brighter future through his art. In a recent interview, he expressed his passion and dedication to his craft, where he immerses…
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Preserving Heritage: Zimbabwe Parliament visits Dr. Eduardo Chivambo Mondlane’s Memorial Shrine
Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe, Advocate Jacob F. N. Mudenda’s delegation wound up its Parliamentary benchmarking visit to Mozambique on the 3rd May 2024, by visiting the Nwadjahane Village, Mandlakazi District, in the Gaza Province. This is the birthplace and memorial shrine dedicated to the late Dr. Eduardo Chivambo Mondlane, the luminary Founding Father of…
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ZICCO pledges to uplift musicians’ living standards
The recently established Zimbabwe Council of Copyrights (ZICCO) has pledged to uplift the lives of musicians. This follows the setting up of funeral policy and medical aid schemes for its members across the country. ZICCO CEO, Tafadzwa Masembura, said musicians have long suffered the shame of having to beg from well-wishers to pay for medical…
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Release of EP Title Track Video A Response To Public Demand: DroCole
Writes Ronnie Chisamba Hip-hop artiste DroCole – real name Cleopas Lamont Nzerombairi – says the recent release of the video for his latest offering was in response to public demand. Titled Interior Ting, the musical video was officially launched as a follow-up to a track with the same title. The video was unpacked to the…
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Japanese MPJ Group tours Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe, represented by the Zimbabwe Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, is facilitating a familiarisation tour of Zimbabwe by 13 members of Millennium Promise Japan (MPJ). This is a Japanese-based Non-profit organization that was formed in April 2008 and is involved in education, food and material assistance, and disaster response to affected countries across the globe. The…