Mobile network operators saw a decline in voice and internet traffic in the first quarter but revenue grew 10% to $28.8 billion from $26.17 billion recorded in the preceding quarter. According to the latest sector performance report from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), mobile voice traffic declined by 2.3% to…
LitFest Harare has announced the dates and theme of the 2022 literary festival. The festival is scheduled to run from 23 to 26 November, under the theme: “We are joy – Celebrating the ties that bind us.” The festival will run live at selected venues around Harare, with some components of the festival being virtual…
The book is a collection of all IIFA resolutions on leasing, with the resolutions arranged, classified, and explained along with the evidence backing them The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) has released a new book on the Islamic jurisprudential resolutions related to the leasing contracts, as part of a series of contemporary financial fatāwa in light…
By Arts Correspondent The fundraising show at Kotwa High School organized by Sunguru musician Collen Timeo on Friday lived to its billing. The charity which coincided with the Culture Day celebrations was a fun-filled day that drew a sizeable crowd from some nearby schools namely Nyamakuyo, Kotwa Primary school, and Hilltop College. The performance galore…
By Chimeno Azriel A number of poets from Creative Minds Alive recently released an anthology poetry book ECHOES OF AFRICA, a book that seeks to embrace all the ages and leaves the reader with the desire to want to read more poems. The 82-page book which was launched online and on other social media platforms…
The sky isn’t the limit for Batsirai Chigama who continues to shine on the literary scene. Batsirai Chigama (Zimbabwe) is a performer, poet, literary activist, and social commentator. The City of Asylum described her work as “surprising, shocking, and skillfully deliberate work,” and “a breath-taking embodiment of grief.” Chigama’s debut collection, “Gather The Children,” won…
By Chimeno Azriel A Bulawayo-based poet launched his debut poetry book which carries heavy and acceptable messages that leave the reader with a life-changing mindset. Mr. Fortune Munsaka, who released his 43 Poetry novel and his collection announced his arrival on the literary scene with a soul searching collection. The launch was done virtually and…
Leading mobile telephony company, NetOne, honoured its High-Value Customers at its 25th Anniversary Golf tournament held at Chapman Golf Club in Harare yesterday. In his welcome remarks, Mr. Jeremiah Munembe, the NetOne Chief Operating Officer expressed his excitement for hosting NetOne’s esteemed customers as well as some of its business partners. “The golf tournament attests…
The 8th edition of the annual international literature festival will be held from the 24th to the 27th of November, 2021. For the second year running, the festival will be held mostly virtually. Speeches, discussions, and workshops will be virtual, while live events will include a poetry slam, theatre performances and a music concert to…
One of Zimbabwe’s finest chefs, Lewis Mushonga is set to release a book about cooking entitled Bika, published by iPublish House with the foreword written by Lucy Ruth, a Zimbabwean-based Canadian award-winning author, and Guinness World Record holder. The waiting is finally over! 26 November 2021 is the day of launching and releasing this much-awaited…
By Chimeno Azriel The well-written and exciting book Jenaguru Moonlight Dances was launched on Saturday online with the main launch expected next week in Harare. Speaking with the author Edwin ‘Mampara’ Msipa, the book launch is going physical next week. The adventurous novel talks about the young man who has never been to a rural…
Xeno is Greek for a type or model (hence ” stereotype”, “typical”, “typecasting” etc). Phobia is the Greek word for irrational fear or aversion. In South Africa, the word “xenophobia” – essentially the fear of “the Other” – has become associated with violent images and atrocities. Every year, almost like a season of ritual mass…
By Chimeno Azriel The decorated poet and writer Edwin Msipa has done it again after he released the much-awaited and humorous novel ‘JENAGURU – MOONLIGHT DANCES’. The exciting novel is a poetic story that mixes poems and the book is about a young boy who travelled to a rural area for the first time. The…
EbonyLife and Sony Pictures Television (“SPT”) yesterday announced ÀLÓ, a brand-new writers initiative offering a unique platform for writers of African heritage. The word “ÀLÓ” is from the Yoruba language and translates as ‘once upon a time’. Just like with those words which have opened countless stories for hundreds of years, this is the beginning…
Since 1967, International Literacy Day has been celebrated annually around the world to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies in order to intensify the call for a more effective literacy education and combat existing issues of illiteracy among the youth and adults. Yesterday was one of the most significant days for…
By Pofela Ndzozi Leaders for Africa Network (LAN) in partnership with renowned academic Ibbo Mandaza’s regional think-tank, the Southern African Political-Economy Series (SAPES) Trust, is set to launch a book tracing the philosophical footpath and political grounding of the former President of Zimbabwe, the late Robert Gabriel Mugabe. The book will be launched at an…
By Chimeno Azriel Multi-talented Marondera based poet Munashe “Chamapezi” Dhliwayo aims at reaching all ages with his poems and novels as he tries to send the message about social life. The poet-cum-writer is riding high with the release of his Shona novel this year and some anthologies of Shona poetries. During an interview with this…
Nigeria’s EbonyLife Studios and Will Packer Productions have partnered to develop an untitled project based on the Bloomberg article “The Fall of the Billionaire Gucci Master” by Evan Ratliff. The rights were won after a highly contested derby by several producers and are now set up at Universal Pictures. Writer discussions are ongoing and progressing quickly. The…
Written by Makanatsa Makonese (PhD Published by Weaver Press: 38 Broadlands Road, Emerald Hill, Harare, Zimbabwe (https://weaverpresszimbabwe.com/store) Also available from: 1) African Books Collective: (https://www.africanbookscollective.com/books/women-law-and-power) 2) Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Women-Law-Power-Perspectives-Zimbabwes/dp/1779223986/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=women%2C+law+and+power&qid=1624450262&s=books&sr=1-1 As reflected in my own life, the land question has been an enduring issue in the history of Zimbabwe. From pre-colonial times to the modern-day post-colonial State…
