Ngororombe: The tenacity of living heritage through dance and entertainment

By Nimorod Ushe Bikita District is a melting pot where the cultural belief and behaviour of Ngororombe traditional dance and music has been nurtured over the years. Background of Ngororombe traditional dance in Bikita Located few kilometres north of Chikuku Township is a place known as Gangare. Probably, it is the cradle of Ngororombe traditional…

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Durban FilmMart Welcomes Netflix As Programme Partner For 11th Edition

Netflix, the World’s leading streaming entertainment service, has joined the Durban FilmMart as a new programme partner to the 11th edition of Africa’s premier film industry event which will host its virtual edition from 4 to 13 September 2020.  With 193 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, and feature films…

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Betty Kaseke soldiers on with community development despite damaging rumours

The philanthropy in the “Iron Lady” as Betty Kaseke has come to be known because of her ability to conquer criticism and character assassination has refused to die as she focuses on community development through the Betty Kaseke Foundation. Carrying the poise of a beauty queen that she is, Betty Kaseke yesterday through her foundation,…

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Madzibaba Mtandwa prides self in spiritual work

Sowell Chikwari (Lifestyle Reporter) Johanne Masowe Yenyenyedzi Nomwe apostolic sect High Priest Madzibaba Mtandwa takes pride in delivering people from spiritual bondage and sickness, converting them to the ways of God. Born Hebert Mtandwa sixty years ago in Gokwe in a family of 16 children, the  Johanne Masowe Yenyenyedzi Nomwe apostolic sect leader is renowned…

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New movie “Shaina” delivers powerful health messages through a compelling story about young Zimbabweans

After the Success of “Inside Story” and “Lucky Specials”, USAID Collaborates with High Profile Zimbabwean Actors to Deliver a Unique Coming-of-Age Story As part of a media initiative to empower adolescent girls and young women in Sub-Saharan Africa, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded the production of the feature-length film, Shaina, premiering on…

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7 of the Safest Places to Visit in Africa in 2020

By Thomas Quarry Meta Title: Africa’s Safest Locations in 2020 Meta Description: Africa offers you ample opportunity to enjoy everything this continent has to offer, from food to pristine beaches and roaming wildlife. Find out which countries have the lowest crime rates and are considered safe for tourists. African countries are like a limitless treasure…

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Celebrating Son and Daughter Day With DStv

11 August is Son and Daughter Day, yes a day dedicated to appreciating the special little peoples. MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity  and public relations Manager, Liz Dziva  said it’s a special day that’s all about spending quality time with the kids-young or old, finding out what makes them tick, discovering their hopes and dreams – and simply…

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Another Double Eviction: Eric And Tochi Evicted from The BBNaija Lockdown House

The second live eviction show saw Eric and Tochi evicted from the BBNaija Lockdown house.  During the week, Ozo won the Head of House Challenge, and after much deliberation, he chose Dorathy as his Deputy. This automatically saved both of them from being up for eviction.  As with last week, the audience voted and the…

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Understanding the Nerumedzo Heritage Site in Bikita

By Nimrod Ushe Nerumedzo is a national monument popularly known for a swarm of stink bugs (Harurwa) which throng annually to that place between the month of April and August. During that time, citizens of Bikita District, pour libation of traditional beer in petition and sacrifices to please the ancestors/vadzimu/amadhlozi for their precious gift of…

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Theatre in the Park gives space for free thought

In their first installment of a well-structured artistic act called Poetic Dances – Aspirations in Proverbs, Theatre in the Park and Rooftop Promotions are giving a deserved platform for inter-generational dialogue to the ordinary people. A piece of artwork aptly dubbed Gorerino Hakurarwi Tisina Kuzvigadzira will be performed at Theatre in the Park on Friday…

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Have a sense of Originality, Zim musicians told

By Arts Correspondent ZIM – SA based Afro-Jazz artist Precious Hanya has urged local musicians to be original, courageous as well as to stop copying foreigners, while he also advises Zimbabweans to support and accommodate local talent. Hanya implored local artists to invent themselves and not be copycats. “Singers should have a sense of originality,…

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Ka3na And Lilo are the First Housemates to be Evicted from the BBNaija Lockdown House

Ka3na and Lilo have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Lockdown Show. The two housemates were evicted at the first eviction show of the season this Sunday, August 2, 2020 making them the first set of housemates to leave the show.   The two evicted housemates along with Eric and Praise scored the lowest…

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Programme Announced as Registration opens for the 2020 Durban FilmMart Virtual Edition

…Brave New Cinema Durban, South Africa: The Durban FilmMart Institute (DMI) has announced the programme for the 11th Durban FilmMart (DFM) Virtual Edition, which takes place from 4 to 13 September this year.  “Using the theme Brave New Cinema, we are bringing together leading and emerging African film professionals in an online space, to benchmark…

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Gates Foundation’s ‘Failing’ Green Revolution in Africa: New Report

New research from the Tufts Global Development and Environment Institute finds the billion-dollar Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa is not living up to its promises  By Stacy Malkan Massive investments spent promoting and subsidizing commercial seeds and agrichemicals across Africa have failed to fulfill their purpose of alleviating hunger and lifting small-scale farmers…

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Chinyambera: The Enduring Traditional Dance in Bikita

By Nimrod Ushe (Arts and Culture Correspondent) Peresu Chikono is one of the prominent Zimbabwean traditional dancers of his time. Born in 1938,  at Chikuku in Bikita, he stood as one of the Chinyambera traditional dance shining stars. The traditional dance guru has performed his exuberant dances overseas, at a regional level and locally at…

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Qiniso Van Damme is M-Net’s first Bachelorette

Potential beaus, queue up quickly to join her once-in-a-lifetime quest for love! She was the first to step out of the limousine, onto the red carpet, and into the mansion in The Bachelor SA Season 2. She was the first to wow the #BachelorNation with her larger-than-life, what-you-see-is-what-you-get personality and big smile; and the first to kiss…

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N85m Grand Prize for BBNaija Season 5 Winner

Season five of the ever-popular Big Brother Naija reality show launches on DStv this weekend, likely to get a big welcome from Zimbabwean viewers keen on 24/7 intrigue from this year’s housemates. According to Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, this year’s show will feature a BBN house packed with 21housemates…

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Glytime Foods penetrates the regional market

By Anyway Yotamu Glytime Foods has made it into the regional markets despite financial challenges faced by the business community in the country, by securing a contract to supply its products into neighboring Zambia. The company specialises in the manufacturing of honey and healthy cereals. Speaking during a media tour organised by ZimTrade in Harare…

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Achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns

Securing healthy diets for the billions who cannot afford them would save trillions in costs More people are going hungry, an annual study by the United Nations has found. Tens of millions have joined the ranks of the chronically undernourished over the past five years, and countries around the world continue to struggle with multiple…

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U.S. contributes $60.55 million to the WFP to assist Zimbabwe during the lean season

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will provide $60.55 million toward the World Food Programme’s (WFP) 2020/21 Lean Season Food Assistance program in Zimbabwe.  The lean season assistance will begin in August and will feed nearly one million people during the peak of the season, from January to April 2021. …

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Want to watch What You Want, When You Want? Well, we have an app for that!

DStv Now Adding to the range of information, education and entertainment on DStv, subscribers are now accessing more content such as sport, films and TV series with the anytime-anywhere DStv Now app. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the app was free for DStv customers, allowing them to access the…

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Three sisters will turn heads on M-Net’s first telenovela Legacy

Mary-anne Barlow, Jay Anstey and Reandi Grey portray show-stopping siblings When M-Net’s exciting new daily drama Legacy hits our screens in September, top-notch actress Mary-anne Barlow will step into the power heels of Felicity Price, a character whose tenacity is bound to have the tongues wagging. Felicity has a firm eye on the CEO position in her…

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African Sun’s Troutbeck Inn reopens

By Anyway Yotamu African Sun Hotels and Resorts has announced the reopening of its Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga the Eastern Highlands after three months’ closure. The Group Marketing, Public Relations, and Innovation Manager, Ms. Karen Dhliwayo said in a statement to the media Tuesday, from the 1st July 2020 Troutbeck Resort in Nyang reopens after…

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Sha Sha makes history for Zimbabwe at BET Awards 2020

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Zimbabwe burst with Zimbabwean pride at the weekend when Sha Sha made history after winning the first-ever BET Award for the country in as many years. “What just happened!!! A BET thank you! My people back at home all over the word man,” Sha Sha tweeted. The 25-year-old singer won Viewer’s Choice: Best New International…

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COVID-19 Hub to support global scientific response launched

As the UN warns of an impending global food emergency, researchers in health, nutrition and agriculture have united to support COVID-19 response, recovery and resilience. Montpellier, FRANCE, June 23, 2020 – Leading researchers across health, nutrition and agriculture have launched a new COVID-19 hub to consolidate existing scientific evidence and support response, recovery and resilience…

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Coming soon to M-Net: Legacy, a dazzling local telenovela with a to-die-for ensemble cast

A ground-breaking South African soap opera is to be launched by M-Net in September, when the new drama Legacy is broadcast for the first time.  Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the serial would add  new dimension to the variety of content on DStv, with daily broadcasts that were likely…

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ZEE in association with DStv announces the launch of ZEE ALEM

An exciting new channel in Amharic language for Ethiopia Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited – one of India’s leading television, media and entertainment companies has announced the launch of an exciting new television channel, Zee Alem in Amharic language for the Ethiopian market. Available exclusively to DStv subscribers from 22 June 2020, viewers can access Zee…

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The power of clear role definition in African food systems

By Charles Dhewa COVID-19 has revealed the importance of understanding the roles of different actors in Africa’s food systems. When roles and responsibilities are unclear, smallholder farmers are exposed to conmen.  For instance, in Zimbabwe farmers are losing produce to unregistered buyers. The situation would be better if all buyers were registered and the trading…

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Zimnat hosts online cocktail party for clients

Zimnat has found an innovative way to interact with and entertain its clients during the Covid‑19 lockdown, by holding online cocktail parties, which it has branded Gungano/Umhlangano Online Cocktail Parties. The first of these was held on Friday for Zimnat Life Assurance corporate customers. More will be held in the coming weeks. Invitations to attend…

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MAGGI brings a fresh twist to popular African meals with a new website and dishes

The brand’s latest launches are just a few of the innovative ways MAGGI is meeting its consumers’ digital and nutritional appetites Nestlé (www.Nestle.com) brand MAGGI has launched a first-of-its-kind website in Central and West Africa, offering fresh new twists to well-known African dishes. It is also serving up a second season of Yelo Pèppè – its popular online nutrition…

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MultiChoice Zimbabwe to host Celebrate Africa Watch Party

As Africa Month comes to a close MultiChoice Zimbabwe is hosting a ‘watch party’ so that Zimbabweans can enjoy a selection of the varied music of Africa in their own homes. The Celebrate Africa Watch Party will be broadcast on Facebook from 3pm to 4pm on Saturday May 30, hosted on the DStvZimbabwe page by MultiChoice Zimbabwe….

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Kuchengetana Relief Kitchen brings smiles to the less privileged in Chitungwiza

By Ronnie Chisamba An ordinary Mount Pleasant mother has brought smiles to many residents in Chitungwiza and the surrounding areas by providing food and other necessities during the ongoing Covid-19  induced countrywide lockdown. Samantha Shingirai Murozoki (35), a  married mother of 2 has brought smiles to the less fortunate in the community of the satellite…

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GOAL Zimbabwe supports over 243,000 children with lifesaving nutrition intervention

By Anyway Yotamu GOAL Zimbabwe, through funding from ECHO and in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care, has launched a lifesaving nutrition programme which will reach almost a quarter of a million children under the age of five years for the next 12 months. The Nutrition Emergency Response for Early Detection and…

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Lindsay Munyikwa Releases Hit Video “Makatendeka”

By Ronnie Chisamba Zimdancehall and reggae songbird, Lindsay Mildred Munyikwa, and internationally renowned Zimbabwean filmmaker and cinematographer, Artwell Mukonyora (aka Angel Arts) released the former’s much-awaited video. Titled Makatendeka, the musical video compliments a track with the same title. The track is purely a dancehall song with an unquestionable gospel flavour. Depicting God’s divine grace…

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