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DStv debuts two explosive shows this February on Crime + Investigation Channel 170. Catch the six-part series “Surviving R. Kelly,” and the crime documentary chronicling the saga of Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in The Harvey Weinstein Scandal. DStv Premium, Compact + and Compact will have access to Crime + Investigation, DStv channel 170 starting Wednesday, 6 February…
The search is on for a presenter for the new Zambezi Magic reality television show Our Perfect Wedding Zimbabwe, and Zimbabweans who want to put themselves forward for this fun role can do so now. According to Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, the deadline for applications to be the presenter…
By Philip Mataranyika On the south-western side of the capital city Harare, lies one of Zimbabwe’s oldest suburbs, Highfield, whose name was derived from Highfield Farm on which it stands. The sprawling high- density suburb which was established way back in 1935, is endowed with a rich history that stretches from arts, sport and politics…
Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos are divorcing after 25 years of marriage. While the Amazon founder’s name is well-known, the news has left some people wondering, who is MacKenzie Bezos? Who is the wife of the richest man in the world, someone who has led a relatively private life as the partner of the powerful founder and executive? MacKenzie…
Shortly after they were married, MacKenzie Bezos drove her husband, Jeff, across the country from New York to Seattle while he typed out a business plan for what would become Amazon. Now, twenty-five years later, MacKenzie Bezos could once again find herself in the driver’s seat, this time with the potential to rattle her husband’s control over…
On Saturday 5 January 2019, the Marlborough Social Group (MSG) will host an awareness campaign on alcohol and substance abuse at St. Canisius Catholic Church in Marlborough starting at 10 am. This event has been necessitated by a need to facilitate community-level awareness, engagement and subsequently, intervention. At the event, MSG will anchor various community…
By Phillip Ngwalongwalo Rising rapper Pascal Mushore, 21, better known as Mc Skettoh is one of the most promising upcoming Zim-Hip-hop talents in Harare. The upcoming rapper has not looked back since he dropped his first song titled Jiva, 7 years ago. Mc Sketto also released two singles No love and Rimwe level which features…
DStv customers can look forward to enjoying their favourite kids and general entertainment channels, Cartoon Network and TNT, in high-definition from 18 December. As part of its ongoing commitment towards re-imagining television for its African audiences, Turner will launch its first high-definition channels, Cartoon Network and TNT, on 18 December on DStv in Africa. …
Rapper Belax has come up with a new Hip Hop song “I pray” which is a departure from the usual “diss” culture comm0n among that genre. Hip Hop is becoming a popular genre among the youths and in Zimbabwe it is set to compete with Zim Dancehall. Music critic and journalist, Jonathan Mbiriyamveka, praised Belanz…
Many of the world’s best boxers reside in the lower weight divisions, but there’s something extra-special when the big men limber up, in this case Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, who do battle in Los Angeles this weekend (SuperSport 1, from 4am Sunday). Anyone who weighs over 100kg can do lasting damage with a…
Econet Media sets the record straight Kwesé parent company Econet Media (Mauritius) says reports that it has lost a court case against the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) are malicious, misinformed and misplaced. Responding to reports in the Herald newspaper that the Supreme Court had ruled that “Econet Media (Mauritius) cannot distribute Kwese TV…
Following Kwesé’s announcement of its move towards digital services, the broadcaster has said it will grant loyal Kwesé TV subscribers complimentary access to Kwesé iflix for 12 months. This means Kwesé TV subscribers with an active subscription as at October 31, 2018, can indulge in one year’s worth of uninterrupted access to a vast library…
By Byron Mutingwende The famous Sekuru Banda has emerged the best on the Top 10 list of most popular and powerful religious leaders in Zimbabwe that was released by Achievers’ Forum Zimbabwe. “We are not surprised by Sekuru Banda’s achievement because he has been riding on a wave of success – not only in terms…
Television history will be made soon with the first WWE pay-per-view event exclusively featuring women wrestling superstars, to be captured for local viewers by SuperSport. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the WWE Evolution would take place in New York in the early hours (Zimbabwean time) of Monday October 29,…
By Byron Mutingwende Adiona Chidzonga, the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) Brand Ambassador since January 2018 is an inspiration to the nation. The ZNFPC is mandated to coordinate, take leadership and support implementation of integrated FP and related SRHR services in Zimbabwe. This includes provision of technical assistance to the family planning…
Kundai Marunya Arts Correspondent Local graffiti artist cum writer Hennings Masikati has published an African themed children colouring book. This comes upon the realisation that most colouring books are Eurocentric with figures from popular television animations such as Cinderella, Kung Fu Panda and Barbie. Masikati said he is trying to impart African traditional cultural values…
Merck Foundation launches an empowering song “Life is Bigger” to raise awareness about male infertility and to Break the Stigma around Infertility in Africa by embracing a cultural shift through art The song has been written and sung by Tom Close, a famous singer from Rwanda; Merck Foundation continues its efforts to raises awareness on…
By Byron Mutingwende The Glen Lodge in Bulawayo, the leading oasis of hospitality in the City of Kings and Queens, is the only place that offers the greatest value for money to its legions of clients. As it hosted journalists attending the 11th edition of the Sanganai Hlanganani Tourism Expo in the country’s…
By Own Correspondent A Kadoma-based reggae artiste who has more than 20 years of doing underground music has bemoaned the lack of ‘proper’ recording studios in his hometown as the biggest undoing for budding careers there. Speaking to this publication, Cosmas Million popularly known as Black Ninja revealed that most of the recordings he has…
All is now set for the 20th edition of the Zimbabwe International Film Festival. Running under the theme Narratives from Africa, the 8 day annual event will run from the 1st to the 8th of September. According to Nakai Matema, the Festival Director, this year’s program has an electric mélange of Afrocentric themed films from…
The Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF2018) makes its annual return to the country’s cultural calendar for its 20th edition scheduled to run in Harare from 1 to 8 September. Running under the theme NARRATIVES FROM AFRICA the Festival will screen out a full program of films relevant to this theme in partnership with corporate sponsors, embassies as…
By Chipa Gonditii & Johnson Chihambakwe About 400km northeast of Bulawayo lies Binga, a small town which is virtually in the middle of nowhere on map but definitely vibrant and visible on sight with its flagship convenience destination: Binga shopping centre informally known as “Pa centre” which has cemented its status as the entertainment hub…
The annual Lake Harvest Kariba Challenge, which incorporates a half-marathon and a 10km race, as well as a number of fun events, takes place in Kariba this weekend. The event, which is managed by the Harare Round Table Number One, an association of men aged 18 to 25, is held every year over the Heroes…
Singer and songwriter Tsitsi known as Tsitsi Kudita Chawasarira daughter of a Radio personality Pastor Godfrey Kudita will be coming back home for her first concert named IN HIS PRESENCE ZIMFEST WITH TSITSI on the 18th of August feat various artists. The artists to feature are Pastor Godfrey Kudita, Pastor Josh Kays, Pastor Olinda Marowa…
In his book, TIMELESS, Patrick Bentley presents readers with seventy stunning black and white wildlife photographs from the Luangwa Valley in Zambia, taken from the last decade. “TIMELESS is a book that fills me with hope. Such an important emotion in the preservation of wild spaces, it is hope that drives us on. Hope that despite the…
By Sesedzai Mavedzenge Theatre in the Park has been the go to venue for the best theatrical shows in Harare this year. After hosting the hilarious Robert Mugabe coup play, “Operation Restore Legacy” for three sold out weeks, earlier in the year the momentum gained has not been matched by any other theatre. Recently, the…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has praised the Zimbabwe Championships of Performing Arts (ZiCOPA) for raising the country’s flag high at a global stage. ZICOPA had a team of 10 contestants who were representing Zimbabwe at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) dubbed the Olympics of the Arts from 3rd to 15th of…
Lindi Marc is an up-and-coming singer and songwriter who shows power, passion and perseverance in her music. In this competitive music industry, she is pressing to break through and become a mainstay in music where so many artists cannot sustain or endure. As dedicated and talented she is, and with a career in music that still…
By Byron Mutingwende While many infant and junior schools emphasise on academic education, Good Care Pre-school and David Mascott country School have a different approaching in moulding children. A fortnight ago, the David Mascott Sports and Wellness Tournament opened the eyes of many parents on the importance of preparing children in co-curricular activities…
With support from Zingoma Trust, Quincy Gqoka Moyo will this weekend launch his third album entitled “GRACE UPON GRACE’ to be held in the late afternoon of the 15th of July 2018 at Jesus Ministries International in Bulawayo. In light of the many challenges faced by gospel musicians today, Zingoma Trust is an organisation that was…
The Zimbabwe Championship of Performing Arts (ZICOPA) is giving many talented young children with limited platforms to flourish. Nyarayi Jessica Tandy, the Director of ZICOPA, in her remarks before the Zimbabwean team’s departure to the United States for the World Championships of Performing Arts competition, said she was hopeful that the young people would…
VICTORIA FALLS – There were fireworks at the 2018 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon as athletes competed for prizes at the prestigious tournament held in the resort town. Nkosiyazi Sibanda has once again emerged as the champion at the prestigious Econet Victoria Falls Marathon held today (July 1, 2018) in this resort town that is home to…
By Byron Mutingwende Parents and students received comprehensive education about life and good health during the David Mascott Wellness and Sports Tournament held in Norton on 30 June 2018. “At the heart of good education is wellness and good health. To that effect, we have come up with this wellness and sports tournament…
Matchday 15 of the 2018 World Cup wraps up the group stage and completes the line-up for the last 16 ties. While we already know the two teams through from Group G – England and Belgium – Group H’s games in the afternoon could be real thrillers. Senegal and Japan are well-placed at the top…
After his scathing review of Argentina’s performance against Croatia on Thursday night, former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood will dissect the Albiceleste’s tactical approach to the match on Master Plan on Sunday 24 June at 11:00 T on SS3 . Master Plan is SuperSport’s World Cup magazine show tailored for the serious football fan whose interest…
One of Zimbabwe’s top reggae crooners, Emmanuel Motsi aka Mannex and his Zimreggestra band will be taking his ground breaking act uptown at the PaPosition Bar and Lounge in Avondale this Friday, 22 June, 2018. Mannex, who used to perform with legendary reggae band, Transit Crew, as a lead singer, promised to put up a…
By Harry Ruka Mazhindu “A career decision is momentous. It’s not only a declaration of independence; a once off expression of one’s identity, but more importantly, an assertion of what one wants to be moving forward”- Julian Kimble. For IIanga, this moment came 31 years ago with the release of their first album “Visions Foretold”…
By Joyce Mukucha and Byron Mutingwende The Embassy of India in Zimbabwe and the United Nations in partnership with Art of Living Foundation have joined hands in promoting the adoption of Yoga as a lifestyle and wellbeing strategic investment in the prevention of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Zimbabwe. The International Day of Yoga (IDY)…
South African based Zimbabwean producer Young DLC (SONY ATV signed and Coke Studios Producer) and Masvingo award winning artist Alchemy have collaborated in a hit song “Make You Dance.” Make You Dance is a project born out of Young DLC’s dream to showcase the potential of Zim Dancehall on the world stage. Using his extra-ordinary production skills, Young…
By Byron Mutingwende In it is quest to foster the development of sports, arts and culture as well as improving the environment, NetOne has partnered the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA). Announcing the partnership at a press conference on the eve of the official opening of HIFA, Lazarus Muchenje, the Chief…
The United States Embassy has promised to continue its partnership with the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) where it is supporting the First Street Stage – an arena for arts entertainment and information on HIV and AIDS related services. In addition, the Embassy will sponsor the participation of Slavic Soul Party! (SSP!), a…
By Patricia Mashiri Thomas Mapfumo the Chimurenga music legend bemoaned piracy for killing the music industry and called for solutions to the problem as a matter of urgency. Piracy is the illegal duplication of music, film and books for sale. It has becpome the day to day business of vendors on the streets. At his…
Legendary Chimurenga music icon Dr Thomas Mapfumo has retraced his footsteps back home after a 14-year self-imposed absence that saw him being welcomed by a legion of his fans in a heroic fashion. True to his iconic status, Dr Mapfumo appeared at a press conference in the company of music superstar Dr Oliver Mtukudzi and…
By Patricia Mashiri and Joyce Mukucha Finally the controversial Naija musician David Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as Davido has landed today for the forthcoming Saturday 30 Billion Dollar Concert. The musician has failed to come to Zimbabwe twice following many controversial incidents some of them which were related to murder of some of his band…
By Byron Mutingwende ZB Bank has been the perennial sponsor and partner of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) in its quest to impact the lives of people in the different communities. Speaking at a press conference in Harare on 19 April 2018, Emilia Mabika, the ZB Group Head of Marketing…
