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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…
This year’s edition of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) is set to explode to life from the 1st to the 6th of May 2018 with 250 visiting artists from 33 countries expected to jet in to the country to participate in what will surely be an unforgettable lifetime experience. Officially opening this…
By Farai Chirimumimba I love anniversaries, especially when it comes to album releases in Zimbabwe. Worldwide groundbreaking albums are usually celebrated when they reach 25 years and onwards with a re-issue and sale of merchandise. Although in Zimbabwe actual release dates of music albums of the 90’s are hard to find, nothing can stop us…
After the success of a series of pop-up channels on DStv’s Premium Bouquet, it’s time for another entertainment boost with the 10-day screening of a host of action blockbusters from Marvel Studios as the newest pop-up offering. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe said the M-Net Movies Marvel Pop-up Channel would…
Winners of the national stage of the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards competition for 2017 have been named, with students from schools across Zimbabwe winning accolades for their entries in the poster and essay sections of the competition. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the competition was run at international level,…
By Joyce Mukucha Music industry is one of the profession which many artists in Zimbabwe are failing to nurture and achieve in it. It requires passion, courage and optimism for one to prosper and yield fruitful results. Nowadays in Zimbabwe, there has been much talks concerning the death of music industry. Young artists are well…
By Staff Reporter The young South African Afro-soul artist popularly known as Donald is in the country with two performances lined up for him. He is performing tonight at Solomon’s Lifestyle Cafe in Glenview 8 and the other performance is tomorrow in Kwekwe. Donald was born in Rustenburg and moved to Johannesburg for school where…
The world’s best footballers on the world’s best sports broadcaster! This is the promise from SuperSport, which will broadcast an unprecedented offering of World Cup football, beginning long before the event itself in June. In mid-April, the switch will be flipped on a 24-hour World Cup channel (SuperSport 13), allowing fans an appetiser of the…
By Byron Mutingwende Stakeholders in tourism are exploring ways of coming up with a strategy to act as a roadmap to develop the sector as an important pillar of the economy. The meeting, held at the Harare International Conference Centre on 8 February 2018, was graced by Vice President General (Rtd) Dr. Constantino Guveya…
The Tribe of Influencers will honour the most popular bloggers in the country. Voting for the Zimbabwean Blog Awards commenced on the 1st of February 2018 and will close on the 21st of February. Voting is open to anyone and everyone, local and abroad. The public can vote as many times as they want and…
By Byron Mutingwende The Shona Village is helping people locally and from across the globe to understand and appreciate the national culture. It is situated at Great Zimbabwe World Heritage site that was declared a National Monument in 1937 and a World Heritage Site in 1986. The village is an ethnographic depiction of…
By Patricia Mashiri The music industry is a life journey which needs perseverance, commitment and talent. For Dereck Mpofu, the musical journey started at the age of six when he realised his talent and remained focused on nurturing it. Dereck was born in the late 80’s in Mutare. He attended his primary education at Baring…
By Patricia Mashiri Joseph Chinotimba, the Member of the House of Assembly for Buhera South Constituency will be launching his book Masasi aChinoz on Friday 26 January 2018 which will provide humour and entertainment to Zimbabweans and the world at large. The book includes Chinotimba’s life history to date and some of his memorable jokes.The…
By Pauline Hurungudo Many term it supernatural, whilst to others it is just strange inexplicable phenomenon. For many Christian believers, this is the evidence of the end times which the whole world is currently living. With several perspectives on current bizarre events throughout the world, there still remain questions that many have failed to…
By Patricia Mashiri Girls used to cook like their mothers but nowadays they drink like their fathers. Long back, beerhalls were usually occupied by men but in of late different age groups of women are seen overcrowding these places. The sad part is that these young ladies are not in beerhalls voluntarily but circumstances force…
By Byron Mutingwende There is need for a paradigm shift in the approach of doing business within tourism since the sector has great potential to revive the economy. In her address at the briefing meeting with stakeholders on the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Support facility, Prisca Mupfumira the minister of tourism and hospitality…
Young Zimbabweans have been called on to enter this year’s DStv Eutelsat Star Awards competition, an international essay-writing and poster-designing contest that has in the past been won by Zimbabwean students. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the organisers were calling on entries from students aged between 14 and 19…
