Written by Kundai Marunya Popular international perfume brand Carolina Herrera will unveil their new fragrance the CH Men Privé on the local market next month. The launch will be in sync with South Africa but ahead of other African nations. Speaking at a prelaunch breakfast meeting at Meikles Hotel, Puig SSA brand manager, Marco Loureiro…
By Kundai Marunya Hivos is set to launch a research on creative spaces as a way of fostering activism and civic engagement at the Pamberi Trust Gardens next Thursday. The report which has the now defunct Book Café as a case study was commissioned some three years ago. “In 2012 Hivos commissioned a research study…
Written by Byron Mutingwende BINDURA – Hundreds of miners illegally fired from work at one of the Mashonaland Central province’s mining giants Mwana Africa long before the enactment of the Labour Amendment Bill see no hope in the legislation to deliver them from their plight. The Labour Amendment Bill was triggered by massive job losses…
By Kundai Marunya As part of the ongoing annual Musica Festival which kicked off on Saturday, Pamberi Trust Gardens will host rising young artists Bryan Kadengu and Adrian Muparutsa tomorrow afternoon. Hot on the heels from an amazing showcase at the Lake of Stars Festival stage in Malawi, where he shone; featuring the freshest tunes…
Written By Kundai Marunya ‘Wow’ was all I could say in the cramped corridors of my laughter after the opening line of Zambezi News at the Shoko Festival comedy show last night. The mock news cast which comprise of Jerome Weathers (Samm Monro), Mandape Mandape (Outspoken), and Kudzaishe Mushayahembe (Michael Kudakwashe) gave revelers an overdose…
By Kundai Marunya Top local entertainers RayDiz and Junior Brown are set to perform at the inaugural FIFA challenge to be held at Maestro, on 26 September. The artists will perform at the after-party of the gaming competition along with reggae chanter Celsius, Fyah Linx’s Bonzo, Black Snizzle, Marqeous and Jay C. Speaking to Spiked…
By Kundai Marunya The recent closure of Harare’s premier arts hub, Book Café rendered the arts industry inactive both for upcoming and known artistes. It was especially a huge blow to Simuka Comedy, Zimbabwe’s leading comedy night that was born and nurtured at the venue. Though the effects are heavily felt, founders of the platform…
By Problem Masau Helicopters hover every day above Marange diamond’s fields. Chinese nationals together with uniformed soldiers disembark and collect the precious mineral under a closely guarded security detail. After a while, the helicopter disappears into the sky and only God knows where the diamonds are taken. Evidently proceeds of the minerals are not benefiting…
By Trevor Makonyonga Versatile dancehall chanter Tafadzwa “Celscius” Mwandira’s new singles collection has been affected by whatsapp music distribution being done his producers and record labels. The 18 track collection was initially on sale but after a serious wave of rejection by fans that opted for free online downloads caused the artist to give the…
By Kundai Marunya Renowned theatre practitioner Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi has left for the United States to further his studies in physical theatre. Mutumbi will be attending the Dell’arte International School of Physical theatre to further his studies from his last year’s Professional Training Program, pursuing a Masters in Physical Theatre. His travel was made possible…
PIC: Dr. Kelvin Chikonzo presenting strategies for transformative theatre at the TISU.COM workshop at Zimbabwe Hall in Highfield By Kundai Marunya Hot on the heels of a successful Germany tour, NAMA award-wining anti-xenophobia play Burn Makwerekwere Burn will be staged at the International Day of Peace commemoration to be held on 21 September at Zimbabwe…
By KundaiMarunya Bulawayo came alive yesterday as dancers billed to compete in the Jibilika dance finals took it to the street giving the city a glimpse of what to expect in the finals this afternoon. The dancers jammed to different music, switching from genre to genre testing each other’s skills and strength. But it was…
By KundaiMarunya High rated Bulawayo hip hop artists are set to perform at the Jibilika Dance Festival grand finale which kicks off this morning in the City of Kings and Queens. The artists including CAL_VIN, Spinx, MboMahocs, AWA and Flowsick will complete the festival programing which includes a cypher, dance workshops and the dance competition…
By Kundai Marunya Revered United States jit dancer Haleem ‘Stringz’Rasul is currently in the country for a performance at the Jibilika Dance Festival set for Bulawayo this weekend. The dancer who has performed at various world stages will hit the stage with six local dancers he has been rehearsing with since Monday. His act will…
By Kundai Marunya Widely travelled afro-fusion group, Mokoomba has scored themselves a regular slot at the newly opened exquisite Pabloz Club and VIP at Sam Levy Village in Borrowdale starting tomorrow evening. The slot is an indicator that the group is making huge strides in grabbing the home crowd. In an interview with Spiked Lifestyle,…
By Kundai Marunya Zimbabwe Federation of Trade Unions (ZFTU) and Congress of Zimbabwe Trade Unions (COZITU) have given the government and president a 72hour ultimatum till Monday to reinstate workers who were fired in the past two weeks. This follows a landmark ruling that reprieves companies from paying workers exit packages but on pay three…
By Problem Masau (currently in Berlin) Berlin is a fascinating city, rich in history and culture. It has a population just over 2 million people while receiving droves of tourists every day. Sightseeing buses roaming the streets with people taking photos all day long are a common sight as much as it is also common to…
By Admire Machiwenyika Zimbabwe host the first major All Africa So-Kyokushin karate tournament at the Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza over the weekend and participants from across Africa are already in the country. The event being hosted by Zimbabwe So-Kyokushin Karate and is expected to feature karatekas from the Southern African region that is, Malawi, Swaziland,…
By Kundai Marunya Countdown to one of the biggest youth festivals in Zimbabwe, the Youth Cultural Arts Festival (YOCAF) has begun with Masvingo residents waiting in anticipation of great performances. The showcase set to be held from July 30 to August 1, in the Ancient City has the whole of the province anxiously waiting for…
By Kundai Marunya Widely traveled afro fusion group Mokoomba departed for South Africa to perform at the Nuworld Festival in Capetown tomorrow. Hot on the heels from a tour of Zambia where they mesmerized their Livingston fans at the Earth Festival, the group will perform at the festival’s mainstage, the same stage that will host…
By Kundai Marunya Following an explosive show at the Harare International Festival of the Arts in May, Water Games will make its debut performance in Masvingo at the fifth annual Youth Cultural Arts Festival (Yocaf). The play which is an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People by the award-winning local playwright, Christopher…
By Kundai Marunya High flying afro fusion group Mokoomba set alight Alliance Francaise with new songs from their upcoming album. The group which was in the studio a couple of months ago gave a taste of what to look forward to from their third album scheduled for released later in the year. First up was…
By Kundai Marunya There was an explosion of melodies at Reps Theatre yesterday evening as the venue premiered Come Together- A Beatles Cabaret. The cast which includes music sensation Kudzi Sevenzo, AneUnhu Gwatidzo, Alex Fairlie and Liza Maano Abulecia received scores of ovation at the end of every performance of the Beatles music. Without dialogue…
Nearly forty (40) innovative ideas beat out hundreds of competitors, across sectors, to be represented at the Innovation Baraza Fair to be held on Friday July 10th at the Baraza Pavilion in Tynwald, Harare. Organizers announced last week that the successful ideas include innovations in the agriculture, finance, health, resource management, infrastructure, community, retail, and…
By Kundai Marunya Following sold out shows in Los Angeles, United States in 2011 and 2012, Coming Together: a Beatles Cabaret is set to grace Reps Theatre tomorrow evening. The show which will run until 18 July, is conceived and directed by renowned US theatre practitioner, James Carey. The play comes with a rich cast…
By Kudzayi Zvinavashe Nigerian chanter Burna Boy(23) who gave a sterling performance at Pabloz, the newly opened joint in Borrowdale left journalists stunned after he professed oblivion of who Buffalo Souljah was. Buffalo Souljah is a multi-award winning South African based dancehall artist who has for years dominated the continent in his genre. He is…
By Kudzayi Zvinavashe Another edition of the Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) which is billed to kick off on the 27th of July till the 1st of August, this year is expected to be bigger and better with an attendance of over 10 000 attendants and 120 exhibitors which includes 15 international exhibitors. The minister…
By Kundai Marunya In a day and age when African culture is slowly bowing down to the invasion of Western Ideologies under the guise of contemporary culture and globalization, Theresa Pre-School and ECD centre is stir children in a different direction. Housed in Unit K, Chitungwiza, the pre-school will celebrate Zimbabwe’s traditional and cultural heritage…
By Kudzayi Zvinavashe Following years of aviation awareness in Zimbabwe offering unique aviation experience, educating school children to inspire tomorrow’s pilots. Diversifying into other aviation services including helicopter hiring for special events among others. Swiss Jet has announced a possibility of a city airline on the cards. Speaking in an interview with Spiked News, Swiss…
By Kundai Marunya After an electric premier that got the audience talking early this month, the Zambian version of Demolishing Democracy returned for another run at Lusaka Playhouse last night. Directed by Isaac Kalumba with a cast of Mutale Macholwa, Alice Paxina Ngwane, Kethwayo Yezi and Joash Ngóna, the play focuses on the problem of…
By Kundai Marunya Deputy Director of Nutrition in the Ministry of Health and Child Care Annscaria Chigumira revealed that the nation is suffering a high rate of stunting. Addressing members of the media at a conference held in honor of the Global Day of Action at the Rainbow Towers Hotel on Friday, Chigumira said every…
By Kundai Marunya Preparations for the fourth Victoria Falls Carnival are underway with organizers unveiling the new festival format last week. The carnival which runs every year from December 29 into the New Year, will this year have an increased capacity of up to 1500 people for its famous Train Party event among other improvements…
By Kundai Marunya Former Zimbabwe Germany Society director Roberta Wagner has finally left the organization after having handed over the position to Taremeredzwa Chirewa in October last year. Wagner who then took over an advisoral role to the young director as she learnt the ropes for the past eight months is not going to retire…
By Kundai Marunya NAMA award winning actress Sandra Chidawanyika-Goliath is set to make her directorial debut in a stage reading of Athol Fugard’s No Good Friday. The play will be staged at Zimbabwe Germany Society (ZGS) on the evening of Saturday 27 June. The stage reading will be part of Almasi Collaborative Arts series that…
By Kundai Marunya The Embassy of Canada to Zimbabwe has expressed disappointment in government’s efforts or lack thereof in investigating the disappearance of journalist and human rights activist Itai Dzamara. Dzamara, a strong opposition of the ZANU PF government was allegedly abducted on 9 March 2015 in what is suspected to be a move to…
By Kundai Marunya Old Georgians Sports Club is set to host a Zumbathon to fundraise for Takudzwa Rugare Paradza’s bone marrow transplant, this Saturday. The event to be held from 9 to 11 am will go a long way in contributing to the $25 000 needed for the treatment to be done in India. Zumbathon…
By Kudzayi Zvinavashe recently in Mutare The eastern city Mutare is billed to come alive when the residents and music fanatics will witness the inaugural Mutare music awards titled Merit Awards, awards that are expected to recognise hard work, discipline, determination and innovation within the artists from Mutare. Merit awards are being hosted by Netive…
Spiked Reporter Former Zanu Pf provincial chairman, Themba Mliswa who was competing in the just ended by elections as an Independent candidate in Hurungwe West has dismissed the outcome of the elections where ZANU Pf candidate Keith Guza won. Speaking at a press conference held earlier on, “It is important to record and to detail…
By Kundai Marunya Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has discredited the recently held parliamentary By Elections over violations of the Electoral Act of Zimbabwe. The elections which saw ZANU PF grabbing all the 16 contested seats that fell vacant after MDC-T and ZANU PF recalled 14 and 2 parliamentarians (respectively) who opted for leadership renewal…
By Trevor Makonyonga Norton is billed to come alive on Saturday as an entourage of Zim’s A-List comedians, Doc Vikela and Simba the Comic King are set to invade the small town where they are set to perform at Oliver Mtukudzi’s joint Pakare Paye Arts Center. Supporting acts on the day will be Prosper, The…
By Kudzayi Zvinavashe Ever looked up how cool Google offices are and lost yourself imagining how awesome it would working there? Well Magamba Network and its partners is set to go down in the books of history for opening a state of the art community hub, Moto Republik Creative Hub which is the first of…
By Zimbabwe Peace Project Hurungwe West has been a hot bed of violence since the announcement of the by elections.The violence has mainly targeted supporters of former legislator and independent candidate Temba Mliswa. The violence has been perpetrated with impunity. Those suspected of backing Mliswa who include traditional leaders, his election campaign team, workers at…
By Trevor Makonyonga The appointment of Sithelelwe ‘Kwinji 15’ Sibanda as assistant coach of Tsholotsho FC marks a new era in Zimbabwean football. Her roles as player and coach at the Zimbabwe National Women’s team were normal but this new role bestowed on her is historical. Most football fans spoken to by this reporter expressed…
By Spiked Lifestyle After flying the nation’s flag high several times, Selmour Mtukudzi has done it once more joining hands with other female superstars in Africa penning a song titled Strong Girl, an initiative of an international organisation called ONE. The track features 9 African female superstars who affirm the position of a girl child…
By Kudzayi Zvinavashe Fairytales and fantasies usually have a tragic end, same with love and the proverbial “Match Made in heaven”. While the First son in law Simba Chikore and wife Bona Mugabe’s marriage remains shrouded in secrecy and the public has been left to ponder if it is the phantasmagorical, that has not been…
