MOUs to enhance Parliament’s capacity to carry out its mandate

The Parliament has said it will be assisted in fulfilling its constitutional mandate of making laws for the peace, order and good governance of Zimbabwe through memoranda of understanding (MOUs) it signed Thursday with three partner organisations. In his address during the signing of the MOUs among Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ), Association of European Parliamentarians…

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SVS spreads wings

Written by Kundai Marunya South African based reggae promoter Sevious Pasipanodya better known as Selector Sevious has branched out to disc jockying. Pasipanodya, using his brand SVS International has hosted various shows both locally and internationally including the Dancehall Vs House in Beitbridge and Mussina which featured Gagasi FM DJ Webster late last year. This…

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Musica showcases young artists

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…

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Zambezi News runs riot

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…

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Chinese- Zimbabwe bigwigs siphoning diamonds from Marange

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…

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The downside of whatsapp marketing

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…

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Local actor leaves for US

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…

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ZIMBABWE HOST THE FIRST ALL AFRICA SO-KYOKUSHIN KARATE TOURNEY

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,…

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Water Games set for Yocaf

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…

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Come together in explosive premier

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…

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Innovation Baraza Fair on this Friday

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…

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About the Forthcoming Book Fair

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…

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Intercity Airline on the Cards

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…

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