Author: Kuda Takundwa
By Kudakwashe Takundwa At 23, Zanele Moyo is carrying more than a crown. The reigning Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2026 winner is preparing to represent Zimbabwe at the globally recognised Miss Tourism International pageant in China, positioning herself as one of a new generation of young cultural ambassadors using pageantry to promote tourism, entrepreneurship, and community […]
By Kudakwashe Takundwa The High Court of Zimbabwe has temporarily reinstated three Zimbabwe Music Rights Association, ZIMURA, board members in a major legal twist following Government’s recent dismissal of the entire board. Board chairperson Alexio Gwenzi, vice chairperson First Batani and board treasurer Evelyn Natsai Moyo successfully challenged their removal after filing an urgent court […]
By Kudakwashe Takundwa Bulawayo’s cultural calendar comes alive this Saturday as the prestigious Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival officially kickstarts its 2026 edition at Manor Hotel, setting the tone for a nationwide celebration of Zimbabwe’s rich traditional heritage. The festival, organised through a partnership between Delta Beverages, National Arts Council of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe […]
Kudakwashe Takundwa Zimbabwean a cappella group Family Voices has recorded a strong international showing after winning two awards and finishing runner-up in six categories at the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARAs) in the United States. The group won Best Global Song and Best Traditional Album/EP, recognising their blend of Zimbabwean musical roots with modern […]
Kudakwashe Takundwa Zimbabwean long-distance runner Nobuhle Tshuma produced a heroic performance to clinch bronze at the Two Oceans Marathon 2026, collapsing shortly after crossing the finish line following a punishing race. Tshuma battled extreme fatigue in the closing stages and crawled across the line to secure third place in the women’s race with a time […]
Kudakwashe Takundwa Zimbabwe is on the brink of a historic cultural milestone as the last of the iconic Zimbabwe Soapstone Birds the Chapungu is set to be officially handed back, alongside ancestral human remains, in a significant act of repatriation. South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, will lead the handover ceremony […]
By Kudakwashe Takundwa 13 February 2026 Zimbabwean gospel artist Stha is making waves with her latest single, “Phakama Dwala,” which debuted at number 1 on the Skyz Metro FM Gospel Top 10 last week and currently holds the number 2 spot this week. Stha, who discovered her love for gospel music at the age of […]
By Colleta Bell 18 December 2025* The Zimbabwe Academy of Music will on 20 December 2025 host the latest edition of Ubuntu Culture Night Bulawayo, a cultural diversity music show dedicated to promoting unity, tolerance and cultural appreciation through music. Running under the theme “Celebrating Cultural Diversity,” the annual event will exclusively showcase local talent, […]
By Khulisani Siziba Local performing arts powerhouse, Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts (IYASA), has revived its internationally acclaimed climate change production “How is the Weather?” for a second run due to public demand. Speaking to Skyz Metro FM, IYASA Director Nkululeko Innocent Dube said the play, a collaboration with Berlin-based Theatre Strahl, is a unique […]
By Khulisani Siziba The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) has emphasized the need for inclusive and sustainable procurement practices, seeking to strengthen public understanding and media reporting on public procurement processes. Speaking during the second media training workshop held at Kadoma International Centre recently, PRAZ Corporate Communications Manager, Mqhele Tshuma highlighted the importance of […]
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