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By Kudakwashe Takundwa and Nomathemba Mathe The excitement builds as Zimbabwe’s premier talent showcase, Chibuku Road to Fame, continues this weekend with provincial finals in Bulawayo and Mashonaland East, scheduled for Saturday, October 12. Running from September 28 to November 9, 2024, the competition is a collaboration between the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), […]
By Pronellah Lunga Renowned musician Majahawodwa Ndlovu popularly known as ‘Jeys Marabini’ will mark 34 years in the industry with a concert titled Friends of Jeys Marabini in Concert on the 19th of October at the Bulawayo Music Academy. In an interview with Skyz Metro FM, Jeys Marabini expressed the importance of celebrating artists while […]
By Pronellah Lunga The Intwasa Arts Festival KoBulawayo has announced new dates for its 2024 edition, now set to run from November 28 to 30 in Bulawayo. The festival, a major cultural event in Zimbabwe, will bring together a wide array of artistic performances, including music, dance, theatre, literature, spoken word, and film. Initially scheduled […]
By Nomathemba Mathe Trevor Mawaka, a local arts teacher at Charlseton Primary School, has launched a book titled “Curating Byo Music Spaces” which aims to celebrate and document Bulawayo musicians. “I wanted to document Bulawayo artists so that future generations can learn about their journeys, achievements, and how they overcame obstacles in their music careers,” […]
By Cooper Man Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube, a prominent figure in Zimbabwe’s political landscape and a stalwart of the liberation struggle, passed away yesterday at Mater Dei Hospital. His contributions to the nation were profound, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and resilience. Born on July 3, 1941, Dube was 83 years old at the […]
By Cooper Man As Chicken Inn prepares for a crucial clash against league leaders Simba Bhora this Saturday, head coach Joey Antipas is sounding the alarm over officiating concerns at Wadzanai Stadium. This venue has become a contentious battleground, with teams like Highlanders FC previously voicing frustrations over questionable decisions affecting match outcomes. Antipas has […]
Makhosethu Ndlovu 09-08-24 Former Confederation of African Football (CAF) President and FIFA President, Issa Hayatou, passed away in Paris on Thursday following a prolonged illness. Issa Hayatou was born on August 9, 1946, in Garoua, Cameroon. Sadly, he passed away just before his birthday. Hayatou was a multifaceted individual who left an indelible mark on […]
Nokusa Masuku 15-04-24 Tsholotsho villagers in the resettlement area of Tshino and Sawudweni are in dire need of food aid for schools and health facilities among other needs. A local village head in Tshino Mr Ndwangu, says the area is not conducive for farming activities as the soils is infertile. He added that people are […]
Chenai Museta 11.04.24 In a highly-anticipated debut, Highlanders Royals are gearing up for their first season in the rebranded Women Premier Soccer League (WPSL), set to commence this Saturday The WPSL has been dominated by Black Rhinos Queens, who secured four consecutive titles, followed by Herentals claiming the championship for two successive seasons. However, Highlanders […]
Nokusa Masuku 06-04-24 The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe has dismissed a circulating press release dated 4 April 2024 as fake, citing that it did not issue the press statement. The fake statement reads: “Due to overwhelming pressure from the citizens of Zimbabwe today, concerning images depicting his Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the outgoing Reserve […]
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