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Zicco moves in on artistes royalties

“It’s crucial for artistes to finalise their documentation. This allows us to vet the database properly and avoid duplication or errors in payouts.”

By Life & Style Reporter May. 19, 2025

Muskwe displays unlimited range with the abstract form

By NYADZOMBE NYAMPENZA May. 19, 2025

EUNIC Harmonies of Expression a resounding success

By Tendai Sauta May. 17, 2025

Love Zim Festival build-up begins

Activities planned before the festival include medical clinics, eyeglass clinics, outreaches to schools, orphanages, and prisons, and dinners tailored for business people.

By Albert Masaka May. 17, 2025

Imbumbe genre celebrates cultural diversity, say Black Umfolosi

Formed in 1982, Black Umfolosi has released more than 17 albums.

By Bongile Moyo May. 16, 2025

Imbumbe genre celebrates cultural diversity, say Black Umfolosi

College of Music warms up fans with free winter concert

In partnership with Africa University, ZCM offers a variety of qualifications including the National Certificate of Music and a Bachelor of Music degree.

By Life & Style Reporter May. 16, 2025

College of Music warms up fans with free winter concert

400+ expected on Harvest House hub 2 worship night

Chirwa said they were expecting hundreds of people.

By Patricia Sibanda May. 16, 2025

400+ expected on Harvest House hub 2 worship night

NGZ Harare displays Zimbabwe Pavilion at the 60th La Biennale diVenezia

Ziva Kwawakabva and Maponde Anoyera were the other parts of his installations, with the former translated as (Remember Your Past) and the latter (Holy Mats).

By Tendai Sauta May. 15, 2025

NGZ Harare displays Zimbabwe Pavilion at the 60th La Biennale diVenezia

EU celebrates achievements on Zim-Europe ties on 75th Europe Day

The initiative supports critical infrastructure, green transitions and inclusive growth, recognising the central role of the private sector in driving development.

By Tendai Sauta May. 15, 2025

EU celebrates achievements on Zim-Europe ties on 75th Europe Day

Ferdowsi: Celebrating the guardian of the Persian language

Ferdowsi started writing the Shahnameh in 977 AD and completed it on 8 March 1010. He spent over three decades writing the Shahnameh.

By Cultural Centre of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Zimbabwe May. 14, 2025

Ferdowsi: Celebrating the guardian of the Persian language

EuroFilmFestZW unveils Bioskop Short Film Competition shortlist

The festival runs from May 30 to June 1 in Harare at the Mbare Art Space and from June 6 to 8 at Amakhosi Theatre in Bulawayo.

By Tendai Sauta May. 14, 2025

EuroFilmFestZW unveils Bioskop Short Film Competition shortlist

Swedish singer Cherrie ignites Harmonies of Expression opening ceremony

Amid rising prices and a volatile economy that has left parents and guardians with very little disposable income,teachers have threatened chaos as children

By Tendai Sauta May. 14, 2025

Swedish singer Cherrie ignites Harmonies of Expression opening ceremony

‘Academies needed to preserve our tradition’

He said there were many talented budding artistes, whose potential to express themselves through music remained subdued due to lack of training and exposure.

By Gumisai Nyoni May. 13, 2025

‘Academies needed to preserve our tradition’

Artists carve neighing horse to cultivate vigilance

Horses are arguably the most expensive tamed animal which grazes on the lawn and consumes large amounts of hay and fodder.

By Tendai Sauta May. 12, 2025

Artists carve neighing horse to cultivate vigilance

All set for Shakespeare's ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ play

William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra is an Ordinary Level IGCSC and Zimsec set book for Literature in English.

By Tendai Sauta May. 12, 2025

All set for Shakespeare's ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ play

Spanner Boy: The Sungura Messiah now with the Messiah

The track Saina became an instant hit after you released it in 2015.

By Jairos Saunyama May. 10, 2025

Spanner Boy: The Sungura Messiah now with the Messiah

Macheso, Enzo Ishall, Oriyano headline Castle Tankard entertainment

This year’s event holds special significance for Castle Lager, as the brand celebrates 130 years of brewing excellence.

By Tendai Sauta May. 9, 2025

Macheso, Enzo Ishall, Oriyano headline Castle Tankard entertainment

New era for Zim book industry

It operates under section 97 of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, which empowers CMOs to license and collect royalties for the use of copyrighted materials.

By Khumbulani Muleya May. 9, 2025

Chikeya critiques lifestyle through stone art

Ironically, Chitungwiza Arts Centre and The UFIC Basilica are located close to each other.

By Tendai Sauta May. 8, 2025

Chikeya critiques lifestyle through stone art

Night of music and art on International Jazz Day

The occasion marked global celebrations of the 14th anniversary of International Jazz Day.

By Khumbulani Muleya May. 8, 2025

Night of music and art on International Jazz Day

SA artiste Xolly Mncwango headlines The Next Chapter concert

Vocal Ex founder Thembelani Mdlaziba said the concert was one to remember, with a new generation on the rise and being the 6th of its kind.

By Bongile Moyo May. 7, 2025

SA artiste Xolly Mncwango headlines The Next Chapter concert

Stork bird character charms visual artist

The other striking feature is its ability to balance on one leg while it assumes a weird posture to stretch its muscles and before taking a sudden take off.

By Tendai Sauta May. 7, 2025

Stork bird character charms visual artist

Spiritual reality in Simon Back exhibition

The work challenges viewers in unexpected ways.

By NYADZOMBE NYAMPENZA May. 6, 2025

Spiritual reality in Simon Back exhibition

Dudu Manhenga, Paivepo Arts Group to headline Good Deeds Day Conference

The conference will run from June 24 to 25 under the theme, Inclusive volunteerism for equitable, peaceful and sustainable development, Living No One and No place Behind.

By Tendai Sauta May. 6, 2025

Dudu Manhenga, Paivepo Arts Group to headline Good Deeds Day Conference

Mlalazi presents inaugural Ekhaya Worship Festival

Mlalazi said the festival’s powerful lineup represented not only musical excellence, but a rich blend of generations, cultures and worship styles, which reflected the diverse body of Christ.

By Life & Style Reporter May. 5, 2025

Mlalazi presents inaugural Ekhaya Worship Festival

Madzibaba Echoes’ Botswana gathering delight

The congregants were gathered at Toyota Shashe shrine in Francistown.

By Staff Reporter May. 3, 2025

Madzibaba Echoes’ Botswana gathering delight

Fombe composes progressive jazz through stone

This is Fombe’s second attempt to portray Zimbabwe’s cultural richness and bridge the gap between royalty and the common man through stone art.

By Tendai Sauta May. 2, 2025

Fombe composes progressive jazz through stone

EUNIC Zimbabwe presents Harmonies of Expression — Connecting Art, Heart and Science

The event will be broadcast in local languages to 14 community radio stations across Zimbabwe, amplifying the voices of artists and communities beyond the capital city.

By Staff Reporter May. 1, 2025

EUNIC Zimbabwe presents Harmonies of Expression — Connecting Art, Heart and Science

Makore on cloud 9 with soulful Ariko Wani

Due to the economic downturn, Makore decided to dump music and take the diaspora route in search of greener pastures, finding herself settling in the United Kingdom (UK).

By Tatenda Kunaka May. 1, 2025