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'Film sector drives economic growth'
Nkomo said this last Wednesday during a press briefing on the film Ziyanda whose production is expected to begin in November this year.
By Sharon Sibindi Sep. 4, 2022
'Film sector drives economic growth'

KwaNtuthu Festival on the cards
The Inaugural KwaNtuthu Comedy Festival will run from October 27 to October 29 under the theme This is for you.
By Sharon Sibindi Sep. 4, 2022
KwaNtuthu Festival on the cards

Film production house calls for actors
The production house is seeking about 26 members between the ages of 13-42 from all over the country.
By Sharon Sibindi Sep. 11, 2022
Film production house calls for actors

1989 hit song evokes Gukurahundi debate
In Shona, Gukurahundi means the first rains that cleanse all the dirt; and in this context it is used to refer to ethnic cleansing. 
By Sharon Sibindi Sep. 18, 2022
1989 hit song evokes Gukurahundi debate

Mahlalela resumes production after Covid-19 break
The production was supposed to be shot in April 2020 but postponed due to Covid-19 which hit the world for the past two and half years.
By Sharon Sibindi Sep. 18, 2022
Mahlalela resumes production after Covid-19 break

Foreign-based Imbube singer speaks on solo project
Nkomo, who is a member of Insingizi Emnyama group, also features artistes from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Congo and Burkina Faso on the album.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 2, 2022
Foreign-based Imbube singer speaks on solo project

Asakhe Film Festival dates set
He said the Asakhe Film Festival intends to highlight the importance of transitional justice using film and testimonies from some of the survivors. 
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 2, 2022
Asakhe Film Festival dates set

Biskop Short Film 2022 finalists announced
This year’s edition, which is the third contest, runs under the theme ‘Shifting Perceptions’. Change is difficult.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 2, 2022
Biskop Short Film 2022 finalists announced

Bayethe Nkosi to preserve Zim heritage
Dube told Standard Style that the play seeks to correct, preserve and promote Zimbabwe’s rich history and cultural heritage.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 2, 2022
Bayethe Nkosi to preserve Zim heritage

My Beautiful Home contest over subscribed
“This year, 860 women took part in this contest by decorating their home with different shades of clay.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 2, 2022
My Beautiful Home contest over subscribed

Amagugu enhances Ndebele heritage
There was a Gqula Inkelo (Amarula kernel cracking) competition where the participants contested in cracking the kernels with nuts coming out unbroken.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 2, 2022
Amagugu enhances Ndebele heritage

Sierra Leonean, Zim authors pen book on child marriages
Maremera told Standard Style that the book was a unique novel of literary work, which tackles some of the contemporary contextual women’s empowerment issues.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 9, 2022
Sierra Leonean, Zim authors pen book on child marriages

Nobuntu to perform in US’s 15 states
Duduzile Sibanda told Standard Style that the tour is an opportunity for them to educate the US about Southern Africa, music origins, culture and tradition.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 9, 2022
Nobuntu to perform in US’s 15 states

Play gets standing ovation
Umkhathi Theatre Works, known for its energetic and outstanding performances, staged a scintillating show which gathered a massive crowd.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 16, 2022
Play gets standing ovation

God gave me second chance: Jeys Marabini
Marabini said the show is meant to thank everyone who was there for him during his time of illness.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 16, 2022
God gave me second chance: Jeys Marabini

Penyai talks patriotism in new anthology
“The book is a collection of poems about Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean patriotism, its peace and unity,” Penyai said.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 16, 2022
Penyai talks patriotism in new anthology

Film director holds actors’ masterclass
“We tackled everything that has to do with acting for television," Mabuyane said.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 16, 2022
Film director holds actors’ masterclass

Manieca leads race in EU Film festival
“It was open to filmmakers from across Zimbabwe and in the diaspora (Europe/Africa).
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 23, 2022
Manieca leads race in EU Film festival

SA’s Oscar Mbo heads for Zim
“We want to create awareness for drug abuse and depression,” Da Grooveman said.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 23, 2022
SA’s Oscar Mbo heads for Zim

Ziyanda calls for actors auditions
“A large number of actors have already registered.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 23, 2022
Ziyanda calls for actors auditions

Gukurahundi documentary major highlight at Asakhe Film Festival
The festival starts tomorrow until October 28 under the theme Truth and Memory.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 23, 2022
Gukurahundi documentary major highlight at Asakhe Film Festival

Mambazo Phiri pays tribute to Jeys
The welcome back show comes after Jeys took a break from music due to illness.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 30, 2022
Mambazo Phiri pays tribute to Jeys

Prison inmate releases album
“I recently released an EP titled 2 Wrongs’ produced by Kirah Music,” X-Qon said.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 30, 2022
Prison inmate releases album

Chief Mathema fears Gukurahundi ‘whitewash’
But the chiefs vehemently objected after dismissing the idea as an attempt to sweep the emotive matter under the carpet, Sunday Southern Eye  heard.
By Sharon Sibindi and Silas Nkala Oct. 30, 2022
Chief Mathema fears Gukurahundi ‘whitewash’

120 respond to Ziyanda auditions call
Over 120 people auditioned for Ziyanda the Movie last week at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 30, 2022
120 respond to Ziyanda auditions call

Right attitude keeps Sandy going
The 40-year-old dancer-cum singer has been in the music industry for two decades and keeps re-inventing her image and sound.
By Sharon Sibindi Nov. 6, 2022
Right attitude keeps Sandy going

Mnangagwa running scared, says Chamisa
CCC Bulawayo proportional representation legislator Jasmine Toffa was left nursing a broken hand after she fell victim to the violence.
By Sharon Sibindi Nov. 6, 2022
Mnangagwa running scared, says Chamisa

Jane the Ghost myth retold in film
Jane the Ghost is a retell of a Bulawayo urban ghost myth passed from generation to generation.
By Sharon Sibindi Nov. 12, 2022
Jane the Ghost myth retold in film

Ebony Sheikh on ‘Kasi’ tour.
The group’s founder George “Phahlane” Ndlovu revealed that the tour is meant to reconnect with fans post Covid-19.
By Sharon Sibindi Nov. 13, 2022
Ebony Sheikh on ‘Kasi’ tour.

Litso holds fashion show on GBV
The event will be held at Hope Centre on November 26, coinciding with the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV.
By Sharon Sibindi Nov. 20, 2022
Litso holds fashion show on GBV

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