I have contributed to a local literary initiative Gourd of Consciousness Poetry in their national poetry writing competition and came out second with my poem, The Impious Idol.
Model and video vixen Tariro Gezi last Thursday torched a social media storm after she implied in a post on Facebook that “marriage should not be a priority for ladies”.
THE energy is electric at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe as Almasi Collaborative Arts' captivating new play, Family Riots, continues its run.
A 2020 investigation by open Democracy revealed that US$54 million flowed from mostly the same US Christian Right organisations to Africa between 2008 and 2018.
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By The Standard Nov. 17, 2024
In the heart of Bulawayo, where creativity flows through every corner of the community, Irene June Mackie is a beloved figure known for her incredible quilting talent.
It has created social media "breaking news that has been likened to the performance of a motor vehicle".
President Emmerson Mnangagwa should know many people are living in anguish because their homes are being demolished in farms, towns and cities on a daily basis.
The festival will take place next Friday at Harare Gardens, running under the theme Voices unleashed: Addressing Drug and Substance Abuse, SRH, and GBV through Art.
Come to think of it, I had never known someone who suffered from kleptomania disease until today. It was startling as much as it was bizarre.
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By Onie Ndoro Nov. 17, 2024
EXCITEMENT has gripped Harare following South African producer and wheelspinner Kabza De Small's confirmation for his upcoming show.
The summit’s outcomes align with the government of Zimbabwe’s priority areas of gender budgeting and local economic development.
Apart from the recording studio, Jidim Entertainment also operates three entertainment hubs in the area, including the popular Jidim Night Club.
This Afrobeats popularity has now expanded into Ghana, another West African country. There is a new kid on the block. His name is King Promise.
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By Fred Zindi Nov. 17, 2024
COMEDIAN Ntando Moyo (pictured) has poked fun at Bulawayo deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu and Mpumelelo Moyo over their recent corruption allegations.
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By Sindiso Dube Nov. 17, 2024
THE South African Music Awards (Samas) have come and gone, but they left a lingering sense of pride, inspiration and hope for a thriving music industry.
There are times past l have read novelettes whose silent, but resounding words have furtively coalesced, boomed, and echoed explosively through my arts' ravenous mind contours
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By Esnath Dube Nov. 17, 2024
“Human rights are under threat and Zimbabwe has been in a protractedsss human rights crisis for a long time now,” he said, highlighting the urgent need for intervention.”
Narrative art can humanise research findings by framing them within stories that reflect the lived experiences of people or the real-world applications of the research itself.
In this transcendental story, Chinawoman Mississe comes all the way from China to own a store
Speaking at the funeral service of the late Nyathi in Bulawayo, last Wednesday, Moyo said failure to honour the historian was a missed opportunity by local universities.
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By Sindiso Dube Nov. 10, 2024
Carnelian Heart Press has published an English translation of Aquilina (or, The Confession Of Hatifari Maforimbo) a novella by Julius Masimba Musodza.
This informs the lack of interests from the customers whether they are right hand or left hand drive vehicles.
Boom Jazz, another Afro-fusion group from Mashonaland West province were the first runners-up with Bulawayo’s Music to Music coming in as the second runner-up.
AMH: Congratulations on winning the award. What does it mean in light of the work that the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights)  is doing in Zimbabwe?
Songstress Tammy Moyo has been added to the lineup of supporting acts for the much-anticipated Scorpion Kings gig on November 22.
It was a race against time, with BOW setting up his equipment discreetly backstage before the event began.
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By Sindiso Dube Nov. 10, 2024
Prince said every living man is a sign of grace and should find Christ in order to live a purposeful life.
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By Alfred Tembo Nov. 10, 2024
My head shook involuntarily. My phone, which was in my pocket suddenly rang. It was Baba VaTata.
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By Onie Ndoro Nov. 10, 2024
Echoes Within These Walls will tell the story of the temple at St Agnes Place in south London, which was founded in 1972 after Rastafarians took control of the building.
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By The Guardian Nov. 10, 2024
Kwesta was featured on Bag Ra Jahman, a track off Saintfloew's latest album, Trap Yevafundisi.
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By Sindiso Dube Nov. 10, 2024
To those who are uninitiated in Hwange street lingo, the term 'mubhoni' refers to one born and bred in this coal mining town and it has some form of nostalgicism and nobility tied to it.
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By Burzil Dube Nov. 10, 2024
This is a groundbreaking development in Zimbabwe as internet access is limited outside of major cities, and between cities.
Of late Afro-beats seems to have changed that perception. Africans are now coming on board with their own traditional rhythms and Afro-pop styles.
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By Fred Zindi Nov. 10, 2024
Mazururse boasts of close to two decades experience in the communications industry having worked with local and international development organisations as well as public and private companies.
Mhlanga said they planned to produce a play that is not protest theatre, avoiding our poverty and dismay. 
Kunaka comes 20 years after the two first collaborated, ironically on Cindy's first recording. Cindy's debut recording was titled Staira.
Speaking to Standard Style, the play’s director, Clarence Mudala, said his inspiration for Sixth Avenue came from a desire to surpass his previous production, 1894: The Musical. 
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By Bongile Moyo Nov. 3, 2024
Fatso and Rasta looked  at Baba VaTata with anticipated pleasure. Rasta beamed a smile that ran from one corner of his mouth to the other.
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By Onie Ndoro Nov. 3, 2024
Speaking on the Natanya Experience, hosted by Natanya Watchtel, Rhyme Assassin said his work with kids helped him return to music.
By merging entertainment with education, Cheta is not only fostering a culture of physical fitness but also igniting critical conversations about social change.
Zimura is a collective management organisation responsible for protecting and promoting the rights of music creators, including composers, songwriters and publishers.
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By Alfred Tembo Nov. 3, 2024
Can the Higher and Tertiary Education ministry be active enough to address challenges bedeviling the higher education sector?
Research has shown that music can help you focus, concentrate, relax, feel motivated, improve memory and make the process much more enjoyable.
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By Fred Zindi Nov. 3, 2024
On the same breath the expatriates and diplomats whose contracts are usually very short are also getting more and more attracted to vehicle leasing option compared to outright purchasing.
Notably, his 1988 live-in Paris-Zenith concert featuring an all-female horn section remains particularly memorable.
Thus, so often you would remark, as you needlessly did in grim jest in our last conversation, before bursting into that raw, roaring infectious signature guffaw of yours, Qhube.
The carnival organisers accused the trio of failing to honour their contract despite being paid in full.
The competition, which kicked off on September 28th with provincial finals, has been a thrilling journey for aspiring musicians.
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By Sindiso Dube Nov. 3, 2024
The awards are meant to celebrate and honour outstanding youths in their respective fields by Afrluencer Media.
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By Bongile Moyo Nov. 3, 2024
The film was preceded by A Quiet Place II which was released 3 years before the current one in order to flesh out the first instalment also released three years before.