FRESH from the success of revamping her classic hit Press On with a modern amapiano twist, gospel star Agatha Murudzwa has released a new track addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The song, titled Regerera Iwe, is part of her latest album Rehoboth Hazvirambi Zvichiramba. “After seeing the rise in GBV cases across all societal groups, I…
AS the world eagerly awaits the Miss Intercontinental finals tomorrow, Zimbabwe’s attention is firmly fixed on 21-yearold Amanda Peresu, who is set to compete for the prestigious crown alongside more than 50 contestants from around the globe. The pageant, hosted at Tal Avenue in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, will see reigning Miss Intercontinental, Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat of…
ANESU MIRISAWU LOCAL filmmaker Charles Mutyavaviri has collaborated with students from Nattie Junior School, Harare on a short film project titled Checkmate. The film, designed as an antibullying campaign, was officially launched at Winfred Hall, located at Nattie Junior School’s Borrowdale branch. “The movie revolves around Mandla, a Year Six learner played by Shilloh Chikwira….
Anesu MirisawuENTERTAINMENT WRITERmirisawua@dailynews.co.zw HIGHLY-RATED Zimbabwean painter, Joshua Chapata has made a bold statement against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) with his latest paintings — Rising from the ashes and A Mother’s Cry. Chapata, whose work is influenced by African cultural heritage and abstract expressionism, told The Daily News that he explored resilience, pain, and triumph of GBV…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw DISAPPOINTMENT has swept through Bulawayo’s arts community following the cancellation of this year’s much-anticipated Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA). Now, the organisers — the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards Trust — have shifted their focus to next year’s event, pencilled for August. “This decision was not made lightly as we carefully considered various…
ZIMDANCEHALL star Freeman is determined to build on the success of his inaugural HKD Music Festival held in Harare last weekend. The festival, which drew a bumper crowd despite rain fears, featured music stars such as Tamy Moyo, Holy Ten, Master H, Poptain, Da Ruler, Takura, Delroy Shewe, Seh Calaz, DJ Tamuka, and Nyasha David….
HOLLYWOOD actor Tongayi Chirisa is returning to Zimbabwe in Rise, a new movie set for its world premiere on November 7 at Ster-Kinekor Joina City, Harare. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Joe Njagu, Rise tells the story of a resilient young boy living on a rubbish dump, who is determined to learn boxing under the guidance of a reclusive…
IN a significant step towards empowering people with albinism across Africa, Harare will host the first-ever Mr. and Miss Albinism Africa pageant early next year. This event builds on the success of last year’s inaugural Mr. and Miss Albinism Southern Africa, also held in Harare.“The challenges faced by people with albinism are often universal. While…
A VIBRANT line-up of activities is set to enliven the Vintage Vibes Family Fun Day happening today at Everbrite Gardens in Lochinvar in the capital. Designed to offer mental stimulation and stress relief for senior citizens, while encouraging intergenerational connections and community bonding, the event includes a comedy show by Ckhanyiso Dat Guy, a live…
VETERAN gospel musician Lawrence Haisa, popularly known as Pastor Haisa, has described his inclusion in the upcoming Gospel Legends Night Concert as “long overdue recognition.” Haisa is scheduled to share the stage with an array of gospel artists at the gig to be hosted by Eleana Makombe Music at the Harare International Conference Centre on…
