CELEBRATED Zimdancehall star Freeman, Fire Emoji hit-maker Leo Magoz, Theophilus Chigumira and filmmaker Kuda Bwititi made spectacular debuts on the National Art Merit Awards (Nama) roll of honour on Saturday night at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC), winning two awards each. After many Nama misses, Freeman finally landed the big one- the Outstanding Male Musician gong after…
RISING music star Mark Ngwazi, who has long been touted as the crown prince of sungura music, says he is seeing God’s hand in his career after landing three nominations in this year’s edition of the National Arts Merit Award (Nama). The Taura Madzoka hit-maker is in the running for the People’s Choice, Outstanding Male…
A HARARE woman who was caught smuggling marijuana from South Africa at Beitbridge Border Post has been handed an 18-month prison term. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Theresa Mukumba, 45, was arrested while she was crossing into the country. She was found with 2,1kg of marijuana. “Mukumba, 45, travelling from South Africa was…
CLEVERS Hotel in Chiredzi is hosting ‘Valentine’s Movie Night’ today with the premiere of ZveMoyo-Matters of The Heart film. The event being promoted by Sugar Diaries, Pikicha Afrika and Lowveld Media Trust, is characterised by red carpet, couple games, dinner, comedy among other activities. “We are excited to be premiering this production in Chiredzi for the first…
ALL is set for the internationally-renowned Bulawayo-based female acappella group Nobuntu concert scheduled for tomorrow at Theatre in the Park in Harare. The group will be supported by Thatha singers — Stango and Nongoma — a musical duo from Bulawayo which started in 2012, featuring Ramadu and Oktopus. “Theatre in the Park continues with more…
TAMBA Events, one of the leading entertainment organisers in the country, is set to bring cheer once again to thousands of revellers through the much-anticipated Braai Out Festival set for Kingfisher Park in Emerald Hill in Harare. One of the organisers of the event, Nigel Chinovhiringa said the festival will be held on April 1….
FLORISTS in Harare were left deeply disappointed after the roaring business associated with Valentine’s Day failed to materialise yesterday. Valentine’s Day, named after a Christian Saint who lived in the third century AD, is celebrated every February 14 to enable lovers to express their affection with gifts, particularly flowers. Flower vendors told the Daily News…
AHEAD of Valentine’s Day, that time when candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, local musicians and filmmakers have lined up projects in line with the day meant to celebrate romance and love. Leading this celebration of love is College Central-the producers of the popular series Wadiwa Wepamoyo, have lined up a love-themed…
BULAWAYO model, Jemima Mandemwa landed the first runner-up position at the Miss Planet International 2023 held recently at the Koh Pich Theatre, Phnom Penh in Cambodia. The international pageant is an annual beauty pageant for single women held as part of efforts to promote the fulfilment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.Maria Luisa Varela…
Anesu Mirisawu mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw REIGNING Miss Albinism Zimbabwe queen Angela Dube and Ntandoyenkosi Mnkandla are set to represent the country at the inaugural Mister and Miss Albinism Southern Africa pageant slated for October in Harare. The duo will compete with Malawi’s Hilda Macheso and Richard Mithi; Susan Phiri and Emmanuel Mwale from Zambia; Andreia Sicato and Arthur Mukonda…

