SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS MUSHANDIRAPAMWE Hotel in Highfield, a place that shaped Sulumani “Sulu” Chimbetu’s musical journey, will host the Dendera musician tomorrow as part of his album tour. The joint is special to Sulu as his legendary father Simon Chimbetu used to frequent Mushandirapamwe Hotel. “The hotel feels like a home to me, given my…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw A local documentary inspired by African music legends Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi and Lucky Dube, has been selected for screening at the Power24 International Film Festival in Durban, South Africa. Titled ‘Daughters of Legends,’ the documentary filmed during the Harare International Festival of Arts in 2013 and completed in 2023, explores the…
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR THE country’s top achievers across various sectors will be recognised at the inaugural National Hall of Fame ceremony, set for June 28 at the Harare International Conference Centre in the capital. The event, organised by the All National Excellence Enterprise, aims to celebrate individuals whose contributions have left a lasting mark on the…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw ACCLAIMED theatre production “Song Unburied” is poised to make its Scottish debut at the forthcoming Edinburgh Festival, which runs from July 30 to August 14. According to producer Daves Guzha, this will mark the first time the production has been staged in Scotland. “It’s an incredible feeling to share…
SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw NATIONAL Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) is set to host a workshop titled “Southern Thoughts on a Northern Biennale” on June 20, as part of its celebrations marking the country’s seventh invitation to the prestigious International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. This year’s edition of the world-renowned art showcase opened…
Staff writer In BULAWAYO CREATIVES, and community leaders graced the Zimbabwe launch of the second season of Shaka iLembe — South Africa’s most decorated drama series — held in Bulawayo at the weekend. Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe — which landed 12 awards at the South African Film and Television Awards last year —…
Progress Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayap@dailynews.co.zw KATARINA hit-makers — Fusion 5 Mangwiro — alongside celebrated jazz vocalist Prudence Katomeni-Mbofana, are set to bring star power to an upcoming seminar on marriage and inheritance laws. Titled Marriage Act and Inheritance Laws: Myths and Facts, the two-part seminar will take place at Celebration Centre in Borrowdale, Harare, on…
Staff writer In Bulawayo TOP author Believe Guta has been awarded an honorary doctorate in Business Administration during his recent visit to India. Guta was honoured for his distinguished work in authorship, entrepreneurship and strategic research. “This recognition is not just about me—it’s a reflection of Zimbabwean resilience, innovation, and the enduring spirit of enterprise….
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw TRADITIONAL dance enthusiasts in Mutare are in for a treat next month, as Manicaland province is once again set to host the national finals of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival. The potentially-explosive event is scheduled for July 19 at the Mutare Showgrounds and will see 10 provincial winners competing for…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw A TRIBUTE concert held in honour of veteran music producer Bothwell Nyamhondera failed to draw a crowd, with several musicians blaming poor marketing for the disappointing turnout. Titled “Bothwell Nyamhondera Honour and Appreciation”, the event took place on Saturday at the 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare, and featured a line-up…
