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Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw OVER 70 companies were honoured at the prestigious National Business Excellence Awards ceremony, held at the Harare International Conference Centre at the weekend, in celebration of outstanding achievements across various sectors. The awards, which recognise excellence in industries such as health, agriculture, mining and more, attracted a strong turnout of…

Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE dust from the protracted dispute between the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) and the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura), the country’s leading collective management organisation (CMO), appears to be settling, following controversy surrounding a cover band tariff. The row erupted after Nacz executive director Napoleon Nyanhi, in what many saw…

ZAMBIA Nyau dance troupe, Undi Gure, emerged victorious at the Midlands provincial finals of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival, held at Mkoba 4 Beerhall in Gweru over the weekend. In addition to securing a place in the national finals, Undi Gure walked away with a cash prize of US$2 500. Rangarirai Pasichigare claimed second…

VETERAN sungura musician Somandla ‘‘Soma’’ Ndebele says the residential stand offered to him during his recent album launch is the most significant token of appreciation he has received in his career. Soma launched an album titled Atove Mazambuko at Steak House in the capital on Thursday during which Mazowe Rural District Council chairperson John Mudzonga…

BY ASHLEY MOYO moyoa@dailynews.co.zw UNITED Kingdom-based gospel songstress Eleana Makombe is set to host the “Grateful Experience” concert in the small European country on May 31. Makombe will be supported by a number of fellow gospel artistes, including Minister Michael Mahendere, Takesure Zama, South Africa’s Spirit of Praise and Lebo among others. “I am grateful…

Anesu Mirisawu and Thembinkosi Nyathi ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS VETERAN sungura musician Alick Macheso will headline the entertainment programme when the prestigious Castle Tankard event returns to Borrowdale Racecourse tomorrow. Macheso will share the stage with Enzo Ishall, Chillspot, Oriyano and Nisha Ts at Africa’s oldest sponsored horse race. Oriyano, born Kudakwashe Kachehiko, is looking forward to…

SONGBIRD Feli Nandi is billed to celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday at Stephanos in Newlands, Harare where she will be supported by saxophonist Denilson Musekiwa. Day conference GOSPEL songbird Janet Manyowa will perform at the Mother’s Day Conference to be held this Sunday at Dmac Lifestyle Centre in Harare. Crystal, Culture Love date Ruwa ZIMDANCEHALL…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw AFTER a brief hiatus since his last release, gospel artiste Lawrence Gunda who is also known by his stage name Worshiper Larry Gunda is back with a new offering. This Saturday, Gunda is set to host “Yahwe We Praise Volume 1 and 2 Live DVD Recording concert, at New…

Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw FOLLOWING a captivating performance at the recent National Business Excellence Awards, rising musician Munashe Musa has once again been invited to provide entertainment at this month’s edition of the prestigious event. The forthcoming ceremony, which honours outstanding business leaders, is scheduled for this Saturday at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in…

Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw BARELY a fortnight after delivering a scintillating performance in Bulawayo, South African music star Nasty C will return to Zimbabwe for another dance. The multi-award-winning rapper, who was one of the standout performers at the post-Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Pacific Bulawayo Shutdown gig held in Bulawayo on April 26,…