IN a powerful celebration of Africa Day, Nhaka Gallery in Harare hosted African Wedding exhibition on Friday, showcasing the rich heritage and the importance of unity in driving progress. Speaking during the exhibition, the gallery’s director, Hellen Matsvisi emphasised the importance of unity and collaboration. “Africa is an amazing and beautiful. I understand at sometimes…
AS THE continent unites to commemorate Africa Day today, these celebrations would be incomplete without dance — one of its most vibrant and enduring expressions of cultural identity. From the powerful footwork of the nyau to the graceful movements of the indigenous Zimbabweans, traditional African dances are more than just artistic performances; they are living…
OVER 80 photographic prints by the late Chicago Dzviti will be showcased at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare at the Portraits of Zimbabwe — an exhibition opening on May 30. Born in Shamva in 1961, and from these rural settings, Dzviti developed an interest for photography, which he later pursued at Harare Polytechnic…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER THE late actor Gringo’s son Taurai Boora aka Gringo Junior has ventured into music as part of efforts to showcase his versatility in the arts industry. However, he told the Daily News he will not abandon his first love — acting. “I’m excited to explore both worlds and push the boundaries…
Thembinkosi NyathiLIFESTYLE WRITERnyathit@dailynews.co.zw THE German Embassy has partnered with the Fashion Council of Zimbabwe and the Friendship Bench Hub for the cultural preservation project Matobo Goes Fashion and Beyond to be held at the Friendship Bench Hub, Mount Pleasant, in the capital today. The head of Cultural Affairs for the German Embassy, Katrin Simon told…
Anesu Mirisawu and Thembinkosi Nyathi ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS SEVERAL gigs have been lined up to mark Africa Day which falls on Sunday this year. The annual celebration, which commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity on May 25, 1963, is running under the theme ‘Justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations.’…
VETERAN and much-loved broadcaster Joseph Madhimba has died in Namibia, triggering an avalanche of tributes from colleagues, media leaders and friends. He was 70. “My role model and the man who made me fall in love with news anchoring while I was still in primary school — Madhimba has passed away. ‘‘May his soul rest…
TWO Zimbabwean students won awards at this year’s Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which was held in Ohio, United States,…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw SEASONED sungura musician Taruvinga Manjokota, popularly known as Sugar Sugar, has expressed frustration over what he describes as a lack of recognition despite a career spanning nearly 30 years. The Kutaura-taura hitmaker has poured his heart into a new six-track studio album titled Chimbondionaiwo, which is set to be…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMEMT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw MUSICIAN Chipo Muchegwa was left shaken and immobile following a robbery incident which took place over the weekend. Muchegwa revealed she was still struggling to come to terms with the incident, during which she lost her wheelchair charger, an undisclosed sum of money, and a smartphone. “I was at the shops…
