Entertainment

Angela MtombeniENTERTAINMENT WRITER REIGNING Miss Supranational Zimbabwe, Nicole Nyawera, left the country on Sunday for Poland, where she will represent Zimbabwe at the 17th edition of the Miss Supranational pageant.The international beauty competition, one of the world’s most prestigious pageants, officially got underway yesterday and will culminate in the grand finale on July 31, will…

Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THOUSANDS of worshippers from across the country converged at Glamis Arena in Harare over the weekend for the 2026 July Worship Festival, where an atmosphere of praise, worship and celebration defined one of the country’s biggest annual gospel gatherings. Held under the theme “High­est Praise,” the festival delivered on its promise…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER LEADERS from all sectors including arts, business, govern­ment, civil society and the faith sector are expected to gather in Harare on August 7 for the Leadership Firewall Sympo­sium, an initiative aimed at strengthening ethical leadership and institutional resilience amid growing economic, technologi­cal and governance challenges. The symposium, to be held…

ANGELA MTOMBENI NOT every crown is worn on a queen’s head; some are earned through resil­ience, determination and the courage to keep walking as the saying goes, a river does not stop flowing because of a rock. Every year, the Miss Universe Zimbabwe stage becomes a launchpad where young women chase one dream — to…

Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER YOUNG spellers are set to compete on the global stage after qualifying for the World Cup Spelling Bee to be held in Shanghai, China, from Tuesday till Sunday, in a milestone that organisers say reflects the country’s growing excellence in literacy and education.Zimbabwe is among six African countries selected to participate…

Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERCOMEDIAN Nigel “Tha Slick Pastor” Maritinyu is set to take his comedy to international audiences once again when he embarks on a new global tour titled Okay Fine, I’m Coming, which kicks off in Birmingham, United Kingdom, on September 4.The tour will see the popular comedian, who also performs under the stage…

Nelson’s Handwriting… THE evening of June 27, 2026 will long be remembered in Zimbabwe’s literary circles as a celebration of family, creativity and the enduring power of storytelling.In a rare and heart-warming spectacle, a mother and her daughter stood side by side to launch their novels at Foodies, Karigamombe, in Harare’s Central Business District, proving…

LIFESTYLE EDITOR NYANGA has long been celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, cool climate and unspoilt natural beauty, but behind its reputation as one of the country’s cleanest destinations lies a growing community-driven effort to protect the environment.The town and surrounding areas have become a favourite destination for tourists seeking scenic views, fresh air and a…

ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS A SPIRIT-FILLED celebration awaits gospel music lov­ers tomorrow as the July Worship Festival brings together some of the country’s biggest worship ministers at Glamis Arena in the capital. Leading the star-studded line-up are Michael Mahendere and Vimbai Mahendere, The Char­ambas, Ellard and Sharon Man­yonganise, The Unveiled, Eleana Makombe, Gemma Griffiths and Misheck Mahendere….

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER WITH heartbreak becoming all too common, songs about love, loss and healing continue to resonate with many, with songbird Shashl and Freeman tapping into that emotion through their latest collaboration, Heal, which is capturing attention. Released recently alongside captivating visuals, Heal, a heartfelt anthem explores the pain of broken promises, regret and…