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Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw 3KTV presenter Sympathy Sibanda, affectionately known to viewers as Mangwenya, has added another feather to her cap after scooping the prestigious Digital Pioneers Award at the Women Pioneers in Africa (WPA) Summit held in Lusaka, Zambia. The award, conferred by the phenomenal organisation Women Pioneers in Africa, is a celebration of…

Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS AS the week winds down, entertainment lovers are gearing up for another week- end of live music, clubbing and relaxation. From exciting shows to popular nightlife spots, there are plenty of options for those looking to escape their busy schedules and enjoy themselves. Here are some of…

Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERTHE European Film Festival Zimbabwe kicked off yesterday, bringing together European and Zimbabwean cinema for three days of film screenings, cultural exchange and discussions on the future of filmmaking.Running until October 30 under the theme ‘The Next Frame,’ the festival, being hosted by the European Union in partnership with EU Member States,…

Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER ETERAN Nollywood actress Patience Ozok- wor, popularly known as Mama G or Mai Azuka, will return to Zimbabwe next month as a guest speaker at a church event in Bulawayo.Scheduled for November 28, the legendary Nigerian actress, also a Christian evangelist, will grace the Thando Harrison hosted Bride of Christ event…

Ashley MoyoSENIOR ENTERT INMENT WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL musician Minister Michael Mahendere says the over- whelming response to his Messiah Tour has reaffirmed music’s ability to transcend borders.This comes as he prepares to take the production to Derby, United Kingdom, on November 14. “I am overwhelmed by the response to the Messiah Tour. It’s a reminder that…

Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERMORE than 30 beauty professionals and busi- nesses were honoured at the second edition of the Zimbabwe Beauty Industry Awards (ZBIA), as organisers called for greater recognition of the sector’s contribution to entrepreneurship, job creation and economic growth.Held recently at Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles, the awards recognised outstand- ing work across…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER FIREWORKS burst into the night sky as Zimdancehall musi­cian Freeman rose high above the stage on a mechanical platform attached to a crane, giving fans at the HKD Music Festival a spectacle to remem­ber on Saturday night at Glamis Arena in the capital. With a bumper crowd gathered for the…

ASHLEY MOYO LOCAL musicians have never been short of ambitions, in­creasingly, they are looking beyond home for bigger stages, wider audiences and new opportuni­ties to grow their brands. From Zimdancehall to Afro-dancehall, musicians are finding different ways to take their sound across borders. Some are expanding concert brands they have established lo­cally, while others are…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER LOCAL painter Portia Zvavahera has set a new personal record on the international art market, with her painting This Is Where I Travelled 3 selling for £307 200 (approximately US$406 200) at Christie’s in London, in a development that brings fresh attention to the country’s creative talent. The 2020 painting’s…

Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER ZIMBABWEAN  film RU$AMBO is making waves on the continental stage after securing nominations at the 2026 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), with actress Deborah Kabongo and director Angela Gapa earning recognition for their work on the production. Kabongo who also has a Nama award under her belt is in contention…