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Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER SUNGURA lovers in Chiredzi will be in for a treat tomorrow as sungura maestro Alick Macheso headlines Hippo Valley Estates Limited’s 70th anniversary celebrations at Chishamiso Stadium in Chiredzi. The musical showcase forms part of a series of activities lined up to commemorate the company’s milestone anniversary celebrations running under…

Anesu Mirisawu PROMINENT Afro-fusion and traditional music ensemble Nehoreka Marimba Power is set to showcase Zimbabwean culture in Canada at the Africanival on June 7.Running concurrently with Culture Month commemorations in Zimbabwe, the festival, scheduled for Eastwood Park in Edmonton, is regarded as one of the largest celebrations of the African and Afro-Caribbean diaspora in…

Ashley Moyo THE School of Public Speaking Zimbabwe is set to hold its sixth graduation ceremony tomorrow at Golden Conifer in Harare, marking another milestone in its efforts to develop confident and influential communicators.Founded in 2012, the institution has grown into one of the country’s leading centres for public speaking and leadership development, training more…

Ashley Moyo AFRO-JAZZ musician Maizon Tazvitya, popularly known as Maizon of the Ancient Tribes, is set to headline the Africa Month Anti-Drug and Substance Abuse Concert at Jameson Hotel in Harare on Friday.The event is expected to bring together key stakeholders from government, academia, civil society, the private sector, rehabilitation centres and local communities in…

Angela Mtombeni MODEL and fashion designer Royce Gavi has raised Zimbabwe’s flag high after winning the Mr Heritage Global title in Manila, Philippines, on Sunday, defeating 20 contestants from across the world.The 23-year-old emerged victorious following a fiercely contested competition celebrating culture, heritage, leadership and fashion excellence on the international stage.“I am ecstatic and overwhelmed….

Anesu Mirisawu FORMER manager of the late sungura icon Nicholas Zakaria, Lazarus Zakaria, has assumed leadership of the legendary Khiama Boys, bringing renewed optimism to fans who feared the group would disband following the musician’s death.Lazarus, who is also the late singer’s nephew, said the band was determined to preserve and advance the celebrated Khiama…

SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso, famed for his en­ergetic marathon perfor­mances that often stretch for more than four hours without a break, is set to test himself in an unfamiliar territory with a unique concert dubbed 10 Classic Songs, slated for August 7 at Golden Conifer in Harare. For this particular concert in his celebrated career,…

Progress ChayaFOR generations, Zimbabwe’s miners have descended underground armed with little more than courage, experience and basic protective gear.In some of the country’s most dangerous working environments, a simple helmet has long symbolised survival.Now, one local innovator hopes to transform that symbol into a life-saving piece of intelligent technology.The AI Smart Helmet, designed for miners…

Angela MtombeniSUNGURA musician Sugar Sugar is set to launch new album Kusvika Ati Eke on May 30 this Saturday at Zebra Village in Mbare in Harare.The nine-track album, inspired by the realities people face in their everyday lives, is expected to revive his waning musical fortunes.“This album is about the day-to-day social lifestyle of people….

Ashley Moyo Recently in Chinhoyi OOZING with con­fidence, vivacious Minenhle Ncube shrugged off stiff competition from eight other contestants to be crowned Miss CUT 2026. The glamour-filled event, held at the Great Hall of Chinhoyi Univer­sity of Technology (CUT) over the weekend, also saw Sonia Mapin­gadza and Bianca Mazvita Bhiza being adjudicated First and Second…