MUTARE – Guruve Marimba Dance Group emerged winners in this year’s edition of Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Competition national finals after outshining other nine groups from the country’s provinces here on Saturday. The Mutare showground hosted the glamorous event which saw the Mashonaland Central group winning the grand prize of $7 000 and tickets to…
HARARE – The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) has announced the appointment of Nicholas Moyo as its new director with effect from this month. He replaces Elvas Mari who stepped down in April this year. Announcing the latest development, Nacz board chairperson Herbert Chimhundu, said Moyo’s appointment was on a performance contract for a…
HARARE – Summer season is upon us! It is this time again when most of the exciting showbiz events take place. The summer will see annual events that include Harare Agricultural Show, Miss World Zimbabwe pageant, Harare International Carnival, Miss Tourism pageant and Braai Festival courtesy of Delta Beverages among others roar into life. Next…
HARARE – Red Café, a night spot in downtown Harare, fell victim to vandalism this week as political violence flared in the city on Wednesday between protesters and security agencies. A spokesperson for the venue which offers arts-related showcases and musicals said while they had closed shop, the hooligans broke through the transparent windows and…
HARARE – As Zimbabwe’s youths become more enterprising to earn a living without resorting to stealing, dental grills have become the latest trend of products to be peddled on the streets of Harare. Grills, as they are more commonly referred to, are a status symbol for many hip-hop artists in the United States particularly Lil…
HARARE – The former first son, Robert Mugabe Jnr yesterday joined Zimbabweans in lamenting the tragedy that occurred on the streets of Harare on Wednesday. While there were many things wrong with his father’s leadership, Robert Jnr took to his Instagram page to imply that Zimbabwe was better under Mugabe’s rule, as yesterday’s violence was…
HARARE – The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe has expressed its condolences to the Vambe family, the arts fraternity and the nation at large on the passing on of talented renowned drummer Douglas Vambe. Vambe, 64, passed on on July 31, 2018 at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. “The nation has lost a master practitioner from…
HARARE – Harare’s popular recreation facility, Africa Unity Square, which has in the past been used as a rallying point by opposition political parties has been out of bounds since July 21 as government says it is running a culture event. The MDC Alliance recently wanted to gather at the venue but were told by…
HARARE – Four dancers from the Cape Town City Ballet will join with more than 80 dancers from Harare for a dance show running this week at Reps Theatre in Belgravia. South Africa ballet dancers will continue their performance at Reps Theatre in Harare until Sunday courtesy of Dance Trust Zimbabwe. Running under the theme…
HARARE – After his performance in neighbouring Zambia, rhumba music heavyweight Koffi Olomide is expected in the country today for a once-off concert at Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on Friday. The flamboyant musician known for his flashy outfits and extravagant lifestyle will bring along his 24-member band. He will be supported by sungura musicians…
