AWARD-WINNING comedian and poet Andrew Manyika has launched Spices and Spouse, a comedy and poetry dinner set for February 14 at the Rainbow Towers VIP Lounge in Harare.Timed to coincide with Valentine’s Day, the event is billed as an elegant evening bringing together singles, couples and friends for a curated blend of humour, poetry and…
MUSICAL group, The Unveiled have been confirmed as part of the “Everywhere Tour” set for Harare, where they will share the stage with United States gospel artistes Naomi Raine and Todd Galberth.The concert, scheduled for March 13 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC), is being organised by Events by GEC and is expected to…
IN OUR rapidly evolving digital landscape, personal data has become the “new oil”—a resource that fuels innovation, powers economies, and connects us across borders. However, as the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) recently said at the launch of International Data Privacy Week 2026, this resource is volatile.Without rigorous protection, the same data…
FIRST Floor Gallery Harare (FFGH), is marking its 16th year of operation with an ambitious programme featuring major solo exhibitions, international market engagements and community-focused initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s contemporary art ecosystem.The major highlights include the presentation of new solo exhibitions from the gallery’s star artists; Grace Nyahangare, Helen Teede, Wycliffe Mundopa, Troy…
BULAWAYO came alive over the weekend as scores of women thronged the ZITF Hall for Sandra Ndebele’s Denim on Pearls concert—an energetic celebration of music, fashion and womanhood.More than a performance showcase, the event doubled as a celebration of the “Malaika” hit-maker’s 44th birthday and a curtain-raiser to her forthcoming 11th album.True to its name,…
DANCEHALL star Nutty O is set to launch his forthcoming album in the United Kingdom this year, following a trail blazed by urban grooves veteran Ex-Q, who staged his own album launch in the UK last year.The move reflects a growing trend among Zimbabwean artists to target international markets, particularly the UK, which boasts a…
VISUAL artist Option Nyahunzvi is set to stage his first solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare, titled Zvatiri.The exhibition, which will kick off on February 12, explores how the values and practices of earlier generations have shaped unhu—a moral code centred on good behaviour—and how these traditions continue to serve as…
DOZENS of disgruntled musicians held a caucus meeting in Harare yesterday, calling for a “total overhaul” of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura), a move the organisation’s secretariat has dismissed.The meeting, held at the Zimbabwe College of Music, was led by three former Zimura board members — Dereck Mpofu, Joseph Garakara and Gift Amuli —…
AFTER a well-deserved January break, artistes are trading holiday hats for studio gear and mic stands as they return to the stage.Several artistes told the Daily News on Sunday that the break was much-needed, and they are now ready to resume work.“I had a great break, spent quality time with family and recharged. I swapped…
MANY Zimbabweans may be surprised to learn that music legend Thomas Mapfumo is now 81 years old, while fellow musician Hosiah Chipanga is 74, both still physically active and mentally sharp.In an industry where many of their contemporaries passed on at relatively young ages, their longevity raises an intriguing question: what is their secret?.Although Thomas…
