HARARE – Among the many talented playwrights who responded to the open call for plays that explore the challenges faced by women in politics, Nhimbe Trust has selected Thoko Zulu’s Lunatic. Lunatic gives an insight into extreme human behaviour and the conflicts and demands of living in an unjust society. Khanda is smuggled into a…
BULAWAYO – On April 24, 2017, three government officials from the Information Media and Broadcasting Services ministry, namely minister Christopher Mushohwe, deputy minister Sithokozile Mathuthu and the permanent secretary George Charamba made profound policy intent statements on the creative industry that ought to be examined to establish their implications on the development and growth of…
HARARE – Bulawayo’s Nhimbe Trust presents in Harare Tellers: The Musical, an adaptation of the play Women Without Husbands by Raisedon Baya, with music and direction by Bafana Dladla (SA) and produced by Josh Nyapimbi. Tellers: The Musical will showcase at the Gallery Delta, Harare, on Friday 5 and Saturday 6, May 2017, from 7pm….
HARARE – Music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi will headline tonight’s Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) 2017 opening showcase featuring Mahube with dance and gymnastic companies. The showcase will take place at Harare Gardens in Harare. The opening concert dubbed “Let Our Song Be Sung” will official unlock a six-day arts and entertainment filled week…
HARARE – Music legend Oliver ‘‘Tuku’’ Mtukudzi has collaborated with rising artiste Gary Tight on a yet-to-be-released song titled Inharo Dzegadzega. The two, who have had a close working relationship ever since Gary, 23, burst on the scene a few years ago, confirmed the collaboration via video. “We are at the studio listening to what…
HARARE – Celebrated South African Gospel choir, Joyous Celebration, will perform at a free concert set for the International Overflow Centre at Ashdown Park Shops centre in Harare tonight. Joyous Celebration’s performance will be part of an all-night event being organised by the Tavonga Vutabwashe-led Heartfelt International Ministries. Heartfelt International Ministries music director Pastor Samson…
HARARE – Mutare-based gospel musician Blessing Shumba will release his sixth studio album titled My Season along with a DVD compilation titled Parables Volume 1. The award-winning gospel star told the Daily News that there won’t be a launch ceremony for his latest offerings. “It was my wish to officially launch the products but I…
HARARE – Information, Media and Broadcasting Services minister Christopher Mushohwe says government is committed to promoting all the country’s 16 official languages. Mushohwe made the remarks at the weekend at Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC)’s Montrose Studios in Bulawayo where he officially launched news bulletins for nine local languages. “We are here for the launch of…
HARARE – For the second time in a row, a Malian music superstar will be the closing act at the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa). Internationally-acclaimed Habib Koité is set to put a lid on this year’s edition of Zimbabwe’s biggest festival following the footsteps of his compatriot Salif Keita who was given…
HARARE – Gospel musician Gift Mahlupeka, who was accused of having an affair with fellow musician Mathias Mhere’s wife three years ago, now has a new surname —Moyo. Mahlupeka told the Daily News that his old surname could have been the cause of the misfortunes that befell him over the past three years. “I believe…
