HARARE – Zambezi News’ Tongai Makawa aka Outspoken on Saturday attended the Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa. Outspoken was invited as a special guest, international comedian and awards presenter for the ceremony. Four seasons in and Zambezi News is defining itself as one of the pioneering satirical voices on the African continent….
HARARE – On Saturday night, the International Images Film Festival for Women (IIFF) came to a close, with Belgium scooping three awards. The festival took place last week showcasing various films, including those by Zimbabweans from around the world. A total of 56 films were screened at five venues in Harare of which nine were…
HARARE – Veterna sungura artiste Nicholas Zakaria’s long-promised debut political album may not materialise after all. Three months ago the “Mabvi Nemagokora” hit-maker told the Daily News that the worsening economic and political situation had prompted him to compose political songs for the first time since he first ventured into music in 1975. But after…
HARARE – Harare is now home to an ice skating rink- a frozen body of water where people can ice skate or play winter sports-located near Westgate Shopping Mall. The ice skating rink called 263 Chilled has become a popular destination for families in the capital city. 263 Chilled spokesperson Larry Kwirirayi has been delighted…
HARARE – History is set to be made for local choral music lovers when Zimbabwe hosts the regional leg of the popular Old Mutual National Choir Festival at the Celebration Centre in Harare on 27 August. This year more than 100 choirs from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Swaziland are participating in regional finals at…
HARARE – Pamela “Gonyeti” Zulu, who recently parted ways with Jah Prayzah’s Third Generation, has roped in the services of the Uzumba-born star’s former manager Filda ‘Mother Filda” Muchabaiwa. Muchabaiwa, who was replaced as manager of Third Generation by Keen Mushapaidze last year, told the Daily News yesterday that she has agreed to manage the…
HARARE – London-based songstress Chashe Musarurwa-McTaggart, whose hit “Zvokupenga” topped local charts a couple years ago, says her obsession with perfection is stifling her. “Zvokupenga,” a duet with Tinashe Makura, offered hints of a brighter future but two years down the line music fans are still waiting for another hit from the former Berklee College of…
HARARE – Renowned Swiss violinist Markus Held and French flautist Marie Braun will perform at the inaugural Harare Chamber Music Festival (HCMF) that will run at The Chapel in Avondale between September 1 and 3. According to HCMF director Colbert Mpofu, the forthcoming tour will be Markus Held’s first to Africa. “At HCMF they will…
HARARE – In a world infested with fake friends, false relationships and constant betrayals, it is not surprising that upcoming musician Takura Benard Shonhai‘s song “Zino Irema” has struck a chord. The Gweru-bred singer-the other half of talented boy band Soul Afrika- attributes the success of his tracks “Zino Irema” and “MaObama” to the fact…
HARARE – Reggae artistes will share the stage at the first edition of the Reggae Nite set for the City Sports Bar tonight. Tonight’s line-up includes Transit Crew, Hotta Fyah, House of Stone, Mannex, Jay Fari, Cello Culture, Nadine Brown, Ras Caleb, Jah Warria, Jnr Bantan, Logmith, Jah Bless, Jimy Wailer, Wellaz, I-Watta, Nutty Rebel…
