HARARE – Eight-year-old Junior Mwase, who is probably Zimbabwe’s youngest published author, has entered into a marketing agreement with Inov8 Bookshop. Under the arrangement, Innov8, which has seven branches in Bulawayo and Harare, will sell young Mwase’s two books titled The Book of Life: Story Book and The Book of Life: Colouring Book. Mwase, a…
HARARE – Miss Zimbabwe 2014 Tendai Hunda has attributed her poor showing at the just-ended Miss World to hurried preparations. Hunda, the third Miss Zimbabwe to be crowned since August this year when Thabiso Phiri stepped down as national queen following an alleged nude pictures scandal, was handed the national beauty title four days before…
LONDON – Women could be allowed to serve in British infantry units for the first time by 2016. An Army review of the ban on women serving in close combat has concluded the change would not have an “adverse effect” on troop cohesion. But more research is needed to assess the “physiological demands”, a review…
HARARE – Popular South African band Mafikizolo jetted into Harare at midday today (Friday) ahead of their concert set for the Harare International Conference Centre tonight. The show, being organised by Simba Madziwa’s Simmad Entertainment, will also feature local artistes Oliver Mtukudzi and Tocky Vibes. STAR ATTRACTION: Mafikizolo band members wait outside the Harare International…
HARARE – African jazz legend Hugh Masekela says Victor Kunonga’s just-released 12-track album Kwedu is a breath of fresh air on an African continent that has been duped into despising its cultural heritage. The 75-year-old South African music icon made the remarks on Tuesday night at the Alliance Fraincaise Old Mutual Theatre where he was…
HARARE – Artists and arts practitioners have no kind words for arts and entertainment reporters across the media spectrum who they say lack depth in their story reportage. The strong sentiments on the arts and entertainment journalists were made during a recent two-day Arterial Network All Stakeholders Conference held in Harare where the gathering sent…
HARARE – Comical actor Sabhuku Vharazipi says being nominated for this year’s Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (Zimrights) People’s Choice Award set to be announced on December 18 is an overdue recognition of his work. The Masvingo-based actor, whose real name is David Mubayiwa, will battle it out for the award against an array of personalities…
MUTARE – There was a downpour in Mutare on Saturday but that could not deter music fans from attending concerts featuring Jah Prayzah, Leonard Zhakata and Blessing Shumba. Hundreds thronged Pick and Save entertainment joint where Jah Prayzah and Leonard Zhakata put up memorable performances. First on stage was Zhakata who rolled back the years…
HARARE – The Airport Lounge will close down just after Christmas. Biggie Chinoperekwei, owner of Airport Lounge, says it was a mistake to open the loss-making pub. Located along Airport Road, Airport Lounge was opened early this year and was synonymous with strip and dance competitions. “It is no longer in our best interest to…
HARARE – Dethroned Miss Zimbabwe Catherine Makaya has drawn fire for her publicity stunt in which she appeared on Facebook wearing the same dress worn by her successor at last week’s Miss World finals. Tendai Hunda replaced Makaya after she was sent packing by the Miss Zimbabwe Trust for alleged indiscipline. But Makaya, who was…
