DAMASCUS – There has been a stunned reaction among Syrian social media users to the photo of a Syrian child washed up on the Turkish shores. The picture which was released by a Turkish news agency, is reported to be of three-year-old Alan, who drowned along with his five-year-old brother Galip and their mother, Rihan….
DAMASCUS – A UN inquiry into the conflict in Syria has criticised the “global failure” to protect the country’s refugees, saying it has fuelled Europe’s migrant crisis. Chairman Paulo Sergio Pinheiro urged the international community to act with “humanity and compassion” by creating legal channels of migration. The inquiry’s latest report says 2,000 Syrians trying…
HARARE – The National Federation of Zimbabwe Bodybuilding and Fitness (NFZBBF) will introduce a category for contestants living with disabilities at this weekend’s Mr and Ms Ironman finals. The Mr and Ms Ironman finals will be held at the Odyssey Centre in Kadoma on Saturday. “This year, we introduced the disabled division and it is…
HARARE – Warriors coach Calisto Pasuwa has warned his players against complacency when they take on Guinea in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier first leg at Rufaro stadium on Sunday. The lanky coach was happy to have most of his players in camp after a false start to the preparations caused by delays…
HARARE – Zimbabwe road cyclist Dave Martin is struggling for fitness and sharpness ahead of the gruelling Cairo2Cape race which starts in Egypt and ends in Cape Town, next month. Martin, who is also the president of the Zimbabwe Road Cycling Association, has predicted a tough challenge in Egypt. “With just 38 days to go,…
HARARE – All is set for the Zimbabwe Fashion Week (ZFW) that begins in Harare today (Thursday) running until Sunday with almost 20 local and international designers expected to showcase their collections. The country’s prime fashion event will run five shows per day and fashion enthusiasts will see local designers take to the runway, with…
HARARE – Dancehall fans will have a thrill at the Shoko Festival set for September 24-26 as Soul Jah Love, Shinsoman and Guspy Warrior lead the musical bill. The three dancehall artistes will be part of the many artistes partaking in the festival which is in its fifth year running. Shoko Festival media liaison officer…
MAURITIUS – Nigerian music stars Mr Flavour and The Mavins lit up the opening night of the five-day MultiChoice Content Showcase Extravaganza at the Outrigger Resort on Tuesday night. Dubbed “Night of a Thousand Stars,” the event showcased the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Bollywood and Nollywood with a guest list that included Genevieve Nnaji,…
HARARE – Mbira Month is a month-long event celebrating mbira in all its facets worldwide held every September. The theme for Mbira Month 2015 is “Mbira and Education”. Its focus is on schoolchildren and everything relating to how they can attain a decent mbira education in present day Zimbabwe. This is Mbira Month’s fourth edition….
HARARE – National Arts Merit Awards winning music promoter Partson Chimbodza proved his mettle in “gambling” as he successfully held three different high-profile concerts on Saturday in the capital. Through his company Chipaz Promotions, Chimbodza successfully staged the Harare Cup Clash featuring dancehall artistes which was held at City Sports Centre, multi-award winning Nigerian international…
