HARARE – Mushandirapamwe, an album being produced by classical musician Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa in honour of Mushandirapamwe Hotel which was established by her grandfather in 1972, looks set to take mbira music to new heights. Tanyaradzwa, who put Zimbabwe on the map last year after coming second in the University of Kentucky-hosted Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition…
HARARE – Some leading writers say book publishers should work with street book vendors as part of efforts to bring the prices of books down. Book piracy is generally regarded by publishers and writers as one of the key problems undermining the viability of the local book industry. But Monica Cheru-Mpambawashe, the author of Chivi…
HARARE – Malawian music star Gemini Major, who collaborated with Zimbabwean musicians Mr Kamera and Bryan K as well as Nigerian star Ice Prince on the “Pamusika Remix,” has joined Coke Studio Africa. Gemini Major, born Gilbert Kamoto, has been based at the Coke Studio Africa studio in Kenya for the past three weeks where…
HARARE – Godfrey “Vokal” Bakasa has quit as manager of Zimhip-hop star Desmond Chideme, aka Stunner, after slightly over a year in the role. Vokal, who previously managed Zimdancehall star Seh Calaz, said he had decided to quit the managerial role in order to start an online talk show. “I will be taking a break…
HARARE – Dynamos captain Ocean Mushure scored directly from a corner kick to give his side a hard-fought 1-0 win over Black Rhinos in a Castle Lager Premiership match yesterday. The Glamour Boys skipper had done exceptionally well to win a corner for his side when he chased a long ball forcing Black Rhinos defender…
BULAWAYO – Ngezi Platinum Stars shot back to the top of the Castle Lager Premiership log following yesterday’s 2-1 win over How Mine at Luveve Stadium. The platinum miners are now on 40 points from 20 matches, one ahead of second-placed Chicken Inn. Tonderai Ndiraya’s side got their goals from captain Partson Jaure and Terrence…
ZVISHAVANE – Chicken Inn surrendered their top spot at the summit of the Castle Lager Premiership log following yesterday’s 1-1 draw against FC Platinum at Mandava Stadium. The Gamecocks now drop to second place on the log with 39 points, one behind Ngezi Platinum Stars, who beat How Mine 2-1 in Bulawayo yesterday. FC Platinum…
HARARE – Yadah FC bouncers and supporters ruthlessly beat up Tsholotsho supporters during a Castle Lager Premiership match yesterday. With little goalmouth action on the field, Tsholotsho fans began to belt out crude songs insulting the Yadah FC owner Walter Magaya 10 minutes before the end of the match. This did not go down well…
HARARE – The sabbatical at his base in Cape Town, South Africa was treating Mark Harrison pretty well. Life was laid back, relaxed, good and the pressures of multiple seasons being on the touchline had already subsided. Then he received a phone call from a Harare City official with the ambitious Castle Lager Premiership club…
BULAWAYO – Talented defender Kudzai Chideu is living his dream at Castle Lager Premiership side How Mine, where he has emerged as a vital cog of the team. The 25-year-old centre back, who is brother to former Highlanders and Ajax Cape Town striker Thomas, is one of the reasons the Bulawayo-based gold miners are pushing…
