PREPARATIONS for this year’s edition of Miss Earth pageant, to be held in Gweru later this year, are on course with organisers calling for entries. The pageant, founded in 2011, seeks to promote environmental conservation. “We do not have a limited number for now; we are cordially inviting many models to take part in this…
GOSPEL music star Michael Mahendere has begun a fundraising initiative for a gospel radio station and a state-of-the-art recording studio as part of activities he has lined up to celebrate his 40th birthday. Mahendere, who was born in Harare, will celebrate his ruby jubilee on May 28. “The establishment of a recording studio whose premises…
RISING musician Chengeto Brown will hold a gig at Ela Garden in Newlands on Sunday to celebrate the birthday of her late mother Chiwoniso Maraire. The celebratory gig of Chiwoniso, who was born on March 5 in 1976 and died on July 24 in 2013, will run under the theme ‘Mazirudo, Lots of Love.’ “The…
MUTARE-BASED gospel artiste Dorcas Moyo says the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) Outstanding Female Musician gong she won recently offers ample proof that one doesn’t have to be based in Harare to gain recognition at the highest level. Despite living outside HarareZimbabwe’s all-powerful capital city, Moyo caused one of the biggest upsets at the 21st…
CELEBRATED Zimdancehall star Freeman, Fire Emoji hit-maker Leo Magoz, Theophilus Chigumira and filmmaker Kuda Bwititi made spectacular debuts on the National Art Merit Awards (Nama) roll of honour on Saturday night at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC), winning two awards each. After many Nama misses, Freeman finally landed the big one- the Outstanding Male Musician gong after…
RISING music star Mark Ngwazi, who has long been touted as the crown prince of sungura music, says he is seeing God’s hand in his career after landing three nominations in this year’s edition of the National Arts Merit Award (Nama). The Taura Madzoka hit-maker is in the running for the People’s Choice, Outstanding Male…
A HARARE woman who was caught smuggling marijuana from South Africa at Beitbridge Border Post has been handed an 18-month prison term. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Theresa Mukumba, 45, was arrested while she was crossing into the country. She was found with 2,1kg of marijuana. “Mukumba, 45, travelling from South Africa was…
CLEVERS Hotel in Chiredzi is hosting ‘Valentine’s Movie Night’ today with the premiere of ZveMoyo-Matters of The Heart film. The event being promoted by Sugar Diaries, Pikicha Afrika and Lowveld Media Trust, is characterised by red carpet, couple games, dinner, comedy among other activities. “We are excited to be premiering this production in Chiredzi for the first…
ALL is set for the internationally-renowned Bulawayo-based female acappella group Nobuntu concert scheduled for tomorrow at Theatre in the Park in Harare. The group will be supported by Thatha singers — Stango and Nongoma — a musical duo from Bulawayo which started in 2012, featuring Ramadu and Oktopus. “Theatre in the Park continues with more…
TAMBA Events, one of the leading entertainment organisers in the country, is set to bring cheer once again to thousands of revellers through the much-anticipated Braai Out Festival set for Kingfisher Park in Emerald Hill in Harare. One of the organisers of the event, Nigel Chinovhiringa said the festival will be held on April 1….
