SAMANTHA Rumbidzai Vazhure — an award-winning Zimbabwean author, poet, publisher and visual artist — is increasingly becoming one of the most consequential figures on Zimbabwe’s arts scene. Despite being based in far-off Wales, the founder of Carnelian Heart Publishing, which is dedicated to amplifying African literary voices, is exerting her influence on art in her…
FORMER deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara says Zimbabwe and the rest of Africa have much to learn from China, particularly regarding infrastructure and development models. Speaking at the CEO Africa Annual Roundtable that ended in Victoria Falls yesterday, Mutambara underscored the need for the continent to use technology as a tool to accelerate development. “Look…
THEY say familiarity breeds contempt but this doesn’t seem to apply to Mafikizolo and their dedicated Harare fan base. Despite Mafikizolo’s regular performances in Harare and elsewhere in Zimbabwe since 2015, the bond between the sensational South African duo and their local fans seems immune from waning. Their performance at the Jacaranda Music Festival on…
MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING artist Vusi Nova says he will dedicate part of his set at the Jacaranda Music Festival tonight to his late friend Zahara who had a huge following in Zimbabwe. Vusi Nova and Zahara, who died in December 2023, had a deep friendship, which included musical collaborations. The two collaborated on the song Usezondibona,…
URBAN planner, Davison Muchadenyika says over 70 percent of Harare’s more than 6 000 kilometres of water pipes are extremely old and urgently need replacement. He told the Daily News On Sunday yesterday that Zimbabwe’s capital must replace these pipes in a structured way. “If we replace about 200 kilometres every year, by 2050, we…
CELEBRATED American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer Joe Thomas is heading to Harare in August this year. The multi-Grammy nominee, popular for hits such as All The Things (your man won’t do), The Love Scene and Why Just Be Friends, will perform in Harare at a yet-to-be-named venue on August 12. Prominent music promoter…
HOLLYWOOD-BASED Zimbabwean actress Sibongile “Sibo” Mlambo will make a guest appearance at the European Film Festival Zimbabwe set to run at Mbare Art Space in Harare from May 30 to June 1. Mlambo, who has starred in internationally-acclaimed movies such as Honey, Message from the King and The last Face, has promised to use the…
A FINANCIAL literacy initiative inspired by Jay-Z’s 4-44 album is scheduled to be launched in Zimbabwe on May 1. Dubbed the Blonka Movement 4:44 Financial Literacy World Tour, the initiative is the brainchild of acclaimed American author and community leader Blonka Mack. With the support of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, the Blonka Movement has been launched…
CORPORATE rescue has increasingly become the catch phrase across various sectors of the Zimbabwean economy as part of efforts to nurse back to health companies afflicted by financial distress. Also known as business rescue or restructuring, corporate rescue is a legal framework designed to assist financially distressed companies in Zimbabwe to restore solvency and continue…
JUSA Dementor — a multi-dimensional creative who is best known for his work with music icons such as Vybz Kartel, Beenie Man and Tuface — is currently making the news for creating a remarkable full-feature AI music video of Winky D’s Fake Love. Daily News on Sunday’s Dakarai Mashava recently spoke to the United Kingdom-based…
