THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) has called upon the arts sector to cancel activities over the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Nacz executive director Nicholas Moyo said the current coronavirus crisis is hitting hard all industries and the creative sector is no exception and the arts sector will in the next few weeks and…
TALENTED young filmmaker Ntombikamama Moyo, pictured, feels her newly-acquired passion to educate and entertain audiences through film has so far been a success. A graduate from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Moyo revealed that she enjoys filmmaking despite never anticipating herself doing that in her entire life. “I mainly used to write…
THE much-anticipated premiere for the award- winning anti-poaching movie Gonarezhou The Movie has been put on hold due to the prevailing covid-19 pandemic which has hit the country. The premiere had been set for the country’s major cities Harare, Bulawayo and Masvingo starting April 30 in Harare, May 1 in Bulawayo and May 2 in…
HANGOUTS were over the weekend still recording huge crowds with people enjoying booze and braai despite the ban on public gatherings owing to the threat of coronavirus (Covid-19). This comes as Zimbabwe has recorded two confirmed cases of the deadly disease. The government last week issued a ban on public gatherings of more than 100…
POLICE reportedly fired teargas in Mbare on Saturday at Killer T’s birthday bash venue, leaving guests scurrying for cover. With the ban on public gatherings in place, the birthday bash was a-strictly-by-invitation event but resulted in hordes of people turning up. Reports from Mbare say that police fired teargas canisters to disperse the crowd that…
FOUNDER of Christ Life Generation Church (CLGC), Mduduzi Dube has responded to government’s call for everyone to help curb the coronavirus by supplying high density areas with sanitisers. Dube is calling on his fellow pastors and church leaders throughout the country to come together and complement government’s efforts. With several African countries having recorded positive…
SELEMAN Mpochi, a member of Alick Macheso’s Orchestra Mberikwazvo, is popular for his dancing exploits on stage, hence the moniker Majuice. He is also known for a colourful life, which comes through his dressing. Recently he scooped the Outstanding Male Dancer at the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), which he says is a lifetime achievement….
THREE sons of the late music great John Chibadura have teamed up to revive their father’s musical legacy. Simba, Knowledge and John are now working under the watchful eye of veteran singer Clive Malunga at his Jenaguru Arts Centre in their quest to revive the Tembo Brothers. The trio is currently working on an album…
AWARD winning actresscum-politician Tatenda Mavetera, 32 says while the world of acting is more of fantasy; she has since discovered that politics is the real deal for her. Mavetera, who rose to prominence as an actress playing the role of Tendai Jari in the popular television soapie Studio 263, left the screen for Parliament after…
THE land distribution that happened in 2000 saw talented and veteran visual artist Lauryn Arnott relocate to Australia after she lost her farm. Arnott, who is now back in the country said it was important for her to relocate at the time as she wanted to cultivate my own renaissance. Apart from losing her…
