HARARE – Newly-appointed minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Andrew Langa says government alone cannot solve the challenges being faced by the arts sector. Langa, who was appointed by President Robert Mugabe to head the ministry, made the admission during a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting held in Harare yesterday. “Government is aware that the solutions for…
HARARE – The 70s, 80s and 90s Reggae Hits Show lived up to fans’ expectation during its debut at Jameson Hotels’ Beer Engine last Tuesday. Although the show did not attract a huge crowd, selector Tafadzwa “Ras Nhombos” Manhombo managed to keep the crowd on its feet as he churned out hits from the 1990s…
HARARE – Top Italian group Enzo Favata Quartet descends on Reps Theatre tonight in the premier event of the week-long October World Music Festival which kicked off on October 12. Enzo Favata’s participation adds colour to the blossoming October World Music Festival, a culture exchange initiative of the Italian Embassy in Harare. The Italian group…
HARARE – Motswana dancer and musician Slizer has arrived in Zimbabwe for the late Tongai “Dhewa” Moyo’s commemoration gig. The highly-anticipated show is scheduled for October 20 at the Harare Gardens. Slize,r who has become a regular performer in Zimbabwe, said she was looking forward to performing at Dhewa’s commemorations as she missed out on…
HARARE – Comedian Carl Joshua Ncube has commenced his national tour in which he will be interacting with fans across the country. Carl kicked off his tour by visiting Chiedza Child Care Centre in Waterfalls last Thursday. “I began my national tour on Thursday and will this whole month be doing some comedy here and…
HARARE – Zuze was taken aback when a Harare magistrate issued a warrant of arrest for ‘popular’ Harare DJ and television presenter Tich Mataz. Tich had failed to turn up for a court appointment and with his name read out several times, a warrant of arrest was immediately issued. Talk of a popular figure suddenly…
HARARE – Today October 15 marks exactly two years since the passing on of sungura music star Tongai ‘Dhewa’ Moyo. His music fans, his adoring friends and relatives will converge at Harare’s Harare Gardens on Sunday, October 20 for a music showcase to remember the sungura music star. The Harare Gardens concert is one of…
HARARE – Popular Botswana diva Slizer real name Naledi Kaisara is expected in the country today for the Tongai Moyo commemoration concerts slated for this weekend. Gift Petro, Slizer’s manager confirmed the development saying the diva is currently rehearsing Moyo’s songs. “Slizer is arriving in the country tomorrow (today) by road for three shows, that…
HARARE – Following the success registered by the Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) in hosting the Harare edition from September 28 to October 5, The Mutare Book Fair, penciled in for October 25-26, promises to be no exception. In a press statement ZIBF executive Board chair Musaemura Zimunya said the fair will run under the…
HARARE – The rebranded October World Music Festival which kicked off last Friday has unveiled a riveting line-up of local and international acts led by Italian quartet Enzo Favata. Enzo Favata Quartet is expected to deliver a well-polished performance at the Book Café tomorrow night where they will share the stage with three generations. Enzo…
