Life & Arts

Progress ChayaFOR generations, Zimbabwe’s miners have descended underground armed with little more than courage, experience and basic protective gear.In some of the country’s most dangerous working environments, a simple helmet has long symbolised survival.Now, one local innovator hopes to transform that symbol into a life-saving piece of intelligent technology.The AI Smart Helmet, designed for miners…

Angela MtombeniSUNGURA musician Sugar Sugar is set to launch new album Kusvika Ati Eke on May 30 this Saturday at Zebra Village in Mbare in Harare.The nine-track album, inspired by the realities people face in their everyday lives, is expected to revive his waning musical fortunes.“This album is about the day-to-day social lifestyle of people….

Ashley Moyo Recently in Chinhoyi OOZING with con­fidence, vivacious Minenhle Ncube shrugged off stiff competition from eight other contestants to be crowned Miss CUT 2026. The glamour-filled event, held at the Great Hall of Chinhoyi Univer­sity of Technology (CUT) over the weekend, also saw Sonia Mapin­gadza and Bianca Mazvita Bhiza being adjudicated First and Second…

Senior Entertainment Writers WHILE February is tradi­tionally celebrated as the month of love, May 2026 emerged as a serious contender, arriving draped in white gowns, sparkling rings, roar­ing applause and the unmistakable sound of wedding bells. From glamorous helicopter arrivals to emotional vows, social media time­lines have transformed into a rolling showcase of romance, leaving…

Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER MUSIC drifts softly through the studio as an energetic voice greets listeners tun­ing in from different corners of the world. From a studio in Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom, Zim­babwean broadcaster Jonstone Math­ema — better known as Sammo7 — is steadily building a name for himself on Radio…

ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS ONE of the biggest student lifestyle and entertainment events— Mr and Miss CUT 2026— pageant is set to take place tomorrow at Great Hall, Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT).The pageant is being hosted by the university’s SRC Ministry of Sports and Entertainment, headed by Nyasha Tewe.“The pageant has grown beyond a simple beauty…

Angela Mtombeni AWARD-WINNING musician Jah Prayzah is set to add glamour and star power to this year’s edition of the Miss Universe Zimbabwe Grand Finale scheduled for June 6 at the Hippodrome in Harare.Jah Prayzah who will perform alongside Queen Kadjah and Jnr Spragga among others.“We believe Miss Universe is all about empowering the girl…

Ashley Moyo MISS Universe Zimbabwe contestant Ruvimbo Njomboro is set to officially launch the Ruvimbo Njomboro Foundation on Saturday at Tongfu Restaurant in the capital.Njomboro said her mission is to empower vulnerable children and young people across the country through education, mentorship and skills development.“The foundation is an opportunity beyond barriers inspired by my own…

Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo THE usually quiet town of Chiredzi is expected to come alive on May 30 when sungura kingpin Alick Macheso headlines Hippo Valley Estates Limited’s 70th anniversary celebrations at the Chishamiso Stadium.Running under the theme Tadzika Midzi, Deeply Rooted, Sesigxilise Izimpande, Hi Dzike Timitsu, the musical concert forms part of a…