HERITAGE Village, a conference and leisure facility located at Liberation City in Harare, is fast emerging as a leading venue for meetings,…
WITH Valentine’s Day upon us, the showbiz scene has lined up a string of themed events to celebrate the occasion.Observed worldwide on February 14— and arguably second only to Christmas in popularity — the day is dedicated to the expression of love.Some festivities will begin with Valentine’s Eve performances, continue through Valentine’s Day itself and…
THOUSANDS of music lovers thronged the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds recently as 25 choirs from Matabeleland South, Matabeleland North and Bulawayo competed in the Econet iJoy Afta Joy Choral Music Competition.The event turned the venue into a lively celebration of choral music, culture and community, with choirs delivering polished vocal performances, dynamic choreography…
ZIMBABWE Music Rights Association (Zimura) chief executive Polisile Ncube-Chimhini has stepped down after 30 years of service, triggering renewed debate over governance,…
GOSPEL Dendera artiste Saiwe Chimbetu, daughter of legendary musician Simon “Chopper” Chimbetu, has released her latest project Chiedza Cheupenyu following her recent rebranding under the name Ropafadzo.The six-track album marks a new chapter in her spiritual and musical journey, drawing inspiration from her personal faith experiences.“This album was inspired by what I have learnt and…
IT appears that sungura music legend Nicholas Zakaria may have died a deeply embittered man, if his final recording is anything to go by.According to his cousin and manager, Lazarus Zakaria, the song titled Vimbo, released posthumously, was composed while he was on his deathbed, reflecting on a lifetime spent helping others, only for that…
HUNDREDS of Christians gathered at the Ambassador Hotel in the capital over the weekend for the visiting Malawian preacher Esau Banda’s Rivers of Hope Conference.The two-day event, held on Saturday and Sunday, was marked by fellowship, spirited worship, and fervent prayer, bringing believers together for a time of spiritual reflection and unity.“I am so glad…
A YEAR-LONG national heritage initiative, Silent Walls, launched over the weekend at Autoworld Zimbabwe’s Harare Chisipite showroom, is set to tour several parts of the country.The project, led by Shepherds Foundation Trust in partnership with Autoworld Zimbabwe and in collaboration with the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe, is a photo-documentary exhibition focused on documenting…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AFTER three decades of service at the country’s largest Collective Management Organisation, the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura), executive director Polisile Ncube-Chimhini has stepped down. The Zimura board confirmed Ncube-Chimhini’s departure in a statement issued yesterday. “The board of directors of the Zimura wishes to formally advise its members and stakeholders that…
THE National Excellence Hall of Fame will hold its second edition on March 14 at Rainbow Towers in Harare, with organisers saying…
