AN EXHIBITION of portraits documenting the lived experiences of people affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Zimbabwe will open this Friday at the National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe as part of this year’s World NTD day commemorations.Drawing attention to the country’s role in global efforts to eliminate the diseases the exhibition dubbed Affected Voices…
AMERICAN hip-hop heavyweight Rick Ross, fondly known as The Boss, is set to inject major star power into businessman Scott Sakupwanya’s forthcoming birthday bash, an event already being billed as the first quarter’s biggest showbiz stopper.Slated for February 28 at Hippodrome in the capital, the event will mark Rick Ross’ return to Zimbabwe following his…
LOCAL alcoholic beverages manufacturer — African Distillers Limited (Afdis) — on Saturday brought smiles and celebration to Wadzanai in Shamva thanks to its grand finale draw of Chateau Sow and Reap promotion.The event attracted hundreds of local residents and Chateau Brandy consumers, all eager to witness the culmination of the months-long campaign aimed at recognising…
AWARD-WINNING comedian and poet Andrew Manyika has launched Spices and Spouse, a comedy and poetry dinner set for February 14 at the Rainbow Towers VIP Lounge in Harare.Timed to coincide with Valentine’s Day, the event is billed as an elegant evening bringing together singles, couples and friends for a curated blend of humour, poetry and…
MUSICAL group, The Unveiled have been confirmed as part of the “Everywhere Tour” set for Harare, where they will share the stage with United States gospel artistes Naomi Raine and Todd Galberth.The concert, scheduled for March 13 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC), is being organised by Events by GEC and is expected to…
IN OUR rapidly evolving digital landscape, personal data has become the “new oil”—a resource that fuels innovation, powers economies, and connects us across borders. However, as the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) recently said at the launch of International Data Privacy Week 2026, this resource is volatile.Without rigorous protection, the same data…
FIRST Floor Gallery Harare (FFGH), is marking its 16th year of operation with an ambitious programme featuring major solo exhibitions, international market engagements and community-focused initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s contemporary art ecosystem.The major highlights include the presentation of new solo exhibitions from the gallery’s star artists; Grace Nyahangare, Helen Teede, Wycliffe Mundopa, Troy…
BULAWAYO came alive over the weekend as scores of women thronged the ZITF Hall for Sandra Ndebele’s Denim on Pearls concert—an energetic celebration of music, fashion and womanhood.More than a performance showcase, the event doubled as a celebration of the “Malaika” hit-maker’s 44th birthday and a curtain-raiser to her forthcoming 11th album.True to its name,…
DANCEHALL star Nutty O is set to launch his forthcoming album in the United Kingdom this year, following a trail blazed by urban grooves veteran Ex-Q, who staged his own album launch in the UK last year.The move reflects a growing trend among Zimbabwean artists to target international markets, particularly the UK, which boasts a…
VISUAL artist Option Nyahunzvi is set to stage his first solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare, titled Zvatiri.The exhibition, which will kick off on February 12, explores how the values and practices of earlier generations have shaped unhu—a moral code centred on good behaviour—and how these traditions continue to serve as…
