By Ashley Moyo WITH the world set to celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11, the Selekta Base Foundation has taken the lead in honouring mothers through a touching act of kindness — donating diapers to families in Chitungwiza’s Unity O community. Mothers are so special in our society, often forming the backbone of homes and…
By Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER ITS all systems go for the forthcoming edition of the All Excellence Business Awards, scheduled to take place at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on May 3. The event seeks to celebrate outstanding individuals and organisations across a variety of sectors, including health, agriculture, construction, and mining, among others….
BY TENDAI KAMHUNGIRA THE rhythmic pounding of drums echoed through the dusty streets of Epworth as people paid their last respects to popular comedian, Marabha, who was laid to rest last week at Zinyengere Cemetery. Women danced to the deep, ancestral pulse of the beat, while towering, masked nyau dancers marched with theatrical pomp through…
FRESH from his United Kingdom tour where he headlined the annual SAMA Festival, sungura kingpin Alick Macheso is set to bring his act to Mutare tonight. Dubbed “Welcome Back from the UK”, the show is scheduled for 4th Street Bar and Grill. “We had a fantastic time reconnecting with our fans in the United Kingdom….
Thembinkosi NyathiLIFESTYLE WRITERnyathit@dailynews.co.zw NATIONAL Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz), the country’s arts regulatory body, has partnered with a local law firm to empower creatives with legal knowledge and support. The initiative coincides with the global commemoration of World Intellectual Property Day today. “Our artists deserve to earn a living from their own creations, yet many…
POPULAR preacher Miracle Paul insists he is not after crowds. In a viral video clip, Miracle Paul — regarded as one of the region’s most influential preachers — told thousands of followers at Unit L Community Hall in Chitungwiza that large congregations do not add material value to his personal life. “Here at our church,…
By Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw REPERTORY Players will stage their 804th production, William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra on May 14 to 24 at Reps Theatre, Belgravia, in the capital. The play is a grand tale of passion, power and betrayal, brought vividly to life under the direction of Tadziyana Bvumbe and Zane Lucas….
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw DENDERA artiste Sulumani “Sulu” Chimbetu has unveiled the tracklist for his forthcoming album Tsapo, generating considerable excitement among his legion of fans. The launch event is scheduled for tonight at Skyline River Resort in Harare. The 14-track album includes songs such as Timba, Hartley, Mweya, Homwe, Wakaipa, Ngirozi, Chihera, Perengende, Twuhanda,…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw ACCLAIMED Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival is set to make a vibrant return this year, running from 10 May 10 to July 19, with more than US$80 000 in prize money up for grabs. Now in its 61st year, the festival—sponsored by Delta Beverages through its Chibuku brand—is being held in…
LOCAL short film Rise will make its world premiere on June 8 at the prestigious Tribeca Festival in New York, where it will become the first Zimbabwean film to be officially chosen for the event. Directed by Jessica Rowlands and produced by Joe Njagu, Rise, which features Hollywood export Tongayi Chirisa, revolves around a young…
