adminREBIRTH of the COOL: Hip-hop isn’t dead after all
LAST week I talked about how music fans were being taken for a ride by some of the so-called big name international artistes and show promoters, who promise us heaven on earth but end up shoving muck down our throats.
Dr Dre to ‘Die Hard’ with Shaddy
Dr Dre has readied the follow-up to “I Need A Doctor” — the second official single from his long-awaited Detox LP.
There won’t be another long wait, though.
Lil Wayne, Drake for Summer Jam
Lil Wayne, Drake Rick Ross, Fabolous and Wiz Khalifa are some of the big name performers Hot 97’s annual concert extravaganza.
THEATRE CORRIDORS: Tradition gets due recognition at last!
by Stephen Chifunyise
For the first time in the history of the independence anniversary celebrations at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, a typical cultural item was introduced into the 31st independence anniversary celebrations’ mass games displays programme presented by the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture.
Tapfuma Gutsa ‘the visual Shaman’
By Tony Monda
This year luminaries of the global art world will gather in Venice, Italy, to participate and witness the world’s premier art showcase in which Zimbabwe will participate.
Alick Macheso set to wow fans at Colour Purple
By Richmore Tera
Sungura musician Alick Macheso returns to Colour Purple for what promises to be a must-attend gig.
Zimbabwe on World Economic Forum agenda
From Victoria Ruzvidzo in Cape Town, South Africa
THE 21st World Economic Forum on Africa began here yesterday with a session set aside to discuss Zimbabwe’s political, social and economic landscape, after its return to a growth path after a decade of challenges.
Government to review duty on raw materials
From Bright Madera in Bulawayo
GOVERNMENT is considering a review of the customs duty on imported industrial raw materials to eliminate anti-exporting distortions and to promote a growth trajectory in the manufacturing sector.
Whetstone misses Zimbabwe Stock Exchange deadline
By Golden Sibanda
CANADIAN resource firm Whetstone Minerals missed its rescheduled deadline to complete a listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange by end of March.
Zimbabwe lobbies to co-host tourism conference
Business Reporter
ZIMBABWE has started lobbying other countries in the region to jointly host the 2013 UN World Tourism Organisation General Assembly in Victoria Falls alongside Livingstone in Zambia.