adminThe rise and fall of the Frontline Kids
Fred Zindi MusicI have for a long time tried hard not to write about The Frontline Kids because, first of all, the formation of this band was my project and, secondly, because I avoid talking about myself whenever
‘Running with the Reps’ is back!
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka TelevisionThe feedback I am getting from several people is that ZBCTV is improving somewhat although some programmes, which I can’t mention on this column, are pushing viewers to the limits. The main
Zim has got talent
Mandla Dingani Entertainment ReporterThe concert featuring South Africa’s pop sensation Bulelwa Mkutukana or simply Zahara, left many convinced that Zimbabwe is a haven for talented musicians. On a hot Friday night, the Harare
21st Feb gala lives up to billing
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka recently in Chipinge
The curtain came down on the 21st February Movement gala held over the weekend with entertainment-starved music lovers getting more than they bargained for. The gala, held in honour of President
Punishing litterbugs will help make city tick again
Editorial CommentLitter disfigures much of Harare, making the capital city look tatty, to say nothing of the stench from piles of garbage piled up in many alleys and along open land. The problem is not insoluble. Some
Mukundu’s jibes lack reason
Lovemore Ranga MataireRashweat Mukundu, the former MISA Zimbabwe director is someone that I occasionally converse with on matters of general interest. He is someone whose views I respect despite our seemingly
The mind, spirit of a pioneer
Pastor Takura RukwatiFrom one of his expository sermons, Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa said God gives men and women opportunities to explore and discover the great riches endowed in them. They must have the word of
Iran: Real story vs cover story
Mark H GaffneyRecently, US president Barrack Obama imposed new sanctions on Iran which according to reports have been very effective, causing a sudden major devaluation of Iran’s currency. The Iranians
Syria’s uprising in context
Stephen GowansSince the beginning of the unrest in Syria, “the government has said that while some protesters have legitimate grievances, the uprising is driven by militant Islamists with foreign backing”. This hardly
Senegal presidential poll run-off date set
DAKAR — Senegal’s presidential election second round run-off between the incumbent Abdoulaye Wade and ex-prime minister Macky Sall will be held March 25, the electoral commission announced yesterday.Wade (85), on Saturday called for a recount of the first round vote in a southern constituency, which has