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Los Angeles. — The “Rock of Ages” star — whose third wife Katie Holmes filed for divorce from him last week after five years of marriage — topped the annual list by Forbes after earning US$75 million between May 2011 and May 2012.Nigerian writer wins Caine Prize
Lagos. — Nigeria’s Rotimi Babatunde has won the prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing for 2012, the prize’s management committee announced.
‘Rihanna, Chris Brown make perfect couple’
Los Angeles. — Rihanna’s father thinks she and Chris Brown could make their relationship work.
Hats off to Simuka Zimbabwe
Stephen Chifunyise
Theatre Corridors
Simuka Zimbabwe’S comedy show held on June 29 to mark the organisation’s anniversary celebrations at the Zimbabwe German Society venue, in Harare’s Milton Park, was a vivid demonstration that this theatrical genre is burgeoning firmly.
‘My Own Boss’ woos women entrepreneurs
Entertainment ReporterProducers of popular ZBC-TV’s “My Own Boss”, an entrepreneurial reality series, were last week forced to extend the deadline for Harare auditions in a bid to encourage more women to participate.
Girl child rights under spotlight at Intwasa Arts Festival
Arts CorrespondentHigh school students from urban and rural communities will once again have an opportunity to showcase their acting talents at this year’s epic event, the Intwasa Arts Festival, courtesy of Plan Zimbabwe.
Back by public demand
Jonathan MbiriyamvekaEntertainment Reporter
South African music sensation Zahara makes a return to Zimbabwe for two concerts — one scheduled for Harare’s Borrowdale Racecourse and another in Bulawayo at Queens Sports Club.
Make free maternity health care a reality
Albert Nhamoyebonde
A lot has been written about the causes of maternal deaths with the main cause attributed to the high costs of maternity fees. What is being overlooked are the reasons women want to get pregnant in the first place. Do they want to get pregnant out of choice or are they forced to get pregnant due to other pressing forces which are beyond their control?
Circumcision: A first hand experience
Peter Matambanadzo
Features Writer
It all started as a casual conversation on the benefits of circumcision with my friend Jonathan as we sat in the newsroom on a Friday morning last month. But, where it ended, even I couldn’t believe it!