Egypt insists on forming regional contact group

CAIRO — Egypt yesterday defended its idea of forming a regional contact group on Syria which would include Iran, a staunch Damascus ally, insisting that Tehran could “be part of the solution” to the Syrian crisis. President Mohamed Mursi proposed at this month’s Organisation of Islamic

Serial armed robber to go for mental exam

Court Reporter
A Harare magistrate has ordered one of the serial armed robbers who were terrorising people in and around Harare to undergo a mental examination.
Magistrate Ms Esthere Chivasa postponed the trial of Dreka Felix Katenha (53), Rusty January (18) and Marko Chingoma (29) to August 31.

UNWTO inspectors to bring pricing regime — Kaseke

Isdore Guvamombe Features Editor
UNITED Nations World Tourism Organisation inspectors are expected for a third assessment of designated tourist facilities in Zambia and Zimbabwe as the final countdown to the August 24-31 2013, general assembly gathers momentum. In an interview yesterday Zimbabwe Tourism Authority chief

Carnival on the cards

Brenda Phiri Herald Reporter
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority is set to engage stakeholders to discuss the introduction of the Zimbabwe Sunshine City Carnival. The carnival is set to be launched in 2013. The ZTA last week made a presentation in Harare as a first step of engaging the stakeholders. ZTA Chief Operating Officer Mr

2 Chainz breathing fire

2 Chainz is one of the biggest rappers out now. The Atlanta MC is currently featured on a plethora of hit songs like G.O.O.D Music’s “Mercy” featuring Kanye West, Big Sean and Pusha T, Nicki Minaj’s “Beez in the Trap,” Drake’s “No Lie,” and he has a hit of his own with “Birthday Song” featuring Kanye

May D dumps Square Records

According to Nigerian Entertainment Today, a source close to May D has revealled that he was not happy at Square Records and he felt that they were not doing much for his career. Square Records and Northside Entertainment boss, Jude Okoye said in a Press release: “I, Jude ‘Engees’ Okoye of

Roki, Maneta play on DVD this week

Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
Roki and Maneta (Encounter), a play by Rooftop Promotions, will start from this week be available on DVD, the producers have said. Daves Guzha, the producer of Rooftop Promotions, said the massively attended play will not go on national tour but rather will be released on DVD for distribution.

It’s a film about kids, for kids

Prof Joel White Film Review
Film: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Cast: Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Noah Taylor, Deep Roy, Helena Bonham Carter, Adam Godley, Missi Pyle, Christopher Lee, James

Comedian releases debut album

Muchaneta Chimuka Entertainment Reporter
Comedian and actor Tawanda Masarira, popularly known as Kahembe Dobi, has released his debut album titled “Mangwana Machena”. The six-track album will be available in record shops this week. “We formed Tambanaye Drama Group in 2011, following a split of the group Voice of Wisdom and

Tuku to celebrate birthday in style

Entertainment Reporter
Oliver Mtukudzi surely knows how to pamper himself when it comes to celebrating his birthdays. The superstar, who turns 60 on September 21, has put up a stellar line-up of performing artistes for his birthday bash slated for the Glamis Stadium. But what is more exciting is that Mtukudzi or simply

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