admin‘Pole dancing was my brainchild’
Arts Correspondent
POLE dancer Zoey — who is believed to be the pioneer of pole dancing in Zimbabwe — said she decided to introduce the dance in Zimbabwe to dispel the notion that it had to do with stripping. The sensational diva was speaking on the sidelines of a “reunion” joint show she held with arch-rival Bev
Chidhuza releases sixth album
Entertainment ReporterSungura musician Simon Chidhuza has made his presence felt on the music scene with his sixth studio album “Ndiripo”. The Namibian-based singer, who fuses Silozi and Shona in his compositions, has been making waves in Katima Mulilo, where he is based. Backed by Sanyati Stars, a group which
‘Lion and Jewel’ opens at Intwasa
From Ruth Butaumocho in Bulawayo“The Lion and Jewel”, a play adapted from a novel by Wole Soyinke, opened here at the Bulawayo Theatre to critical acclaim and was attended by hundreds of theatre enthusiasts, mainly schoolchildren, on Tuesday. The premiere is part of the ongoing Intwasa festival which ends tomorrow.
Docudrama on President premieres
Arts Correspondent
A docudrama on President Mugabe and his bid to empower the black majority entitled “Mugabe and Black Empowerment,” premiered yesterday at Harare Chambers Club. The docudrama is the brainchild of Silvercoast Media Consultancy. Collins Mazihofa Mukosi of Silvercoast Media Consultancy
DJ Stavo releases sizzling video
Entertainment Reporter
A new video of the song “Sweet Love” by DJ Stavo is out! Premiered this week on YouTube, the sizzling video could see DJ Stavo as a force in urban music as he knows who to put in the music videos and how. The sexy video features urban grooves kingpins — Roki and ExQ looking all “blinged” up
Tonight is the night!
Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
All roads lead to Glamis Arena where Zimbabwe’s music icon Oliver Mtukudzi celebrates his 60th birthday tonight. Mtukudzi, affectionately known as Tuku by his legion of fans, will be flown from his Norton residence by a helicopter provided by Air Force of Zimbabwe. Show organiser Josh Hozheri said
Clashes break out ahead of SA strike deadline
RUSTENBURG — Clashes broke out between South African police and residents near a shaft of the world’s top platinum firm Anglo American yesterday, as miners at nearby Lonmin went back to work. Residents blocked roads and police fired teargas and stun grenades to disperse them as the AngloZim honoured to host UNWTO general assembly
Sydney Kawadza Assistant News Editor
Zimbabwe and Zambia will host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation general assembly as part of President Mugabe’s dream to showcase the country as a world of wonders, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Walter Mzembi said. Speaking during a public lecture at the University of
Aspiring MDC-T MP Makumbe blasts party
Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter
ASPRING MDC-T legislator for Buhera West Professor John Makumbe yesterday criticised his party for abandoning the people for the pleasures of Government. This, he said, contributed to the waning the popularity of MDC-T which has seen it trailing Zanu-PF in support base, according to a recent
Karoi council workers go on strike
Chinhoyi Bureau
KAROI Town Council workers have gone on an indefinite strike pressing for the payment of their outstanding salaries. Council owes workers four months salary in excess of $220 000. Efforts to pacify the workers have been in vain as they have vowed to stay on strike until they get paid. In an