Amara Brown shines at Lion Lager Beer Fest
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentTHE Lion Lager Beer Festival featured two female artistes among its supporting acts — Chiwoniso Maraire, a veteran who had seen it all in the music industry, and unheralded Amara Brown. Ironically, the two have something in common — Andy Brown. Chiwoniso is a former wife while Amara is one of
Dhewa remembered
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka in KwekweA commemorative music gig was held here on Sunday to remember the late Tongai “Dhewa” Moyo, who died on October 15 last year. The gig also coincided with the unveiling of the tombstone at Sesombe, Zhombe, where the late Dhewa was laid to rest, marking one year after his death. The
Believe, faith can move mountains
Takura RukwatiFaith is a virtue that gives an individual power to see tomorrow and go forward. There is something in a man that keeps telling him there is a future, soldier on and plan ahead, you can do it. Faith is the material and the ingredients that are needed to take one to the next level in
Mimosa output rises marginally
Golden Sibanda Senior Business ReporterPLATINUM giant Mimosa Mining Company output increased marginally from 202 000 ounces to 204 000 ounces in the full year to June 30, 2012, despite a fire incident that briefly interrupted underground activity in May. The second biggest platinum producer now expects production to increase
Afre US$8m rights offer in jeopardy
Fidelis Munyoro Assistant News EditorReNaissance Financial Holdings shareholders have written to the Securities Commission to stop Afre Corporation from holding an extraordinary general meeting that seeks authority for a rights issue to raise US$8 million at the end of this month. In the event that the EGM goes ahead, the
Pheko, Meme back on ‘Muvhango’
Johannesburg. — The actors will be joining the soapy when series 14 begins production in two weeks time. Word of Mouth Pictures and Sabc 2 are delighted to announce the return of Meme played by (Tsholo Monedi) and Pheko Mokoena played by (Rapulana Seiphemo) to “Muvhango”.Don’t underestimate the power of music
Don’t underestimate the power of musicIf Oliver Mtukudzi can bring together 12 000 fee-paying fans during his 60th birthday celebrations, how many would turn up if it was a free concert? What do you think would be the result if Mtukudzi decided to hold a political rally? Food for thought! I have said it before, music has got the power
Tactical blunders condemn us to agony once again
The latest failure by the Warriors to qualify for the Nations Cup finals in Luanda on Sunday was a bitter pill to swallow for a nation that had been whipped into believing that this was its golden moment. There are reasons why our latest doomed campaign to reach the Promised Land has hurtNo price for our heritage
Tafara ShumbaThe past few weeks have been characterised by interesting developments that the Shona people would aptly describe as “penga udzoke”. The former Zimbabwean white farmers have been trooping back. Nobody cares much about where these prodigal sons are coming from. One thing for
MDC-T must outline its policies
Tichaona ZindogaThose with an eye trained on Zimbabwean politics should have observed a growing tendency by MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai to talk about the health and age of President Mugabe as factors that should invalidate the latter’s candidature in an election. Tsvangirai is the right and possibly the

