adminClimate change alters face of agriculture
Jeffrey Gogo Climate StoryZIMBABWE’S agro-ecological zones (AEZs or natural regions) have shifted drastically because of the devastating effects of climate change and global warming. Although the changes have not been officially adopted, major shifts have occurred in the drier Regions 4 and 5, which are prone to
HIV, Aids inspires play
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
A new play titled “Wusiku” by New Zealand-based playwright Stanley Makuwe is set to premiere at the University of Zimbabwe’s Beit Hall on October 26 starting at 4pm. Directed by Charles Matare, who also features on the cast, the play sets out to highlight the problems faced by those who live
53 get Algerian scholarships
Herald ReporterGovernment yesterday commended Algeria for uplifting the education and living standards of other Africans by offering scholarships to study in that country.
Acting Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Ignatius Chombo, said many Zimbabweans benefited from Algeria’s benevolence. He was speaking at the farewell
Sekunjalo’s ‘Big Head’ on a roll
UKHOZI FM’s drive-time show “Sekunjalo” is one the biggest shows in the radio broadcasting industry. It is presented by Sipho Mbatha, better known as DJ Sgqemeza (meaning big head), and boasts a whopping 1,9 million listeners. With 13 years of experience on the airwaves, Sgqemeza startedKunle Ayo a hit in SA
A GO-GETTING fellow such as Nigerian-born guitarist Kunle Ayo must find it easy to succeed in South Africa. Mzansi, after all, switched from proclaiming it is “alive with possibilities” to simply telling those who live in it that “it’s possible”. Ayo’s comprehension of the slogans is part of theSocialisation key to containing HIV
A LOT of young people in Zimbabwe are more afraid of unplanned or unwanted pregnancy than contracting STIs and HIV. This has been expressed in the majority of contributions being made on Partners Zimbabwe platform, a national eForum on HIV and Aids and related health andMaskiri takes aim at Stunner
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterRapper Alishias Musimbe has taken a shot at his rival Desmond Chideme on his upcoming album “Mhondoro”. The controversial Musimbe. popularly known as Maskiri, lampooned Chideme or Stunner to his fans on the sleeve of his latest album due for release anytime soon. The cover design
Altfin bankrolls music
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentAltfin Medical Aid Scheme has partnered Federation for Choral Music Zimbabwe (FCMZ) through a sponsorship package for its annual choral music competition. Speaking at the launch, Altifin sales and marketing manager Joseph Nkani said choral music appealed to many people in the
First Farai goes rural
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentWhen First Farai announced his arrival on the music scene, one thing was apparent — he was the late Tongai Moyo’s copycat, an allegation he neither denied nor confirmed, but he confessed that he was Dhewa’s admirer and looked to him for inspiration. “Tongai was my mentor,” he once said.
New ‘dancehall queen’ on the block
Winstone Antonio Entertainment ReporterAnother female dancehall chanter is challenging for the throne of Zimbabwe’s “queen of the dancehall”. Elizabeth Riva, stage name Angel Pee, is ready to challenge her established peers. The Chitungwiza-based chanter is making waves in the ghetto where dancehall is popular among youths.