adminRare exhibition for fine artists
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterExpressive and innovative works from young painters in Mbare are part of the broad “Raising The Roof” exhibition which opened at Dominic’s Studios in Greendale at the weekend. Complementing the paintings are examples of fine artisanal pieces from rural communities in Zimbabwe. Both these collections of work make the
Arrest boosts Bev’s popularity
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentEverything seems to be going Beverly Sibanda’s way. The popular pole dancer, who is affectionately known as Bev, is riding on a wave of popularity following her arrest on charges of public indecency. Since her arrest promoters have been falling over each other in bid to ink a contract with the raunchy dancer for shows at their
Things fall apart for Ngwenya Brothers for Tedius Matsito
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterNgwenya Brothers, who rose to popularity in the 1990s, is struggling to maintain its presence in the music arena not because they have nothing to offer but because their leader Tedious Matsito has been down and out due to injuries sustained in an accident back in August 2008. The sungura star lost three band members as well
God raised him
Edgar Moyana Christian Entertainment
Upcoming gospel artiste Dumisani Gift Chitukutuku is one musician whose music can be described as a dedication and a form of thanksgiving to God.
The young man leads a decent life after growing up without parental love and support enjoyed by other children. Dumisani, who is currently sitting on an
MOB contestants booted out
Arts CorrespondentsTwo contestants — Knowledge Nyenyanyi from Bulawayo and Garikai Magwenzi from Harare — were booted out for indiscipline in the ongoing My Own Boss — Buy Zimbabwe Edition Season IV reality show. The eviction comes hardly after another contestant, Tapiwa Chikwinho, was also shown the door for assaulting Tapiwa Chikwinho.
Stamps castigates health service providers bent on profiteering
Health Reporter
Health advisor to the President and Cabinet Dr Timothy Stamps has castigated health service providers concentrating on making money out of people’s sicknesses.
He said the service providers should consider how good or appropriate their services were. Speaking at the official opening of the Zim-Afro Medical Health Expo last
MDC-T 13th anniversary meaningless — analysts
Herald ReporterPolitical analysts have dismissed MDC-T’s 13th anniversary held in Bulawayo last week saying there was nothing worth celebrating since the party’s formation. This comes amid revelations that Women Of Zimbabwe Arise demonstrated against MDC-T leader, Mr Morgan Tsvangirai for abusing women. It is understood there were
19 jumbos die
Herald ReporterAt least 19 elephants and two rhinos have died at Hwange National Park due to lack of water as the Parks and Wildlife Management Authority of Zimbabwe battles to raise US$100 000 to avert more deaths. The elephants died at Bumbusi, Mandavu, Masuna, Sinamatella, Robins and Main Camp. The authority’s spokesperson Mrs
City runs out of land
Municipal ReporterHarare City Council is considering suspending the registration of new housing co-operatives because it has run out of land. The decision comes amid reports that some co-operative senior executives were cashing in on the plight of desperate home seekers. Some of the executives have gone to the extent of forming new
Water crisis in Mhangura
Chinhoyi BureauVandalism of water pipes and illegal connections in Mhangura town have forced the Zimbabwe National Water Authority to use an alternative water source to ensure most areas in the town receive water. Farmers along the more than 32-kilometre pipeline have been vandalising the metal pipes and diverting water to their farms