adminMaphepha appears in court
Harare Bureau
The trial of former Zifa chief executive Henrietta Rushwaya accused of concealing transactions from a principal continued yesterday with former Warriors manager Ernest “Maphepha” Sibanda testifying.
It’s entertainment galore this weekend
Arts Correspondent Gomojena, Mazowe
Probably the biggest summer party this year would be held in a small town of Mazowe. A number of Zimbabwe’s fine DJs will be crossing swords this Saturday.
Harare’s hottest DJs, including Power FM’s Tinashe Chikuse, Star FM’s Ash-Styles, K-nycc, Nivek and Rasnombos will be there.
Story of a child . . . and his son
Film: That’s My BoyCast: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester, James Caan, Susan Sarandon, Patty Ross, Jason Venegas, Rick Easher, Pamela Ide, Tony Orlando.
Director: Sean Anders
Cinema: Rainbow town
Type of film: Comedy/Smut
Running time: 110 minutes
Age restriction: Adults only
Reviewed by Prof Joel White
The closest Dendera ‘Syllabus’ ever
Wonder Guchu Arts Correspondent
Suluman Chimbetu’s latest album, Syllabus, is about determination to succeed at all cost; about taking risks; about forging ahead in the face of adversity; and about getting there.
This is the composite theme told in the seven songs that sound like a journey through time. And with this album, those who know dendera music as it should will, at least say, Suluman’s
CBZ A Academy finalist appeals for funds
Arts CorrespondentUnited States-based artist Tapiwa Mugadza is appealing to well-wishers for financial assistance to enable him to complete his début album entitled Almost Home. Mugadza, who has been in the US since 2009, graduated recently from The Musicians Institute in Hollywood. He is currently working on his music but financial constraints have hampered his progress.
Juanita steals show at Victor Awards
Tafadzwa Zimoyo Arts CorrespondentInternationally acclaimed empowerment lecturer, recording artiste and media personality Juanita Bynum stole the show at the Victor Awards held at the Celebration Centre on Wednesday night.
Bynum who was clad in a black outfit sang two gospel songs, “Lord I Receive” and “God can’t Lie” backed by Zim Praise Choir which drove the fully packed amphitheatre into a holy frenzy mood.
Asian markets rise
HONG KONG. — Asian markets mostly climbed yesterday as Chinese manufacturing data indicated the economy continues to pick up, while the euro extended its gains on hopes a deal on Greece’s
Fans in for a treat . . . as Lady Squanda celebrates her 21st
Arts Correspondent
Rising dancehall queen, Sandra Gazi, known in the entertainment circles as Lady Squanda, turns 21 today. The singer will have a birthday treat for her fans, who will also have an opportunity to join her for a musical concert at the Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex tomorrow. The dancehall lady sensation said she would take this platform to perform songs from her fourth coming album.
When the dead were respected
Rutendo Mapfumo Features Correspondent
Everything stood still when Sekuru Nyathi passed away. The whole family was told not to do any normal work or to go anywhere until the dark cloud had gone past the family. We were told not to go to the fields, as a way of paying last respects to our grandfather. He was a well-respected elder. At his funeral wake, children were barred from playing anywhere near, neither were they
Women reduced to ‘water scavengers’
Michael Chideme Features Writer
Water is a basic human right. Water gives life that it is not life itself. Local authorities throughout the world are mandated with water provision. Ruwa Local Board chairman Clr Phineas Mushayavanhu and his eight councillors must be ruing the day they were elected into office. Daily fights and counter corruption charges against each other have decorated their 55 months in