adminSuluma bemoans lack of creativity
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentUnited States-based gospel singer Shingisai Suluma has bemoaned the lack of creativity and new releases among her fellow gospel artistes. The popular singer, who arrived in the country last week, said
Like father like son . . .Gregory Isaacs’ son plans Zim show
Constance van Niekerk in VEREENIGING, South AfricaKEVIN Isaacs, son to the late great “Lovers Rock” crooner, Gregory Isaacs, is planning a tribute show to his father in Zimbabwe with the man who had the opportunity to work with the “Cool Ruler” on what
‘Pregnant man’ in limbo . . . as court questions marriage legitimacy
“Pregnant man” Thomas Beatie’s divorce from his ex-wife is trapped in legal limbo while an Arizona judge decides if their marriage was ever valid in the first place because Thomas, who was born a woman, has given birth to three children. The transgender made headlines four years ago when
Mike Tyson refutes sex-change claims
No, one of boxing’s greatest did not have his bollocks removed. “I have no intention of becoming a woman,” Mike Tyson is reported as saying after a false report of him having a sex-change operation went viral. The former undisputed heavyweight world champion issued a statement denying the
Nadine Hahn wins Miss Gtel title
Brenda Phiri Entertainment Reporter
Nadine Hahn (21) of Avondale is this year’s Miss Gtel Face of Zimbabwe after beating 19 other contenders for the title.
Thabelo Masoha was voted the first princess, while former Miss Curvy Tanya Chikuni was crowned second princess. Nadine was naturally ecstatic and
Tenets of a good academic book
Memory Chirere
Title: Zimbabwean Literature in African Languages: Crossing Language Boundaries,Publishers: Booklove Publishers, Gweru, 2012, 332 pages,
Know Your Author: Nozipo J. Maraire
Nozipo J. Maraire is a Zimbabwean medical doctor, entrepreneur and writer based in the United States of America. She is the author of “Zenzele: A Letter for My Daughter”. The novel published in 1996, and was a New York Times “Notable Book of the Year” and a Boston Globe best-seller. It has
Aids in Africa: The struggle continues
Dr Chinua Akukwe
THE latest UNAids report on the global HIV/Aids epidemic indicate continued progress made in key areas in Africa. According to the UNAids, new HIV infections declined by 25 percent between 2001 and 2011. Africans dying of Aids declined by 32 percent between 2005 and 2011. Between 2009
Fungisai CD auctioned for US$200
Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
FUNGISAI Zvakavapano-Mashavave scored a first at her album launch in Harare on Thursday after two of her CDs were auctioned for US$200. Zimbabwe Prison Service Commissioner Retired Major-
Charambas’ merry festive season menu
Arts CorrespondentZimbabwe’s first gospel couple, Pastor Charles Charamba and his wife Olivia, are expected to end the year on a high note. The couple is expected to hold several shows across the country to showcase their