Published poet turns to Chimurenga music

Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
Chimurenga music lovers have been starved of their favourite genre ever since the legendary Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo relocated to the United States of America. The void left by Mukanya has been

Enough of these Doomsday prophecies

Edgar Moyana Christian Entertainment

Today is the fourth day of 2013, and people around the world are celebrating life and the fact that God blessed us with health, food and water to allow life to continue on earth. As we celebrate 2013,

Douglas Chimbetu comes of age

Arts Correspondent
Since partying ways with father, Allan Chimbetu, Douglas has faced numerous challenges. Many have doubted his capabilities in holding his own as a serious musician. However, his followers can testify how

Maphosa drops 2nd album

Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
It was pomp and fanfare when gospel musician Joel Dzingai Maphosa launched his second album titled “Amen Volume 2,” in the capital last weekend. The occasion was graced by gospel greats Charles

Musicians sing the blues

Tawanda Ngena Arts Correspondent
“Dudu Manhenga faces jail”, read a headline in The Saturday Herald Lifestyle section of 13 October, 2012. The paper further reported that the 32-year-old diva had been hauled before the courts for

Chinese property tycoon cries foul

BEIJING. — A Chinese property tycoon blamed a government “land famine” for high property prices — which the authorities have long sought to rein in — after he paid 1 billion yuan (US$160 million) for a

Oil prices fall in Asia

SINGAPORE. — Oil prices were down in Asian trade yestertday as the initial euphoria over the fiscal cliff deal in the United States faded, analysts said. Caution returned to markets, with traders realising tough

US fiscal cliff deal boosts global markets

WASHINGTON. — World markets soared yesterday after a tense New Year break, relieved after US lawmakers agreed a last-minute deal to avert massive tax hikes and pull their nation back from the

Starbucks to open first store in Vietnam

HANOI. — Starbucks yesterday said it would open its first store next month in Vietnam, seeking a foothold in the coffee-loving country as part of efforts to expand in Asia. The country’s first Starbucks

Google chairman to visit S. Korea

SEOUL. — South Korea’s foreign ministry confirmed yesterday that Google chairman Eric Schmidt was planning a visit to North Korea, but was unable to comment on the reason for the trip. “We are aware

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