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Brenda Phiri Arts Correspondent
Upcoming mbira fusion artiste Rutendo Machiridza received a career boost following an invitation to tour Germany.The 22-year-old, who made waves on Barney Mpariwa’s Star Brite talent scouting show, left Harare for Europe on Monday night.
Macheso prepares for Pamuzinda invasion
Arts CorrespondentFollowing a successful show in Sandton, Johannesburg, where he left his legions of fans spellbound with his performance, Alick Macheso returns to his favourite hunting ground, Pamuzinda Highway Xscape, for a show this Friday.
Oil prices down in Asia
Singapore. – Oil prices were down in Asian trade yesterday on concerns over a slowdown in China’s economy, with the strong US dollar also putting pressure on prices, analysts said.Chrome export ban to go
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Business ReporterGovernment is planning to temporarily lift the ban on chrome ore exports and introduce a value addition levy on all exports to raise money for the expansion of the country’s smelting capacity.
Shot in the arm for tech startups
When a good reward motivates talent and skill, the power of creativity automatically comes into play. Recently, a local event, Culture Shift Zimbabwe, brought emerging arts, culture specialists and technology experts together requiring them to create bespoke technologies that seek to
Dj Stavo’s new video a hit
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterZimbabwe’s own Steven Sanders has made a huge splash on the mainstream music scene with his latest video which premiered this week on top satellite music station Channel O.
Pastor Mary to record old hymns
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterFans of old skool gospel music will be pleased to know that a live DVD recording is scheduled for this Saturday at Kingstons House where Pastor Mary Moyana will be performing.
Gospel music guides society
Christian music and songs play a significant role within the church and in societies the world over through continually reminding people of the existence of God, their hope of eternal life and above all, by inculcating a culture of praise and fear of God among Christians.Francophone Week ready to explode in Harare, Byo
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentEverything is in place for the annual Francophone Week that kicks off in Harare and Bulawayo this weekend. The Francophone Festival celebrates the diversity and richness of the French language and that of the Francophone communities around the world.
Stage readings resume
Ruth Butaumocho Entertainment EditorStage readings that were started last year by Almasi Collaborative Arts will resume this Thursday at the Alliance Française in Harare with a play called “Dead Man’s Cellphone”.