adminI detest Big Brother Africa: Soyinka
Lagos. — Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says he detests Big Brother Africa for its dubious alien cultures.Addressing guests at the Guild of African Filmmakers (Fespaco) at a recent workshop in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, titled “Pan-Africanism: Adapting African Stories/Histories from Text toSA police chief testifies
RUSTENBERG. – Events at Marikana near Rustenburg in the North West in August had no precedent in the history of the South African Police Service, which had dealt with more than 33 000 public order incidents in the past three years, most of which were peaceful, national police commissionerRetailers eye new ‘Gangnam Style’
SEOUL. — As South Korean rapper Psy readies what he hopes will be his next hit song, aiming for a repeat of the viral “Gangnam Style”, retailers are keeping a close eye on what he wears, hoping another blockbuster will send sales surging.‘Badboy’ Kagomera flaunts new love
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentPeter Kagomera was spotted with his new girlfriend, Precious Nyadzayi, at a dance fiesta held at the City Sports Bar on Wednesday.
The couple were clearly close and according to Peter, wedding bells could be ringing soon.
Treason suspects get bail
BLANTYRE. – A Malawi High Court judge yesterday granted bail to 12 politicians facing treason charges, which could carry a death penalty, for allegedly plotting to oust President Joyce Banda.Odinga ready to file election defeat challenge
NAIROBI. – The party of Kenya’s outgoing Prime Minister Raila Odinga, defeated in presidential polls by Uhuru Kenyatta, will file a petition challenging the election result today, officials said.Macheso descends on Pamuzinda
Arts CorrespondentAfter staging a memorable gig in South Africa last week, where he left his fans spellbound, humanitarian ambassador for the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society Alick Macheso (pictured below) is set to illuminate Pamuzinda Highway Xscape tonight.
Pope receives global goodwill
VATICAN CITY. – Pope Francis received a flood of goodwill messages from around the world yesterday with non-Catholics hoping his papacy will usher in better ties with the Vatican.
Mapfumo’s homecoming set for July
Ruth Butaumocho Entertainment Editor
Chimurenga guru Dr Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo says he will be coming to Zimbabwe around July to hold several shows for his legion of fans, after an eight-year absence.