When music replaces tears . . .

Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Lifestyle Writer
DO you think funerals are all solemn events punctuated by mourning and the expression of a deep sense of loss?
Do you associate funerals with lack of fun, food and humour?

Japanese volunteers get a taste of Zim life, food

Lifestyle Writer
BACK in Guruve, there is a place called Mudhindo Village where a 33-year-old, Japanese Masashi Lida, lives.
Masashi’s love for Zimbabwean culture is amazing such that he has learnt how to live like other villagers. He enjoys traditional beer (seven days or hwematanda) and goes to

Gringo bans son from acting

Often people use the cliché, “Like father like son” but while many fathers would want their sons to take after them, Lazarus Boora or simply Gringo has banned his son from following in his footsteps.

Meet the brains behind Designer Closet

DESIGNER CLOSET has undoubtedly become one of the most sought-after fashion houses in Harare. Their outfits are favourites with celebrities and socialites spotting them on red carpet functions that continue to mushroom in the Sunshine City.

Zim U-19 beach volleyball team makes history

Cool Lifestyle Reporter
THE Under-19 beach volleyball teams that took part in the African Championships in Congo Brazzaville, wrote their own piece of history when they finished second last Saturday to qualify for the FIVB World Youth Beach Volleyball Cup scheduled for July.

Box office battle hots up

“SCARY MOVIE”, a parody of horror movies, and “42”, a biopic about a baseball legend Jackie Robinson, will battle it out for the box office title this weekend, with pre-release tracking suggesting a close game that might not be decided until the final innings.

Govt probes results mix-up

Scores of pupils who sat for Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations last year are yet to receive their results amid allegations of negligence being levelled against some schools.

Girl commits suicide over cellphone

A 15-YEAR-OLD Esigodini girl committed suicide by hanging herself from a tree outside her home when her mother withdrew her cellphone from her so that she could concentrate on studying, police said yesterday.

Nust spreads wings to Harare

The National University of Science and Technology has extended its services to Harare, as its programmes have proven popular across the country.
According to the Vice-Chancellor’s 2011 Annual Report, there are seven courses that are being offered in Harare and the response has been overwhelming.

Hifa: With teens in mind

Zecheaus Nemadire Cool Lifestyle Correspondent
As we prepare for the 2013 edition of the Harare International Festival of the Arts, youths have not been left out in this biggest arts extravaganza.
Gavin Peters, Hifa artistic director, challenged children, especially teens, to rise up and participate   this year noting that art was a way of communication.

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