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TEHRAN — Iran is producing the most advanced artillery systems and employing different asymmetric tactics to reinvigorate itself against the trans-regional forces deployed in the region, an army commander said Sunday.
UK beckons for Jah Prayzah
Arts CorrespondentYouthful singer Jah Prayzah, who is expected to tour the United Kingdom this monthend, will bid farewell to his fans on April 26 with a must- attend gig at Jazz 105 in the capital.
Starbrite auditions begin
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentZimbabwe’s premier talent search Starbrite resumes this week with the second round of auditions across the country’s 10 provinces. Barney Mpariwa (pictured), the brains behind the talent search show, said the production team will meet this week in Harare to choose contestants who will go to the next round.
Jonah Moyo takes act to Hifa
Richmore Tera Arts Correspondent
SOUTH AFRICA-based Zimbabwean music legend Jonah Moyo is set to play at the Harare International Festival of the Arts in a development that will rekindle memories of the good old days.
Big Brother lures Zim musicians
Norah Mutale Arts CorrespondentZimbabwean artistes who have been itching to have their music heard throughout Africa can now make use of the popular reality series on the continent Big Brother Africa.
Big Brother Africa’s production company, Endemol, has commissioned Content Connect Africa to source and compile tracks to be played in the house.
Zim returns to Venice
ZIMBABWE is once again returning to Venice, Italy for the 55th Venice Biennale in June this year. As the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, we are tasked and made responsible for Zimbabwe’s representation of Zimbabwean contemporary art both locally and internationally by the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture.Art camp for schoolchildren
Lovemore Meya Arts CorrespondentREGISTRATION for holiday art camp for school children doing Grade One up to A-Level is underway at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. Most importantly, Ordinary and Advanced students are set to gain tips and skills required during their Cambridge and Zimsec examinations. The art camp is being supported by La Rue and lessons start today until Friday,
Chi-town artiste fuses poetry with music
Zecheaus Nemadire Arts CorrespondentTHERE are few artistes who can fuse poetry and gospel music to bring out a masterpiece. But unheralded Chitungwiza-based poet Sympathy Sibanda has managed to bring a fresh sound on her latest five-track album “On His Bosom”.
Kim K, Kris settle divorce
Kris HUMPHRIES has decided to settle with Kim Kardashian in their divorce case after battling for a year and a half — and over five times as long as the marriage itself lasted.According to sources, Kris backed down after no evidence of fraud perpetrated by Kim emerged.
Lauryn Hill sued for eviction
GRAMMY Award-winning R&B legend Lauryn Hill is being sued for eviction . . . the good news, she’s probably going to prison so she won’t need that place anyway.Lauryn’s been renting a South Orange, New Jersey, mansion since 2009. Things went south when she stopped paying rent last month, so her landlord ran to court and filed a legal