adminLira leaves fans begging for more
Brenda Phiri Arts CorrespondentSouth African afro-soul and contemporary R‘n’B artiste Lerato Molapo, popularly known as Lira, says her second visit to Zimbabwe was better than her first.
She said this during her sold-out concert held at the 7 Arts Theatre on Friday. Lira clearly redefined afro-soul music and reconnected with her fans alongside local artistes Prudence
Tuku is my inspiration: Tryson
Zecheaus Nemadire Arts CorrespondentDendera musician Tryson Chimbetu says his is inspired by Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi. The Marxist Brothers frontman said Tuku was the brains behind his chart topper “Pahotera” which he features the music icon. “Nzou (Tuku) is my inspiration. He is one musician who loves to share his experiences with the youths. “Working with Tuku was an experience
Salvation Army choir wins choral competition
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentTHE Salvation Army hoir shrugged off stiff competition from 14 other participants to win the inaugural Godwills Masimirembwa choral competition held over the weekend.
The choral competition held in Mabvuku was aimed at spreading peace and harmony among the residents as the country gears up for the harmonised elections. The Salvation
The going gets tough for Macheso
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentAlick MACHESO’S empire seems to be crumbling faster than he imagined amid revelations that his weekend shows at Pamuzinda Highway Xscape and Harare Gardens were marred by poor turnout. It appears that the departure of three band members has shaken Orchestra Mberikwazvo as witnessed at the two weekend gigs where the group failed to
Widows don’t need in-laws
WHEN a national pension scheme contributor or pensioner dies, the surviving spouse is entitled to a survivor’s grant or pension, depending on the contributor’s contribution period. There is also a survivor’s benefit for the contributor’s children. If a member of the pension scheme contributed to the scheme for 120 months or more, then theIndian rupee hits record low
MUMBAI. – India’s rupee slid to a record low against the dollar yesterday as dealers moved into the US currency following robust US jobs data and growing concern about the South Asian nation’s struggling economy. The partially convertible Indian currency traded at a new low of 57,77 rupees to the dollar, sweeping past its previous low of 57,32 rupees hitSharp shares soar
TOKYO. – Shares in Sharp surged 15,21 percent yesterday in a surging Tokyo market as the electronics maker announced steady progress in investment from US firm Qualcomm.The Osaka-based firm jumped 61 yen to finish at 462 yen, contributing to a 4,94 percent jump in the benchmark Nikkei 225 index as investors cheered the weakening yen and