adminEnvoy applauds local arts sector
Arts CorrespondentITALIAN Ambassador to Zimbabwe Stefano Mascatelli has applauded the local arts sector for its major role of uniting the two nations through cultural projects. He said the Italian Embassy in Zimbabwe which was last week inducted into the Zimbabwean cluster of the European Union National Institutes for culture EUNIC, was going to bring on board its
Chirikure, Nyathi collaborate
Lovemore Meya Arts CorrespondentWhat do you get when you put two seasoned poets together? Well, you should expect nothing short of fireworks as Chirikure Chirikure and Albert Nyathi have collaborated on a new nine-track album due for release this year. The album is a celebration of Zimbabwe’s artistic talent. According to Chirikure, the album is a fusion of diverse forms and a
Mhere’s US tour postponed
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentMatthias MHERE’S US maiden show that was scheduled to start this week has been postponed to June 21. The week-long tour will take the 25-year-old singer to Dallas, Texas.
The enterprising gospel musician said the promoter told him he was facing financial challenges. “I have just talked to the promoter and he notified me about the financial
Jairos Jiri Band reincarnates
Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
Jairos Jiri Band, arguably one of the most popular bands to emerge from Zimbabwe, is set to bounce back under the leadership of Daniel Gonora, one of the two surviving members. The band, which was once fronted by the legendary composer and lyricist Paul Matavire, collapsed in 1998. “Most of the band members died and I am only left with
Women bowlers line up intense preparatory programme
Sports ReporterZIMBABWE women’s skip Kerry Craven is confident that they will put up a good showing at the Africa States bowls competition as they have lined up an intense three-month preparatory programme ahead of the tournament. The Africa States is scheduled to take place at Eros Bowling Club in Windhoek, Namibia, and Zimbabwe’s confidence also
Chilumba quits FC Platinum
Langton Nyakwenda
FC Platinum have parted ways with Zambian coach, Tenant Chilumba who is joining Zambian top flight side, Power Dynamos, with immediate effect, The Sunday Mail can reveal.
Chilumba, who had become an integral part of the club’s development since he joined the Zvishavane side at the beginning of the year, was being chased by Power Dynamos of
Graca, grandkids visit Mandela in hospital
Pretoria – Security remained tight at the Pretoria hospital where former President Nelson Mandela spent the fifth day being visited by relatives.Mandela’s grandchildren Ndaba, Zenani, Mandla, and
Brazil fine-tunes security for Confed, World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 12, 2013 (AFP) – Brazil is fine-tuning its security apparatus to contain endemic violence during next year’s football World Cup and ensure the safety of the hundreds of thousands of people who will visit the country during the planet’s most-watched sporting event.