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Mercy Bofu Entertainment ReporterAuditions for the ZBC TV entrepreneurial reality show “My Own Boss” Season 5 are now in full swing.
The auditions which took place over the weekend in Gweru, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls saw more than 30 would-be contestants participating.
‘The devil is a liar’
Edgar Moyana Christian Entertainment
One thing about some gospel musicians in Zimbabwe and elsewhere which gives them a competitive edge is the fact that they use music as a channel through which they express their feelings of remorse, anger, regret, sorrow and joy as they reflect on their struggle with sin.
Zembe appeals for US$2 000
Herald ReporterGospel singer Noel Zembe, who is admitted at Chitungwiza General Hospital, with serious injuries he sustained in a car accident a fortnight ago is seeking US$2 000 for medical assistance.
Sky’s the limit for Tinashe
Tanaka Nyajeka Entertainment ReporterLittle is known about Zimbabwean artistes making it on the international scene. Sadly because the artistes across the world do not distribute their material in Zimbabwe which means they have a limited audience.
Freight firm partners hip-hop star
Zecheaus Nemadire Arts CorrespondentHip-hop star Spencer “Meklyn” Madzingaidzo has struck a partnership deal with leading freight service company Distinct Freight services.
As part of the deal, the company will assist Meklyn with allowances as well as marketing his music for the next six months.
Buju turns 40
Reggae/dancehall icon Buju Banton celebrated his 40th birthday on July 15 behind bars.Buju Banton, born Anthony Myrie on July 15 1973, rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hugely successful album Mr. Mention.
Emeralds join the Chase on Friday
The much anticipated merger will finally take place this Friday and the six fake Emeralds will be in the mix.Though some Chasemates swear that they were not shaken after seeing the Emeralds, their reactions after the Channel O Party on Saturday spoke volumes.
Woman caught with 6kg heroin at airport
NAIROBI. — Kenyan police yesterday arrested a woman with 6kg of heroin with market value of US$180 000 at the country’s main airport in Nairobi.The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport CID commander, Joseph Ngisa, said the 38-year-old Kenyan woman was arrested after the anti-narcotics police officers conducting routine
DRC troops battle M23 rebels
GOMA. — The Congolese army yesterday battled M23 rebels in the country’s volatile east, a day after at least 130 people were killed in the deadliest clashes in months.Army spokesman Colonel Olivier Hamuli said Democratic Republic of Congo forces were gaining ground in the battle close to the North Kivu capital Goma, as they sought to “wipe
Seven killed in Cairo clashes
CAIRO. — Health officials say that clashes overnight between police and supporters of Egypt’s deposed president Mohammed Morsi have left at least seven people dead in Cairo.Khaled el-Khateib, a senior health ministry official, said that about 261 people were also injured in the violence that broke out late on Monday and carried on into the early