Roora row from beyond the grave

Tendai Gukutikwa Weekender Reporter A WOMAN whose marriage allegedly crumbled amid mysterious spiritual disturbances has told Chief Mutasa’s court that she is being pursued by the spirit of a deceased…

Is urban grooves enjoying a renaissance?

Liberty Dube Entertainment Correspondent THE unmistakable sound of Zimbabwe’s urban grooves is making a strong comeback, with well-attended shows, nostalgic sing-alongs and growing demand for old-school performances suggesting that the…

Mysterious deaths sets family apart

Tendai Gukutikwa Weekender Reporter A MUTASA family, tormented by years of superstitious and mysterious deaths, has appealed for intervention after deepening divisions prevented relatives from seeking traditional healing together —…

Customs harmonisation key to regional growth

Ray Bande Senior Reporter STAKEHOLDERS in the regional trade and logistics sector have called for urgent policy reforms to harmonise customs procedures, trade documentation and border clearance systems across the…

More than venom: The cultural, ecological story of snakes

Lloyd Makonya Correspondent THE sight of a coiled snake is enough to stop most people in their tracks. For some, it is a symbol of death. For others, it represents…

A whole classic chicken, any night of the week

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (approximately 1.5–2 kg) 2 lemons (1 juiced, 1 sliced) 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 tsp…

Macheso grateful after electrifying Osborne Dam show

Liberty Dube Entertainment Correspondent THERE was little to suggest that sungura maestro, Alick Macheso, has spent more than three decades commanding Zimbabwe’s biggest stages. The sungura legend moved effortlessly across…

EDITORIAL COMMENT: All hands on the deck for Murahwa Green Market success

THE construction of the new Murahwa People’s Green Market in Mutare is a project that carries enormous promise for hundreds of traders and consumers who rely on informal trading for…

Still standing, still singing: 26 years of Blessing Shumba

Liberty Dube Entertainment Correspondent FOR more than two decades, gospel music veteran artiste, Blessing Shumba has remained a steady voice in Zimbabwe’s gospel music landscape, building a legacy defined by…