Stanley Chirambadare: The fighter who refused to quit football
STANLEY “Samora” Chirambadare has taken harder tackles off the field than he ever did during his five trophy filled years at Dynamos. His career ended abruptly in 1991, when accusations…
Amatshitshi Festival celebrates pride, purity
Mbulelo Mpofu, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub IN the quiet shade of eMthunzini weSigiya, nestled at Emthunzini, amid Bulawayo’s bustling high-density suburbs, a quiet cultural renaissance is underway. Here, young…
King Mzilikazi’s governance style
The evolution of the Ndebele state can be divided into two phases: 1.1820-1840 was dominated by migration and wars 2. 1841-1893 saw the Ndebele evolving to a new full-fledged settled…
Top SA gospel singer Ntokozo Mbambo to headline annual festival
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub RENOWNED South African gospel musician Ntokozo Mbambo will headline this year’s Call to Worship “Night of Worship” set for October 11, 2025 in the capital.…
Bulawayo to witness Ipi Ntombi’s vibrant return at Intwasa
Langalakhe Mabena, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub With dates fast approaching for the city to experience a week of arts and culture at the Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo, festival director…
Panels vs populism in arts awards: Who really decides excellence?
Mbulelo Mpofu, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub On 8 September, submission lines will officially close for creatives hoping to have their work considered for the 8th edition of the Bulawayo…
Use of simple sentences – check your writing
Today’s episode is a manifestation of what I have always emphasised that single words do not work in isolation for improved English Language expressions. Make simple sentences to demonstrate your…
Kelvin Momo, Thandiswa Mazwai dominate Samas’ nominations
Amapiano star Kelvin Momo and jazz artiste Thandiswa Mazwai, have each scored three nominations for the 2025 South African Music Awards. This news comes as the Recording Industry of South…
A tribute in threads. . .‘I Wear My Culture’ honours Pathisa Nyathi
Mbulelo Mpofu, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub The nation was plunged into mourning last year with the passing of Pathisa Nyathi, a revered historian and cultural preservationist whose contributions to…
Captured in colour: The wedding of Phathisani and Banele
Saturday Chronicle Writer SET against the serene beauty of Bulawayo’s landscape, the wedding of Phathisani Nkomo, son of Khesiwe Nkomo, and Banele Mzaca, daughter of Cingiwe Mzaca, was a celebration…











