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1 month ago | 
thestandard.co.zw | Khumbulani Muleya |Nqobani Ndlovu |Problem Masau |Vanessa Gonye
Bridgenorth Music, the esteemed record label housed within the state-of-the-art Bridgenorth Studios in Harare's Chisipite suburb, has signed the duo of DJ Chiweddar and rising Afro-pop and Afro-soul sensation Melyssa.
Last year, the label signed the fiercely talented guitar virtuoso Sylent Nqo and now boasts a stable that also includes the immensely talented mbira songstress Mary Anibal.
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1 month ago | 
theindependent.co.zw | Khumbulani Muleya |Tinashe Kairiza |Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa |Tafadzwa Mhlanga
A PIONEERING cultural preservation project, Matobo Goes Fashion and Beyond, which debuted in Bulawayo last year, has successfully expanded nationwide, driving a range of innovative initiatives that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Matobo’s women artisans in Matabeleland South province. The ethno-fashion designs emerged from a 2014 competition initiated by Véronique Attala, a French geologist and founder of Ekhaya Gaia, an NGO that supports community development.
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2 months ago | 
thestandard.co.zw | Khumbulani Muleya |Nqobani Ndlovu |Nunurai Jena |Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF), the pan-African non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the African music sector, on Tuesday announced the signing of a historic partnership agreement with the African Union Commission (AUC).
The partnership, signed on January 29, in Addis Ababa, is aimed at strengthening the African music sector, protecting artists and advancing the role of music in driving economic and sustainable development in Africa.
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2 months ago | 
newsday.co.zw | Khumbulani Muleya
Never cared about famous
Only care about growth
Only cared what I wrote
in the music I’m making
But my moves have been major
Never needed a crowd
But they know my name now
Through the music I’m making Gemma unveils new single ahead of debut album
Zvandinoda ndotera, ndotera
handione panemhaka mhaka,” goes part of the lyrics to Zimbabwean singer, songwriter and musician Gemma Griffiths' brand new single Mhaka set to be dropped today.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
newsday.co.zw | Khumbulani Muleya
MBARE Art Space, a cutting-edge art hub situated in a historic, repurposed colonial-era beer garden in Mbare, Harare, has transformed into a vibrant space where local artists explore their craft and hone their artistic practices over its five-year existence.
On January 20, the space unveiled its latest exhibition, "EcoArt - Green Colonialism," featuring three emerging local artists: Kimberly Tatenda Gakanje, Nkosiyabo Frank, and William Kachinjika.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
theindependent.co.zw | Tinashe Kairiza |Julia Ndlela |Shame Makoshori |Khumbulani Muleya
Opinion In this detailed guide, we present the basics of sports betting through trusted operators like Betboom, ways to win, and mistakes to avoid. In other words, the following article is the perfect sports betting guide for dummies. So, let's go!How does sports betting work? Let's continue our sports betting guide for beginners by first introducing you to the different types of sports betting.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
thestandard.co.zw | Khumbulani Muleya |Nqobani Ndlovu |Kenneth Nyangani |Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Following the electrifying success of the fifth anniversary VIP remix of his global smash hit Breaking Me, German-Croatian DJ and producer, Topic returns with a brand-new single, Control Of Me, in collaboration with Zimbabwean internationally touring singer and songwriter Daecolm.
The track is now out on all streaming platforms having been released on January 24.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
theindependent.co.zw | Tinashe Kairiza |Julia Ndlela |Shame Makoshori |Khumbulani Muleya
HELCRAW Electrical Projects, the private firm awarded a government contract to execute a US$138 million water infrastructure project in Harare, is set to charge ratepayers US$5,50 every month for five to 10 years to recover its investment, the Zimbabwe Independent has uncovered. According to the Harare Residents’ Trust, there about 350 000 houses in Harare, meaning the company will collect an estimated US$1,93 million per month, translating to around US$23,1 million per annum.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
newsday.co.zw | Khumbulani Muleya
HARARE’S art scene is thriving, with emerging sub-cultures driven by young creatives who are reimagining their surroundings, sparking conversations, and expressing themselves through music, dance, visual art, fashion, and other creative outlets.
Recently, Dark Art Matter(s) (DAM), a local art collective founded by multi-disciplinary creative Thando Mlambo, has been at the forefront of championing niche communities and providing platforms for creatives to showcase their work.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
newsday.co.zw | Khumbulani Muleya
THE United States embassy in Zimbabwe has invited talented creative writers aged 15-18 to apply for the International Writing Programme Between the Lines (BTL): Peace and the Writing Experience Residency Programme.
The programme is scheduled to take place in Iowa City, US, from July 12 to 26.
Applicants must be between 15 and 18 years old as of July 12 this year.
According to the organisers, this year’s BTL will bring together up to 16 international writers.
