Mutoko showbiz industry gets lifeline

Apart from the recording studio, Jidim Entertainment also operates three entertainment hubs in the area, including the popular Jidim Night Club.
By Style Reporter Nov. 17, 2024
Inside the glitz and glamour of the Samas: A journo's personal experience
Inside the glitz and glamour of the Samas: A journo's personal experience
THE South African Music Awards (Samas) have come and gone, but they left a lingering sense of pride, inspiration and hope for a thriving music industry.
By Mpumelelo Moyo Nov. 17, 2024
Tariro Gezi's ‘marriage advice’ breaks internet
Model and video vixen Tariro Gezi last Thursday torched a social media storm after she implied in a post on Facebook that “marriage should not be a priority for ladies”.
By Style Reporter Nov. 17, 2024
What engine powers the warthog?
It has created social media "breaking news that has been likened to the performance of a motor vehicle".
By Stanley Makombe Nov. 17, 2024
Afrobeats migrates to Ghana
This Afrobeats popularity has now expanded into Ghana, another West African country. There is a new kid on the block. His name is King Promise.
By Fred Zindi Nov. 17, 2024
Kabza De Small confirms Harare gig
EXCITEMENT has gripped Harare following South African producer and wheelspinner Kabza De Small's confirmation for his upcoming show.
By Style Reporter Nov. 17, 2024
Times have since changed from yesteryear beliefs.
Come to think of it, I had never known someone who suffered from kleptomania disease until today. It was startling as much as it was bizarre.
By Onie Ndoro Nov. 17, 2024
Family Riots: A celebration of Zimbabwean storytelling
THE energy is electric at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe as Almasi Collaborative Arts' captivating new play, Family Riots, continues its run.
By Style Reporter Nov. 17, 2024
America’s anti-abortion business is booming in Africa
A 2020 investigation by open Democracy revealed that US$54 million flowed from mostly the same US Christian Right organisations to Africa between 2008 and 2018.
By The Standard Nov. 17, 2024
Demolition of houses an act of inhumanity
President Emmerson Mnangagwa should know many people are living in anguish because their homes are being demolished in farms, towns and cities on a daily basis.
By Marisa Johannes Nov. 17, 2024
Local author releases A’ Level textbook
I have contributed to a local literary initiative Gourd of Consciousness Poetry in their national poetry writing competition and came out second with my poem, The Impious Idol.
By Style Reporter Nov. 17, 2024
Temba Munsaka reviews Tatenda Unika Kombora’s ‘ I loved a dictator’
There are times past l have read novelettes whose silent, but resounding words have furtively coalesced, boomed, and echoed explosively through my arts' ravenous mind contours
By Esnath Dube Nov. 17, 2024
Comedian mocks Byo officials, highlights regional marginalisation
COMEDIAN Ntando Moyo (pictured) has poked fun at Bulawayo deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu and Mpumelelo Moyo over their recent corruption allegations.
By Sindiso Dube Nov. 17, 2024
Painting with fabric: How quilting blends art and heritage
In the heart of Bulawayo, where creativity flows through every corner of the community, Irene June Mackie is a beloved figure known for her incredible quilting talent.
By Raymond Millagre Langa Nov. 17, 2024
Zim’s human rights record deteriorates
“Human rights are under threat and Zimbabwe has been in a protractedsss human rights crisis for a long time now,” he said, highlighting the urgent need for intervention.”
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru Nov. 10, 2024
Tammy Moyo joins Scorpion Kings gig lineup
Songstress Tammy Moyo has been added to the lineup of supporting acts for the much-anticipated Scorpion Kings gig on November 22.
By Style Reporter Nov. 10, 2024
How to create universal African rhythm
Of late Afro-beats seems to have changed that perception. Africans are now coming on board with their own traditional rhythms and Afro-pop styles.
By Fred Zindi Nov. 10, 2024
Influence of narrative art in research: Utilising storytelling to communicate research findings
Narrative art can humanise research findings by framing them within stories that reflect the lived experiences of people or the real-world applications of the research itself.
By Raymond Millagre Langa Nov. 10, 2024
Kweseka Band walks road to fame
Boom Jazz, another Afro-fusion group from Mashonaland West province were the first runners-up with Bulawayo’s Music to Music coming in as the second runner-up.
By Style Reporter Nov. 10, 2024
Reading Mia Couto’s unique short stories: A review by Memory Chirere
In this transcendental story, Chinawoman Mississe comes all the way from China to own a store
By Memory Chirere Nov. 10, 2024
Prince Jordan living his ‘gospel’ dream
Prince said every living man is a sign of grace and should find Christ in order to live a purposeful life.
By Alfred Tembo Nov. 10, 2024
Live painting meets comedy: BOW paints Sandra Ndebele’s roast
It was a race against time, with BOW setting up his equipment discreetly backstage before the event began.
By Sindiso Dube Nov. 10, 2024
Hwange's then young sports tourist marvels at untapped talent
To those who are uninitiated in Hwange street lingo, the term 'mubhoni' refers to one born and bred in this coal mining town and it has some form of nostalgicism and nobility tied to it.
By Burzil Dube Nov. 10, 2024
City Link Coaches connects passengers with free WiFi
This is a groundbreaking development in Zimbabwe as internet access is limited outside of major cities, and between cities.
By Style Reporter Nov. 10, 2024
Musodza’s Aquilina translated into English
Carnelian Heart Press has published an English translation of Aquilina (or, The Confession Of Hatifari Maforimbo) a novella by Julius Masimba Musodza.
By Khumbulani Muleya Nov. 10, 2024
What do beggars dream about?
My head shook involuntarily. My phone, which was in my pocket suddenly rang. It was Baba VaTata.
By Onie Ndoro Nov. 10, 2024
Advice to returning residents on duty free benefit
This informs the lack of interests from the customers whether they are right hand or left hand drive vehicles.
By Stanley Makombe Nov. 10, 2024
Varsities under fire for overlooking Pathisa Nyathi
Speaking at the funeral service of the late Nyathi in Bulawayo, last Wednesday, Moyo said failure to honour the historian was a missed opportunity by local universities.
By Sindiso Dube Nov. 10, 2024