Friday, May 19th, 2017
Zimbabwe has a literature of migrant writers. While some have lost their voices by moving away, in a manner that reflects emigration’s blessing and curse, some have discovered theirs. Bongani Sibanda writes from that destination of mixed fortunes, Johannesburg. Bongani has so much to say and he wants to say it all. The phrase ‘writer’s
Friday, May 12th, 2017
For a writer who was a scatterbrain and thrived in composing fragments, Dambudzo Marechera’s comprehensive archive deposited at the National Archives of Zimbabwe has sustained his reputation and legacy. He is no doubt the most archived writer...
Friday, May 5th, 2017
Following the absence of the traditional six day format Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) last year, corporate sponsors have come on board once again to enable this year’s exciting showcase. HIFA assistant executive director Tafadzwa...
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017
Armed with a new album pregnant with a beautiful traditional acoustic sound, widely travelled afro-fusion band Mokoomba is set for a five month international tour. This follows the release of their third album, Luyando at a fully...
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017
Late last year Takudzwa ‘Tremma’ Mutapi released his first solo 15 track album, Flying Colours, produced and recorded under the Mob Entertainment label. Mob Entertainment is a record label started in 2007 by brothers Tatenda and Takunda...
Friday, April 28th, 2017
Harare Central Rotary Club and Rotary Club of Luzern-Seetal, Switzerland recently held a bonus payment presentation ceremony for artists that took part in the ‘Art for Charity’ project. The project coordinated by the two Rotary clubs raised...
Thursday, April 27th, 2017
Built in the 19th century, the Meikles Mega Market on Robert Mugabe Road is one of the landmark buildings of downtown Harare. Primarily used as a department store in recent years, some of the unused floors have...
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017
Popular local satire show, Zambezi News will launch a new season this month end with another expected in the next few months. This will be the first time Zambezi News producers Magamba Network has released two seasons...
Friday, April 14th, 2017
At a time when the stone sculptor trade seems to be dying due to economic hardships in the country, the newly established virtual gallery, Avac Arts targets distant and international markets through online sales and exhibitions. The...
Friday, April 14th, 2017
In the south-east lowveld of Zimbabwe is the Save Valley Conservation, a nature reserve committed to improving and promoting wildlife management and conservation. It is also home to artist Lin Barrie and her life partner, Clive Stockil,...