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Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected] TOURISM expert Bekezela “Beks” Ndlovu is no stranger to accolades with his illustrious career seeing him garner more than five awards and his recent nomination for a shot at one of the upcoming Regenerative Travel Impact Awards cements his legacy. These honours are a celebration of persons and initiatives that have a positive […]

NEVER have I ever thought that a cocktail can be made from opaque beer. Cocktails are all about experimenting but never did it cross my mind that a cocktail could be whipped up from opaque beer. I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and happened to come across a post by James Mparutsa, the […]

Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected] THE local ramp business is set to get a dose of Namibian touch as modeling agency Jinels Models and Chico Fashions are set to scout for talent in Harare and Bulawayo. In Harare, the search was conducted yesterday (Friday) at Robinson House while in Bulawayo, registration for models will be done tomorrow (Sunday) […]

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected]  Njabulo Mlilo (12) has Osteogenesis Imprefecta, which has left him with brittle bones, but that hasn’t prevented him from working towards building a solid music career. Njabulo, who is a Grade Six pupil at Senondo Primary School, was diagnosed with the condition at the age of five. A genetic bone condition called Osteogenesis […]

Angela Sibanda, [email protected] WHAT started as a ‘substitute show’ to fill the void left by the cancelled Vusa Mkhaya Experience turned into an unforgettable night at this year’s Intwasa Arts Festival. Aptly named the “Music Concert”, the event featured live bands that breathed life into the stage, igniting the crowd’s enthusiasm as they sang along to […]

Leonard Ncube, Online Reporter LEGENDARY South African musician Freddy Gwala will visit Victoria Falls on 6 October for a tour of the maginificent Falls ahead of launch of his highly anticipated career 19th album titled “IParole” in Bulawayo the following day. Being a people’s person who loves people, and his music inspired by people, Gwala, […]

Harare Bureau  Organisers of the popular local awards show dubbed National Arts and Merit Awards (NAMA) have said the next edition, the 22nd, will be held in Bulawayo at ZITF Hall Number 3 on February 24, 2024, running under the theme “Kwa22.” Addressing media at their offices in Belgravia, Harare, National Arts Council of Zimbabwe […]

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] HAVING been a part of the Miss Universe Zimbabwe pageant winners, Amanda Mpofu, a model from Bulawayo, has permanently inscribed her name in the annals of the nation’s modelling profession. Twelve participants competed in the pageant, which was held again after a 22-year absence. The victors on the evening were Amanda Ziyambi […]

Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected] OUTSTANDING self-taught make-up artist (MUA) from Bulawayo, Elinah Mangena, is getting set for a five-day make-up masterclass to assure the emergence of a new generation of aesthetically-inclined individuals. Before opening her “ES Mangena Make-up and Beauty Academy,” Mangena will make her next stop at the upscale Masterclass scheduled for 2 to 6 […]

Angela Sibanda, [email protected] THEATRE enthusiasts and performers in Bulawayo have praised this year’s Intwasa festival addition for bringing the international play Hedy: The life and inventions of Hedy Lamarr to the city. The festival began on Tuesday with three locations set aside for a series of art activities and skill-building workshops that will last until […]

Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected] MZANSI artistes Babes Wodumo and Freddy Gwala have touched down at the Joshua Nkomo International Airport on Thursday evening as they are set to perform at the inaugural Ultra Beer Festival on Saturday at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The pair are set to be joined on Friday by Platform One. In separate […]

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] TALENTED music producer and artist Mr Brown is scheduled to perform at the Gwanda Summer Party event, which will take place in the mining town the following month. The event is being organised by Phoenix Entertainment and DTL Records and will take place on 7 October at the well-known Tshisanyama. Also lined up […]

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] THE first-ever Mr and Miss Albinism Southern Africa pageant, which will take place in Zimbabwe next month, has announced a diverse lineup of brilliant performers. Partygoers will be entertained by PJ Powers, a special guest act, as well as performances by Baba Mechanic Manyeruke, Dino Mudondo, Willom Tight, Mbeu, RoyalKizzie, Mangwenya Diana Samkange, […]

Mthabisi Tshuma in Harare ARTISTES from Matabeleland region in particular Bulawayo and Matabeleland South provinces are in Harare where there are billed to perform at the Shoko Festival that kicked off this Thursday morning. The artistes arrived in Harare on Monday evening where they started rehearsals on Tuesday at the one of the venues for […]