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Dickson Bandera Renowned environmental musician Pax Gomo has teamed up with Christ the King Daramombe High School to produce a powerful set of conservation-themed songs, marking a milestone in the use of music as an educational and advocacy tool for environmental stewardship. The collaboration birthed an inspiring three-track EP officially launched during the school’s Speech…
Award-winning singer and R&B artist Shashl By Dickson Bandera Award-winning singer and R&B artist Shashl has promised an unforgettable, high-energy performance at the upcoming Nubian Notes Concert, scheduled for 8 November 2025 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). The concert, organised by Gateway Stream Media in partnership with ZAR Events, is a celebration of…
By Dickson Bandera Tickets for the upcoming NUBIAN NOTES – A Celebration of Women in Music concert are selling fast, with organisers predicting a full house at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on November 8. The show will feature an all-female lineup of performers, but both men and women are invited to attend. Designed…
Highfield Zimbabwe Grounds is the best place to be this weekend! By Julius Idrissa Manganda Highfield’s Zimbabwe Grounds came alive this Friday as the Love Zimbabwe Festival kicked off, drawing thousands who poured into the iconic venue to celebrate a rich blend of faith, music, culture, and community spirit. The event aimed to promote unity,…
By Dickson Bandera HARARE- Communities across the capital were on Friday treated to music, performances, and interactive activities as the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, together with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), staged roadshows to build momentum for this year’s World Tourism Day celebrations. The awareness campaign, which brought high-energy entertainment to neighborhoods, aimed…
By Dickson Bandera The world’s largest book fair, the Frankfurter Buchmesse (Frankfurt Book Fair), will once again draw global attention when it opens its 77th edition from 15–19 October 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. More than just a marketplace for books, the fair has grown into an international platform for cultural exchange, political debate, and technological…
By Dickson Bandera When Mr. Simbarashe Gwawawa speaks about modelling, his words carry the weight of conviction. To him, the runway is not just a strip of polished floor lit by flashing cameras—it is a platform of empowerment, a stage for cultural pride, and a springboard for national development. “Modelling promotes our fashion, markets our…
By Dickson Bandera The streets of Mutare are set to burst into life this Saturday, September 6, as the Sanganai/Kumbanai Carnival and Street Party transforms the city into a vibrant hub of music, food, and cultural celebration. The carnival procession will commence at Lenon Hotel and conclude at Meikles Park, offering a spectacular parade filled…
The late businessman and music promoter Joseph “Mutangaz” Mutangadura By Dickson Bandera Talented mbira musician Gushungo has expressed shock and sorrow over the death of businessman and music promoter Joseph “Mutangaz” Mutangadura, who was fatally shot by armed robbers at his Lisheen Estate farmhouse in Ruwa on 17 August. Gushungo, who performed several times at…
By Brenda Mazhambe For more than three decades, the Children’s Performing Arts Workshop (CHIPAWO) has stood as one of Zimbabwe’s most influential arts education institutions. Founded in 1989, CHIPAWO has become a cradle of creativity, confidence, and cultural pride for thousands of young Zimbabweans. What began modestly as a small community-based initiative has blossomed into…