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The unstoppable multi-awards winner Shihan Wilfred Mashaya By Dickson Bandera Budva, Montenegro – Zimbabwean martial arts icon Shihan Wilfred “Zim Ninja” Mashaya has been awarded the prestigious Weapon Champion of the Year title at the World Humanitarian Martial Arts Festival and Seminar held in Budva, Montenegro, over the weekend. Mashaya received the award from Festival…
Young, Confident and Determined: Model Seven-year-old model Tarrenlee Hodera By Dickson Bandera MUTARE – Seven-year-old model Tarrenlee Hodera stole the spotlight at the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanayi World Tourism Expo Carnival held in Mutare on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Tarrenlee, who is preparing to represent Zimbabwe at the Toto Miss Africa Pageant in Kenya in April 2026, impressed…
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 Mutare is set to rejoin Zimbabwe’s air map as Air Zimbabwe reintroduces passenger flights to the Eastern Highlands city, complementing the existing road and rail networks. The national airline has announced daily return flights between Harare and Mutare ahead of the 2025 Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanayi World Tourism Expo. The service will operate from September…
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…
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe will host the 2025 Sanganai Hlanganani/Kumbanayi World Tourism Expo from 10–12 September 2025 at the Mutare Sports Club, bringing together over 400 exhibitors including airlines, tour operators, hotels, safari companies, and national tourism boards. Organised by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), the Expo connects local tourism players with international buyers and…
By Dickson Bandera Amid intensified efforts to strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems, Zimbabwe on Thursday launched the Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS), a landmark initiative designed to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public procurement. The program aims to align government procurement processes with international standards, ensuring fair competition and the prudent use of…
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 Reginald Tapfumaneyi Harare – The Ambassador of Indonesia to Zimbabwe and Zambia, His Excellency Arief Hidayat, on Tuesday hosted a special engagement with alumni and prospective students at the Indonesian Embassy in Harare. The interactive event formed part of the commemorations for Indonesia’s 80th Independence anniversary. Ambassador Hidayat, who recently assumed his duties 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…