Holy Ten rape charge withdrawn as lawyer says complainant admitted lying to police The State has withdrawn a rape charge against Zimbabwean musician Mukudzei Chitsama, popularly known as Holy Ten, before he entered a plea, saying there was insufficient evidence to proceed with a prosecution. The decision was announced at the Harare court on November […]

CHITUNGWIZA – William “Gweshegweshe” Matenga spent what would become his final Friday in familiar company, talking about household electricity and playing snooker at a local spot in Zengeza 5. By that evening, the veteran actor had fallen ill. Within hours, his family was facing not only the sudden loss of a father and community figure, […]

William “Kachule” Dangirwa once danced before packed crowds as part of Orchestra Mberikwazvo band fronted by Alick ‘Baba Shero’ Macheso. Now, aged 43 and raising four children, he says he is struggling to make ends meet by moulding bricks and is willing to accept food from well-wishers. The former dancer is appealing to Macheso to […]

MultiChoice will split sport from entertainment, lower the entry barrier for selected football and introduce new monthly packages from 5 November. DStv subscribers in Zimbabwe are set for one of the biggest changes to the pay-TV service in years, with MultiChoice preparing to replace its familiar package structure with a line-up built around sport, movies, […]

Zimbabwean musician First Farai says the late sungura star Tongai “Dhewa” Moyo still visits him in dreams, offering advice that continues to guide his work. The revelation comes as fans and fellow musicians mark 15 years since Moyo’s death, with his songs and influence still present in the country’s music scene. Moyo, founder of Utakataka […]

Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo has returned to Zimbabwe after an absence of nearly eight years, arriving in Harare to a high-profile reception ahead of two private performances linked to businessman Wicknell Chivayo and musician Jah Prayzah. The 81-year-old Chimurenga music legend landed at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on Tuesday evening after his travel plans were […]

Jah Prayzah’s wedding has become the centre of a major Zimbabwean music gathering, with veteran football commentator Charles “CNN” Mabika bringing together about 30 musicians to record a special song for the singer and his bride, Rufaro. The song, titled “Makorokoto Jah Prayzah na Rufaro”, has united performers from different generations. It was recorded at […]

Bryn Taurai Mteki, the sculptor, musician and politician better known as Sekuru Tau, has had household property attached and sold after a dispute over school fees for his primary school-going child. The property was seized following proceedings in the High Court of Zimbabwe under case number HC1817/26. The child attends Direct Contact School in Harare, […]

Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo is facing a US$50,000 High Court claim after his former publicist accused him and band manager Cuthbert Chiromo of making defamatory statements that portrayed him as a witch, thief and manipulator. The court action emerged as businessman Wicknell Chivayo used a lavish US$108,000 gift package to bring musician Selmor Mtukudzi together with […]

HARARE — Youth minister Tinoda Machakaire has issued a strong warning to comedian Admire Mushambi, better known as Mama Vee, after the cross-dressing performer was accused of disregarding Zimbabwe’s cultural sensitivities and using social media content to provoke the authorities. Machakaire delivered the warning in a Facebook comment directed at Mushambi, whose comic videos feature […]