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Social media users lash Prophet Java
Self-styled Prophet Passion Java touched off a storm and attracted immediate backlash on social media Saturday after falsely claiming that comedian Madam Boss had succumbed to Covid-19.Java po...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 07:46hrs | 1366 | by Staff reporter
Do cattle outnumber people in Botswana?
If Botswana's cows got their act together they could have ousted President Ian Khama in the election, South African comedian Loyiso Gola joked."There are more cows than people in Botswana, if ...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 08:18hrs | 1807 | by africacheck
Mbudziyadhura's health deteriorates
POPULAR actor Blessing Chimhowa who plays Mbudziyadhura in the Gringo series broadcast on ZBCTV - was rushed to a local clinic in Gweru in the early hours of Wednesday after developing abdominal compl...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 09:57hrs | 4973 | by Staff reporter
Bev, MisRed clash over dancer's real name
With just two weeks into the tightened lockdown, locals are already showing signs of fatigue if the clash between media personality MisRed and raunchy dancer, Bev Sibanda today is anything to go by....Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 17:47hrs | 2181 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi New Year message
New Year Greetings to all!As we leave the year 2020 behind and begin a new year journey in our struggle for freedom in Mthwakazi, it is important to reflect and highlight the obstacles that we...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 19:39hrs | 963 | by Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
Zimbabwe artistes face a bleak 2021
TOMORROW we celebrate the New Year as we wave goodbye to the disastrous 2020.The year 2020 will be remembered as a painful one after the world was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.Caught u...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:38hrs | 74 | by Plot Mhako
Chasi, Ray Vines square off
ALL is set for the much hyped boxing match between former minister Fortune Chasi and comedian Ray Vines at HICC.The match, dubbed "Mukukuzvi versus Chibabest", will be held on Boxing Day and w...Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:49hrs | 1131 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's riot police bashes 11-month baby
POLICE in riot gear on Saturday accidentally struck a baby with a truncheon in Chiredzi barely two days after the world commemorated Human Rights Day on Thursday last week.The 11-month-old bab...Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 07:05hrs | 1597 | by Staff reporter
An open letter to all former Zipra cadres - Response to comments from the president of the MLF
17 December, 2020 Comments on any presentation, debate and indeed on any other body of ideas put forward are one of the cornerstones of what makes us human. It is through such engagements that...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 21:40hrs | 1305 | by Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
An open letter to all former ZIPRA cadres
Greetings to you all! 2020 has been a very challenging year. Many people lost their loved ones to the COVID-19 pandemic and others fell ill due to it. But probably the worst impact of the pand...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 16:47hrs | 1670 | by Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
ZimAchievers Awards light up South Africa
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) honored the year's high achievers at a glittering ceremony held at The Venue Melrose Arch graced by the Zimbabwean Ambassador to South Africa HE David Hamadziripi in Jo...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 11:19hrs | 872 | by Agencies
Fortune Chasi to fight Ray Vines
The former Minister is set to clash with comedian Ray Vines in a boxing match. So he is training for the match. Ray Vines is also training for the match as well but we haven’t seen his video of him ...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 07:57hrs | 4263 | by Staff reporter
Pumula personalities set to be honoured
Bulawayo's arts sector is surely poised for growth as artistes and personalities are slowly being appreciated for the role they play in entertaining and increasing awareness in issues of national inte...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 06:28hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Mbo Mahocs to host ZimAchievers SA event
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) have announced television personality and socialite Mbo Mahocs as the host of the ZororoPhumulani ZAA SA Awards Dinner Gala set for Saturday 5 December at The Venue Mel...Published: 03 Dec 2020 at 16:37hrs | 526 | by Agencies
Mthuli Ncube out of touch with reality
SO much was expected from Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube's 2021 national budget, which was presented yesterday. Yet he delivered very little.Zimbabwe has been badly bat...Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 07:26hrs | 1491 | by Staff reporter
Gringo's son fits in father's shoes
THE captivating performances of the late comedian Lazarus Gringo Boora might not have vanished from the small screen with his death as his firstborn son Taurai, also knownas Gringoldinho, has vowe...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:29hrs | 2985 | by Staff reporter
Can black arts (Kuromba) be sole source of wealth in Zimbabwe?
According to Colin Powell, the first African-American Secretary of State, diplomat and retired general who served as the 65th United States Secretary of State from 2001-2005, a dream does not become r...Published: 15 Nov 2020 at 16:40hrs | 2544 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo (PhD)
A tale of two funerals
THE angel of death has once again struck - it has paid the nation the all but unfamiliar visit.It is not the visit that surprises many, but it is how it stole from the roll-call of the famous ...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 21:24hrs | 996 | by Staff reporter
Chaos mars Gringo burial
THE burial of the late popular comedian Lazarus "Gringo" Boora at his rural home in Rukweza, Rusape, yesterday was marred by chaotic scenes as the family clashed with members of the Johanne Masowe eCh...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:44hrs | 3164 | by Staff reporter
Gringo laid to rest
Comedian Lazarus Boora, better known as Gringo, was yesterday buried at his rural home in Rukweza village, Nyazura, with mourners describing his death as a great loss to the local film industry. ...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:36hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter
National Arts Council mourns 'Gringo'
THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) has joined the nation in mourning the passing on of popular yesteryear actor Lazarus "Gringo" Boora this morning.Gringo (47), succumbed to cancer a...Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 16:11hrs | 1153 | by Staff Reporter
Comedian 'Gringo' dies at 47
HARARE: Veteran comedian Lazarus 'Gringo' Boora has died.Boora (47) who was admitted at Westview Hospital in Zimre Park, Harare died this Monday morning.Dr Johanes Marisa, a physician ...Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 16:03hrs | 3407 | by Staff Reporter
Gringo death rumours dismissed
Comedian and actor Lazarus Boora (Gringo) is still alive and recovering at WestView Medical Centre in Zimre where he is hospitalised. Gringo's doctor Dr Johannes Marisa confirmed the news afte...Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 05:29hrs | 2018 | by Staff reporter
Gringo recovering in hospital
Veteran comedian Lazarus Boora affectionately known as 'Gringo' is recovering in hospital following interventions by government through the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe and the Medical and Dental...Published: 07 Nov 2020 at 18:40hrs | 9939 | by Staff Reporter
Medical practitioners come to Gringo's aid
THE plight of the ailing popular actor and comedian Lazarus "Gringo" Boora has touched the hearts of members of the Medical and Dental Private Practitioners of Zimbabwe Association (MDPPZA) who have d...Published: 05 Nov 2020 at 06:30hrs | 1872 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ally listed amongst 100 'Most Influential Young Africans' of 2020
PR & Rating firm, Avance Media and Africa Youth Awards have announced the 5th annual publication of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans list for 2020. The list is curated to recognise young Af...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 20:54hrs | 3296 | by Staff reporter
Gringo appeals for help after suffering relapse
Veteran comedian Lazarus Boora, known by his legion of fans as Gringo, has fallen sick again after failing to raise money for medication.Gringo, who turned 47 last month, is battling tesnel or...Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 12:56hrs | 3516 | by Staff reportetr
Mkhaya's John Vul'gate challenge goes viral
AUSTRIA-based imbube music exponent Vusa Mkhaya's version of the John Vul'gate challenge went viral over the weekend with the artiste releasing a song Ngiyabongamina to celebrate his birthday....Published: 19 Oct 2020 at 23:39hrs | 1482 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala's daily life at Chikurubi
TODAY as you read this article, Job Sikhala would have woken up at 5:30am from the cold concrete floor that he has been sleeping on since his persecution and incarceration at Chikurubi Maximum Securit...Published: 21 Sep 2020 at 06:51hrs | 3117 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Mugabe striking terribly hard in death
LAST week marked the first anniversary of the death of Robert Gabriel Mugabe, independent Zimbabwe's first president. Arguably one of the world's most shrewd and controversial politicians, the "larger...Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 07:18hrs | 1730 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF comedians
In March this year the governing party appointed a young man into the position of Director of Information. Tafadzwa Mugwadi, a holder of a BSc in Political Science and a MSc in Finance in Internationa...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 14:32hrs | 1810 | by Patrick Gabavu
Comedian mocks Mnangagwa despite fear of reprisal
Victor Mpofu is using satire to shine a light on Zimbabwe's political problems, reaching a growing audience despite living in fear of retribution from President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government....Published: 22 Aug 2020 at 20:20hrs | 7751 | by Staff reporter
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter trends on Twitter
PRESSURE on President Emmerson Mnangagwa escalated yesterday, with politicians and rights groups from the southern African region flagging the deepening crisis in Zimbabwe and worsening rights abuses ...Published: 04 Aug 2020 at 08:28hrs | 6437 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean MTV Base host weighs in on career
The first Zimbabwean television host to be on MTV Base South Africa and MTV Africa, Kimberley Robinson, aka Kim Jayde, says even though her career is often seen as an overnight success, consistent har...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 18:55hrs | 8550 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Comedian mocks Mnangagwa's accent
Comedian mocks Mnangagwa's accent.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCT--0poF28...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 18:09hrs | 5912 | by Staff reporter
Marabha gets blankets from controversial prophet
Comedian Charles Mpalume "Marabha" received donations from the controversial prophet Passion Java in Epworth yesterday.Kapfupi'manager Samuel Manjalima confirmed the donation."I ...Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 12:27hrs | 3923 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Comedians poke fun at Mnangagwa's speeches
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has inspired humourists in the country who are cashing in on his stunts when he addresses the public, the Daily News reports. This comes after Doc Vikela lau...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 07:18hrs | 9990 | by Staff reporter
Comedienne denies anti-Mnangagwa Twitter handle
COMEDIENNE Tyra "Madam Boss" Chikocho yesterday distanced herself from a Twitter handle registered in her trade name which was used to call on Zimbabwean artists to speak out against President Emmerso...Published: 15 Jun 2020 at 07:44hrs | 804 | by Staff reporter
Comedian Machisa dies
Comedian Justice Mushoran'anga populary know as Machisi in Fredy Manjalima's "Kapfupi" drama has died.He was 31.Machisa died on Sunday at his rural home in Mhangura after a...Published: 10 Jun 2020 at 17:31hrs | 3808 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Marabha suffers memory loss
HILARIOUS comedian Charles Mirisi popularly known as Marabha in the arts industry is allegedly suffering from memory loss.Marabha recently reunited with his boss Freddy Manjalima "Kapfupi" in ...Published: 02 Jun 2020 at 14:35hrs | 5742 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa/Tarisai Mudahondo
Umkhula dismisses death rumours
SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean comedians Omkhula member Morris Moyo (pictured right) has dismissed rumours that he had died, saying he suffered a stroke in 2018 after winning an award in Durban....Published: 24 May 2020 at 09:02hrs | 2092 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa using coronavirus as cover for arbitrary rule
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Nelson Chamisa warned that President Emmerson Mnangagwa "opened an avenue to arbitrary rule" when he extended the coronavirus lockdown for an indefinite per...Published: 19 May 2020 at 08:25hrs | 1862 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance demands the unconditional release of its Youth Assembly Leaders
As the People's party, the MDC Alliance is totally appalled and strongly condemns the evil abduction of our Youth Assembly leaders, national Deputy Chairperson Cecilia Chimbiri, Deputy Organising Secr...Published: 14 May 2020 at 14:53hrs | 1567 | by MDC Alliance Department of Communications
VaMayaya is back
Masvingo-based comedian Denice Rusoso, popularly known as VaMayaya is back on the scene as the talkative and funny corrupt police officer. Rusoso was introduced on the screens in 2014 by Sabhuku Vhara...Published: 14 May 2020 at 10:20hrs | 1508 | by Elvis Chibvuri
Covid-19: An alliance of the opposites
Unfolding world developments suggest that times of pandemic are also fertile epistemological moments. Epistemological moments are those times in life when new knowledge and the discovery of new social...Published: 10 May 2020 at 07:33hrs | 147 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena
ZimThrive to host 24-hour virtual festival celebration for Zimbabwe 40th independence
ZimThrive will host a 24-hour music and arts marathon to celebrate Zimbabwe's 40th independence.The diaspora initiative, which had planned a month-long initiative that was scheduled to take pl...Published: 17 Apr 2020 at 10:44hrs | 565 | by Tidi Kwidini
Top Bulawayo comedian in Coronavirus scare
Bulawayo comedian Oliver Keith popularly known as NaJesca sent his social media followers to panic mode after posting on Facebook that he has symptoms associated with the deadly Coronavirus. A...Published: 15 Apr 2020 at 14:51hrs | 2915 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Should Mnanggwa stop making jokes?
There is a question that is being discussed among President Mnangagwa's legion of ardent supporters and loyalists; should the President abandon humour as a device for engaging his audience? Not everyo...Published: 15 Mar 2020 at 09:05hrs | 1270 | by Nick Mangwana
Carl Joshua Ncube: Laughter keeps Zimbabwe going
Top comedian Carl Joshua Ncube says Zimbabweans use laughter as one of the ways to deal with many problems they encounter as a result of the political and economic crisis in the country.Ncube ...Published: 08 Mar 2020 at 09:03hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Stadia ban provides fodder for jesters
CONFEDERATION of African Football (CAF)'s ban of local stadia- the National Sports in Harare, Barbourfields in Bulawayo and Mandava- from hosting international soccer matches has attracted the attenti...Published: 03 Mar 2020 at 07:33hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
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