By Kenneth Matimaire – MUTARE – The country’s hip hop industry has witnessed a steady flow of emcees emerging over the past decades, varying in their degree of success. Though it is unclear on who to honour for the progress of the genre, credit should be equated to some of the prominent local rap gods, Metaphysics, Mau Mau, the late King Pinn and Mizchif for putting the country on the global market. After the successive dominance of these rap gurus, the country has been waiting for a new breed of MCs to fit in their shoes and propel “rhythm and... Continue Reading
HARARE beauty, Melissa Moyo has won the Miss August crown in the ongoing Gtel – Face of Zimbabwe competition becoming one of the 12 monthly finalists who will contest for the Face of Zimbabwe crown on December 15 at the HICC. The win follows the crowning last month of SA based model, Yeukai Goremusandu who won the Miss July slot. Melissa, who fended off competition from several other hopefuls, was ecstatic following the announcement, attributing her win to the huge support she received from the voting public, “A million thanks to all those who voted for me and supported me... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa correspondent – Young and promising debater Primrose Fadzai Mahlatini said she has high hopes of raising her country’s flag at the forthcoming World Universities Debate Championship slated for Berlin in Germany should she qualify for the scholarship. Mahlatini a Nugget debate and public speaking champion (2007) told shout-africa.com that she had kept her practicing routine ahead of the confirmation of scholarship of those attending to be announced late September. “I am confident that all will be well and a praying that l get accepted for this prestigious event. “l believe all will be in order, and should l get accepted... Continue Reading
Zimfest Harare hosts RainDance – The International Concert on Saturday 22 December 2012 and today announced the artist line-up. Showcasing some of Zimbabwe’s hottest talent from home and abroad the star studded line up will take over Harare Sports Club. Confirmed artists include Rusike Brothers – whose comeback album is hotly anticipated later this year, African dancehall ambassador Jusa Dementor (UK), Chikwata 263 and Evicted Angus featuring Amara Brown. The annual festival will also see Hip Hop star – Synik, Chris Wright, Jah Prayzah and Hope Masike who is currently on tour in Europe as well as multiple award-winning singer/songwriter Cynthia Mare (UK). Zimfest also announces the DJ line up... Continue Reading
By Yolanda Ndlovu – Harare, August 27, 2012: Many of Zimbabwe’s top athletes have benefitted from sports scholarships to various United States colleges and universities, a U.S. Embassy education official said on Friday. “U.S. colleges and universities provide over 150,000 sports-based scholarships worth more than $600 million from a field of 35 sports each year. In Zimbabwe, this past year alone, nearly 100 students were awarded scholarships of which over ten were sports-based scholarships,” said Rebecca Ziegler Mano, the U.S. Embassy’s EducationUSA advisor in a presentation on a “How to Apply for a Sports Scholarship” at the Embassy’s Eastgate auditorium.... Continue Reading
