By Jeffrey Muvundusi – BULAWAYO based author Ishmail Penyai who last year made news when he published a collection of Ndau poems is back again with another poetry anthology but this time an English version. The anthology entitled Scarlet Memories which was published by Dzekanyi Publications in Chimanimani was officially launched on Wednesday in the city. The 47 year old writer told this reporter that the latest literature product was a result of his insatiable appetite to write and contribute to the enrichment of literature in the country. “I am glad that finally my book Scarlet Memories which is my... Continue Reading
Sarah Van de Ruit, a model signed with Model Management International has scooped the Miss May prize in the ongoing global pageant G Tel-Face of Zimbabwe competition, fending off challenges from close contender, Cynthia Qongo who finished as a runner up. The Harare born beauty’s success follows last month’s crowning of Miss April, Cyprus based siren Lethukuthula Sibanda, a close relation of the iconic Miss Universe-Zimbabwe 1996, Langa Sibanda. A former student of Peter House School in Marondera, Sarah has been a model since the age of 16 after being spotted by Judith Williams who runs Model Management International a... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey Muvundusi in Bulawayo – TWO Bulawayo based artists Bhekumusa Moyo and Mgcini Nyoni are set to represent Zimbabwe at one of Malawi’s major arts showcase, Mwezi Wawala International Arts and Theatre Festival. The 2012 edition of the multi-discipline arts jamboree in the neighbouring country is scheduled to run for three days thus from August 31 to September 2. Moyo, famous for his controversial Gukurahundi play, the years before and after, 1983 will however not be taking his playwright skills to the festival but his other talent as a poet. On spoken word, Moyo who calls himself the Protest poet... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey Muvundusi – VISUAL arts enthusiasts in the City of Kings will have an exceptional prospect to witness classic talents by female artists as they showcase their distinguished works during an art exhibition slated for Saturday June 2 at Suburbs, a low density suburb in the city. The exhibition titled “On the Stoep” will have a collection of a diversity of artistic pieces by 15 female painters all drawn from the second largest city. National Gallery in Bulawayo director Voti Thebe will be the guest of honour at the occasion. Jeanette Johnson who is the brains behind the five year... Continue Reading
…..It is wine that will bring us together, not politicians. – GUGULETHU, CAPE TOWN, 29 MAY 2012 – Glamour and love was the name of the day at the 2nd annual TOPS Gugulethu Wine Festival on the Rooftop of the Gugulethu Square Mall on 25 and 26 May 2012. With 3485 people attending the wine festival over the two evenings, which is over 1000 more people than last year, the glamorous of all ages, race and cultures sipped their way through the wide selection of over 300 wines spreading the love wherever they went. With every shade of colour, economic status and culture... Continue Reading
