Harare – Four Zimbabwean journalists who attended the 2012 International AIDS Conference (IAC) in the U.S. July 22-27 hailed the gathering but noted that Zimbabwe, well regarded for its ability to harness resources for HIV and AIDS, still has a lot to learn to effectively utilize local and international resources. “When everyone at the conference was talking about ending the epidemic I was shocked because of the challenges that we are experiencing in Zimbabwe,” said Masimba Biriwasha, writer and journalist on public health issues. “The point that was being made was that we have made so much progress over two... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, August 12th 2012 |
By Alfred Tembo – RISING urban sensational grooves artiste, Mugove Edwin Gwasunda has composed an exceptional anthem for Gweru side Hardbody Football club in an attempt to lure support for the feeble side that struggles to keep a float in the country’s top flight league. Hardbody turned to be a smile for its supporters in Gweru early this season when it was promoted in the tightly contested high ranks of Zimbabwe’s best football team. The Premiership Soccer League (PSL), contender will delight at the track, a that has been logged in Muggoh G’s debut album that he said has been... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, August 12th 2012 |
By Alan Rushesha – Famous arts practitioner and musician Albert Nyathi said artist should desist from openly partaking in politically motivated functions as it destroys the main core of music in society. “Music has the effect of influencing the society easily and is bound to spread very fast. Our role as musicians is to ensure that we perform to the benefit of the economic growth, said Nyathi. This came out clearly in a discussion forum held in the capital based on the role of arts in a society. The debate was also polished by well- known playwright and culture analyst... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, August 8th 2012 |
Popular southern African music, sport and culture festival Zimfest looks set to make a strong return to the London festival scene with a new venue and a fresh new impetus. Adored as a summer highlight for diasporian southern Africans and their Brit hosts alike, Zimfest celebrates life outdoors through its diverse music and cultural offers, sports tourneys and African cuisines with the famed traditional braai (BBQ) at its heart. Zimfest coordinator, Hilton Mendelsohn, said: “This development is a mark of the festival’s growth as an event and a popular fixture on the London calendar. “Apart from the change of venue, the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, August 8th 2012 |
Chaminuka (Zimbabwe Superhero), is the brand new EP by battle-hardened cypher rapper mUnetsi this summer. Since making his recording debut in 2007 with the underground classic, Muzukuru Wagogo, mUnetsi, has undeniably become one of African rap music’s hottest artists, thanks to an infinite streak of mixtapes and performances at prestigious gigs; and features on high-profile projects. mUnetsi a.k.a SVR has proven his mettle over time from destroying opponents in battle, beef, wax and performing live. Reputed for his top-of-the-dome freestyle skills, mUnetsi had been burning up stages for a decade before his first album even came out. He returns this year with Chaminuka (Zimbabwe Superhero), a six-track EP which has been laid... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, August 8th 2012 |
