By Alan Rushesha – The Harare International Festival of the Arts ended on a high note with United States based violinist Cornelius Duffalo staging his first show in Africa. Others were left haunted with the scary images while others get to realise that nightmares and the dream world really exist. The talented violinist left a new marvel in Harare with his life-like moving pictures which were seen on the screen while playing the music. He gave a five-star performance with his music accompanied by imagery and videos to explain the concept. It was a very important day to the history... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, May 15th 2012 |
The Elizabeth Chanakira Cancer Trust (ECCT) which was founded in Zimbabwe in May 2011, recently launched its first worldwide fundraising campaign, “Sponsor a Zimbabwean Cancer Patient”. Cancer is now the leading cause of death globally, with 70% of deaths occurring in developing countries. According to the Zimbabwe National Cancer Registry, it is the leading cause of death in Zimbabwe, above HIV/AIDS. The ECCT’s missions are to raise awareness of cancer amongst Zimbabweans, raise awareness of Natural Health & Fitness for a healthier population and fundraise for marginalised Zimbabwean cancer sufferers. The Sponsor a Zimbabwean Cancer Patient campaign aims to sponsor... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, May 13th 2012 |
By Sthandwa Ncube – Harare, May 2012: Two Zimbabwean young women activists on Tuesday called for more aggressive local outreach by government and non-governmental actors to ensure adequate and full representation of issues affecting women. They further noted that government should be held accountable for promoting and respecting women’s rights. “There is need to provide more information about how individuals and organisations can know more about the UN Commission on the Status of Women, as well as participate in the local processes leading to it,” said Lucy Mazingi, director of the Youth Empowerment Trust. Mazingi and fellow activist Grace Chirenje... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, May 13th 2012 |
By Kenneth Matimaire – Talented afro-pop star in the making Que Montana has been consolidating his base in the South African music market with the assistance of his new label – CoolSpot. Many foreign artists have cried foul after signing with big record labels after their expectations failed to materialise. To avoid such shortcomings, CoolSpot has been laying down a strong foundation for Que Montana in order for him to function well within the SA music industry. CoolSpot has been making all necessary procedures and requirements to cover Que’s welfare as well as the expansion of his music fanbase. According to... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, May 13th 2012 |
Harare – United States based musical group Ruzivo concluded their visit in Zimbabwe on Wednesday by spending time with students from St. Giles Special School in Harare, where they donated $3,000 worth of marimba equipment. “We are so touched by the culture and the music and we are so happy to be doing this,” said Dana Moffett, a member of the musical group. “We have been doing a musical exchange for a number of years with our culture program, but this exchange started when Ruzivo fundraised and built the notes (for the marimbas) in the United States and brought them... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, May 13th 2012 |
