By Jeffrey Muvundusi – Bulawayo: Upcoming female playwright from Bulawayo Nonhlalo Dube who continues to make positive strides in the theatrical scene will for the first time have her new play showcased at the upcoming Harare International Festival of Arts (HIFA) that has been penciled for next month. The 25 year old Dube will see her work, which is her second one titled It Never Rains being premiered at the internationally acclaimed arts fiesta after her debut piece, a television drama series became a success. The 13 episode drama called Yeyeni Bantu directed by Styx Mhlanga which was screened on... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, April 16th 2012 |
By Samuel Chamboko – During the week when we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of our country’s independence, I have decided to take a step back and pay my respects to 10 people who, in my opinion, have pioneered, persevered against the odds and made successes of their lives. Some of these are people who have dedicated great parts of their lives to serving civic society and left indelible landmarks on our country and society in general. In recent years, our country has received a lot of ‘stick’ and bad publicity, for political upheavals, economic turmoil and shortages. There is, however,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, April 14th 2012 |
By Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo – Zimbabwe Achievers Awards has announced Econet Mobile UK, a subsidiary of Econet Wireless International, one of Africa’s largest telecommunications operators, as a co-sponsor for the second edition of the prestigious event scheduled for Saturday, 28 April 2012.”Econet Mobile UK is proud to support The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards for a second year running in a bid to recognise those in the diaspora who are accomplishing great things and also playing a critical role in changing lives back home. This is in line with Econet’s broad strategy for social and community investment. It is through programs like these, that Econet supports a diverse range... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Friday, April 13th 2012 |
Maureen Bennett would you like to introduce yourself to Shout-Africa readers, please? Thank you I am happy to be here on this useful platform. What does this nomination at the Zim Achievers awards mean to you and your business? I am honoured and humbled to have been nominated in this category among some talented individuals. As entrepreneur we work extra hard and it’s nice to get appreciation from my own community. Well , my business will get a lot of exposure and hopefully this will increase revenues this year. 2. Are you familiar with some of the other nominees in your... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, April 11th 2012 |
By Alfred Tembo – Rising sensational jazz music star Tinashe Wellington Davira is expected to drop a scorcher of an album, as a seasonal offering to his delighted supportive fans. The project titled Kukurukura, will be unveiled this month at gig in Gweru where Deep Roots has been tipped to be one of the local supporting acts to superstar Oliver Mtukudzi and dendera prodigy Suluman Chimbetu. Although the artist is not being open about the development, he is said to be waiting for the right time. According to reports Davira has for the past few months in the studio working on this specific project which yet... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, April 3rd 2012 |
