Harare, January 26, 2012: The United States Embassy invites all Upper Six Level students in Zimbabwe to submit entries to the Black History Essay contest. Deadline is February 10, 2012. To participate in the contest, students must submit a 500 word essay on the topic: “Using inspiration from African and African American achievers, answer this question for yourself and for Zimbabwe…What can I do?” Essays should be submitted to high school authorities who will select two winning essays (one by a girl and one by a boy) for submission to harare@educationusa.info with the subject line “Black History Month Essay Contest.” Alternatively, the winning essays... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, January 26th 2012 |
Harare, January 24, 2012: A Chicago-based jazz band, “The Dennis Luxion / Michael Raynor Quartet”, will visit Zimbabwe this weekend to perform live shows at cultural centers in Harare and Chitungwiza as well as conduct workshops with local musicians. The group’s tour to Zimbabwe is facilitated by the United States Embassy through the U.S. Department of State’s “The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” program, coordinated by Jazz at Lincoln Center. “We are excited to share American jazz music in Zimbabwe. We are especially happy that The Dennis Luxion/ Michael Raynor Quartet’s visit to Zimbabwe comes just days before February, which is... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, January 25th 2012 |
By Kenneth Matimaire – ZIMBABWE – Jamaican artistes are less demanding than American and European musicians, resulting in local promoters opting to host the former said C&A Entertainment boss. Clint Robinson’s statement comes as some music analysts have criticised the continuous promotion of Jamaican artists in the country. Others went on to pre-empt a reggae-dancehall fatigue due to the influx of musicians from the Caribbean Island within Zimbabwe’s borders. Jamaican big acts such as Sizzla Kalonji, Capleton, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Sean Paul, TOK, Luciano, Red Rat amongst a host of others have performed in the country. Robinson’s entertainment powerhouse... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, January 21st 2012 |
By Alfred Tembo – Tawanda Michael Mukoko, Deep Roots musical ensemble has taken up a spiritual path in addition to his well mastered musical career which he built lately in the circular music. Speaking to Shout-Africa.com Mukoko said being a founding member of the Vatican Delegates has brought him closer to God. “It is great for men to find your purpose in the services of the Lord. We have done all great thing that can be expected of us, but with God they are nothing until we find our purposes in his services” said Mukoko. Vatican Delegates performed at the Catholic Christmas Carols, held... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, December 24th 2011 |
Harare, December 16th 2011: The United States government is banking on innovations and technology from Africa to address the challenge of climate change with the Apps4Africa: Climate Challenge Program. The Apps4Africa competition will be rolled out to countries in Southern Africa in 2012 according to a senior United States government official. “This approach echoes President Obama’s statement in Ghana in 2009 that the future of Africa is in the hands of the African people. Appsfor Africa is allowing Africans to come together and discuss the challenges, explore applications and respond to those challenges using technical solutions developed in Africa,” said... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, December 22nd 2011 |
