By Alfred Tembo – BULAWAYO – United kingdom based documentary filmmaker has been speaking to shout-africa.com said, HIFA has the international substance that the world is raring to be part of. “As a film maker, through experience, l found the pleasure in documenting HIFA. This enlightens people in other parts of the world on what Zimbabwe has, in terms of arts tourism. HIFA’s international reputable texture can be compared to other international festivals in Europe” The Polish extracted filmmaker said, “After all HIFA is unique and exceptional, for the reason that it is well organized and well coordinated, which are the essence... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, November 27th 2011 |
By Alfred Tembo – BULAWAYO – Zimbabwean film has continues to brace evidence that will soon develop into the country’s largest artistic to income generating business, following a sharp rise in the number of young energetic filmmakers taking the podium of the once male dominated business. Lately it was Davis Guzha, Tafadzwa Muzondo, and Stephen Chifunyise, in the theater who have been the talk of the business, till now when the country has witnessed the emerging of Nonhlalo Dube, a Bulawayo based filmmaker. At the age of 24, Dube has what it takes to occupy better space of Zimbabwe’s big... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, November 27th 2011 |
By Alfred Tembo – GWERU – Mercy Nhauranwa (24) one of Gweru’s dotted and scattered many artist has dismissed rumors that she traded paint brush for a lavish fashion enterprising job as means to make ends meet at the time when the hostile industry demands the bold hearted to stand upright. In an interview, she said that in as much as people expect a lot to effect new initiatives around us, we have got life outside arts that demands us to also contribute immensely; hence people will always say things in areas they assume one puts up with short comings.... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, November 27th 2011 |
By Alan Rushesha – The continued power cuts perpetrated by the parastatal company- ZESA Holding has brought social and economic unrest to many self-employed people in Chitungwiza who relied heavily on this type of energy. Sekuru Madziva, a qualified welder felt deprived by the ongoing load-shedding schedules currently hitting the country. As he sat on a bench a few metres away from his make-shift workshop erected at his home, his face reflected a complete picture of someone who was distracted. Sekuru Madziva continuously scratched his bald head whilst sipping to his favourite opaque beer. ‘I was sitting here for more than six... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, November 24th 2011 |
By Kenneth Matimaire – ZIMBABWE – Growing up with strong aspirations to become a musician at a time when there were no facilities and recording studios in Kwekwe to achieve this dream, arts advocate Tawanda ‘Bantuman i’ Jumo is striving to lay the foundation he never had for young and aspiring artists. The 36 years old artist decided to go against the grain by identifying, nurturing and supporting untapped talent in Kwekwe. To make this initiative a living reality, Jumo established Duemosteel Enta10ment in 2004, which has grown to become the most prominent entertainment powerhouse in the Midlands province. The... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, November 20th 2011 |
