The German artistic foundation kunst:raum sylt quelle, in cooperation with the Goethe Institut South Africa, have announced their 2010 competition for southern African artists. The competition is open to artists of all disciplines from Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Swaziland. The competition asks how Southern African writers, artists, choreographers, musicians and theatre-makers see their art in the context of the society they live in? What are the fundamental issues of their countries, and what ideas do they have for solving them. The winner of the “Sylt Quelle Cultural Award for Southern Africa” will receive 10,000... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, September 6th 2010 |
Nyaya yacho inoti: “Mumwe mukadzi wekuNational ku Mbare anonzi akaitirwa manenji chaiwo nechikomba chake icho chinonzi chakasiya chaitira tsvina muupfu senzira yokumupfidzisa mushure mekunge chabhadhariswa mari yakawanda yokupanana bonde….” Classic Kwayedza.
Publish Date: Monday, September 6th 2010 |
Under the arrangement, Harare will issue all its undocumented nationals in South Africa with proper documents, laying the ground for Pretoria to give them necessary permits. The South African government has finally agreed to issue all illegal Zimbabweans with relevant permits, but warns those who fail to obtain the documents face deportation starting next year. Government spokesperson Themba Maseko said Thursday that illegal Zimbabweans will be given appropriate documentation provided they have valid Zimbabwean papers. Under the new arrangement, Harare will issue all its undocumented nationals in South Africa with proper documents, laying the ground for Pretoria to give them... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, September 4th 2010 |
By Martin Chemhere – The Midlands Arts and Culture Festival (MACfest) 2010 programme was recently unveiled by the organizers and reveals exciting and diverse activities aimed at impressing both artists and culture enthusiasts. It will be staged from 29 September to 2 October around the city and surrounding areas. Describing itself as “a place of arts and culture where people meet, explore and create music, dance, theatre, drama, literary arts, visual arts, film and cultural heritage” it promises to reflect that premise, given the cross section of represented activities. The festival’s rich programme opens with a parade through Gweru City... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 |
By Own Correspondent – Tommorrow, Tuesday 31 August marks the official launch of a historic peace building initiative to be spearheaded by four civil society organizations, Centre for Community Development in Zimbabwe (CCDZ), Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP), Victims Action Committee (VAC) and Restoration of Human Rights Zimbabwe (ROHR) under the banner “YOU AND I CAN MAKE PEACE HAPPEN’’. The drive behind the project is to promote peace, tolerance and national healing among Zimbabweans during the critical time of transformation. The launch is expected to be graced by various stakeholders among them government officials, members of the diplomatic... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, August 30th 2010 |
