Kevin James churns out a hit
Tinashe Kusema The Big & Small Screen — ADMITTEDLY, over the years I have been very hard on Kevin James and his unique blend of “fat jokes” inspired movies. Both on and off this column, I have...
View ArticlePriscilla dumps Zimbabwe Fashion Week
Robin Chaibva — AFTER calling off the 2016 edition of the event, founder of Zimbabwe Fashion Week (ZFW), Priscilla Chigariro-Gessen, has sold the franchise to investors. Speaking to Style Corner,...
View Article‘Jamboree’ says it all
Prince Mushawevato — SULUMAN “Sulu” Chimbetu’s ingenuity combined with his never say die spirit is certainly going to see the dendera crooner perpetually transcend confines. The musician has colossal...
View Article‘I’m an artiste not an entertainer’
Takudzwa Chihambakwe — “ENTERTAINERS hunger for huge audiences and seek to be popular with the masses so as to maximise revenues from recordings and performances. To compete, they then require a...
View ArticleTailor made make-up for black women
Fatima Bulla — THE cosmetology industry is a multi-billion dollar project thanks to a massive buy in by women who spend lavishly to keep up their appearances. With its roots traced to European...
View ArticleXmas decorations from recycled materials
THE holidays are here! It is time for family, time for friends, time for good food and time for shopping. If once this time of the year inspired people to relax at home around the fire, today it puts...
View ArticleRefugee that became a star
Andrew Moyo — WHILE Zimbabwe has been celebrating achievements by local actors who have made it big on the international scene; the likes of Danai Gurira, Tongayi Chirisa and Leroy Gopal — there is one...
View ArticleHow to escape a city Christmas
Mtandazo Dube Leisure Editor — THIS year, avoid bickering relatives, rice and chicken or that boring village Christmas where all your distant kin converge at your rural home for a free feast and some...
View ArticleThe national emblem of Zimbabwe
Andrew Mangwarara — OUR country’s vegetation deserves a special place in the world of flora – with the likes of flame lily few can dispute that fact. Gloriosa superba is the national emblem of...
View ArticleAll about partying today!
Andrew Moyo Leisure Reporter — THERE are a few special days throughout the year that many people the world over anticipate, let alone plan for. Today, December 25, is one of those days as the country...
View ArticleIt’s Vic Falls Carnival time again
…as sungura king Alick Macheso makes debut Andrew Moyo Leisure Reporter — One of the most exciting music festivals on the continent, the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival kicks off this Thursday with loads of...
View ArticleThe defiant rural Xmas spirit
Africa Moyo — BORN at Mnene Mission Hospital in Mberengwa district over 30 years ago, I spent most of my time in the rural areas. As I grew up, the most exciting time was Christmas. New clothes and...
View ArticleIt’s ‘Fill up the HICC’ again
. . . as we say goodbye 2016 enter 2017 Andrew Moyo Leisure Reporter — THIS coming Saturday around midnight we officially say goodbye to the year 2016. Consequently, celebratory parties have be...
View ArticleDreamstar strikes right chords
Andrew Moyo Leisure Reporter — TALENT search show, Dreamstar, is destined for greater heights if the recently held 2016 edition is anything to go by. What an event the organisers delivered. The talent...
View ArticleThe endangered cycads
Andrew Mangwarara — ONE of my favourite group of plants are cycads – ancient relics. Cycads inspire a sense of awe and intrigue due to their architecture and are therefore one of the most abused group...
View ArticleChipawo produces Christ’s birth story
Takudzwa Chihambakwe — FORGET about the manger laden with donkeys and sheep or an angel in a glowing white gown appearing to the Virgin Mary during the B.C era — replace that with a current set-up, and...
View ArticleGood deed gone wrong
Mai Chisamba let me just dive right into it, my husband is a really mean person who rarely helps other people. When cornered he gives to his people and never mine. We have been married for fifteen...
View ArticleThe perfect Christmas
Prince Mushawevato — TODAY many pause, take a break, put their feet up and wiggle their toes even if it be for just a moment. The year has been hectic and local artistes, politicians, business people...
View ArticleI want lobola refund
Mai Chisamba how are you? I am a big fan of your column and I guess now it’s my turn to get assistance. A few years ago I stayed near a woman who would come to my place just to hang out with me. I...
View ArticleIce skating comes to Zimbabwe
Tendai Mbirimi— While ice skating has always been associated with icy weather patterns in countries such as Canada, Island, Iceland, Netherlands, Zimbabweans can now also enjoy it locally. The 263...
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