SOMETIME in 2001 when the Zimbabwe Independent led with a story about musician Andy Brown being funded by Zanu PF, some of us shook our heads in disbelief. How on earth did the editors think a mere musician could sell … Read more
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‘Live Out Loud’ at 2010 Ibumba festival
THE festive season in Bulawayo will again be marked with a spectacular eight-day showcase of the annual Ibumba International Festival. The theme for this year is “Live out Loud” (LOL). Ibumba International Festival is launching a new, strategic and thematic … Read more
Of Gamu’s mum and state benefits
THE unfolding events of Gamuchirai Nhengu’s immigration troubles in the United Kingdom have not gone unnoticed by many people who support her quest to compete and possibly win the X Factor TV show. Her current situation exposes the reality of … Read more
Gamu Nhengu’s immigration options
THE media circus surrounding X Factor reject Gamuchirai Nhengu puts a spotlight on a number of issues which are the subject of this short commentary. We do not have the full facts and, therefore, we can only go on what … Read more
Gamu: the quality of mercy is not strained
THIS is one bandwagon that I cannot prevent myself from joining. For the ‘Gamu bandwagon’ is not an ordinary one. For a moment – for those few weeks — the talented girl brought many of us out of our shells. … Read more
Macheso a musician not a saint
WHATEVER the merits or de-merits of Alick Macheso’s intention to have Tafadzwa Mapako as his second wife, it would appear as if there is a malevolent and good-for-nothing weakling out there that doesn’t like him very much. Doubtless, the sensation … Read more
Sam Mtukudzi: Mhodzi Yangu
SAM Mtukudzi’s death in a car crash in a car crash on March 15 plunged a country into mourning. Son of the legendary Oliver MtukudzI, Sam was a recording artist in his own right and was set to launch his … Read more
Bring out Ingwebu, Mdu is getting married
IT’S every girl’s dream to get married which makes one worry when Mduduzi Mathuthu says he ‘wants’ to get married. That’s different from saying he needs to get married which, for many of the male species, is an anathema. Men … Read more
The magic of the office Christmas party
IF YOU are reading this, then you must have survived the office Christmas party. It’s not the kind of luxury self-employed people like me have the privilege to attend. But if you happen to work for someone or some company, … Read more
