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by Fadzai Vengesa Truly legends don’t fade easly,just like Alick Macheso a sungura giant refused to be burried whilst he is alive.The musician took the public attention after launching his 12th album which was given a very warm welcome by his fans. The Tinosvitswa Nashe album has put him back on the throne although he …
Alick Macheso Silences critics: Sungura Giant Back On Spotlight Read More »
By Princes Mapona Openly discussing about sex in the African society has been a taboo for ages and generations. Personally I have never witnessed any group or any seasoned contrary artist except for a few upcoming artists openly singing or discussing sex without being explicit. In Africa, there is an African way of tackling marital …
Opinion: Fusion 5 Conquered Explicit Lyrics Peer Pressure Read More »
The Government has gazetted new registration fees for accreditation of journalists by the Zimbabwe Media Commission for 2021. Local journalists are now required to pay ZWL$600.00 for new applicant and ZWL$500.00 for renewal or card replacement.
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Cooperation has hiked the Radio and Television licence fees. In a Statutory Instrument of a Government Gazzette published last Friday by the National Broadcaster, approved by the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services in terms of the Broadcasting Services Act. The Public is now expected to pay $75.00 per quarter from $25.00 …
Press Statement 25/01/2021 Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust’s CreativeACTIONs, supported by the European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe, launched its 2nd Call for Proposals on the 25th January 2021 to strengthen capacities forZimbabwean artists, cultural practitioners and institutions, creative civil society organizations, private operators involved in creative industries, arts associations and professional networks as well as …
Call for Funding Applications: Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust’s CreativeACTIONs Read More »
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) would like to advise stakeholders that the Government has approved the partial re-opening up of low-risk sectors of the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) in line with Public Health (COVID-19 Prevention, Containment and Treatment) (National Lockdown) (Consolidation and Amendment) Order SI 200/2020.The NACZ would like to thank all …
STATEMENT ON THE PARTIAL RE-OPENING OF THE CULTURAL AND CREATIVE SECTOR IN ZIMBABWE Read More »
Bayethe Development Institute is a Zimbabwean registered Private Voluntary Organization – PVO 05/19, that empowers marginalized communities with life skills to strengthen their inclusion and participation in all development processes including humanitarian interventions The Naked Truth is a Webcast/ Talk Show to promote, advocate, educate and challenge social norms for better Sexual and Reproductive Health …
OPPORTUNITY : Invitation to Tender- The Naked Truth Show Read More »
PUBLIC STATEMENT Shortlisting of Applicants for Free-to-Air National Commercial Television Broadcasting Services The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) wishes to announce that 14 applicants for Free-to-Air National Commercial Television Broadcasting Services have been shortlisted for a Public Hearing to be convened by the Authority’s Board. The shortlisted applicants are: 1 AB Communications 2. Acacia Media …
5 July 2020 Dear Family, it is with a heavy heart that i advise of my departure from a place I have been privileged to call home for the past 8 years. Star FM embraced a young man with a dream and helped mould and shape that dream into reality. In life growth and change …
When I started MTM, my dream was to have a movement that is driven solely by the ambition of the artists and producers involved in it. It has been 3 years since we began the journey and I can say it has been fruitful. We have shared so many joys as a team and joys …
Jah Prayzah terminates all MTM Artists contracts – Military Touch Movement Read More »
Call for freelancers – graphic designers, bloggers, web programmers & content creators: Oxfam Deadline: 29 May 2020 Scope of Work for COVID-19 communication freelancers Oxfam in Southern Africa is working on establishing a one-stop information portal on Covid-19 which has information on the spread of the virus, measures put in place by governments and analytical …
Opinion Piece by Clive Mono Mukundu 26/04/2020 Of late there has been a few times artists have been fighting on social media. I think one reason that happens is rooted in lack of wisdom, desperation for attention or (kunyepera kuzungaira) pretending ignorance. Rebuking, or criticizing a colleague , someone who is in the same field …
COLLEAGUE TO COLLEAGUE PUBLIC CRITICISM IS AN ATTACK Read More »
Reports coming out of Zambia says the country’s Government through the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has canceled the broadcasting licence of Prime Tv (private broadcaster) with immediate effect. According to the letter posted on social media from IBA to Prime TV today, the cancellation is “necessary in the interest of public safety, security, peace, welfare …
Zambia’s Independent Broadcasting Authority Cancels Prime TV Licence Read More »
By Music In Africa…20 Feb 2020 Published under the Creative Commons Licence The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF), a non-profit arts organisation, is calling on trainers in instrument making to apply to facilitate a workshop with participants of different levels of proficiency and knowledge. The workshop, titled the Instrument Building and Repair (IBR) project, encourages the formalisation …
Call For Applications: Instrument Building Workshop Trainers Read More »
Smart Africa’s call for proposals for a Coordinated African Response to the COVID-19 pandemic closes on the 2nd of April 2020 at 5pm. You still have time to get your proposal in if you haven’t yet. This is an incredible time for Africa to come together and battle this pandemic. COVID-19 has reached 42 African countries, Africa …
Thorngrove Hospital For #COVID-19 Testing Fundraiser for Joseph Qobo Mayisa by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda · So far R91,670 raised of R387,201 . About Let’s make Thorngrove Hospital a testing centre for COVID-19 Zimbabwe in the past week recorded its first official corona virus ( covid 19) cases and death. The country is in a state of high alert. However …
zimbabweans Come Together To Fundraise Money to equip THORNGROVE HOSIPITAL in Bulawayo Read More »
The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe has engaged vibrant Dancehall and Reggae Musician Ras Caleb to bring Corona Virus awareness to the people. Ras Caleb is an award winning Zimdancehall artist. Ras Caleb is popularly known for songs that include Tokwe Mukosi and Nehanda. It was his song “Tokwe Mukosi” which proved to be a runaway success, …
Following Minister Nathi Mthethwa’s announcement of a relief fund aimed towards assisting artists, athletes, technical personnel and the core ecosystem to soften the economic impact of the Corona virus pandemic, The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has released the criteria; MINISTRY: SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 202 Madiba Street and Paul …
South African Government announces Relief Fund For sports, Arts and Culture industries Read More »
An Open Brief from the United Nations Version: 20 March 2020 “We are in an unprecedented situation and the normal rules no longer apply. We cannot resort to the usual tools in such unusual times. The creativity of the response must match the unique nature of the crisis – and the magnitude of the response …
“Artists are not only indispensable, but also vital, especially now,” says the country’s culture minister. Kate Brown, March 25, 2020 The German federal government is stepping in with a sweeping aid package for the country’s creative and cultural sectors. The staggering €50 billion ($54 billion) in backing comes less than two weeks since Germany first made its promise of …
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