If you’ve ever dreamt of playing alongside Afro-jazz legend Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, just drop into his studio in Zimbabwe and pick up an instrument. Mtukudzi — one of Africa’s most famous and admired musicians —…
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Young, hip Zimbabweans flock to rejuvenated arts fest
Young, fashion-conscious and eager for change, thousands of Zimbabweans spent this week partying at music concerts and open-air bars during a six-day festival hosted in the capital against all the odds. The Harare International Festival…
#Conservation: Severe drought forces Zimbabwe to sell off wildlife
Drought-hit Zimbabwe has invited local farmers and private game rangers to buy wild animals as it destocks national game reserves to save fauna from starvation, the wildlife authority said Wednesday. Parks and wildlife authority spokeswoman…
#Travel: New Victoria Falls International Airport terminal opens
The new $150 million Victoria Falls International Airport opened to passengers officially on Sunday. Set to change the face of the region, the potential impact on tourism in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is extremely positive with…
Meet Zimbabwe’s “Mr Ugly” pageant winner
A 42-year-old unemployed man was crowned Zimbabwe’s ugliest man at a pub pageant in Harare — but the contest turned ugly when the runner-up accused judges of bias. Maison Sere, who was missing several teeth…
Zimbabwe bans second-hand clothing imports
Zimbabwe on Thursday announced a ban on imported second-hand clothing, citing health risks and a negative impact on local industries. “Any future importation of second-hand clothing and shoes will be liable to forfeiture and destruction,”…
Toni Braxton, Babyface to perform in South Africa and Zimbabwe
Hitmakers Toni Braxton and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will be performing in South Africa and Zimbabwe between August 28 and September 3, 2015. Fans will be treated to a double bill as 11-time Grammy award-winning Babyface and 7-time Grammy…
3 Sub-Saharan destinations featured in New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2015
A total of 3 Sub-Saharan holiday hotspots were featured in New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2015, namely Durban (South Africa), Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Durban: A third city finds its place in the spotlight Durban…
Zim chucked out of BBA for violent conduct
Zimbabwe is officially out of the Big Brother contest after the remaining two housemates Maneta and Roki were chucked out of Upville for fighting. The two compatriots had argued verbally for the entire day, before…