Nyaminyami script almost complete says Cont Mhlanga

The director of Amakhosi Cultural Centre, Cont Mhlanga yesterday said the Nyaminyami script have been completed.Mhlanga said script writers were working flat out to have the script ready on time. He said by the beginning of next month, episodes one to four would be out and the premiere date would be set then.“We do not have problems in shooting, the only delays we get are on pre and post production. We have sharp actors, who know what they are doing and I think by the beginning of June we should have episodes one to four out," said Mhl...Read more

HIFA to close with Tuku's 60th birthday

2012 May 04 | 719 Views
The annual Harare International Festival of the Arts, HIFA which kicked off Tuesday night and runs for six days, is due to close with a spectacular show this weekend which will celebrate music icon Ol...

by Stasff reporter

Bulawayo artists demand opening of National Art Gallery

2012 March 16 | 621 Views
The continued closure of The National Art Gallery in Bulawayo exhibition section is fast pushing local artists to financial ruin as they are losing revenue.The gallery remains shut two years after po...

by Alois Sibanda

Moyo pens 'Before the Next Election'

2012 March 09 | 480 Views
Playwright Bhekumusa Moyo, who is claiming his stake within the arts industry has come up with a new production likely to cause a stir in theatre circles.Titled Before the Next Election, the play fea...

by Staff reporter

Amakhosi to mark World Theatre Day - five-day theatre expo and seminar

2012 March 08 | 552 Views
Amakhosi Cultural Centre will on 27 March join the rest of the world in marking World Theatre Day by holding a five-day theatre expo and seminar under its Inxusa Festival brand.According to Cont Mhlan...

by Staff reporter

Talking Independence and More With Dr. Sarah Ladipo Manyika

2012 February 07 | 532 Views
"She had told him so many times that she felt caught between two lands, never fully belonging to England or Nigeria, but he had never taken it seriously, always thinking that she was the strong a...

by Pamela Stitch

Do You Know The Hairdresser Of Harare? Tendai Huchu Shares

2011 December 14 | 566 Views
Tendai Huchu is one of Zimbabwe's contemporary voices in the diaspora spinning stories that often times tackle the ills of society while presenting ideas in a relevant and light hearted manner.&n...

by Pamela Stitch

Zambezi Express set to kick off regional tour

2011 November 08 | 523 Views
Zambezi express, a production by leading Bulawayo arts group Siyaya, is set to kick start its tour of the region this month.Zambezi Express is a brilliant combination of music, dance , song and circu...

by Mbuso Mlilo

Chickenshed present new play about Zimbabwe's late 20th century history.

2011 September 15 | 488 Views
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by Chickenshed

Upcoming artists to exhibit at Intwasa Arts Festival

2011 September 14 | 474 Views
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by Staff reporter

Miss Zim Diamond Semi Finals, London

2011 August 11 | 530 Views
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by Nokuthula Sithole

Lisa Marovanidza becomes Miss July 2011 Face of Zimbabwe

2011 August 10 | 522 Views
A Canada-based Zimbabwean student, Lisa Marovanidza has been named Miss July in the ongoing Face of Zimbabwe (FOZ) online beauty contest.FOZ is an international online beauty pageant for Zimbabweans ...

by Mike Tashaya

Sepp Blatter was presented with Bryn Taurai Mteki's sculpture

2011 July 21 | 509 Views
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by Moyo Roy

So Where Is Iyasa These Days!

2011 July 12 | 480 Views
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by Nkululeko Innocent Dube

Come, Hear, See and Laugh Out Loud with Omkhula

2011 July 08 | 571 Views
The godfathers of Stand up comedy originally from Bulawayo and followed the exodus to eGoli South Africa.They are loved for their witty caricature, off the tongue responses to heckles, banter and ob...

by Ndou Paul

Miss African Spirit 2011: Photos

2011 June 29 | 530 Views
25 beauties competed in a glittering ceremony at the Ramada Encore hotel in Milton Keynes, on Saturday to win the titles of Miss African Spirit 2011 and Miss African Spirit Junior 2011. ...

by Matthews Estell

Gumisai to start charitable engagements with the charity Girl Child Network

2011 June 27 | 493 Views
The search for the most beautiful and charitable African girl in the United Kingdom is over after a model from Zimbabwe was crowned Miss African Spirit on Saturday night (25 June 2011).20-year old Ha...

by Henry Makiwa

Lobola DVD a hit in Zimbabwe

2011 June 14 | 547 Views
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by Martin Chemhere

Manicaland Chibuku road to fame a success

2011 June 14 | 478 Views
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by Moyo Roy

Zambezi gallery brings art of Zimbabwe to Portsmouth

2011 June 12 | 503 Views
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by Toby Hatchett

Interview with Uzambezi Arts

2011 May 28 | 504 Views
As always Bulawayo24 strives to promote Zimbabwean talent and this time we have managed to acquire an interview with U'Zambezi Performing Arts. They are a UK based premier arts ensemble that spe...

by Mafu Sithabile

Zimbabwean songbird to perform at Big Brother

2011 June 06 | 486 Views
SONGBIRD Cindy Munyavi has every reason to be ecstatic after being afforded a rare chance to perform at the Big Brother Amplified Live Eviction Show this Sunday. Cindy has promised a flawless act,"I'm...

by Mafu Sithabile

Vimbai survives Big Brother eviction

2011 June 06 | 513 Views
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by Nare Msupatsila

Amakhosi Elite 400 Zimbabwe's premiere arts and culture hub

2011 June 06 | 517 Views
ZIMBABWE'S premiere arts and cultural hub Amakhosi Elite 400 in Bulawayo - exploded to life on Wednesday last week with an array of performances by various artistes.The melting pot fiesta is part of A...

by Mafu Sithabile

Workshops to empower musicians with artists' rights

2011 June 06 | 457 Views
In a bid to empower and equip composers and musicians in Zimbabwe with copyright laws and artists' rights , the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association, (ZIMURA) is going conduct a series of workshops...

by Moyo Roy

Vimbai up for eviction in Big Brother Amplified

2011 June 06 | 585 Views
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by Moyo Roy

Loss and Unrealised Dreams

2011 May 05 | 466 Views
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by A.A.V Amasi

Shattered dreams: Drama

2011 May 04 | 459 Views
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by Makhox wase kasi

Rhumba dance group takes Bulawayo by storm

2011 April 19 | 461 Views
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by Mafu Sithabile

Jazz Festival honours lifetime achievers

2011 April 16 | 477 Views
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by Byo24News

Ringo, Tuku to share the stage again

2011 April 15 | 504 Views
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by Byo24News

Penny Penny release his first jazz album

2011 April 06 | 653 Views
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by Byo24News

Visions FM the offical launch

2011 March 30 | 629 Views
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by UK Correspondent

Visions FM, a new radio station to be launched

2011 March 26 | 1104 Views
The countdown to the launch of a new Zimbabwean online radio Station www.visionsfm.com is now closing in. On Saturday Bulawayo24.com had the opportunity to interview the founders of the radio station ...

by UK Correspondent

ZARI's bid to fight piracy

2011 March 01 | 486 Views
The Zimbabwe Association of Recording Industries (ZARI) has implored players within the arts industry to cooperate and unite for the enhancement of the industry's contribution to national development...

by Byo24NEWS

Siyaya scoops 2 National Arts Merit Awards 'NAMA'

2011 February 20 | 713 Views
It was a night to remember for Bulawayo’s dance and drama group Siyaya Arts when they dominated the dance category scooping two awards; Outstanding Male Dancer(Makhula Moyo) and Outstanding Dance Gr...

by Byo24NEWS

ZANU Politics Hijack Miss Tourism Zimbabwe

2011 February 11 | 502 Views
Forget vague speeches about world peace from starry-eyed teens: president Robert Mugabe insists Zimbabwe's beauty queens must spout ruling party propaganda before they can compete in a national conte...

by Byo24NEWS

Zimbabwean beauties gather for Miss Zim finals

2011 January 31 | 470 Views
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by Byo24NEWS

15 Zimbabwe artists chosen for Umoja festival

2011 January 21 | 638 Views
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by Byo24News

Another dance with Gudu

2011 January 05 | 475 Views
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by Byo24