LIVERPOOL, UK – UK-based Zimbabwean gospel singer turned pastor Walter Chahwanda (33) has been sentenced to nine years in prison after a jury found him guilty of 17 sexual offences involving minors and young women.

Zvimba South MP Taurai Dexter Malinganiso has criticised local musicians Hulengende and Malloti Rose, accusing them of promoting drug and substance abuse and using explicit language that undermines social values.

If you’ve stepped outside in Harare, Bulawayo, or Masvingo lately, you’ve likely felt a different kind of buzz. It wasn’t just the March heat; it was the energy of Creative Economy Week Zimbabwe (CEW2026), which wrapped up on March 7th. The British Council and its partners turned the country into a giant boardroom for "shakers and makers," and the message was loud and clear.

MAPHISA — The organisers of this year’s Independence Day gala have unveiled a star‑studded roster of performers drawn from Zimbabwe’s ten provinces, with 29 artistes confirmed to appear at the Minda High School grounds on 18 April. The gala will form part of the national Independence Day celebrations taking place at Maphisa Growth Point. Performances are scheduled to begin at 6 pm on 18 April and continue into the following morning, offering a mix of contemporary, traditional

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s gospel music industry could soon gain a long-awaited platform for recognition after veteran producer MacDonald Chidavayenzi unveiled plans for the Shekinah Gospel Awards, a new initiative aimed at celebrating excellence across the country’s faith-based creative sector.

At just 22 years old, Zanele Moyo is proving that beauty is about more than appearance it is about purpose, pride, and representing the place you call home. The Bulawayo-born model has emerged as one of the standout contestants in this year’s Miss Tourism Zimbabwe pageant, proudly carrying the spirit of Bulawayo onto the national stage. For Moyo, entering the competition has never been solely about winning the crown. Instead, she sees it as an opportunity to highlight the cul

Across Harare, Bulawayo, and Masvingo, the mood this week is unmistakable. It is not just the late-summer heat, it is the momentum of Creative Economy Week Zimbabwe 2026. From 2–7 March, creatives, policymakers, and investors are sharing platforms, exchanging cards, and, more importantly, building partnerships.

As tensions simmer, confidence within Zimbabwe’s music industry has been shaken. Veteran artistes like Macheso warn that urgent reforms are needed to restore trust in the association tasked with protecting their livelihoods. Whether ZIMURA can regain credibility may depend on its ability to address governance concerns, improve transparency, and rebuild faith among its members.

LUBUMBASHI — The 11th Amani Festival, long a hallmark of Goma’s cultural calendar and a symbol of youth‑led peacebuilding in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, will be held in Lubumbashi from April 10 to 12, 2026, organisers announced, citing security concerns in North Kivu.

MUTARE — The resonant halls of Marymount Teachers College came alive over the weekend as Dangamvura High School Old Students Association (DOSA) and AFM Bethel Assembly claimed top honours at the Manicaland provincial finals of the Econet I‑Joy Choral Competitions.

Yesterday, February 28, 2026, the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) was transformed into a bastion of "Fearless Creativity" as the 24th National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) honored the country's most outstanding talent.

Acclaimed Zimbabwean/Mozambican artist Sylent Nqo is celebrating a major career milestone after his hit single Huya surpassed 10 million streams worldwide, earning triple gold status.

Rick Ross performing at an international concert in Zimbabwe

HARARE — After years of boardroom skirmishes, vanishing figures, and the infamous “Calculator Crisis,” the artists have finally moved from the studio to the courtroom. In a massive victory for transparency, the power of the quorum has officially overridden the power of the gatekeepers.

Veteran sungura musician Alick Macheso has shared a striking account of his early life, revealing that long before sold-out shows and chart-topping albums, he survived by hunting and selling mice in Dzivaresekwa, Harare. The revelation adds a human chapter to the story of one of Zimbabwe’s most enduring cultural icons—and underscores the grit behind his rise.

The 2026 edition marks the first time the school is hosting the event on such a broad national scale, reflecting growing interest in French language education in Zimbabwe.

The Dzimbahwe Institute of Heritage and Culture has formally petitioned the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) and the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) secretariat to introduce a standalone traditional music category, arguing that the move is critical to safeguarding Zimbabwe’s indigenous artistic heritage. The petition comes ahead of the 24th NAMA awards ceremony scheduled for Saturday at the Harare International Conference Centre, one of the country’s premier event v

In the vibrant streets of Kinshasa, musicians, archivists, and cultural historians are intensifying efforts to safeguard the legacy of Congolese rumba, a genre whose roots stretch back generations before formal European colonial rule.

Shrewsbury Folk Festival crowd at West Mid Showground Zimbabwe’s own Edith WeUtonga has been confirmed as part of the growing international line-up for the 2026 edition of the Shrewsbury Folk Festival, set to take place from 28–31 August at the DMOS People West Mid Showground in Shrewsbury, England. The award-winning singer, songwriter, and mbira ambassador joins a diverse roster of global folk and roots acts, marking another milestone in her expanding international career. K

The coordinated court appearance underscores a growing sense among musicians that the struggle over ZIMURA is no longer just administrative, it is about power, accountability, and the future of Zimbabwe’s music industry. As pressure mounts from members, unions, the courts, and the State, ZIMURA now stands at a crossroads: meaningful reform, or deeper crisis.