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.

Harare – Chimurenga music icon Thomas Mapfumo has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that his upcoming farewell concert in Harare is in jeopardy, describing the claims as “false and malicious.” Speaking from his base in the United States last week, the legendary musician affectionately known as Mukanya, reassured fans that the much-anticipated April show will go ahead without disruption.

Chipfumbu’s public dissent only crystallised after exclusion from board activities and allowances in 2023. His conviction against Ncube-Chimhini is a matter of court record and stands acknowledged. But one courtroom victory does not retroactively create years of opposition.

The bird hasn’t just landed. It has crash-landed straight into the cold reality of accountability. After nearly three decades of treating the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) like a personal estate, Polisile Ncube-Chimhini finally stepped down on February 10, 2026. This was no dignified retirement. It was a strategic retreat, forced by the weight of a fraud conviction, a High Court ruling, and relentless pressure from musicians who simply refused to stay silent. Le

The Miss Heritage Zimbabwe 2026 grand finale will take place in Harare on 28 March, promising a colourful showcase of Zimbabwean culture, elegance, and national pride. Pageant coach and mentor Simbarashe Gwawawa said the event will celebrate the nation’s traditions and diversity, stressing that the competition emphasises heritage, purpose, and community impact as much as poise and presentation.

In an era when many musical pairings read as marketing maneuvers, “Love YemuStreet” arrives as a rare example of collaboration that prioritises artistry over optics. The record’s production is measured, the performances complementary, and the arrangement deliberately spacious—each artist is given room to contribute without being subsumed. The result is not a headline‑driven feature but a shared creative statement.