Two brothers accused of murdering South African rapper AKA and businessman Tibz are set to be extradited from Eswatini after withdrawing their legal challenge ( image source ) MBABANE — Two brothers accused in the high-profile murders of South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and businessman Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane are set to be extradited from Eswatini to South Africa after abandoning their legal challenge to the transfer, authorities confirmed. Malusi and Siyabonga Ndima

The PANELZ PACE Dialogue brought together government officials and creative industry leaders to reform policies, simplify registration, and formalise protections for Zimbabwe’s artists ( image source ) HARARE — A landmark Policy Advocacy for Creative Empowerment (PACE) dialogue convened by the Performing Arts Network for Empowerment Leadership in Zimbabwe (PANELZ) on October 31, 2025, has been hailed as a major step toward strengthening Zimbabwe’s creative economy. The high-l

Zimbabwean film producer Marc T Mandisoul has been nominated for the Global Entrepreneurs Award at the Global Industry Awards in Accra, Ghana ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabwean film producer Marc T Mandisoul has been nominated for the Global Entrepreneurs Award at the Global Industry Awards, an honour organisers say recognises excellence, innovation and transformational leadership across industries. The ceremony will be held from November 21 to 23 at La Palm Royal Beach Hot

Bulawayo gospel artist Nyashadzashe Muzhari shares his powerful journey from personal struggle to spiritual renewal, using music as a tool for healing, faith, and worship ( image source ) BULAWAYO — In a city where music is a pulse and faith a refuge, 33-year-old gospel artist Nyashadzashe Muzhari has turned personal struggle into a ministry of song. For Muzhari, music is more than performance; it is therapy, testimony, and a conduit for healing that reaches beyond the stage.

Creative producer Tobias Kusano’s two-decade rise from Rusvingo to the regional arts scene highlights his journey through Zimbabwe’s music and film industry ( image source ) Born into a working-class family of eight in Highfields, Tobias Kusano is an industry veteran who has built a two-decade career that bridges studio production, artist management, and grassroots arts development. His journey from Rusvingo Primary through multiple secondary schools and into the heart of Har

Miss Budiriro 2025 will spotlight the fight against drug abuse under the theme “Girl Child Against Drug Trafficking and Abuse,” with plans to partner with the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service to promote rehabilitation and empowerment through fashion and advocacy ( image source ) HARARE – The Miss Budiriro 2025 Beauty Pageant is expanding its social mission with new plans to deepen advocacy around drug awareness, rehabilitation, and youth empowerment. Organisers have

Zimbabwe’s top female artists — Feli Nandi, Tamy Moyo, Gemma Griffiths, Shashl, and Nisha Ts — unite for Nubian Notes: The Rise of Her Sound, an all-female concert at the HICC blending performance, advocacy, and empowerment in Zimbabwe’s music industry ( image source ) Zimbabwe’s female music stars have flipped the script on concert promotion, taking to the streets to drum up support for Nubian Notes — an all-female showcase billed as “Mambokadzi: The Rise of Her Sound” that

Nubian Notes brings top Zimbabwean female artists to the HICC for a landmark all-women concert celebrating female leadership and visibility in music ( image source ) Top female musicians will headline Nubian Notes, an all-female concert celebrating women in music, at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on November 8, in what promoters describe as the biggest single-night showcase of female talent in Zimbabwe this year. Organisers say the event underscores growin

Fabrik Party Convention 2025 returns to Harare from October 24–26 with runway showcases, visual art, film, live music and workshops empowering Zimbabwe’s underground creative economy ( image source ) Fabrik Party Convention 2025 returns to Harare this weekend, spotlighting Zimbabwe’s underground creative culture through a three-day festival running from October 24 to 26 at Alliance Française de Harare. The event brings together fashion designers, visual artists, filmmakers, m

The 2025 National Journalism and Media Awards (Njama) in Harare celebrate excellence under the theme “Impact and Information Integrity,” uniting media, government, and business to promote ethical journalism and public trust ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) hosts the 2025 National Journalism and Media Awards (Njama) in Harare this evening — a gala that celebrates excellence across investigative, developmental, environmental, data, and photojournalism un

Zimbabwean gospel legend Mai Charamba says she’s “too young to retire” after 30 years in music, preparing new releases and mentoring young artists while redefining longevity in Zimbabwe’s gospel scene ( image source ) Gospel music veteran Olivia “Mai” Charamba says she has no plans to retire after three decades in Zimbabwe’s music industry, telling Nehanda Radio she is “too young to become a retiree” as she prepares for continued recording and performance. Mai Charamba’s care

Whistleblowers have accused ZIMURA of systemic looting and governance collapse, prompting calls for a ZACC forensic probe as musicians demand transparency ahead of a disputed board election ( image source ) Whistleblowers have filed a detailed complaint with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), accusing the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) of long-running corruption, governance failures, and the diversion of royalties that have left musicians with negligi

ZIMU accuses auditors Baker Tilly of a flawed ZIMURA audit, citing governance breaches, fraud concealment, and missing disclosures ( image source ) HARARE — The Zimbabwe Musicians Union (ZIMU) has formally condemned the 2024 audit report of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA), urging an immediate revision of the document and calling for a full regulatory investigation into the rights body’s governance. In a letter dated 19 October 2025 and addressed to the auditors

South Africa’s iconic mbaqanga group, Soul Brothers, celebrates 50 years with a nationwide tour and new album “Thath’owakho,” honouring their founders and uniting generations through timeless music ( image source ) Harare — Two generations after their formation, South African mbaqanga pioneers Soul Brothers are celebrating their golden anniversary with a regional tour, paying homage to founding members and loyal fans across the border. The ensemble will perform in Johannesbur

Zimbabwean filmmaker Angeline Dimingo transforms activism into artistry, mentoring young creatives and driving policy change as she rises in the nation’s fast-evolving film industry ( image source ) Harare — When Angeline Dimingo first wielded a camera to document a student protest in high school, she ignited a filmmaking journey defined by purpose and persistence. What began as a grassroots activism project has blossomed into a mission to illuminate Zimbabwean stories and me

Zimbabwean-Mozambican guitarist Sylent Nqo, known as “The Guitar Sangoma,” blends traditional rhythms with Afro-fusion ( image source ) HARARE — Sylent Nqo, the Zimbabwean-Mozambican guitarist known as “The Guitar Sangoma,” is fast becoming one of southern Africa’s most distinctive Afro-fusion artists, weaving Zimbabwean traditional rhythms into contemporary soundscapes and cross-border collaborations. Born to a Mozambican mother and raised in Harare, Sylent’s early immersion

Zimbabwean producer Maselo PaBit launches a nationwide anti-drug campaign, using music to inspire youth and fight addiction amid Zimbabwe’s growing substance abuse crisis ( image source ) HARARE – Zimbabwean music producer Tapiwa “Maselo PaBit” Jera has ignited a powerful movement against drug abuse, vowing to use his artistry and influence to steer the nation’s youth toward empowerment and away from substance dependency. The campaign, launched this week, is rapidly gaining t

Chitungwiza Arts Centre is launching a weekly Saturday Market on October 18 to connect local traders and artists ( image source ) CHITUNGWIZA — The Chitungwiza Arts Centre, one of southern Africa’s largest sculpture hubs, has unveiled a new weekly Saturday Market to attract local traders, increase community engagement and expand opportunities for resident artists. The inaugural event is set for October 18 at the centre’s Zengeza 4 compound. Home to more than 200 sculptors alo

Flamenkhoi’s Dancing in the Dust dazzles Harare audiences with a flamenco–Khoi fusion, combining live music, evocative choreography, and cultural storytelling, boosting Zimbabwe’s creative economy and cross-cultural arts collaboration ( image source ) South African theatrical dance company Flamenkhoi delivered a sold-out, emotionally charged performance at Reps Theatre in Harare on Saturday to launch its music album Dancing in the Dust a culturally blended flamenco–Khoi produ

Explores the tension between cultural preservation and commercialization in Zimbabwe’s Gule Wamkulu festival ( image source ) The annual...