Category: Lifestyle

Winky D hypes up Castle Braai Fest grand finale as it marks a decade of fire

By Marshall Bwanya HARARE – Zimdancehall maestro Winky D has promised to light up the stage at this year’s Castle Braai Fest grand finale, teasing fans with his signature flair and confidence. “Let’s link up and drink up, no need to worry on Saturday the 18th of October at the Glamis Arena.  The 2025 Castle Braai […]

Albert Nyathi endorses Gwenzi for ZIMURA board re-election 

By Marshall Bwanya HARARE – Outgoing Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) chairperson Albert Nyathi has endorsed board member and musician Alexio “Goodchild” Gwenzi’s bid for re-election.  He described Gwenzi as a “hard worker” and “a doer” who has brought tangible progress to the organisation. Nyathi, a celebrated poet and veteran of the local arts industry, commended […]

Winky D, Busy Signal Toast to Unity in Surprise Collabo “Drink Up”

By Marshall Bwanya HARARE — ZimDancehall prodigy Winky D and Jamaican dancehall heavyweight Busy Signal have dropped a sizzling surprise collaboration titled “Drink Up.” The track, released unexpectedly over the weekend, comes with an AI-generated music video. It has set social media ablaze ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Castle Lager National Braai Festival, set […]

Beyond the Binary: The Intersex Struggle for Recognition in Zimbabwe

By Marshall Bwanya Harare — At 29, Luke (not real name) still remembers the day he decided to stop hiding from himself. “I was born with ambiguous genitalia, and at birth, the midwives advised my mother to label me female since I did not fit into the male gender,” he recalls quietly, his hands resting […]

Hub Unconference calls for digital decolonization

Hub Unconference calls for digital decolonization By Marshall Bwanya  Harare – Africa’s digital minds are converging in Zimbabwe this September for the 11th edition of the Hub Unconference, the country’s leading gathering on digital media, civic tech, and the creative economy.  Under the bold theme “Decolonize the Internet,” the two-day event runs from 24–25 September […]

ZIMURA calls for copyright licences on church music

By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has clarified that churches must obtain copyright licences for the music performed during worship services, underscoring that the law requires all organisations to pay royalties when using another person’s intellectual property.  The announcement came during an interview on Burning Issues with Oscar Pambuka, where […]

Heavy K, DJ Tira to Headline Castle Braai Fest 10th Anniversary at Glamis Arena

By Marshall Bwanya HARARE — Castle Lager is pulling out all the stops to mark the 10th anniversary of the Castle Lager National Braai Festival, with two of South Africa’s biggest music powerhouses, DJ Tira and Heavy K, set to headline the main event at Harare’s iconic Glamis Arena on Saturday, October 18, 2025. This […]

Reason AKA Sizwe Alakine, OneDa round up star-studded Shoko Fest line up

By Marshall Bwanya  Harare – Zimbabwe’s longest-running urban culture festival, Shoko Festival, has unveiled the final headliners for its landmark 15th edition, promising an unforgettable Mash Up Night.  South African hip hop legend turned amapiano innovator, Reason AKA Sizwe Alakine, and award-winning UK rapper OneDa are set to headline the event on Friday, September 26th at […]

Castle Lager celebrates 10 years of braai with nationwide festivities

By Marshall Bwanya HARARE — Castle Lager is celebrating a major milestone this year, proudly marking a decade of bringing the nation together through the beloved Castle Lager National Braai Festival. To honour this 10th anniversary, the brand is rolling out an exciting series of “Micro Castle Lager Braai” events, taking the celebration directly to […]