How youth participation is transforming adolescent-friendly care in Mbare
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — “Fellow adolescents, your voice matters,” says 21-year-old Thormilson Thompson addressing young people across the capital who often struggle to access safe, confidential and non-judgmental healthcare. Speaking from lived experience and his work in youth advocacy, Thompson urges adolescents not to be silenced by stigma, fear or age-based barriers, insisting that health […]
Almasi maps out creative agenda with Hansberry classic A Raisin in the Sun
By Arts Correspondent HARARE — Almasi Collaborative Arts has set the tone for its 2026 artistic programme with a free public staged reading of Lorraine Hansberry’s landmark play A Raisin in the Sun. The production positions dramatic literacy, professional training and community engagement at the centre of the organisation’s creative agenda for the year. A staged […]
Pressure group lobbies Govt for protest against US “aggression”
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — The Zimbabwe Solidarity Movement (ZSM) is seeking government approval to hold a protest march against US aggression in Venezuela. The group plans to march to the US embassy in Harare on February 3, 2026. The planned protest follows the controversial US military operation in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, which led […]
Alexio “Goodchild” Gwenzi elected new ZIMURA board chairperson
By Arts Correspondent HARARE —Musician Alexio “Goodchild” Gwenzi has been elected as the new chairperson of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) board. The elections were held on Monday at the Zimura headquarters in Harare during a meeting that lasted nearly six hours. Goodchild succeeds veteran poet Albert Nyathi, who did not participate in last year’s […]
A decade of Castle Braai Fest spirit — The beat beneath the smoke
By Marshall Bwanya HARARE — The Glamis Arena was set ablaze in celebration and song on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as thousands of Zimbabweans gathered for the 10th anniversary of the Castle Lager Braai Festival. The event, which coincided with Castle Lager’s 130th year in Zimbabwe, was not just a party—it was a tribute to a […]
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 […]