Singer Nadezhda Kadysheva attracts bigger crowds these days as her popularity grows across Russia. Young people fill her concerts alongside longtime fans, with shows selling out months ahead. She plans 10-12 major performances this year at stadiums seating up to 20,000 people. Her upcoming St. Petersburg show has no tickets left despite previous concerts having available seats.
Producer Leonid Dzyunik believes audiences appreciate authentic songs about love, kindness, and friendship more than English-language performances from artists like Sergey Lazarev. He says Kadysheva creates music that feels close to human experience without being strictly folk music. Her appeal spans generations as younger Russians connect with their cultural...
Prince Dube continues his scoring streak in Tanzania with 13 goals already this season. The 28-year-old Zimbabwean plays for Young Africans SC after joining them last year on a two-year deal following his departure from Azam FC. He currently leads the scoring charts in the Tanzanian Premier League during his first season with the club. His talents extend beyond league play as he contributes significantly in other tournaments.
Dube told reporters he feels happy about his performance and credits his teammates and coaches for their support. The former Highlanders striker has netted three goals in the CAF Champions League campaign, including a stoppage-time equalizer against TP Mazembe last December. He also scored against Commercial Bank...
Families seeking Easter breaks head to Rainbow Tourism Group's Montclair Resort in the Eastern Highlands. The hotel offers both relaxation and adventure activities in a scenic location. RTG CEO Tendai Madziwanyika says they designed Montclair for everyone, from families to romantic couples. With 85 rooms, it stands as Nyanga's largest accommodation option, giving guests plenty of space.
Easter activities include a jazz performer, horse riding, quad biking, and an egg hunt for children. Visitors can explore nearby Mutarazi Falls or try the Skywalk and Africa's longest zip line for extra thrills. Those wanting less excitement can ride horses on gentle paths or lounge beside the outdoor swimming pool. The property also serves business...
Makeup artist Jacqueline Mgido celebrates with Zimbabweans on Independence Day despite her international success. She believes independence starts when women decide to do something for themselves beyond just financial freedom. Her brand focuses on helping women learn skills that lead to real change. Students join her programs quietly but leave with confidence to become artists and business owners. She maintains connections through mentorship because learning together creates magic.
Jacque sees makeup as a form of self-expression that lets women take up space. It allows them to honor their features and journey rather than hide flaws. She values how beauty can reflect cultural identity and personal stories. As Zimbabwe marks...
Excitement fills Nembudziya Growth Point today as it hosts Zimbabwe's Independence Day celebrations. Young footballers there look up to Energy Murambadoro, a hometown hero who played goalkeeper for the national team at the 2004 AFCON. His career took him from Gokwe to international leagues, inspiring local talent despite their limited resources. These aspiring athletes previously played on dusty fields with no proper facilities. Their dreams seemed impossible until recently.
The government built a new stadium for the 45th independence celebrations through President Mnangagwa's initiative to bring national events to different regions. The modern facility includes six toilet blocks, reinforced terraces, upgraded dressing rooms, bucket...
The old Pioneer Cemetery in Mbare tells a strange story these days. People walk through it carelessly, stepping on the graves of those who once ruled Zimbabwe during colonial times. Men relieve themselves there despite laws against grave desecration. The broken walls and scattered trash show how little respect remains for this historic site. This neglect happens as Zimbabwe marks another independence celebration.
The cemetery holds remains of the Pioneer Column members who came north in 1890 under Cecil John Rhodes to claim land beyond the Limpopo River. These colonial settlers created Rhodesia's racial system but chose to be buried near what became a black township. The irony stands clear – those who enforced harsh laws against...
Zimbabwe's Mutapa Investment Fund might double to over $30 billion by 2030, becoming one of Africa's largest sovereign wealth funds. State companies once meant mismanagement, but MIF changed that path. Independent firms valued it at $16 billion last year. Growing gold prices helped expand the fund.
MIF might contribute 20 percent of Zimbabwe's GDP by the end of the decade. The fund would surpass better-known African funds from Botswana, Angola, and Namibia. Only Ethiopia, South Africa, and Libya would have bigger assets. Mining drives much of this momentum.
When MIF started, gold traded around $1,800 per ounce. Today, it exceeds $3,160, dramatically increasing gold asset values. The fund also supports energy exploration through...
Zimbabwe plans to increase pork production from 18,700 tonnes to 22,500 tonnes next year due to growing market demand. Pig Industry Board head Dr. Sharai Ncube thinks they can reach this goal despite missing last year's target. She believes actual production numbers might exceed official records since many farmers sell outside registered slaughterhouses. The board wants better infrastructure for breeding stock and actively seeks solutions for feed shortages that hurt pig farming.
Agriculture Deputy Minister Davis Marapira says farm buildings need better temperature control systems. He believes improved facilities can exceed production goals. The minister wants PIB to service 60 female pigs monthly for steady piglet supplies. He urged...
ZimTrade plans to make waves at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair next week in Bulawayo. Their display focuses on Igniting Local Industries for Global Integration. The trade group will show products from companies they helped prepare for international markets. Visitors can see items from farming, textiles, and leather-making businesses that succeeded abroad. The exhibit aims to connect local firms with foreign partners.
CEO Allan Majuru says they want to demonstrate real progress in helping Zimbabwe businesses compete worldwide. The organization runs programs like Next She Exporter and Eagles Nest Youth Export Incubator. These initiatives help women and young people build export businesses. They created hundreds of new exporters...
