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Jordan Moozy Confirmed for Access Music Festival in Rwanda

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Jordan Moozy Confirmed for Access Music Festival in Rwanda

Rising Afro-Pop performer Jordan Moozy is taking his musical journey to new heights as he was just announced as one of the acts performing at the prestigious Access Music Festival to be held in Kigali, Rwanda.

 

The festival, slated for November 14-16, 2024, will showcase a diverse range of musical talent from across the African continent, and Jordan Moozy’s inclusion marks a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.

This announcement marks another impressive accomplishment for the artist as Jordan Moozy has been building an impressive resume during his shirt career thus far.

Jordan continues to position himself as a leading figure in the Southern African music scene.

As one of the first artists revealed for the festival, he joins a lineup of renowned acts representing the continent’s diverse musical landscape such as South Africa’s Zaki Ibrahim, Kenya’s Ocotopizzo Assa Matusse, Youbana and more

Adding to the significance of this achievement, Jordan Moozy and fellow Zimbabwean act Bantu Spaceship are the only artists from Zimbabwe announced so far.

This dual representation showcases the growing international recognition of Zimbabwean music and serves as a powerful testament to the talent emerging from the country.

“This is a dream come true,” says Jordan Moozy. “Being selected to perform at Access Music Festival is an incredible honour.

It’s a testament to the hard work I’ve put in and the support of my fans. I’m excited to share my new music with a wider audience and connect with fellow artists from across Africa.”

Jordan Moozy has been in the studio with industry greats such as 37MPH, Spirit Fingers and Simba Tagz on new music that was premiered at exclusive listening sessions in Johannesburg and Harare over the last 2 months.

Jordan Moozy’s unique blend of Afro Pop, R&B, and highlife, infused with his cultural influences and experiences, has captivated audiences across borders.

He has already made a mark in the music industry, winning Best R&B and Best Collaboration at the Yarona FM Awards and performing at notable events such as the Shoko Festival.

With his appearance at the Access Music Festival, he is poised to reach even greater heights and solidify his position as a force to be reckoned with in the global music scene.

Zimbabwe Registers Win On Their Return To The COSAFA Cup

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Zimbabwe Registers Win On Their Return To The COSAFA Cup

Zimbabwe picked up a victory on their return to the COSAFA Cup for the first time since 2021 as they edged Comoros 1-0 following a winning goal in the second half from Michael Tapera.

 

It was a hard-fought contest in which both teams had further chances, but the Warriors managed to hold on in the end for what will be a huge boost in morale.

Captain Godknows Murwira was voted man of the match.

Champions Zambia got the defence of their HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup 2024 title off to a losing start after they were beaten 2-0 by East African guest nation Kenya at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Thursday.

The match followed a 1-0 win for Zimbabwe in their Group B opener against Comoros and leaves record seven-time winners Zambia on the back foot already as they seek an unprecidented third title win in a row.

Only the top team in each of the three pools and the best placed runner-up advance to the semifinals this year, meaning it is all to play for and any slip-ups put teams on the back foot.

Kenya took the lead when Austine Odhiambo kept his cool from the penalty-spot to slot the ball home after eight minutes.

One became two soon afterwards as hesitant defending at the back post allowed Patrick Otieno to steal in and score as he poked the ball past Zambia goalkeeper Charles Kalumba.

The second half saw Zambia dominate possession, but they were not able to create enough in front of goal to claw their way back into the game.

The action continues on Friday with the opening games in Group C. Entrance will be FREE with tickets for tomorrow’s game available at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium ticket office on a first come, first served basis.

Lesotho, beaten finalists last year, will take on Seychelles with kick-off set for 15h00 CAT.

It will be a first ever meeting between these two nations in the COSAFA Cup, creating a little bit of history in Gqeberha. Seychelles have never been past the group stages and that will be their aim this time round.

The later game sees Angola take on Namibia at the same venue at 18h00 CAT.

Namibia will have to make their own piece of history if they are to win this one, having never defeated Angola before in the COSAFA Cup.
Palancas Negras have won two of their four previous meetings in the competition, with the other two drawn.

That includes the 1999 final that Angola won 2-1 on aggregate when the decider was played over two legs, while the last time they met in the regional showpiece competition was all the way back in 2004.

Tatenda Mahachi Drops New Hit Single “Namata” Featuring Freeman HKD

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Tatenda Mahachi Drops New Hit Single “Namata” Featuring Freeman HKD

Acclaimed gospel musician Tatenda Mahachi has just released his latest single, “Namata,” featuring versatile artist Freeman HKD.

 

This dynamic collaboration marks the first single from Mahachi’s highly anticipated forthcoming album, set to drop later this year.

Released on Monday, “Namata” has already captivated listeners with its powerful message and melodious harmony.

The accompanying music video, which premiered on Wednesday morning, visually complements the song’s profound message, adding another layer of depth to the experience.

“Namata” is rapidly gaining traction on major national radio stations, resonating deeply with audiences.

The song serves as a poignant reminder to believers to use prayer as their weapon against the challenges of the world.

Its captivating beat has made it an instant favourite among fans of both gospel and contemporary music.

Tatenda Mahachi shared his excitement about the collaboration with Freeman HKD.

“This song was a long time coming. I have always wanted to expand my horizons by trying out new genres to spread the message of the cross. Working with Freeman has been an incredible experience, and I believe ‘Namata’ will touch many hearts,” said Mahachi.

The fusion of Mahachi’s gospel roots with Freeman HKD’s distinct dancehall style has created a unique sound that transcends traditional genre boundaries.

This collaboration not only showcases Mahachi’s versatility as an artist but also highlights his commitment to innovating within the gospel music scene.

Watch “Namata” below

Violent Chegutu Pirates Fans Force Linesmen to Switch Sides

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Violent Chegutu Pirates Fans Force Linesmen to Switch Sides

In a tense match between Caps United and Chegutu Pirates at Rufaro Stadium, the assistant referees had to switch sides to calm the violent Chegutu Pirates fan base.

 

The disruption began when Pirates fans, occupying the Vietnam Stand, started throwing missiles at one of the linesmen.

Fearing for the safety of the match officials, the match was halted for nearly 25 minutes until the decision was made to switch the assistant referees.

Pirates fans were disputing a throw-in decision that went Caps United’s way.

The incident was triggered by William Manondo’s header in the 67th minute, which gave Caps United the lead.

This led to further chaos, with some fights breaking out near the Vietnam Stand, resulting in several hooligans being arrested by the police.

Chegutu Pirates have previously been fined and docked points in their debut Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season due to the violent behaviour of their supporters.

After the lengthy break, the match resumed, and Pirates quickly equalized from a free kick, courtesy of Gift Mwinga. However, William Manondo restored Caps United’s lead in the 93rd minute, silencing the Pirates fans.

This brace marked his seventh league goal of the season, leaving him just one goal behind the top scorer, Evans Katema, who has been in prolific form for Bikita Minerals.

The match ended 2-1 in favour of Caps United.

Sunday Matchday 16 Results:

Caps United 2-1 Chegutu Pirates

Highlanders 1-0 Hwange

Greenfuel 1-0 Yadah

Manica Diamonds 0-0 Dynamos

Featured Picture by Symbolic Photography

Culture Warriors Triumph at Chibuku Neshamwari Harare Finals

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Culture Warriors Triumph at Chibuku Neshamwari Harare Finals

The rich cultural display in dance was showcased at a well-attended Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival Harare finals in Dzivarasekwa.

 

Padziva Camp and Caravan hosted ten traditional dance groups as they competed for the sole ticket to represent Harare province.

The Mufakose-based group, Culture Warriors, who specialize in Dinhe dance, charmed their way into the judges’ hearts and will represent the province at the Masvingo finals later in July.

They also won a cash prize of US$2,500.

Another group from Mufakose, Shingai Dance Troupe, came second, while Villa Kutinyu Angoni Nyau Club from Dzivarasekwa came third.

They also pocketed US$1,500 and US$1,000, respectively.

Shingai Dance Troupe

The Harare finals marked the seventh province to have chosen their representatives, with only three provinces left before the big finale in July.

Chibuku Neshamwari is sponsored by Delta Beverages in collaboration with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe National Traditional Dance Association.

Zimbabwe Cricket names Justin Sammons as Zimbabwe Head Coach

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Zimbabwe Cricket names Justin Sammons as Zimbabwe Head Coach

The Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) Board has named South African Justin Sammons as Head Coach of the Zimbabwe Senior Men’s National Team with immediate effect.

He will be joined by former Zimbabwe international Dion Ebrahim who is coming in as Assistant Coach.

Sammons, who over the years has done sterling work with South Africa’s high performance programme as well as with several domestic sides, was part of the Proteas technical team as batting consultant between 2021 and 2023.

ZC Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani said: “We are delighted to confirm Justin as Head Coach of the Zimbabwe Senior Men’s National Team.

“He brings a wealth of coaching experience and a reputation of identifying, nurturing and developing some of the best young talent in South Africa.

“His hard-working and passionate approach as well as sense of values on and off the pitch make him the ideal person to take us forward.”

An elated Sammons said: “It is an absolute privilege to be appointed as the Zimbabwe Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach.

“I look forward to the road ahead and I am excited to start working with this talented group of players.”

His assistant, Ebrahim, represented Zimbabwe in 29 Tests and 82 one-day internationals before he later pursued a coaching career in New Zealand where has been involved at the highest level with the Black Caps.

The rest of the technical staff for the senior men’s side will be appointed in consultation with Sammons.

ZC has also announced former Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura as Head Coach of the Zimbabwe Under-19 Men’s National Team.

Rangarirai Norbert Manyande, who played first-class cricket in Zimbabwe before he went on to feature for Namibia, was named as his Assistant and Batting Coach, while former South Africa star Paul Adams will be the Bowling Coach.

These appointments, which followed a rigorous recruitment process, were confirmed during a ZC Board meeting held this Wednesday.

Drama on ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa’

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Drama on ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa’

With eight housewives from five different South African ‘The Real Housewives’ franchises, brought together in Jamaica, of course, there is bound to be drama.

Nonku Williams from ‘The Real Housewives of Durban’ has been poking the bear when it comes to Melany Viljoen from ‘The Real Housewives of Pretoria’ on the reality show; enquiring about the allegations about Tammy Taylor Nails and even made accusations that she believes Melany could be in abusive marriage.

As the episodes continue to air and the housewives and viewers binge on all the drama, the Viljoens are not taking the things Nonku has said lightly.

Peet has issued a letter of demand against one of Africa’s longest running housewives, and is suing her for R1 million for defamation of character for alleging that he abuses his wife and that she is in a “cult for one”.

“Peet and Mel from ‘The Real Housewives of Pretoria’ are claiming damages of R 1 million from a glamorous Durban housewife because she claimed Peet abused his wife,” reported Rapport on Sunday.

In a joint statement, Peet argued that the only abuse that Mel has to endure is from carrying all those diamonds around and how he flew her business class to Jamaica as production could only afford economy tickets and how he took her to Miami before she started filming the reality show and also after.

Nonku also claimed that she believes Peet runs Mel‘s life and is responsible for her decision not to have kids. In their statement, Peet refuted the allegation and defended their choice not to have children.

“Mel has literally no family left, nobody to assist should anything happen to me. We are not living in 1955. Women are not worth less when children are not what they desire. I am taken aback by the baby-shaming on the show.”

Nonku has yet to publicly address the lawsuit, but Mel has shared the news on her Instagram for all to see.

Three tough groups headline 2024 COSAFA Cup

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Three tough groups headline 2024 COSAFA Cup

Hosts South Africa and Botswana will lock horns yet again in the most played fixture in HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup history when the prestigious regional tournament is staged from June 26-July 7.

 

The draw for the 12 teams pitted the neighbours together for the ninth COSAFA Cup tournament in a row, with Botswana yet to win outright in any of their 12 previous meetings.

Mozambique and Eswatini make up the other sides in what is sure to be a hotly contested Group A.

Record seven-time winners Zambia will be looking to become the first team to win three COSAFA Cup titles in a row and also face a fascinating set of fixtures in Group B, which puts them against old foes Zimbabwe and Comoros. The fourth team in that pool will be confirmed in due course.

Last year’s runners-up Lesotho are in Group C along with three-time winners Angola, 2015 champions Namibia and Seychelles.

The pool games will be played from June 26-July 3, with the semifinals on July 5 and the final and third-place play-off to be staged two days later.

The format ensures each country will play a minimum of three games up to a maximum of five over the course of the competition. It also allows for an extra days’ rest between most pool games, a boost for player welfare.

The 22 previous editions of the COSAFA Cup have seen some great performances and incredible games that have been written into the folklore of Southern African football, but only five nations can claim to have lifted the coveted trophy.

Zambia went back-to-back in 2023 and now sit along at the top of the list of most titles with seven. That is one more than Zimbabwe, with South Africa (five), Angola (three) and Namibia (one) the only other teams to claim regional glory.

Mozambique, Malawi, Botswana and Lesotho have all been finalists twice, but ended up on the losing side on both occasions. Two-time guest nation Senegal are the only other national to reach the decider but lost to South Africa in 2021.

Shurugwi Comes Alive as Nyau Dance Reigns at Chibuku Neshamwari Festival

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Shurugwi Comes Alive as Nyau Dance Reigns at Chibuku Neshamwari Festival

The mining town of Shurugwi was a hive of activity as it hosted the Midlands Province leg of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival at Vital Lounge.

 

The Nyau dance dominated the provincial finals, with both the first and second positions going to this genre.

Mkango Malawi Nyau Club came first and will represent the Midlands Province in the finals. In second position was Undi Gure, who displayed exciting Zambian Nyau routines.

Pasichigare Kandodo, a Mhande dance group, came in third position.

Undi Gure

This coming Saturday, June 22nd, the provincial finals come to the capital as PaDziva Camp and Caravan plays host to Harare.

The following week, on June 29th, it will be Mutare’s turn to decide their provincial champion at Watsomba, at Mandel Bar.

Khama’s Potential Warriors Return Fuels Speculation After Tapera Talks

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Khama’s Potential Warriors Return Fuels Speculation After Tapera Talks

Khama Billiat’s return to the Zimbabwe senior men’s national football team has been a subject of speculation for a long time now.

 

Yet the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs forward has not publicly spoken about the subject ever since he retired from international football.

Judging from Khama’s previous performances as well as his Sartuday display for Yadah against Manica Diamonds, it’s clear that the Warriors need Khama more than Khama needs them.

Khama had an impressive outing at the Heart Stadium, netting the equalizer for Yadah as well.

But the speculation about his return has now been amplified following his brief chat with interim Warriors head coach Jairos Tapera after the one-all draw match at the Heart Stadium in a Castle Larger Premier Soccer League match.

Khama and Tapera seemed to be having a serious conversation, which began on the pitch after the game and continued into the changing rooms.

With the COSAFA tournament on the horizon, perhaps Tapera is considering having Khama as one of the senior players in the team.

Whatever the two discussed, only they know, but it is every football fan’s hope that Khama considers coming out of retirement and serving his country once again, something he has done with distinction.

Watch the video below:

 

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