Butterphly and DJ Shugeta are the new hosts of Power FM’s Drive Time show the Drive Thru.
Their show will happen Monday to Friday between 3pm and 6pm.
DJ Shugeta joins Power FM from their sister station National FM whilst Butterphly makes a return after leaving the radio station a year ago to join Nash TV.
The duo takes over from Hazvinei ‘Dj Chilli’ Sakarombe who moves to the 9pm to midnight slot.
At the start of the holy month of Ramadaan, DStv’s Muslim viewers have an additional channel to reinforce their month of fasting and reflection with the launch of Ramadaan TV.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the pop-up channel would operate from Friday April 1 for 4 weeks to the Day of Eid, with the sighting of the moon at the end of Ramadan.
“Content will be sourced from within Southern Africa as well as internationally,” she said.
Ramadaan TV is available on DStv channel 346 to Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family and Access customers.
“Programming includes live prayer broadcasts, live pledge lines, messages from leading Islamic scholars, daily Quraan programmes and live iftaar programmes.”
Multichoice Wednesday pulled the plug on Russian state-owned news channel Russia Today and have given a reason for the decision.
In a statement released MultiChoice said this was as a result of sanctions imposed on Russia by the European Union.
“MultiChoice confirms that as of today, March 2 2022, RT (Channel 407) shall not be carried on the DStv platform until further notice.
“Sanctions imposed on Russia by the European Union has led to the global distributor of the channel ceasing to provide the broadcast feed to all suppliers, including MultiChoice,” a spokesperson for MultiChoice said.
RT was formerly known as Russia Today.
The EU has banned the RT and Sputnik channels in an unprecedented move as part of many sanctions imposed by many western countries amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its customers’ television viewing experience and offer Zimbabweans content that resonates with them, MultiChoice is excited to announce the launch of 3Ktv, a Zimbabwean channel, on DStv.
From 28 February 2022, DStv Zimbabwe subscribers will be able to watch 3Ktv on Channel 293. The channel will broadcast content which will include local drama, reality shows, news, sport, educational programmes, documentaries and will spotlight a wide range of Zimbabwean topics and people. Some of the exciting highlights to look out for include:
Tangled: A local telenovela about the apparently not so perfect lives of two best friends. Their lives are unravelled to the point of murder when a boyfriend’s overprotective mother threatens him to choose between career and love.
I Can Act: A reality talent show for aspiring actors
Mawombera: This is a drama series of a poor family in the rural areas with two kids. The wife, Sandra, is educated and is advised by the husband to pursue her education. Eventually she graduates, gets a better job in town and husband is happy. Things turn bad when she starts neglecting the family without realizing it.
Zim’ Best Barber: Zim’s best barber is a reality game show in which 16 barbers compete for a prize worth of start-up barbershop equipment, through completing fun tasks and a process of elimination.
Zim Uncovered: A travelogue (tour) of Zimbabwe’s cities, towns, growth points and suburbs bringing out the historical backgrounds, cultures of the people who live there as well as how certain places became popular.
Bachi Committee: A talk show programme focusing on issues that affect men in today’s society and the changing roles due to globalisation. It’s an all men’s talk show.
Emmanuel Nyamayedenga, General Manager for 3Ktv highlighted that the channel aims to be the most followed, trusted and innovative station in Zimbabwe.
“We will share compelling stories about our beautiful country as we leverage on the exciting partnership between 3Ktv and MultiChoice.
The synergy is envisaged to promote the shared rich cultural diversity amongst our people over and above the technical and production support for the creative industry in television and film in Zimbabwe he said.
“This is an exciting development that will further enhance the range of Zimbabwean-produced content available to DStv viewers,” said Norman Raisbeck, MultiChoice Zimbabwe General Manager.
3Ktv will launch on the DStv platform at 6am on Monday February 28 on channel 293 and will be broadcasting 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from its new studios based in Harare. It will be available to viewers on all DStv bouquets, from Premium through to Lite.
“As Africa’s leading entertainment platform and most loved storyteller, we continuously seek opportunities to provide local and inspired content to Zimbabwean audiences. Our goal with this channel is to enhance the customer’s viewing experience even more, and at great value” said Raisbeck.
MultiChoice continues to tell the African story through its hyper local strategy which aims to provide a platform for home grown African content thereby continuing to grow the African film industry.
The recently recently held 2022 National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) in Harare brought with it a mixed bag of emotions. Here is the full list of winners in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Outstanding Female Dancer
Lorin Sibanda in Footprints
Outstanding Male Dancer
Devante Sanganza in My Passion for dance
Outstanding Dance Choreographer
John Cole in Loyal
Outstanding Dance Group
Umkhathi Theatre in Footprints
Outstanding 2 Dimensional Work
Domination by Joseph Nyakwenga
Outstanding 3 Dimensional
Nhumbu by Tatenda Gwarada
Outstanding Mixed Media
Do not destroy us by Rickson Zavare
Outstanding Poet
Obert Dube
Outstanding Comedian
Hidden Sibanda aka Mdawini
Distinct Social Media Skits
Tarisai Cleopatra Chikocho aka Madam Boss
Outstanding Journalist – Print
Sithokozile Sibanda – Ilanga
Outstanding Journalist – Radio
Rumbidzayi Mugwira aka Chamvary – Power FM
Outstanding Journalist – Television
Barney Mpariwa – ZBC
Outstanding – Online Media
Amazing Voices – Nonkululeko Dube aka Amard
Outstanding Actor
Cadrick Musongwelwa in Deathbed
Outstanding Actress
Rumbidzai Karize in Deathbed
Outstanding Theatrical Production
How are you really? by Vaviri Creative
Outstanding Director
Elizabeth Zaza Muchemwa in How are you really?
Outstanding First Creative Published Work
Bringing us back by Mercy Dhliwayo [Vhakololo Press]
Outstanding Children’s Book
The Cursing Tortoise by Onald Gwiriri [Essential Books Publishing Company]
Outstanding Fiction Book
All comes to Dust by Bryony Rheam [amaBooks]
Outstanding Poetry Book
For women Trying to breath and failing (It’s not your fault) by Batsirai Chigama [Ntombekhaya Poetry]
Outstanding Actor
Kumbilani Ncube as Jonz in Ikasi: The Hood
Outstanding Actress
Bathabile Dlamini as Blessing in Poor Cousins
Outstanding Music Video
Rainmaker Directed by Kalai Faye Barlow ft. Djembe Monks
Outstanding Screen Production (Television)
Chipo the Gift produced by Daves Guzha
Outstanding Screen Production (Short Length Film)
Ikasi: The Hood Directed by Mzingaye Ngwabi
Outstanding Screen Production(Full Length Film)
Poor Cousins Directed by Sydney Taivavashe
Outstanding New Comer
Day Tawanda Ncube aka DT Bio Mudimba
Outstanding Female Musician
Janet Manyowa
Outstanding Male Musician
Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O
Outstanding Song
Hello Mwari by Rodney Mashandure aka Jah Master
Outstanding Album
Mustard Seed by Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O
Outstanding Artist In The Diaspora
Arnold Tongai Chirisa
Promoter Of The Year
Gateway Stream
Consistent Supporter Under Covid-19
Nash TV
Arts Service Award
National Gallery of Zimbabwe
Lifetime Achievement
Mechanic Manyeruke
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe have announced the nominees for the 20th edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA).
New kids Feli Nandi, Herman Mpelo Mukombe and DT Bio Mudimba of the Kujata-Jata fame will battle it out for the Outstanding New comer category together with Sandra Sibanda.
Nutty scored nominations in Outstanding Male, Outstanding Album and Outstanding song whilst in the Outstanding Female Musician Janet Manyowa, Feli Nandi ,Dorcas Moyo and Gemma Griffiths face up.
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE 20th NAMA EDITION NOMINEES
Outstanding Female Dancer
Lisa Magwenzi in Love shouldn’t hurt Lorin Sibanda in Footprints
Ndomupeishe Chipendo in Shuwa
Outstanding Male Dancer
Devante Sanganza in My Passion for dance John Cole in Gotta Feeling Tichaona Chikara in Purpose Driven
Outstanding Dance Choreographer
Mishael Ndlovu in Most High John Cole in Loyal
Hillary Indie in Tipei Ndiro
Outstanding Dance Group
Ezimnyama Ensemble in Hope
Umkhathi Theatre in Footprints
Elysium Magna Dance Theatre in Tipei Ndiro
Outstanding 2 Dimensional Work
Yadeuka Haichahorereke by Keith Zenda Free at Last by Keith Zenda Domination by Joseph Nyakwenga
Outstanding 3 Dimensional
Nhumbu by Tatenda Gwarada Tears of Happy by Blesssing Mutukwa Bundle of Joy by Farai Tandi My Music Drum by Simelokuhle Zibengwa
Outstanding Mixed Media
Do not destroy us by Rickson Zavare Garandichauya Series 3 by Prudence Chimutuwah Restoration by Forbes Mushipe
Outstanding Exhibition
No Nominees
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Outstanding Poet
Obert Dube
Kuda Rice
Tanyaradzwa Emily Ngundu
Outstanding Comedian
Theophilus Gabriel Chigumira aka @astra 632 Hidden Sibanda aka Mdawini
Kudzai Chengedza
Special Mention
Mthokozisi Ncube
Social Media Skits
Tarisai Cleopatra Chikocho aka Madam Boss
Prosper Ngomashi aka Comic Pastor
Kingsley Kaisi aka KingsleeZW
Outstanding Journalist – Print
Sithokozile Sibanda – Ilanga Kennedy Nyavaya – Standard Yvonne Ncube – Chronicle
Outstanding Journalist – Radio
Monica Chanda aka Moechanda – Classic263 Rumbidzai Mugwira aka Chamvari – Power FM Phathisani Sibanda & Tinashe Chikuse – Power FM
Outstanding Journalist – Television
Collette Musanyera – ZBC
Patience Nyagato – ZBC
Barney Mupariwa – ZBC
Outstanding Journalist – Online Media
Amazing Voices – Nonkululeko Dube aka AmardZW SoProfound – Arnold Chirimuka Earground – Plot Mhako
Special Mention:
Nash TV
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Outstanding Actor
Shawn Mundawarara in Choosing Sam
Cedric Musongwelwa in Deathbed
Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi in The Good Minister from Kunyarara
Outstanding Actress
Munyaradzi Guramatunhu in How are you really? Eyahra Mathaiza in How are you really? Rumbidzai Karize in Deathbed
Special Mention
Patricia Putsai in Bleeding wounds
Outstanding Theatrical Production
Deathbed by Savanna Trust Improvisational show at Oak Tree by Under The Influence Theatre How are you really? by Talisma Theatre Company
Outstanding Director
Norbert Makoche in Bleeding wounds Elizabeth Zaza Muchemwa in How are you really? Teddy Mangava in Deathbed
Outstanding First Creative Published Work
Bringing us back by Mercy Dhliwayo [Vhokololo Press] Diaspora Dreams by Andrew Chatora [Kharis Publishing] Umkhosi Wabangela Mazwi by Pretty Ndlovu [Ukhozi Publishers]
Outstanding Children’s Book
The Cursing Tortoise by Onwald Gwiriri [Essential Books Publishing Company]
Auntie Mazvita by Tinashe Muchuri [Essential Books Publishing Company] Tim’s Adventure in the Chocolate World by Chris Martin Lebolang [Hoart Benom Pty Publishing]
Special Mention
ConvergenceZW by Mgcini Nyoni [Mgcini Nyoni] Dear Eternal Mom by Kuda Mucharambeyi[Soar Publishers]
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Outstanding Fiction Book
Mboni by Abraham Makamera [Progressive Publishers] All Comes to Dust by Bryony Rheam [amaBooks]
Sirens:Tales of Youth and Love by Leroy Mthulisi Ndlovu [Leroy Mthulisi Ndlovu]
Outstanding Poetry Book
Oasis in crisis by Ruth Tsopotsa [Ancient Pageant] For women Trying to breath and failing (It’s not your fault) by Batsirai Chigama [Ntombekhaya Poetry]
Who killed Grandfather? by Kwanele Khumalo [Underclass Books and Films]
Outstanding Actor
Kumbilani Ncube as Khalu in Ikasi: The Hood Eddie Sandifolo as Maso in Poor Cousins Michael Kudakwashe as Matsa in Kugara Nhaka Kuona Dzevamwe
Outstanding Actress
Bathabile Dlamini as Blessing in Poor Cousins Thelmar Mukonza as Feli in Sister Dhokezi Felistas Tizola as Immaculate in Two Dead Government Officials
Outstanding Music Video
Nhoroondo Directed by Vusa”Blaqs” Hlatshwayo ft. Jah Prayzah
Rainmaker Directed by Kalai Faye Barlow ft. Djembe Monks Move Together Directed by Jonathan Samukange ft. Desert Sessions
Outstanding Screen Production (Television)
Kuchina The Genesis Directed by Bless Gatsi
Gazaland Police Directed by Lucky Aaron
Chipo the Gift Directed by Daves Guzha
Outstanding Screen Production (Short Film)
Ikasi: The Hood Directed by Mzingaye Ngwabi Mlamu Wami Directed by Raisedon Baya
Nehanda Directed by Sydney Taivavashe
Outstanding Screen Production(Full Length Film)
Gonarezhou Directed by Sydney Taivavashe Poor Cousins Directed by Sydney Taivavashe Veza: The Unfolding Directed by Dumie Manyathela
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Outstanding New Comer
Felistas Chipendo aka Feli Nandi
Sandra Sibanda
Herman Mpelo Mukombe
Day Tawanda Ncube aka DT Bio Mudimba
Outstanding Female Musician
Janet Manyowa
Felistas Chipendo aka Feli Nandi
Dorcas Moyo
Gemma Griffiths
Outstanding Male Musician
Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah
Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O
Rockford Josephat aka Roki
Emergy Chizanga aka Freeman
Outstanding Song
Kujata-Jata by Day Tawanda Ncube aka DT Bio Mudimba Munyaradzi by Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah Hello Mwari by Rodney Mashandure aka Jah Master Handipere Power by Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O
Outstanding Album
Hokoyo by Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah Sounds of Victory by Janet Manyowa
Mustard Seed by Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O
5136 Born in Highfield by Trevor Dongo.
Promoter Of The Year
X-Mo Squad
Bira Remadzisahwirwa
Gateway Stream
Outstanding Artist In The Diaspora
Arnold Tongai Chirisa
Awakhiwe Sibanda aka Awa Khiwe
Zandile Mazithulela aka DJ Zandimaz
Meta has announced the launch of its first #Changemakers campaign – a collection of short films, aimed at illustrating the innovative spirit of six inspirational #Changemakers from Zimbabwe and across Southern Africa.
The featured #Changemakers have launched new businesses online and re-engineered their initiatives to empower communities during the ongoing health and economic crisis.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been more than a health crisis: it’s an economic crisis that has disproportionately impacted SMBs, creators, and entrepreneurs.
Due to the pandemic, creators and SMBs are facing a challenge of a lifetime, but they remain hopeful and are making efforts to adapt by moving online through using Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to innovate, as they seek to ride out the challenges of the pandemic.
The six short films provide a glimpse into the lives of the #Changemakers and celebrate their resilience during this unprecedented time.
Featured in the #Changemakers campaign:
Commenting on the campaign and the importance of empowering SMBs during this time, NunuNtshingila, Regional Director at Meta Africa, said: “We’re proud to play a role in this transformation.
“Our recent study conducted by Genesis Analytics has indicated that 84% of African SMBs that use Meta technologies have reported them to be critical in the growth of their business.
More so, 77% indicated that their business is stronger today because of our technologies. It’s important for us to help SMBs and people who are using Meta technologies as they rebuild, re-engineer, and recover from the ongoing pandemic and economic crisis.
We believe, as these Changemakers have shown, that digital tools and solutions can empower SMBs and creators to find new customers, create revenue streams, and ultimately, reinvent their businesses for a time of flux and change.”
Helping to discover and launch new talent in the world of entertainment has been both a career mission and a pleasure for Barney Mpariwa, who believes Zimbabwe has a rich seam of talent within its population.
He is the founder and executive director of the StarBrite talent show, which first saw the light in 1990 and has been making a mark on the entertainment industry ever since.
Barney joined ZBC in 1986 and has worked in television and radio production. The StarBrite initiative has been a success story, yielding performers like Prudence Katomeni-Mbofana, Tendai Chidarikire, Rutendo Machiridza, Wilom Tight, and Bryan K.
“I feel the show plays an important role in finding talent and then grooming and launching quality artists into the entertainment industry,” he said.
“It’s helping to build up succeeding generations of artists to follow the leaders like Oliver Mtukudzi and Thomas Mapfumo.”
StarBrite is now in its ninth season on Ztv, which is also available on DStv’s channel 280.
“The show has been improving over the years and, with the right support, will grow bigger, better and even more successful,” he said.
Barney’s advice to people who feel they have a talent and would like to have it platformed is simple: take a chance and make use of platforms like StarBrite. It could be the difference between staying hidden away or being discovered and launching a career in entertainment.”
He comes from a large family, the youngest of 10 children. Now married, he and his wife have two children, with one more to join them soon.
DStv plays a significant role in his life, and he gains much enjoyment from the variety of content.
“I am excited to be a part of the DStv Shark tribe. There is never a dull moment, because there is something for everyone. We have much arguing over what to watch together. And, of course, the DStv App enables me to watch my favourite shows on the go,” he said.
“I am a sports fan who enjoys athletics, rugby, tennis and most especially soccer. Other channels my family enjoys are Zee World, National Geographic and channels with all the exciting series. And definitely we watch and enjoy talent shows like X Factor, Idols and the ‘got talent’ series.”
Heavily committed to StarBrite, he values being able to save time.
He said: The DStv App provides convenience by enabling me to check my balance, manage my account and stay connected. DStv gives me access to choice and value for money.”
Put in to bat in their Group B fixture, Gargi Bhogle and Mahika Kandanala gave USA a solid start in the Powerplay, putting on 38 runs for the first wicket before departing in quick succession in a group match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2021 in Harare on Thursday.
They kept losing wickets at regular intervals, losing Lisa Ramjit and Shebani Bhaskar in a span of six overs.
The wicket of skipper Sindhu Sriharsha for 22 triggered a collapse as the rest of the batting unit fell apart. Tara Norris offered some resistance with a 23-ball 18 which included three boundaries but found no support from the lower order.
USA, who were 89/4 at one point, were skittled out for 131 with Loreen Tshuma the pick of the bowlers with figures of 10-2-19-3.
Modester Mupachikwa and Sharne Mayers got Zimbabwe off to blazing starting, stitching together 57 runs of the target in under 10 overs.
Despite losing both openers soon after, it looked like the hosts were cruising to victory before they collapsed in stunning fashion. Moksha Chaudhary ran riot with the ball, claiming four wickets in a span of four overs. From 73/2, Zimbabwe were seven down for 87.
At this stage, every small partnership was worth gold. Precious Marange and Loryn Phiri added 10 runs for the eighth wicket before Marange and Nomvelo Sibanda put on 18 runs for the ninth.
Once Marange got out, it was down to the No. 10 and 11 batters Nomvelo Sibanda and Francisca Chipare to get Zimbabwe across the line.
At that point, they still needed 17 runs. Chipare found the ropes twice in the next over to release the pressure and finished the game off in style with a boundary as Zimbabwe got across the line by the barest of margins.
Zimbabwe won by 1 wicket.
Zimbabwe women’s cricket team got their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2021 campaign on a bad note losing by 8 runs to Thailand in a fiercely contested match at Harare sports club.
It was a game of fine margins as the host proved to be their worst enemy as they gave Thailand extra runs with their untidy bowling and fielding.
Thailand managed to capitalise from that with 6 of their batters scoring double figures. Natthakan Chatham top-scoring with 48 runs.
While with the bat the Lady Chevrons’ opening pair of Modester Mupachikwa and Sharne Mayers was very slow out of the blocks only managing 49 runs with an extremely low strike rate.
Josephine Nkomo managed to exacerbate things with a decent knock of 56 runs of 66 balls before she was caught behind by Koncharoenkai.
The Zimbabwe skipper Mary Anne Musonda was in inspired form with the bat scoring 69 runs of 65, but it was all in vain as it was not enough to get the team over the line.
The lady chevrons will be hoping for better fortunes on Thursday 25 November when they face the United States of America at Takashinga Sports Club.
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