16 year-old Mandisa Mdhuli crowned face of Bulawayo

SIXTEEN-year-old Mandisa Mdluli has been crowned as the new Face of Bulawayo.
By Mpumelelo Moyo Oct. 15, 2025
Bulawayo filmmaker  launches film school
Bulawayo filmmaker launches film school
A Bulawayo filmmaker has launched a new film school to cultivate creative talent in Zimbabwe’s southwestern region.
By Margaret Lubinda Oct. 15, 2025
African women redefining representation in global entertainment
From presidents and scientists to filmmakers and community builders, their rise marks what many celebrate as progress.
The Roast of Mambazo and the Maxine Sideshow
She was loud, uncontrollable, extremely noisy, and smoked like a chimney inside the theatre, creating an unwarranted sideshow.
By Ink Whispers Oct. 8, 2025
Copyright or creative theft? The struggle for Zimbabwe’s artists
Creatives must organise into strong unions and push as one for fair treatment. 
Curio vendors reap big at King Mzilikazi commemorations
Mzilikazi led his people on a historic migration from present day South Africa to settle in southwestern Zimbabwe in the 19th century. 
By Pamenus Tuso Sep. 12, 2025
Gone are the days when ‘Skies’ was the hub of modelling
On Saturday night, it was fully packed, although one couldn’t help but notice that 80% of the audience were fellow artists.
By Ink Whispers Sep. 12, 2025
The Mambazo Phiri Pan-African masterpiece   
Bulawayo’s arts and cultural luminary, Bulawayo’s arts and cultural luminary, Saimon Mambazo Phiri, once again proved why he remains an indomitable force in the creative sector.
By Mpumelelo Moyo Aug. 21, 2025
Why Has Ghana Seen a Rise in Online Betting?

In the past decade, online betting in Ghana has grown exponentially with the vast majority of adults in the country now actively participating in the activity on a regular basis. This is largely due to a combination of emerging technological advancements and a sharp decline in traditional brick-and-mortar casinos. This has led to Ghanaians being […]

By The Standard Nov. 25, 2021
Why Leon Schuster is This Writer’s Greatest South Africa Film Aficionado

South African film has come a long way over the years. Many fantastic actors, writers, producers, and directors have graced the stage. But one name tends to pop up as an enduring icon for South Africans across the spectrum. He is the inimitable Leon Schuster. He has written, directed, produced, and starred in scores of […]

By The Standard Jun. 8, 2021
Reviewing the Bet356 app

devices are another realm where sportsbooks are battling for convincing more members to join their ranks. This is when Bet365 shows its main card. Let’s see how users have regarded the Bet365 app, and what users must do in order to install it into their gadgets. For starters, this software is available for the following […]

By The Standard May. 13, 2021
Free Fun Android Apps

Smartphone technology has undergone major changes. The changes are not directly concerned with the look of the phones or the software they use. On the contrary, the major changes can be seen in the way we use our phones. Phones are no longer only devices that we use to call or send text messages. People […]

By The Standard Apr. 27, 2020
All set for Rubiem’s Jabulagames

Jabulagames provides the latest word class games for all age groups. The games are designed for those on-the-go who want to play using mobile phones as well as those with computers.

By The Standard Apr. 18, 2019
Summer Carnival for Bulawayo

Bulawayo revellers are in for a treat this Saturday, as Horizon Bar and Restaurant host the Summer Carnival meant to welcome the summer season in style, according to one of the organisers, Joe Tha OG.

By The Standard Nov. 25, 2015
Hip Hop Festival lives up to billing

CHANGAMIRE Hip-Hop Festival, jointly hosted with Zim Hip-Hop Awards activation party at KlubKulca, lived up to its billing on Saturday in Bulawayo.

By The Standard Nov. 24, 2015
Igwe, Tocky Vibes light up MSU graduation pre-party gig

Sungura artiste Peter “Dhewa” Moyo and dancehall chanter, Tocky Vibes will today hold a joint show at Midlands Hotel in Gweru in a gig dubbed Graduation Pre-Party: Celebrate Your Success.

By The Standard Nov. 21, 2015
Spider and Naked Weapons in exhilarating performance

SPIDER and Naked Weapons put up an exhilarating performance on Friday night at Club Forty40 with a striptease performance that saw male and female revellers scrambling to get a glimpse of the erotic dances.

By The Standard Nov. 9, 2015
Bifa ends on high note

THE third edition of the Beitbridge International Festival of the Arts (Bifa) ended on a high note on Saturday night when the border town reverberated to various tunes, as more than three groups provided entertainment on the closing night.

By The Standard Oct. 26, 2015
Group aims to restore Ndebele culture

UMCHILO Wamakhosikazi, a Matabeleland North arts group, has embarked on a campaign to revive the original Ndebele culture.

By The Standard Oct. 15, 2015
Muvhango actor Vho-Mushasha has died

Legendary Muvhango actor Sammy Moeti, better known as Vho-Mushasha has sadly passed on.

By The Standard Oct. 13, 2015
Thrilling music shows lined up for Bulawayo

BULAWAYO revellers are in for a treat over the next three weeks when the heir to the Dendera throne, Sulumani Chimbetu, lands in the city for a show this Saturday while gangly musician, Jah Prayzah, Zim dancehall chanter Killer T and local hip-hop ace Guluva7, will also entertain their fans on October 17 in a […]

By The Standard Oct. 7, 2015
Fun-lovers throng Horizon Pub for pool party

FUN lovers on Saturday night thronged Horizon Pub and Restaurant for a pool party which saw the venue filled to the brim.

By The Standard Oct. 6, 2015
Intwasa festival ends on high note

THE Intwasa Arts Festival Ko Bulawayo, which brought the city alive last week, ended on a high note at the weekend with organisers expressing satisfaction over the fiesta which left an indelible mark for arts and culture enthusiasts.

By The Standard Sep. 28, 2015
Bulawayo city backs Intwasa

BULAWAYO mayor Martin Moyo on Wednesday night said the local authority had swung its weight behind the annual Intwasa Arts Festival because it was a major drawcard for tourists eager to learn about the country’s cultures.

By The Standard Sep. 25, 2015
Intwasa Festival comes alive

THE 2015 edition of the Intwasa Arts Festival roars into life in Bulawayo today with organisers appealing to residents to support the festival

By The Standard Sep. 22, 2015
Villagers scoop prizes in painting competition

SEVERAL Matobo villagers in Matabeleland South won big at the Amagugu International Heritage Centre last Friday after participating in a traditional painting competition.

By The Standard Sep. 15, 2015
The death of nightlife in Gweru

ENTERTAINMENT has always been one big lifestyle in any given city. People from different backgrounds throng entertainment joints as they seek to relax from the pressures of work and life.

By The Standard Sep. 13, 2015
Intwasa Fashion Show on cards

HUNNAR Management Agency will be hosting a fashion show at AMTEC Garage as part of the Intwasa Arts Festival on September 26.

By The Standard Sep. 10, 2015