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By The Great GoneX When Winky D stepped onto the stage at Tête-à-Tête Season 2 at Alex Sports Club on August 29, 2026, he did not merely arrive to perform. He arrived as a visual spectacle. Dressed in an elaborate green-and-gold robe, crowned with enormous horns and surrounded by intricate metallic embellishments, the Zimdancehall icon immediately became the subject of intense discussion. For some viewers, the imagery was theatrical and fascinating. For others, the horns immediately triggered accusations of “satanism” and “dark symbolism.” But before we condemn the imagery, perhaps we should ask a more fundamental question: What does art actually mean? 🌍 THE GOAT MAY BE THE KEY There is an important piece of context that should not be overlooked. The costume formed part of a GOAT-themed visual concept, playing on the popular description of Winky D as the “Greatest of All Time.” The costume featured large horns, elaborate beadwork and a ceremonial-looking coat. ...

Batsirai Dandadzi  The Woman Who Loved, Healed and Believed in Me With a heart shattered into pieces, I write these words to bid farewell to a woman I loved dearly—a woman who loved me in return and who, in every way that truly mattered, was my beloved mother: Batsirai Dandadzi. She was 51 years old and would have celebrated her 52nd birthday on September 19. Even as I write this, it still feels unreal. Batsirai was not just family to me. She was Mom. Though she was my mother's brother's daughter, the bond between us went far beyond family relationships and titles. We loved each other deeply. She cared about me, encouraged me and believed in me. To me, she was my mother. And now, just like that, she is gone. The Messages That Remained Unread Of late, Mom and I had been in constant touch. We talked about my dreams, my music and the future of LGM Music. She believed in me. She believed in my vision. She had even pledged to help me with the prod...

Dolly Parton  By John Mutsengi – The Great GoneX Today, my heart is heavy as I bid farewell to one of the greatest musical voices and songwriters the world has ever known — Dolly Parton. To millions around the world, she was the Queen of Country Music. She was a singer, songwriter, storyteller, entertainer and humanitarian. But to me, she was something even more personal: an inspiration. I was a truly ardent fan of Dolly Parton. There was something special about the way she could take simple words, wrap them in beautiful melodies and turn them into songs that spoke directly to the human heart. Her music had warmth. It had honesty. It had emotion. And above all, it had soul. There was also a remarkable personal connection between us — one that I will forever cherish. Dolly Parton and I shared the same birthday, January 19. But our connection goes even deeper: I was born on January 19, 1976, the very day Dolly Parton was celebrating her 30th birthday. As she celebrated th...

Chapter 1 The Muchina home glowed with quiet opulence, its polished mahogany dining table reflecting the chandelier light like it was auditioning for a furniture commercial. In the affluent Chicago suburbs of Kwekwe, wealth wasn’t just visible—it strutted. Velvet drapes, imported china, and the Sony PVM‑4300 in the lounge screamed: we’ve arrived, and we’re staying.   Mr. Desmond Muchina sat at the head of the table, carving beef with the precision of a surgeon. Beside him, Lillian supervised with the calm authority of a queen. Cordelia, twenty‑one, was elegance in motion; Tadios, eighteen, had the restless energy of someone who thought rules were optional; Lorraine, fifteen, was still deciding whether adulthood was worth the trouble.   In the lounge, the children balanced plates on their laps, glued to Santa Barbara. The actors on screen were busy betraying each other with style, while the Muchinas were busy admiring their own reflection in the glow of im...

By The Great GoneX After 13 years of heartbreak, uncertainty and desperate hope, a Mutare mother has reportedly been reunited with her long-missing daughter, who was found alive in Mozambique after a social media appeal helped trace her family. Tariro Mahumba disappeared in 2013 when she was just five years old. She reportedly vanished from a crèche in Sakubva's OTS section in Mutare, leaving her family without answers for more than a decade. Now 18 years old, Tariro recently resurfaced in Madeira, Mozambique, where she reportedly revealed that she had been kidnapped from Zimbabwe and subjected to years of abuse. The breakthrough reportedly came after Tariro posted a message on social media appealing for help to locate her biological family. Her appeal spread widely online, eventually triggering a search that led to her mother, Georgina Muchekadzose of Fairview, Mutare. Mrs Muchekadzose said she received an emotional phone call on Tuesday night informing her that a youn...

Zimbabwe mourns the loss of Grey Gambiza Moyo, a legendary voice of the airwaves and liberation war veteran. Moyo, remembered for his iconic environmental program Zvisikwa Zvesango on Radio 2 (now Radio Zimbabwe), passed away at the age of 68.   His deep, resonant voice defined the golden era of broadcasting, bringing environmental awareness and cultural pride to households across the nation. As a war veteran, his service extended beyond the battlefield into the realm of public education, where he championed conservation and national identity.   Colleagues and listeners alike hail him as a guardian of Zimbabwe’s natural heritage and a mentor to younger broadcasters. His passing leaves a silence where once there was a voice that carried wisdom, patriotism, and love for the land.  

A Haunting August Parallel Continues By The Great GoneX The death toll from the Lake Kariba ferry disaster has risen to 93 following the discovery of another body floating near Long Island. According to TheNewsHawks, the body is currently in the custody of a Kapenta fishing rig crew, while a sub-aqua team is on its way to retrieve it. With 93 confirmed dead and 77 survivors, the known number of people who were aboard the ill-fated vessel now stands at 170. The latest death toll means the Kariba tragedy has now surpassed the 89 lives lost in the Nyanga Bus Disaster of August 1991 — by four fatalities. 35 years later, another August tragedy has overtaken one of Zimbabwe's darkest transport disasters. And tragically, the search continues, with more bodies suspected to be in the lake. Source: TheNewsHawks Les GoneX Times ...Powerfully Creative...

A Haunting August Parallel By The Great GoneX Zimbabwe's Kariba ferry disaster has now surpassed the infamous Nyanga Bus Disaster of 1991, becoming the deadliest transport tragedy in the country's recorded history. The confirmed death toll from the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) ferry disaster on Lake Kariba has risen to 92, following the recovery of eight more bodies on Monday, 17 August 2026. The grim figure is three higher than the 89 lives lost in the Nyanga Bus Disaster on 3 August 1991. For 35 years, the Nyanga tragedy — which claimed the lives of 89 people, including 82 schoolchildren — stood as Zimbabwe's deadliest road transport disaster. That grim record has now been surpassed. A Haunting August Parallel There is an especially chilling coincidence. The Nyanga Bus Disaster happened in August 1991. The Kariba ferry disaster happened in August 2026 — exactly 35 years later. Nyanga: 89 deaths. Kariba: 92 deaths — and the search ...

A Haunting August Parallel By The Great GoneX Zimbabwe's history has been scarred by devastating transport disasters — tragedies that have claimed dozens of lives in a single moment and left families and communities mourning for generations. Among the darkest remains the Nyanga Bus Disaster of 1991, in which 89 people, including 82 schoolchildren, lost their lives. Now, 35 years later, Zimbabwe is confronting another horrifying possibility. Could Kariba Overtake Nyanga? The reported death toll from the Kariba ferry disaster has reached 84, placing it just five deaths below the Nyanga tragedy. If the death toll rises by just six, the Kariba disaster would surpass the Nyanga disaster's recorded 89 fatalities. But the most disturbing issue may be the uncertainty surrounding the actual number of people who were aboard the ferry. Figures circulating in the aftermath have suggested that more than 150 people may have been aboard, despite the vessel's stated...

INTRODUCTION Baba Harare has defended Jiti as a proud Zimbabwean tradition. While his passion for culture is clear, the truth is more complex. Our ancestors treated erotic dances and music with maturity, dignity, and strict boundaries. What was once sacred and restricted is now broadcast without filters, exposing minors to content that was never meant for them. This is not an attack on Baba Harare’s artistry or success — it is simply a reminder of the truth. JITI IN PRECOLONIAL ZIMBABWE - Sacred context: Jiti and dances like Jerusarema were performed during weddings, fertility rites, harvest festivals, and mourning rituals.   - ADULT-ONLY SPACES: Children were deliberately excluded because the dances carried erotic symbolism — movements celebrating fertility, womanhood, and manhood.   - NIGHTTIME PERFORMANCES:  These events were held at night, when children were already asleep, ensuring they were shielded from erotic displays.   - CULTURAL ...

By Les GoneX Times   Manchester City have officially secured the signature of Darren Motsi, a 16‑year‑old attacking midfielder of Zimbabwean heritage, from Leicester City. The young prodigy, already capped for England U16s, becomes the latest jewel in City’s ambitious youth project — and the newest Zimbabwean name to echo through the Etihad corridors.   🌟 From Leicester’s Rising Star to City’s Project At just 15, Motsi stunned the Premier League 2 stage, making 15 appearances for Leicester’s U21s and scoring in back‑to‑back matches — a record for his age. His left foot, vision, and creativity mark him as a versatile attacker, equally dangerous on the wing or in the number 10 role.   Liverpool were once favourites to secure his signature, but City’s long‑term development pathway convinced Motsi to join their academy. He now joins fellow youth signings Jeremy Monga and Mishel Nduka, as City rebuild their ranks after losing talents lik...