Michael Jackson: the noun
If Michael Jackson was a noun and I was the Oxford dictionary editor, I would make the following entry into the next edition of the famed dictionary:
The good die young - RIP Michael Jackson
A television executive and father remembers Michael Jackson.
MUMBAI: The year: 1996. Thousands of fans have formed serpentine queues running into miles outside the venue where Michael Jackson is supposed to perform in Mumbai. Kids are screaming, begging to be allowed in but, security is high and only the lucky few who have got tickets are allowed in. The concert at the Andheri Sports Complex was put together by Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray's nephew Raj Thackeray and his Shiv Udyog Sena.
Link to “Better On The Other Side”a tribute song to MJ featuring The Game, Chris Brown, Diddy, Usher, Mario Winans, Boyz2Men and other leading artists at end of the story.
Zim twins doing well - video
The Zimbabwean twins Tinotenda and Tinashe Mufuka seem to be doing well, CBC reports.
Zim newspaper's campaign wins prestigious Cannes award
A ton of money went into the Outdoor Grand Prix winner at this year's 56th Cannes Lion International Advertising Festival. But not in the way you would imagine.
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Govt Under Pressure to cut Embassies
GOVERNMENT is under pressure to reduce the number of diplomatic missions abroad amid claims it requires over US$20 million monthly in salaries and other expenses to keep the embassies running.
Glimmers of hope for gold as Zimbabwe deregulates
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Footballer Guta shines in his new home
I always looked at it like those football movies you see with the sucky team that makes a big comeback, but obviously the big comeback didn't happen," Guta said during practice Thursday -- which happened to be nine years to the day that he moved from Zimbabwe to Canada with his family.
Mbira, gumboot workshops in BC
Ted Wright is currently conducting African music workshops in British Columbia. Wright is a member of Marimba Muzuva based in Vancouver.
"At Bopoma we use the joyful and energetic rhythms and melodies of Zimbabwe and Southern Africa as a means for everyone to enjoy music. Our programs are fun and educational, designed to allow participants to experience the delight of playing music from Africa together in community," reads a statement from the organisers of the workshop.
The workshops include marimba, mbira, drum, gumboot dance
Info: Ted 250-743-2106 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or bopoma.org
Back, back... those silent Saturdays
I received a phone call from an old friend last week."I used to love our dates on Saturday," she said.
Tsvangirayi-Obama remarks after Oval Office meet - Video
Prime Minister Tsvangirai of Zimbabwe gave remarks after a meeting in the Oval Office with the President of the United States, Barack Obama. Obama expressed admiration for the the tenacity and courage of the Zimbabwe PM.
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President Obama Praises Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai, Pledges $73 Million Aid
Culminating a five-day visit to the United States, Zimbabwean President Morgan Tsvangirai met on Friday with U.S. President Barack Obama (pictured left) who praised the former opposition leader's leadership and courage and pledged $73 million to help the Zimbabwean people.
Read more: President Obama Praises Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai, Pledges $73 Million Aid
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