In 2019, Zimbabwean comedy made international news when comedian Samantha Kureya, known on stage as Gonyeti, was abducted and tortured by masked gunmen. She is one of many comedians in Zimbabwe who ...

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe’s economy is falling apart, and police are cracking down on growing anti-government protests. But the country’s comedy scene is booming. No subject seems taboo. Even ...

The Vail Comedy Show, after a hiatus for the month of December, returns Thursday, Jan. 21 with a lineup including comedians with national credentials, and one from Zimbabwe. Headliner Dave Waite ...

Being a comedian in Zimbabwe is no easy profession, particularly if you’re a woman. The problems women face range from violence – for example, Samantha Kureya, known on stage as Gonyeti, was abducted ...

Zimbabwe's comedy scene is booming as the country's economy is tanking, and police are cracking down on growing anti government protests. At the recent State of the Nation show, even 92 year President ...

The aptly named “Familiar,” now at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company under the skilled direction of Danya Taymor, is a fine example of the kind of play that many well-educated children of immigrants to ...

HARARE (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - It's no joke being a comedian in Zimbabwe. In a country where open criticism of power can spell trouble for journalists, politicians and activists, comedians say ...

QUANTITATIVE data of social media engagement in Zimbabwe shows that the national mood has shifted from the burning protest chants of the past decade to a sarcastic, shared laughter. As the economic ...

Harare — REPS Theatre in Harare will bring back one of its most popular traditions this new year's eve. The popular theatre in Harare, will run a New Year farce from December 31, this time presenting ...