The standard Style - 30 Nov 2014

The Standard

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NOV 30 TO DEC 6, 2014

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Star Profile

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Samuelle Dimairho

style@standard.co.zw

Zandile “Zaza” Ndhlovu

2 THE STANDARD STYLE / CONTENTS The Standard

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November 30 to December 6 2014

Contents P08

Woman & Man 3 Woman Profile

Zandile Ndhlovu

5 Motivation

Cynthia Hakutangwi

7 Man Profile

Samuelle Dimairho

Home & Garden

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9 Home of the Week

Enter our competition

10 Trends

Fabulous Floors

12 Gardening

Pool care after rains

We limit our imagination, limit our own horizons by giving excuses endlessly.

Food & Drink

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14 Restaurant Guide

Chatters

15 Wine

Lebbie

We have so much talent amongst us, so many initiatives, so many ideas that just need to be showcased. And the best part of it? The world is always ready when you are! Everyone really does want to hear your story and how it came about.

Family 19 Family of the Week

Tsanulani family

21 Education

Cover to Cover winners

24 Family Getaway

Outings for holidays

Arts 26 Breaking New Ground

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So I have just been thinking in my mind, after reading somewhere about determination, wanting the best and stopping at nothing until desired results are achieved. It’s called determination – so many times it’s much easier to give up and surrender, and become complacent, be content with what “life has given you.” Often times we compare ourselves to the next person – if they got a decent education, a privileged background, a rich husband, they are royalty, they are pretty – then we “can’t compete” with them. But we stop ourselves, yes we do. As a race, we generally need to stop giving excuses, stop being ungrateful for the little we have. It could generate more, if we really wanted it to.

Mapolisa Saweto

28 Bookworm

Chautauqua experience

29 Celeb News

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THE STANDARD STYLE / WOMAN / PROFILE 3

November 30 to December 6 2014

Star Profile

Zandile “Zaza” Ndhlovu Prudence Muganiwah

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PEAKING to Zandile Ndhlovu, or “Zaza”, as she is popularly known, is literally like opening a bottle of bubbles and blowing them into the wind. If there was ever someone to be described as “full of life”, it’s is her!

A driven individual who is passionate about life, the bubbly radio personality who is making waves as a Master of Ceremonies all over, was discovered by Information Deputy Minister Supa Mandiwanzira and Susan Makore and since then, there has been no looking back.

A holder of a BBA Finance degree from Solusi University and an MA in Forced Migration (Witwatersrand University), Zaza says she left Zimbabwe after the meltdown of the banking industry and stayed in South Africa, working in the financial sector and then moving to the NGO sector where she worked for Nurturing Orphans of Aids for Humanity (NOAH).

“We looked after 33 000 kids and catered for the Early Childhood Development and Feeding schemes.”

Zaza also had a stint at Media Monitoring Africa as an Operations Manager, involved in educating journalists on child rights in the media and training child journalists. “I got to work with several musicians in South Africa and award show productions, hence my love for music and the enhancement of the arts. “My biggest achievement there was raising 1 million Euros to establish the Children’s News Agency. Kids who are in the programme now have set shows on Radio 702, which is South Africa’s biggest talk radio station. The Children’s News Agency has since grown and spread across South Africa and Zambia. I would love for it to come and be implemented here in Zimbabwe.”

Zaza, who has launched her own production company, Brandza.com, marked her return home by joining ZiFM Stereo, which is where Supa Mandiwanzira paired her up with Tony Friday, bringing the show, The Handbook to life.

“I enjoy good debates. My passion is about living life to the fullest. I am passionate about the arts. I love films and music. And can’t imagine a day without the two in my life.”

Explaining on Brandza.com, she says it’s mainly about concept creation. “I have a radio show on Dstv, Now You Know Show which airs on ZiFM Stereo, PowerFM and StarfM and on ZBC just finished the first season of Ghetto Fabulaz. Now I produce and present the local showbiz report on Club E alongside Marc Mandisoul and Miss V Candy.” Projects to look out for from the bubbly Zaza include, ZimCuisine, Zim Lifestyle, and Zim Travel which she is co-producing with Bulawayo based Andy Cutta and Trey Ncube.

Zaza is also the Executive Producer for the National Arts Merit Awards, and will be producing the Africa Arts News Show for The Africa Channel in Hollywood.

Speaking on the media industry in Zimbabwe, Zaza says it has a long way to go. “We are living under the façade that we are doing okay and we sugar coat everything. As practitioners in the industry we do not like to tell each other the truth. Instead, it’s a dog eat dog world where we do each other down. We use old filming techniques and our universities that teach media studies, their curriculum is very disengaged with actual industry practices. In the film sector, we have been forced by circumstances to do everything, from being the cameraman, the director and producer. And yet internationally these roles are performed by different individuals. So it affects our objectivity in our productions.”

Zaza believes her calling is to be a facilitator where change is needed. “There is a need to celebrate artists on both local and international platforms, but a

greater need to be realistic and tell them that in the International arena we are not yet fully known, and to advocate for more Zimbabwean presence on international platforms. I want to be considered amongst one of the film producers with a success history to come out of Zimbabwe.”

Challenges she has faced thus far, she says, include negativity from other people. “Being told I was not good enough and having people I consider colleagues deliberately sabotage my efforts. But by far, the biggest challenge was having to give up an illustrious career in South Africa to come and care for my mother who was ill, and trying to get a career going back home in Zimbabwe.”

A staunch believer in loyalty and hard work, Zaza says her recent experience in Hollywood showed her the power of networking. “They have a saying there ‘it’s who you know that counts’, so I believe treat people well and they will treat you well in return.”

She mentions an amazing incident which happened there, “As I was asked by the Africa Channel executives to introduce myself, the minute I said “my name is Zaza”, the President of the channel immediately stopped me dead in my tracks and said my voice moved him. He asked that I immediately be taken to his recording studio. Not only did I do the station’s Christmas adverts, but was offered a contract to work as their Africa Arts News Presenter/Producer. All I can say is it’s God’s grace.”

The youngest of four siblings, Zaza speaks endearingly of her mother who she says is the matriarch of the family.

Another achievement the lively Zaza is proud of is her role in running the National Arts Merit Awards.

“After four years of the NAMAs not being televised live, we managed to get them shown live to TV audiences. While most awards internationally just give winners trophies, we have successfully sourced 5-star hotel accommodation, transport, hampers and cash prizes to our winners. And what most people do not know is that the NAMAs are not state-funded.

Each year we raise funds from scratch to pull off the awards. It’s not an easy feat but it’s one challenge I embrace each year.

The fun lover is also part of the Lions Club of Harare, the Phoenix chapter, where they fundraise and support orphanages, old people’s homes, children’s wards, run eye testing clinics, and diabetes awareness as well as clean up campaigns. For the lions I normally act as a Master of Ceremony for our fundraising events.”

Drawing her inspiration mainly from Susan Makore as well as her own mother, Zaza says she is a fighter, and so is she. I also look up to Rufaro Kaseke and Joe Njagu who took a chance on me and believed in my love for film to teach me everything I know. In terms of service to humanity my role model is John Mwinjilo my sponsor in the Lions Club family; he is extremely humble and selfless.”

Asked what she detests most in people, Zaza says, “Backbiters. People who deliberately try and undermine everything you do. I have learnt that people who do you down and can’t celebrate your success actually push you to succeed.”

A lover of languages who speaks seven languages, Zaza is quite a cultural person. “You will always see me decked in Ndebele beads. I am a praise poet. And I talk and laugh a lot!”

Zaza has this to say as a parting shot, “Always believe in yourself because no one else will. If you are very passionate about something, and you can’t find the money or the formal education for it, find a mentor in the industry and learn on the job, then as you grow, try and seek formal education in that field. Be humble and let God lead, the rest will fall into place.”

4 THE STANDARD STYLE / WOMAN / FASHION

November 23 to 29 2014

THE WEDDING PLANNER

How to Control Your Guest List – Part 2 Rufaro Mushonga

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ust when you think you and your parents are on the same page regarding the guest list, you discover that they actually intend to invite 50 more guests without telling you. These guest names will not appear on the guest list. And what are you going to do with all the children on the list?

Won’t they waste your food and your drinks, and possibly break some expensive glassware in the process? Well, as

discussed last week, the only way to handle family is to make sure your parents are on your side, and to explain your vision to them, together with the implications that come with inviting more guests. This has to be done before you even start on a guest list. So what else can you do?

Strictly by Invitation; Regret, no children allowed Times have changed, and it is acceptable to put the above clauses on your wedding invitation.

This means that you and your parents need to stick within the agreed upon numbers, and that anyone who is invited verbally without your knowledge, should not be allowed into your venue.

Your immediate families need to understand that inviting guests behind your back could lead to embarrassment on the wedding day.

When it comes to children, some venues will actually advise you that they do not allow children in, for safety rea-

sons. Other venues are child-friendly and will even offer you a kiddie’s entertainment area and a special menu for them. Weddings have become quite pricey, and should you choose to invite children, remember that they require seating, food, drinks and entertainment. Plus, weddings often go on until 10pm – these evening events are not ideal for children. The choice is yours, but cutting down on children will help you to control that guest list.

Of course this is with

the exception of the few that are part of your bridal team and your immediate family.

Do not carry a stash of blank invitation cards around in your pocket Really? Does anyone actually do that? Yes they do. This stash of blank invitations is normally carried around just in case you meet someone that you deliberately left off the guest list. You were hoping you wouldn’t bump in to them, but now that you have, out comes the blank invite, which you

fill in right in front of this person, because they just told you they heard that you are getting married next month. Eighty invitations later (because the bride, groom and parents have all been carrying a stash around), your guest count has increased – you now need 10 more tables, and 100 more chiavari chairs, and 10 more of those “out of this world” centrepieces, more food, more drinks, and the list goes on.

Print the correct number of invitations

Remember this when you do your guest list count.

Writing “Mr and Mrs Mushonga and family” on one invitation, does not equate to inviting one guest! If you print 300 invites when you are expecting 300 guests, you will find yourself with a guest list of 600 or more guests.

Have a destination wedding I dare you to have a destination wedding. That will do the trick!

Rufaro Mushonga rufmush@gmail.com

G O B Y COLOUR BLOCKING Yolanda Lindsay Mabuto

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hen you compare the American flag to the Zimbabwean flag we can boldly say we did not need the USA to set the colourblocking (CB) trend- it’s in our blood. CB trends every summer with added rules as it creatively evolves- it’s less about mixing your boldcoloured solids together and more about singular pieces that come amped with stripes, shapes and patchwork hues mixed together or matched with bright accessories.

It may look easy but even the most stylish celebrities have at some point failed to put a flattering CB ensemble together.

CB requires colourwheel shades that flatter your skin tone and emit positive energy (colour psychology) as well as choosing pieces that flatter your body type. Using the Zimbabwean flag as inspiration- red, green, yellow, black combination has been trending for centuries however this summer let’s swap the red for orange and switch the black with blue-termed as the

GOBY (Green, Orange, Blue,Yellow) Colour Blocking which is the colour combination of tranquility, optimism, integrity and growth.

This is the modern motto of our heritage- so wear it with pride. The GOBY colours come in variant shades and intensities

(e.g orange can have different concentrations of red or yellow) and if one does not flatter your skin tone then play around with the colour wheel to check which colours at which intensities look great on your skin and discern what those colours say to the world.

THE STANDARD STYLE / INSPIRATION 5

November 30 to December 6 2014

How Do You Measure Your Productivity?

Cynthia Hakutangwi

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S the year is fast approaching an end, how satisfied are you with your levels of productivity throughout the year?

Are you satisfied with the personal achievements and accomplishments that you have made? Have you successfully completed the goals and tasks you set for yourself at the beginning of the year?

According to H. James Harrington “Measurement is the first step that leads to control and eventually to improvement. If you can’t measure something, you can’t understand it. If you can’t understand it, you can’t control it.

If you can’t control it, you can’t improve it.”

The general definition of

productivity is the relationship of output to input in real terms. Another way to define productivity relates to the value you create in relation to your resources. Value can be defined by what you do, how well you do it and how much you produce of it. This implies that high quality output becomes a standard. The quantity pertains to doing the amount needed at that time since too much or too little is wasted effort and reduces value. In this context of personal productivity resources can be defined by time, people, and cost to produce your results.

Whilst the temptation is to consider yourself as the sole human input, in measuring your personal productivity it is also important to consider the input of other people as

well. If you can increase the value of what you do while controlling the needed resources, your personal productivity will inevitably go up.

In the last four instalments in this series on Reconciling your Private and Public Life for Optimum Productivity, we have examined how you can identify misalignment, develop a culture of accountability, move from success to significance and become the person others will want to emulate. In this final part of the series the endeavour is to remind ourselves to take time to measure productivity in our personal, relational and public life before we cross over to a new year. Measurement reinforces productivitymindedness and it is useful

in setting targets and tracking progress. Our personal productivity increases when we have a drive towards selfimprovement and excellence in every area of our lives.

Our effectiveness is a result of making the right choices with our time and resources.

Some of the common problems that challenge productivity and performance relate to unnecessary interruptions and distractions, poor planning and scheduling as well as unclear priorities. As we plan ahead we must make an effort to improve our effectiveness and raise our productive potential by aligning and clarifying our key priorities in every area of our lives.  Cynthia is a Communications and Personal Development Consultant, a Life Coach, Author, and Strategist. She is the Managing Consultant of Wholeness Incorporated.

Her published book titles include “The Whole You – Vital Keys for Balanced Living” and “Intelligent Conversations: A mindset shift towards a developed Africa.” E-mail: cynthia@wholenessincorporated.com.

Facebook: Wholeness Incorporated

The Essence of “The Dream Giver” Tafadzwa Zimunhu Taruvinga The Great Land of Promise

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N his book which has sold in the millions, “The Dream Giver”, best-selling author Bruce Wilkinson tells the story of Ordinary, who is the main character. Ordinary journeys away from a land called Familiar towards the unfamiliar but rewarding Land of Promise, where he wishes to discover his Big Dream. Along the way, Ordinary draws strength and encouragement from the Dream Giver, who is the giver of eternal wisdom. Before Ordinary sets off, he encounters the likes of his Uncle and his Best Friend who can’t possibly fathom that he can possibly journey towards the Land of Promise. But Ordinary has a nagging feeling in his heart, one which says that he can embark on a new journey.

The Great Promise of the Land Like Wilkinson’s Ordinary, the Ordinary in you can start a new journey, especially into the new year of new beginnings that is 2015, from your

own land of Familiar towards the Land of Promise. The promise of the Land of Promise to the Ordinary person in you is this: that once you reach it, namely by realising your Big Dream, you seize to be Ordinary and you then become a Dreamer.

There will be many obstacles along the way, uncles and friends included, who doubt that you are capable of embarking on the good journey. The challenge then is to stay on the path, and resolutely so, until you reach the land where your fellow Big Dreamers thrive.  Tafadzwa Taruvinga is a Customer Service Consultant and the first author of a book on Customer Service Excellence in Zimbabwe, entitled “Serve Your Customers EXCELLENTLY, Or Not At All!”,

published in June 2014. He is also a Member of the Advisory Council of the US-based organisation, Customer Value Creation International (CVCI).

Tafadzwa can be contacted on e-mail at tafadzwazt@gmail.com and his profile is available on www.customervaluecreation.org/About-Us

Keeping your dreams alive Nyarai Chapingidza

EVER felt like giving up on something you worked hard for but it just didn’t turn out the way you had hoped or anticipated?

Such a turnout of events can lead to all sorts of negative thinking about where you are in life, your surroundings and your future. Words and thoughts are really powerful drivers that affect almost everything we do in this life.

Wanting something is only the first step. Yes, dream big, set goals and set your heart on wanting something of value for yourself but then release it and let it go. Surrender to the higher forces, to God, to the Source, to the Universe. “Allow” God and the Universe the freedom to provide something bigger than our smaller human selves can dare to imagine. – Oprah Winfrey Don’t be afraid to dream big because of your circumstances or current capabilities, which may not be adding up or making sense to you right now. It is so important that we keep our dreams alive and share our dreams with those we trust, to help us keep the dream alive. Sharing your dream with someone you trust makes you accountable for working hard to make that dream come true and it also provides you with someone who is going to regularly remind you of that dream.

Ultimately we should aim to inspire one another as opposed to bringing each other down. It’s hard enough to find inspiration, waking up motivated to go about your day and keeping that flow of energy running. The last thing we need is to bring each other down because at the end of the day we are all just fighting hard for our dreams and a better quality of life.

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November 30 to December 6 2014

BLACK TIE EVENTS Marshall Malikula

TROUSERS

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t is essential to get black tie events right, black tie does not mean your everyday business suit and tie. It means going all out and pulling all the stops.

In short black tie simply implies a tuxedo and no shortcuts. It is courteous for you to adhere to etiquette guidelines of black tie events, remember hosts have put a tremendous amount of effort into making the evening exceptional, the least you could do is comply.

Ultimately, my advice is either you dress up or don’t show up!

BLACK SHOES Go for uncomplicated good quality Oxfords in patent or highly polished leather. Finish off with black hose.

Flat front trouser are more flattering on slim to athletic bodies, try pleated pants if you are more rounded. Tuxedo pants normally come with a single braid down the side and no belt loops. Go with plain hems and no turn ups.

Correct black tie comprises of 7 components;

JACKET

CUMMERBANDS Do wear cummerbunds to cinch your waist or suspenders to stop your pants from sagging.

CUFF LINKS BLACK SELF TIE BOW TIE Match your bow tie with the facing of your suit, that is; satin with satin and velvet with velvet.

Since the shirts are French cuffed, it’s a given that you should wear good cuff links. Go for classy pieces in black, gold or mother of pearls.

WHITE SHIRT Invest in a crisp white turn down collar shirt with pleat detail in front and double cuff. Avoid the 70s ruffled look.

Traditionally the colour of the tuxedo is black, however opt for white or ivory in warmer weather. Keep the silhouette sleek and clean. Ideally, the jacket should have no vents at all, however it’s not very practical so rather go with double vents. Peak lapel is more flattering on all body shapes. Shawl lapel is more modern contemporary but not for everyone.

Marshall Malikula is a Brand manager, Image Consultant, Stylist and he can be reached on marshmalikula@gmail.com

THE STANDARD STYLE / MAN / PROFILE 7

November 30 to December 6 2014

Star Profile: Samuelle Dimairho Prudence Muganiwah He starts his day off at 3am or 4am and spends the first hour reading his Bible and personal development books. He is a school dropout who started a business at 17. Intriguing does not begin to describe Samuelle Dimairho.

The results driven young entrepreneur has already, in various ways, proved his potential to become a global leader in the corporate world. With his career that kicked off in 2008 as a trainee audit and accounts clerk with VALI Chartered Certified Accountants, Samuelle subsequently co-founded Chengetedzai Depository Company Limited, Zimbabwe’s first Central Securities Depository for the capital markets industry in charge of electronic custody for US$5 billion worth of shares and annual trade settlement of US$450 million. At a mere 17 years of age, he started this project and was instrumentally involved in its implementation.

“I enjoy the challenges I face when working towards business solutions. With every victory, a bigger challenge always follows suit. The beauty about it is that I have become a stronger person each time and I feel it is my duty to leave a legacy of having solved local, African and global challenges in my lifetime.”

Currently a shareholder and represented on the Board of Directors, he joined Chartered Systems Integration, a Zimbabwean ICT company, as a co-founder and took up the role of business development director. Whilst there, he oversaw implementation of 30 IT projects in the Southern African market, and the company won five prestigious local and global awards. He then went on to be co-founder of Aura Group, an African ICT services and solutions company, beginning 2013 and has been with this company as co-founder and managing director to date.

An ACCA Certified Accounting Technician (CAT), a member of the Computer Society of Zimbabwe, and a holder of an ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business, the inspiring young man is in the process of completing a Bsc (Hons) Applied Accounting with Oxford Brookes University.

Nothing stands in the way of the aspiring young personality, who featured in the Junior Achievement Worldwide, 2011/2012 Africa Annual report on behalf of Zimbabwe and was one of six Zimbabweans selected on a 5 week Business and Entrepreneurship Exchange Program to the US this year.

The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Creative Young Entrepreneur of The Year 2014 says he is determined to make a global positive impact. “It is high time that Africa grows from being a begging continent to a global economic and social powerhouse. Starting off his education at Lewisam and Prince Edward Schools, Samuelle says during his high school holidays, he used to work to gain experience and exposure into the business world. “After my O’Levels, I dropped out of school to pursue a chartered accountancy qualification as well as to get into the business arena.”

Samuelle says he loves solving problems as he believes there is always room for improvement. “At 13, my father exposed me to business and commerce literature, which made me want to act upon what I read and start something business related.” Through his mother’s support, he started investing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange when he was 15, an experience which he found exciting and decided to explore more around investing and starting enterprises.

Because of his successful projects, the well-spoken, vibrant gentleman has been

featured on international television such as CCTV Global, as well as on various live local and international Radio Interviews and news articles. He has also been behind successful projects such as the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Self-Assessment of Tax System, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Online Payments System project, and over 35 ICT projects in diverse sectors.

“I think Zimbabwe has lots of opportunities and I believe there can be tremendous growth if we adopt a mindset of collaboration and ethical business. For me entrepreneurship is key to this process and I would like to be a promoter of entrepreneurship and collaboration between the private sector and government.”

Being young in business has often been a challenge, he says, as it sometimes takes a while until people take one seriously. “However I have learnt that when you demonstrate that you can produce results and add value, people will give you a chance.”

With integrity, transparency and perseverance as his core values, the eligible bachelor believes that a person can only become globally competitive when they are ethical and if they benchmark themselves above the best.

I normally arrive to the office between 6.30am and 7am and spend the day there until 6pm/7pm. During this time I correspond with business partners all over the world, researching on new opportunities vis-à-vis global trends, attend meetings and conferences, emails and writing documents.

Do you have a family, if yes what do you enjoy most about family life?

I have very good relationships with family which includes my siblings Cynthia, Jerome, Michelle, Chester and my parents. It is the best family in the world. I hope to start a family as good as this one when the right time comes in my life.

You are a great achiever who has already made his mark, young as you are. What would you say is or would be your biggest life achievement thus far?

The idea of Chengetedzai Depository Company Limited came from when I used to invest on the ZSE when I was a teenager. What I had in mind was solving the inefficient service delivery that an ordinary investor faced. I took a rather bold move of pursuing the ZSE automation project at the age of 17 years, without a clue of the “monster” I was trying to take on.

Over the past seven years, I have had the honour of working with great co-founders in the establishment of Zimbabwe’s first central securities depository (CSD). I was the youngest of them all and believe this is a great achievement for our country.

Any pet peeves?

I detest unethical situations and settling for mediocrity/poor service. I believe everyone was born to be great and these two things have shackled many institutions and people to a future of doom the world over.

Where do you draw your inspiration? Any role models?

My inspiration comes from the fact that the majority of people that achieved great things in life started with very little or nothing. I believe that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results whilst remaining humble at the same time. I have many role models and do not know where to start but I would want to say I have had a great mentor in Luxon Zembe, whose guidance and wisdom has been valuable to the kind of person I have become.

What projects are you currently involved in, that you would like the nation to know about?

I am currently working on a number of initiatives and will talk about them when the

time is right. So far, the automation of custody, clearing and settlement of trades on the ZSE through Chengetedzai Depository Company has been gone well and you can learn more about Chengetedzai on their website at www.chengetedzai.com.

Do you do any charity work?

I currently serve as an Advisor and Mentor for the Graduate Development Agency (GDA) (www.onegda.org) in Zimbabwe. Its objective is mentoring youth graduates on how to acquire practical skills and convert them into products and services that generate economic resources for them. The universities are churning out thousands of graduates annually and the majority of them do not possess practical professional skills required in the market place. There is a gap between what they know from an educational perspective and the knowhow of strategically executing projects and task in a global context. In that regard, GDA has taken the initiative of providing mentorship and skills development programs, with the view of fostering a paradigm shift in the mind-sets of graduates in Zimbabwe and Africa.

I would say that the youth should be focused and work much harder than ever before.

The world is now a global village and highly competitive. To remain relevant you need to be globally competitive. They should not sit and have expectations of a sympathetic environment that gives them whatever they want without putting any effort and sweat into the process. So I think they need to benchmark themselves with the world and knowing that in whatever they do, they are going to be compared against the Chinese, Indians, Europeans, Americans and fellows Africans. When your vision is strong enough and you act relentlessly upon it daily, nothing will ever stop you from succeeding. The one sign that will show that you will be successful is when you

8 THE STANDARD STYLE / MAN / WHEELS

November 30 to December 6 2014

NEW PEUGEOT 2008 . . . See the city in a different light Fact Jeke

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he arrival of Peugeot’s 2008 compact urban crossover on Sub Saharan African soil marks the French marque’s entry into one of the new car market’s fastest growing segments. Our local distributer Puzey & Payne are ready to take orders of this vehicle.

Based on the same platform as the highly successful 208 compact hatchback, and reflecting a further, refined interpretation of the latest Peugeot design language, the 2008 combines the wieldy dimensions and nippy character of the 208 with the space, versatility and lifestyle appeal of a compact crossover. Short overhangs, a streamlined shape, smooth surfaces and generous glass areas all combine to create an attractive, even athletic vehicle with contained dimensions that belie the interior roominess

and practicality on offer.

Initially offered in comprehensive Allure specification only, and powered by a zesty, efficient 1,6-litre engine, the 2008 retains the dynamic character that has already made its 208 hatchback a firm favourite among subcompact hatchback buyers.

That’s hardly surprising, considering the two cars share the same platform, which combines superior torsional rigidity with the refinement and response of an independent front suspension, and a fine-tuned, space-saving torsion beam axle.

Drive is to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox, which is the only transmission on offer at launch.

Peugeot’s Grip Control system, which optimises the 2008’s traction control settings for a variety of conditions, is standard.

A raised ride height further adds to the versatility of the 2008, allowing it to confidently cope with anything from smooth highways and urban routes to indifferent country roads and even gravel, while retaining the platform’s inherent agility and response.

Performance is zippy, thanks to the engine’s lively character.

Equipped with four valves per cylinder featuring “intelligent” variable valve timing, the fuel-injected 1,6-litre unit has a maximum output of 88 kW at 6 000 r/min, linked to a torque peak of 160 Nm at 4 250 r/min.

An aerodynamic shape and a kerb mass of just 1 080 kg also contribute to a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 9,5 sec, while the top speed is 196 km/h. The 2008’s dynamic capabilities are combined with equally impressive economy: the crossover sips fuel at a rate of just 5,9 litres/100 km in the combined cycle, with associated exhaust emissions of 135 g/km. with our ever

increasing fuel prices in Zimbabwe this is quite efficient.

Given its compact form factor, the 2008’s roomy interior will come as a surprise. Rear accommodation is spacious, while the wideopening tailgate provides convenient access to a generous 360 litre boot.

Even more impressive is the way the split rear bench seat folds away completely, leaving a flat-floored cargo area that easily accommodates large, unwieldy objects. From mountain bikes to hiking gear, the 2008 matches its owners’ lifestyle expectations to a tee.

For all its practicality and versatility, the 2008 continues Peugeot’s resolute march into more upmarket territory, thanks to smart finishes and materials, and a pervasive aura of quality. The Allure trim and equipment levels are comprehensive, with a mix of genuine leather and comfortable cloth ensuring both comfort and visual appeal.

As its customers have come to expect, the new Peugeot 2008 also counts top-class safety among its many attributes. In passive terms, the safety measures include front, side and curtain airbags, while active measures include latest-generation electronic stability control, as well as ABS brakes with emergency braking assistance and brake force distribution.

The 2008 also represents Peugeot’s commitment to a new generation of cars that combine efficiency and a greener environmental footprint with an engaging driving experience – attributes already ably demonstrated by our 208 hatchback.

The 2008 is already on sale at Puzey & Payne and currently just available in the 1.6 Allure, while additional derivatives are being considered for release at a later stage. Contact them for pricing, warranty and guarantee available and finance options.

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November 30 to December 6 2014

Fabulous Floors (Part 3) Concrete Floors Ever thought of using concrete as a final finish for your floors? Concrete has evolved from the rough uneven slabs of gravel and cement to highly polished elegant floors that can be used for indoor flooring. Concrete floors can now be acid-stained, painted, overlaid, micro-topped, polished or used as a floor canvas. Concrete floors offer a bespoke flooring option that brings out your styling prowess. Sometimes referred to as cement flooring, concrete floors are no longer boring, they have upgraded from the proverbial red, black , green or grey cement floors that required endless floor polish application and then polish with an old sock . . .

Concrete floors are so versatile in that they afford you so many design and pricing options with which to work. Some of the reasons to use a concrete floor are:  Easy to maintain  Can be changed easily -- you can override it with tiles or carpet  Great for high traffic areas or humid , dusty or wet places  Can be stained like wood for a natural finish – great shades to choose from  Great alternative to any other flooring because of the concretes almost clinical nature

that minimises allergic reactions to dust that can be trapped in a carpet.  Concrete floors absorb heat well and therefore work well with radiant heating

Coloured Concrete Floors

Stained and polished Concrete Floors makes for an elegant stately floor- Photo Concrete Network

You can choose various colour and paint options to suit your colour scheme. You can apply your colours by:  Adding your Integral or focal colour to the concrete during the mixing process, giving the

mix its main even colour.  Staining it to produce a translucent natural finish with a mirror effect  Adding dyes which often a give a matt finish but have to be painted over with a stone varnish.  Concrete floor paints can be applied on dry clean smooth concrete floors to achieve a

fabulous slick floor finish. Always buy reputable paint brands available from leading local manufacturers.

Polished Concrete Floors Polished concrete is that which has been treated with a chemical densifier and ground with very fine grinding tools to create a polished look similar to the process of polishing diamonds. Stains and dyes are often applied to enhance polished concrete as well as other options such as scoring, creating depth, dimension style and bespoke design.

Mozaic and Tile Concrete Floors for fabulous statement floors - Photo House Mild

Acid-stained Concrete Floors Acid staining imparts a unique luxurious finish that can look like, stone, stained wood or even leather. This is because the acid staining fuses with the earthy tones that are part of the concrete to take on a “natural” state. Acid staining brings out earthy tones while water based acrylic staining gives you a broader range of tints and colours. Both staining methods create permanent colours. Concrete stains are semi-transparent and only to enhance surface. They will not hide cracks, blemishes or other flaws in existing concrete or conceal any underlying colours or texture of surface.

Upgrading old concrete floors can be done by using a decorative overlay which help cover up cracks and scratches. Concrete floors are suitable for every room in your home both indoor and outdoors. Ensure that you and and your contractor are on the same page as a wrong floor outcome can be quite emotionally and financially upsetting.

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November 30 to December 6 2014

Hallway & Passage MAKEOVERS

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detail and allows you to paint different colours above and below the rail.

The hallway ceiling can be used for display too. Select fun colourful light fittings that create a statement as one walks along the passage [3].

If you have high ceilings, use the space to showcase family antiques.

It will be a great way to maximise the space available.

If your hallway is spacious and wide, why not make it work doubleduty and transform it into a ministudy by putting up floating shelves and adding a classy chaise lounge [4]. The floating shelves can be in different lengths and staggered mounting heights to create a textural contrast along the wall. You can display your books along with other travel mementos on the shelves too.

Like most hallways without a door at the end, yours might have that ‘dead end’ corridor .This space is a great place to showcase a stunning floor lamp or oversized wall art at the end of the hallway to create a dramatic focal point [5].

A patterned runner rug is always welcome along the passage walls.

Pay attention to how it is secured to the floor to avoid slips and falls.

We hope that these ideas will inspire you to be adventurous and makeover your hallway and passage today.

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EARLY all home owners never think of highlighting their hallways or passages when it comes to decorating. Yet, for most homes they are the first thing guests see as they come through the front door - so you need to make sure it’s warm and welcoming [1]. Hallways are narrower than the average room making them difficult to decorate because of uninterrupted space that is marked with long stretches.

These stretches are not be ignored either. Hallways and passages have such design and decor opportunities, they need just as much attention as any room. They represent you and your lifestyle and give an important message right from the entrance. Here we have gathered a few inexpensive but highly effective ideas to makeover your hallways and passages.

You can begin by adding a personal touch along the walls. Look for photos you can enlarge to frame and hang in a group or along the length of the passage wall. Instead of pinning up your children’s school artwork; you can frame them along the wall too. It can become their very own hall-of-fame!

If your hallway has limited space, use small-scale furniture. Hanging a long mirror will add brightness and the illusion of extra space over a narrow settee or console [2]. For those home owners who prefer the bare walls but ‘refreshed’, try looking for a stunning bold paint colour for the walls instead. Deep tones can be striking in a hallway, especially alongside bright and beautiful hallway accessories. Bold yet pretty nature patterns will be an option for those in search of a fresh yet traditional hallway look. For a hint of drama you can put a dado rail along the walls. The dado rail adds a bit of

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November 30 to December 6 2014

Selina Zigomo

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FTER the rains, we all love how rich and green our gardens begin to look. It’s a natural garden makeover. However, our pools don’t often fare the same. This week, we take a look at the basic things you should do after the rain shower for your pool maintenance.

Brittany Edney from TNC News reports that rainy weather can affect the PH Balance of your pool causing foul odors and a high rate of algae. A PH level that is too high or too

low can corrode pool equipment over time. No doubt pool maintenance needs to increase in rainy weather.

The first thing you should do is skim and brush the surface of your pool to get rid of any big debri; leaves and possible smaller branches broken off by wind and hard rain.

Following that most pool companies recommend circulating the water in the pool for smaller pieces of debri. Finally, a great pool shock with a trusted pool chemical can help

sanitize any contaminants that may have made their way into the pool.

Water Scapes Pools and Spas advocate brushing the sides and steps of the pool regularly to clean off any algae. Mostly, regular care of your pool whether there is water in it or not will help manage the risk of having an ugly eyesore creep up on you during the summer months.

However, some of us may not have fully functioning pools due to constraints regard-

ing water supply and or other basic amenities. What you want to do is check your pool for cracks if it is empty. Cover the pool with a net or pool cover and mitigate against a large collection of rain water or larger debri. If too much water has collected in your pool, a pool company can come and pump water into your garden if your pump is broken.

Pool care after rains

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FOOD & DRINK

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14 THE STANDARD STYLE / EATING OUT / CHATTERS

November 30 to December 6 2014

Cresta Lodge and Chatters Dusty Miller

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F you think Cresta Lodge in Harare and the excellent restaurant there, Chatters, is getting plenty of publicity in these pages lately, you are quite right!

It’s not too long ago I simply drove in under my own steam making an impromptu decision to eat there and review the place. Not long after that, the organisers of Zimbabwe Restaurant Week sent a couple of random meal vouchers to sample their halfyearly event and one was for Chatters.

Last weekend Cresta invited several food/travel hacks to spend 24 hours at the hotel…once again my name came out of the hat!

(Incidentally, talking of Restaurant Week, I owe organisers Joe and Veronica Bunga a serious apology for suggesting much of their publicity material may well still be around long after the event ended. Restaurant Week closed at last orders Saturday November 8; I’m assured that by dusk Monday November 10, every poster, flyer and hoarding was down and on its way for recycling.

Well done. Let’s hope other event organisers act similarly. There’s a hoarding outside Royal Harare Golf Club announcing tournaments which happened in 2010 and Harare Sports Club still tells us about a triangular cricket series which ended in September!

Hifa and Harare Show posters can often be seen from one year to the next!

I live less than four km from Cresta Lodge and found myself unpopular with a neighbour over coffee for wishing we’d have a Zesa power outage/outrage! It’s lovely to be able to up sticks and move into a comfy hotel when you don’t know if you’ll be without juice for nine or 19 hours…or nine days!

It was super, anyway to crash on an inviting bed the size of a snooker table, crank the air-con up to max on a day when the thermometer nudged 37C, sip a cold drink, nibble a peach from a lovely display basket and surf TV channels.

I know, from having stayed at many Cresta outlets in the region over many years, that they never have my favourite news channels on their bouquets. (Sky News and BBC.) Despite being a news junky of note, I rarely enjoy Al Jazeera or CNN. There

was a great Irish/Swedish film on a channel I wouldn’t have checked if I could have OD’d on Sky! But—as always--it was three-quarters of the way through the reel!

Reluctantly leaving The Hunt for Red October 45 minutes in, we RV’d for supper in Chatters, where we were pleased to see The Stable Winery had sponsored a colourful but concise menu. One page was devoted to their wine list.

Whites between Kanu Dry White 2012 and Perderberg semi-sweet white at US$17 a bottle and US$4 a glass to the grotesquely named Cape Point Splattered Toad SauvBlanc at US$20 a bottle/US$5 a glass. I asked for the house Sauvignon-Blanc; I believe I drank Fairview La Capra at US$18/US$4. It tasted like the one we glugged at Fairview in The Cape, wolfing their delightful cheeses in April.

Candidly, I found chef ’s stock pot soup of the day (cream of farmhouse vegetable) a little bland. It went down ok, but something was

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missing in the way of flavour (US$4). That certainly wasn’t the case with my second starter course: caper-flavoured fish cakes with Chardonnaypoached king prawn, topped with citrus foam, served with sweet chili.

The fish cakes were so fine, firm and flavoursome that I asked if we could also have them for breakfast (it was no problem); the huge meaty prawn was head-sucking delicious and sweet chili (jam/ marmalade/sauce?) spot on.

That dish was US$6; options were avocado, sun-dried tomato and cheese stack or mushroom and feta cheese phylo roll-ups with baby tomato confit at US$5 a pop.

The menu may not look big but there’s a choice of vegetarian, beef, pork, chicken and fish attractively priced between US$8 and US$15 and that’s all you really need, especially when the cooking is a precise as that of Cresta Lodge executive chef Chrispen Mudhefi, reigning Cresta Regional chef-of-the

year, who recently represented Zimbabwe as a member of the African Culinary Cup team.

I was surprised when the maître d’ didn’t throw a wobbly or at least wince when the person on my right ordered a marinated fillet steak (300g) topped with onion marmalade and grilled tomato cooked well done, but he seemed pleased with the end result, served with savoury rice and accompanied by a pepper sauce. And US$15 looked great value for fillet, rump, sirloin or tenderloin steaks. That’s about 10 British pounds and you’d pay at least 20 British pounds for these dishes on Mud Island.

In a fortnight I’ll be on my way to Australia for Christmas. Last time I was there my son paid A$36 (around US$40, then) for a similar slab of nyama, but without starch, vegetables, salads or sauce. Chatter’s 200g steaks (big enough for most folk) are US$12.

Opposite me, the baked bacon-wrapped pork fillet

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The view from the verandah of my room at Cresta Lodge Internal view of Chatter’s Restaurant Rooms are spacious, airy, comfortable and quiet Fillet steak ordered (some would say unforgivably) well done Baked bacon-wrapped pork fillet Caper-flavoured fish cakes with Chardonnay-poached king prawn and sweet chili sauce Fresh fruit and yoghurt at breakfast time Sesame-crumbed hake fillets with potato strudel and caper mayonnaise Chatters signage in individual, panel and triptych paintings features chattering parrots.

All pictures by Dusty Miller

served with creamed whole grain mustard and “Oriental” couscous (it’s North African, actually, Chrispen!) was given full thumbs up from a very satisfied punter. It was also US$15.

Sadly, I was totally outfaced by sesame-crumbed hake fillets with seasonal vegetables tossed in garlic butter and salad and –a new one on me—potato strudel with caper mayonnaise. Everything tasted superb, but I couldn’t manage to eat more than about half of the dish which cost US$13.

Which meant I wouldn’t have been allowed pudding; in my late mother’s days! But “someone” brought me a delicious profiterole from the

buffet display (which, other than our table most people attacked hungrily); which arrived seconds before the trio of ice-cream (US$4) ordered from the a la carte menu.

An intriguing dessert item was butternut (yes, the vegetable) and apple strudel served with warm cinnamonflavoured crème Auglaize. (If you think the menu writer meant crème Anglaise, you’re wrong.)

No space to tell you about breakfast, but it’s one of the best spreads around.

Cresta Lodge bed and breakfast rates: US$179 single, US$205 double; executive rooms US$198/US$265. dustymiller46@gmail.com

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November 30 to December 6 2014

Why we call it a sweet wine “There comes a moment on a journey when something sweet, something irresistible and charming as wine raised to thirsty lips, wells up in the traveller’s being.” Patrick MacGill Lebbie Masavaya I’ve been a beneficiary of multiple opinionated myths on what makes a wine sweet.

Often associated with sugar and a lack of worldliness, sweet wines have been misjudged and one time too many, drank with suspicion.

I have had the opportunity of tasting some of the world’s greatest sweet wines, and thankfully, now view them in high regard. Our neighbours, South Africa have a sweet wine history in Constantia, which became world famous in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Sweet wines, have been in existence throughout ancient times. The reason why wine tastes sweet is due to the natural grape sugars that are left over, after the fermentation of wine stops, in wine terms, residual sugar.

In the wine making of sweet wine, non-grape sugar may be added (this only happens in extremely rare instances).

This is only done, though, to increase the alcohol strength of the wine and not to add sweetness to the final product, as people might think.

The most commonly available, uncomplicated and reasonably priced sweet wines are made by simply adding sweet grape juice to the wine.

Invariably, these everyday, drinking wines are the perfect “jump start” to the world of wines for new palates.

Locally available brands include, but not limited to Four Cousins natural sweet red and rosé, Robertson’s natural sweet red and rosé and Simonsvlei natural sweet rosé.

There is another category of sweet wines, the quality fine wines of the world, which are made in a different way from the commonly available sweet wines. These fine wines are made by concentrating sugar in the grapes, whilst still on the vines. There are three common ways of doing this, which include:  Noble Rot, put simply, are grapes, infected by a fungus that’s damp misty weather related, as grapes reach maturity. Product is elaborate and outstanding wines. (Look out for that ‘Noble Late Harvest” on the label for these wines)  The next, a less intricate sweet wine than noble rot, is leaving grape bunches on the vine for longer than usual, to be picked late (Late Harvest) or by drying ripe grapes on the vine or drying them after picking which is called

raisining (as in raisins).

(Look out for ‘Late Harvest’, on the wine label.  The third, but not least, is Eiswein/Icewine, made from pressed frozen grapes, which are picked when the winter frost sets in, freezing the grapes that are least ripe. The pressing results in the extraction of juice from ripe grapes.

Canada produces this type of sweet wine every year.

So, wine lovers, the next

time you sip a sweet wine, think of the residual sugar and not the sugar in a “tea cup”. From the sweet wines of Austria, Germany, Hungary and France to the neighbouring sweet wines of South Africa, liven up your palate and invoke your “sweet” senses, with a glass of your choice. To “sweet, irresistible and charming” wines, it’s a truly sweet cheers.

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Simple Chicken and Vegetable stew

November 30 to December 6 2014

by Rumbie - Zimbokitchen

4-5 Servings Cooking Time: 55 min Stewing is one of my favourite ways of preparing chicken. I find that when you sear it first you seal in a lot of flavour and it’s of course more appealing visually, having that lovely caramelised colour vs the white washed look that sometimes comes along with boiling it straight and not frying in between to brown it. Serve this with your preferred starch which could be rice, boiled/mashed potatoes, rolls or sadza even.

Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

1 whole chicken/ chicken portions (1.5 kg) 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp curry powder 3 tbsp cooking oil 1 chicken stock cube 1 small onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 150 ml water 3 medium carrots, chopped 1/4 punnet green beans, chopped 1/2 punnet mushrooms

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Carrot Cake Nothing fills the air like freshly baked cake and this spicy carrot cake will do just that and more. A family favorite that can be enjoyed warm or cold – add this to your Christmas baking list for a memorable treat....

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing the cake tin 1 level cup all-purpose or plain flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup light-brown sugar (or old fashioned brown sugar for added flavor) 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 cup finely shredded, packed (about 2 medium) carrots

tin lightly with oil. Place a piece of grease proof paper in the bottom; brush with oil, and dust with flour, tapping out excess. Set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cardamom, and salt; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, sugars, yogurt, and oil until smooth.

Gently mix egg mixture into dry ingredients until moistened; mix in carrots. Transfer batter to prepared cake tin.

3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; 40 to 45 minutes (if browning too quickly, cover cake with aluminum foil). Cool in tin for about 15 minutes. Turn out, remove paper, and cool completely on a rack, right side up.

Method:

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Brush an 8-inch (20cm) round cake

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18 THE STANDARD STYLE / WINE

November 30 to December 6 2014

Share the joy and double the pleasure . . .

Wines to share with friends at Christmas Bushman Rock

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ith Christmas just around the corner, hot summer days and occasional rain showers the vines will be bursting with grapes, ripening slowly in the summer sun. For us, that is the sign that Christmas is just around the corner.

For most people, images of snowflakes, warm fires and winter nights come to mind when thinking about Christmas, but in the Southern Hemisphere, we long for the hot summer days, cooled by refreshing rains and heavy thunderstorms! Here we take you on a little journey to give you some insight on what are the best styles of wines to buy as gifts or enjoy with family and friends over Christmas.

In Zimbabwe, we would recommend starting off with a softer, more delicately perfumed wine with very subtle flavours. Generally light-bodied red wines are perfect for people who don’t want to get bowled over with their wine and they also suit a more summery climate. Light red wines are very popular with both collectors and beginners alike; they are known for having lighter tannin, bright acidity and slightly

lower alcohol with hints of raspberry, blueberries, strawberries, pomegranate and strawberry. To get the most out of your wine, it is a good idea to serve it in a big “fish bowl” type wine glass so that you can appreciate the beautiful aromas of the red berries and hints of vanilla. A bottle of light red wine and a pack of six beautiful, classic glasses also makes a wonderful Christmas present for someone special. This style of wine is becoming more popular in Europe, following the Southern Hemisphere trends from Argentina, South Africa and Australia, if you look out for it, you’ll see more traditionally bold red wines being made in this style. We would suggest looking for a nice Pinot Noir on the shelf next time you go to buy some wine. It pairs very well with chicken, turkey and a mushroom and truffle risotto. Bring this copy of The Standard Style to Bushman Rock Winery when you book a wine-tasting lunch and you will receive a free bottle of their light red wine just in time for Christmas! Bookings are open now. Contact: info@bushmanrock. com or call: 0735 284 338 for more information.

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FAMILY Tsanulani Family

Send us pictures of your family and a short caption of your values. Email your photos with the weekly code in the subject heading to style@standard.co.zw Specifications: JPEG minimum size 2MB Min. 300dpi 1. Honesty - We believe it is the foundation of relationships. Respect

- Respect is earned and this entails acknowledging and valuing

everyone’s thoughts 2. Forgiveness - Keeping in mind that everyone makes mistakes. We

get issues out in the open, gain some understanding and move on.

3. Communication - A failure to communicate always leads to misunderstandings.

4. Tradition - Our family tradition is what makes us unique as a family.

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November 30 to December 6 2014

THE STANDARD STYLE / FAMILY / EDUCATION 21

November 30 to December 6 2014

MEET THE WINNERS LILIAN MASITERA

masiteral@yahoo.com 0772 924 796 Rise above, Take flight & Move on!

Usave Saskam,

verenga udzore pfungwa

Vimbai Kachinga

First runner

Queen Elizabeth High School Form 3 & 4 First Runner up

The Body Drifted Towards US Sherrice as usual standing on the river bank trying to throw as far as she could into the river, telling me about her life issues, which seemed more serious than any other typical teenagers.

I was hardly listening but all the same nodding my head in agreement “Why doesn’t anyone else listen, one day you are all going to be so embarrassed to even leave the house when I become the first ever female president of Zimbabwe or better get the first female detective of this side of town”. My attention back to Sherrice, my attention back to Sherrice with my pile of rocks finished. “It’s almost noon lets had back home” I said As we were walking, I turned back to throw one last stone.

“That’s odd” “What is? Sherrice replied “I did not hear a splash “I stated in surprise. “Maybe you missed or something, Come on lets go home, mother is probably getting worried” “That’s impossible I never miss plus how can I miss that huge river”. There was silence for a while then we saw a floating object.

Sherrice quickly stated” it’s a body” I thought it was her wild imagination acting up again but as I looked closer and saw a body. The body drifted towards us. I was horrified to see the corps of a young boy with scratches on his face, no shirt

Second runner

and a worn out khaki shorts.

The image scared me but what truly terrified me was the huge smile on Sherrice’s face, “How can you smile at that?” I asked, “How can I not”?

This is the most exciting thing to happen in this small, boring town of ours”. With my heart beating uncontrollably fast I replied, “You are nuts, I am to the police”. I thought after a while I would see a person running with me but as she put it “I’m staying to investigate”.

It took me forty minutes or so to reach the police station. When I finally got there I explained what I had seen and they asked me to take them to the scene of the crime. We went into an old rusty police car. As I gave directions there, I saw the body dragged out of the water and Sherrice half a mile away looking for something.

The police took the body away and told us to go home. For the next two days, Sherrice was not to be found at home. Morning to dawn she was out looking for clues. Our parents finally drew the line when she decided to go talk to the parents of the deceased boy. We thought it was over until we heard a knock at the door.

I was shocked to see the parents deceased and two officers telling us that father called and said he had something of the at most importance to tell them. Although father recalled no such phone call. It all made perfect sense when we saw Sherrice holding father’s briefcase on the left and some papers on her right hand.

She made us sit and explained her version of Jimmy’s death. Anger was found on the faces of both our and Jimmy’s parents, but one officer seemed impressed. The truth of Jimmy’s death was a lot simpler than Sherrice’s version. Jimmy had decided to go fishing bare handed in the river. Unfortunately the fish he had his eye on over powered him, pulled him underwater and scratched him on the face with its fins.

The officer was so impressed, he asked Sherrice to spend a day in the office as a junior officer. Despite the trouble she was in, it seemed as her happiest moment ever.

Mengezile Ndlovu

Msiteli High School, Bulawao Form 3 & 4 Second Runner up

The Body Drifted Towards US Its not everyday that you get to go out on a thrilling life time experience with your very own mother. Though it was quite frighteninign I enjoyed it. I t might seem akward but everytime the horrifying memories of all the screams and gnashing teeth crosses my mind I feel a tingle.

Up until now I still remember the whole event and how it unfolded as if it has jus happened. That November morning I had not gone to school. We had just finished writing end of year exams and my attitude towards school those days was completely negative.

SO what did I do? I complained of stomach pains and

pretended to be gravely ill. I have to admit I am quite a good actor infact I have always been.

Coincidentialyy my mother had also not gone to work that day.

She had taken a day off from her jod which I think is quite stressful. Unfortunately for me my pretence worked a little bit too well and my mother and my mother had to make sure that I get attention. She forcibly dragged me to the car since I did not want to see any health experts fearing that they might the truth about my status.

We left home for the clinic and luckily when we arrived it was not yet open as we were too early. It just happened that at the clinic my mother received a phone call from one of her suppliers in Banket asking her to come and collect

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November 30 to December 6 2014

Control your anger before it controls you

By Dr Farzana Naeem

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NGER is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems — problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. And it can make you feel as though you’re at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. This is meant to help you understand and control anger.

Are you famous for your short temper? Do you have a short fuse or find yourself getting into frequent arguments and fights? Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. But it’s unhealthy when it flares up all the time or spirals out of control.

Chronic, explosive anger has serious consequences for your relationships, your health, and your state of mind. The good news is that getting anger under control is easier than you think. With a little insight into the real reasons for your anger and some effective anger management tools, you can learn how to express your feelings in healthier ways and keep your temper from hijacking your life.

Pay attention to the way anger feels in your body o o o o o o o o o o

Knots in your stomach Clenching your hands or jaw Feeling clammy or flushed Breathing faster Headaches Pacing or needing to walk around “Seeing red” Having trouble concentrating Pounding heart Tensing your shoulders Quick tips for cooling down

o Focus on the physical sensations of anger. While it may seem counterintuitive, tuning into the way your body feels when you’re angry often lessens the emotional intensity of your anger. o Take some deep breaths. Deep,

slow breathing helps counteract rising tension. The key is to breathe deeply from the abdomen, getting as much fresh air as possible into your lungs. o Exercise. A brisk walk around the block is a great idea. It releases pent-up energy so you can approach the situation with a cooler head. o Use your senses. Take advantage of the relaxing power of your sense of sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste. You might try listening to mu-

sic or picturing yourself in a favourite place. o Stretch or massage areas of tension. Roll your shoulders if you are tensing them, for example, or gently massage your neck and scalp. o Slowly count to ten. Focus on the counting to let your rational mind catch up with your feelings. If you still feel out of control by the time you reach ten, start counting again.

• When To Seek Help For Anger Management

• If your anger is still spiraling out of control, despite putting the previous anger management techniques into practice, or if you’re getting into trouble with the law or hurting others — you need more help. There are many therapists, classes, and programmes for people with anger management problems.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. You’ll often find others in the same predicament, and getting direct feedback on techniques

for controlling anger can be tremendously helpful.

Written by Dr Farzana Naeem Clinical psychologist If any queries contact on email freefari@yahoo.com, or 0772397362

November 30 to December 6 2014

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Outings for the holidays – create

November 30 to December 6 2014

Rosie Mitchell

As school holidays approach, it’s good to line up some great ideas for family outings and ways to keep the children amused. Outings with the whole family create happy memories and reinforce strong family bonds and there really are so many options out there. This week, we focus primarily on pre-Christmas theatre and music.

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ODAY in Harare are Family Fun Days at the Italian Club 11am to 5pm, and Kingfisher Park, 9am to 5pm. At 3pm at Harare International School Theatre, Harare Youth Orchestra plus other top musicians present, A Whole Lot of Symphony, an exciting programme taking you on a journey from Mozart to River Dance. At St Johns College, today to December 6 at 7pm, enjoy the Concert in the Season of Michaelmas in the Hall with orchestra, choirs, soloists and Pipe Band and readings, conducted by Corrado Trinci, free drinks and food donated by College PLC and the Austrian Honorary Consul, entry free.

At St George’s, December 5 to 7 are 4 performances of Christmas in Africa, an unusually different candlelit concert with African Voice and the choir plus guests directed by Kundisai Mtero, bring a grocery item for those less fortunate, refreshments available, proceeds to Rotary Club of Highlands charities, details and tickets contact St Georges.

The annual Reps Pantomime makes for a tremendously enjoyable family theatre trip. This year’s offering is Sleeping Beauty with all the fun of panto and lots to get the kids involved in the show. This is very much a child-focused experience each year, but the adults enjoy it just as much! There are four Saturday matinees specially laid on with small children in mind, and grannies and grandpas can come along

and enjoy all the fun too. This year’s edition sees Sue and Marty Bolt and Marc Thomas once again hilariously take to the stage, plus, fresh from Les Mis, Caroline Yule, who made a superb Madame Thenadier (opposite Marty’s Monsieur) and Paul Shephard who played Granaire and other cameo roles delightfully.

As the Princess is talented Chelsy Maumbe, plus a big enthusiastic cast to back up these and other leads. The panto is a pre-Christmas annual tradition and highlight for families, not to be missed! Directed by Graham Crutchley with musical direction by stalwart Meg Mackenzie also fresh from Les Mis, it runs 2 to 21 December. Repteens meantime present Easy Stages in Theatre Upstairs December 3 to 6 at 7pm plus 2.30pm on December 6. Also note the annual New Year Variety Show at Reps -- see in 2015 with some great entertainment!

For those in Bulawayo, there are musical treats on the horizon. Not to be missed is the Zimbabwe Academy of Music End-of-Year Concert on December 3 in the Robert Sibson Hall. Soloists, choirs and instrumental groups including guest performers come together for this concert, which very excitingly includes the first performance in Zimbabwe of Olly Cox’s “We Can Fly”, specially written for the Commonwealth Games. Book in advance at the Academy, snacks and drinks available before and after the concert. On 9 December are the traditional Carols by Candlelight in Centenary Park Amphitheatre at 7pm, held for over 50 years. The Academy of Music join Rotary Club of Bulawayo for a Celebration of Christmas with a choir of over 300, the Salvation Army band and the ZAM Band, as well as tableaux of the Christmas story, entry by donation for children’s charities, catering available from 5.30. Finally, on December 12 is a Carol Service with choir Wings Over Jordan in Robert Sibson Hall on December 12 at 7pm. Conducted by Misheck Ndlovu, this has long been one of Bulawayo’s top choirs. They bring a traditional carol service with a mixture of well-loved carols and hymns for audience and choir, plus some beautiful, less well-known performances by choir alone.

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November 30 to December 6 2014

It’s never too late says Mapolisa Saweto Patricia Mabviko-Musanhu

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hen it comes to achieving one’s goal, ambition or purpose, there is a school of thought that believes that for as long as you live a fairly long life, each one of us is presented with enough chances in that lifetime to exploit such an opportunity.

Most of us have heard the saying that it is never too late to do anything.

Perhaps it was George Elliot who put it more specifically when he said “It is never too late to be what you might have been”. It seems that regardless of where you’ve been, what you’ve been through, the mistakes you’ve made, and how old you are, opportunities to re engineer yourself present themselves in one way or the other and it is up to the individual to grab them with both hands!

“Re engineering yourself is always a decision away, well it was for me,” said Mapolisa Saweto. “As a single parent, I have come across a lot of challenges in my life and I never thought I would be where I am today. However, one day, I made a decision to set off on a new path and my life has never been the same,” she said. Mapolisa spent the early years of her life at home in order to invest more time in raising her daughter Nyasha and Son Noel.

However, life became more and more difficult as the demands to provide basic needs increased. Her biggest challenge was lack of financial resources to meet the daily needs of her children as well as educate them. She had obtained Diploma qualifications which landed her a job in a motoring company. However, Inspite of this development she continued to struggle. Whichever way she turned, she seemed to be coming across challenges. “I felt as if I was stuck and going nowhere. Here I was with two children, failing to adequately provide for them and having no prospects of a better future,” Mapolisa’s dream of working hard to try and rise to some senior position at work seemed to yield no results more than ten years later. What made it worse for Mapolisa is the prejudice she faced as a single mother.

In many circles, she was resegarded as a failure and this didn’t help her situation. She

became more and more frustrated. She was restless and began searching for change.

“I decided to spend more time reading the bible as I was failing to make sense of my life and where I was going,” she said.

In the process of trying to make sense of her life, Mapolisa found God and discovered her purpose.

One of the things that she learnt through this search was that God desires to see each one of us fulfill their purpose using the gifts that He has placed in us. Every individual is an instrument waiting to be used by God. However, one can only begin to fulfill their purpose when they have discovered what this purpose is. When Mapolisa discovered that hers was to preach the gospel and bring people to Christ, she immediately enrolled to study Theology. Mapolisa believes that she has begun to see the fruits of the search she undertook to find herself. She recently graduated with a Diploma in Ministry from Living Waters Theological Seminary and on the sixth of December 2014, she will be graduating with a Bachelor of Theology from Great Commission Bible College.

“I realize today that what God has placed in

you can never be taken away by anything. The only thing that can limit you from achieving your purpose is yourself,” she added.

Mapolisa is hungry to grow so that she can give the best of what God has placed in her. In 2015, she will be taking up a Masters in Theology, a move she believes will help her gain more knowledge and understanding. Her ultimate desire is to acquire Doctoral Studies in Theology which she intends to pursue soon after her Masters”.

“I thank God for helping me to discover who I am and for bringing a turnaround in my life.

Now I know without a doubt that your age or the number of children you have cannot stop you from achieving your purpose. God has the power and ability to re direct you to where you were supposed to have been in the first place.

I am so grateful to my family and my Senior Pastors, Pastor Ndebele and his wife for the support and encouragement they have given me,” she added. Patricia Mabviko Musanhu is a Company Director/Producer at Black and White Media Productions. She can be contacted at pmabviko@gmal.com

November 30 to Decemberc 6 2014

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Women Entrepreneurship challenges Gender Based Violence Stimulus Women Network RNATIONAL HARARE INTE

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N Africa wide study highlighted that at least 60% of women have experienced physical and sexual violence from their most recent spouse or live-in partner (UNAIDS 2011). The Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey 2010-2011 echoed these finding and went on to show that there is a strong association between low levels of education and gender-based violence.’ ‘Gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of girls and women remains a major development challenge.

There is a clear need to economically empower women so that they are better able to make choices about their safety and that of their children in the home where violence exists as a real and present daily threat. It is not enough to highlight that Gender Based Violence happens, there have to be steps women can take to find a way out especially when the primary barrier to freedom from abuse is economic, said Rudo Nyangulu-Mungofa, Stimulus Hub Director and Chair of Stimulus Women’s Network.

Empowering women economically needs to be a priority for women, – ‘Women need to work together, to work smarter and look at the opportunities that surround them and capitalise on these’ said Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development Deputy Minister Hon. Abigail Damasane, the guest of honour at the launch of the Women in Entrepreneurship Dialogue series held at the Embassy of Sweden on November 19th, simultaneously marking, Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. Low levels of education however result in fewer opportunities for well paid employment for women. ‘Women continue to dominate in precarious, low-paid roles, often as domestic workers and agricultural workers. The average share of female members of parliament is still on 20 per cent – a universal problem. Women also continue to shoulder the burden of unpaid caring responsibilities’ in the home and wider family unit said Rosamond Bennett, CEO, Christian Aid Ireland and the current chair of the Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence.

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Goals have played a positive role in focusing attention on some key areas where progress and investment has been desperately needed including gender equality was a vital recognition of the disproportionate impact of poverty on women and girls said Bennett.

Ultimately what we require in Zimbabwe is to achieve a gender balance whereby women and men have equal access and opportunity to the same roles in the workplace, the same resources and the same level and quality of education including in the talent management arena. This balance will empower women socially by bringing men along in our quest for a change of attitude and perspective in the area of gender based violence and women’s economic empowerment. – If we work together with men to challenge the behaviours the attitudes that lead to abuse, we are more likely to gain lasting solutions said Nyangulu-Mungofa.

‘It did not happen overnight and it took a lot of hard work to change mindsets and attitudes of both men and women for Sweden to achieve a better gender balance but it paid off because today we have a 50 / 50 representation in our government and public sector said Maria Salin, Counselor, Deputy Head of Mission, Head of Development Cooperation, Embassy of Sweden. Women’s economic empowerment and poverty alleviation in Zimbabwe are very important to us [Embassy of Sweden] and we are very proud to be supporting this initiative by Stimulus Women said Salin.

Women In Entrepreneurship Dialogue Series Wednesday 19th November 2014 marked the inaugural Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) globally and was celebrated locally with the launch of Stimulus Women Network’s Women in Entrepreneurship Dialogue round table series in partnership with The Embassy of Sweden.

Their next dialogue event will be on the 10th December 2014 and it will focus on empowering women economically in order to give them choice when it comes to protecting themselves and their children against gender based violence in the home and the community.

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28 THE STANDARD STYLE / ARTS / BOOKWORM

November 38 to December 6 2014

The Chautauqua experience Bookworm A year ago I was jobless and waiting for ZimAsset to answer my prayers. This is despite the fact that I was a highly qualified young somebody akamedza mabhuku[learned]. In theory, I could have been anything distinguishable. There are places I could have been.

Things I could have been doing but sometimes Harare is an unreasonable city.

For a while, time lost meaning, like the country itself. As I floundered in Harare, I stopped giving a damn the way you sometimes don’t. Somehow on the streets of Harare, on the ebb and flow of things, here, there, I survived.

Instead of going to the park in the Harare Gardens, to join people like me – frustrated perennial job seekers, hungry security guards waiting their turn, lovers stealing moments of passion from work, down-and-outs who have nothing else to look forward to, a friend told me about the Chautauqua book club at the Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy at Eastgate mall. It was going to turn out to be a positive distraction I needed to keep me sane.

I no longer had to endure resident overzealous park preachers, those who scream hell and brimstone, about God and the apocalypse.

No one cares to listen to them. I often lay on the grass looking at the blue skies. The grass is now a khakhi brown, and the flowerbeds gave a funereal atmosphere, abandoned heaps

like abandoned graveyards swarmed with stubborn weeds. The park and its depressing décor!

The Chautauqua book club was not disappointing. I first met the point man, Kenneth Mangemba, a library technician with the Public Affairs Section. And no sooner had my registration approved that I borrowed my first book, Erik Larson’s In the Garden of the Beasts of an American family in Hitler’s Berlin. Before memoirs were self congratulatory tomes but Larson’s is an action packed thriller of unexpected happenstances and friendships.

Once before I enjoyed coveting the office girls of Harare on break from their stuffy offices, I had suddenly found books to be the most natural distraction. I didn’t have to watch the pigeons in the dry fountain and envy them anymore. All they have to do in the world is fly down and eat fallen crumbs or open their mouths for morsels thrown at them. They don’t have to think of employment as I had to do. They fly away, flattering grey spotted wings, frightened by Harare’s pattering feet. Some return, retreating besides the metal garbage can lying on its side with stickers barely legible on the surface of rust and dents and peeling paint. The pigeons beat a sorrowful liturgy with rippling wings and quivering feet. They send brittle cries that get soaked into the mounds of rubbish.

My next book was Isabel Wilkerson’s The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration. Her keen insight

and passionate personal commitment comes through in this landmark piece of nonfiction.

She challenges the dismissive assumptions that are sometimes made about that migration, treating it as a briefer and more easily explained event. But it is more complicated than that.

What I missed from Harare Gardens were the random conversations with strangers who only appeared in my life for a few minutes and disappeared forever. We talked about how exceedingly tough it was for everyone except ruling party politicos who drive the latest Mercedes Benz and live in the northern suburbs, in fortresses with high walls topped with sharp razor blade wire. Armed guards.

Surveillance cameras. Our cynicism made us laugh and parted ways. It was times like these I wondered why and how the world was made like it is. The itching to know makes made me want to throw away all the decent beliefs about God. American Rust gave me a perspective of America that popular culture tries to convince me does not exist. Philipp Meyer’s debut novel, set in Buell, Pennsylvania, the heart of America’s withering Rust Belt, is a narrative tour of white America’s underbelly: a trailer park, a factory, a maximum security prison and the seedy world of corrupt municipal politics. It is, quite explicitly, “the ugly reverse of the American dream”, where young men are caught in a spiral of shame, ignored by a country that is “supposed to do better than that for

you”.

The other books on the list included The Death of American Virtue; Watching the world Change, Stories behind the images of 9/11; Beet; The World without us; Someone knows my name, etc For 12 months, Chautauqua book club provided me with a community of readers with whom I could be alternately silly and serious.

If anything, the book club exposed me and others to reading material that we do not necessarily have access to, and in the process we got to learn about other worldviews. Chautauqua enabled us to park our worries at the doorstep at meetings and became a refuge from whatever could be stressing us.

If before I felt stuck in Harare with door after door closing with gentle finality behind me, the Chautauqua book club became a vehicle to travel far away from my problems. The book club kept me in touch with the world.

It’s easy to get so wound up in our troubles so much that as we walk and turn and see people hurrying on the streets, we wonder if they have suffered to the same extent as we do.

By reading about American life, my understanding of the world’s super power has been enormously enhanced. The reading list forced me to view myself and my lifestyle with a new set of eyes.

The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC) was started in 1878 in the United States to provide those who could not afford the time or money to attend college the opportunity of acquiring the skills and essential knowledge of a College education. The Harare chapter is the institution’s first international book club.

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November 30 to December 6 2014

Phil Hughes dead: Australian cricket ‘completely devastated’ after batsman dies with messages of support sent to bowler Sean Abbott

Vincent B wins Idols 10!

THE winner of Idols SA Season 10 is Vincent Bones. The 30-year-old worship leader from Pietermaritzburg received the majority of the more than 4.5 million votes cast this week and won the title at the spectacular live finale at Carnival City on Sunday night, thereby defeating fellow finalist, the charismatic Nelspruit singer Bongi Silinda (24). All previous voting Idols SA records were shattered this year. The total number of votes this year amounted to 24,364,245 – that is 236% more than the 7,253,971 received during season 9.

Apart from winning the coveted title, Vincent walks away with a prize package worth in excess of R1 Million, comprising:  a R700 000 cash prize from headline sponsor Telkom, M-Net and Mzansi Magic,  a 24 month SmartHome Supreme internet connectivity package from Telkom including a 55-inch Samsung SmartTV, a wi-fi router, a 3G mi-fi router, a range extender, and 100GB data, worth R50 000,  a R247 300 Ford Fiesta Titanium with award-winning 1 litre Ecoboost Engine from Ford South Africa,  R80 000 worth offashion from Truworths,  a Shure ULXD Digital Wireless

system and personal monitoring system worth R118 000,  R60 000 worth of Yamaha musical equipment,  an installed DStv Explora decoder and three months DStv Premium subscription worth R4219 from DStv And of course a recording contract with Universal Music Africa that will launch his career as South Africa’s next superstar!

“We have two incredibly talented singers with mature voices who are able to cover a large spectrum of music, and I think that they both have bright careers ahead of them. We look forward to working with Vincent on his album,” Universal Music Managing Director Randall Abrahams said today about the Idol X winner and runner-up Both Vincent and Bongi are already burning up South Africa’s airwaves with the hit singles that were written especially for them, Vincent’s sultry track “Let Me Love”, and a song called “If I Got You” for Bongi.

Idols Season 10 is a co-production between pay-television channels M-Net and Mzansi Magic and the channels recently announced that, as a result of the popularity of this season, Season 11 will commence shortly.

Auditions are scheduled for early 2015.

PHILLIP Hughes, the Australia Test batsman struck on the head by a ball two days ago, has died after succumbing to a serious head injury, Cricket Australia chief executive officer James Sutherland has confirmed.

The 25-year-old passed away after he was hit in the back-left side of the head while batting for South Australia against New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

Hughes was an Australian international who had made 26 Test appearances as well as playing in 25 One-Day Internationals for his country, and had been tipped for a recall due to his impressive form of late.

Sutherland announced the tragic news on Thursday morning and said that it was a “real-life tragedy” and had left everyone involved “completely devastated”.

“The word tragedy gets used far too often in sport but this freak accident is now a real-life tragedy “It’s an understatement to say that we are completely devastated. Our grief runs deep and the impact of Phillip’s loss is enormous but nothing compares to the loss felt by those closest to him.

“Phillip was a cherished son, brother, friend and team-

mate. In these darkest of hours cricket puts its collective arms around the Hughes family.”

In a statement, Australia team doctor Peter Brukner said: “It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away. He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday.

“He was not in pain before he passed and was surrounded by his family and close friends.

“As a cricket community we mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillip’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time.

“Cricket Australia kindly asks that the privacy of the Hughes family, players and staff be respected.” http://www.independent. co.uk/

30 THE STANDARD STYLE / ENVIRONMENT

November 30 to December 6 2014

Deloitte and Mpangara Trees work together for the environment

Children and Deloitte’s staff at lunch.

Deloitte staff and children planting a tree.

Entrance to the new fruit orchard.

Jon of Mpangara Trees explaining to children and staff.

Mpangara’s motto.

Watering the newly planted trees.

Michael Nott

There are four main branches to the Mpangara tree. There’s Mpangara Schools Trees Foundation which works with both primary and secondary schools teaching children how to grow and nurture trees. At present they work with 10 private schools as well as one government school. There’s Mpangara Children’s Fund which supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children.

There’s the Mpangara Corporate Initiative which seeks to get support from the corporate world as well as encouraging them to become involved in environmental projects and finally the Mpangara Green Children’s Homes (MGCH) project.

They realised that most Children’s Homes are struggling with very limited resources to meet the most basic demands for food, health care and education. Often the environment surrounding the Homes is barren with little grass, trees or plants – a rather harsh and depressing place for children to grow up in. They say, “We, as Mpangara Trees, however, believe that the environment has a direct impact of the health and wellbeing

of the children and must therefore be addressed when solutions for the other problems are being sought. It is for this reason that we have decided to turn these children’s homes into beautiful homes.” It’s a very worthy cause indeed.

Deloitte and Touche hold an annual Impact Day where all their staff members get together to give back to the community and to help make a difference to peoples’ lives. This year on November 21, Deloitte Harare teamed up with Mpangara Trees to work on a project at St. Marcellin’s Children’s Village in Hatfield. St. Marcellin’s is home to about 70 children many of whom are HIV positive or have lost their families to Aids.

Deloitte sponsored the entire project which consisted of planting 180 fruit trees, including paw paws, mulberry, avocado and hute (an indigenous fruit tree sometimes called water berry), fencing the orchard, putting in an irrigation system, donating food and clothing, making t-shirts for the children and providing lunch for all the children and staff on the day. Mpangara Trees did the planning, organising and co-ordination of this event in collaboration with Jacqui Fallon of Deloitte and Touche.

Mpangara also held a similar programme on November 28 at a Bulawayo children’s home called the Sandra Jones Centre.

Once again Deloitte supported the event which saw 100 fruit trees planted. These are projects that are long term and sustainable and will make a big difference to the lives of the children and the staff for many years to come.

Mpangara has set up their own nursery in Mabelreign and to date have planted tens of thousands of trees to help halt the progress of deforestation and to grow fruit to supplement children’s sometimes meagre diets. You can support them with cash donations obviously but also with seeds, equipment or just volunteering your time and services.

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awanda Marembo, Thandiwe Nhari and Jon Muganiwah are three young Zimbabweans who are passionately committed to preserving and improving the Zimbabwean environment. They were tired of hearing friends and associates complaining about how bad the situation is here and yet not doing anything practical to make it better. These three passionate young people, all under 25 years of age, are not just moaning – they’re doing something positive.

Just over a year ago in September of 2013 they got together to form a company called Mpangara Trees with the aim of growing and planting trees to help combat the rampant deforestation in the country, as well as to educate the youth about the importance of environmental issues and to help underprivileged and disadvantaged children. And they’ve done all of this largely with their own funds.

Green Tips (6) Five surprising uses for common salt

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Have you got weeds on your driveway or paths? Sprinkle salt on them and then pour boiling water on top to kill them.

Salt keeps those pesky little black ants away. Sprinkle it wherever you see them coming into the house. Much more ‘green’ than spraying poisonous pesticides around your home.

Scrub your braai grill with a paste of salt and water. It’ll remove the grease and season the grill.

To clean the inside of a stained tea or coffee pot add about a quarter of a cup of salt and a handful of ice cubes. Let it stand for about an hour and then rinse out well with cold water.

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For and on behalf of the Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (PWMA), MAC Auction Services will be holding an auction of Bedford, Mapari and Senuko 3 Hunting Concessions in the Save Valley Conservancy.

For and on behalf of the Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, MAC Auction Services will be holding an auction of Kapenta Fishing Permits for operating on Lake Kariba.

VENUE: Rainbow Towers, Committee Room 5, HARARE.

VENUE: Lake Kariba Fisheries Research Institute, KARIBA

DATE: Friday 19 December 2014 at 10:30hours

DATE: Friday 12 December 2014 at 10:30hours

ON SALE: Bedford, Mapari and Senuko 3 Hunting Concessions.

ON SALE: 70 Kapenta Fishing Permits.

NB. Brochures will be on sale at $10 each at; • Mac Auction Services (50 Tait Avenue, Hillside, Harare,); and • Zimbabwe Professional Hunters Association (16 Walterhill Avenue, Eastlea, Harare, Tel: +263-4-770456).

CONDITIONS OF SALE

Hatfield House, Seke Road.

Tuesday, 2 December, 09:30am Refundable Deposit $100.00 751904 / 751906 / 773578 info@abcauctions.co.zw www.abcauctions.co.zw

1. A cash participation deposit of US$10,000.00(Ten Thousand United States dollars) will be required to obtain a buyer’s card which is refundable if sale conditions are met.

2. Payment is strictly Cash or Bank Transfer.

3. Registration fee of $20, 00 will be paid to PWMA through the auctioneer.

For more information please contact: Mac Auction Services 50 Tait Avenue, Hillside, HARARE Phone(s): +263-4-743170/ 8644107939 Mobile: +263-772 676692 / 716 676692 Email : Info@macauctionservices.co.zw Website: www.macauctionservices.co.zw

PLEASE NOTE: Brochures will be on sale at $5 each at; • Mac Auction Services (50 Tait Avenue, Hillside, Harare,); and • Parks and Wildlife Management Authority - Head Office within the National Botanical Gardens, Corner Borrowdale Road/Sandringham Drive in Harare; and • Lake Kariba Fisheries Research Institute, Kariba CONDITIONS OF SALE 1.

A cash participation deposit of US$1,000.00(one thousand United States dollars) will be required to obtain a buyer’s card which is refundable if all sale conditions are met.

2.

Payment is strictly Cash or Bank Transfer at the conclusion of the sale.

For more information please contact: Mac Auction Services 50 Tait Avenue Hillside,HARARE Phone(s): +263-4-743170/ 8644107939 Mobile: +263-772 676692 / 716 676692 Email : Info@macauctionservices.co.zw Website: www.macauctionservices.co.zw

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November 30 to December 6 2014