Style 15 02 2015

The Standard

Style FEBRUARY 15 TO 21 2015

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Star Profile

Berenice Boell

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2 THE STANDARD STYLE / CONTENTS

The Standard

Style

February 15 to 21 2015

From Style Desk

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O it’s a brand spanking new year and the Style family hopes you have started off the new year in good shape and style! On our side, things have been a bit hectic with our offices shifting from the CBD to Graniteside, our new home.

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P15 Woman & Man 3 Woman Profile

Berenice Boell

5 Motivation

Cynthi aHakutangwi

7 Man Profile

Comrade Fatso

Home & Garden

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9 Home of the Week

Enter our competition

10 Trends

Open plan living spaces

Food & Drink 14 Eating Out

Dusty Miller

15 Wine

Lebbie

Family 17 Family of the Week

Mukandatsama family

20 Family Getaway

Half term Getaway weekend

Arts

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21 Breaking New Ground 22 Bookworm

I have just been thinking what this move stands for, what it symbolises for Alpha Media Holdings as a whole. In the past year we have been making baby steps to revolutionise our brand, steadily but surely. These changes , which include the revamped Zimbabwe Independent with its fresh look, the recently launched ZiMobi News; an application to give you the latest news on your phone (you haven’t downloaded it yet?

You’ve got to be kidding me!), and of course The Standard Style which is half a year old now – these changes I say, have been received well by loyal readers and advertisers alike who are as always keen to be part of things.

But it is in the physical move which coincided with the year end, that I for one, began to visualise a revolution in 2015 going forward. In the same vein that the rest of the AMH team is working on various innovative and progressive projects that will have you see more of us, the Standard Style will also be showcasing fresh ideas, more interesting local and international news, and various specials for our advertisers from section to section!

They do say that ideally one should kick off a new season, a new month, a new year, with brand new ideas and resolutions. As we start off the new year our resolution as the Style team, dear readers, is to bring you an even more refreshing, informative, and educative Sunday read. Watch this space!

Fact Jeke Poetry of Bob Marley

Prudie – Style Desk

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THE STANDARD STYLE / WOMAN / PROFILE 3

February 15 to 21 2015

Star Profile

Berenice Boell Prudence Muganiwah

“Walk tall with God… .”

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ith a mantra like that, one is bound to have a beautiful experience of life. This week we had the privilege to visit Nazareth House in Chisipite and speak to an amazing woman, who exudes beauty and happiness both inside and out.

There are some stories that may not have seen the light of day, but this is one story that deserves telling. It is quite shocking that Berry has gone for literally a century without being “discovered”, but then again it only makes sense that such amazingly beautiful yet simple talent be acknowledged at the height of its maturity.

Berenice Boell, better known as Berry, even at a ripe 96 years, is a breath of fresh air – one just has to spend some time with her to realise that life is too short for misery and, in her own words, “wasting time watching tv and staring into space” as there is lots more to live for appreciate and engage in before one departs from this world.

As her radiant smile fills the room, she explains how she has always liked writing, and how in high school she wrote for the school magazine. Berry is a special profile with an amazing life story. As she explains her life journey from her room which is literally like a flower garden with works of her own artwork and poetry, it is very easy for one to adjust and become part of her escapades. Her poetry is well documented, filed and kept neatly in her room, each page written out in the most intricate and perfect handwriting and every page corner decorated with her trademark flower that she draws in the exact same way from ages back.

Her poetry ranges from social commentary, the weirdly beautiful dreams she has had for a better Zimbabwe, religious poetry, and every one of them is well articulated with deep meaningful messages in different ways. As she recites one of them, it is clear that Berry Boell is one talented artist.

Born to Fredrick and Agnes Smith in Natal, South Africa, in “The valley of a thousand Hills” on the 2nd of June 1918, Berry had an older brother and sister who have long passed.

Together with her family they lived in Rondebosch and she attended Rustenburg Girls High School. 1938 found 18 year old Berry and her family moving to Bulawayo as new settlers.

The gifted poet who has over a thousand unpublished poems describes the city as having been so beautiful, “it was almost like being in a fairytale.”

After her mother passed, she tried to join the convent as a nun but was refused, resulting in her travelling back to Cape Town in search of work. Her first job was as English teacher to a Greek couple whom she lived with until she saw an advert that asked for a young lady who: must have good manners must have good handwriting must be good sailor Not surprisingly, Berry landed the job and her employer, H.P Rudd who owned Kimberly Diamond Mines. His father was part of the

Rudd concession. Berry worked there into the first year of the 2nd World War, and consequently left to go into the Army Engineering Department where she did Cartography.

Whilst there, some of her adventure included meeting General Smuts whom she did a portrait of and got a personal letter of thanks.

After the war in 1946 she came back to Rhodesia to visit the Nuns, and this is where she was to meet John Mathew Boell who had been invited by the Dominican Nuns to Rhodesia to help as he was an Engineer. 39year old John and the then 28 year old Berry got married a month after meeting and stayed married for 60 years, a marriage which resulted in two sons, who attended St. George’s College. Berry

speaks glowingly of her husband, who worked for the Catholic Religious Organisation for 55 years, retiring at 80 and passing away at 98.

Her advice to young people is, “Reach out to other people and put a smile on their faces whenever you can. Smell the roses that life has to offer. Above all, humility is important if you are to live with others in harmony. A deep Christian at heart, Berry’s favourite quote is, “Walk tall with God.” And she explains it further, “When you walk alone, you will not get very far. But take God’s hand and walk with him, and you will walk very tall.”

The well-spoken and very girly like Berry who believes a lot in laughter, speaks passionately of how she was one of the founding

members of the race course in Zimbabwe and is the oldest member of the turf club.

“I do not believe that just because I am old I should spend my days sitting around, staring into space, or watching TV. There is just more to life, and that is my advice to my peers who are in their twilight years.”

Inviting us to a birthday party she will apparently be throwing in June, she quips, “Can you believe I am 96? I know I look 70!”

She chuckles as her well made-up face complete with blue eye colour lits up and her pink lipsticked lips break into the most precious smile, melting our hearts forever.

4 THE STANDARD STYLE / WOMAN / FASHION

February 15 to 21 2015

FASHIONSCOPE FOCUS – TRENDS – The SHIRTDRESS Paidemoyo Chideya This week, fashion lovers, we are zooming in on the Shirtdress!!

Now, you’re probably wondering what a shirt dress is.

A shirtdress is a style of dress that borrows details from a man’s shirt. These can include a collar, a button front, or cuffed sleeves. Often, these dresses are made up in crisp fabrics including cotton or silk, much like a men’s dress shirt would be. As they are typically cut without a seam at the waist, these dresses often have a looser fit, usually relying on a belt to define the waist. Button fronts and a forgiving fit make this a flattering look for most body types. Our shirt dress comes in a light weight chambray available in several different sizes for all body shapes find it now available at

Tea and sugar paradox Yolanda Lindsay Mabuto

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grew up with a routine of tea, sugar and milk with a plate of bread or Marie biscuits. I became accustomed to this ritual three times a day not because I was hungry but I was actually just mimicking older family members. It seemed unnatural to not want sugar in my tea or to not want a snack with it.

A habit I now know is a great recipe for heart problems and hastened aging.

Luckily boarding school tamed this habit. I discovered that some cultures encourage tea without sugar, without milk and without the side-plate and I learnt to stop overdosing on carbohydrates (sugar) as well. Cultures that take sugarless tea and less sugary snacks have shown to be less prone to

cardiovascular diseases and most interestingly they age slower. Yes! Sugar makes you age! High sugar diet enforces increased sugar-coating of red blood cells which damages cells and speeds up ageing. High glucose in the bloodstream increases the risk of heart disease and wrinkles because sugar invokes an inflammatory response. Tea on the other hand has medicinal properties because it contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Drinking it three times a day boosts the immune system and energy levels, lowers the risk of heart disease and fights free radicals that may age the skin. This suggests that tea is healthier without the sugar. This Valentine’s weekend let’s start a healthy routine with our loved ones - a healthy cup of tea with a balanced breakfast made with love.

www.zedlabel.com You can wear a shirtdress in so ways! Check out our top three selections!

You can wear your shirtdress with a conservative button down jacke and some animal print loafers along with a matching bag perfect for the office. You can dress it up with a trenchcoat – Roll up your coat sleeves to add some pizzazz and personal style. You can wear it open with a black slip inside along with a thin belt, a nude clutch and some nude heels, perfect for date night or a girls night out!! Jason Wu, Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff, DeMOYO and Hermés did it best for this seasons trend focus!  By Paidemoyo Chideya Mazhandu Shoot for the moon, and even if you miss, you will still land amongst the stars! #stylesessions #fashionscopes #demoyo Design@paidemoyochideya.com

THE STANDARD STYLE / INSPIRATION 5

February 15 to 21 2015

Understanding the Rules of Engagement (Part3) Cynthia Hakutangwi

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n the first two parts of this series we established how the beginning of the new year is often characterised with great enthusiasm in goal setting and life planning yet many individuals are quick to set these aside when they hit tumultuous times and the year is not progressing as planned or hoped. We defined Rules of Engagement (ROE) as rules or directives to military forces (including individuals) that define the circumstances, conditions, degree, and manner in which force, or actions which might be construed as provocative, may be applied. After you have made a plan for your New Year’s resolutions, the only way you are going to achieve your resolutions is to simply act on your plan.

How would you define your values?

Do you know where you’re going? Where do you see yourself in a year, five years – and perhaps ten years down the road? If you do not know where you want to get to, it does not matter which way you go. In personal development planning values exist, whether you recognize them or not. Life can be much easier when you acknowledge your values – and when you make plans and decisions that honor them. Your values are the things that you believe are important in the way you live, work and interact. When the things that you do and the way you behave match your values, you tend to feel satisfied and content. This is why making a conscious effort to identify your values is so important.

The Rule of Three

From the book Getting Results the Agile Way, J.D. Meier shares one of the simplest, most powerful time management techniques called the “Rule of 3. The rule is very simple: First, write down three things you want to accomplish today.

Second, write three things you want to accomplish this week.

Third, write three things you want to achieve this year.

The book has four recommendations for when you implement the rule: Start every day by figuring out what to focus on for the day.

Test yourself throughout the day – do you remember what your three priorities are?

Improve your estimates – pay attention to how long you think things will take, and improve your estimates as time goes on.

Feel good about your results! Pat yourself on the back after you achieve what you set off to, for the day, week, and year.

The Rule of Three is a great system to implement if you are not looking to overhaul how you manage your life. Every morning you think about the main three things you have to do, and then you do them. It is a great technique to figure out what you need to focus on.

The best part of the rule is it lets you connect your daily goals to your weekly goals, and your weekly goals to your yearly goals. The early part of the year is a terrific time to step back from your life and set goals, and the Rule of 3 is a method to filter those goals down to your daily life.

You may however be reading this and realise that the year is already in motion and yet you do not have a personal development plan, it is never too late to get started. Here are

Staying focused for meaningful results three reasons why having a personal development plan can assist you to achieve meaningful results: Clarity - Knowing what you are trying to accomplish Defining the Why - Having a personal development plan shows you why you are doing what you are doing – even on days you do not feel like it Your Compass - A personal development plan keeps you headed towards consistent goals.

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. Website: www.wholenessincorporated. com

Building a positive personality Ishmael Dawctar

“All you can change is yourself, but sometimes that changes everything” – Gary W Goldstein

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ome choose to call it a good personality while others call it a positive personality but in this article series we shall use the latter. Generally, a positive personality is made up of a positive state of mind accompanied with a positive attitude bringing about positive affirmations.

It is the desire of almost every human being to construct a positive personality with-

in themselves for it has more impact on one’s success and happiness than any other factor. I shall design for you the plan to a positive personality through a series of articles; however the entire construction remains solely your responsibility.

Given a glass half filled with water. How do you see it as half full or rather half empty?

People with a positive personality will see it as half full, they see opportunities where others see problems and opportunity in every difficulty while the negative see difficulty in every opportunity. Having a positive personality means you feed solutions more and starve problems.

Just like the construction of any building, the first thing is to identify the WHY for example if it is for accommodation then you constructs a house. The WHY drives or motivates

the HOW hence you need to ask yourself why you need a positive personality. Some of the reasons I have thought about myself which I used are: • Maintains a much better health style • Positive personality always attracts positive things into your life • Increased self-confidence and self-esteem No house is made of bricks only or doors only so as with a positive personality. When building it we will need to bring in a lot different ‘materials’. These ‘materials’ are meant to shape your personality outlook by giving attention to what you feed yourself (both physical and mental diet), where you hand out and with who.

6 THE STANDARD STYLE / MAN / GROOMING

February 15 to 21 2015

In the right frame

Marshall Malikula

Faces come in all shapes, angles, sizes and colouring. There are seven basic face shapes: round, oval, and base down triangle, base up triangle, diamond, oblong and square. One has to know and pick the correct frame that flatters your face. Eyewear should highlight your best features such as brown frames to match brown eyes. The frame should contrast with your face shape, for example rounded specs to offset a long face. The frame should be in scale with your face size, nothing too big or too small.

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To make a round face appear thinner and longer, try angular narrow eyeglass frame to lengthen the face.

An oval face is considered to be ideal because of its balanced proportions. Look for frames that are as wide as (or wider than) the broadest part of your face.

Oblong is more of an upright rectangle, has long straight cheek line and sometimes a longish nose. To make an oblong face appear shorter and more balanced try frames that have more depth than width.

DIAMOND

SQUARE

Diamond shaped faces are narrow at the eye and jawline, and have broad cheekbones. To highlight the eyes and soften the cheekbones, try frames that have detailing, or try rimless frames or oval and cat eyed shapes.

A square face has strong jaw line and a broad forehead, plus the width and length are in the same proportions.

To make a square face look longer and soften the angles, try narrow frames that have more width than depth, and narrow ovals.

BASE UP TRIANGLE/ HEART This face is very wide at the top and small at the bottom. To minimise the width of the top of the face, try frames that are wider at the bottom, very light colours or rimless glasses.

BASE DOWN TRIANGLE Characterised by a narrow forehead and widens at the cheek and chin areas. To add width and to emphasize the narrow part of the face, try frames that are heavily accented with colour and detailing on the top half or try cat eye shapes.

My accessory of the week: Tortoise shell specs

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

THE STANDARD STYLE / MAN / PROFILE 7

February 15 to 21 2015

Star Profile: Photo by Laurie Macpherson

“Be all you can…”

Photo by Peter Stanley Prudence Muganiwah

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T is little wonder then that Samm Farai Monro is fast becoming one of Zimbabwe’s most popular artists. His favourite saying, “be all you can…” is a summary of how Samm, more popularly known as Comrade Fatso, lives his life. Juggling being a poet, comedian, blogger, new media publisher, festival director and a creative director, Comrade Fatso is a man of many creative talents.

Born in Harare in 1980, Farai was raised by parents who were always involved in social justice work, with his father dealing with human rights whilst his mother taught disabled kids and worked intensively with street kids.

“I started writing in high school and have always enjoyed performing. Being creative is part of me,” he says. After having studied in the UK and France, Farai believed his destiny was back home, as he wanted to be part of the struggle to shape it up. “I love my country and staying overseas was never an option.”

Farai, whose favourite meal is sadza and oxtail, first took his comic talent seriously after MCeeing at a cousin’s wedding, where his family told him they would literally shoot him if he didn’t take it up professionally. The rest is history as the young man kicked off at the Book Café, where he would do his poetry, gradually moving to comedy.

Together with popular poet Outspoken, Comrade Fatso founded Magamba Network, one of Zimbabwe’s most dynamic organizations whose focus is on culture, media, activism and innovation. This brainchild from the duo then gave birth to a number of flagship projects which include the Shoko Festival, Zimbabwe’s biggest festival of urban culture, KalabashMedia.com which is one of the country’s leading youth opinion blogs; and Zambezi News, the hugely popular satirical news show.

Through the Shoko Festival, thousands of

young people have been helped and assisted through international touring opportunities.

Some of these include mbira maestro Hope Masike, Simba The Comic King and Clive Chigubu amongst others. Shoko has also been host to major international acts such as Khuli Chana, and Loyiso Gola from South Africa, Tony Rebel from Jamaica and, Andi Teichmann from Germany.

“I see a lot of talent in our youth and our organization aims to give various platforms from which such talent can be appreciated and nurtured.” Farai aims to reach out to the masses within Zimbabwe and beyond, and his positive attitude is evident as he speaks of a new generation of arts and entertainment. A determined optimist by nature, he believes Zimbabwe has a bright future and is bent on being part of the process in making it better.

Through Magamba’s regular events, a lot of nurturing and growth of socially conscious spoken word, hip-hop and comedy in Zimbabwe has happened. It has helped various young people develop their talents, for instance award-winning rapper, Synik and breakout alternative act, The Monkey Nuts who were given their first platforms there.

Other events it organizes include a monthly stand up comedy event, Bang, Mashoko, a spoken word and music concert and Peace In The Hood which is a hiphop community concert in Harare’s townships. Through Magamba’s Artist Agency, Comrade Fatso has overseen exchanges between local and international artists, having organised successful tours for Zimbabwean urban artists in South Africa, Botswana, Senegal, Germany and the UK. Also through Magamba’s B.TheMedia Project, Comrade Fatso is the publisher of

Kalabash Media, the award winning website which acts as a portal for youth expression and opinion from Zimbabweans. Kalabash Media was a winner in the ‘Pursue Truth’ category at the World Summit Youth Awards, Sri Lanka 2013 and its articles and other productions have spread like wildfire online and the site has over 70,000 unique readers and over 100,000 page views.

The Hub Unconference is yet another one of their projects as Magamba Network, and it is an event on new media, activism and creative entrepreneuralism that has welcomed speakers from around the world and reached, over 5 million impressions on Twitter.

As if that were not enough projects, Comrade Fatso is also the creator of Zambezi News, the satirical TV programme that aims to help viewers cope with Zimbabwe’s complex social and racial issues through the use of humour.

The show has been showcased live in Sweden, Swaziland, South Africa and Zimbabwe, and screened to millions via eNCA News and 1st TV and through DVD distribution.

At the last HIFA in 2014, Comrade Fatso, who says he got his nickname Farai from schoolmates back in the day, headlined the hugely popular ‘75%’ stand up comedy show.

“At school, my friends always said iwewe unofarira vanhu vatema saka tichakuti Farai (you love black people so we will call you Farai)” explains the easygoing Comrade Fatso who finds it very easy to make jokes every second minute as we interview him. He is a regular at HIFA and has also done stand up comedy in SA, Sweden, Swaziland & Germany.

The highlight of 2014 for the talented comedian was his recent trip to Hollywood where he and his Zambezi news co-star, Outspoken, were invited to meet with major TV channels and film companies like Relativity Media and the Africa Channel. Although he does say the journey has not been easy as he has faced a couple of challenges since his genre of comedy is still quite new in Zimbabwe, he is hopeful that society is becoming more and more appreciative of it.

“I like offering a platform for people to joke about controversial day to day issues that no one can address or solve, and laugh about them. Lie is too short.” In terms of inspiration, Comrade Fatso who hates Tuesday mornings and the endless Econet messages, says he is inspired by comedians such as John Steward, Russel Brand, Trevor Noah and Tumi Morake.

His advice to the fellow young folk is, “Believe in yourself and in your talent. Try and keep practicing until it is perfect even when you are nervous and unsure. Have confidence in whatever you try, get feedback and take positive criticism because that will help you achieve your best.”

Photo by Peter Stanley

8 THE STANDARD STYLE / MAN / WHEELS

February 15 to 21 2015

The Nissan Urvan NV350 and the Nissan NP300 Hardbody perfect for any fleet Fact Jeke

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How to install Skype on your favourite device Being online has become a way of life for most of us, but for many, using the simplest online technology can be intimidating. The purpose of this column is to help you navigate the numerous online technologies which have become an important part of our lives. Based on its growing popularity; we will start by discussing how to download and install Skype on your favourite device. Downloading and installing Skype is free, easy and it�s available for most devices, all you have to do is 1. Go to your Internet browser and enter www.skype.com in the address line to open the Skype Web site and click the Download button to open the Download page.

2. Skype will automatically determine the operating system you are using and begin the download.

3. If the download doesn�t start automatically, you will be able to start it manually by clicking on Start Download Again.

4. When your download is complete, double-click the Skype Setup program that you just saved or just click Run if you have that option.

5. When the installer program asks you to choose a language; select one which suits you best.

6. The installer program will then ask you to read and accept the End User License Agreement. Click I agree (of course that's if you have read it and agree to it!).

7. Skype will then ask you to set up an account by entering a Name, a Skype username, and Password. If the Skype name you specified is already in use, you will get a chance to choose another name. Once you complete this, Skype is installed and automatically launches itself. ��ver the ne�t few weeks, we will show you how to make the most of Skype including making calls, finding and connecting with contacts and so much more!"

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VERY organisation has some form of logistics department. In this edition I thought why not assist someone in giving you two vehicles which work together. For the transportation of staff and other passengers, the Urvan is the perfect mate and for the ferrying of equipment and other heavy deliveries, the NP300 HARDBODY does the job with no hitches.

The Nissan NP300 HARDBODY is an unmistakable legend of the Sub Saharan African light commercial vehicle market. A thoroughbred workhorse, it continues to offer exceptionalreturn on investment, delivering usable space and utility withease and building on an already enviable reputation for getting the job done, whatever is asked of it. Rugged build quality and engineering means the NissanNP300 HARDBODY can take the most demanding surfacesin its stride. Brutal quality testing of its paintwork, by firing diamond chips at the exterior, along with E-coat antirusttreatment, ensures it handles the toughest working conditions too, from flying gravel to extreme humidity. No matter how tough the task, the Nissan NP300 HARDBODYdelivers every time – safely and reliably.

Enhanced power, safety and visibility, combined with essential cabin comforts like power windows, a tilt-adjustable steering column, ABS and dual airbags give you peace of mind. The Double Cab Hi-Rider interior finish includes frontseats in stylish leather and textile trim, a leather-coveredgearshift knob and steering wheel, front and rear headrests and a sliding rear window. Redesigned pillarseals ensure extra firm window closure for a quieter, dust-free interior with maximum protection against water seepage in wet conditions. Designed to carry almost any load, the Nissan NP300 HARDBODY’s reinforced load-box inner panels’ are grooved to enable the insertion of a board for separate front and rear loading sections, while a horizontal board can also be inserted to divide upper and lower loadingdecks. Oval tubing in the styled roof carrier on DoubleCab models matches the side step style and is ideal forlight recreational cargo.Whatever questions are asked of the Nissan NP300HARDBODY are immediately answered with confidence.

Your business needs to perform in all conditions – and the Nissan NP300 HARDBODY has the power to rise to anychallenge. With cabin comforts as standard and powerfulengines that produce a surprisingly quiet ride, getting towhere you need to be on time and conducting business onthe move is easy. The Nissan NP300 HARDBODY isn’t simply a business tool; it’s a smart business investment perfectly suited for any corporate fleet just like the Nissan NV350 popularly known as the URVAN. With exceptional fuel economy, a spacious and comfortable passenger area, dynamic bold styling and safety mean the Nissan Urvan NV35 is the destination of choice for taxi operators who demand the best, both for their business and for their customers. The bold, dynamic looks of the Nissan NV350, with its angled strut grille, create a powerful presence that shows you mean business. Inside, the generously sized driver’s cabin is designed to be comfortable, appealing and, above all, functional. A multifunctional instrument

display is positioned centrally for increased visibility of the gauges and indicators. Large, thoughtfully designed storage pockets and drink holders complete the practicality of the driver’s cabin, offering an attractive and functional workplace for any driver.

Designed to carry 16 passengers and a driver in comfort, the Nissan Urvan NV350 offers comfortable passenger seats with an easy-fold aisle seat to make entry and exit effortless, as does the large sliding door which opens high and wide. Convenience and comfort is enhanced with stylish side windows and back rests.

With more space and legroom for passengers wherever they sit, every trip is a pleasure. A turbo powered 2.5 litre diesel engine ensures the Nissan Urvan NV350 offers incredible economy along with the power to get the job done. Together with its 5-speed manual transmission, smooth and responsive acceleration from start to cruising speed ensures you deliver your customers to their destinations efficiently and reliably every time. The Nissan NV350 ’s ultra-rigid body provides strength and stability in all conditions. Safety is maximised with ABS, Brake Assist, driver and passenger airbags as well as a Zone Body Structure that consists of safety and crushable zones. Getting your customers from A to B – and back again – safely and reliably every time.

This is not just any mini bus or Kombi, its luxury with a capital letter “L”. It’s priced from US$49,900.

The Nissan NP300 HARDBODY on the other hand is not only a willing partner, but a sound investment for Zimbabwean businesses –large or small with pricing from US$27 000. For a test drive and more information, Admire Ndumo and his team are available in Masasa at the Nissan Clover Leaf Motors showroom.

Till next week. Be safe.

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10 THE STANDARD STYLE / HOME & GARDEN / TRENDS

February 15 to 21 2015

On Trend – Open Plan Living Spaces A n open plan home is on trend as it allows you to freely work with your space and showcase your style. Not necessarily less expensive to build compared to closed plan, it surely tells a story that can only be as unique as you are. Open plan should not be limited to the immediate living area where you are combining your dining, living and kitchen areas in to one flowing and flawless space, you can extend this to your bedrooms or other rooms that are multi-functional.

Spectacular views of your home

The best part is in an open plan space, you do get spectacular views of your home. This however is dependent on your choice of décor and your original house plan. This is where you can be experimental and define your functional spaces by using different floor levels – this is where your kitchen can be two steps higher than the dining area and the lounge one step lower than the kitchen. High walls, vault ceilings and sliding glass doors will always magnify the beauty of design and décor.

Choose a neutral wall colour that blends in with your décor – keep it simple for understated elegance – image www.kuwans.com

Create harmony visually by playing with different textures of fabrics and furnishings – all in the same colour or different shades. Keep it simple – less is more, resist the temptation to fill up space – empty space can help create a visual balance and freedom while maintaining structure and functionality. Work with fine lines even if asymmetrical but ensure that there is balance as any odd shape will ruin your design.

Define your social areas by strategically placing your furniture - image –www.homedesignlover.com

Think Open Plan for: Communal Living Communal in the sense that it’s open, you can move from one space to the other without going through doors and walls. It fosters a sense of togetherness as families can see each other across the space sections. This is ideal for seamless everyday living and interaction as one can easily see what is going on in each area. It’s also great for entertaining – especially when you want to show off your cooking skills. Absolute freedom of movement.

Open Spaces create stately elegance, not your everyday run of the mill home – this multi-level open space is truly out of the ordinary. Image www.homedesignlover.com

Natural lighting Walls limit the amount of natural light that flows into the house. This then forces you to install a lot more lighting than normal to compensate. An open plan space saves you all the extra lighting as natural light streams in beautifully connecting you’re indoors with the outdoors.

This inadvertently makes your home appear larger especially if the ceilings are high and have a slight slope or edge giving it added depth. Light creates a cosy warm feeling that encourages use of space. This is what you want in an open space. Furnishings, décor and wall colour appear richer and fuller.

Open Plan Bedroom Bedrooms can also be open plan. It just depends on your style and need for privacy. You can have the best of both worlds by installing glass sliding doors to pull for privacy and leave open when not in use. This also gives you the option to build a bathroom with a view- remember to use tinted windows where only you can see outside and no one can see from the outside.

Open space ensuite bedrooms are on trend and simply modernise your bedroom giving it that “spa” at home feeling. Image –www. toufuu.com

Open spaces allow natural light to flow in connecting your in and outdoors perfectly. Image luxe interiors

Open plan designs are not for everyone as some may prefer walls to seamless living. However this can be countered by installing non- permanent walls like sliding glass walls or screens. Take note that open spaces are not insulated for sound or smells and you may not be able to hide any clutter.

Till then, live and love your life.

Credits: www.toufuu.com www.homedesignlover.com www.kuwans.com Luxe Interiors Noma Ndlovu is an Interior Designer & Property Stylist. unaminkosi@yahoo.co.uk. +263775402083. www.facebook.com/unamihomestyle

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Noma Ndlovu

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Fabric Inspiration

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ABRIC is all around us and we often overlook its value in creating beautiful living spaces. Fabric whether curtaining, upholstery or soft furnishing always needs to be chosen carefully as a wrong choice can be emotionally draining. Fabric will determine the style of your décor and give you some form of functionality, clever choices will give you simply elegant un cluttered spaces. Colour and texture choices are important as this defines your physical and sensory comfort.

As yourself what style are you looking for, what do you want to achieve with your design or make over? Cheap fabric will look good on the roll but not on your upholstered sofa or window when the its faded within a week. Take care to invest in a good quality fabric from a reputable fabric house. Guranteed pricing will not be cheap but will be a good invested for sustained elegance.

Bold Urban Chic -The right fabric choice will give you show stopper furnishings.

Image : U&G Fabrics/ Unami Concepts

Fabric chosen carefully can change a space or sofa from ordinary to super elegant. Image – hgtv.com While you may not need to go all technical, on fabric composition, you might want to know if your fabric is Durable, Colour fast, Water repellent, Flame retardent, Double folded, is it the right width or drop, in other words is it suitable for what what you want to achieve with it.

Simply Smart - The right fabric will instantly update your room as it picks up hues from your colour scheme. – Image : U&G Fabrics/ Unami Concepts

Ensure that you buy the right quantities of fabric from the same roll so that you have the same shade. If you are unsure always buy a little extra. Buying from an established fabric house will ensure that you can always get the same fabric should you run short.

Mix prints and checks taking your tones from the plain connector. –Image :– U&G Fabrics/ Unami Concepts

Do not be afraid to mix patterns as long as the colour scheme is the same and there is a plain connector like curtains or the carpet or your sofa.

This need not be hard work, decide on your colour scheme, budget and timeline for your project and make it happen.

Credits – www.hgtv.com www.ugfabrics.co.za Noma Ndlovu is an Interior Designer & Property Stylist. unaminkosi@yahoo.co.uk. +263775402083. www.facebook.com/unamihomestyle

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WATERING YOUR LAWN When to water •

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Water only when your lawn needs it! How often you water your lawn will depend on the weather, the type of grass and soil you have.

The lawn should be partly dried out between waterings. This lets in air to the root system, stimulates deeper root formation and creates a more drought resistant lawn.

Watering every day or every other day is bad for your lawn and leads to disease and a shallow root system.

Winter watering is generally not necessary unless it is an abnormally dry season.

During warmer months, a good deep watering once to twice a week will be sufficient.

Watering your lawn should be avoided during the heat of the day. Water in the early morning or evening to minimise water loss through evaporation.

Place an ice-cream container on your lawn before watering. When the water in the container is 1015mm deep, your lawn has had enough water. This can also be tested by a soil moisture metre or simply use a long screwdriver or a spade. To minimise water runoff, test wetting depth of your lawn after watering and only continue watering to wet the full root depth.

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Mow Couch between 20-30mm Mow Buffalo & Kikuyu between 20-50mm The higher the mower height, the deeper and more extensive the roots.

Don’t mow if hot weather is expected, or cut the grass shorter than 25mm, as the grass needs enough leaf area to protect itself form the burning effects of the sun.

Sharpen mower blades as dull blades encourage plant water loss and introduction of disease.

Keep mowing frequency to a rate where not more than 1/3 of the height of the grass is removed at anyone mowing.

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Apply fertiliser prior to and during water \ restriction periods to help make lawns \ stronger and assist in their recovery when the weather cools.

The footprint test To check if your lawn needs watering, try this simple footprint test. Walk across the lawn and see how long it takes for the grass to spring back. If the lawn is adequately moist you will hardly be able to see your footprints.

If the leaves are very slow to spring back your lawn needs water.

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Lawns help to purify and cool the air. An average front lawn offers the same cooling

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Lawns are an important source of plant oxygen exchange. A 15x15m turf area will sustain oxygen requirements for a family of 4.

Lawns are a natural filter to protect water quality and the environment.

Lawns provide noise abatement and glare reduction.

Lawns provide a safe, high quality, play area for children and pets.

A well maintained lawn increases the value of your property.

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Water only when your lawn needs water.

Check the four day weather forecast before watering your lawn.

Water in the early morning and evening.

Water less often and more deeply.

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Select a grass that needs less water.

Older lawn with compacted soil will benefit from aeration to promote sub-surface water infiltration. This is best done in spring through summer with a pitch fork or mechanical aerators.

Thatch is the organic cushion that builds up above the soil level. De-thatching is required periodically in older lawns to promote deeper root growth and allow water penetration. De-thatching machines can be hired from your local machinery hire outlet.

Soil wetting agents assist water to penetrate thick thatch, highly organic soils or water repellant soil that prevent water from getting to the root zone.

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(1) Eating out by Dusty Miller (3) Cakes by Sonia

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(2) Wine by Lebbie

14 THE STANDARD STYLE /EATING OUT/DA EROS, AVONDALE

Da Eros, East Road, Avondale Dusty Miller

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NVITED by Da Eros padrone, Nevio Prendini, to re-visit and sample that pleasant hostelry’s table and cellar, it was maybe a little churlish of me to, in turn, invite one of his competitors to join me.Well, I couldn’t get hold of either of two ladies who like to lunch at short notice and Lance Nettelton, from The Centurion Bar & Grill at Harare Sports Club was helping me with laptop computer conundrums.Da Eros is a favourite venue, especially on a leisurely Sunday lunchtime with apparently little prospect of rain.

That’s important because they usually have a pleasant singer entertaining in the leafy garden and several times I’ve watched mesmerized as a sudden squall lashes the stand and buzzing, flashing speakers, boom boxes, amps, mikes and electric guitars have been in imminent danger of frying the incumbent crooner!

Young Daniel Jenkins (whose family presumably originates from the Welsh Valleys with their lovely choirs) had no such trouble last week and played to an appreciative audience.

The restaurant is housed in a former rambling Colonialstyle dwelling on a large acreage on East Road, Avondale (also home to Mojo’s Brazilian steakhouse, Fishmonger and Great Wall), the operation seats 120 pax indoors and out (in a pleasant garden or on a wide, shady stoep.)

Management team is the Prendini family: Italian-Ethiopians previously at the hugely successful Italian Bakery at Avondale SC. (Now Café Nush.)

Nevio and his sparkling wife, Nassy, are hands-on directors, Nevio’s pop, Vittoria, chairman and financier, and a cousin, Maurizio Vadala, originally front of house is due to return.

Maurizio returned from working overseas for the Da Eros launch nearly five years ago; previously he ran IB, Da Guido’s, Montagu Avenue (when it was good!), Cortina Ice-Cream and the Italian Club, when it was really excellent, often catering 500 cover four-course banquets.

The trattoria is all lifestyle magazine pale terracotta walls, wooden doors and heavy tables, cane chairs, tile and marble floors; distinctive green-and-white gingham table cloths had me looking for the candle-stoppered, wax-drip-covered Chianti bottles of the 60s, 70s, 80s…and come to think of it 2015 in retro places which usually know and cook good food and keep fine wine.

Monochrome pix of Italian film stars vaguely recognised from cult sub-titled movies, usually wolfing spaghetti, adorn inside walls with other assorted art.

As befits any Italian-themed eatery, children aren’t just tolerated, but made enthusiastically welcome. The place is often alive with bright-eyed ankle-biters, eating kiddy-sized bites of pasta or pizza, slurping milk shakes and cooldrink, clambering on, off and in a huge Wendy tree house.

“I can see you like children, Senor Miller” said a Prendini family friend on a previous occasion.

“Love ‘em,” said I. “But couldn’t manage to eat a whole one on my own!” Seriously raised eyebrows until the penny dropped I jested!

Lunch was a wonderful basket of warm continental bread and butter with melanzane (brinjal-and-tomato spread), followed by a complimentary salad. Both Lance and I wanted shrimp cocktail starter, at US$7, assuming it was the cold 1960s-retro dish served in an old fashioned champagne glass.

I won and was glad because it was hot shrimps (or small prawns) served in garlic and cream sauce on a thick round of white bread, super-saturated by the delightful sauce. My guest had calamari fritti at a buck less. I also love the antipasto misto, featuring Parma ham and salami imported from Italy, feta, Gouda and olives which costs US$8.

Nevio revealed that local chef Lance Hickey is to return to the country soon and will serve a six-month attachment at Da Eros. Among new starters he plans are ravioli with Napolitano or pesto sauce at US$6 and garlic/chili grilled or deep-fried prawns with lemon garlic sauce for US$7. These will be available from today (Sunday.)

From the current mains list I went for a new dish of grilled kingklip fillets, in my case with chips and seasonal vegetables at US$20 and Lance opted for petto di pollo alla crème di funghi (creamed chicken with mushrooms on mashed potato) at US$13.

Not really a pizza fan, I won’t comment on their listings; dearest pasta is al cartoccio: spaghetti cooked in creamy seafood sauce along with garlic and parsley inside a tightly

crimped tinfoil “envelope” at $16.

Hickey will launch a new pasta alla boscaiola (with sausage and mushroom) at US$13; three new wood-fired pizzas at US$11-US$12, a fish platter costing US$15 and pan-fried pork medallions at the same cost.

The worrying problem with my Samsung solved (out of data!) we finished, sharing puddings: a light-as-air tiramisu and crème caramel (both were superb) and two filter coffees.

As we left, the singer seemed to be getting further into his stride, while waiters prepared for evening bookings.

Da Eros Trattoria, 86, East Road, Avondale. Tel 332044. Opens until 10pm but they close Mondays. Fully licensed: good range of drinks at affordable prices.

February 15 to 21 2015

THE STANDARD STYLE / FOOD & DRINK / WINE 15

February 15 to 21 2015

A WINE Year Simplified – Cabernet Sauvignon, A Firm February Favourite (CA-BER-NAY SOH-VEE-NYON) Lebbie Masavaya

“Wine is a journey, and we each have our path. My journey is ongoing, and my hope is that our paths will cross. No doubt it will be in the presence of wine.” – Rajat Parr

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dark, thick-skinned grape variety that has been taken up throughout the world, Cabernet Sauvignon, known as ‘Cab Sauv’ in wine language, is the world’s most celebrated red wine grape. It has the amazing ability to produce pure, deeply coloured varietal wine and blends astoundingly well with other red varieties. It is classified as the mandatory component in the world famous Bordeaux blend.

Cab Sauv wines pitch a myriad of complex aromas on the nose and lusty flavours of mainly black currants, black cherries, tobacco spice and leathery scents to mention a few. The wines exude a richness of a structure that’s full of tannic complexity, resulting in an impressive ability to age for decades. The mouth-feel of a bold yet rich palate of concentrated flavours, have over the years, made this wine a personal favourite of mine. I have to admit, my wine journeys are incomplete, infact cannot be completed without my ‘cherry on top’, that magical sip of a Cab Sauv.

It clearly presents itself as an extraordinary grape, making divine wines in the Bordeaux region of France. It is also classified as ‘king’ in the Napa Valley in California. And yes, when I travelled to California, I learnt why, and have since agreed. South Africa cannot be left out, with its production of some distinguished, but not limited to, wines, including Cederberg Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon, Vergelegen Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon and Guardian Peak Lapa Cabernet Sauvignon.

This full-bodied red pairs beautifully with food and it’s worth giving the two a try. Chances are high you’ll find a new love. I’d like to hear your Cab Sauv and food reviews wine lovers. When pairing with food, because of the ever-present tannic texture in the wine, cuts of meat with a fat like structure, which include beef, pork and lamb may result in a newly found favourite wine for that next invitation to a braai. The pairing is splendid. An array of different cheeses, stews and dishes with mushroom will pleasantly surprise you. More and more tastings are pairing a Cab Sauv with dark chocolate or dishes chocolate-infused.

For me, it’s a pairing am yet to appreciate, or perhaps, my palate prefers the two separately.

Am still on a quest to find a chocolate and Cab Sauv that pairs beautifully. I haven’t given up though. And for those wine lovers who are still to find the foodie in them, there is everything right with having a Cab Sauv friendless.

Some of my most memorable moments with this amazing red wine were made with just a glass of it, and my palate.

Journeys and memories will always be made. Find time and a Cab Sauv, wine lovers,

and journey this February, with what I like to call, a ‘firm favourite.’ Step up to the occasion, nose this delicious red wine and it’s cheers to you, your palate, a Cabernet Sauvignon and the hope that our “..paths will cross...”

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February 15 to 21 2015

Cakes by Sonia

Coffee Choco Muffins Enjoy a burst of coffee flavour and chunks of chocolate in every bite of the delicious coffee- double chocolate muffins. Try out this simple recipe and tickle your taste buds.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves 12 people Ingredients 5 tablespoons margarine 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla essence 1 large egg, lightly beaten 25 ml lemon juice ¾ (150 ml) cup milk 255 grams self-raising flour (sieved) 133 grams cup castor sugar 100 grams cup chocolate buttons, OR 100 grams of chocolate chopped into small chunks 1 levelled teaspoon of baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Method Preheat oven to 160 degrees C. Grease / spray muffin tray, alternatively you can use muffin cups (spray with baking spray the inner edges not base of muffin cup).

Add lemon juice to the cup of milk, stir with a teaspoon, and set aside.

In a large bowl combine the first 4 ingredients mix with a wooden spoon, then using an electric mixer at medium speed, mix until well combined.

In a separate large bowl mix all dry ingredients together. Using a whisk: mix sieved flour, baking powder, sugar, ¾ of chopped chocolate and salt.

Make a deep whole in the center of flour mixture.

Add the milk mixture to flour mixture; stir with wooden spoon until moist and well combined.

Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups coated with baking spray. Remember to fill muffin cup with ½, not more than ¾ of the muffin cup as it rises when baking. Sprinkle remaining chopped chocolate evenly on top surface of muffin dough in the muffin tray.

Bake for 20 minutes. Use a knife and insert it into the center of the muffins. If it comes out clean, muffins are ready. If knife has dough remaining on it, muffins are not ready. Leave for additional ten minutes. Keep checking. Do not over bake.

Let muffins cool for thirty minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack so as to cool completely.

Remember, always check a few minutes before the stated baking time, and record it so as to monitor baking time.

Muffins may be eaten plain, alternatively they may be frosted with buttercream icing, this too tastes heavenly.

For queries and comments, Rudo Sonia can be reached at rudosoniacakes@gmail.com

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THE STANDARD STYLE / FAMILY / HEALTH 19

February 15 to 21 2015

Urinary Tract infections Dr Kudzayi Munanzvi

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HE urinary tract is a system that makes, collects, transports and excretes urine from the body. It consists of two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra in each individual. In normal conditions, urine is sterile (contains no bacteria); but any part of the urinary tract can become infected.

Urinary tract infections (UTI s) are usually classified according to the site where they occur; upper involving the kidneys or lower involving the bladder, prostate, urethra. They can afflict adults as well as children but in either age group, females are usually more commonly affected than males.

Urinary tract can become infected by organisms reaching it from the bloodstream ( known as haematogenous route) this mostly results in infection in the kidneys ( pyelone-

phritis). Most organisms infecting the urinary tract enter through the urethra. The opening of the urethra in males is at the tip of the penis and in women the urethra opens onto the vulva. Women are more frequently affected by UTI s because their urethra is shorter and it is easier for organisms to ascend from the vagina or intestine .

Bacteria, especially the fecal organism Eschericia coli, are the cause of most UTIs. Viruses such as Herpes Simplex type2 may infect the urethra. Fungi or yeasts commonly Candida from the vagina can also infect the urinary tract. Infection with bacteria and fungi can occur at the same time. Parasites such as Trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection, and schistosomiasis are also infecting the organisms.

Factors predisposing an individual to UTI s include blockage anywhere along the urinary tract (e.g. by stones ); abnormal bladder func-

tion that prevents complete emptying; insertion of a urinary catheter or any instrument into the urinary tract; presence of an abnormal connection between the vagina and bladder or intestine and bladder (fistula); pregnancy; diabetes mellitus; low estrogen levels as in menopause and immunosuppression.

Symptoms associated with UTI s include painful urination, urge to urinate often, urinary incontinence (leakage), passing cloudy, foul smelling or blood-stained urine. Patients with kidney infections may have more severe symptoms including loin pain, fever, rigors and vomiting.

Your doctor will perform an abdominal and pelvic examination.

If indicated, several investigations may be ordered which may aid not only in making the diagnosis but may also guide treatment. Blood samples may be taken for full blood count which may support finding of infection or show low haemo-

globin levels in patients who have had blood in their urine; urea and electrolytes aid in assessing kidney function which may be compromised in chronic or recurrent urinary tract infections. Urinalysis and urine microscopy culture and sensitivity confirm the diagnosis and also show the infecting organism and which drugs can be used against it. Ultrasound scan may assist in showing any sites of blockage and in delineating bladder anatomy.

Special Xrays taken during urination may show if the bladder is emptying properly.

General management includes in-

creased fluid intake recommended three litres per day in adults, urine alkalinizers such as Citro soda, frequent urination, removal of catheters and so on. A course of antibiotics is given initially these may be oral but in patients with severe symptoms or pyelonephritis hospital admission and intravenous antibiotics may be necessary. Treatment of the underlying cause is also necessary. Complications of urinary tract infections are preventable by prompt and efficient management of the initial episode.

Till next week, stay healthy! Feedback drkaytalks@gmail.com

Epilepsy Dr Farzana Naeem

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HERE are different types of epilepsy and seizures. Epilepsy drugs are prescribed to control seizures, and rarely surgery is necessary if medications are ineffective. In epilepsy, seizures tend to recur, and have no immediate underlying cause while seizures that occur due to a specific cause are not deemed to represent epilepsy.

The cause of most cases of epilepsy is unknown, although some people develop epilepsy as the result of brain injury, stroke, brain tumor, and drug and alcohol misuse.

Genetic mutations are linked to a small proportion of the disease. Epileptic seizures are the result of excessive and abnormal cortical nerve cell activity in the brain. The diagnosis typically involves ruling out other conditions that might cause similar symptoms such as fainting.

Additionally, making the diagnosis involves determining if any other cause of seizures is present such as alcohol withdrawal or electrolyte problems. This may be done by imaging the brain and performing blood tests. Epilepsy can often be confirmed with an electroencephalogram (EEG) but a normal test does not rule out the condition.

Some epilepsy ends after childhood. Some forms of epilepsy are associated only with conditions of childhood that cease once a child grows up. Approximately 70% of children who suffer epilepsy during

their childhood eventually outgrow it. There are also some seizures, such as febrile seizures, that are one-time occurrences during childhood, and they do not result in permanent epilepsy.

Epilepsy can have adverse effects on social and psychological wellbeing These effects may include social isolation, stigmatization, or disability. They may result in lower educational achievement and worse employment outcomes Learning difficulties are common in those with the condition, and especially among children with epilepsy. The stigma of epilepsy can also affect the families of those with the disease.

Most children who develop epilepsy are treated conventionally with anticonvulsants. In about 70% of cases of childhood epilepsy, medication can completely control seizures.

Medicating a child is not always easy. Many pills are made only to be swallowed, which can be difficult for a child. For some medications, chewable versions do exist.

The ketogenic diet is used to treat children who have not responded successfully to other treatments.

This diet is low in carbohydrates, adequate in protein and high in fat. It has proven successful in two thirds of epilepsy cases.

In some cases, severe epilepsy is treated with the hemispherectomy, a drastic surgical procedure in which part or all of one of the hemispheres

of the brain is removed.

The care of someone with epilepsy varies depending on the frequency and type of seizures. It is important for the person to take anticonvulsant medication regularly to prevent seizures.

When a seizure occurs, an observer should use common sense to prevent injuries: • Cushion the person’s head.

• Loosen any tight neckwear.

• Turn the person on his or her side.

• Do not hold the person down or restrain the person.

• Do not place anything in the mouth or try to pry the teeth apart. The person is not in danger of swallowing his or her tongue.

• Observe seizure characteristics -- length, type of movements, direction of head or eye turning.

These characteristics may help the doctor diagnose the type of seizure.

If you think that someone close to you diagnosed with epilepsy you can make a difference by showing your love and support and helping that person get properly evaluated and treated.  Written by Dr Farzana Naeem Clinical Psychologist If you have any queries please contact on 0772397362 Email;freefari@yahoo.com

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February 15 to 21 2015

Half Term Getaway Weekend Diana’s Vow paintings to visit on way there or back near Rusape.

Ziwa ruins, with Ziwa Mountain dominating the landscape nearby

Spectacular late afternoon light in Nyanga, shining on the Inyangani range

to track a geocache at this site. The paintings themselves are particularly amazing and are

actually on ground level, on a protected rock face, while the ruins require a short climb.

The Peter Gradwell Marathon View from the top – spectacular view from the highest point of the Ziwa ruins Rosie Mitchell

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OW are those half term weekend holiday plans coming along? There are still a few days left to plan a last minute family getaway! Nyanga will be all abuzz next weekend, with the Meikles Grapevine Wine Weekend being hosted by Inns of Zimbabwe. At time of writing there are still a few places left for this fun weekend of fine food and wine, with events taking place at Inn on Rupurara and Pine Tree Inn, and participants staying at both. Special rates apply and both these hotels are absolutely delightful places to stay. Into the bargain, next weekend also sees the annual HAC Troutbeck World’s View Run, open to anyone, and you can walk or run this decades-long event which offers a 9km and 18km route. Both start at Troutbeck, which is offering special rates around this event, and the longer one takes the runners right up to World’s View and then back to Troutbeck in a wonderfully scenic circular route, mostly on dirt roads and tracks. So this is much more of a trail run than a road race. At high altitude, this running event is particularly good training for those hundreds of local runners who are busy preparing for the Two Oceans and Comrades Ultra Marathons in South Africa at Easter and end of May respectively.

Nyanga is a perfect destination for those who live in Harare for a long weekend getaway as it is only three hours’ drive from the capital. The drive itself is very scenic and there are lots of places to stay in Nyanga – but if you want to go for half term, best you hurry and book somewhere fast! The events taking place in each, have already filled up a fair number of rooms in the Inns and at Troutbeck. Check with National Parks if watching your budget as they have lovely rest camps with well-

Take your bike to Nyanga – great mountain biking country! equipped lodges plus camping sites at Udu, Mare and Rhodes Dams, plus you can camp at Nyangombe Falls. One of the bonuses in Nyanga is the absence of both crocodiles and bilharzia in the cold waters at this altitude – you just need to be brave about getting into really cold water!

Whether you choose just to chill at Nyanga and read a good book, or to go out hiking and climbing, there is plenty to enjoy here. Visit some of the famous waterfalls and have a picnic, fish for trout, go horse-riding, or if history is your passion, visit some of the many ruins in this area, remnants of past civilisations who occupied these hills. The Ziwa Ruins are especially worth the effort. They are fascinating, extending over a vast area, and there is an excellent museum and guide on site, and a particularly amazing mountain to climb nearby, itself a San Rock Art site. You can even camp here if you like. It’s both a fun and pretty drive to get there, partly through the communal lands, and the local people are very welcoming, and helpful if you take a wrong turn.

If you have a really robust vehicle with good clearance and are interested in our country’s wonderful ancient rock art, consider taking a detour and stopping on the way there or back at Diana’s Vow Paintings. There are some dry stone ruins near this site as well, so this is a very educational historic stopping point.

Take the signposted road from Rusape. Allow a good two hours’ addition to your drive up to Nyanga or back, as the roads are rather hair-raising, but it is all worth the effort! The custodian will welcome you with open arms, as few visitors take the trouble to go and see this site! He will give you a full guided tour and is very informative. For the geo-caching enthusiasts, there is the bonus of being able

The Peter Gradwell Marathon, named in memory of a well-loved stalwart of Harare Athletics Club (HAC) is a popular annual running event as it enables runners to get a qualifying and seeding time for the Comrades, and a time for seeding purposes for the Two Oceans as well. It is also a relatively flat course - so many runners enter with these qualifications in mind! Like all HAC organised events for some time now, this marathon also offers shorter distances, and welcome walkers as well as runners to participate. There was a 9km, 21.1km and 42.2km route available. I felt really sad for talented local long distance runner Bernard Dandadzi and the fellow runner with whom he led the field for the Half Marathon, as being the front runners by a long stretch and both of them, unfamiliar with the route, and extremely fast, they roared past the yellow cones marking the Kew Drive turn off, missing this junction completely, and hence aborting their race, in which it seemed likely they would win and place second! This does happen, especially to front runners, in local events, as the resources just do not exist to have marshals on every corner, plus a lead car. Though not at all a front runner, I have gone astray in a local half marathon and full marathon in the past couple of years – luckily not so far astray as to about the race however, just to make it slightly longer!

I bumped into Bernard, almost literally, while out running through the bush outside Haka Game Park one day, and we struck up a long conversation and friendship around our running, since he was doing the same (at twice my speed of course) in the opposite direction! Bernard, who came third in December’s Europcar 20 Miler, is busy training for the Nongoma 56km Ultra Marathon in Zululand, SA next month. Like many really talented runners, he hopes to win some prize money. There are many runners in our region and further north on our continent (and indeed across the globe) who make their livings from running. Often, the tricky part is first finding the resources to travel to the races offering serious money, and pay for accommodation. With the depressed economy of our country, often such runners have no

other income stream, and sponsorship is hard to find.

I decided at the final hour to run the full marathon almost against my better judgment, having had a flu-type bug in the preceding few days. On the morning, I felt fine and as this is a double 21kay loop marathon, I knew I could easily bail half way if it turned out to be too much too soon. It was my first full marathon since the Roger Brackley in March last year. It reminded me of how we seem to be programmed to forget pain – so then, we later repeat painful experiences! I enjoyed most of my race - as I always do. The last few kays of any marathon however, are very taxing indeed, and one’s legs hurt quite a bit, so it all becomes about mind over matter, and arguing with oneself to keep going, which gets really hard! It is then that one starts to wonder why on earth one is doing this! However, the achievement of finishing a marathon makes it all worthwhile, and memories of the pain fade fast.

No doubt, in a month’s time, I’ll be out there again, running the Roger Brackley!

Still smiling with a few kays to go.

February 15 to 21 2015

THE STANDARD STYLE /COMMUNITY/ BREAKING NEW GROUND 21

Fact Jeke shines in a so called man’s world

Patricia Mabviko-Musanhu

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HE world socializes and teaches us to see things in a certain way. At one time most people believed that flying an aircraft was something that only men could do until women defied this status quo and went ahead of their male counterparts to captain different aircraft. Cooking was also always said to be the preserve of women until men began to cook and demonstrate that they could do just as well as women if not better when it came to the art of cooking. The thinking or the idea therefore that one’s gender determines what they can or cannot do is in correct. Clearly, one’s ability to do something flows more out of their gifting and from an unwavering resolve and conviction to use that gift. Vehicle enthusiast Fact Jeke demonstrates this idea convincingly. Her understanding of vehicles defies the myth that the automobile industry is a preserve for men. According to Fact, her rise to international fame as a vehicle enthusiast has been as a result of one simple fact, passion!

“I just think with anything you need 90 percent passion and 10 percent intellect. I believe what drives you is your passion and without passion you can’t drive your intellect,” she said.

From possessing a qualification in marketing, Fact has risen to command respect amongst vehicle manufacturing companies and dealers in the world. USA based automobile company General Motors invited her to a motor show in June last year which saw her travel to Port Elizabeth for the launch of the new 6 Generation Isuzu Bakkie. Fact drove this sensational machine on the coast, out of town on rugged terrain and all the way to Zuurberg Mountains. In October last year, she was among 22 auto enthusiasts and columnists from all over Africa who were invited to test drive a vehicle at the Gerotek test facilities in Pretoria. She excelled, coming second in speed and performance and won an award.

In 2010, she was invited by a dealer and traveled to the Sema Motor Show in Las Vegas and in 2013 she travelled to United Kingdom for the Range Rover Sport Media Global Launch. So how does a young Zimbabwean woman attract such regional and international recognition?

“When I talk and write about cars, I am in my element, I just love it. When I review vehi-

cles in my column I put my heart into it. My focus is on the product and my desire when I write is to make sure that I help people gain a better understanding of the different vehicles so that they make a well informed decision when they need to buy a car,” she said. As a result, Fact takes her writing seriously and when she gets an opportunity to test drive a car, she makes sure that she experiences the vehicle to the full so that she can communicate its uniqueness to her readers.

Fact acquired her skills to write in Botswana at a media company where she worked for 6 years. The editor in Chief of the newspaper asked her to do a comparison of “budget” products and come up with an article that would inform people of the best product. Fact chose to review budget vehicles and this decision marked a turning point in her life.

“The article took three months to write before it was published. My editor in chief monitored my writing closely and gave me guidance on how to write the article. Amongst other things, he taught me to express my personal feelings in the article and to write in a way that would make it easy for anyone to read and understand,” she added.

The day that the article was eventually published, Fact was inundated with calls from car manufacturers and dealers who also wanted their cars reviewed. From this one article, Fact received such an overwhelming response that she was soon featured on a radio programme regularly to review vehicles. Her life has never been the same since then.

“I am so grateful for these opportunities which have helped me to build relationships with different manufacturing companies and dealers around the world. I believe this gift came from God and I am more than happy to use it to benefit different people around the world,” she added. Patricia Mabviko Musanhu is a Company Director/Producer at Black and White Media Productions. She can be contacted at pmabviko@gmal.com

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22 THE STANDARD STYLE / ARTS / BOOKWORM

February 15 to 21 2015

The poetry of Bob Marley

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n April 1980 Bob Marley sang at the independence concert at Rufaro Stadium. Also in attendance were Prince Charles and Stevie Wonder. Some quarters suggest that the late Edgar Tekere, then Minister of Manpower, Planning and Development, made all the arrangements for the ‘Bob and the Wailers’ gig to happen. However, what is surprising is that no book has been written about all this.

It is a shame that as Zimbabweans we are just not good at documenting our stories, as we should. No wonder ZANU PF has been re-writing events and editing out people as they go along.

There is something profound and poetic about the lyrics in the song ‘Zimbabwe.’ Interestingly the song was released in 1979 as part of the album Survival as an encouragement to the ‘boys and girls’ who were fighting in the struggle for liberation. Bob Marley forewarns the soon to be revolutionaries: “So soon we’ll found our who is the real revolutionary/And I don’t want my people to be tricked by mercenaries.”

In 1980 a much younger Robert Mugabe was the beloved politician in Africa. He had just resoundingly won the first elections and preaching ‘reconciliation.’ The world watched in awe. But it wasn’t long in his rule before other political figures such as Joshua Nkomo started being hounded. Any perceived threat had to be eliminated or incapacitated. The massacres in Matebeleland, widely known as Gukurahundi, took place and as many as 20,000 people are reported to have been callously killed.

Rewind to the Bob Marley concert. No one informed Bob and the Wailers that their first show was scheduled for the slot immediately following the independence ceremony, and was for an exclusive audience of assembled dignitaries and media. As well as the ZANLA party faithful, the international luminaries included Britain’s Prince Charles and India’s Indira Gandhi. Legend has it that the first official words spoken in the new Zimbabwe were: “Ladies and gentlemen, Bob Marley and the Wailers.”

The performance was disrupted by a powercut and teargas. The ‘big chefs’ attempt to enjoy a private Bob Marley concert leaving out the majority failed. They would have none of it – povo yakaramba. As Marley sang that night, a crowd tried to climb into the stadium filled with ‘dignitaries’ to see their superstar performing. The response was heavy-handed.

Teargas was thrown to disperse the crowds but the smoke also sent a number of the Wailers running offstage but Bob Marley himself performed through the skirmish as if nothing happened.

What Bob Marley and everyone who was there witnessed then was an ominous portent of Mugabe’s future reign and the political excesses that would define his future hold on power. Timothy White describes the scene in his book, Catch a Fire: The Life of Bob Marley: “The wind suddenly shifted and billows of tear gas being used by police outside the arena to control the throng had blown across the grounds to inflame the eyes of the man performing on the small stage in the center of the arena. Momentarily disoriented, he darted about, eventually stumbling through an opening in the stinging fog…Marley pushed the thick ropy strands of his dreadlocks away from his swollen eyes, peering into the darkness beyond the blinding lights onstage.))

There were shouts, screams and the muffled thuds of police batons against bodies as what looked from a distance like a swirling tide of people was beaten back from the crest of the stadium’s parapets…'Madness,” Marley muttered…The scene he had witnessed…had shattered the vision of black African solidarity he had brought with him to Zimbabwe.”

The second concert had a much bigger crowd estimated to be slightly over 100,000 but it is reported that Marley’s dream of African liberation had been subdued by the chaos and this was reflected in the lack luster performance that he gave in the second instance.

Mugabe is a man who is known to love everything English. Some have suggested that Mugabe preferred Sir Cliff Richard to perform at the 1980 independence celebrations than Bob Marley. Marley’s song ‘Zimbabwe’ is a powerful anthem for curbing the excesses of power and his performance in Zimbabwe signifies the importance of his music throughout the African Diaspora as a unifying and liberating force. As many celebrate the 70th anniversary of the birth of the late reggae legend for some of us the words in the song ‘Zimbabwe’ still resonate today: To divide and rule could only tear us apart; In everyman chest, there beats a heart.

So soon we’ll find out who is the real revolutionaries; And I don’t want my people to be tricked by mercenaries.

Celebrating African music Best and most wanted Ngoma Africa Band

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t’s the first African band to use is music as cross culture bridge from Tanzania in East Africa to the World! Ngoma Africa Band wich has been named The Golden Voice of East Africa is a fast-growing band with a huge fans base worldwide. Its’s the first African band to use is music as cross culture bridge from Tanzania in East Africa to the World.

Ngoma Africa Band, a Tanzanian band base in Germany, founded in the year 1993 by Ebrahim Makunja aka ras makunja, named several time is the best band in many festivals. This is beacuse of the way the band presents itself Live on stage. It penetrates the souls of the fans and automatically the audience became crazy!, especially when the band applies the EXTRA ORDINARY “Bongo Dansi” or “MZIKI WA DANSI” wich simple means danceable music from Tanzania.

The Fans found rhythm unique,you only can hear this beat when the Ngoma Africa band plays. Because of this reputitation of sends fans crazy with the beats and rhythm.

Ngoma Africa band have numbers of talented musician’s including mult-talented soloist Christian Bakotessa aka Chris-B, other is Said

“Jazbo” Vuai, Mo Benda, Aj Nbongo, Jessy Ouyah, Diva Bedi Beraca aka Bedi Bella, Jonathan Souza “Jojo” and others The spirit of the Ngoma Africa Band unites with the sprits and souls of the fans and other audience.

The Ngoma Africa Band have released the album “Mama Kimwaga” (sugar Mum), also numbers of Hit sigles CD, like Apache wacha Pombe (Stop over Drinking alcohol), Anti-Corruption Squard, Single CD “Jakaya Kikwete 2010” and “Bongo Tambare” 2013 with bonus song “Uhuru wa habari” (Freedom of the Press).

Most of the songs are written in various east African languages. But majority in SWAHILI or KISWAHILI the spoken language in Tanzania and its neighbouring east African countries.

The Ngoma Africa Band bellong to the fans!

Musician are just the servant’s. It’s the first African band to use is music as cross culture bridge from Tanzania in East Africa to the World!

Listen songs at www.ngoma-africa.com and be connected at contact@ngoma-africa.com

THE STANDARD STYLE / ENVIRONMENT 23

February 15 to 21 2015

Caring for the environment beyond today Michael Nott

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lack Crystal was formed in 2005 as a wholly independent fully Zimbabwean environmental consultancy company.

They have offices in Harare and Bulawayo with a core team of specialists offering together over 80 years of experience. They offer a high quality service in environmental, socio-economic and cultural heritage advice, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for the wise use of natural resources and the protection of the environment. They can supply a wide range of services including environmental legal advice, environmental impact assessments (EIAs), training, social impact assessments, biodiversity and cultural and archaeological studies.

It would seem that extreme poverty and environmental degradation are intimately linked. As our country reels from economic meltdown and the effects of mass removals and resettlements, the environment suffers radically. People need to eat and support their families at whatever cost and concerns for the environment ironically take second place. Sadly the destruction of our natural resources, for example stream bank or wetland cultivation or deforestation, often leads to further impoverishment. When coupled with the greed and short-sightedness of local authorities it becomes a recipe for disaster for future generations.

Black Crystal can help alleviate some of these difficulties by supplying, among their many services, assessments for air and water quality, cultural heritage assessment, sustainable eco-tourism, hazardous waste treatment, mine closure plans and polluted site rehabilitation. They work with engineers, architects, NGOs, and private and public sector industry to look out for our future and our children’s future. To this end they have formed strategic partnerships with various organisations like Paramark Limited, Environment Africa, the Chemistry and Physics departments at UZ and of course the Environmental Management Agency (EMA), and they support organisations like COSMO and Birdlife Zimbabwe.

They are well versed in environmental legislation – locally and regionally – having worked in Zambia, Kenya, Mozambique and Uganda.

Their social responsibility programme would be the envy of many big corporates.

Social responsibility is the continuing commitment of companies and organisations to behave ethically to the communities that surround them and contribute to social and economic development – something sorely lacking in our society today where it’s everyman for himself and a quick dollar with no thought for the future implications. They have consistently supported the Chisipite Girls’ Senior School Science Fair aimed at supporting women in the field of science and driving sustainable development. In Africa the figure for women in scientific fields is around three per cent, so there is a desperate need for more growth in this area. They have taken part in several National Tree Planting Days, including events at Chikurubi Primary School and at Glen Norah Park, as well as sponsoring a poetry competition in commemoration of World Youth Day at Chisipite Junior and Chikurubi Primary. They passionately believe that education is vitally important and will increase peoples’ knowledge and hopefully reduce environmental degradation. They expressed the concern that people are often not aware of the consequences of their actions – for example,

disposing of waste oil into waterways which is a hazardous pollutant for all of us. Or if a tree is cur down it results in a loss of habitat for birds, bees and bats as well a loss of food of medicinal benefits for both humans and

animals. The loss of a tree also contributes to the decline of a species, a reduction of biodiversity, global climate change as yet another carbon sink has disappeared. Firewood to cook today’s meal means less food, less water,

less rain and less animals for everyone in the future!

To subscribe to their quarterly bulletin “The Crystal” contact secretary@blackcrystal.co.zw or info@blackcrystal.co.zw

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