Campus Culture by Campus Culture

2014 E N I Z A G A M

C AMPU S

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issue 1. 2014

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Contents EDITORIAL

•The Story begins

News

•Masai at shoko.

Features

•Music review •We are all disabled till no one is. •Interview with Langalihle •Aunty CC.

Your Campus

Gossip/ Jokes/ Games/ Campus Galleries

FASHION AND STYLE •lets get slim without starving ourselves.

FEATURES

•20 best novels of all time. •Langa interview.

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• Unilever Career ESA

HEALTH

•Fitness. • Most romantic foods.

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C C Te a m STUDENTS IN DIASPORA INCOMING Trish Hakata Chair Lady

Handsome Maseko Editor in Chief

Tanaka Mupfurutsa Finance Director

Samuel Mukondo Programmes co-ordinator

Kieth Moyo Marketing Director

Gideon Wabvuta Managing Editor / Business Development (Creative)

Nomaliso Ncube Business Development (Technical)

Louisthan Ngoshi Luithan Events Manager

MY CAMPUS

MISS MSU

SCIENCE AND TECH

SPORTS

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Michael Mhindu Online Manager

Tino Katsamba Events Co-ordinator

Editorial Team

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Handsome Maseko -Editor in Chief Gideon Wabvuta Managing Editor / (Creative) Shaun J. Choto -Chief Designer Shelby Ncube - Senior Designer Belinda A. Bell -Features Editor Micheal Mhindu - Online Editor Trish Hakata- Fashion Editor Progress Chiwawa -Business Editor Francis G. Mugoni -MSU Correspondant Natasha L. N. Karimakwenda -NUST Correspondant Nompilo J. Nkomo -LSU Correspondant Amanda Ranganawa -Internation Students Correspondant Jermain Ndhlovu -Contributor Fitz-gerald Munyoro -Contributor The Nutribowl: Sandra Mavurungidze Tinashe Mufushwa Kudakwashe Marange Sindiso Matsokotere Blessing Mushonga Evelyn Manyevere Pretence Gonyesa Shingirirai Dhliwayo- Company Secretary

Michael Mhindu

Tino Katsamba

Varsity magazine defining lifestyle, embracing perspective, art and culture. Campus Culture magazine. It is an educational lifestyle magazine that seeks to create excitement, vibrancy and pride within the various campuses in Zimbabwe. It is inspired by the need to create an entertaining, vibrant and informative cultural text with an embracive identity of Zimbabwean Universities While Universities are known for their unparalleled academic dexterity we believe that it is equally important for their social wellness to be captured. Campus Culture also seeks to contribute in the production of a student who is socially equipped and ready to spread the excitement and acquired knowledge to the rest of the world.

Campus Culture campusculture3.0@gmail.com @Campus_culture Campusculturemag www.campusculture.co.zw campuscultureApp

University life is made up of a lot of life changing moments and Campus Culture desires to capture those beautiful moments and present them in an entertaining and creative way for the social development of the university and its lucrative student. The name of the magazine is hugely motivated by the need to position the Zimbabwean University community not only recognised as the epitome of academia but a wholesome institution that caters for all components that constitute a complete and compatible student. Hence, the desire to create a platform that will provide every individual in his or her individuality, is our biggest inspiration. The fact that the name of the magazine cannot be clearly and contextually defined it gives every student the opportunity to define it in their own way. As such, the magazine will be based in ALL universities with every university having a Campus Culture team that will be responsible for gathering the news and also distribution. One can say Campus Culture is student led, student driven and about the students.

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Editors Note

The idea of having to write something

carries around. The Harare boy enjoys

that would appeal to a student from

the benefits of the non-existent money

Gonzoni in the dusty backyard of

that every other girl assumes he has.

Chimanimani and Leah Chiyangwa who

Soon the Wasu girl realises that she just

is from the highest point in the Brooke,

has to live with her gift (accent) and that

became something like a collaboration

it shall forever be a blessing to the rest

between boys Dzechimoko and MMT.

of her fellow academics. This is what makes campus life seem like a double

The possibility of seeing both faces

cheese burger, it’s just huge and full of

smiling after reading one article would

surprises. These different stories from all

be like seeing a black Queen in the

corners of the country are what Campus

British throne. It just seemed impossible.

Culture values as it seeks to bring the

While Gumbura was probably having

Yet out of these excruciatingly sharp

uniqueness and the individuality of

sex with one of his fellow church

differences Campus Culture was born.

every student.

members., Patrick Chinamasa cracking

From the hilarious, sophisticated and

his head over the budget and the rest of

idiotic sounding Wasu to the confusing

Please note: some lines may very much

the populous wondering what was going on.

Musaladi from Mfakose , Campus

be on point for you and others

Culture marries the diversity.

extremely foreign and confusing. Do not

Handsome Maseko Editor in Chief

Campus Culture magazine was taking

be alarmed it’s the diversity of the

huge strides towards becoming more

Quickly a Bulawayo boy learns the true

culture. However if you find everything

than just a brilliant idea but a philoso-

meaning of the word “mkoma” then for

confusing proceed to close the maga-

phy and a culture of students on a piece

the rest of the semester he has to

zine and give it to someone else. You are

of fine paper.

convince every other student that he

either new to campus life or this is just

does not have a personal knife that he

not for you

“Campus Culture magazine was taking huge strides towards becoming more than just a brilliant idea but a philosophy and a culture of students on a piece of fine paper”

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MASAI SNATCHES SHOKO FESTIVAL It was an electric night at the book cafe last thursday as poets lyricists and spoken word artistes battled it out for the Breaking Barriers International Poetry slam Title which was part of the Shoko Festival.Twelve poets from four countries took to the stage in what was the most exciting slam this reporter has ever seen. The stars of the show were Orator (harare), Souza(harare), Protest Poet(bulawayo), Ewok(south africa), Momo Size (harare), Dimitri (harare), Bravoman(harare), Vokal Da

Tinashe,one of the only two ladies

Poet(harare), Afurakan(south africa),

participating gave an outstanding

Tinashe(harare),Poem The Answer

Christian piece that did not go down so

(Botswana) and south african Masai

well with some atheist judges and

Dabula.

Momo size,the other lady representing

The night started with Ian Kamau, a

gave a classical love poem.

renowned performer from Canada, giving a deep sacrificial piece and the

Round two was off the hook with poets

first round of the competition kicked off

Afurakan,Poem the Answer,Momo Size,

with Orator giving a beautiful Shona

Tinashe ,Ewok,Masai and Orator taking

piece.The judges who were picked from

it a notch higher.Last year's champion

the crowd were slightly stingy but the

Afurakan fell out because his poem was

poets were undeterred.The first round

too long and so did Momo Size leaving

was action packed with Afurakan giving

the other five poets to go into the last

chocolates to the judges before reciting

and most crucial round.

as some sort of "peace offering" and

Ewok kicked it off and got a 28 which

Bravoman's marks igniting protests

was the least of his scores the whole

from the crowd and the M.C Madzita-

evening and tied with orator Tinashe

tiguru that almost cummulated into a

and Poem the answer delivered good

street march.

pieces but Masai just outshone them all and scored a perfect 30 points taking the Championship back to South Africa yet again. Ewok and orator came second and third respectivelyâ&#x2013;

through as they try to juggle books,

MSU rappers launch

relationships and a young music career.

Reality show

He added that the documentary will give the viewer a behind the scenes sneak peek into the making of music video “Our aim is to show the wholeof Zimbabwe and beyond the talent possessed by MSU students.In the same breadth we also want to expose the viewer to the creative process that goes on behind and maybe they might develop an appreciation of hip hop music as an art form,”he said. As a bonus, Tashaboi said all of the artists aim to create a synergy with each other during the documentary and come up with a mix tape that is sure to catapult ZimHipHop to dizzy heights. However, Tashaboi assured Campus Culture that the business will fused with a huge dose of pleasure as they will be

MSU rappers launch reality show

The Hwange born rapper along with five

Fitzgerald T Munyoro

other msu students and aspiring rapper

Over the past three years, the music

are on the verge of making history as

industry has borne witness to the

they are in the process of shooting what

resurrection of the local hip-hop genre

is believed to be Zimbabwe’s first ever

which at one point was on the brink of

hip-hop reality show/documentary

extinction. Through the relentless effort

simply titled “Hip Hop Yacho.”

and grind of rappers like Tehn Diamond,

The reality show which is being shot in

Junior Brown, KriticIgwe, P.O.Y, the Team

Gweru over the duration of a semester

Rehab stable and undivided attention

will feature six students namely the

given to the genre by blog sites such as

aforementioned Tashaboi Vandal,

African Hip Hop Blog and Mcpotar, the

Ndebele lyricist Mac,the one man

genre has lived to see another day.

production team Navy Seal,Tazoita Cash

Though the movement has largely been

records newbie Flavour, Mutare based

centralized in Harare, indications are

D-boi and gospel rapper Krizzie.

that other provinces are also catching

In an interview with Campus Culture,

the fever. This declaration may prove to

Tashaboi Vandal said that the main aim

be true if the ventures of upcoming

of the documentary is to market and

rapper and second year Film and

showcase the talent that is encom-

Theatre Arts StudentTashaboy Vandal

passed within MSU and show the day to

are to be taken into view.

day struggles that the main cast go

footage of some of the parties and drink ups that MSU is notoriously known for. According to Tashaboi, viewers need to watch out for cyphers that the rappers will record. The project is being directed, produced and edited by Quence Motion another Film and Theatre student who has also done some work for Mahaka Media. The Hip Hop reality show will be shown on BOStv before the end of the year.

FEATURES Game reviews Movie Reviews and music

Tehn Diamond, Jnr Brown and super-producer Take Fizzo first collaborated on Tehn Diamond’s 2011 track ’Fall Back’’ In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.

A man is chosen by his world's creator to undertake a momentous mission before an apocalyptic flood cleanses the world.

Director: Steve McQueen Writers: John Ridley (screenplay), Solomon Northup (based on "Twelve Years a Slave" by) Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael K. Williams, Michael Rating: 8.2

Director: Darren Aronofsky Writers: Darren Aronofsky, Ari Handel Stars:Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Anthony Hopkins

Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends up a slew of supervillains against him, impacting on his life. Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman (screenplay), Roberto Orci (screenplay), 7 more credits » Stars: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx | Rating: 7.6

In the same year they came together again for the summer smash track ’Happy’. Since then, their collaborative magic has gained impressive momentum both locally and internationally leading to the releases of ‘Madrinks’, ‘The Realness’ and ‘I Need’, all produced by Take Fizzo. All three continue to gain the attention of hip-hop aficionados as separate entities. However with numerous live performances together already under their belt and an increasing demand for more coupled with the growing anticipation of their first album ‘The Feeling Aint Fair’, the formation of this new super-team is a natural progression. It solidifies their powerful collaborative chemistry and takes hip hop back to its roots…to the turntables and a mic standard. This new formation is called Few Kings.

Antivirus Crew

Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier. Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus (screenplay), Stephen McFeely Rating: 8.2

The life story of Jesus is told from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection.

When Jane Foster is possessed by a great power, Thor must protect her from a new threat of old times: the Dark Elves.

Director: Christopher Spencer Writers: Richard Bedser, Christopher Spencer, 2 more credits » Stars: Diogo Morgado, Amber Rose Revah, Sebastian Knapp Rating: 6.5

Director: Alan Taylor Writers: Christopher Yost (screenplay), Christopher Markus (screenplay), 6 more credits » Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston Rating: 7.3

AWARD-WINNING Bulawayo-based music and dance outfit Antivirus Crew is set to launch their debut musical video titled The Pokello Dance. The group won best hip-hop dance group at the Zimbabwe hip-hop awards 2013. Last year they were nominated in the same category.

NIKKI Blinky

UBA with breathtaking melodies

That first time I saw him he was awkwardly occupying center stage in a

better known as Nikki in the music

track album that has a fusion of Afro Pop

circles grew up in Mufakose

and some RnB songs in it. From the

Being an Urban Groove during the

album I have released 3 singles namely

period of 2011-2013 I have met and saw

Nomatter What, Maiwee and Ndiyeega ,

a lot of challenges and opportunities

these singles have received large airplay

but I grew and matured in the music

on various radio stations in Zimbabwe

industry and chose to put the taste of

and also the Video to the song Nomatter

my music under the Afro Pop Genre.

what is being played on a Satellite Tv

What achievements have you had in

Channel (Fresh wave Tv and BBC). In this

your career

Album I have featured artistes like

I have achieved lot of things in within a

Nox,Shinsoman,DjMbale and Pierra.

short space of time that includes

What to expect

Representing Zimbabwe at the Sunbird

Currently I have stated working on my

Sand Music Festival 2013 I got the

second album to be released March

chance to share stage with artistes such

2014I am going to collaborate with a

as Big Nuz from (South Africa), Orga

number of Artistes from around Africa

family (Zambia), Lucias Banda, Wendy

that includes Orga Family (Zambia),

Harawa, Skeffa Chimanga,Lulu and Paul

Lucias Banda (Malawi) and Tina Mweni

small, quiet venue called Liquid Lounge in Gweru. My friend and had I purchased tickets for the headliner that featured the likes of Winky D and Shinsoman . I couldn't imagine the opener capturing my eyes and ears, much less my heart, until the lanky, barefoot and boyish twenty-something young man standing quietly on stage opened his mouth.

from Kenya . What made me want to

With him in it the place turned electric.

come up with such an album is the

The second time I saw him was at the

response I got from Malawi people liked

same small venue in Gweru. This time, he

my music and asked to hear some of my

was the main attraction and that’s when

songs being done in their language so

I decided to know more about that

to me i saw this as an open door to

silent star and this is what he had to say..

Banda all from Malawi, this opportunity

….

opened a lot of closed doors for me .My

Who is Nikki

experience in the music industry is

Born 04 August 1990 I’m Nikki Magunda

growing like they say “wine gets better with years”, Locally I have managed to share stage with a number of renowned Zimbabwean artistes such as Mai Charamba, Nox, Shinsoman. Albums to Nikkis work So far I have one complete album titled Nomatter what. The album is a seven

break through in other African countries.

We are all Disabled till no one is. We are all disabled till no one is.

.While disability is our own construction

whose disfigurements arouse fear and

Disability seems very distant till we are

and we are all active role players it

horror

involved in a fatal accident that leaves

remains foreign and incomprehensible

Next time u meet a disabled individual

us without a certain body part or till we

within our logical sphere. With such we

think twice about how you view them

give birth to or meet someone whose

attempt to categorise and simplify

and the kind of help you think they

behaviour or body structure is incom-

disabled people through the various

need. It is our responsibility as a people

prehensible or “unknown” . The tempta-

media forms such as television, theatre,

to enable ourselves by ableing the

tion to keep looking and trying to

literature among many.

disabled.

understand or to look away for reasons that may vary with individuals is always

Typical disabled characters are a familiar

the most common response when we

cast: the “obsessive avenger,” who seeks

meet disabled people, some scholars

revenge against those he considers

also articulate that “An encounter with

responsible for his disablement; the

disability elicits surprise, attracting the

“sweet innocent” (otherwise known as

attention of curious passer-by”. There-

the “Tiny Tim”), who acts as a moral

fore attempting to raise awareness,

barometer of the nondisabled; the

tolerance and how it does not only

“comic misadventure,” whose impair-

affect the disabled but the able as well,

ments initiate physical comedy or

is crucial in changing perceptions and

whose body becomes the target for

uprooting of stereotypical views hence

comic violence; the “inspirational over-

Manipulating and transforming stereo-

comer,” the extraordinary individual

types are important tactics, since the

who excels despite her impairments; the

available “scripts” of disability—both in

“charity case,” who elicits pity and allows

daily life and in representation—are

others to mark themselves as nondisa-

frustratingly limited and deeply

bled by bestowing goodwill; the “freak,”

entrenched in the cultural imagination.

the ultimate outsider; and the “monster,”

Student, Model, Singer and a TV presenter.

Lady of multiple talents

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Obviously my first priority is school. I know that in whatever I want to achieve there is always one thing that no one can ever take away from me and that is my education. But passion drives me to other avenues. I find myself in the studio, I find myself behind the camera somewhere, I find myself scouting for people to interview because I love to! I love to believe that entertainment is in my blood, it is inert. I’m grateful that I have the

‘

opportunity to actually grow up n idle mind is the devils

living my dream. School or no

workshop’…these are the words uttered

school I would rather pull tooth

by a beautiful, long legged, bubbly lady,

and nail to get everything done

pimped in a beautiful puffy African

through entertainment. And it’s so

designer dress and looking fly as ever!

much fun; I’m enjoying it with the

Hailing from the city of kings is 21 year

glamour that comes with it!

old Langelihle. She is a lady of multiple talents. From a singer to a TV presenter,

Talking about glamour, how do

most people would be happy to notch

you keep up with it?

up these accomplishments in a life time,

I’m getting used to it. I’m still

but few have the drive it takes to be

getting used to walking in town

Langelihle. I must agree she is a power-

and someone shouting ‘that’s the

house. The only thing she fears is not

girl from Zimbabwe inestayera!!’ It’s

being able to improve on what she has done before.

really humbling I should say. There a

and always found myself singing in

I catch a glimpse of the light hearted,

lot to learn and I’m in the process of

church and part of the school choir. As

bubbly Langa at the terraces as she

wrapping my head around it. I’m sure

far as this part of entertainment is

chats and jokes and believe me I’m

with time I will get used to it. The

concerned taking it up to this level has

dying to probe…why music? How does

recognition and the support that I’ve

always been a dream and it is beginning

she afford to be this well groomed? Do I

received as the brand Langa, not as an

to come true. Being in Harare has given

ask what she uses on her skin? Can she

ordinary person in such a short period

me the platform to spread my wings.

see how mesmerized I am from the look

of time is amazing.

I’ve worked with a lot of producers in

on my face? It is at this point that I

Bulawayo, I’ve sang in Bulawayo but I I know you started singing at a

think I needed a different platform and

tender age. At what point did the

a different opportunity to express that

You are a student, model, singer and a

entertainer in you begin to manifest

need. Coming to Harare and the UZ was

TV presenter. How to do you balance

so that Zimbabwe began to recog-

a spark to my entertainment career, it

all this?

nize it?

was a spark to a fire which was already

Oh my gosh! Its intense I won’t lie.

I started singing when I was young

there and now it’s a wild fire!

decide to address the mini goddess……

Anything on modeling? Modeling is cool. It has taught me a lot of things. The grooming that I have received has helped me shape Langa as a brand. It comes as a whole package. Every style is born out of a certain trend. Who inspires Langa as a brand? I have always been the weird afro chick so I have always liked anything afro You’ve worked with big artists like

fortunate enough to be on the good

Alexio Kawara and Willis Watafi . How

side as yet.

do you get to work with such gurus in the Zimbabwean music industry?

After impilo yami what next?

God has been merciful and he has

I’m working on a couple of singles. I

understood my vision. These are

should be releasing a new single at the

opportunities that just come from

end of the year.I’m still debating on

nowhere. But as far as other artists are

which one though. I have been working

concerned, like Alexio Kawara I had to

with a guy called Tinashe a poet on a

scout. I’ve learnt to pester a person until

single called ‘Ngize Ngomsebenzi’. It was

they give you that chance to shine like

used as an introduction to my launch

them. It’s not about you working with

and people received it very well. Already

them or striving to be like them or

there is an anticipation building around

basking under their glory but it’s all

it. I am also working on a single with XQ.

about learning at the end of the day

Time will tell which one will be released as a single.

Tell u about the hit Impilo Yami? Oh it was number one sometime on star

You have been seen around campus

fm and believe me I was amazed! It has

scouting for contestants for Zimba-

been played on a couple of radio

bwe Inestayera. How has been the

stations.The support has been amazing.

experience of working with Zimba-

It was officially launched in Bulawayo at

bwe Inestayera?

Horizon night club on the 27th??. The

It is so exciting! Big brother on a bus is

turn up was also amazing, the media,

how we can best describe it. I get to

fellow artists, friends and family graced

meet a lot of people. I thank Fresh

the occasion with their presence. I can

Media for getting me this job. Zimba-

never thank enough the media in

bwe Inestayera is a big opportunity;it’s

Bulawayo because of their support.

an amazing experience and full of

Because of the media in Bulawayo I’m

exposure. I am hoping that with the

like the Bulawayo golden girl. I have

exposure many doors will be opened

learnt that if you want to make it big be

and I pray I do not lose my focus and the

friends with the media. The media can

target in the long run.

either make or break you and I’ve been

centric and cool but not running away from my identity. I have always liked listening to Lira and Siphokazi. At the same time I did not want to go too drastic into jazz because I am still young. I want something fresh that can fit within my age group. Maybe with time I can venture into jazz.I’m also inspired by women. Any woman who does anything and everything to make sure it all works out eventually, inspire me. In general, every piece work, I do I try and maintain that essence of africanness. You obsessed with fashion. Give us three of your favorite designers? I love fashion! A different kind though. I love java but I haven’t had the chance to fully explore myself into it. In all my

“I’m a go getter and as long as it is virtuous I stop at nothing to get what I want”

clothes I like to have that touch of

there is one thing we have in common it

Africanness, It can be a bracelet, a neck

is music. You never know there might be

piece or earrings. I’m dressed by a guy

an entertainment company being born

called Ishmael, an awesome lady called

out of this. Wedding bells anytime but

Rejoice and Virimai Chigariro.

no press!!..Hahaha!

What are the qualities that you like

Any advice for the people who would

about yourself?

love to follow your path?

I’m a go getter and as long as it is

First and foremost school should be

virtuous I stop at nothing to get what I

the first priority. That is one thing

want. I might slow down but I never

that no one can ever take away from

stop walking.

you. But at the same time do not forget your dream. You will get a lot of resist-

And those that you do not like?

ance, you lose friends along the way,

I’m patient with people, but when I snap

you get friends along the way but stand

I do not look back, trust sincerity and

firm and go for it. At the end of the day

virtue are my core values, I never

it’s all about you! Wazalwa wedwa,

compromise my dignity.

uzakufa wedwa! so make sure that in this your life uphila wedwa, usuthisekile

I see you are rocking a ring on that left finger, is it a fashion accessory or….. Hahahahaha! Let me just clear the rumors! Something is happening. Everybody needs somebody and I have found mine. I have been lucky enough to be blessed with a relationship that has reached this stage. He is someone who understands me and my vision. He is a prominent Bulawayo DJ and a soul candy finalist. He is an amazing guy!!!. If

wena wedwa!.

#Aunty CC

Hey y’all, Meet me- AUNTY CC… a cultured lady (campus-cultured too) of a certain age. You know better than ask a lady her age. What matters is I’ve seen it all and I KNOW EVERYTHING…trust me. I understand how subjective opinions are but mine gain objectivity because I AM THE ORACLE. And that right there settles the argument-if there was one- about my qualifications. Here’s a stony shoulder to lean on…now LEAN ON IT. Dear Aunty CC… I love my best friend to death but her bad breath could be the death of our friendship. She loves to whisper and half the time I don’t hear what she says but just the sick taste of puke in my mouth. Should I resort to the offer-the-mint move? ***PUKY BFF*** Hey Puky BFF, You could go all old school and hand the mint but what if bad breath could kill her? In the advent of scientific

discoveries-that is a sad possibility…because she could die holding a mint from you and you’ll have to live with the guilt and shame. Don’t be selfish…think also about her boyfriend, you can’t stand the whispers; imagine ALL he has to stand. How about you hand her that mint or the new Colgate and give her some tough love starting with ‘We need to talk….’ I wish you all the best, you’ll need it. Oh …and don’t forget to take the tissues – you hand her those when she starts to cry. Aunty CC …signing out! Dear Aunty CC Hey Aunty CC…. so here it goes-I recently scored a hot babe and I’m going crazy. Not just Beyonce Crazy In Love type of crazy but more…WHAT DO I GOTTA DO TO KEEP HER. Every time I blink some guy is sniffing at my catch. I figured you could give me some HOW TO KEEP A HOT BABE tips….please I beg you-I still need my sanity to finish my dissertation. Help me keep her and IT! ******HOT BABE CRAZE*** Hey Hot Babe Craze Congratulations are in order I guess for the ‘hot’ babe. Are you sure she’s that hot though…that being the reason the other guys are acting like dogs ‘sniffing’ around her? Maybe it could be something on her teeth from lunch or toothpaste in her hair that you don’t see love being blind and all. If you are sure, really sure she’s that hot then MAN UP…mark your territory. Love is a jungle man… and only one man

can be king in that jungle. ROAR, be the one with the ‘eye of the tiger.’ Lastly remember she saw all those guys and made the crazy decision to be with you and so…get on with that dissertation-keep your degree at least. CC out! Dear Aunty CC…. I am a 21 year old boy from the green pastures of Rusitu Village in Chimanimani. I am a first year Accounting student and I’d like to know if there is a way to mask my rural background. I am so eager to fit in and be part of the urban culture I see at varsity. **** Rural ‘Boy’**** My man, Rurel Boy I have good and bad news. Let me start with the bad news so I can have a dramatic drum roll for the good news bit. Bad news is you can’t wake up tomorrow and erase all the 21years of ‘cow herding barefoot feeding on matohwe under a muzhanje tree.’ Isn’t that what rural culture is all about? It is probably the edge you have over all the city snobs and aunty CC herself. So how about standing out…be THE GUY who grew up in a remote village and did all the ‘exciting’ rural stuff. The good news….then watch and learn as the urban and campus culture unfolds before your eyes. Maybe in 4 years you won’t be remembered as the rural loser that mean city snobs think you are….OR you could still be that rural guy but with more experience and immune to it all!

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LET’S GET SLIM WITHTheOUT VarsitySTARVING Love Battle OURSELVES! So we have the UBA

brain function. Breakfast is with milk and a banana or an essential meal; it helps an apple. me our withbodies an older uncle or control blood Eating healthy fats and cousin.” glucose and gives us a good proteins; most people says; (University Bachelors Associa- UBAstart to the day. One is likely believe that eating fats only “She hangs out with older tion), the USA (University to make healthier choices leads to weight gain forgetExtreme dieting, eating men and stays soiflate Spinster and yourthe through theup day they have onceAssociation) a day, stressing chatting to them. I do notthing not-so-popular NABA (Non started healthily. One self, and taking slimming pills want to we die should young.avoid She’ll is kill Academic Associathat are the Bachelor ultimate ways to me drinking before my tion). Sincethat thebikini test of time, teatime.” with a lot of attain body? we Wrong!. have had dating dilemIf that’s what you masthought across all universities. you are the exact USA says; “I also want to be treated Some UBAs have sworn that person this article is targetand pampered once in a theying. will never date USAs while and he just can’t do and likewise some USAs will together.” not In touch anything that winter we stuff ourselves that for me. Is that too much UBA says; to ask???” does notfood spellto NABA. So with compensate “She should just understand these some of thedrink rea- a lot UBA says: theare weather, and that I need to get a life “I am just a student, where sonsofwhy says ‘he just hotUSA drinks that actually before I get a wife. Rather I doesn’t tickle my weight. fancy’ and make us gain Every does she expect me to get will go for the high school girl UBAwinter wouldweight rather gain just settle makes us money from? Rob a with no pressure at all’’ for the ‘junk food’-that highfad diets bank??? want to forget As they say, all is fair in love school are girls. sustainable at best, and war. Be it a NABA who hazardous at worst. does the trick or a UBA who Wouldn’t it be lovely to knows how to push the right shake off those few kilos buttons- be happy with who quickly for this summer and you want to be with. I spend this summer with a wonder where the nonUSAhealthy says new attitude to academic spinster fits in this Well starving ourUSA says; “Heeating? is too childish and does equation but that’s a story is notto the option to “He won’t give me my not selves know how treat a lady for another. Whatever haplosing weight. is highly so I’d rather go forIt the NABAtoxicspace and I cannot even pens- you will not remain a as weme chat to other guys in my whoand will unhealthymake USA or UBA forever and you our bodies with the class or in school. NABA does feeldeprive like a woman” are not born a NABA or the nutrients for a not mind what I do as long UBAessential says female equivalent. Stay safe healthy andtoo lengthy living. as long as I give him my “She is too fast, serious and keep the love burning. undivided attention when he GREAT ARTICLE!!! and expects a lot from me. I it.” Instead of using sugar am just a boy, I want to have needs sugar. Eating should not be a UBA says; fun.” honey can be a substitute ting that they need these hindrance to attaining a “If she is my girl, whyGreen on tea is as it is healthier. fats for health reasons. There should she flirt withas it USAsexy says;body and losing that earth also recommended is no need to deprive ourbelly. One needs guys in my class? Its in our “Hepot is too clingy and wayto be other speeds up metabolism selves of fats because the theliking. foodsI they plain silly. My girl, my territoo careful jealous with for my bodies. The Mayo clinic diet body needs the heat and ingest only. ourtory.” cannot stay up Starving late chatting recommends that if one the heart needs to be prois a definite no no!. withselves my friends on whatsapp skips breakfast they should tected. You need a little bit is to adopt USAatsays; andThe he key freaks out if he health sees least make sure that they of fat in your diet, but fats habits. How about we try “Why would I date him? are snacking on high-cab from animal sources and following these good habits: When we finish school and foods by midmorning to Trans fats found in processed Eating a healthy breakfast; get our degrees I just wantto maintain a healthy eating foods can be bad for our because we are eager to get married and he simply habit. Instead of starting health. Good fats are usually lose weight instantly we thinkhas to get on his feet first your day with an empty liquid at room temperature, that skipping meals is the andstomach get stability. I can’t wait you can have a bad fats are solid. We should way to go. This is very dan- years for him to g et his act bowl of whole bran cereal choose monosaturated fats gerous to the body and the

“He is too childish and does not know how to treat a lady

“She is too fast, too serious and expects a lot from me”

Jokes...

Campus Lolment

1. A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says: ''Ugh, that's the ugliest baby I've ever seen!'' The woman walks to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. She says to a man next to her: ''The driver just insulted me!'' The man says: ''You go up there and tell him off. Go on, I'll hold your monkey for you.'' 2. ''I went to the zoo the other day, there was only one dog in it, it was a shitzu.'' 3. ''Dyslexic man walks into a bra'' 4. A young blonde woman is distraught because she fears her husband is having an affair, so she goes to a gun shop and buys a handgun. The next day she comes home to find her husband in bed with a beautiful redhead. She grabs the gun and holds it to her own head. The husband jumps out of bed, begging and pleading with her not to shoot herself. Hysterically the blonde responds to the husband, ''Shut up...you're next!''

7. Two aerials meet on a roof - fall in love - get married. The ceremony was rubbish - but the reception was brilliant. 8. Another one was: Doc, I can't stop singing the 'Green Green Grass of Home'. He said: 'That sounds like Tom Jones syndrome'. 'Is it common?'I asked. 'It's not unusual' he replied. 9. I'm on a whiskey diet. I've lost three days already. 10. A man walks into a bar with a roll of tarmac under his arm and says: ''Pint please, and one for the road.'' 11. I went to the doctors the other day and I said, 'Have you got anything for wind?' So he gave me a kite.

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5. A classic Tommy Cooper gag ''I said to the Gym instructor "Can you teach me to do the splits?'' He said, ''How flexible are you?'' I said, ''I can't make Tuesdays'', was fifth.

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6. Police arrested two kids yesterday, one was drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. They charged one - and let the other one off.

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Miss MSU Modeling Pageants

T he Ana l yi si s B y F . G e r ald Mugoni (M S U)

There has been a lot of ranting about poor pageants that in subtle ways extends from tertiary institutions to the National pageants. Drawing from past experience Miss MSU has become synonymous with artists not turning up, missiles raining on stage and poor delivery by acts on stage amongst a milliard of other negatives that have rendered the event an almost nonexistent status in the circles of MSU students and Gweru dwellers, it was just that other event on the college calendar.

The year 2013 leaves a gap in what was supposed to be an annual event as the event never came “officially” due to some in-house scandals and bogus organisers. This is history and far from the point, Miss MSU 2014 is what I’m narrowing down to in this article. For the planning part no one was available for comment so i will skip that part, my first port of call would then be the advertising of the event which naturally would require a lot of resources and at least a month’s worth of time for it to realise maximum capacity. Miss MSU 2014 was announced 4 days before the scheduled date by way of a few posters around campus and this time was supposed to be

sufficient for the selection of models ,their training and for word to travel around so as to enable as many people to prepare for and attend the pageant. The selection process of the models was marred by a lot of irregularities ,poor advertising being the foremost as many worthy ladies did not even know about the event prior to the night of the pageant and then another major worry arises in the height of the models which left a lot to be desired. The last part was the stage, though it came well better than the previous competitions it was shaky and almost got affected by the slight showers that fell ,in general a lot still needs to be done to raise the pageant back to its awed standards. After all has been said and done we get to the juicy part were we actually talk about what happened on the eve of the celebrated pageant. Contestants ranging from first-year freshmen to graduate students took to the ramp to walk it out compete for the coveted Miss MSU crown and that once in a lifetime chance to compete for Miss Universities Zimbabwe. Makaitatenzi popularly known in the socialite circles

as Shamie was crowned the 2014 Miss Midlands State University on Friday 14 March .Makaita is a first year pursuing studies in ........She is also an exceptional sports woman playing Hockey for the .......... in the Red Coat band and performed a baton twirling routine as her talent. All of her fellow hockey mates were present that night and brought handmade signs that spelt “We Love Maka!”She will go on to compete in the Miss Universities pageant. Makaita competed among eight female students for the title of Miss Midlands State 2014. Out of the many girls who applied to compete, these girls were chosen based on their achievements in academics, service, and leadership. Former winners were involved in this year's event to entertain the crowd. Renowned dancehall artists Lady Squanda, Freeman and General Sniper Storm graced the occasion and gave mouth-watering performances that left those who had thronged the event yearning for more. Valerie Chereni as the reigning Miss MSU also assisted the two emcees of the night, Kudzai Jeke, and Kim, by asking questions during the interview portion. Like any beauty pageant, the competition consisted of four components: talent were the models did dances, interview, freaky and funky attire which was basically about wild modern fashion trends,the traditional and cultural which saw the

models donning clothes that showcased our unique African cultures and lastly evening wear that tells its own story that jumped the crowd more than once. Each task was performed seamlessly by each contestant with only a few minor bumps and missteps, mainly in the talent portion. She is only left with buttocks In order to give the contestbut her health is long gone ants time to change in and (Unfortunately, the out(repeat) of their many outfits, there were several musical movie Lost in translation and dance performances would apply to MSU this instance by popular former student Wimper hit funbecause this whose sounded “Chinyavada” left sweat nier inas my head; were nonetheless dripping people highyou upare in the air burningto fat, encouraged hum Dj Maestro was also on the theand above mentioned decks took everyone song by surprise mixing Joseph in shona as you read the Moyanas “Munotidako” with article. a house beat and instinctively feet were moving again, Kudzi as emcee of Please note that if I had the day also helped pass themusical time throwing traininginI some would corny but humorous jokes. draw those squiggly things

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that show you how to sing Valerie graced the stage in a her song-still final walkdon’t as incumbent understand Miss MSU while judges were how-butscores, I don’tand so ifafter you tabulating almost half an hour, the don’t know the tune…what contestants re-entered the areinyou doing at UZ? stage their evening wear to hear announced (Put Makaita a name of any person the winner. you want to diss and try to

“Why the University of Zimbabwe Is ALWAYS first in sports” DANCES, CHANTS –PRETTY

time they drank beer not

MUCH ANYTHING VULGAR.

oranges-.

Doesn’t make sense if you

In high school we would

try and think about it does

sensor ourselves when it

it-unless you a USA or a UBA-

came to the vulgar part of

(if you don’t know what that

the song, but oh my word

means you are beyond

those UZ students if they had

redemption) make sense?

censored themselves the

No absolutely not, but does Shamiso Makaitatenzi it have to make sense? Well

song would have gone something like this:piiiiiiiiiii

I guess sometimes it has to,

(the censoring

make it as vulgar as possible

so let’s get straight to the

sound)piiiiiiiiiiiApiiiiiiiiiiiiiZpiiiiiiiiiiii

otherwise its drab)

point.

iihopiiiiiiiiiiiiiii,(still sounds better in my head).

If anyone has ever had questions as to why the

My first contact with UZ

University of Zimbabwe is

students was in high school

They didn’t censor them-

ALWAYS first in sports I’m

when they used my schools

selves at all they sang with

here to provide you with the

grounds for soccer-boozers

soo much gusto and without

answer, VULGAR SONGS,

possibly because at half

a care in the world, half their

Miss UZ Miss UZ

LET’S GET SLIM WITHOUT STARVING OURSELVES! Extreme dieting, eating once a day, stressing yourself, and taking slimming pills are the ultimate ways to attain that bikini body? Wrong!. If that’s what you thought you are the exact person this article is targeting.

brain function. Breakfast is an essential meal; it helps our bodies control blood glucose and gives us a good start to the day. One is likely to make healthier choices through the day if they have started healthily. One thing that we should avoid is drinking tea with a lot of

with milk and a banana or an apple. Eating healthy fats and proteins; most people believe that eating fats only leads to weight gain forget-

In winter we stuff ourselves with food to compensate the weather, and drink a lot of hot drinks that actually make us gain weight. Every winter weight gain makes us want to forget that fad diets are sustainable at best, hazardous at worst. Wouldn’t it be lovely to shake off those few kilos quickly for this summer and spend this summer with a healthy new attitude to eating? Well starving ourselves is not the option to losing weight. It is highly toxic and unhealthy as we deprive our bodies with the essential nutrients for a healthy and lengthy living. Eating should not be a hindrance to attaining a sexy body and losing that pot belly. One needs to be careful with the foods they ingest only. Starving ourselves is a definite no no!. The key is to adopt health habits. How about we try following these good habits: Eating a healthy breakfast; because we are eager to lose weight instantly we think that skipping meals is the way to go. This is very dangerous to the body and the

sugar. Instead of using sugar honey can be a substitute as it is healthier. Green tea is also recommended as it speeds up metabolism in our bodies. The Mayo clinic diet recommends that if one skips breakfast they should at least make sure that they are snacking on high-cab foods by midmorning to maintain a healthy eating habit. Instead of starting your day with an empty stomach you can have a bowl of whole bran cereal

ting that they need these fats for health reasons. There is no need to deprive ourselves of fats because the body needs the heat and the heart needs to be protected. You need a little bit of fat in your diet, but fats from animal sources and Trans fats found in processed foods can be bad for our health. Good fats are usually liquid at room temperature, bad fats are solid. We should choose monosaturated fats

or polysaturated fats and remember that polysaturated fats such as fish oils contain very healthy omega 3 fatty acids. One should eat moderately sized portions of

Eating fruits and vegetables; one can grab those Dining Hall fruits in each and every meal without fear of filling in their stomach in a bid of not gaining weight. We need to learn to eat more beyond satisfaction sometimes for health reasons. Bananas for an example contain a type

meat and low fat dairy. Eat whole grains; grains are a source of complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals are low in fat. So instead of sulking when given brown bread at the Dining Hall we should celebrate because it works to our advantage. Whole grains also make you feel full for longer and have a positive effect on blood sugar regulation, which is important for appetite control.

of dietary fibre known as resistant starch that our body canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t absorb, so it fills up temporarily. Nutritionist Dr Janine Higgins says resistant starch can be linked to an increase in post meal fat burning hence one fills up at the same time slimming down. How awesome!. That bikini body wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be achieved over sulking over the Dining Hall vegetables. We should eat them with much anticipation

instead!. If you want to lose that weight in a healthy way fruits and vegetables should be your snake not jiggies and cheezes!. These toppled with fizzy drinks are a threat to our weight. And more importantly exercising daily and drinking lots of water is essential. Not having a gym on campus is not an excuse. We should put on those trainers and hit the road. Running and exercise is good for burning excessive fat, build muscle and regulate the heart pump and blood circulation. Start your day with half an hour of exercise and you will be hard to beat!.

Eating fruits and vegetables; one can grab those Dining Hall fruits in each and every meal without fear of filling in their stomach in a bid of not gaining weight.

Most Romantic Foods Oysters

Coffee

The NutriBowl.com

Known as the culinary

Coffee is so romantic. The

symbol for passion, oysters

aroma itself can boost the

have long-earned their

mood and perk up the

romantic reputation for their

sensor. The Demitasse cup

salty, sweet taste and

(the one above) is the most

velvety texture. Oysters will

romantic. Bring it to your

add a romantic culture to

lover when he or she is still in

any meal.

bed.

Spaghetti The NutriBowl.com

(Credit: Wolfengang Lienbancher/ Getty Images) Spaghetti is awesome! It is one of the foods that that can be shared on plate. Sharing a single strand of spaghetti is so romantic because it can easily lead to a kiss. It can be a way out if one or both of you are shy to start, it becomes a 50/50 situation where you both commit yourselves, slowly eating the strand and waiting for that perfect moment when the spaghetti strand just disappears between your pair of lips.

Strawberries

Chocolate

Champagne

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Strawberries are one of the

Eating chocolate releases

Credit: Inewidea

many foods that couples

endorphins in the brain that

The pop of the cork is the

feed each other. They are

make a person feel happy

most important. Some

wholesome, nutritious and

and loved. Chocolate is like

romantic part is when you

delicious fruits. Dip them in

perfume, its cost is directly

drinking “cross-cupped

melted chocolate and

proportional to how much it

wine.” It feels much better

make your lover bite the

is going to be appreciated.

compared to drinking from

chocolate end whilst you

completely separate

are holding the other end.

glasses, even the wine will

If there’s any mess around

taste sweeter. There is that

his or her mouth make sure

warm sensation that runs

you clean it in the most

through your spine when

romantic way you can

you look in each other’s

ever imagine. The red

eyes as the wine runs down

colour gives some sense of

your throats.

love.

By Blessing TF Mushonga.

STUDENTS DRESSING BETTER THAN CELEBRITIES BY TRISH T HAKATA

At University we do not only pride ourselves in academic excellence, we also ooze of a certain sense of style. A person’s self esteem is usually boosted when they feel good about themselves. If a person looks good they in turn feel good inside and in their minds they convince themselves that they can conquer the world. The road to success begins with you telling yourself that you can achieve greatness. For those who starve themselves or hate their bodies because of the Western idea of what beauty is, it is high time you stop! Be proud of the fact that you are the only kind of you that the Lord ever created. You can look better than the so called celebrities you very much idolize. No matter which body type you are, be proud, know which clothes best compliment your figure and rock them! I am encouraging all my fellow fashion maniacs and those who’ve got “glam bition”, looking great and being beautiful means so little if not accompanied by brains and a great personality. Beauty is only skin deep and it fades, clothes become outdated and body shapes change with age but a great mind is a treasure even nature can’t take away. It remains the same, if it should change it changes for the better and more so it lives on even when you pass away. With a combination of looks, a great personality and intelligence you will be truly unstoppable! Here are some students who have been dressed and styled by yours truly only to prove that you do not need to be a celebrity or have Coco Chanel on speed dial to look better than them. Get motivated and start your own transformation which makes you look and feel better. Ciao!

Nickie Minaj v Hope

Kim Kadarshian v Kudzie

Nikki Reed v Cynthia

Lauren Conrad v Suzie

Jennifer Hudson v Kudzie

Usher v Nyasha

Nikki Reed v Hope

Sophia Vergara v Noma

David Beckham v Tino

Fergie v Cynthia

Elle Macpherson v Suzie

Neyo v Nyasha

SPORTS She is only left with buttocks but her health is long gone (repeat) (Unfortunately, the movie Lost in translation would apply to this instance because this sounded funnier in my head; nonetheless you are encouraged to hum the above mentioned song in shona as you read the article.

“Why the University of Zimbabwe Is ALWAYS first in sports” DANCES, CHANTS –PRETTY

time they drank beer not

Please note that if I had

MUCH ANYTHING VULGAR.

oranges-.

musical training I would

Doesn’t make sense if you

In high school we would

draw those squiggly things

try and think about it does

sensor ourselves when it

that show you how to sing a

it-unless you a USA or a UBA-

came to the vulgar part of

song-still don’t understand

(if you don’t know what that

the song, but oh my word

how-but I don’t so if you

means you are beyond

those UZ students if they had

don’t know the tune…what

redemption) make sense?

censored themselves the

are you doing at UZ?

No absolutely not, but does

song would have gone

(Put a name of any person

it have to make sense? Well

something like this:piiiiiiiiiii

you want to diss and try to

I guess sometimes it has to,

(the censoring

make it as vulgar as possible

so let’s get straight to the

sound)piiiiiiiiiiiApiiiiiiiiiiiiiZpiiiiiiiiiiii

otherwise its drab)

point.

iihopiiiiiiiiiiiiiii,(still sounds better in my head).

If anyone has ever had questions as to why the

My first contact with UZ

University of Zimbabwe is

students was in high school

They didn’t censor them-

ALWAYS first in sports I’m

when they used my schools

selves at all they sang with

here to provide you with the

grounds for soccer-boozers

soo much gusto and without

answer, VULGAR SONGS,

possibly because at half

a care in the world, half their

go-now I wish I was at a seminar preaching to y’all-. The brain has the ability to absorb vulgar things so fast that usually kids go through what is called the Vulgar phase (don’t quote, you will get angry birds-3’s),they seem to just pick the curse words and usually just throw them around resulting in serious beatings, case in point my mum. So this beating is the key to everything because when then one is in a competitive sport and the vulgar songs come up songs were about your

have gone on and on till

mothers privates being in

mysteriously my hearing

such and such a way, (yet

would come back then

again Lost in translation). If

when I found out the truth I

for some strange reason I

would get a rope and TRY

had lost my hearing and

(emphasise on try) to hang

could only see how they

myself, of which I would fail

were singing my thought

miserably.

process would be like this: In my very expansive ME: (amazed) wooow these

research(sitting in my bed) in

guys are really in love with

the field of Vulgarity

their God

enhancing performance

OTHER ME: They look so

within sports :A case study of

great I wonder which

UZ sports teams (hey this

church they go to.

could be a dissertation

ME AGAIN: Ooh they speak-

topic),I found a logical

ing in tongues…

explanation as to why

This thought process would

vulgarity is the way to

unconsciously the brain sends a you are about to be beaten warning and this usually results in a rush of adrenalin (again don’t quote me) then the next thing you are winning. Case solved, any follow up questions will not be tolerated as I’m the pioneer in this research thus I’m infallible. Gone….

Women In Sport by Trish Tatenda Hakata

Gone are the days when the role of woman in society was confined to the bedroom or the household. The emancipation of women in the early 90s saw women shift from being marginalised to becoming pivotal figure in the community. They did not only start making guns and ammunition or become political figures; they also started participating in sport. Since the introduction of the Olympic Games in â&#x20AC;Ś it can be noted that there has been a tremendous effort to make sport more inclusive by increasing the number of sporting activities for women participation. True as it may that women are now being noticed in sport, it is however important to note that their recognition still has not been as widespread as compared to that of men. Women are seen as weaker that men which often than not is an unfair assumption. These stereotypical views do not apply to the sportswomen at the University of Zimbabwe though. The institute has seen the rise of outstanding ladies who have excelled in their various disciplines and have become inspirational figures at the University and the community as a whole proving that they are as good as their male counterparts.

One such team is the Netball girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team.

The netball girls have travelled around the continent leaving behind a legacy wherever they set foot. The team is well known for their zeal and impeccable teamwork. This team helped in necessitating the rise of three immaculate players who were recently chosen to represent the country in Malawi. Caroline Musemwa (BAIII), Faith Nhundu (HSOIII) and Prudence Goreraza (HSOIII) have made a name for themselves as they travelled doing what they love best. Tall, beautiful and very skilled they walk towards the netball pitch with pride, ready to showcase their talent. As soon as they start passing the ball to each other and shooting with no difficulty one canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but be mesmerised by the whole scene. They start laughing and cheering each other on in such a way that if you were not a part of the team you would want to be.

I sat down with the ladies and we had a very interesting conversation. Apparently despite their achievements they still felt like they were being marginalised as a team. They went for a two-week tour in Capetown, South Africa and the University only provided one tracksuit for them to wear each and every day of the two weeks. If it was not for a parent who donated another kit the girls would have worn the same uniform for 14days. They also feel cheated when it comes to

prize money at the ZUSA games because the boys get twice the prize money as they do in the process demoralising them and making them feel of lesser importance. Still the ladies claim that even though they are being treated unfairly they still play their sport with as much love as when they started when they did not even know one could be paid for doing something they loved. Since they have been to UZ they have travelled to Capetown, Namibia, Swaziland and Malawi. They have gained much exposure and made new friends whilst travelling representing their country through playing Netball. Even with the way they kept on holding hands as they spoke it could be seen that they had become more than teammates; they had formed a sisterly bond which one could not help but notice. I could detect national pride with the way their tones suddenly change as they describe their experiences. With so much travelling one would be tempted to think that they are lagging behind in their school work bud not these three young women. They are a living testimony that one can be the best in anything they set their minds to do. What lacks is the platform to prove and showcase their various talents without feeling as if they are doing for nothing. After such an interesting and motivating conversation with Carol, Prudence and Faith, I also believe anything can be achieved and the limit to success is beyond the sky.

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