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CAMPUS DECEMBER 2016

ISSUE 05

MOMENTS ZIMBABWEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LEADING LIFESTYLE CAMPUSZINE

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FEATURES

DEC.2016 CONTENTS

CAMPUS VOICES FROM INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

NETFLIX SERIES TO BINGE WATCH THIS HOLIDAY

FACE TO FACE 3 OF THE BEST ATHELETES IN 2016

LADIES (#MUSTREAD) REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH MATTERS

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COVER STORY THE SPRING COLLECTION

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CONTENTS

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FOCUS

SEXUAL HARRASMENT ON CAMPUS

LIFESTYLE NEWS SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING TO MAKE THEIR LIVES AWESOME!

CAMPARAZZI ZIMSA FUNDRAISING DINNER 2016

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STUFF 46 GUYS FOR THE GROWN & SEXY

REGULARS CAMPUS NEWS- Page 10 LIFESTYLE NEWS - Page 12 FOCUS - Page 11 INSPIRATION - 25 FEATURES ENVIRONMENT - Page 14 CAMPUS CULTURE CAMPURAZZI - Page 34 STYLE : FOR HER - Page 42 STYLE : FOR HIM - Page 44 ENTERTAINMENT Cover Story- Page 40 POETRY SLAM- Page 51 FICTION - Page 52 MUSIC- Page 54 CAMPUS VOICES WE ASK - Page 69 LONG READS Page 65 OPINE- Page 21

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take note THE TALENT TEAM

Editor CM Club Patron Chairperson Public Relations Design & Layout

Lackson Munkombwe Thabani Mpofu Sineke Sibanda Nomathemba Zondo Tam’sanqa Mhepoh

CONTRIBUTORS Kudzai Mwanza,Neddy Makonza, Sineke Sibanda,Crispen Rateiwa, Senamiso Moyo , Ben Travers,Tam’sanqa Mhepoh, Saneliso Ngoma, Faithful Nyaku, Caroline Chiimba, Lackson Munkombwe, Takudzwa Munyoro, Dhowoch Lokine, Sophia Ankel, jeremiah Mushosho PHOTOGRAPHS & ILLUSTRATIONS Kennath Moyo, Tam’sanqa Mhepoh, Sineke Sibanda, Vootography +263 77 619 8385 ETHICS: Campus Moments subscribes to a code of ethics to ensure professional production of this magazine, truthful and accurate reporting as well as upholding the rights of others and exercising our own. Have a look at it at campusmoments.org/about. Please note: In the event that your rights are infriged upon by the contents of this magazine or you have any complaints and compliments contact our PR desk via email at newsroom@campusmoments.org DISCLAIMER : Campus Moments Magazine is published by Campus Moments Press Club at Nust-ZW. The information, opinions and views set out in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the club, executive members nor any of their partners. Neither Campus Moments Press Club nor any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein. Neither are they responsible for citing references within articles, stated facts or credits to photos supplied, this is the responsibility of the contributor. Rights to the photographs and articles remain with the photographers and with the authors respectively. Contact them respectively for reproduction. While all care has been taken during editing, errors and omissions may slip through and we sincerely apologise for these. ADVERTISING & ENQUIRIES Office SD 22, Commerce Building National University of Science and Technology Cnr Cecil Ave & Gwanda Road, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. newsroom@campusmoments.org +263 77 179 3815

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

It’s great pleasure to announce the production of our December 2016 publication. It has not been easy but the commitment of the team has been truly outstanding and has carried this publication through. This time it’s bigger and better than our previous publications. This edition of the magazine looks at quite a number of different issues. Our legacy project is premised on acknowledging the stellar work accomplished by student athletes. Focus is on sexual harassment in student communities in Zimbabwe as we are in the month of the 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence. On fashion, two students who know how to dress help us to put together a ‘Spring Collection. ‘ I hope that you will love this publication and that it will speak to you. I encourage you to keep in touch and follow our work on our website and various other social media platforms where you can engage us on issues of importance. I would also like to encourage you to join us and be part of a growing family as we look forward to a much better 2017. We wish you well in your 2017 endeavours. Stay connected. Editor Lackson Munkombwe

Acknowledgements

Special Ackowledgements: We would like to dedicate this section to Organisations and Institutions that supported and recognised our endeavour to reach out to the student community in 2016.

Campus Moments Magazine and Blogs are produced by Zimbabwean students in various universtities worldwide. We would like to acknowledge this group of creatives who chose to be part of something great and also enriched their professional portfolios through involvement with us in 2016. Campus Moments grew by a treble margin in content and reach compared to 2015. Our heartfelt gratitude also goes to YOU our loyal readers. Thanks for engaging. We look forward to sharing bigger and better CAMPUS MOMENTS in 2017!!!

Jeremiah Mushosho, (UNICEF ZIMBABWE) Article: Youth Digital Climate Mappping: COP 21 & COP 22 Curated from Sustain Newsletter by POVO Africa. Sophia Ankel - currently in her last year of studying Communications and Film. She has lived in over 5 countries and considers herself a Third Culture Kid, who loves to eat, travel and write all about it! Article: 7 non greasy foods that will help cure your hangover. Curated from Spoon University.com

Nust-ZW Student Affairs, Nust-ZW ICTs, Nust-ZW Marketing & Communication, US Embassy Harare, Center for Civic Engagement-UNL, UNESCO Zimbabwe, Zimpapers,Ascociation for African Universities (AAU)

Dhowoch Lokine, - a citizen of Africa who is proud of herself. Article: Colorism , the new racism in Africa. Curated from :the zimeconomist.co.zw

Ben Travers Article : Netflix shows to Binge Watch in December 2016. Curated from indiwire.com December 2K16. CM. Page 9

campus news

Student grants back in 2017

Pamela Shumba| Chronicle overnment will bring back student loans and grants starting next year in an effort to improve skills and manpower development, a Cabinet minister has said. Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo told delegates at the justended Zanu-Pf Annual National People’s Conference in Masvingo that his ministry had already engaged the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to structure a new student loan scheme.

“The ministry has engaged the RBZ to structure a student loan scheme for higher and tertiary education institutions to be run by financial institutions with proven micro-financing capacity,”said Prof Moyo. “This scheme will be launched in the coming year to help parents and guardians who are struggling to pay higher and tertiary education fees for their children.” Student grants were discontinued around 2006 due to cash flow challenges and replaced by a cadetship programme in 2010.

Nust American Space Opens To The Public

radiodialogue.com HE National University of Science and Technology (NUST) American Space, a resource centre was officially opened yesterday in Bulawayo and is one of the 10 centres in Africa set as a priority to cater for students and other interested groups. Located at the NUST TechnoPark on 55 Jason Moyo Street Bulawayo, the refurbishment of the centre is estimated to have cost $274 000. The new space replaces the American Corner Bulawayo, that was previously located at the

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Bulawayo Public Library. This centre new space houses a computer lab, a conference room, a large presentation room, an education advising center and a small meeting room. Guest of honour, United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Harry Thomas Junior, expressed gratitude to NUST and the city council for agreeing to host the space at its facilities. He said work on the NUSTAmerican space started two years ago in 2014, when the US embassy decided to put extra resources into Bulawayo due to the local vibrant academic and municipal community.

MSU Successfully Hosts the 9th Pan African Universities Debate Championships

Trinity Mapendere | MSU idlands State University is not slowing down on its vision of being among the top Universities in the African continent, as it successfully hosted the 9th Pan African Debate Championships 2016. Dubbed ‘Madzimbabwe’ drawing its title from the Ancient Great Zimbabwe ruins which are the pride of our national culture, MSU in partnership with the Pan African Universities Debate Council was held at MSU from 9-17 December. The prestigious tournament

running under the theme “Creating African debating footprints”, was official opened by the acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Ngonidzashe Muzvidziwa . it drew up to 20 African universities represented by more than 500 international delegates. Wits University emerged as major victors after winning both sets of closely contested public speaking and debate finals. Bongani Masilela and Mpilwenhle Ndlovu(Wits), walked away with the prestigious PAUDC trophy and the public speaking trophy.

Nust student pockets $1000 in digital story telling projects

Lackson Munkombwe | Nust azel Marimbiza recently won the award for the best runners up video with Mobile Community Zimbabwe and also scooped a price for publishing a video with high social impact in communities, to which she won $1000 combined. This was her second and third awards in two years after she won in the same project last year. “I am happy that once again I won this price with Her Zimbabwe working together with MCZ,” Hazel said. “Unfortunately I could not attend the award ceremony due to exams but I’m happy that I managed to win two prices. I won $500 for best video and $500 for producing a video story which had more social impact in the communities.” “In my video story about shortage of sanitary wares in Bubi, various women spoke about their experiences. After the video was released, a Mkhoba MP went on to donate to women. Its actually more challenging and I wish to continue working towards improving women’s lives,” said Hazel.

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lifestyle news Ashely Morgen in Malaysia for Miss Tourism International 2016 Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2016 and Nust student Ashely Morgen is in Malaysia for the Miss Toursim International peagant. Morgen is one of the five African contestants in the global beauty contest set for 1 January 2017 in Kualar Lampur. Morgen is appealing for Zimbabweans’ support on facebook by means of votes. You can follow the bootcamp @misstourisminternational #MTZ2016

Student’s blog nominated for Best Online Media in Zim Hip Hop Awards 2016

ust student, Ronald Magweta also known as Ninja Reezy, is basking in the glory of co-curricular activities as his blog has been nominated for best online media in the country’s Hip Hop Awards.

Magweta’s entertainment news site zimtainment.b;ogspot.com is contesting for the award with other sites that include Fokus Mag, Zimbuzz, Urban Culxure, Shonaboy, and Spectrum. Channel O and Trace Africa have been creating hype about the event set for Club 1 +1.

Nust students get Dean’s Honor listing in American universities Buhlebakhe Ncube and Bathabile Dlamini were among the top 76 students during the 2015-2016 Global UGRAD study abroad program. Amidst the challenges of adjusting to a new environment and university system, the former Miss Professional 2015 contestants made it to the prestigious Dean’s List for closing out their academic semester with a 3.75 GPA score or higher. Through their hard work and discipline, Buhle and Bathabile successfully achieved stellar grades. Buhle participated in the UGRAD exchange as a student at the University of Maine, whilst Bathabile studied at Murray State University in Kentucky. Applications for the 2016 -2017 program are open. Visit campusmoments.org to apply. December 2K16. CM. Page 12

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Feature

Youth Digital Climate Mapping

DARLINGTON TSHUMA Masters student

Story by Jeremiah Mushosho, (UNICEF ZIMBABWE)

Youth Climate Digital Mapping: Reports based on photos & videos from young people around the world, representing environmental problems or best practice, to address climate change in their communities

n 2015 and 2016 world leaders met in and Morocco for the COP21& COP22 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; during which decisions were made which have crucial consequences for the future of the planet. The Conference of the Parties (COP) was designated as the supreme governing body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Th e United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) entered into force in 1994, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. In preparation for these global summits on climate change, UNICEF developed a digital map to document the daily realities lived by young people worldwide, according to the impacts of the climatic disorder on their community. The map has over 50 report submissions from Zimbabwe. December 2K16. CM. Page 14

Back row from left: Jacqueline Magwenzi, Dorcas Chashaka, Tinotendaishe Ma Kondo, Rumbidzai Mafrika, Vimbiso Nhokwara, Brighton Mashizha, Jeremiah from left: Catherine Kasonya, Blessing Garandi, Quinton Chatambuba, Paul Ch

Back row from left: Jeremiah Mushosho, Conilias Madondo, Sibusiso Mpofu, Moses Machipisa, Darlington Tshuma, Ruben Jaravaza, Tsitsi Alice Musonza, Tapuwanashe Dube, Emmanuel Muzingwani, Wisdom Manaka. Front row from left: Ronia Mhike, Nyasha Beremauro, Lisa Govera.

adzikanga, Tatiana h Mushosho. Front row havi, Prince Matambo

What is Youth Climate Digital Mapping? UNICEF issued an appeal to young people to contribute to the realisation of an international climatic mapping cartography. Basing on photos and videos, approximately 150 young people from all over the world,

represented its environmental problems (waste, stagnant waters) or best practice (sustainable cities, mobilisation of citizens to clean waste) to address climate change in their communities. The climate digital map, comprised of the reports from the young people, were displayed at COP21 and COP22 and other major climate events to put the voices of youth at the forefront of the climate conversation. These reports are also compiled onto the Climate Digital Map which is used to support local and global climate advocacy projects. Some youth have also been blogging about their experience. Voices of Youth is not only an online platform for young people to engage in and learn more about issues affecting their world, it also enables youth to use the map and complementary child and youth produced media for local advocacy with government, business and community. One of the aims of the mapping initiative is to connect the child/youth voices and views with local leaders and decisions makers - people who have the power to act on some of the things that are reported on the map. December 2K16. CM. Page 15

the initiative had 4 stages

TRAINING

2 REPORTING 3 BLOGGING ADVOCACY 4 Tackling climate change is a key priority area in UNICEF’s Agenda for Every Child and at the same time, climate change & sustainability are big on the SDG agenda in Zimbabwe. During this activity children and youth have been presenting their findings and sharing their experiences of what climate change and environmental degradation means in their lives. It has also been very useful to discuss what issues can be dealt with locally and which ones require greater collaboration and investment from government or business. UNICEF Zimbabwe through this engagement with youth has created over 30 reports in 2015 and approximately 25 reports in 2016 on this map so far which detail what children understand and see as the most significant impacts of climate change and environmental degradation to their communities as well as positive solutions which are being made to address air pollution and related environmental problems in Zimbabwe. The 2016 youth climate digital mapping focused on air pollution as it is a contributor to climate change, December 2K16. CM. Page 16

negatively affects children’s health and also it’s a global and growing issue of concern which world leaders need to address. Air Pollution is “Generally any substance that people introduce into the atmosphere that has damaging effects on living things and the environment is considered air pollution” –National Geographic. In 2016 one of the topical issues in Harare has been the burning at the Pomona dump site which one of our digital mappers Lisa Govera reported on. There are also examples of positive actions being done in the community to address air pollution. In Graniteside – Harare there is a community initiative to separate and recycle waste by Tisunungurei Cooperative. Burning of waste causes various polluting emissions to be released into the atmosphere including methane, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Proper waste management and recycling initiatives are crucial for

addressing such air pollution issues. Darlington Tshuma one of our mappers reported on this. Marrakech, 11th November 2016 – One of the strongest moments at the COP22 in Morocco was the ceremony of “Climate Youth Awards” dedicated exclusively to the youth voice. Through their own artistic production, young people raised awareness about the impact of climate change on children. The ceremony was organized jointly by UNICEF CO and the CNDH (“National Council for Human Rights”), the constitutional independent body for human rights monitoring. The President of the CNDH, Driss El Yazami, is also member of the steering committee for the organization of COP22 in Morocco (Aicha Yamani – UNICEF Morocco, 2016).

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The map Darlington’s Twitter Takeover Media

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RESEARCH 94% of female students reported having encountered SH, 67% experienced unwanted physical contact (touching, patting and hugging) by lecturers, non-academic staff and students; 93% experienced inappropriate remarks about their gender and sexuality (including sarcastic criticism of their weight, body parts such as breasts and buttocks, skin complexion, hairdo, cosmetics, dressing) by mostly male students; 91% encountered wolf whistling – and of the 672 male students who completed the questionnaire, 90% reported having wolf whistled at a female student; 79% of female students reported being intentionally excluded from meetings and processes because they were being held at gender insensitive environments and times. The vast majority (94%) of female students who experienced GBV or SH said that they would not report to the authorities. Most (63.5%) said they had disclosed to someone (family member, friend, intimate partner, roommate, fellow church member).

hen female students at tertiary colleges and universities in Zimbabwe call for action against gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual harassment (SH) on campus, they need up-todate statistics to back up their claims that this is a widespread problem. Research undertaken by the Female Students Network Trust (FSNT) in Zimbabwe in 2015 presents a clear picture of the nature and extent of GBV and SH that students endure, and make recommendations for protecting survivors and holding perpetrators and authorities accountable for the abuse. FSNT’s baseline study, conducted in universities, polytechnics and teachers’ colleges, with support from the Czech Embassy and the Students and Academics International Help Fund, covered ten tertiary institutions and included 3425 students and staff. It confirmed the students’ December 2K16. CM. Page 20

claims that GBV and SH were ‘rampant’ on campus, particularly sexual harassment of female students by male lecturers, fellow male students and non-academic male employees. Other findings from the research include: Of the 1987 female students who had encountered SH: 16% of female students said they had been raped by male students and 5% had been raped by male lecturers and non-academic staff; 13% of female students reported date rape in relationships with older men (lecturers and non-academic staff) and 46% in relationships with male students; 16% reported having been forced into unprotected sex in sexual encounters with lecturers; 10% in sexual encounters with non-academic staff and 43% with male students; 32% of female students reported having been coerced into drinking alcohol or injecting drugs by older men (lecturers and non-academic staff) during date outings and there-

after sexual assaulted. 48% of female students reported the same during date outings with male students; 64% of male students said they had given money or gifts in exchange for sex in the last year and 42% of female students reported that they had received money or gifts in exchange for sex in the last year. (In focus group discussions, men said that having ‘invested’ in female students they would resort to violence if their partners refused to have sex with them or had sex with someone else); 85% of respondents reported knowing female students who were once forced by campus-men to abort an unintended pregnancy; 74% of female students encountered offers of ‘favours’ (good grades/marks, extra academic help and study aids) by lecturers and 83% encountered offers of ‘favours’ (food, accommodation, transport and money) by non-academic staff and students, all in exchange for sex or sexual relationships; - Sex Rights Africa Network

PRESS REPORT

The Problem: Tertiary institutions lack sexual harassment policies

“...only five out of more than 20 tertiary institutions in Zimbabwe have sexual harrassment policies...”

he absence of policies to address sexual harassment issues at tertiary institutions around the country has reportedly perpetuated the victimisation of female students as perpetrators take advantage of the loopholes, while the victims in some cases do not know where to seek redress, a survey has indicated. A national baseline survey on sexual harassment conducted by the Female Students Network (FSN) between June and August in 2015 showed that only five out of 21 sampled tertiary institutions had sexual harassment policies. These are Midlands State University, Bindura University of Science Education, Mutare Polytechnic College, Great Zimbabwe University and Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT). Of the five, CUT has a draft sexual harassment policy. The survey found that perpetrators of sexual harassment of female students were mostly lecturers, male students as well as non-academic staff.

“The majority of female student victims of sexual harassment are not aware of sexual harassment policies as they are not covered during student orientation. Female students, who encountered unwanted physical contact, said it was by male students, while some said it was by lecturers and others said it was by non-academic staff,” the survey read. “About 60% of female respondents said they would not report GBV [gender-based violence] and sexual harassment and around 40% said they would report.” The survey also established that issues of sexual harassment were not being prioritised at tertiary institutions. “In addition, female students said that authorities and, in particular, campus security, were more obsessed with preventing campus unrests including student demonstrations and industrial actions than issues of gender-based violence and sexual harassment,” the survey further read. Speaking at a national policy and legislative conference held by FSN

in Harare yesterday, acting provincial development officer for Harare in the Ministry of Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development, Ernest Chimboza, admitted that the lack of sexual harassment policies at tertiary institutions was a major cause for concern. “As a ministry, we do not have specific policies on sexual harassment and I think this is a major cause for concern. But we have policies that are in place to address issues of gender based violence as well as domestic violence. “On sexual harassment, we are happy to say that we have the Zimbabwe National Action Plan to end rape and sexual violence,” Chimboza said. FSN director Evernice Munando said they would continue advocating for safer learning environments for female students around the country. “We would like to see every tertiary institution coming up with sexual harassment policies. This is in line with our vision to create safer places for the female students,” Munando said.-Newsday

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OPINE

Too embarassed to share, but because I care will share it instead!!

on’t people have a decency to at least pretend like they adhere to certain commemorations which speak directly to the woman? It’s not like we are asking for something which may go beyond a month of sustaining this pretense. Here I am sitting in a full kombi, the usual ‘four- four formation’. Just before my eyes, I witness a sliding door operator(hwindi) insulting a woman for standing her ground and frankly not accepting coins as her change after paying her bus fare. I did not interfere and try to play hero in someone else’s fight due to fear of being left stranded in the middle of nowhere. Was it her fight entirely?

I quiver in anger at the thought of my selfish act at the time, but what could I have done?? It’s not like I would have been dropped off and I would have called my notorious brother to settle the score with the conductor on my behalf. At this moment and time as I reflect, I come to a realisation that all this transpired during the 16 days of activism against gender based violence. Where were the other women such as myself? As I hinted on our pretence earlier on, I just wish that if only one of us, ‘women’, could have had the courage to speak for that lady maybe she would not have left the Kombi thinking that she is just a mere non-entity. Here I am thinking that when women’s rights are being violated especially during these 16 days against gender based violence, it is all narrowed down to the domestic violence where the man is always the villain. The one to brutally bash the wife for not conforming to the duties which are expected of her. At heart, I am an activist who learnt a lesson today, that I hardly understand the concept of gender based violence. Embarrassing as it may sound, I desire for my fellow women at large to be aware of men or other women who sought to hurt December 2K16. CM. Page 22

them in ways which may go against the objectives of the 16 days of Activism against Gender Based violence. According to the Zimbabwe Demography Health Survey (ZDHS) of 2015 34.8% of women are reported to have experienced violence in their lifetime. The ZDHS explains that violence of women is bound to happen regardless of geographical location, status, level of education and time. In as much as women who have received tertiary education are exonerated from the list of the abused, ZDHS of 2015 affirms that 1 in every 5 women is a victim even if she may be educated. From 25 November 2016, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women, to 10 December 2016, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender based Violence Campaign is a time to incite action to end violence against women and girls around the world. “From peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Make Education Safe for all,” is the theme for this year’s campaign. With education being at the core of this year’s campaign, women and children should not suffer any deprivation in terms of receiving education about the various forms of gender based violence which is usually inflicted on women. In the 2016 Action Kit the aspect of education has been disintegrated into the following criteria: non-discrimination and equality, right to information, best interest of the child, academic freedom, advanced levels of education, human rights education, technical and vocational education, free and compulsory basic level education to all, freedom to choose and establish academic institutions. The narration which came up at the beginning shows how women can suffer at the hands of the general community and yet nothing is done. The type of abuse that this woman was exposed to is psychological abuse. She let the conductor insult her whilst the majority of the women in the

kombi did nothing to save the victim. What does it reflect on us as women? However, in as much women are victims of gender based violence, it is necessary to make an observation of the fact that societal structures have a role to play in moulding such behaviours. Patriarchy is still prevalent within our society and women are considered as inferior beings as compared to men. Therefore, from the anecdote highlighted earlier, the victim may have tried to defend her actions but because she was having exchange of words with a man, she somehow lost the argument. People have adopted a mentality of being self-absorbed in their own affairs at the expense of someone in dire need of assistance. When the conductor was in his moment of glory whilst humiliating this woman,none of the women in the kombi bothered to make the woman’s issue their own. Some continued in their conversations as though all was normal. Putting the issue to rest, there are a few recommendations that I propose as a way of helping bring a reduction to the escalating figures of violence in Zimbabwe. Since I witnessed an act of abuse in a kombi, I believe that with all things being normal there is need for ALL taxis to have call lines where victims can be able to report cases of abuse so that they may be dealt with. During this time of the year whereby gender based violence is brewing in people’s kitchens, advocacy levels should be increased. Social media can be used for the greater good to push the message about gender based violence. Pastors in churches can further this campaign through speaking about it in their various denominations. Community dialogue could be heightened so that people can receive education about gender based violence. Let’s orange it and help eradicate gender based violence.-Duduzile Matema

CANDID COMMENT

Our solution: Activism against Sexual Harrassment and other forms of GBV

s young people, the best we can do to reduce the prevalence of sexual harassment and other forms of gender based violence is to raise each other’s consciousness on the issue through activism in its various forms. Activism entails taking action to persuade, mobilise and engage others in our community to care and also take action to address an issue. A hybrid campaign built around a hashtag and premised on a social marketing strategy would be a very good place to start. As we already know, forms of gender based violence such as sexual harassment are hidden and usually go unreported.

Therefore, effective activism should raise our community’s awareness on GBV, spark conversation around it and have a specific call to action aimed at influencing and affecting policy and institutional change. It is only through collective effort as a student’s body and citizens of our country that will enable us to reduce the prevalence of such social ills as gender based violence. In addition to creating awareness about sexual harassment as a form of GBV and a human rights issue, activism on campus is indeed a solution that will complement ongoing work against GBV at national, regional and international level. -Tam’sanqa Mhepoh

“Activism entails taking action to persuade, mobilise and engage others in our community to care and also take action to address an issue.” December 2K16. CM. Page 23

OPPORTUNITY

Do More... Take up this internship in Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights ELIGIBILITY: Undergraduates or postgraduates who intend to study further or to work in area of international development ideally with a focus on health/sexual and reproductive health, communications, human rights or fields connected to the objectives of the RSRHR Fund and Hivos SRHR work in Southern Africa.

he Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa is offering an opportunity to work on SRHR.

The position is based in Johannesburg and the intern will work under the guidance of the Project Manager SRHR. The the

work will following

focus on activities:

• Promote the Regional SRHR Fund and Sex Rights Africa Network by identifying creative social media options to conduct outreach with relevant individuals and organizations • Support the convening of meetings of stakeholders working on SRHR using the web site as well as the organization of face-to-face meetings • Work with a colleague to idenDecember 2K16. CM. Page 24

tify and support ways to make the web site an active site for networking, knowledge management and convening spaces to collaborate on activities such as advocacy • Undertake research aimed at identifying relevant documents to upload to the web site as well as to support the development of proposals for future work on SRHR • Provide support to the management of the grant-making process including support to contracting, logistics, liaison and follow-up with grantees • Contribute to the drafting of reports and proposals linked to the regional SRHR portfolio • Attend meetings on SRHR to gather knowledge of relevance to the SRHR portfolio and establish networks of people and organizations working on SRHR

REQUIREMENTS & DEGREE FIELDS OF STUDY: • Strong research and writing skills • Experience and ability to use social media and work with web sites • Experience working on development project is preferred • Ability to work independently and to interact and network with potential stakeholders • Degree in International Development, Public Health, Law, Communications, Social Sciences or related fields • A reference letter from your university and/or from previous relevant work experience is required. DURATION: Six months with tential for

the poextension.

APPLICATION ADDRESS: If you meet the above mentioned requirements (please look carefully), send a letter explaining your motivation to apply for this position and your CV to: Hivos e-mail: rosaf@hivos.org or deliver: 20 Phillips Avenue, Belgravia, Harare, Zimbabwe. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF CV AND LETTER: The deadline for applications is 12 January 2017. Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.

ILIGENT ONALD

ENGINEER PAR EXCELLENCE

visionary

leader

interveiw by Saneliso Ngoma

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inspiration

Why did you choose chemical engineering? My propensity for safe guarding the environment prompted me to pursue Chemical Engineering. I believe that dangers to the environment come from practices designed to make human life easier but actually threaten the long term health and prosperity of humans. How has it been like doing Chemical Engineering? Studying towards a bachelor in chemical engineering is as hard as any other engineering degree with a kick of chemistry and process design thrown in the mix. I remember the days when I would struggle to solve questions that required a lot of thermodynamics, mass transfer and fluid flow. Eventually, I got used to the calculations. The most demanding period in my studies was final year. I had to distribute my time wisely in order to complete my research and design projects. I have increased my knowledge base as well as my public presentation skills by presenting my final December 2K16. CM. Page 26

year design project; Design of a 530 tonne per hour Diamond Processing Plant at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in April 2016. What other things did you come up/ accomplish as a student? I have won accolades for public speaking and debate. I sat in the adjudicating panel of the 2012 Zimbabwe National Debate Championships Finals. I co-founded the NUST Chemical Engineering Society where I served as president. My greatest accomplishments in this society included facilitating industrial tours and seminars with organisations such as National Social Security Authority (NSSA) and Environmental Management Agency (EMA). These activities were aimed at equipping my fellow engineering students with vast knowledge to be able to tackle challenges faced in industry. During my tenure as society president we also visited the children’s ward at United Bulawayo Hospitals and donated toys. I also served as chief representative of the NUST Joshualites, an organisa-

tion that’s brings together beneficiaries of the Higher Life Foundation. We embarked on community outreach projects that included fundraising for children and old people’s homes. For example, we spearheaded the ‘Keep Them Warm Campaign’, an initiative which benefited hundreds of children in Bulawayo. In addition, the Higher Life Foundation has supported my dream of emancipating communities through equipping the youth with knowledge. I have organised and participated in career guidance and motivational sessions that have benefited more than 100 000 students throughout Zimbabwe. At every school I go to, I tell the story of how I managed to become one of the best students in the country and my vision of developing Africa through engineering science. What can you tell young aspiring scientists? All I can say is that the world needs you, badly. Wonder and creativity are the centre of the scientific life. STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) are the

Accolades received:  NUST Vice Chancellor’s Prize 2016  NUST Book Prize for Best Graduating Student in the Chemical Engineering Department 2016  Mimosa Prize for Best Graduating Student in the Chemical Engineering Department 2016  Mimosa Prize for Best Graduating Student in Minerals Engineering 2016  Platinum Unki Mine for Best Graduating Student in the Chemical Engineering Department 2016  NUST Engineering Students Awards Competition -First Prize 2016  NUST Book Prize (4th Year) 2015 foundations of the industrial and corporate world. It is a skill-set that is in high demand by employers. Although these subjects can be challenging, there are plenty of opportunities on offer for motivated individuals to develop their abilities in real-world situations. Studying sciences enables one to gain technical skills they’ll need for a lifelong career as employers and innovators. How do you feel about being part of the Zim Engineers? The processing industry in Zimbabwe is in dire need of engineers who cannot only bring in the technical expertise necessary to advance the companies’ growth but also can transform communities-engineers with a difference. I am happy to add to this exciting diverse pool of talents, finding a niche where industrial development and environmental sustainability intersect.

Top: Donald showcasing his Final Year Group Design Project at NUST Chemical Engineering Open Day, June 2016. Middle: Don presenting his group design project to Zimbabwean Vice President, Hon P.Mphoko( ZITF 2016) Bottom: Graduating with a first class degree, Nov 2016.

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Life Hack: A spate of insiparation for global turn-up

by Aldreen Takudzwa Munyoro have spent time tracking my route, that is, where l came from and forgetting where I am going for a while, because the journey is already brighter than I thought. Throughout my life’s journey, I have experienced so many ups and downs. What surprises me though is that every time I went down the next step would be to see myself up.

supermarket but is found but deep in the gardens of wisdom, not willed. We cannot live without inspiration. Void of it, we can only lead life in vain because inspiration gives us hope. It allows us to transcend our ordinary experiences and limitations. It is a catalyst of productivity, creativity, wellbeing and for the attainment of our goals.

Many times, I would get to the point of giving up. However, it would take a friends’ motivation and inspiration for me to get back on track, move and rise. To me, human beings derive inspiration from divine or supernatural forces. It is a blessing or, simply, a gift that cannot be bought from a

It helps a person to transform from experiencing a culture of apathy to experiencing a world of possibility. Inspiration can bring life to the dead’s darkest nights and make them see the light in their day dream so that they wake up and start to live a real life of hope.

Learning from nature, we realise that the darker the clouds, the greater the chance of rainfall meaning that in every harsh situation there is a chip of hope that can change our motives and the way we think for the better. Why can’t we just be wisdom seeking souls and get that inspiration that we require to move on. Why can’t we just make our own beings, creating a trail for our tail, as we sail in the sea of darkness? If we do, then shall be able to say to our beings: “In the midst of darkness I take every opportunity to make your light shine brighter and brighter!! Making this spate of inspiration my daily bread, and “aspire to inspire”, in Latin “intende ad inspirare.” December 2K16. CM. Page 29

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Festive Hack: 7 non greasy foods that will help cure your hangover. Illustration : New Heritage Media /Tam’sanqa Mhepoh

by Sophia Ankel| Amsterdamn University College. The morning-after-gigs for many of us college students usually aren’t complete without our (not so) favourite raging headaches, confused state of minds, and the very mysterious combination of nausea and a deep craving for greasy food (did someone say bacon?). Don’t we all love a good ol’ hangover to remind us of our fun night before? Even though we think that getting an oversized portion of a greasy bacon burger with chips on the side might be the right thing to do for that hangover, we usually regret our choice of food a couple hours later. I hate to break it to you, but grease does not absorb alcohol. You’ll end up irritating your stomach and intestines even more, and that will only make your hangover feel worse than Not only does soup aid your digesit already is. tion, but it also restores your water But don’t be afraid, party animals, and sodium levels. Not to mention, because there are non-greasy foods soup can also be made out of many that will not only taste good, but will different ingredients, although miso also help you restock those dehysoup or chicken soup are said to be drated bodies of yours with plenty the most effective. of minerals in no time. Below is the oast survival guide, put together from If you love carbs as much as one hungover student to the next, of I do, then this is good news non-greasy foods that will settle your for you. Whole wheat toast or light stomach after a night of drinking. crackers are both simple carbs that raise your blood sugar without upsetananas ting the stomach, thus proving to be Who doesn’t love bananas? perfect ingredients for the morning This beautiful yellow fruit after. Remember that it doesn’t have contains a lot of potassium, which is to be bland. You can always decorate an important electrolyte for our bod- your toast with avocado, tomatoes, ies to have, especially when we are boiled eggs, or light cheese. Never be feeling the way we do after a night of afraid to mix it up! drinking. What is even better about ats this non-greasy fruit is that you can This one is a great choice combine it with a lot of other differif you still want to enjoy a ent ingredients, such as yogurt for a sweet breakfast option. Oats do a smoothie or a replenishing snack. great job at neutralizing the bad acid that has been building up in your oup body from all the alcohol. They’re Okay, hear me out on this one. not only packed with calcium, I know that soup might not magnesium, and vitamin B, but will sound very appealing after a night of also really fill you up for the day, drinking, but think about all the (dis- keeping you from snacking on all the guised) water you’re drinking and bad stuff. how warm your stomach will feel. #SpoonTip: Use honey as a topping

because the fructose in it will help to break down the alcohol in the liver. ggs Yes, eggs could be considered a greasy food, but it’s all up to how you make them. Eggs contain a high amount of amino acids, which get rid of toxins and boost your liver function. For these reasons, eggs should really be at the top of everyone’s list of hangover foods. Whether they’re sunny side up, poached, boiled, or scrambled, this is an egg-celent way to get your body kickstarted again. almon Alcohol can actually deplete important vitamins in your body that cause you to feel weak and light headed. Salmon is the type of protein you want to opt for because it’s rich in fatty acids. Not only does it help you get in a hearty and healthy meal, but it also recharges your body with important nutrients. vocado Similar to bananas, avocados are a nutritious source of potassium, vitamins, and fiber, which will help you get those muscles restarted after a night of drinking (and hopefully a lot of dancing). Not only are they delicious on their own, but avocados are known for their supreme versatility. I assure you that whether you’re having it plain, with an egg on toast, or smushed into a bowl of guacamole goodness, your hangover-self will thank you. I’m not against having a perfectly greasy plate of sausage, hash browns, and eggs in the morning, but for the sake of a speedier recovery I think that trying something a little different might actually surprise you. Even research suggests that greasy food is actually good for you when eaten before you start drinking.That way, a grease layer builds in your stomach, which in turns slows down the process of alcohol absorption. So the good news is you don’t need to give it up completely!

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health

Ladies reproductive health matters !!! photo cred: Sineke Sibanda post-production : Tamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sanqa Mhepoh Article by Caroline Chiimba

oung people often shy away from discussing issues that affect their sexual wellbeing. They rather keep it to themselves as some are scared to openly discuss it with their parents or close friends. This fear in young adults is caused by societal perceptions whereby people are quick to judge one another and always think negatively towards each other. Peers even shy away from discussing issues to do with their sexual health because they do not want to be labelled as promiscuous. There are a lot of girls who are suffering quietly; strange things are happening to their bodies and they do not know what is really wrong, or what to do about it. Wise up ladies! and keep calm, its high time you equip yourself with information about your sexual health.You should know when to see a doctor, what to worry about, and what not to worry about. There are some conditions that affect the female genital organ that are not caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but can sometimes have similar symptoms to STIs. These conditions include-

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Thrush- it is an infection caused by overgrowth of candida normally found in small number on the skin and around the vagina. Vaginal discharge is very normal as it is a natural way of disinfecting vaginal bacteria from time to time. However, you should start worrying if the milky vaginal discharge is accompanied by itchiness around the vagina or anus. lt is essential for you to see a doctor as this might mean that you have thrush infection. Cystitis- it is a common bladder infection caused by bacteria entering the vagina. Bacteria enters your body in many subtle ways. Thus it is important to avoid using soap to wash your genitals, and using one sanitary pad for the whole day during your heavy flows, as pads get infested with bacteria when you wear them for a very long period. Symptoms of cystitis include vaginal discharge, pain when peeing, and difficulty in peeing. It is easily treated but can cause serious kidney infections if left untreated. lt is necessary to consult a doctor when you experience such symptoms. Do not delay until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late. Bacteria Vaginosis- it is a common condition caused by an overgrowth of various bacteria that are normally found in the vagina. This condition usually complicates and destroys relationships if you delay in taking action about it. Bacteria vaginosis brings with it some strange, unpleasant odors from the vagina, which can be very embarrassing in front of your partner. Visit a doctor if you notice any unusual discharge and strange odors. Vulvodynia- it is also known as vestibulodynia, a condition from which 15% of women suffer from. Usually, it is found in women who are younger to middle age. The condition is not infective and can be suppressed with proper treatment. Vulvodynia is a chronic discomfort inside the vulva, the entrance to the vagina and to the

urethra. It occurs as a result of problems with the nerve fibres in that area. It is characterised by the nerve endings in those areas being supersensitive and painful to touch. The pain may be constant or come and go in cycles. The pain is usually described as a burning, stinging, itching and irritating. Sexual intercourse, walking, sitting or exercising can make the pain worse. It can be present in the labia majora, clitoris, perineum, manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pubis, the vulva tissue may appear inflamed, but in most cases there are no visible findings. Vulvodynia usually starts suddenly and may last for months to years. It is not life threatening but can make one upset or depressed. It might even cause problems in oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relationship with spouse or partner, because it can make sexual intercourse painful. How to diagnose vulvodynia- A cotton swab test is used to delineate the areas of pain and categorise their severity. Patients often will describe the touch of a cotton ball as extremely painful, like the scraping of a knife. Treatment Options- it might take days or months to reach full effectiveness, and there is never a guarantee of complete loss of the symptoms. However, the drug amitriptyline, an antidepressant, has proven the most effective solution in lessening the effect of vulvodynia even anaesthetic gel in the vulva area. However, it is very important to consult a doctor before taking any medication. Take charge and responsibility for your sexual health, as immediate action is vital in preventing further complications in the near future. Some conditions may seem petty, but if they are left unattended, they might cause grave illnesses like ovarian and vaginal cancer. Sexual health matters, and YOU MATTER!!!

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feature

ZIMBABWE MEDICAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION @ NUST

article and photo creds: Neddy Makonza IMSA is an apolitical tional University of Science and student run organisation Technology in December 2015. that was founded at the University of Zimbabwe Our vision is: to facilitatate and cato address the dire need pacitate the training and developfor medical students to have a plat- ment of globally competent socially form where they would be able to responsible medical students capashare ideas, identify with another and ble of providing effective leadership be able to represent Zimbabwe’s future in an environment that promotes medical practise at an institutional, and strives for academic excellence. national, regional and global level. We are a group that strives to enThe ZIMSA Bulawayo Chap- hance the community around us ter was extended to the Na- through charity, educational talks December 2K16. CM. Page 34

and workshops that we hold on a monthly basis creating awareness within our surroundings as to the health hazards that exist within our midist amongst others. Our goal is better health care for all, a well informed community that only is a delight to assist but one that will take in preventing the burden on the Republic’s scarce resources. afterall, the wise are often heard saying ‘Prevention is better than cure.’

“founded at the University of Zimbabwe, the organisation was extended to the National University of Science & Technology in December 2015.”

Address : NUST Mpilo Complex, Vera Road, Mzilikazi, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Find us on Facebook- ZIMSA NUST Tel No : 0771870175 (PRO Neddy Makonza) December 2K16. CM. Page 35

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photo cred: Vootography

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what our stethoscope wielding comrades get up to when darkness falls and they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t doing rounds in wards. Have a look at this Zimsa fundraising dinner that took place at the Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel.

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off- the-shelf

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cover story

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ARIMOKENG wears: 100% Premium weave gold studs, wrist band & necklace from Avon

ARIMOKENG wears: Navy Blue Tank top from Identity, Pleated shorts from Edgars David Jones Handbag

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FRANCIS wears: African print slim fit shirt Tailor Made skinny formal pants Tailor made

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Skinny Tie b&w striped slim fit shirt by Geofrey Beene skinny formal pants Tailor made Leather Belt

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FRANCIS CHIKANGA COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION SCIENCE

FRANCIS wears: Object Eye wear sunglasses Michael Kors timepiece brown leather Boots by Silver Street

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guys’ stuff

TJENISANI HIKWA NLEYA FACULTY OF COMMERCE

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Beard h o w t o join the

Face gang

o you feel like you are grown and sexy and want to sport beard to show for it? Or, do you think that the no shave-November challenge is damn cool and want to join in next year? Whatever the case, we’ve got you covered. In addition to some basic research, Campus Moments Magazine caught up with Tjenisani Nleya, a beard face on campus, and asked him a few questions on how to grow and maintain a beard . Read on FAQ: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GROW A BEARD TO FULL LENGTH? TJ said: “It took me about a year to grow it to its current length.” Research: It varies from person to person depending on their genetics: 2 months to 6 years. Tip: Patience is a virtue: As the beard grows, it might not look as pleasant as you would like. It may not grow evenly and will most likely look patchy and scruffy. The temptation to shave it off will

be very high. Hence, you will need loads of patience. As always, your patience will eventually pay off. FAQ: HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF BEARD? TJ said: “it’s very simple, you only have to wash, trim and oil it. I wash my beard everyday. I trim and oil regularly just to keep it looking neat. I use beard-oil, available for purchase at Greens’ Supermarket, Bulawayo. Research: Just like hair on your head, facial hair needs to be washed, shampooed and conditioned. Shampooing and conditioning a few times a week will do well to avoid beard dandruff and irritation. Beard traps more and more dirt as it gets thicker. Why is it necessary to oil it up? FAQ: HOW DO YOU AVOID ITCHING TJ said: “ Many people ask me that, but I have never experienced itching.” Research: Apply a hair or beard conditioner after shampooing and rinse off with warm water. Dry beard with a towel and apply moisturising cream. December 2K16. CM. Page 47

December Binge Watch List 1. “Trollhunters” Season 1 (available December 23)

2. “Medici: Masters of Florence” Season 1 (available December 9)

Why Should I Watch It? Though Netflix doesn’t seem to be putting a lot of marketing money behind this one (even photos are not yet available on the press site) the big names alone make it worth sampling. First of all, Dustin Hoffman co-stars as Giovanni di Bicci de’ Medici, the father of Cosimo (played by Richard Madden), who has just been elected head of the Florentine Republic in 1434. The cast also consists of Brian Cox and Ken Bones, but the next two key names are its co-creators: Frank Spotnitz (“The X-Files”) and Nicholas Meyer (“Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan”) got together for this historical first season, which has already played like gangbusters in Europe and earned itself a green light for Season 2.

Why Should I Watch It? Two big reasons: First, the director of “Pan’s Labyrinth,” Guillermo del Toro, created “Trollhunters,” an animated event series about a teenager who discovers a mystical amulet that unveils a secret civilization of trolls beneath his hometown. If the Oscar nominee himself isn’t enough, there’s another creative force — in addition to the impressive voice cast of Kelsey Grammer, Ron Perlman and Charlie Saxton — to pay attention to: Said teenager is voiced by Anton Yelchin, in what’s being billed his final role. After debuting two episodes at New York Comic-Con in October, del Toro said he never even discussed replacing Yelchin. “We didn’t go into a meeting,” del Toro said. “We didn’t have a conference. […] He was a great guy to work with, he was proud of what he did, we were proud of what he did. The last sessions were some of the best work he did.”

3. “Captive” Season 1 (available December 9)

Why Should I Watch It? USA is in the midst of a rebranding effort, and “Colony” is a big piece of it. Rather than blue skies and easy jokes, the network is riding the success of “Mr. Robot” and establishing a reputation for hard-edged, smart dramas. “Colony,” which imagines a future in which average citizens rebel under the rule of an alien occupation, is certainly a sci-fi version of that vision, and it’s quite the respectable effort.

4. “Colony” Season 1 (available December 13)

Why Should I Watch It? From producers Simon Chinn (“Man on Wire,” “Searching For Sugar Man”) and Doug Liman (“The O.C.,” “Edge of Tomorrow”) comes a new docu-series examining the most challenging hostage-taking and negotiation situations. The series covers each case from the viewpoint of all involved: victims, their families, negotiators, business leaders, government officials and, yes, the kidnappers themselves. A frightening and growing issue internationally, “Captive” digs into a worst nightmare scenario as thoroughly as possible, making it sound like riveting and revealing television. December 2K16. CM. Page 48

5. “The Adventures of Puss in Boots” Season 4 (available December 16)

Why Should I Watch It? Oh, so this is your first time reading IndieWire? Or is it just your first time reading this column? Well, it’s time to hop on the train…or the rope, if you will. “The Adventures of Puss in Boots” is a sharply animated, well-cast, and wholly enjoyable animated kids show that’s quite delightful for viewers of all ages. No, Antonio Banderas is not on board, and he’s missed — but only in your head. Eric Bauza is a tremendous Puss, and the rest of the voice cast proves equally fierce.

6. “White Rabbit Project” Season 1 (available December 9)

Why Should I Watch It? From the “Mythbusters” build team, “White Rabbit Project” is an educational reality series where Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara conduct experiments, perform builds, and run tests to investigate weird and wonderful pop culture events. That means flamethrowers, race cars, volcanos, jail breaks, heists — and that’s just what we learned from the trailer. How far down the rabbit hole will they go? Tune in to find out.

7. “Club de Cuervos” Season 2 (available December 9)

Why Should I Watch It? Created by Gaz Alazraki and Mike Lam, this Spanish-language comedy tracks the power struggle for a professional soccer/futbol team — The Cuervos of Nuevo Toledo — within a family full of people who all feel they’re the rightful owner. While far from the most original series Netflix has released, the story is effectively told and features a handful of engaging characters. Season 1 consisted of 13 hour-long episodes, and Season 2 is built to match. Best Episode: The whole season was building up to a battle between Chava, the newly elected president of the club after his father passed, and Isabel, his older half-sister who proved a bit too volatile — and female — to land the job herself. Episode 13, “Iglesias vs. Iglesias,” delivers on the build-up throughout Season 1 without providing enough finality to make Season 2 a moot point. Enjoy.

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poetry

Life

By Caroline Chiimba | Nust-ZW oil on,a little longer For life is unpredictable Hold on a little longer For what doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t kill you only makes you stronger Your great expectations in life, might turn out to be your worst disappointment. Hold on, For everything shall come to pass And there will be sparks of light all over again, Leading you to success Beware of those who pretend to love you Yet they wish you the worst Watch out for those who are there to ruin your future, Yet they pretend to build it up Its not about how many times you fall, But its about how many times you gather your strength, to rise up again!!!! Remember my child, Utilise every opportunity Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste your time in fretting, Stand up to the world and claim your destiny Control your fate and know your weakenesses Toil on a little longer, For life has its ups and downs You have to remain strong and steadfast.

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A Woman Black ‘n’ Proud

By Faithful Nyaku | Nust-ZW ’m proud to be a woman. A black woman such as I. I am proud to be black, dripping in melanin and all kushite blessed and drenched with exotic anointing. I am woman- many traits I have, many things I own, within me and around me. I do not speak of the money or the physical fortunes you think but I speak of the power I exert and the integrity I possess. I speak of the ancestors before me who great tribe’s women of immense respect. I speak of the mothers who birthed the leaders who have since forgotten that they were carried in a woman. I speak of sisters who fought in civil wars and led the battles for equal pay, equal place and equality in their domains I speak of educated and uneducated woman with focus and determination so great it surpasses the chauvinistic morales bred in the young minds of boys and girls. I am black and blessed and my skin screams of mahogany and hazel and chocolate and yellow like the sun. I am a woman with my weave and my braids and my thighs and my breast and my natural or chemical hair. I make my own choices and lead my own life. I invite others to join the pride that is associated with being one like me. I am a woman. I am black. I am dripping melanin and wisdom. I am drenched in that kushite blessing and that all natural earthly essence .Don’t you know that the earth in electricity makes things better, makes things calm. Who will I be of I’m not born straight from the mud I will one day be laid in? Who am I if I am not a reminder that fearfully and wonderfully made can’t be portrayed in the mainstream and that beauty can only be appreciated by the few. And that is where the gem stone of black Beauty lies. In the black pearl which is hidden away in curls and curves... I am woman. I am black. I am dripping melanin and wisdom. I am drenched in that kushite blessing and that all natural essence. December 2K16. CM. Page 51

fiction

Diary of Tinashe Katsande by Kudzai Mwanza | Nust, ZW

11 OCTOBER 2010 Dear diary First of all I would want to say, or is it write, that this is stupid. Writing my thoughts down…so stupid. But Debra seems to think that it will help me survive my father’s illness without wanting to kill myself. Apparently that is what she did when her mother was involved in a near fatal accident. I believe that is BS, Charles helped her survive through that ordeal, and that noisy kid of hers is proof enough. Anyway, though I believe this is so stupid, I do need someone to talk to about what I am going through, and my mother…well my mother is my mother. Before I say a lot of, my name is Tinashe Katsande, the only child of a shop keeper and a home-maker. I heard from my Aunt Nancy that my father initially wanted more children but then something happened and they just got stuck with me. I am 19, about to write my ‘A’ level exams. I learn at Hunyani High and share a desk with a kid from the ‘shack diviDecember 2K16. CM. Page 52

sion’, will tell you later why that is a problem. Anyway, until recently my father was alright, going about his work and being the man I could rely on. Then one morning he collapsed and we learnt he had pancreatic cancer. He had known for about six weeks, and in his words, ‘he had made peace with it’. I always thought my mom was the selfish one; I was rather disappointed to be wrong. I visited him today, he is slowly wasting away, and seeing him like that… my old man is dying. What am I going to do without him? I don’t want my father to die, not yet anyway. What am I going to do without him? 31 OCTOBER 2010 My father died today. He died in my arms. 28 NOVEMBER 2010 Was at my father’s grave today, spent all day there. I still can’t believe that he would be selfish enough to leave, how dare he?

“..this Christmas, the psychotic bitch took me to her parents’ house in the ‘shack division’...” How dare he abandon me like that? How he could just leave? I have been crying every day since the day he died, my mother thinks that’s why I have lost so much weight. The woman is a lunatic, from the way she says that, it’s like she is glad I have lost weight. She has always said she hated that I was curvy to the point of people calling me fat, and that if I continued on that path I would not find a man to marry. I would want to prove that wrong, but I can’t get anything in and the only food that I eat I find vomiting it again. I haven’t been sleeping well, I keep seeing my father dying in my arms and I woke up crying. Sometimes I see him with his hand opened, motioning for me to come join him, and as I get close to him, he vanishes. I wake up crying again. I can barely do anything, and as a result I didn’t write my final exams. Not that they matter, not that anything matters. Without my father in the world, nothing matters. I saw Debra yesterday, I told her of my thoughts, and she said it was because I wasn’t documenting my thoughts that I was having ‘suicidal’, as she called them, thoughts. She is out of her freaking mind, and I’m glad she was wrong. Writing down my thoughts now didn’t change anything. 14 DECEMBER 2010 Today I learnt that my father’s business was barely getting by, and all those years he had been borrowing to keep up appearances. The bank attached our house; we are supposed to move out before the New Year. I was the only one shocked; I guess my mother knew of this. That psychotic bitch. I wish she was the one who had died instead. It was because of

her that my father had to keep up appearance. The woman is an ungrateful leech, who kept on demanding more. Can you believe that we don’t have any money left? Any money that my father left, she squandered with her dumb-ass friends, and now the shop my father left is being sold to cover some debts the house being sold cannot. Since my father died, the shop was a sinking ship, selling it might be a smart move, but it’s the only connection that I had with my father. The psychotic bitch should burn in hell. 25December 2010 Christmas this year was painful. My father wasn’t here to celebrate it with me. My family took the holiday for granted, but it was the one day that I had my father completely to myself. The psychotic bitch would wake up and go to church, and spent the whole day there, and it would be just me and my father at home. My father would make me barbecued chicken and spicy chips and we would eat while watching the sun set. It had become sort of a tradition. After eating we would talk mostly about sports and every year he promised to take me to watch Dynamos playing Highlanders. He was a loyal Dembare fan; unfortunately we never went to the game together. Anyway, for this Christmas, the psychotic bitch took me to her parents’ house in the ‘shack division’. The place is just as disgusting as I have heard and I couldn’t even look at the food without wanting to vomit. I didn’t eat anything, with only a few cents in my pocket I bought water and I watched the sunset as I thought of my father. Why did he die? 30 December2010

The psychotic bitch got herself a man already. He is a business man, of what kind, no one knows. He has a big house and drives a nice car, and her argument was she needed him so we couldn’t move full time with her family. I found the shack division disgusting, but what she is doing here is even more disgusting and disturbing. My father just died, and here she is moving on the next best thing. I looked in her face and asked if she didn’t have any shame, she looked in my eyes and told me to leave if I was uncomfortable. In that moment, I wanted to kill her-I struck her face, she pinned me down. Now I see why she wanted me to be thin. If I am thin, she can easily dominant me physically and drag me wherever she wants. 28 FEBRUARY 2011 Debra died. She was killed by Charles, according to him it was accidental but the people in the community know he is lying. He used to beat her so much, it was wonder she had lived this long. I mentioned this, because my mom’s new man beats the living shit out of her too. At times she can barely wake for several days and has to go to extra strengths to cover the bruises on her face. Yesterday he stabbed her once in the stomach then left to get a beer. She was on the floor with the knife still in. I stood over her, and was fascinated by the artistic nature of the stabbing, but for the first time, I didn’t feel like killing her. I cleaned the wound, and went to the police station to file a complaint. and actually she had stabbed herself.

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campus talent

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Twyz(tee-wise) The Music Maestro The hard working artiste fuses dancehall, reggae, jazz and other contemporary sounds.

by Entertainment Correspondent, NUST, ZW aving performed at the 22nd NUST graduation ceremony on 4 November 2016, graced by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Chancellor of the University, Cde Robert Gabriel Mugabe, T Wyz decided to travel and record an album in Harare during the semester break (soon after the performance). “I felt encouraged performing at the ceremony in the presence of the Chancellor and celebrating with about 2 000 graduands. I also managed to rope in promoters who helped me record my album in Harare,” said T wyz. T Wyz boasts of a long catalogue of songs from his previous album and singles collection. Among his songs include Wendy, Handigeze and Handichakuda. In a way to promote his upcoming album, the Handigeze hit maker has been sampling new songs in the NUST Delta garden (a chilling zone for students on campus). The hard working artiste fuses

dancehall, reggae, jazz and other contemporary sounds. He is positive about the success of his yet-tobe titled album and has pegged $1 for each CD to be sold on campus. “Our album stand will be at Delta NUST gardens but we will also ensure some team members move around campus selling discs to fellow students. Discs will be sold on campus for $1,” said Twyz. Meanwhile, T Wyz is coordinating with two on campus clubs to support his album. These are College Youth Art Club (CYAC) and NUST Business Networking (NBN). The fastest rising artiste wants to involve NUST learning community for the success of his yet-to-be named album. “As NBN, we welcome T wyz’s new album. The album comes at the right time when NBN is running a successful #BuyNustCampaign to encourage NUST learning community to support creative, innovative and productive students.

NBN will join Twyz as he would be meeting his fans and selling his new album. Through supporting student enterprises and works, NBN understands that students will make money to help their parents in paying some expense incurred during the semester,” said Crispen Rateiwa, chairperson of NUST Business Networking. Twyz performs with a live band. His versatility and artistry is beyond measure. Playing a guitar and singing simultaneously makes him the mostsought-after entertainer on campus. Unlike some students who shun extra curricula activities, T wyz balances academics and music successfully. Nothing separates him with his guitar. He takes it everywhere including lectures.

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career chat

Our problems are more scientific than anything else. by Sineke Sibanda | NUST, ZW

ost of what really haunts our progress in today’s world and its institutions is by and large not really capitalism, neocolonialism, politics or anything of that sort. That is jus a minute spectacle in a whole picture. That is not really where our problems are rooted. At the turn of the millenia, our problems had become more inclined towards the enlightenment which others called ‘dialectic’, the popularisation of science and the like. And true, most of our problems have their roots in science. In most of the third world countries today, what really bothers us is how best we can manipulate science; think of it in terms of power outages, food security, agriculture, water shortage, diseases, the list is endless. Everything that has made us look poor is the failure to find answers in science, to me science is basically nature, and we got lots of naturalities down here.

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The deliberate sabotage towards exploiting these resources for the right reasons is what makes us find ourselves here. We have so many universities but the footprints of what they have really contributed to ending our plight as Africa are hardly traceable. I mean our science universities at times go without water for a day or two yet we have churned out thousands of students in the water and civil engineering departments. I mean, for an institution that was incepted in 1991, enrolling a maximum of 60 students per year in a particular trade, had their first graduation in 1996 and today we are in 2016. If you were born in ’96, you are 20 this year multiplied by 60. That gives us about 1200 students on average and you mean since 1996, none of the 1200 have made efforts to devise water harvesting techniques for a university as big as NUST? If not, so how relevant is what they learn to solve contemporary challenges?

The same goes to the Electronic Engineering departments among many others. Sometimes learning in the evening can be a terrible nightmare when power is cut off in the middle of learning, yet we call ourselves educated but any meaningful fruit should be seen by its fruit. It is obviously known that diseases spread faster at public institutions as people interact and a day without water could result in a typhoid or cholera outbreak that could extensively wipe fellow students if heed is not taken. One of the most dreadful things we want happening to our thinking fellows, if we are still in that business anyway. One of the main reasons why I really got inspired to go to university is because I thought that at universities is where solutions that the world uses are tested and approved. But its shocking that our institutions have merely become an extension of high school, devaluing the essence of a degree, the art of thinking, not just thinking and cramming for the exam

but thinking for the society and meeting real needs existant on the ground. Others have said being in a landlocked country is a huge curse for Zimbabwe, true; honestly who wouldn’t want to be at the Durban beaches on a cool month like December, breathing in some cool air with only your brief or bikini on, and a glass of whiskey? But let’s look at the bigger picture now in our ‘curse’. The high temperatures could be said to be the worst curse we have here at home. With thinking universities, this curse could turn to be the most amazing blessing we have if we could subsidise the sun for alternative solar energy. A friend was sharing with me sometime in October that China generates some of its electricity from the windy areas, ocean waves, largely because the sun doesn’t make frequent visits and he was saying that to the Chinese, power is not even a problem, largely because they have tried to exploit what they have to work for them. In essence, I don’t think our major challenge in Africa is rooted anywhere outside science. Having key

institutions that know the value of science could result in a beeter Africa and Zimbabwe at large. There is more to life and university than just a paper of conferment on the wall. That paper needs to be warranted with voluntary action to see society get better. Our economy needs us more and we cannot afford to have our health threatened by water shortages when we can do something about it. The empphasis on STEM today should go beyond just the classroom with some real practice to it. It is true that politics have a bearing in the progress of a country, but not when you have driven institutions. China is under a dictatorship or one party statism but is relatively happier because there is some visible scientific growth and development there. The people are driven by the desire to change their circumstances and those plaguing the world than going after a degree that only subjects someone to a practical novice.

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Meet Nust’s Most Accomplished Sportsmen In 2016

Thesly Mufunda Neddy Makonza Meet le homme (‘The man’).He has Don’t let the sound of her name just been appointed coach of the jun- mislead you. She’s no nerd, but a rare ior tennis national team. Thesly has med student that can kickass and received so many medals such that does so with punishing avidity. he keeps them in a travel duffel.

Melissa Majonga If you thought that the adage ‘dynamite comes in small packages’ is a myth, prove yourself otherwise. Read about Mellisa.

Voices from International students: Dwoch Lockine is an international student from South Sudan studying at the Midlands State University. She opines that she longs for a day when Africans will embrace each other regardless of outer appearance, particulalry richness of melenin on the skin.

Senamiso Moyo is an international student at Wits University. He opines that #feesmustfall has become a national spectacle that takes place every year when decisions regarding student financing are made. This often leaves many international students feeling anxious and uncertain about their future in universities in South Africa.

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face-to-face Bio: Program: BSc (Hons) Degree Sports Science and Coaching Year: 3rd Discipline: Basketball Club: Mavericks- Bulawayo(curent champs in the national bball league,) Age: 21 Career Plans: Proffesional Basketball & Sports Therapy and Medicine Hometown: Mbare, Harare Awards & Medals in 2016: Most valuable player at Zimbabwe Tertiary Institutions Sports Union games. Most valuable player for the year at Bulawayo Basketball League, Silver medal @ ZTISU. games. Silver medal @FASU games. Inspiration/ Role Model Mia Moore (Proffessional basketball lady in the United States) Futher Education: Plans to pursue a masters degree in sports therapy and medicine in South Africa.

“As a student athlete, sports can take you far if you have got brains, don’t be discouraged.” Mellisa is Nust’s most outstanding athlete. She also plays cricket, netball and coffball just as well as she plays basketball. She has represented Zimbabwe at national level since she was 14 at Harare Girls High School. Just recently, she was in China for the global universities 3 x3 FISU basketball tourney representing Nust. Melissa has been to Sweden, Zambia, South Africa on a sportsticket.

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Melissa Majonga

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Thesly Mufunda

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Bio: Program: BSc (Hons) Degree Sports Science and Coaching Year: Graduate(2016) Discipline: Tenis Club: BAC(Bulawayo Athletics Club ) Age: 26 Career Plans: Proffesional Tennis, Coaching & Sports Administration Hometown: Bulawayo Awards & Medals in 2016: Appointed junior national tennis team coach Gold medal @ZUSA Gold medal @ ZTISU games. Gold medal @FASU games.

hesly is probably Nustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most talented sportsmen ever. He is an all rounder who plays hockey, golf, soccer, rugby, table tennis, basketball and cricket. Put him in a court or field, he will just scoop either bronze, silver or gold, nothing less. Thesly has been to Korea, Sweden, South Africa and Tanzania , to mention a few countries, representing Nust and Zimbabwe. Thesly also played cricket at provincial level during his high school days. He has just been appointed coach for the Zimbabwe tennis junior team ahead of the ITF/CAT Southern Africa Junior Championships in Windhoek in January 2017.

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Neddy

Bio: Program: BSc (Hons) Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) Year: 5th Discipline: Karate Age: 23 Career Plans: Medicine Hometown: Chitungwizwa Awards & Medals in 2016: 2015- 16 was my year as I achieved a lot and got to realise how much potential I have. I won Gold throughout all the tournament be university games(ZTISU, FASU, ) or karate associations. I also managed to upgrade to the yellow belt which marks my begining of the journey to a black belt. Inspiration/ Role Model the 5 maxims of Katate- character, senserity, etiquete, self control, effort Futher Education: Yet to decide area of specialisation in the practice of medicine.

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Makonza

â&#x20AC;&#x153;if you can dream it, you can do it... anything is possible if you have imagination.â&#x20AC;? Neddy is the very defination of an involved student and that could explain why she excels so much in just about everthything she puts her mind to. In addition to Karate, she has an interest in tennis, chess, pool, darts and basketball. She was part of the ladies basketball team that won a silver medal for Nust at the 2016 FASU games in South Africa. Neddy has mastered the art of time management and is therefore able to be involved in sports and other extra-curricular activities such being part of Campus Moments Magazine and contributing articles related to health, serving in the Zimbabwe Medical Students Association and Nust Sports Council.

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long read

Colourism: the new racism in Africa “A day to day account of my life and the painful struggles of being a dark-skinned black girl in a mean black society”

By Dhowoch Lokine | Midladns State University, ZW olourism is the preju- are times when it overwhelms me. dice or discrimination against individu- People call me all sorts of names – from als with a dark skin ‘fifty shades of black’, to ‘too black’, tone, typically among ‘black bone’, ‘wrong turn’, ‘kushata’ people of the same racial group. (‘ugly’ in one of the Zimbabwean languages), ‘kunyanya’ (‘too much’ in the Wounded would be an under state- sense of being dark) and all sorts of ment to what I feel. My heart, mind, other demeaning names. All that just body and soul are in mutual pain. because I happen to have dark skin! Such is the daily narrative of my life, having to deal with people who To many whom I encounter, it is a make my very existence a living hell. sin to have dark skin. Ironically, the same people who fire salvos at me are My day would be incomplete with- also black people, though with lighter out having to endure an avalanche shades of black. But does it then give of denigration from what I would one the right to judge me and make my call ignorant people who do not life a living hell? At the end of the day, care much about how they make me we are all blacks and Africans who are feel. Sadly, it doesn’t occur to them supposed to be proud of our identity. that they are killing me silently. Given a chance to walk in my shoes for a day, trust me many would At this point someone would be not survive just a few hours of it. wondering what I am ranting about. Well, I am just speaking out my Sometimes I wonder why I have to go mind. I have tried so much to ig- through what I go through. I did not nore the relentless mocking, being ask to be created the way I am, neilaughed at, being talked about in a ther did I ask to be extra dark so as to crowd or people nudging and mak- be made fun of and belittled. In any ing signals to their friends when I case, what is really wrong about bepass by, as if I am a subhuman being. ing dark-skinned that drives people to lose respect for me? I hold the view I usually witness countless negative that all people are beautiful, whether comments about me, but I try to ig- they are naturally dark-skinned, light nore and go through my daily routine skinned or somewhere in-between. with my head held high. I try as much as possible not to let any of that get to There is an aphorism that says ‘don’t me, but at the end of the day I am a judge a book by its cover’. It is only human being with feelings and there reasonable that people get to know December 2K16. CM. Page 66

me, treat me fairly and respectfully, instead of needlessly pointing fingers and judging me for my very own existence. I was compelled to share this because I am fed up and tired of battling this war. Please accept me for who I am. Making fun of me does not make you any better. We are all humans who should treat one another with respect and dignity. Even Section 51 of Zimbabwe’s people driven constitution says, “Every person has inherent dignity in their private and public life, and the right to have that dignity respected and protected”. But it is Section 56(3) that lucidly points out that: “Every person has the right not to be treated in an unfairly discriminatory manner on such grounds as their… colour”. As black people and as Africans indeed, we should draw our inspiration from our identity, and not envy to be like other races to the end of thinking that we have to be lighter (close to being white) for us to be perfect. Such an Uncle Tom mentality has even changed the modern day standards of beauty in a bad and unfortunate way. Some black people apparently use past transgressions of imperialism and colonialism to establish a flawed criteria which they proudly use to judge other black people. They have been brainwashed into thinking that their appearances are not good enough.

“...I long for a day when Africans will learn to embrace each other regardless of their outer appearance, physical features and most of all, different shades of melanin that make us unique...”

You now find some black Africans not embracing fellow blacks simply because, in the past, we were gullibly deluded into believing that the lighter shade and features are beautiful and anything otherwise is deemed unattractive or ugly. This has been passed on from generation to generation and even children today have also been taught to detest and criticize anything darker than them. This self hate and urge to be accepted in this poisoned society has led some of our other black brothers and sisters to engage in harmful practices and procedures such as bleaching in order to be accepted and to be acknowledged as beautiful in their respective societies. It is sad to note that many black Africans are now in the habit of bleaching their skins using skin lightening creams, injections, bleaching soaps and tablets. A United Nations Environment Programme document titled, “Mercury in Products and Wastes”, said that “the use of skin-lightening products in African nations is very common”. It further indicated that 77 percent of Nigerian women use skinlightening products, 59 percent in Togo, 35 percent in South Africa, 27 percent in Senegal and 25 percent in Mali. The practise is also popular in Zimbabwe, whereby all manner of skin lightening “poisons” are sold in just about every corner.

The same UN report has also warned that direct and prolonged exposure through the skin during repeated applications of these products can cause damage to the brain, nervous system and kidneys. Are we prepared to sacrifise all this just to lose our identity? To become who? Some of you might have seen a racist video advert by a Chinese company called Shanghai Leishang Cosmetics which was advertising its Qiaobi detergent brand. The advertisement shows a black man who is made to eat the detergent, by a Chinese woman who seems to loathe him. He is then forced by the same woman to get into a washing machine where he is spinned until his blackness is “washed”. Moments later, he emerges from the washing machine having transformed into a Chinese man, much to the Chinese woman’s affection. Are we drawing our standards from such absurd hypocrisy as black people? The big question here though is: How quick do we Africans forget? Many influential African leaders like Nelson Mandela (may his soul rest in peace) fought Apartheid in South Africa for the majority black people to enjoy equal rights, to live in a non-discriminatory and non-stigmatized society. He among other African leaders such as Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere and Robert Mugabe fought to see the day when blacks would be accepted

for being black. Now some of us are apparently rejecting to be black! Here we are now, in the present day where western standards of beauty have successfully corrupted our minds. I long for a day when Africans will learn to embrace each other regardless of the outer appearance, physical features and most of all the different shades of melanin that make us unique. No shade of colour is superior to the other, we are all equal. I thought of sharing this because I am quite alive to the struggle of being dark in a brainwashed society. Let’s fight this stigmatization, discrimination and emotional bullying arising from colourism. Everyone is unique; embrace them for their uniqueness as we celebrate our diversity as black people. Let me conclude with a stanza from the African Union anthem which goes as follows: “Let us all unite and toil together, To give the best we have to Africa, The cradle of mankind and fount of culture, Our pride and hope at break of dawn. O Sons and Daughters of Africa, Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky, Let us make Africa the Tree of Life!”

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#FeesMustFallReloaded: A lack of political accountability

by Senamiso Moyo | Wits University , RSA ees must fall has become October 2015 was free education for something of an annual all. It was unambiguous and clear as event in South Africa. It has day. It thus came as somewhat of a become a national specta- slap on the face when minister Nzicle that takes place every mande did not engage the students year when decisions regarding stu- on that matter. The buck was passed dent financing are made. This often to the universities and they were left leaves many international students with no choice but to militarize the feeling anxious and the future uncer- campus in order to keep the institutain. Even though it was for a very no- tion functioning and operational. ble cause, one cannot help but wonder This to me represents a worldwide if at all they will graduate or finish the problem with global politics, Zimbayear before their study permit expires. bwe being the most effective illustraLike in 2015, the protests were tion. Political leaders are somewhat sparked by an announcement from out of touch with what their conthe powers that be that fees would stituencies want and if they are, they indeed increase. In September expect a complete lack of account2016, The South African Minister of ability for the promises they make. Higher Education Blade Nzimande There have been many arguments announced that Universities could branding the South African students increase fees, but all increases would as “privilege, entitled and that free be capped at 8%. Families earning education is not possible.” Opinions less than R600k, would not experi- on this will always differ and whether ence an increase at all. The minister or not free education is possible beseemed somewhat perplexed when comes irrelevant when a promise is protest action at Wits broke out upon made. The government has continuhis announcement. The call since ously made promises to provide for December 2K16. CM. Page 68

free education over and over again in their campaign speeches. The students did not all collectively wake up and just decide to ask for the “impossible”, it was the manipulation of political leaders that led to this stand-off. This is merely an example of political leaders being held accountable; I maintain that had an empty promise not been made, there would be no protests at all. At times protesters have been unreasonable, unruly and often racist. That is another discussion all together, but one cannot deny the validity of their claim. The ANC government maintained its power by promising free education and it is condescending that when they need to resolve the issue, they simply put a cap on the increase at 8%. That is not a solution, and indicates that the cries of poor students are falling on deaf ears. Fees Must Fall will grow with every year that governments averts its obligations.

LIVE TALK WE AMBUSHED PEEPS WITH A GOOD QUESTION TO SEE HOW THEY RESPOND. If there is one thing you could change in the world in 2017, what would it be? “In addition to promoting peace, love and unity amongst all humans, I’d preach the message of forgiveness and social acceptance despite race, tribe or religion.”- Philip Moyo - Computer Science and Technology Sound| University of Science and Technology Liaoning (USTL), China.

“Inequality: We live in a life where people move on beacause they belive that life is not fair... If we all lived equally without the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer the world would be a better place.”-Prudence F Muzenda - Economics (2nd year student)| Uludag University, Turkey.

“ The response of youth towards the political world, because they are the future of the world tomorrow.” - Tanyaradzwa Bhila- BA (Hons) Degeree in History and International Studies | Midlands State University, Zimbabwe.

“The mentality of humans in this era.People no longer reason like humans. Ubuntu has died.” -Elvis Jaleke- BComm (Hons) Degree in Entrepreneurship (4th year student)| Lupane State University, Zimbabwe.

“Leadrship at all levels: I’d like to see more involvement of youth in governance.”-Jude AhorBenue State University, Nigeria.

“ The issue of mixing cultures: I would make sure that no one adopts a new culture at the expense of their own.”- Siphathisiwe Ndlovu - Journalism and Media Studies | National University of Science and Technology (Nust), Zimbabwe.

“I’d change all these African dictators in the name of presidents that have become ancient of days in power”- Bernis Che Nchang, Cameroon.

“Inequality in the world: the reason why third world countries are suffering is because of inequality.” -Prisca Chivange - | Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe.

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Dear 2017, Let us flourish ... I heard you’re coming and thought you should know some things before you arrive. I hope you are used to letters and this one doesn’t scare you. Years keep going by, with resolutions stuck up on our bedroom walls, lots of plans in our diaries and so much more in our hearts that really never see the light of day. I don’t really know why, and neither do I care, I plead my case with the coming year, 2017; let us grow, let us fight, let us persevere, there is so much I can ask you to do for us, but this one favour is enough, let us flourish. Just like a baby’s excitement upon making their first step, we are so excited that you are here but also, we are clueless as to how you will unfold. We are curious as to how you will play your turn and the most critical question that dampens our mood is whether you will make us flourish. We seem to have not been around for some time now, we have been watching things happen, in 2016, we have tried to tag along with others but still, we are here, stuck. We have been hoping that when you finaly come home, you will let us flourish. Bring us the good things of life too, the honey others enjoy, we want too. The pancakes others enjoy, we hope you will give us that joy. I’m sorry to bother, but jus let us flourish. Yours truly Aspirant

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We do hereby find ourselves at the end of 2016. It has indeed been a great year and largely because you have been a part of it. Without your support, viewership and contributions, Campus Moments wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be here. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year as we look forward to your continued support.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Campus moments magazine spring issue 2016

Articles inside

HOW TO JOIN THE BEARD FACE GANG

TWYZ (TEE-WISE) The Music Maestro

CM SPORTS ZONE: When she's not studying to treat people, she's kicking their butts: Neddy Makonza

SEXUAL HARRASSMENT ON CAMPUS