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hank you for taking time to read this edition of our very own Zim/ Canadian community magazine. The objective of this publication is to showcase all Zimbabwean/Canadian individuals, associations, organizations and community initiatives. Our goal is to keep our community well informed and connected across the nation, and give everyone a voice to share their expertise, experiences, achievements, stories, etc.. in this magazine.Though we are divided by provincial boundaries, we continue to be united as a people from the Motherland, our Zimbabwe. ZimCan263 is not an individuals Magazine, it’s your Magazine by and for your community. Hence please feel free to contribute your articles so you can share your story with your fellow brothers and sisters. Have a pleasant read. K & D Chimbari Zimcan263 Community Magazine
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CONTENT Special Business Edition Local News Pages 3 - 9 Business Pages 10 - 29
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ZIMCANADIAN COVID 19 Report JANUARY 1st, 2020 as we all celebrated the onset of a promising year and new decade, no one had the slightest idea of what the first half of this year would bring in regards to COVID19. Our Zimbabwean Canadian community was as surprised as everyone else by the pandemic. ZimCanada263 gathered reports depicting a rather sober picture of how exactly this pandemic has impacted the lives of Zimbabweans living in the diaspora. Though we have received reports of some Zimbabweans living in Canada who tested positive and went into isolation; those numbers so far are less than 10. (these numbers are not official). And of those few reports none of them resulted to intensive hospitalization and/ or fatalities. We would like to URGE all Zimbabweans in Canada to continue practising Physical distancing and washing of hands regularly in addition to wearing PPE as much as possible. We look forward to getting out of this pandemic as a whole family without losing any one of us; and this can only happen if we continue being vigilant and careful; even as we care for one another. A few Zimbabweans had travelled and failed to travel back into Canada as both Zimbabwean
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and Canadian Governments had closed their boarders except to returning Citizens. These measures have begun to relax as both countries look to carefully reopen their economies. There were also reports of quite a number of Zim-Canadians that got laid off and/or lost their jobs and have had to rely on Government relief programs. These have been very weird and difficult times for many. However, many though caught unaware were somewhat prepared for “a rainy day� and have so far been able to manage. The Pandemic did not manage to sombre the communities spirits as we witnessed many interesting interactions between Zim-Canadians on social media including but not limited to, Zoom meetings, Online Live Streams, Group Chat’s, Video Posts, Drive by Car Parades for various Birthdays amongst others. Our community continues to be one of high spirits and a positive mindset regardless of the times. The community has also managed to continue supporting those that lost their loved ones during this period by rallying together with the bereaved financially and emotionally. Our hard working Zimbabwean Canadian front-line workers have also stood strong in these times working hard in the front line.
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Zimbabweans in Canada Rally together to help a fellow Citizen
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he community has managed to raise $5070.00 of the $5000 target set on a Gofund page set for Priscilla Kudakwashe Mungati’s legal fee’s meant to help her fight for her authorization to stay in Canada. According to a statement released on May 3, 2020 by Munyaradzi Madzinga, Priscilla is said to have been given a deportation order by Canada Immigration and Border Services a few years back. During that time, Priscilla was going through a lot of challenges that unfortunately led her into attempted suicide acts. She involuntarily jumped from a 3rd floor apartment building. By God’s grace she survived but the accident left her with so many injuries and medical complications. At the time of the statement release, Munyaradzi stated that she is currently admitted at the Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, AB Canada where she is fighting for her recovery under the Canada Boarder Service remand conditions, awaiting deportation to Zimbabwe.
Mr Madzinga further stated that Kudakwashe has now been presented with a fighting chance by Canada Immigration and Border Services. She is now eligible to apply for a Pre Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA). The $5000 target was to cover an accrued balance in legal fees. More donations are still welcome to cover future fees as she continues to battle for a chance to one day freely reside in Canada and contribute to the Canadian community, society and nation at large. Thank you to all who have /and will contribute towards this cause. This is what brings us together, the spirit of oneness, unity, and bearing each others burdens as one people, one nation. United we stand, united we thrive, united we rise.
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Meet Mather Fox
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Independent Beauty Consultant & Attraction Marketing Strategist.
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y name is Mather Fox born and raised in Zimbabwe. I live in Edmonton, Canada. I am an Independent Beauty Consultant/Attraction Marketing Strategist.
son. I love recommending products that works to help my clients achieve clear, glowing and healthy skin and flawless makeup. I personally use the products from head to toe.
I have been an Independent Beauty Consultant since 2006. I help women build their confidence. I help them to look and feel good using our products. I also bring in and train new Independent Beauty Consultants who wants to start a beauty career.
My clients loves the: a) Personal service and custom recommendations at my studio or their home b) Our 100% satisfaction money back guarantee c) Control over their beauty experience d) Convenient delivery to their home or office e) Shop online, over the phone, via e-mail or oneon one f) Free delivery for qualified orders within Canada
My journey started when a friend of mine asked me to try a Mary Kay foundation. During those days it was hard to find a foundation that matches our skin tone. This particular foundation matched my skin tone perfectly. A week later an Independent Beauty Consultant came to my house and gave me a free skin consultation. I tried the products and loved them and immediately became a client. A week later I was a brand new Independent Beauty Consultant. I did not know what I was doing but was willing to learn. Before Mary Kay I was very miserable and hated my job. I was attracted to this career because of the products, the freedom, flexibility and the money. I stayed because I fell in love with the products and the relationships I have built with my clients and sister Consultants. Because of who I constantly surround myself with, I am constantly growing as a per-
My advise to people who want to start a business is, first know what you want. Do your market research and see if there is a need for what you do. Study your craft and know what you are doing. Be confident in yourself, the business, the products and services you provide. Be clear of your ideal
clients. Do not waste time chasing after potential clients. Learn the art of attracting your ideal clients.
I can be found on Face book and LinkedIn as Mather Fox or through my Face book group Beauty by Mather Fox or Instagram as Beauty experience Mather Fox My cell is 14033505052
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My Name is ...
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Dickson Maiden & I’m an entrepreneur
Dickson Maiden finds his passion through purpose, Purpose seen through the lives he touches through his inspiring words of motivation. Dickson Maiden is not a stranger to struggling and striving through adversity to come up on top. Born in Zimbabwe and raised by a strong African Woman who never took NO for an answer. In 2007, at twenty years of age Dickson and his family moved to Canada and settled in Montreal, a drastic change in both culture and weather. Within six months he found a job in customer services and later moved to landscaping. That is when he made up his mind that he would never settle for a 9 to 5 job all his life. In 2010 he relocated to Edmonton and he started his own side gig on part time basis while working full time. Long story short, Dickson quickly realised that landscaping was not the ideal business idea for him. He wanted something that touches people’s lives and more fulfilling and that is how decided to pursue an opportunity in the Financial Industry. We’ve all probably heard someone talk on social media about their “hustle” or “side gig.” It is in style; and it makes sense. Gigs are now just a click or tap away on most of our devices, and a little extra money never hurts! Here are a few things to consider when starting up a side hustle. WHAT ARE YOUR SIDE HUSTLE GOALS? We typically think of a side hustle as being an easy way to score a little extra cash. But they can sometimes be gateways into bigger things. Do you have skills that you would like to develop into a fulltime career? A passion that you can turn into a business.
Or do you just need some serious additional income to pay down debt? These considerations can help you determine how much time and money you invest into your gig and what gigs to pursue. WHAT ARE YOUR MARKETABLE SKILLS? Some gigs do not require many skills beyond a serviceable car and a driver’s license. But others can be great outlets for your hobbies and skills. Love writing? Start freelancing on your weekends. Got massive gains from hours at the gym and love the outdoors? Start doing moving jobs in your spare time. You might be surprised by the demand for your passions! KEEP IT REASONABLE Burnout is no joke. Some people thrive on 80-hour work week between job and side hustle, but don’t feel pressured to bite off more than you can chew. Consider how much you are willing to commit to your gigs and do not exceed that limit. One great thing about side hustles is their flexibility. You choose your level of commitment, you find the work, and your success can depend on how much you put in. Consider your goals and inventory your skills to get there—and start hustling now! What are you waiting for? Connect with me on all social media platforms @ dicksonmaiden.
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THE POWER OF MAKING THE FIRST STEP
Do not despise the day of humble beginnings.
“The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the next best time is now.”
friends or family who inspire, motivate, encourage and have a positive impact in your life. People are not really in need of instructors, rather they are in need of influencers. An instructor who is unable to positively influence a desired outcome becomes he first step towards getting anywhere an obstruct-er. Good leaders make other greater or doing anything is to decide that you leaders. are not going to stay where you are. The key word here being “DECIDE”. Making Here are some key points on how to win the mind decisions is key in overcoming forces that prohibit battle many from making the first step. Thus said, the first step towards a positive change is more conceptual 1) BELIEVE IN YOURSELF before it becomes physical. The ability to take that It is hard to take a first step if you do not believe first step and overcome fear and doubt can only be in yourself. If you believe in yourself, anything effectively implemented by fixing ones conceptual is possible. The truth is that many have been conditioned throughout their lives to doubt pattern, transforming the mind. themselves. We must re-train ourselves to get rid of our fears and self-doubt in order to build self-esteem WINNING THE MIND BATTLE A battle is first won or lost in the mind, especially and self-confidence. Everything you have in your life the one of taking the first step into uncharted waters, is a result of your belief in yourself and the belief that be it starting a business, buying a property, investing, it’s possible. Learning how to believe in yourself will getting into marriage, choosing a career path, or open up endless possibilities in your life. ... READ PART TWO IN THE NEXT ISSUE. something as simple as deciding to overcome a
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challenge. No matter how difficult a challenge can be, it takes a decision to settle, give up, or concede. The battle starts and is won first in the mind. The reason why many people fail to take action towards their dreams is usually not due to their inability to do so, rather due to the state of their mind. A limited mindset produces a limited life. A discouraged mind dissolves the will power and soul drive to overcome challenges and create solutions. That is why it is essential to surround yourself with people be they
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The Fix Inc (Hair Salon)
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he Fix Inc. Beauty Salon is conveniently located on East end of London, Ontario in Canada. It is owned and operated by a dynamic duo of women, Angel Tsiga and Joyce Horrace, who are both graced with beauty and brains. Founded in September 2019, the purple door store front is eye-catching and inviting. As you enter the Salon, you are greeted with a red-carpet welcome, and a warm smile. The atmosphere is elegant and spacious and smells of everything nice. Your eyes are quickly drawn to the dazzling mirrors at the stations, little crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and the beautiful art on the back wall, of a glamourous lady with noticeably beautiful full lips, and a wave of hair covering one eye. The colors on
Texas to Toronto, then moving to London Ontario, the demographic changed significantly. There were many services that were easily accessible to people of color that we did not have the luxury of accessing locally. Most of the people in our black community travelled to Toronto or Detroit for products and services or simply ordered everything online. We saw the desperate need to fill this gap and ceased the opportunity. Our biggest inspiration however was to set a leading example for our children. Showing them that, they can do whatever they set their minds to do. We are two single hard-working mothers, raising boys and we wanted to leave a legacy for them.
this wall canvas pick up the theme of elegence in this beautiful Salon. The big Barber sign above the station beside it alerts men that they too are welcome here. What inspired you to go into this line of business? It all started with a conversation in Joyce’s living room regarding the frustration of waiting in line for hours to get the boys hair cuts, and the discomfort of having to sit in between a stranger’s legs to get our hair braided. Having both migrated from Dallas,
How did you go about starting your business? A few months after our conversation, Joyce called me to do her hair (it is a talent I had discovered and mastered over the years after moving to North America). When I left her house, she called me and said, “Lets do this!” with great conviction. I laughed because I knew we both did not have that kind of money to start a business, but I agreed anyway. We did our research and though I could do hair,
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I still needed certification, so I enrolled in an elite hairdressing course. That was brutal. Working, studying and being a mom, but it had to be done. Along side that, we started looking for used salon equipment online. We visited thrift stores purchased things and altered and revamped them to suit the look we were going for. We did not allow our lack of capital to deter us. We used the little money we had, and with some help from family and friends we gathered everything we needed to open our salon. How are you two a dynamic duo? Joyce and I are a dynamic duo because we compliment each other so well. The one thing that keeps us grounded is our strong faith in God. He has brought us this far. Joyce comes from a Project Management background, so she is very professional, organised and effective when and it comes to meeting targets, she is also very goal oriented. I on the other hand am very laid back, so this in a way, was a lot of pressure for me. So, I would get frustrated a lot. The one thing I learned through venturing into business was mastering effective communication skills between myself and my business partner. We had to look beyond our friendship put emotions aside and focus on the project as a major co-operation. My background is Management in Sales and Marketing and Mental Health. Bringing to the table creativity and great marketing strategies for our products. Considering the nature of our business where we constantly talk to clients some who like to share their personal stories. My experience and expertise in mental health wellness with additional training in Naloxone first Aid, Safe talk and Assist, puts me in a better position to understand our clients from all walks of life. We took stock of our strengths and weaknesses and now use them to our advantage. I am great with people, and she is great with the administrative side of things so that keeps us both accountable and the business afloat. We strongly
believe in each others’ abilities and push each other to achieve our goals and leave the rest to God. Tell us about your services: Our salon currently offers a variety of hair services including braiding, loc maintenance, relaxers and texturing, hair treatments, color and cuts. We also supply and install premium quality human hair extensions. We have recently added Ombre Brows to our M a k e - U p Services, and we are working towards becoming a One Stop Beauty Service Salon with the addition of our Nail and Facial Spa soon. We offer Birthday, Prom and Wedding Specials. Feel free to contact us for more information. Due to Covid19, we are temporarily looking into expanding our services to home visits on a need’s basis, this is highly dependent on provincial guidelines. Customer satisfaction and their safety are our biggest priority. How do people get in touch with you? You can visit our store at 2-725 Hamilton road London Ontario, or visit our website https://thefixincbeauty.com and you can also follow us on Facebook @thefixincbeauty and Instagram @thefixincbeauty. What advise would you give aspiring entrepreneurs? Think it, Dream it, Do it. Starting a business comes with its own challenges, you have to shut out the noise. Believe in yourself and your abilities. Do not relay solely on people to give you the advice and the tools you need to start, do your research. You don’t always need a loan to get started, use what you have, be resourceful get a second job if you must. Most opportunities come once you are in the game. There is a great reward in putting in 100% of your effort in everything you do. Lean into your faith and believe that God created you for a greater purpose. You can to this.
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oreblessing Productions is a professional wedding videography and lifestyle photography team. Operating out of Toronto, Calgary and Dallas, our team is committed to serving and providing an exceptional customer experience. From the first phone call to the final touches of your product, you can expect friendly assistance, courteous treatment, and quality services. With our soft natural videography style, we capture the genuine joy and candid moments that you will remember for the rest of your lives. We learn your story, what makes you unique as a couple and encapsulate the energy and beauty of your special day. Our lifestyle photography focuses on creating a custom plan and package for your corporate event, company branding, engagements or family event. For all booking inquiries please visit our website www.MoreblessingProductions.com Let’s get to know each more! You can follow me on the follow social media platforms: Instagram @MoreblessingProductions FaceBook @Moreblessing Productions Twitter @MoreblessingPro Be blessed, Moreblessing Munangwa Founder | Moreblessing Productions www.MoreblessingProductions.com Cell: 647.216.3587
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andra Chuma is speaker, podcast host, entrepreneur and award-winning documentary filmmaker, who believes that our greatest responsibility in this world is to share the stories that create possibility for others. She is the founder of NDINI, a platform to inspire, educate and entertain; and to encourage all women to believe in who they are and what they’re truly capable of. She is also the founder of Woman on Fire Summit, which is a high-energy event which is all about inspiration, transformation, connection and entertainment. Sandra graduated from Columbia Journalism School with a master’s degree with honours in Multimedia Journalism & Documentary Filmmaking. She was selected
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as the inaugural Documentary Fellow during her time there. Prior to attending Columbia University, Sandra was the founder and chief strategist for a global IT and management consulting company. For more than 15 years, Sandra’s mission has been to bring awareness to stories that celebrate our infinite potential. Inspirational and always approachable, Sandra brings a refreshing approach to connecting with her community. Through multimedia content, live events, mentorships, and merchandise, Sandra’s mission is to ignite every woman’s inner fire, so they can reach for the ‘more’ they were meant to have; and to inspire them to create better futures for themselves and their communities.
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ABOUT ‘NDINI’ remember as a child sitting around the fire and hearing my grandmothers telling folktales, or “ngano” as I knew them. Their stories were always hopeful – telling me that I was meant for so much more. They planted in me the belief that ‘more’ is always possible. But when I moved to England, and then eventually to Canada, that was not the story I heard about what it meant to be an African woman. What I heard was a stereotypical narrative focused on poverty, conflict and famine. I knew that as Africans we needed to tell our own narrative. I created the NDINI platform to celebrate the stories of creativity, resilience, advocacy, and achievement that remind us of the true heart of Africa, and the true heart of success: uplifting others. I’ve been blessed to interview extraordinary women who have achieved the impossible, simply because they believed that they could. I’ve been inspired. I’ve been enlightened. I’ve been humbled and in awe.
And here’s what their stories have taught me: Your circumstances do not define you. Your failures do not define you. Your doubters do not define you. YOU define you. Every day, you get to decide whether you’d rather share your gifts and ideas with the world, or listen to the fears that question them. You get to choose faith—in yourself, in the goodness of others, in your power to make a difference. And you get to tell the world: I am meant for more. I AM more. NDINI means ‘I am’ in Shona. It is a multimedia platform and inclusive community that provides inspiration, encouragement, and education. Together, we’re showing women what’s possible when they own their voices and ignite the power that’s within. Follow NDINI on social media: Facebook: @ndinimedia – https://www.facebook. com/NDINImedia/ Instagram - @ndinimedia – https://www.instagram. com/NDINImedia/ Twitter - @ndinimedia - https://www.twitter.com/ NDINImedia/ YouTube – NDINI Media h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / c h a n n e l / U C PJ1nOCZQQuf0WxvoZs2gBg Website – www.ndini.com
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BE REAL, YOU AREN’T THAT VALUABLE… YET.
you deserve better? Aren’t you tired of saying that people do not see your worth? At some point you may have to look deep within through the reflection in the mirror and see why exactly you have been singing the same song and yet the way you feel you should be treated, seen or valued should correspond with how you see yourself, and yet you always seem to miss the mark. At some point you are going to have ome say that value is relative, and that is to learn something new about yourself and about the quite true. However, there are some basic principles you may have been missing along the way, principles regarding how to be valuable, more because it is quite true that value is relative, but not so in relation to business, in relation to your relative to how you see yourself really, but relative to Purpose and in relation to your life as a whole. Some those to whom their perception of you matters the of these Principles can be applied to relationships, most to you. Basically what that means is that you to business deals, to brand building and in all other should stop feeling entitled, value is not demanded, areas of your life. I mean,aren’t you tired saying that or even taken, it’s given.
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The journey to true value is when you notice, acknowledge and then build the bridge between how people view you and how you feel they should see you. Being real about the fact that there is a gap between how you should be treated and how you are treated. And then when you see the gap, you do not build it by demanding attention, by reiterating times without number how you are the best fit for a person, a job or any opportunity for that matter. Instead, you withdraw, temporarily so, and start the process of adding value to yourself. Now, this edition is not focusing much on attaining value for personal relationships, although usually one elevation of value often trickles down to all other areas of your life any-ways, but no, this edition is to give you some tips on adding value to yourself in the Business/Career world. KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE. The first step is definitely getting to know who you are as an individual, performing a self assessment of who you are CURRENTLY, since we are always evolving and growing. Seeing who you have grown to become, your likes, dislikes, your dreams and visions, but also looking at the more practical things like your current qualifications, financial standing versus your responsibilities, you current challenges you are facing. This is extremely crucial so that you do not build from an unrealistic, idealistic foundation, but from where you really are. Are you
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MAKE INFORMATION YOUR BEST FRIEND, Now that you have known who you are and what you would like to pursue, and you have cancelled all other opportunities that seems awesome, but are not for you or you aren’t qualified for yet, the next step is to then take all of the ideas you have in your mind and then you put them down in writing and then you can start pursuing your dreams. The good thing about the age we are living in is that information has never been so accessible, and although people can tell you that you do not know about a business or a profession, what they can never tell you is that you will never know. Develop yourself and your skill, learn both the formal and informal rules of your Industry, be the go-to person who has all the answers, or at least knows where to find them, because trust me, the difference between you and your competition, aside from access to different resources is access to information, you are one idea, one process, one Application, one Diploma/Degree, Professional Certification away from being better than your KNOW WHO YOU ARE NOT. nearest competitor. If you know your industry What corresponds with this then is knowing who you and know it well, you are able to speak confidently are NOT. Knowing who you are not can help so that to prospective clients/customers, you are able to you do not waste time, energy or resources pursuing mitigate a lot of risk because a lot of people out there what you are no longer interested in, what you are not are willing to share their experiences in your field qualified/trained for, or what you are generally not of interest, and for 13.99 or whatever the e-book/ keen in doing. Learning to say no to opportunities podcast cost to access, you can learn enough to help that do not serve what you want to do or who you you avoid millions of dollars worth of mistakes, want to me can help save you a lot of time. Realising wasted resources, dead-end paths and irretrievable that there are a lot of great ideas out there, multiple, time. Always stay on top of your industry trends but not every one of the ideas your family, friends or because what you can offer better than others is your even social media suggest are the ones to pursue, that way to gaining, and maintaining value in the market. way you do not end up in different areas depending on who suggested the idea or what is trending. The other side of the coin is one of the hardest things to BE CONSISTENT AND TRUST WORTHY. admit to yourself; that you just aren’t valuable to the Speaking of maintaining value, there is no way I people you want to be valuable to, that your dream could end this without mentioning that consistency Company really isn’t losing much by not having you and integrity are always the test of those who as a part of their Team because you aren’t as qualified succeed or fail in the pursuit of adding and keeping as they would want, or that your business isn’t really personal value in their businesses/professional catering to people in a way that leaves them thinking Careers. Consistency builds trust which in turn about you. Knowing who you are not is a great brings return customers/clients and opens more way of being able to realistic and bring you down doors of opportunities for you. Keeping your word to earth, which is a great place to plant real seeds and delivering on your promises, being the go-to in fertile ground,because though we may be super person, not only because you know so much, but enthusiastic about how much value we feel we bring, because you always deliver will help you grow from building sand castles in the air has not quote proven making money to creating long lasting wealth. They to be profitable, and part of the journey of growth say it takes a lifetime to build trust but a moment to in value is when you point out who you are not, not break it, and breaking trust in a world ruled by the so that you see yourself as less than, but you see an power of reviews could be extremely detrimental to opportunity to become and to attain the value that the growth of your Brand/Business/Career. I often you want from others. wondered how certain companies made it in business a student with some College loans to pay off? Are you a newly wedded couple saving for a house? Are you in between jobs? Under-qualified or qualified in a field you are no longer interested in pursuing? Knowing who you are, and where you are in life will help set realistic goals to increase your value in the Business/Professional World, because like it or not, a complete human being is one that has more than just dreams, but costs incurred and responsibilities that come along the way, and wisdom then requires you to pursue your dreams with full knowledge and accommodation of the corresponding responsibilities that also come along. Being real with who you are, who you have become, the weaknesses that need developing, the qualifications that may need pursuing, is not an act of self hate or self pity even,but an act of self love and self reflection, which is always good for building a better future for yourself and for those you care about.
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selling ridiculously high priced items in a world of innumerable options, and the answer I drew out was people do not always pay for the product itself more than they do for the peace of mind of knowing what and when to expect a product or service they purchased. A lot of people tend to fail, having pursued qualifications for positions, and having been given the contract/job/ loan, to deliver on consistency and accountability, and then suddenly the gift that has brought you before great people will be lost for a lack of integrity and consistency. I hope the pointers above ignited a part of you that may have been slightly annoyed when I mentioned that you really aren’t considered that valuable as you thought you were, but then I hope you were able to visualize and point out an area that you realistically may need to work on and improve, because at the end of the day, no one is entitled to value, you do not just become valuable because you are pretty, handsome, you have to offer real value in order to be regarded as valuable in a certain industry/profession, which in turn increases the value in your bank account, because one universal wealth building truth is that anyone will pay for real Value. BY PASTOR PRIMROSE
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The Iceberg iIlusion of Success
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uccess seldom looks simpler on the surface, yet all the hard work is hidden beneath what we see. This does not only apply to wealth and/or financial success; but also towards other areas of life.
many underlying essential factors. Success is a sum of hard work, persistence, failure, Sacrifice, Dedication, Discipline, Disappointments, and more. Success though very enjoyable, attaining it requires humility, patience and at times long suffering.
What then is success?
Secrets to Success
By definition success is simply the “accomplishment of an aim or purpose. Ignorantly success has become primer-illy attached to money and wealth. Yet one can be poor and still very successful or very wealthy yet unsuccessful. Success is then only truly measured against the goals set by the individual trying to attain it, meaning l cannot take my goals and define them as someone else”s goals or measure of success. Having said that, success seldom appears easy to attain from the surface, yet it is mostly a product of
1) When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Creative. Extremely successful people make the impossible possible. ... 2) Don’t Be Great. Be Consistently Good. ... 3) Use Rejection As Motivation. ... 4) Working Hard Is The Best Way To Network. ... 5) Don’t Wait For Permission. ... 6) If You Can’t Be #1, Be Clever. ... Sum Up.
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Meet Business woman Cynthia Mufandaedza-Moyo
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ynthia Mufandaedza of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories was born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe and moved to the United States of America in 2000 then moved to Canada in 2005. In 2011 Cynthia, her husband Randy Moyo and two girls Ashley and Michelle Moyo moved from Toronto, ON to Yellowknife, where they now call home. Cynthia is the owner of Dash Event Designs and Rentals and Co-Owner of YK Best Movers which she owns with her husband Randy. In 2018 Cynthia was elected to serve the residents of Yellowknife as the First Black City Councillor for the City of Yellowknife as well as being the First Elected black person in the Northwest Territories. Cynthia also sits as a Board of Director for the Stanton Territorial Hospital Foundation where she is passionate about the Foundation’s cause and is always excited to give back to the community and the North. In 2014, Cynthia started Dash Event Designs and Rental. She is a Certified Event Designer (which includes drapery, props, balloon art as well as a Certified Floral Designer. In December 2017, Dash Event Designs and Best Movers opened their commercial building build from scratch. This is now Headquarters to the two companies. Dash Event Designs and Rentals has been recognised in the community of Yellowknife and beyond for their outstanding designs and continues to grow their market share in Yellowknife and beyond. In February 2020, Cynthia was invited to attend The Event Designers Masters competition in Hollywood Florida were some of her designs won in the competition. To her fellow Zimbabweans, Cynthia encourages everyone to never stop trying, to never give up, and to never let anyone steal your passion or your dream. Sometimes it looks and feels impossible, but if your heart and mind are set on it. Keep working on it, hard work always pays off.
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I AM NTOMBI MADONGO ENTREPRENEUR & MAKE UP ARTIST
rewarding to see the look of satisfaction on clients’ faces. I decided to apply to the Cosmetics Techniques and Management program at Seneca College in Toronto, Ontario where I currently reside. I just completed with a 4.0 GPA. During my studies, I have been building my portfolio and putting my skills to practise by accepting piece jobs from friends and family, which led me to new clients as well.
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I believe we are all beautifully made, and as a make up artist, my goal is to enhance every client’s beauty while increasing their confidence and bringing out their inner beauty. My recent studies have sharpened my skills and artistry and I am ready to give you the face beat that you desire or have dreamed of for your next event or just a no-occasion self-care gift to yourself or your loved ones. My advice to those who want to start their business would be to just get started. Get your foot in the water because there’s no such thing as the perfect time. Put yourself out there and don’t be afraid to ask family and friends to share your business handles. Always be open to learning and growing as you build your business in order to stay ahead of the game. Please feel free to view a sample of my work on my Instagram page @beatbytoms and feel free to dm me for inquiries/ bookings. I just started a YouTube Channel @honeytoms where I share my expertise as well as makeup tips and tricks, please subscribe and share. Thank you for reading, I look forward to serving you if you are in the GTA
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ecause there aren’t enough male voices being heard in the Zimbabwean Community, home and beyond, because you did not know you needed a good laugh, a good dose of uncensored opinions and male perspective to some of the most trending and relevant topics affecting our Zimbabwean Community, and because, I mean, why not? From the heart of the genetic pool of handsome, opinionated and seriously funny Zimbabwean young men, we bring you, Brothers with Voices, a Social Media based Video-cast and Podcast, starring Batsirai Mhuka, Christopher Mfarinya and Kudzai Ndoro coming soon to your Facebook News-feed! Like our Facebook Page and don’t miss out! https://www.facebook.com/brotherzwithvoices/
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New Single Rumbidzwayi By Dorcas Tabeth Now Out What is your birth name? My name is Dorcas Tabeth What brought about the name you now use as an artist? Dorcas Tabeth is name which was given to my father in a vision when my mother was pregnant. What drew you to the music industry? From a very young age I enjoyed singing but I was terrible at it. Who are you inspired by? I’m inspired by the Holy Spirit.
what would that message be? Know God for yourself don’t let anyone in the name of “man or woman of god” deceive you into doing what God said you should do. I believe that God has always taken care of that area because each time I try, I fail. What is your favourite part about this line of work? My favourite part is seeing people receive Jesus into their lives and staying true to the call. I don’t have the list favourite because it’s all a process and I love learning. How many siblings are you in your family, Kumusha ndekupi, do you have a family of your own? We are 6 children, 4boys and 2 girls. I’m from Masvingo. I do have a family of my own. I’m married to Apostle K.C (Kudzaishe Blessing Chimbari Snr.)
What’s an average day like for you? As a wife, mom of 2 children and our little one being 5 months old, minister and business woman, an average day for me is quite interesting but I What advice would you have for someone wantenjoy doing all these especially with my husband ing to follow in your footsteps? it’s so easy. Follow God not me because he doesn’t make mistakes and His ways are perfect. Jesus says “I am Is there any upcoming projects, albums, if so the way, the truth and the life”. So follow God. when should we expect them and what is the album name? What is your favourite food? Oh for sure, we are working on another single Any food that tastes good is my favourite hahaha which will be coming out soon and it’s titled We worship you. Are you on any social media platforms and what If you didn’t become a musician, what would you be doing right now? I would have been in the army What do you feel is the best song you’ve ever released and why? The best is yet to come so watch out If you had one message to give to your fans,
are they? Yes we are on social media platforms ---------
How do people get in touch with you for bookings? People can get in touch with our management team through our email kaybethmedia@gmail. com
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The Zimbabwean Culture(s) Zimbabwe has many different cultures, which may include beliefs and ceremonies. Zimbabwe is named after Great Zimbabwe, the twelfth- to fifteenthcentury stone-built capital of the Rozwi Shona dynasty. The name is thought to derive from dzimba dza mabwe (“great stone houses”) or dzimba waye (“esteemed houses”).
Food Customs at Ceremonial Occasions. Roasted and stewed meat is the food of celebrations; an ox, cow, or goat may be slaughtered in the rural areas, depending on the significance of the event, and may be accompanied by rice. Beer made from millet usually is prepared by women, and roasted groundnuts are served on special occasions.
Cultural and religious traditions among the Shona, Ndebele and smaller groups of Tonga, Shangaan and Venda have similarities in regard to marriage practices and the belief in supernatural ancestors. All those groups called on the support of the spirit world in the struggle for independence, which was achieved in 1980. European culture and values indelibly shaped the urban and rural landscapes, particularly in terms of the use of space, and the structure and practice of government. Black Zimbabweans have assimilated more white Zimbabwean culture than vice versa. In these distinct cultures, which generally are referred to as African and European, the most obvious differences are economic. While the white minority lost political power after Independence, it has retained a disproportionate share of economic resources.
Gender Roles and Statuses Division of Labor by Gender. The roles of men and women in farming are determined by a land tenure system in which men are allocated land in the communal areas and own most of the land in the commercial areas. Both men and women work the smallholdings in the communal areas, and women are responsible for domestic work. About 70 percent of women are smallholder farmers, compared with 35 percent of men. Commercial farmers rely on hired labor, both male and female. Only in the agricultural sector of the formal economy do women outnumber men; this includes commercial farms and agroprocessing activities.
Many enterprises in the informal sector are based on women’s traditional economic activities, such as gardening, raising poultry, and baking, to supplement Geography household income. The informal sector has grown A land-locked country of 242,700 square miles considerably because of retrenchment in the formal 390,580 square kilometers between the Zambezi sector and a decline in household income and is a River to the north and the Limpopo River to the crucial source of income for many households. south, it is bordered by Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia. Most of the country Men predominate as government representatives is a high to middle veld plateau with extensive areas and civil servants, from the cabinet to the village of wooded savanna and a temperate climate; the low and from ministries to district councils. About 15 veld of the Limpopo and the Zambezi Valley is hotter percent of members of the House of Assembly are and has less rain. On the Mozambique border, the women. Political leadership is male-dominated, only mountainous area, the Eastern Highlands, runs although there is a growing challenge to this system from Nyanga in the north to Chimanimani in the from organizations seeking to raise more women to south. Rainfall is higher in the north of the Eastern influential decision-making positions. Highlands and lower in the Zambezi Valley and the low veld. The Relative Status of Women and Men. According to the constitution, men and women The capital, Harare, is located in Mashonaland, are equal. However, in terms of the law there are which covers the eastern two-thirds of the country many areas where women are discriminated against, and is the area where most Shona-speaking people such as laws governing the conditions of part-time live. The second city, Bulawayo, is in Matabeleland in work, inheritance law, and the fact that brideprices the west, where most Ndebele-speaking people live. ( lobola ) are still allowed. In a recent setback for women’s rights, in April 1999 the Supreme Court,
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in an inheritance dispute, ruled that women cannot 4.76 persons. be considered equal to men before the law because of African cultural norms. Precedence was given to Authority customary law over the constitution on the basis of a is vested in men, and wisdom is vested in age. After clause in the constitution that allows for certain marrying, a man assumes domestic authority as the household head, but in wider family affairs the elders are more influential. A woman also gains authority Marriage, Family, and Kinship and respect with age, and newly married daughtersin-law take over much of the housework and help in Marriage. the fields. Assistance continues after a daughter-inThrough marriage a family ensures its survival law has established her own house nearby. and continuation into the next generation. Shona, Ndebele, Shangaan, and Venda are patrilineal Inheritance. societies in which descent is through the male In customary marriages, all property rights during line and after marriage a women moves into her marriage or after divorce or death belong to the man. husband’s home. The Tonga people are matrilineal, Disposition of the estate and guardianship of children and the husband moves to the home area of his are determined by male relatives of the husband. wife. Patrilocal or virilocal residence rarely applies Women may retain property that is traditionally in urban areas, but most urban families have a associated with their domestic role, such as kitchen smallholding that is the rural home of the husband utensils, and one of the implications of patrilocal and wife. residence that has carried into contemporary Two types of marriage are recognized under the law. urban life is that immovable property is regarded Customary marriages are potentially polygynous as the man’s property. Although changes in the law and legal for black Zimbabweans only and usually recognize a woman’s contribution, it is difficult for are dissolved only by death (divorce is rare). Civil a woman to claim rights to property in the face of marriages are monogamous and can be dissolved family opposition. Wills are rare, although they by death or divorce. Customary marriages are the override customary law. In civil marriages ended by more common form. Arranged marriages are rare, divorce or death, wives and widows have the right although families on both sides are heavily involved to a share of the husband’s estate, although the same in marriage negotiations, which include deciding difficulties apply. on the brideprice to be paid by the husband to Kin Groups. the woman’s family; thus, a wife and her children belong to the husband and are affiliated with his kin. Relationships with maternal kin (or, in the case of Marriage gives women status and access to land, the Tonga, paternal kin) are important; although and unmarried men and women are rare. Polygyny contact may be infrequent, the relationship is is still widespread, although it is declining as land normally a close one. Therefore, the wider kin group constraints and lower incomes are encouraging of an extended family can be very extensive. smaller households. Divorce is not common and carries a stigma, especially for women. Domestic Unit. In rural areas the family unit is composed of the husband, the wife or wives, children, and members of the extended family. In urban areas, households are smaller, with a tendency toward a nuclear family of the husband, the wife, and children. In polygynous families, each wife has her own house and a share of a field. Households usually are defined in terms of a domestic unit of the wife, the children, and other dependents; therefore, a polygynous family and a wider extended family living together may consist of two or more households. The average household has
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THE MOYO CHIRANDU TOTEM
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ll individuals of the Moyo Chirandu totem are one and the same people and have one source of existence. The major variants of Moyo Chirandu, which comprise the Moyo Chirandu Varozvi, Moyo Chirandu VaDuma, Moyo Chirandu Dhewa etc are mere descriptions that came about because of the various experiences of these various groupings of the totem. THE FIRST THREE BANTU GROUPS OF PEOPLE TO COME INTO ZIMBABWE WERE AS FOLLOWS: a) The very first Bantu group to cross the Zambezi River from the North East i.e., from Nubia and the Kingdom of Kemet, which comprises areas around present day Ethiopia/Sudan and Egypt were the Tonga, whose totemic symbol is the Lion of the Tau or Dau totem. The Lion mutupo of the Tonga must not be confused with that of the people of Chirimuhanzu near Masvingo (referred to through their
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praise poem of Mhazi) or that of most people in Chivi near Masvingo, whose chidawo is Murambwi and other various Lion totem zvidawos, like Sipambi. The Tonga Lion is completely different from the Mhazi Lion of Chirimuhanzu and or Murambwi Lion of Chivi and or Sipambi Lion, also of Chivi as the Lions of Chirimuhanzu, Chivi and other Lions as they depict totems have their own completely different historical origins, which are divorced from the origins of the Tonga Lion mutupo. In fact, all these other different Lion zvidawos, like Mhazi, Murambwi, Sipambi etc are somehow related, but are not related to the Tonga Lion. The Tonga crossed the Zambezi into Zimbabwe around 300 and 400 AD. b) The next Bantu group to cross the Zambezi was the Dziva/Hungwe/Kalanga. They arrived around 800 AD also coming from the same North East where the Tonga originated. This group’s mutupo comprised Fish and the fish eagle bird, the Hungwe,
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which is today’s national Zimbabwe bird found on various statutory documents and emblems in Zimbabwe. They are also associated with water (dziva) and the east where the sun comes from (kalanga). c) The third and last Bantu group to cross the Zambezi into Zimbabwe also from North East was the Shoko Mbire group. Their Paramount Chief was called Mwene Mbire or simply Nembire. This group arrived around 1000 AD. Their totem was Shoko Matarira Chirongo or Mukanya, which simply means baboon/monkey essentially meaning their totem/mutupo is the baboon/monkey. This Shoko Mbire group and all its offshoots is the group responsible for the making of the vast Great Zimbabwe Empire, including the Great Zimbabwe City, which became the capital city of Zimbabwe and is in fact the de facto capital city of Zimbabwe even today, albeit the de jure capital city of Zimbabwe is Harare. Again this anomaly is mired in unforgivable colonial carelessness and sheer racism and disregard of other people’s idiosyncrasies and divinity, which has resulted in our Zimbabwean-ness being tampered around with by colonisers to the extent of utterly annoying and criminal distortion. It is from this third group, The Shoko Mbire group that the Moyo Chirandu people originate; all of them be they Moyo Chirandu Duma or Moyo Chirandu Rozvi because there was never Moyo Chirandu Duma and or Moyo Chirandu Rozvi until certain events, which shall be explained later happened to the Moyo Chirandu people ending up with these unnecessary differentiations. These events show that the terms Duma, Rozvi, Dhewa etc. are mere descriptions of events, which resulted in the same Moyo Chirandu people being described as Rozvi and or Duma or Dhewa and or any other variants of the Moyo Chirandu out there, which is really meaningless as all of these variants are all one; Moyo Chirandu. From the onset, therefore, it has to be clearly understood that all Moyos are Moyo Chirandu. The question of the variants such as Moyo Chirandu Duma, Moyo Chirandu Rozvi/Dhewa etc. are really unimportant and inconsequential, although it will be important to show how these variants came about.
In other words, as shall be clearly illustrated, it is correct for any Moyo Chirandu to refer to himself or herself as Murozvi or Muduma or Dhewa as these descriptions are exactly that. Mere descriptions that came about because of certain experiences that happened to the Moyo Chirandu people as a whole and are, therefore, inconsequential to the oneness of the Moyo Chirandu, thus, making any Moyo Chirandu a Muduma or a Murozvi or a Dhewa or any of the variants of Moyo Chirandu as every Moyo is a Moyo Chirandu, no matter what variant they have been erroneously taught to adhere to as that variant is a mere description, which is incapable of tearing itself away from the taproot and the origins; i.e., Moyo Chirandu. It should also be noted that there is only one Moyo Chirandu the world over and no other Moyo anything and all other Moyo derivatives anywhere under the sun compulsorily rally back to the original Moyo Chirandu. This is because of the uniqueness with which the totem Moyo Chirandu came about as shall be explained in this discussion. This clearly illustrates that there is no other Moyo anywhere except Moyo Chirandu whatever variants one wants to bring to this totem.The only other important thing to remember is that the Moyo Chirandu must never forget to add the term VapaMoyo when they refer to their female relatives (sisters, daughters, aunts) as they are, indeed, our VapaMoyo, our very loved ones who are very close to our hearts and it has been like that ab initio and will be like that ad infinitum. And every Moyo Chirandu person is reminded that at any event, function or gathering, no protocol is complete until honour and recognition is accorded to the Moyo Chirandu female relatives i.e., the aunts, sisters and daughters; i.e., VapaMoyo. Whether these female relatives are present or not, this honour and recognition must still be given even in abstentia in the event that no female relative is present. Any function that does not honour and recognise VapaMoyo is considered to be incomplete and, therefore, not recognised by God through our Godly spiritual ancestors thus; nullifying such a function no matter how important the function may be. So let it be known to all the Moyos that whether you want to call yourself Moyo Chirandu Duma or Moyo Chirandu Rozvi, you are wasting your time.
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You are Moyo Chirandu first and foremost. Duma, Rozvi or Dhewa etc. are mere descriptions of the same Moyo Chirandu people, so these are not differentiations at all, which make the Moyo Chirandu Duma any different from the Moyo Chirandu Rozvi or Moyo Chirandu Dhewa etc. because all these are the same Moyo Chirandu originating from the very same source. The Duma, Rozvi, Dhewa are mere descriptions of segments of the same Moyo Chirandu people, who originated from one source. To make it clearer; we can use the children of say Maredza as an example. One child of Maredza can become an accountant, the other one, an engineer, the other one a teacher and yet another one a medical doctor. The fact that these children have become varied professionals does not mean they have ceased to be Maredzas. They are still Maredzas even if one is an accountant, a teacher, an engineer etc. It will really be foolhardy for any of them to then say they are no longer a Maredza because they have become an accountant. That would be nonsensical because their profession does not in any way change them from their being a Maredza. Of course, the Maredza accountant cannot be the same person as the Maredza engineer. But what we are concerned about in this paper is not which Maredza is an accountant and which Maredza is an engineer. What we want to straighten is Maredza the engineer and Maredza the accountant are from the same source, the same Maredza. The accountant can, therefore, not say he/she is not
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a Maredza anymore because he/she is now an accountant. Neither can the Maredza engineer because the truth of the matter is that they are both Maredzas whether the one has become an engineer or an accountant. We want in this discussion to clarify the point and the fact that the Maredza children remain Maredza children whatever professions they become in life, and none of them must be heard to try and tout his or her profession so much as to elevate that profession above the Maredza family name to make the profession become almost like a family name unto itself because it’s not. It’s a mere profession. He/she remains a Maredza whatever profession they have become as a result of life’s experiences. That is the point we are straightening out. So that’s the same thing as the Moyo Chirandus. The terms Duma, Rozvi, Dhewa etc as they pertain to the Moyo Chirandus are mere descriptions just like the Maredzas, who have become accountants, engineers, doctors etc. It does not make them become something else other than Maredza. Neither does being described as Duma or Rozvi make that Moyo Chirandu become something else other than a Moyo Chirandu whether described as Duma, Rozvi, Dhewa or whatever. So what happened? How did Moyo Chirandu begin?
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Sour Milk Recipie
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Mukaka Wakakora Ingredients 1L Whole milk 1L Buttermilk 3lbs Sour cream 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt Put whole milk and buttermilk in a pot and bring to boil for 1hr - 1.5hrs. Allow the lumpy cream to separate from the water. Scoop the lumpy cream out with a strainer into a container and add sour cream and yogurt. Mix well and cover it. Leave the lumpy cream in a warm place for 24hrs or more to ferment. (The longer the time for fermentation the sharper the taste will be).
2ND METHOD: Ingredients 1LBattercream 3lbs Sour cream 3lbs Plain yogurt Put Buttermilk in a pot and bring to boil for 1hr 1.5hrs. Allow the lumpy cream to separate from water. Scoop the cream out with a strainer into a container and add plain yogurt and sour cream. Mix well and cover the container. Leave the lumpy cream in a warm place for 24 hrs or more to ferment.
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3RD METHOD Ingredients 2 cups powdered milk 2 cups warm water 2 cups hot water 3 tbsp.. organic yogurt Using a plastic tub that has a lid, add 2 cups of powdered milk. Add the warm water first and stir and then add the hot water. Add three tablespoons of yogurt and stir. Close the tub and cover it in a cloth and place in a warm place. If you live in cooler places you may want to double the cloth, the heat generated will help with the fermentation process.
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VIGNEA SUBTERRANEA / NYIMO BEAN (SH) / INDLUBU (N)
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ambara nuts come from West Africa. They are now widely grown throughout tropical Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Central and South America and some parts of Northern Australia, although its cultivation outside the African continent is rare. Nyimo beans are important for smallholders and their households because the nuts are an important source of food security. Unlike many other crops, they are not prone to total harvest failure in low and uncertain rainfall regions. Nyimo beans are widely distributed in the semi-arid zone of sub-Saharan Africa. In Zimbabwe, it is the third most important food legume after cowpea and groundnut. It is drought resistant, can tolerate high temperatures and is suitable for marginal soils where other leguminous crops cannot be grown. It makes very little demand on the soil and can grow without application of fertilisers. Harvesting nyimo beans is similar to harvesting groundnuts. The pods break off very easily and up to half of the pods can remain in the soil, thus hand collection is preferable. The plant is hand lifted and pulled exposing the nuts which grow beneath the ground. The nuts are then pulled off the plant. Harvesting small plots is often done over a period of time. The per-hectare yield is generally 300-600kg of dried seed
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April 22, 2020 Congratulating Apostle Dr Chengetayimufaro Lovemore & Prophetess Gnicquitah on their wedding anniversary.
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Another UK Based Zimbabwean Nurse Dies From Covid-19 A United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean health worker has succumbed to Covid-19, joining the fast-growing list of Zimbabwean front-line staffers who have lost to the virus in the country. Lill Sandie Mudzivare who was employed in the National Health Service died on Thursday after contracting the highly infectious novel corona-virus, It was not immediately established at the time of publishing the article whether or not the deceased had underlying health conditions. The news of Mudzivare’s passing was announced on social media by friends and family. A statement published on Face-book by a close relative confirming the death reads,
leaves behind 3 kids the youngest of whom is only 3. May her soul rest in eternal peace!!.’ While it is not quite clear how many UK based Zimbabwean nationals have succumbed to the deadly virus in the country, last month, the Zimbabwean embassy to Britain said that over 29 citizens had died at the time. Most of those who have died are front-line staffers in the fight against COVID-19
This also comes just a week after another Zimbabwean Covid-19 fatality was recorded in the country. The deceased was a health worker who had resumed work to assist in the fight against the outbreak. She died on the 1st of May at Royal London Hospital where ‘I come in tears as I announce she was admitted. She had reportthe sudden death of my cousin edly spent 21-days battling for her and friend Lill Sandie Mudzivare life on a ventilator at the same fawho succumbed to covid-19 in cility the early hours of this morning; a staff nurse within the NHS. She
3 WEEKS EARLIER UK NHS NURSE FELICITY HAD SUCCUMED TO COVID-19
According to a report by Zimbo Live-TV, Felicity Siyachitema, who was a nurse in the NHS, has sadly passed away after succumbing to Covid-19, friends have announced. She lived in London. Friend Zandile Zaza Ndlovu left the following message on Face-book: “It is hard enough when you read about the devastation that the Corona Virus has been doing globally. But when reality hits home, it hits us hardest. Today we have been robbed as a family of our beautiful sister Felicity Siyachitema. The shock and pain is too much. Words fail me. To your son, my little sister Lydia and big brother Freddy Sludge Siyachitema and mamomncane Smomo Jubane Siyachitema and family sithi duduzekani. Felly my sister, you fought the good fight. Your selfless deeds of trying to save lives during this pandemic will always be remembered. Rest in Power my sister.”
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UPDATE: New banknotes out The central bank of Zimbabwe RBZ announced it will introduce higher denominations of ZW$10 and ZW$20 totalling ZW$600 million within the next few weeks. The transacting public is struggling to access cash and is forced to buy the local currency at punitive premiums of as high as 50%. Currently, around ZW$1,4 billion in cash is circulating. The new notes will take the total to ZW$2 billion.
BREAKING: PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA EXTENDS LOCKDOWN INDEFINATELY President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the COVID-19-induced lockdown saying that it has to continue on Level 2 for an indefinite period. In his address to the nation this Saturday, He said: We shall have regular two-week interval reviews to assess progress or lack of it.
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DEPOSITORS will be able to withdraw up to $1 000 weekly starting next Tuesday, the same day when new $10 and $20 notes will be introduced into circulation, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) said yesterday. This is likely to excite the transacting public, which has endured cash shortages and buttresses the de-dollarisation path following adoption of the local currency last year.
2020, officially recorded 42 coroThe extension comes amid inten- navirus cases including 4 deaths. sified calls by some members of the public and the business community for the government to lift the lockdown which they say is worsening the preexisting socioeconomic crisis in the country. Meanwhile, some are of the view that prematurely lifting the lockdown might increase the number of coronavirus deaths and cases which might resultantly usher the country into turmoil as the health sector is collapsed. Zimbabwe now has, as of 15 May
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How to apply for a new Zimbabwean Passport in Canada The Zimbabwean embassy to Canada have made available the below information partaining to Zimbabwe Passport Applications. The applicant has to visit the Embassy in person for fingerprinting and authentication of documents. The appropriate forms will be issued to you upon your arrival. Consular hours: Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30am – 1pm (applications will be received before 12:30pm, closed on Canadian and Zimbabwean public holidays). No appointment required.
APPLICATION PROCESS The following original documents, plus clear photocopies, must be produced when applying for a passport: 5. 1. Passport (current or expired) 2. National Identity Card (plastic, metal, or green paper NID with attached photo and printed NID number) – order of names should be as they appear on the NID and Birth Certificate; spellings have to be consistent throughout; if names are not in the order as they appear on the NID and Birth Certificate, applicant has to regularize by either changing the order of names on the NID and Birth Certificate (NID cards are only issued in Zimbabwe) – note: NID is required for all applicants 16 yrs and older. 3. Birth Certificate (long version) – if you have a short birth certificate, you may obtain a long one by authorizing your relative in writing to obtain one for you through the Registrar of Births in Harare (send a copy of your short birth certificate) 4. Two (2) passport colour photos (size 3,5 x 4,5 cm) – photo requirements: white back-
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ground, appearance – black/dark grey/ navy blue shirt/top/dress (no spaghetti straps), no eyeglasses, no jewelry, natural hair tied back, face front with both ears visible. Marriage Certificate/National Identity Card in married name/Divorce Order/Spouse’s Death Certificate (if applicable). Adoption Order (if applicable). Proof of Legal Guardianship (if applicable). Police report (for lost passport)
NB** In the event that the applicant does not have the original copy of the National I.D or Birth Certificate, forms are available for the application of duplicate copies. FEES: (payable in exact cash) CDN$100 Passport form and processing. CDN$100 Authentication of drivers license. If a child under 18 yrs is applying for a passport, Section 5 of the form must be completed by the parent – a legal guardian can also sign Section 5 if he/she can produce documentary proof of guardianship – a clear copy of the National ID or valid passport of the parent/legal guardian is required.
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complete application package is received by Once your forms have been processed and the Passport Office in Harare before the forms documents authenticated at the Embassy, expire. everything will be returned to you. You must send your forms and other documentation to a If you have additional questions not covered relative in Zimbabwe preferably with the same by this supplement, call the Zimbabwean Emlast name, together with your current/expired bassy to Canada at (613) 421-2824. passport (original). The relative will submit the forms to the passport office. Charges are as follows: Available to all applicants, including those living abroad. ZWL53 - will be processed in 5 weeks ZWL253 - will be processed in 3 days ZWL318 - will be processed in 1 day For those in the diaspora, willing and able to afford US$318 (URGENT) - processed in 24 hours When children turn 16 years of age, they should obtain National Identity Cards. These can only be issued by the Registrar General’s Office in Zimbabwe and not at the embassy. We recommend DHL or Federal Express for shipping your old and new passports from Zimbabwe to Canada. Customs requires that all passports be mailed to the Embassy only. Your relative may send them to: Embassy of Zimbabwe 332 Somerset St West Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9 Canada (613) 421 2824 Your relative should be able to provide you with a tracking number given by DHL or Federal Express. Around the same time you expect your documents to arrive at the Embassy, send us a self-addressed, courier envelope, together with a cover note indicating that it is for your passports from Zimbabwe. We recommend a method with a tracking number, such as Express Mail from any Canada Post Office. Once we receive your passports and envelope, we will mail them to you. Passport application forms expire 6 months from the date of completion. Ensure that your
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