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48 HOURS

To enjoy Jo’burg

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GAUTENG MOTOR SHOW Let’s burn rubber

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56 latest releases

What’s new in your bookshop and cinema

61 Kids’ corner coVer story

Win a holiday package for two

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FROM THE CONTROL TOWER A message from Chief Executive Ed Winter

Welcome on board Karibu kwenye ndege yetu Welkom aan boord Kuelekea kwenye mafanikio ya ajabu Ni miezi 21 imepita tangu tulipoanza kuruka, tumebeba zaidi ya abiria 750,000 na tunaelekea kumpata abiria wa milioni moja kabla ya mwisho wa mwaka huu.

Tunafahamu kwamba abiria wengi wanaosafiri kwenye ndege zetu zinazoenda safari za kimataifa wanahitaji kubeba mizigo mingi wakati wanapokuwa wanarudi nyumbani. Kwa hiyo tunaanzisha utaratibu mpya utakao kuwa mahsusi kwa ajili mizigo mbalimbali kwenye ndege za kimataifa.

Safari zetu mpya kati ya Dar Es Salaam na Harare zimekuwa na mafanikio na kukubalika sana, kutokana na abiria kuwa wengi na idadi kuongezeka tumeongeza safari kuwa mara tatu kwa wiki. Kabla ya kuzindua safari hizo, abiria waliotaka kusafiri kati ya Dar Es Salaam na Harare iliwabidi wapitie Johannesburg, Nairobi au hadi Addis Ababa kwa kutumia muda mwingi airport kusubiri kuunganisha ndege. Na njia nyingine ilikuwa ni kusafiri kwa barabara kwa muda wa siku tatu ambazo nyingi.

Sasa hivi abiria wanaweza kusafiri kwa raha na salama kwa kutumia fastjet kwa muda wa mbili na nusu tu.

Tupo kwenye mazungumzo na Serikali ya Zambia na mamlaka ya Anga ya Zambia ili tuwe na makao ya kudumu kwa ajili kuendesha shughuli za usafirishaji wa anga za ndani ya Zambia na za kimataifa. Tunategemea kuzindua Fastjet Zambia mwisho wa mwaka huu.

Hivi sasa tumekuwa na ongezeko la safari za ndani hapa Tanzania na pia Dar Es Salaam kwenda Lusaka. Kwa miezi inayokuja, tutatangaza safari nyingine za kimataifa.

Tunaamini unafurahia safari yako na fastjet.

Countdown to a magical milestone Just over 21 months after our first flight, we have now carried over 750,000 customers and we are counting down to our millionth passenger well before the year end.

We know that many of our passengers on international flights want to carry large amounts of baggage when they return home. So we are introducing a range of new baggage products on international flights.

Our recently launched flights between Dar es Salaam and Harare are very popular and in response to demand we have added a third weekly flight.

Previously, passengers wishing to fly between these cities had to go via Johannesburg, Nairobi or even Addis Ababa with long airport transits. The alternative was an arduous three-day trip by road. Passengers can now make the journey comfortably and safely with fastjet in just two and a half hours.

We are in discussions with the Zambian government and avia-

tion authorities to establish a base in Zambia for both domestic and international flights. We expect to launch fastjet Zambia by the end of the year.

Our recently launched flights between Dar es Salaam and Harare are very popular and in response to demand we have added a third weekly flight We now have additional frequencies on our domestic Tanzanian routes and on the Dar es Salaam to Lusaka route. In the coming months, we will announce more international connections.

We hope you enjoy your flight with fastjet.

Ed Winter Chief Executive Officer Fastjet Plc

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A roaring success A recent survey by the flight comparison site WhichAirline. com looked at average ticket prices for over 3 million flights set for take-off after June 2014 – and we’re delighted to have been named Africa’s cheapest low-cost carrier. We were also rated fifth-cheapest low-cost carrier in the world – proving that fastjet really is on its way to becoming the continent’s first low-cost, pan-African airline.

SmartClass is a new optional upgrade that allows fastjet passengers to enjoy advance premium seat reservation, an increased baggage allowance of up to 32 kg and the ability to change flight dates as many times as required at no additional cost.

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Tickets are now on sale for fastjet’s Dar es Salaam to Entebbe route.

Prefer a window seat? fastjetters can now reserve their seats.

01 Dar to Harare route launch fastjet’s third international route, connecting Dar es Salaam with the Zimbabwean capital, took off on 5 August. We are the first airline to offer direct flights between the two cities, with two weekly flights departing every Tuesday and Saturday evening.

04 Fastjet sponsors Real Madrid Legends fastjet was the official sponsor of the Real Madrid Legends v. TSN Tanzania 11 football match at the National Stadium in Dar. The Tanzania Select 11 faced a Real Madrid team consisting of superstar players Ronaldo, De Lima, Fabio Cannavaro and Luis Figo.

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We love to share news, photos and general conversation with our online community. And don’t forget, as well as being on Facebook, we also have a growing community on Twitter and Instagram. Hashtag away!

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On Friday 8 August our football team took part in the tournament on Mikocheni B Ushindi Street in Dar es Salaam. Despite drawing one match and losing two others, we’re confident we’re still in with a chance to win. We will be competing in the next round on 12 October and are looking forward to playing in the finals in December. Don’t forget to come down and cheer us on!

06 New services Thanks to our partnership with Venere.com (an Expedia Inc. company) fastjetters can now book hotel rooms across Africa in addition to booking their flights, making pan-African travel more convenient than ever before.

We’re delighted to add this new service – alongside airport parking, car hire and the new SmartClass upgrade option – and look forward to making your lives even easier in the future.

Book online today at www.fastjet.com and save on the holiday of a lifetime.

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Prove you’re a smart fastjetter by entering our competition and you might become the winner of a holiday package for two.

The holiday package includes two return tickets from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam with an overnight stay in the Landmark Resort Hotel.

The hotel is luxuriously furnished and provides a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean.

All you have to do is take a photo of yourself with the opposite page and share this on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to be entered into the draw with the hashtag:

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FroM LAW STuDenT To nATion’S DArLing they say the best things come in small packages. Vanessa mdee is certainly living proof of that.

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s one of Tanzania’s most popular media personalities and singers, Vanessa has come a long way since her time studying law at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.

Known to her fans as Vee Money, she not only produces hit records but also works as a DJ with Choice FM Tanzania and a VJ with MTV Africa.

So how did Vanessa become the darling of Tanzania? Recalling her route to success, she said: “I studied law at university but it always felt like my father’s dream, not mine. It has, however, come in handy within my career as a recording artist. Since I was young, I’ve been passionate about music and the arts. I always knew I would pursue my dream. It was just the how and when that needed to be answered.”

Her break came in 2011 when she was asked to open the Tusker CECAFA Cup and perform the anthem. The song ‘Celebrate’ became an immediate hit and, as Tanzania won the championship that year, a victory song. With one performance, Vanessa had become a national star. She was immediately snapped up by the B’Hitz Music Group, making history as their first female act.

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VanessaMdee Vanessa is now one of the country’s biggest musical stars, joining forces with superstars Ay and Ommy Dimples and sharing the stage with the likes of South Africa’s Mi Casa and Ghana’s Fuse ODG. But it was the success of her first solo single, ‘Closer’, that caught the attention of the world’s media.

The release was downloaded over 30,000 times, a feat achieved by no other Tanzanian artist. ‘Closer’ stayed in the charts for 13 weeks – a breath of fresh air in a male-dominated industry.

Vee Money A Tanzanian artist

Opportunities Speaking to fastjet about the industry, she explained: “The Tanzanian

FOLLOW VEE For fans wanting the latest Vee Money news, keep up-to-date and follow Vanessa at: twitter.com/VanessaMdee facebook.com/VanessaMdee instagram.com/vanessamdee Her latest song, Hawajui, can be downloaded at: mkito.com/song/hawajui/1829

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music scene is definitely changing. From sounds and styles to the general structure, Tanzanian artists are finally able to manage their own careers and are being granted opportunities to sustain in the business. Musicians are becoming smarter and thinking long-term.”

In 2013 Vanessa won two Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards and in 2014 she walked away with the Kilimanjo Music Award for R&B song of the year, making her a threetime KTMA winner. But she doesn’t want to stop there. “When my hard work and efforts are recognised, that always feels good,” she said.

“I do feel like a winner when I read positive reviews from fans or get to interact with people who’ve been moved by my work. But I’m definitely yet to garner my biggest achievement.”

Perhaps Vanessa’s greatest accomplishment is that, amid fame and success, she has managed to stay grounded. As a youth ambassador for UNAIDS and a friend of the Gavi Alliance, she lends a hand to causes she feels passionate about, raising awareness of the

organisations and giving hope to those in need.

Describing how she had changed over the years, she told fastjet: “I think I’ve developed and grown as a person. I’m learning not to sweat at the small things, to enjoy everything and live in the moment. I try to bring out the best version of myself at every chance. Because, before you know it, the moment can be over.”

Ambitions Most of us would crumble at the death of a father at such a young age, but Vanessa is different. In fact, the sudden passing of her journalistturned-diplomat father spurred her on to chase her ambitions. “My Dad was a great person. I believe my parents moulded me into the person I am today. I constantly aim to make them proud and I believe a lot of the blessings I receive, and continue to receive, are because of their goodness. I think Dad would be proud.”

Vanessa released her third solo single, ‘Hawaju’, in June. The Swahili taarab-inspired record was an extraordinary radio hit. She is currently working on her debut

album, ‘Money Mondays’, based on her musical journey and the opportunity to start afresh.

A self-confessed social media addict, Vanessa loves to stay in touch with her fans. Her advice to hopeful stars is: “Always stay true to yourself. That’s the only way you will stand out. If you’ve got what it takes, work hard, hone your craft, accept challenges, get a lawyer, give back to your community and enjoy yourself. It’s hard to keep your head up in the midst of all the madness, but the biggest thing I’ve learnt is that prayer is a very strong key to success.”

‘I think I’ve developed and grown as a person.

I’m learning not to sweat at the small things, to enjoy everything and live in the moment’

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48 hours to enjoy Jo’burg

By Iga Motylska

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hey’re elusive, working in the shadows or by night, and some keep their identity a secret. To them, graffiti is the art of life. Jo Buitendach of Past Experiences allows you a peek into Johannesburg’s graffiti culture during a two-hour walking tour of the inner city. She takes you through

tive type – and even if you don’t – why not participate in a graffiti workshop at Two by Two Art Studio in Newtown. These professionals have been commissioned by businesses around the city. Their mission is to bridge the gap between fine art and graffiti with their spray cans.

At the end of the workshop, you’re given all the materials and as much open space as you need to try out the techniques you have just learnt.

Head to the Radium Beer Hall, the city’s oldest pub and grill, for dinner

Forty-eight hours isn’t nearly enough time to visit Johannesburg; but since that’s all the time you have, let’s get straight to it. the city’s public spaces, which have become brick canvases for international and local graffiti writers (as they prefer to be called). Prominent Jo’burg-based graffiti writers, such as Bias and Mars, join the tour to provide an insight into their artwork and experiences.

If you fancy yourself as the crea-

and a dop (as we say in South Africa).

With its pressed-steel ceilings and creaky wooden floors, this venue harks back to the Johannesburg of the 20th century. It was established in 1929 as a tearoom, although beer was sold illegally out the back. The olive-green walls are decorated with Press cuttings, fading photographs and posters. It is rumoured to have been the favoured watering hole for writer Herman Charles Bosman.

Today, the pub’s only link to radium is the nuclear physicist

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and the research chemist who are members of The Fat Sound, a classic 18-piece jazz band which has been playing here since the turn of the century. There are numerous other performers throughout the week.

The Radium’s menu is nearly as long as the number of years it has been in operation. You can eat anything from Namibian oysters to spicy Mozambican peri-peri chicken (buy a bottle if you like the sauce) to grilled lamb or fish prepared on a cast-iron griddle.

And the pizzas are named after South African musicians. Do try the traditional milk tart for dessert.

Explore Johannesburg at your own pace with the City Sightseeing hop on, hop off bus

Must-see sights City Sightseeing bus

The following morning, grab your sneakers for a walk or hike in Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden – it’s perfectly safe to go alone. Or join a daily, two-hour guided tour about the flora and fauna of the region.

A pair of eagles nest on the cliffs

48Hours alongside the waterfall, and there are bird hides along the lake for a chance to see some of the 226 bird species in the garden. If you’re lucky, you may even spot an antelope or a jackal. The Eagles Fare Restaurant is ideal for brunch. Afterwards, find a peaceful grassy patch under a tree to read that book you bought at the airport, or head back to the city.

City Sightseeing Explore Johannesburg at your own pace with the City Sightseeing hop on, hop off bus. It’s a convenient way to check off all the must-see sights from your bucket list. In fact, you could even make a whole day of it.

The 12 stops along the way allow for a good understanding of the city’s gold rush beginnings (Mining District stop), apartheid history (Apartheid Museum stop) and the beginnings of democracy (Constitution Hill stop). Other memorable sights along the way include Gandhi Square, the site of Johannesburg’s first court, where Mahatma Gandhi practised as a lawyer. The Carlton Centre is the city’s highest skyscraper, offering

stellar views of the metropolis. And any local person will tell you that Braamfontein is the best place for a shopping deal. Buy your tickets online to qualify for a discount.

Make Newtown your final stop.

The Market Theatre was founded in an Indian fruit market at the height of Apartheid. As part of the resistance it provided a stage for the voiceless. Today, it’s one of the most renowned theatres in the country, but it doesn’t take itself too seriously as it showcases plays of various genres, musicals, dance performances, spoken poetry and comedy.

Unlike in a traditional theatre, the auditorium is small and the performers walk among the audience and at times invite them to participate.

Athol Fugard, one of South Africa’s foremost playwrights, still directs and stars in his plays on this stage, alongside legendary John Kani. I imagine that as regulars they enjoy dinner at the in-house Market Bar and Bistro before a performance.

You see, there are so many interesting things to do in Jo’burg, so next time you’re here, please stay longer!

Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden

Book your trip Past Experiences Tel: +27(0)83-701-3046 or +27(0)11-678-3905 www.pastexperiences.co.za Two by Two Art Studio 41 Gwigwi Mrwebi Street, Newtown Tel: +27(0)76-574-9740 www.twobytwo.co.za The Radium Beer Hall 82 Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove Tel: +27(0)11-728-3866 www.theradium.co.za Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden Malcolm Road, Roodepoort Tel: +27(0)86-100-1278 www.sanbi.org.za City Sightseeing bus Tel: +27(0)861-733-287 www.citysightseeing.co.za The Market Theatre Corner Bree and Miriam Makeba Street, Johannesburg Tel: +27(0)11-832-1641 www.markettheatre.co.za

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The acrid smell of burning rubber, pretty publicity girls in very short skirts, the ear-splitting roar of racetuned engines and what seems like an endless display of daredevil stunts.

his is the annual Gauteng Motor Show, South Africa’s brash, totally over-the-top homage to raw horsepower and automotive excellence – or ‘mototainment’ as the organisers like to describe the event.

This year’s show, held in late July, was no exception, with a riot of colour and sound as the automotive cognoscenti of southern Africa gathered to admire the awesome array of hot metal.

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The Gauteng Motor Show is in contrast to other, mostly static, car shows around the world – for example, the big commercial events in Geneva, Detroit, Frankfurt and Dubai, or those gentlemanly concours d’elegance at which the visitors drool over long-lost marques and models of yesteryear. The Gauteng is an in-your-face festival of speed rather than a showcase for shining automotive products.

This year the event migrated to a new location, The Rock Raceway circuit at Brakpan, in the municipality of Ekurhuleni. This venue, dubbed ‘the home of motor sport on the East Rand’, replaced the Zwartkops Raceway, which hosted the event in 2013.

Sponsored by the City of Ekurhuleni and organised by Thebe Reed Exhibitions, the Gauteng Motor Show served up plenty of high-octane excitement for car enthusiasts as well as a fun-filled day out for the whole family.

Highlight In the course of a busy programme that filled all three days there were some stand-out events. On the circuit, these included Legends Racing, the SupaDrift Series and SuperMoto.

Another highlight was the launch in southern Africa of Subaru’s latest incarnation of its rally-bred WRX STi – a car which in the past has consistently thrilled performance enthusiasts. The new version of the WRX STi certainly has the kind of attention-grabbing looks that make it stand out from the herd.

The sixth round of the AutoTrader SupaDrift Series served up an impressive array of South Africa’s fastest cars. In what is a growing event, drivers indulged in super-colourful antics as they took to the Rock Raceway in a sideways frenzy of motoring skill.

Radio controlled The SupaDrift event was complemented by a scaled-down version of boys’ toys in the form of radiocontrolled models which showed off their ability to drift just like the real thing. As with the full-sized event, there is individual qualifying to determine the Top 16 and a Street Legal class for positions 17 plus.

Judges look at line, angle, speed, style and clipping points. There are inner clipping points, where the nose of the car needs to be as close as possible to the inside of the corner, and outside boxes, where the tail of the car needs to be as close as possible to the barrier.

This is followed by the Tsuiso – also known as the Twin Battles – in which the Top 16 becomes the Top 8, Top 4 and then on to the finals.

The level of the drivers ranges from beginners to pros, from entry level to state of the art. Ages vary from five years of age to 50 plus.

As the model cars illustrate, this show was about participation. So down at the drag strip and well away from the radio-controlled models, all retro style and daily drives were welcome to drag off, with pimpedout machines taking on daily drives.

The organisers allow Joe Public to use their daily drive on the 1/8 mile drag strip. It’s all about heads-up racing, with drivers picking their own dice and away they go. There is no timing equipment involved; just good old-fashioned racing. All this is done in a safe environment with offi-

cials and medical staff on hand. It’s all about encouraging responsible drag racing at The Rock Raceway and efforts to deter anti-social dragging in the streets.

For those who love all things automotive, this was an inspiring event and Brakpan is sure to be full to overflowing when next year’s show comes around. For some, July 2015 just can’t come soon enough.

Stand-out events On the circuit

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brings harmony to millions ‘Music has charms to soothe a savage breast’, wrote William Congreve – and this 300-year-old proverb sums up the universal appeal of Oliver Mtukudzi, whose songs continue to inspire hope and harmony in his fellow Zimbabweans and among his loyal fans around the world.

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he Zimbabwean musician Oliver Mtukudzi – better known as Tuku – is a giant of the African musical scene. Not only has he brought listening pleasure to legions of loyal fans around the world, but in the course of a long and highly successful career he has been a force for good, encouraging tolerance and restraint through his music and investing his own time, talent and personal resources in charity work and educational facilities.

With his trademark husky style of singing, Tuku is one of the most recognised voices to emerge from Zimbabwe and onto the international scene. Over the years he has earned a devoted following across Africa and beyond.

Tuku sings his songs in Shona, the Bantu language most widely spoken in Zimbabwe, as well as in the Ndebele language and in English. His music has a distinctive style known to his fans as ‘Tuku Music’ that embraces elements of various musical traditions.

Professional All his professional life, starting with his debut single in 1975 and with over 60 albums behind him now, Tuku has written and performed heart-stirring songs against hatred and violence. He has composed lyrics appealing for restraint, tolerance and peace among the people of the world. His music continues to touch people in so many positive ways.

Although he has steered clear of partisan politics, Tuku has encouraged political harmony through the lyrics of his songs. He has also done a lot to encourage young African musicians and other artists – especially in his native Zimbabwe – to pursue their dreams. He established an

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TukuMusic arts centre near Harare with specialist teachers and resources to educate and encourage young artistic people in a range of enterprises including music, story-telling, script-writing, dance, poetry and drama.

Tuku also plays a key role in raising awareness among his fellow Africans of the need to combat and guard against medical conditions such as diabetes and HIV/Aids. In addition, he is a goodwill ambassador on behalf of Unicef.

Touring Tuku has travelled widely in the course of his musical career, including several tours in North America and the UK. And there is no let-up in his busy tour schedule. This year, for example, he began with a three-month tour of the United States and Canada involving 20 performances. He went on to perform in the Caribbean and in the UK. He has also visited Swaziland, Lebanon, Egypt and the South African cities of Johannesburg and Cape Town in the past few months. In July he was back in the UK for the World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD) Festival at Charlton Park in Wiltshire, England, and other performances.

In addition to his packed international schedule, Tuku can also be found on tour in Zimbabwe itself, zigzagging across the country whenever he is there. Recently he was in the resort town of Chimanimani to perform at the local arts festival and the day before he was in Chitungwiza. He has also performed at this year’s Victoria Falls, Harare and Nyanga shows.

Arts centre Tuku has a lifelong mission to identify and develop artistic talent at

community level and he fulfilled this ambition by setting up the Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton, 45 km west of Harare.

The centre provides young musicians with the resources to develop their talent under the tutelage of composers, sound and light engineers, producers, guitarists, drummers, stage and film actors.

University students are attached to the centre for practical experience.

Pakare Paye is also a multipurpose complex with a huge outdoor garden stage and an auditorium with state-of-the-art facilities.

Tuku fact file Born: In Highfield, Salisbury, on 22 September 1952.

First single: ‘Stop After Orange’, released in 1975.

Goodwill visits On International Workers’ Day (1 May) this year Tuku visited nurses and patients at Harare Hospital, the largest medical facility in Zimbabwe.

He spoke to patients and handed over awards to nurses before giving a free performance.

The aim of his visit was to honour the nurses for the work they do throughout Zimbabwe and to bring good cheer to the patients.

Tuku also visited flood victims in the Tokwe Mukosi area of Zimbabwe.

Professional debut: Joined the Wagon Wheels in 1977 where he teamed up with Thomas Mapfumo (aka ‘The Lion of Zimbabwe’).

First gold single: ‘Dzandimomotera’ in 1978. This was followed by Tuku’s very successful first album, ‘Ndipeiwo Zano’.

Bringing cheer Harare Hospital

Solo career: Tuku left the Wagon Wheels in 1979 and formed his own band, The Black Spirits.

Independence: Zimbabwe achieved de jure sovereignty from the United Kingdom in April 1980 after 14 years as an unrecognised state under the conservative white minority government of Rhodesia.

Definitive album: The turning point in Tuku’s recording career was in 1999 when he released ‘Tuku Music’.

Tragic loss The death of his son Sam in a car accident in 2010 was a major blow to Tuku and his wife Daisy.

Sam was a musical prodigy whose ambition was to push the Mtukudzi name to even greater heights.

First film: ‘Jit’ (1990) directed by Michael Raeburn with an allZimbabwean cast.

Global recognition: Tuku was featured on the cover of ‘Time’ magazine in April 2003.

Tuku has five children and two grandchildren.

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National Gallery of Zimbabwe

Historical art centre fosters new talent

By Joan Wandegi

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or over 50 years the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare (formerly Salisbury) has been giving pleasure to visitors and local people alike through its fine collection of cultural items and contemporary pieces of art.

With its pleasant setting next to the beautiful Harare Gardens, the gallery was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in July 1957. This was the occasion for a remarkable exhibition entitled ‘From Rembrandt to Picasso’ attended by national and international guests. The exhibition

featured almost 200 works – most notably paintings and tapestries on loan from galleries in Europe including the Tate in London and the Louvre in Paris.

Material In 1962 the English artist and teacher Frank McEwen set up the Workshop School of Shona Sculptures, which provided material for exhibitions and enabled the gallery to put on shows overseas. Although the school no longer exists, it undoubtedly set a precedent for the future direction

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of art in Zimbabwe. The gallery held over 200 exhibitions including the first International Congress of African Art and Culture in 1962.

Over the years the national gallery has focused on collecting, preserving, promoting and presenting art in all forms. It now has 600 pieces of art housed in its three branches at Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare.

Platforms have also been created for the development of artistic expression. In 2012 the gallery added the National Gallery School of Visual Art and Design to its stable. Located in the high-density Harare suburb of Mbare, the school offers art education to upcoming local artists who would not otherwise have an opportunity to develop their talent and exhibit their work.

Recently, the gallery was closed for just over three months for renovations. It reopened in August 2014 with

‘Dudziro’, an exhibition featuring the Zimbabwean artists Portia Zvavahera, Voti Thebe, Rashid Jogee, Virginia Chihota and Michele Mathison. Their work was first showcased in Italy last year at the 55th Biennale di Venezia exhibition – the second time that Zimbabwean artists have been invited to the Venice event.

Originality The gallery’s curator works closely with the exhibition department to select works of art for exhibitions, taking into account quality, authenticity, originality and conformance to the theme of the show. Workshops and lectures are held throughout the year. There are about 20 major exhibitions each year, attracting both domestic and international art lovers.

The national gallery is perfect for visitors looking for a full-day experience. There is a coffee shop

called Oriens which also serves light lunches. The gallery is surrounded by lush gardens dotted with stone and wooden benches, perfect for relaxing. The bookshop sells Zimbabwean books and books on art history by writers from around the world. Tourists can buy souvenirs here including modestly priced paintings by local artists.

Today the gallery comes under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture and there is a board responsible for its operation. Its mission is to provide a centre for national culture and to encourage people to appreciate art and culture in their various societies. The gallery is responsible for circulating exhibitions

over the years the national gallery has focused on collecting, preserving, promoting and presenting art in all forms Art in all forms Sculpture

throughout Zimbabwe and is a focal and distributing point for art in the country.

tHe national gallery oF ZimbabWe Address: Park Lane, Harare Zimbabwe Phone: +263 4 704 666

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f I had to choose my favourite African big (or biggish) cat, I certainly wouldn’t opt for a lion, a leopard or even a sleek and elegant cheetah. I’d go for a feline that is smaller, rarer and to my mind altogether much more handsome.

Here’s a cat that may lack the distinctive markings of the leopard, cheetah or serval, but nevertheless has sublime grace and power, not to mention the fluffiest of tufted ears. It is also rarely seen on safari.

Adult males can weigh as much as 20 kg (females are smaller and lighter), so this is no pussy cat.

Yet, like cheetahs, caracals can be semi-domesticated and will not kill humans. But due to their power and size they can be dangerous to small children; and, in the opinion of many, these wonderful creatures are best left in the wild.

In the United States, caracals sell for upwards of US$ 2,500 and there are plenty of photographs on

this gorgeous cat, but they are best left to roam free on the African plains, where they may be endangered.” In fact, he is wrong about that, because the caracal is not endangered and is actually classified as a ‘least concern’ species.

Food It is common for domestic caracals to be food aggressive and this can contribute to pets overfeeding, leading to obesity and the loss of

Don’t call me pussy cat…

The elegant looks and graceful bearing of the African caracal have made it a popular, though expensive, pet in some Western households. But this fine animal belongs in the wild, where its speed and swift reactions can be properly exploited.

By Gary Gimson

My choice is the caracal (meaning ‘black ear’ in Turkish). With those funny Mr Spock-like ears, the caracal resembles a lynx or a bobcat and is often and incorrectly called a desert lynx. But the caracal belongs to a different branch of the cat family and is more closely related genetically to the African golden cat (found in central and West Africa) and the serval.

specialist breeder websites of proud owners holding their newly acquired pet. But many question the suitability of caracals as pets. “There’s still too much of the wild in them for caracals to be a domestic cat,” said one US-based feline expert. “Caracals also need outdoor enclosures and safe spaces in which to play. I think anyone would fall in love with

Sublime cat The caracal

those super-sleek looks. It’s advisable to feed a pet caracal in a quiet place and if it cohabits with other felines to separate them at feeding time.

Like servals and other wild feline species, both male and female caracals scent-mark. In addition, caracals have a tendency to void on fluffy surfaces such as down quilts, pillows and clothing left on the floor. So pet

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Caracals purr, but very softly. A contented caracal will ‘trill’ – a birdlike sound that conveys a happy greeting caracals are best kept outside.

Caracals purr, but very softly.

A contented caracal will ‘trill’ – a bird-like sound that conveys a happy greeting. Strangely enough, caracals respond eagerly to human imitation of this sound.

Caracals are more predatory than the similar-sized serval. And they have evolved to hunt larger prey such as dik-dik and other small antelope. Caracals are truly excellent jumpers and have swift reactions.

This skill is used to hunt birds and it is here, in addition to its fondness for dik-dik, that this cat has created a niche for itself in the food chain.

Niche This niche is important. Big cat expert Chris McBride, owner of the eponymous McBrides’ Camp in Zambia’s Kafue National Park and author of three books on lions, told Travelsmart: “All animals and plants have a niche or place in the ecosystem within which they live, and have characteristics which enable them and not anything else to live there; although there can be an overlap.”

He notes the almost total absence of caracal in Kafue and the park’s comparatively large serval population and asks: “What is the niche of the caracal and what characteristics enable it to live in any one location?

Maybe serval occupy a niche here [in

Kafue] that in their absence caracal could – or something like that.”

“So we need to ask what is the niche for the caracal and what the niche for the serval? Have the latter outcompeted the former here (or has something else outcompeted them)?

“For example, lion are co-operative hunters and cannot operate in bush which is too dense as they cannot see one another. Leopards – I’ve just seen one as I talk to you – hunt in thicker bush as they are mostly solitary. Both are mainly nocturnal, probably due to temperature, whereas cheetah are diurnal so are not likely, on average, to meet the others. So different cats have different niches.”

It’s the same with their quarry, says McBride: “With a bit of a head start, most antelope can outrun a lion or a leopard. But cheetah can outrun their prey, but only in fairly short bursts. At the same time, most antelope cannot run fast for long and have little stamina. Wild dog exploit this lack of staying power by running them down in relays. So this is their niche.

“To understand why caracal are successful in some locations and serval in others, we just have to find out the niches of the two cats and the characteristics that enable them to fill those niches. It could be that

Predatory Food aggressive

here in Kafue the serval comes out top, and for whatever reason, and maybe the answer is climate.”

If one of the world’s leading big cat behaviourists is not quite sure, then what hope is there for the rest of us?

But at least the caracal is holding its own in Africa and perhaps we should just be thankful for that – even if some misguided people want this cat as a pet.

Two weeks after being interviewed by travelsmart, Chris McBride e-mailed us excitedly to say his wife had spotted two juvenile caracals about 20 km east of his camp. So it seems that serval are not having it all their own way in Kafue after all.

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SouTh aFrIca’S greatest WOMen Ladies who launched a successful career From politicians and entrepreneurs to models and dancers, South africa had plenty to celebrate on National Women’s Day (9 august).

In this issue of Fastjet we take a look at some of the country’s leading ladies.

Candice Swanepoel Candice Swanepoel was only 15 when she was spotted by a talent scout in a Durban flea market. Today she is one of the world’s most successful supermodels, appearing on the international catwalk and in magazines like ‘Elle’, ‘GQ’ and ‘Vogue’.

Albertina Sisulu Maggie Laubser Painter and printmaker Maggie Laubser, from Malmesbury, Western Cape, is credited with introducing Expressionism to South Africa. Once criticised for supposedly naïve and childlike creations, Laubser is now a hugely influential artist and her work is sought-after.

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When anti-apartheid campaigner Albertina Sisulu died in June 2011 aged 92, President Jacob Zuma paid this tribute: “Mama Sisulu has been a pillar of strength, not only for the Sisulu family but also for the entire liberation movement, as she reared, counselled, nursed and educated most of the leaders and founders of democratic South Africa.”

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Nadine Gordimer Writer and political activist Nadine Gordimer received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991.

Her writing dealt with moral and racial issues – in particular, South African apartheid.

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Juliet Prowse

Miriam Makeba

Born in Bombay, India, and brought up in South Africa, the stage, film and TV performer Juliet Prowse began dancing at the age of four. In her early twenties she was talent-spotted in Paris and signed up to play Claudine in the 1960 film ‘CanCan’. On the set she met Frank Sinatra, to whom she was briefly engaged.

Miriam Makeba, nicknamed Mama Africa, was a Grammy Award-winning singer and civil rights activist. She was the first African artist to promote her African music around the world in the 1960s. Miriam is best known for the song ‘Pata Pata’.

Felicia MabuzaSuttle TV talk show host and entrepreneur Felicia MabuzaSuttle was raised by her grandparents in Soweto and studied journalism in the United States. Returning to South Africa, she came to fame with her TV show ‘Top Level’ (later ‘The Felicia Show’). Her longest-running business venture includes the Felicia Eye Wear brand, but Felicia is also known as a founding member of Pamodzi Group, the creator of Back O’ The Moon and the president of Leadership Success International.

Vanessa Gounden Vanessa Gounden’s passion for innovation and originality has led her to become one of South Africa’s most successful female entrepreneurs with assets worth millions. In the 1990s, Gounden served in Nelson Mandela’s ANC government while, today, her business interests span healthcare and financial services, fashion and leisure.

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Charlize Theron

Brenda Fassie

Born in Benoni, Transvaal Province, actress, producer, director and model Charlize Theron came to fame in the late 1990s in films such as ‘The Devil’s Advocate’. Among various awards, she was the first South African to win an Oscar in a major acting category (Best Actress for ‘Sweet November’, 2001).

Variously dubbed the Queen of African Pop and the Madonna of the Townships, the anti-apartheid Afropop singer Brenda ‘Mabrr’ Fassie had a huge following because of her outspoken views and her songs about life in the poorer parts of Johannesburg. fastjet.com

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dayTIMe chIc You can never go wrong when teaming a pair of boyfriend jeans with sleek jumper and nude lipstick.

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SeaweedProduction

Seaweed is green treasure

By Sakina Kavi

for Zanzibar’s farmers

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he first time I visited the Zanzibar archipelago, I saw busy women harvesting bunches of seaweed. What could it be used for, I wondered, as we sailed by in a traditional dhow and a farmer offered to sell us a huge bunch of the green underwater plant at a nominal price.

In fact, I now know that seaweed has been one of Zanzibar’s key exports since the 1980s.

islands. Seaweed plantations have become a major business for the local people and investors from abroad.

There is a growing demand for this plant, which can be used in a range of products. Seaweed can be used as a source of human food as well as animal feed. It is also an industrial raw material and is even used to produce biomass fuel. In addition, seaweed can be used to make cosmetics, organic soaps, creams and scrubs. Its versatility in the creation of so many different products is quite amazing.

Demand

Remarkable This remarkable plant is often seen on the beaches of Zanzibar. As well as being brought in by the tide, it is also planted by farmers on temporary

While Zanzibar’s booming tourist industry has led to jobs for local people, the increasing worldwide demand for seaweed products has been a vital source of business

Increasing worldwide demand for seaweed products has been a vital source of business for Zanzibar’s farmers

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Seaweed farming A key export

for the island’s farmers. The fact remains, however, that the farmers struggle to make ends meet through seaweed production alone. And it was to help these beleaguered farmers that the Seaweed Centre was established in the village of Paje on the east coast of Zanzibar. This small business helps the farmers directly by using the fruit of their harvests to produce high-quality soaps, scrubs and massage oils that are sold to some of the leading hotels and spa lodges in Zanzibar.

The Seaweed Centre was established by a team of enthusiastic young people who visited the island of Unguja in the course of Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) work and fell in love with Zanzibar. The young volunteers were quick to realise they

could help the seaweed farmers by getting them to produce organic products for their company and add value to their work.

Today, the Seaweed Centre employs over 100 women from the village of Paje. It aims to improve their standard of living by teaching them trade skills and showing them how to make organic seaweed soaps and other products.

Recipes Traditionally, seaweed in the form of nori is used in some 50 Asian recipes and is commonly used to wrap sushi. In other parts of the world, seaweed is becoming popular as a natural food ingredient. One of its major uses is in a vegetarian form of gelatine.

Seaweed is also popular for its exfoliating properties and is regarded as one of the best skin cleansers. For this reason, seaweed soaps, scrubs and other body care items have become a popular choice for skincare products around the world. The growing demand for seaweed production has ensured a steady income for the farmers of the Zanzibar archipelago. Seaweed from Zanzibar is exported to markets around the world including the UK, the United States, Russia, China, Spain, Denmark, France and Chile.

Make your own seaweed soap What you need: • 1 melt-and-pour soap base • 2 sheets of crumbled nori • 1 tbsp water • Soap moulds Method: 1. Cut the soap base into smaller blocks and carefully melt it over a double boiler.

2. Once the soap base has melted, turn off the heat and add the sheets of crumbled nori along with water.

Stir gently until nori is well combined in the soap base.

3. Carefully pour the soap mixture into soap moulds and allow it to set for at least 2 hours.

4. Once it has set, remove the soap from the moulds. Your home-made seaweed soap is now ready to use.

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SerengetiFiesta

By Kate Wingar

Global music stars bring extra dazzle to Fiesta

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he annual Serengeti Fiesta Festival has returned with a bang, once again igniting Tanzania’s music scene.

The series of concerts, which are held throughout a three-month period, have become hugely popular since the festival was established in 2000. This year’s event – featuring local artists, talent sessions and interviews with presenters of Clouds FM and Clouds TV – is proving more successful than ever. No wonder Tanzanians would do anything to get their hands on a ticket.

How it began Sebastian Maganga, chairman of Serengeti Fiesta, told fastjet how the festival began: “Clouds Entertainment had always envisioned a

Headlining acts From around the world

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SerengetiFiesta large Tanzanian music and cultural event. The company was inspired by its young followers to create a platform enabling youth music to be displayed to millions of fans. But finding a way to publicise the event was a huge hindrance.

“With 16 years’ experience in nightclub and event management, Clouds Entertainment opened the Clouds FM radio station in Dar es Salaam in 1999.

A year after Clouds FM hit the Tanzanian airwaves, the radio station was finally able to introduce and promote the festival on-air.”

Since then, the event has gone from strength to strength, leading to a dedicated Tanzanian fan base.

Today, the Serengeti Fiesta is the biggest music and cultural event in east and central Africa, filling 18 major venues with anything between 20,000 and 45,000 attendees at each concert.

Sebastian Maganga explains why the Fiesta is so popular. “There are lots of great performances to watch, with excellent lighting, positive and happy party people, lots of food, ice-cold Serengeti’s and, of course, great Tanzanian music.”

Big stars Moreover, the festival doesn’t just attract East Africa’s biggest stars; it has drawn in some of the greatest names in West African and American music. From Shaggy, Busta Rhymes and Sean Paul to Ludacris and Rick Ross – all have graced past Fiestas.

So what does this year’s Fiesta have to offer? “We will be hitting 18 regions throughout the country, finishing with the grand finale in Dar es Salaam,” says Sebastian. “We have so many fantastic headlining acts this year, including Diamond, Young Killa, Mr Blue, Roma, Ommy Dimpoz

A chance to dance Great music

and Jux as well as Barnaba, Christian Bella, Alikiba, Linah and Recho.

“Each year produces exciting new music, an opportunity to have fun and enjoy yourself to the maximum, dance to the tunes you love and witness your favourite artists on stage.”

Whether you’re a hardcore music fan or you just want something to brighten up your week, Serengeti Fiesta is the only event in Eastern Africa that offers a diverse mix of artists from around the world. So why not head down to your nearest venue for a concert you’ll never forget.

Serengeti Fiesta hits 18 regions Mwanza Tanga Moshi Musoma Bukoba Kahama

Geita Tabora Shinyanga Morogoro Iringa Mbeya

Songea Dodoma Singida Mtwara Kigoma Dar es Salaam

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Ki o tsuke!

Tanzania’s judo fans go to the mat

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udo is having a great year. It was one of the most watched and covered sports in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and – thanks to its centre-stage role in the media spotlight – its popularity just keeps on growing.

Of all the nations competing in Glasgow, however, it was the Tanzanian team that had the judo world talking. What inspired this interest was not the results – in fact, the Tanzanian team had a relatively poor competition – but the huge strides made by the sport in Tanzania.

After an erratic history, judo has secured its place as a major Tanzanian sport. So what has changed to make Tanzanians ‘ judo mad’?

Judo phrases Atemi waza: Striking techniques Dan: Black Belt ranking Goshin jutsu: Art of self-defence Hajime: Begin Hiza: Knee Judogi: Judo practice uniform Judoka: One who studies judo Ki o tsuke: Attention Kyoshi: Instructor Mate: Stop, wait Nage: Throw Obi: Judo belt Sensei: Teacher, instructor Shiai: Contest Sore made: Finished, time up Tatami: Mat

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As one of the first sports established after independence in the early 1960s, judo went from strength to strength and judoka (practisers of judo) began to enter international tournaments. The national team won medals, leading to ever more publicity and media support.

As a major sport, judo drew senior Black Belt trainers and international teachers to Tanzania. Their knowledge encouraged many to try something new, leading to an upsurge of new judoka.

Self-defence But it was the introduction of judo to the Tanzanian army as a self-defence skill that had arguably the biggest impact. Judoka found employment with the military and this, in turn, attracted many young men to the sport. As soldiers began to practise judo in the army clubs, others followed and the nation as a whole was eager to take up judo.

The Judo Association of Tanzania (JATA) has played a key role in the sport’s popularity, as general secretary Innocent J. Mallya explains: “JATA is the main organisation for judo in Tanzania. Since 1995 we have strived to promote the sport in this country and lead the national team to compete and win in international tournaments. It’s through providing adequate training environments, developing teaching systems and improving the quality of training that we hope judo

By Kate Wingar will continue to grow in Tanzania.”

By using local trainers and coaches, JATA has helped integrate judo into schools, regional youth centres and district clubs nationwide. This has developed young athletes with a talent into national judo champions, winning medals at international games such as the AllAfrica Games, the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics.

At the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Tanzania had a record seven athletes competing for the title of judo champion. It’s not all roses, however. A lack of funding for judo in Tanzania has made it very hard to develop talent and organise events. With just eight active clubs and 58 tatami (judo mats) throughout the country, there is a desperate need for more permanent dojo (judo halls) and financial support.

Tanzanian athletes still have a long way to go before they can truly make a mark on the world of judo.

So what next?

Despite a lack of financial stability, one thing’s for sure - interest in the sport is keener than ever. As long as the passion is there, Tanzania will go on producing talented home-grown judo athletes.

For those secret judo admirers, register at your local club, find your nearest dojo, pick up a judogi (uniform) and tatami, and start practising!

After an erratic history, judo has secured its place as a major Tanzanian sport

How it began The first organised venture was in 1970 when a judo club inspired by a German businessman was opened at the Kilimanjaro Hotel in Dar es Salaam. In 1980 a new club was launched in Dar’s Mnazi Mmoja by a Japanese visitor.

In 1990 the nation’s first Black Belt, Dudley Mawala, opened a judo and karate club at the YMCA in Dar. Teachers from all over the world joined the club and encouraged new judokas.

The Kariakoo Judo Club was founded in Zanzibar by Japanese enthusiast Shimaoka Tsuyoshi in 1993. That same year, a silver and two bronze medals were won by Tanzanian judoka at the Eastern and Southern Judo Championship in Harare.

2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games Tanzanian judo squad

A milestone was reached in 1995 with the setting up of the Judo Association of Tanzania.

Over subsequent years, Tanzanian judoka have competed in major competitions in Africa and around the world and won several gold, silver and bronze medals.

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Natural beauty,

Zanzibar style

By Kate Wingar

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or decades, the beauty industry has been committed to using the most progressive therapies and devising new innovations and techniques. From chemical peels and dermal fillers to laser skin and botox, the modern world has become obsessed with the use of dangerous and invasive procedures.

Recently, however, traditional beauty practices have been making a comeback. Instead of asking for the latest celebrity fad treatment, we are returning to our roots to find the healthiest, safest and most natural way to stay looking young. It seems the trusted ancient treatments

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have stood the test of time and are more popular than ever. But how do old medicine and holistic healing methods compare with the latest technology and advancements in medical knowledge?

Bridging the gap between conventional beauty methods and invasive procedures has always been tricky, but Mrembo Spa in Zanzibar has managed to convince its many clients that ancient remedies are healthier and more effective than going under the knife.

Located in the heart of Stone Town is Mrembo (meaning ‘woman who likes to pamper herself’ in

Swahili), a small spa providing allnatural beauty treatments from the Zanzibar Archipelago. Now 10 years old, the business started in a simple way with experimental concoctions at the back of an old antique store.

Ingredients In creating its products, the spa has combined knowledge gained through years of studying Zanzibar’s herbs with the advice of local Zanzibari and Pemban women. Many of the ingredients in the spa’s natural products date back hundreds of years and are still used by elderly Swahili women today. By blending therapeutic and

Singo scrub

From lemongrass and seaweed scrubs to hot sand massages and spinal revitalisation, Mrembo is devoted to tradition

The Singo, one of the spa’s signature treatments, is traditionally used daily for two weeks by Swahili brides-to-be prior to their wedding day. The compilation of ylang ylang, jasmine and rose petals with indigenous herbs such as mpatchori (a sweet smelling herb from Unguja) and mpomia (geranium) creates a smoothing and moisturising effect. Sandalwood, sweet basil, clove and rice powder are added as an exfoliator and the result is fresh and youthful-looking skin.

Kidonge scrub Mrembro is known for its Kidonge clove and spice scrub. Originally used on men in Pemba Island, the treatment is combined with an aromatherapy massage to invigorate and boost energy levels. After being steamed in warm coconut oil, the scrub creates a wonderful heat sensation on the skin and evolves into a creamy moisturiser.

relaxation elements with fresh flowers, herbs and spices from the spa’s own plantation and neighbouring businesses, Mrembo has developed a comprehensive portfolio of treatments for all skin types.

From lemongrass and seaweed scrubs to hot sand massages and spinal revitalisation, Mrembo is devoted to tradition, perfecting the ancient beauty practices that have had a lasting influence.

The spa’s Lime and Coconut Parcel daily moisturiser is said to uncover the true brilliance of your complexion and to last longer than chemical face peels, while the Vanilla and Aloe

Vera Scrub banishes fine lines and deep wrinkles, with similarly refreshing results to dermal facial fillers.

Mrembo’s products have shown that ancient holistic recipes can take care of your beauty regime from top to toe and can be just as effective as cosmetic surgery. Using time-honoured recipes passed down through generations of Zanzibari women, plus natural ingredients such as coconut, rosewater, lime and aloevera, Mrembo Spa and its eight employees have provided modern society with alternative healthy beauty treatments to make us look and feel good without having to use needles and abrasive methods. :

Natural products Ancient recipes

Mrembo Spa products can be bought from the Mrembo Spa shop.

For more information, visit: www.mrembospa.com

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DRIVING THE

economic boom Q

uite simply, it’s boom time in Tanzania.

The nation’s economy is rip-roaring along, enjoying seven per cent growth in both 2012 and 2013. And it’s set for another tip-top performance this year. Predicting even better times ahead, the respected magazine ‘The Economist’ says: “Annual real GDP growth is forecast to average 7.1 per cent in 2014-18.”

Tanzania may not quite match the stratospheric economic growth of

One-stop shop for investors At the heart of the nation’s success in attracting foreign inflows is the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), a one-stop shop for all investors.

TIC was established by the Tanzania Investment Act of 1997.

Meanwhile, the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Agency (ZIPA) and the Zanzibar Free Economic Zones Authority (ZAFREZA) offer roughly equivalent incentives to those offered by the mainland’s TIC and EPZ policies.

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some of Africa’s ‘recovering’ nations such as South Sudan, Liberia and Sierra Leone; but it’s right there among the world’s top performers.

Why is Tanzania’s economy performing so strongly? The answer appears to be simple and straightforward and is due almost entirely to a combination of foreign direct investment (FDI) and natural gas.

Destination According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad), Tanzania received about US$ 1.9 billion in FDI in 2013.

What’s more, this figure was significantly higher than neighbouring Kenya, making Tanzania the most popular destination in East Africa for FDI. Tanzania’s rapid economic growth is continuing, according to the World Bank, thanks to a small number of fast-growing, capital-intensive sectors – especially communications, financial services, construction, manufacturing and the retail sector.

In 2012 the service sector, driven by the expansion of transport, communications, the retail trade and financial services, recorded the highest rate of annual growth at eight per cent. By contrast, and sadly for the average mwananchi, the agricultural sector, which provides an income for about 80 per cent of households, recorded an average annual growth rate of only 4.2 per cent. So it’s the urban technocrat who is benefiting most from Tanzania’s economic success and inward investment, while those in rural areas are being left behind.

Other and potentially bigger economic factors are at work, however; and this is why natural gas needs to be factored in.

Tanzania is sitting on an estimated 46.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas (expected to rise to around 200 trillion cubic feet by 2016); it has huge and as yet unproven oil reserves; it is Africa’s third-largest producer of gold; and it has sizeable deposits of coal and other raw materials as well as precious stones.

But gas production will only start

in 2020. The liquefied natural gas (LNG) is set for export to East and South Asia, Europe and Latin America, and to specific markets such as Pakistan, China, Spain and Chile.

Looking at who is actually channelling funds into Tanzania, there is one clear reason for the investment surge. China was not among the top 10 investors in Tanzania in 2011, yet by 2013 it was ploughing in US$ 1.4 billion – well ahead of the United States at US$ 950 million.

The power of the Chinese is reflected in one of the biggest single investment projects, in which the Sichuan Hongda Group signed a US$ 3 billion agreement to develop coal mining and steel production projects. At the same time, the Export-Import Bank of China loaned US$ 1.2 billion to build the 500 km Mtwara-Dar gas pipeline. Chinese investors are expected to start more projects this year in agriculture, infrastructure and manufacturing.

Investment Yet, somewhat surprisingly, it is the UK that has topped the country’s most recent investment list with US$ 4.7 billion spent. Notable investments by the energy company BG Group and the international drinks giant SABMiller led the way.

India, too, invested a whopping US$ 1.8 billion; while Kenya, the regional headquarters for many

multinationals, followed with US$ 1.5 billion. China was fourth.

Meanwhile, others have been piling into the energy sector: Norway’s Statoil, the UK’s Ophir Energy and the US energy giant ExxonMobil.

Infrastructure On the debit side, poor infrastructure – especially in terms of energy generation – has made Tanzania a costly environment in which to operate and this will need to be addressed if the nation is to

Tanzania’s rapid economic growth is continuing, according to the World Bank, thanks to a small number of fast-growing, capital-intensive sectors maintain its rapid growth. Domestic transport constraints are causing problems, too. Fortunately, in a trend led by fastjet, domestic air transport is improving dramatically in terms of both quality and availability of flights.

So if you have a spare dollar to invest, there are worse places to put your money than booming Tanzania.

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LOOK INSIDE 54 on Bath

Boutique hotel offers

a taste of the high life

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hile 54 on Bath is still fairly new – it reopened under delights again. Try the ‘Red of Africa’ Rooibos blend, for which its current name in July 2012 after a $4 million renovaSouth Africa is well known. tion – it has already become a venue of choice in The Level Four Restaurant menu is selective because it’s tailored Johannesburg for those who enjoy the good things of life. to seasonal ingredients. It changes quarterly. “We’re taking the Some say it’s the Veuve Clicquot champagne bar – the only one familiar and changing it up a bit,” says head chef Phil de Villiers of of its kind in the country – that leads onto the the à la carte menu. The Scottish salmon, served garden rooftop terrace. For others, it’s the The boutique hotel with sweet potato and ginger puree and miso hospitable staff. Yet all agree that the hotel’s 54 on Bath has won a vegetables, proves just that. And with 14 chefs prime location, five-star service and attention to reputation as one of the there’s a lot of creativity to go around. Each chef detail cannot be faulted. has a signature dish, which means that meals best establishments in are perfected. Phil recommends the roast lamb, This boutique hotel in Rosebank, JohanJohannesburg – and a regular specialty that sees local diners return nesburg, has an impressive collection of South not without reason, month after month.

African artwork. I was given an impromptu tour of their most notable pieces, which include And if you’re having trouble deciding which says Iga Motylska William Kentridge and a $40,000 Tinus de Jongh wine will go best with your meal – the list is very oil painting in reception. When you visit, ask for a walkabout, too. extensive, after all – Ruan Nieuwoudt is qualified to advise. You The decor is simple yet elegant with its monochromatic grey can’t go wrong with the Pinotage, a grape variety endemic to South tones and orchids in each room. Whether you’re catching up Africa. Take my advice and don’t pass on the elderberry cheesecake on emails from your desk or using the complimentary business with honeycomb and ricotta fritters. centre on the second floor, there is unlimited Wi-Fi throughout Whatever it is that catches your fancy about 54 on Bath, you’ll be the hotel. sure to return.

Location Ask for a room that overlooks the rectangular swimming pool and fountain towards Sandton – only a 10-minute drive away or less than five minutes by Gautrain. The hotel is close to the station, giving easy access to most of the city as well as to the capital, Pretoria. It is also on the doorstep of The Zone and Rosebank Mall, with pedestrianised walkways and streetside cafés and stores making up the short stretch between the two.

Guests are treated to complimentary bite-size desserts and snacks in their rooms. It seems to be a well-thought-out trick, for most will succumb to a second treat in the form of afternoon tea. In fact, afternoon tea has become so popular, especially at weekends, that it’s necessary to RSVP for a chance to savour the delicate

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The Butcher’s Kitchen and Millers Cafe

If you like good food, you’ll love it here…

By Joan Wandegi

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ocated in Sam Levy’s shopping mall, in the trendy suburb of Borrowdale, are two restaurants that have taken Harare by storm. The Butcher’s Kitchen and Millers Cafe arose from a family dream of providing good food using locally sourced ingredients.

Opened in 2012, The Butcher’s Kitchen – or TBK as it is fondly known – began as a deli selling fresh fish, chicken, prime steaks, an assortment and other delicatessen specialities.

As demand grew for TBK’s products, so did the pressure from patrons to open a space where professional chefs could prepare and cook the fine produce being sold there.

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staff mingling. The outside seating is comfortable, with café-style tables set out at the entrance – ideal for intimate conversations, especially if you’re dining with family and friends.

On the inside there are cosy booths with a full view of the action that Memorable only TBK can provide. The tantaThe first-time visitor to TBK can look lising sound and smell of steaks forward to a memorable experience. sizzling on the grill combines with an On first glance, it appears to be a eye-catching array of fresh salads to well-laid-out shop, with bright and deliver an unmatched gastronomic cheerful open spaces and friendly experience.

The bar has a range of wines, local and international beers and fresh juices for you to enjoy while the food is being prepared. There is something for everyone on the menu, from a children’s section (with smaller portions and kids’ favourites such

its unique concept of choosing prime cuts of meat from the restaurant’s high-class butchery and having them prepared to the client’s very own specifications. The restaurant is simply a paradise for meat eaters.

The first-time visitor to TBK can look forward to a memorable experience

as chicken wings and nuggets) to a carnivore’s dream of prime T-bone and sirloin steaks, all aged to perfection and served with a delightful assortment of accompaniments.

If the prospect of copious amounts of cooked meat does not appeal, then the salad bar offers a meal in itself, with dishes ranging from smoked salmonbased fresh garden salads to slaw with a signature TBK dressing. Other assorted dishes, just as delicious, include wraps, lamb curry, gourmet hot dogs and traditional fish and chips.

The breakfast menu – served daily from 8 am – is especially popular at the weekend. Full English breakfasts also feature TBK’s signature steaks as well as other favourites from the delicatessen.

Millers Cafe Next door to TBK is Millers Cafe, a more traditional restaurant and grill opened in 2010.

Pastas, pizzas and meticulously prepared burgers and steaks are popular here, with grilled prawns a favourite. The restaurant has ample seating both inside and out and the service is commendable. The bar staff here know their stuff, serving favourites such as Margaritas, Mojitos and Bloody Marys.

A range of herbal teas, coffees and cakes complete the menu. It’s easy to see why Millers Cafe is a recommended stop for visitors to Sam Levy’s. With its inviting ambience of wooden floors and potted plants, Millers is the ideal spot for refreshment before or after your shopping spree.

Good family food A memorable experience

The Butcher’s Kitchen (TBK) Shop 112, Sam Levy’s Village, Borrowdale Road, Harare Tel: (+263 4) 884445 Millers Cafe Shop 110, Sam Levy’s Village, Borrowdale Road, Harare Tel: (+263 4) 853137/3

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SUBARU’S

bOYMObiLe HAS MATURED NICELY

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CaR REvIEW

By Karl Peskett

I The wrx is still the lithe sports sedan we’ve come to know; it’s just more mature, more liveable

f ever a car suffered from a negative image, it would have to be the Subaru WRX. Reversed baseball caps; ‘doof doof’ music; exhausts the size of sewer-pipes. you get the idea.

It’s a consequence of its brilliant performance. Which other car has offered so much ability, so much tuning potential and so much fun for such a low price? Subarus also happen to be extremely reliable.

As the WRX hit the second-hand market, modifications got cheaper, stereos got bigger, and down the car’s reputation went.

Here’s the thing, though: it really doesn’t deserve such a bad rap.

2014 WRX

2.0 litre turbo engine 100 kph in six seconds

Initially, the 2014 WRX seems like it’s going the wrong way: it’s longer, wider and taller than before, weighs more and has a smaller engine.

Look deeper, however, and it all starts to make sense. The increase in size allows a lot more space. Its 2,650 mm wheelbase liberates more leg room for rear passengers, while the enlarged width means three abreast is now not only possible but tolerable. A huge – make that astronomical – leap in material quality means WRX owners won’t have to slink into

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their seats when Golf GTIs drive past.

The plastics don’t feel like recycled Lego any more, while the soft surfaces extend to door cards and various touch-points around the cabin.

The seats offer a perfect blend of comfort for long journeys and enough bolstering to keep you in place during spirited driving. There’s even a boost pressure gauge for those who like to take a mechanical interest in proceedings.

A smaller engine means the Rex is now far easier on the dino juice – yet it has more power. A 2.0 litre turbocharged, direct-injection flat four cranks out 265 bhp and 350 Nm, meaning a dash to 100 kph in six seconds. And, like most of the Subaru range (the Toyota-derived BRZ being the anomaly), the WRX is all-wheel-drive. Coupled with excellent suspension, its cornering ability is astounding.

The WRX is still the lithe sports sedan we’ve come to know; it’s just more mature, more liveable. If you want to play boy racer, there’s a more powerful STI version, but if it’s bangs for your buck you’re looking for, the WRX is king of the hill.

But, please, leave the exhaust pipes as standard; cannons went out of fashion centuries ago…

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TECH REVIEW

Internet password security

Protect your privacy, protect your passwords

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nternet passwords have become the bane of our lives. For every new online service, a new username and password are needed.

For those working online and using the internet daily, it is not uncommon to have 50 or more accounts for everything from email, social media and banking services to holiday bookings, household utilities and shopping.

Thinking up new usernames and easy-to-remember passwords is not so easy. Everyone forgets passwords, even simple ones. With 1.2 billion email passwords stolen by hackers this year alone, the need for enhanced security has never been higher.

There is a trend now towards relying less on passwords and using alternatives that cannot easily be stolen, faked or guessed – biometric recognition such as fingerprints,

retina scans, facial recognition and voice recognition.

This comes at a cost, however.

Passwords are still the most economical, practical and common means of authentication. A big part of the security problem is that people choose simple, easy-toremember passwords. Ideally, passwords should be long and random.

Features include:

Solution

• Mobile transaction authentication numbers (mTANS) sent by SMS

One solution is password managers, which store all the passwords either on the user’s computer or online.

Password managers can generally be downloaded and installed with ease. Popular brands include LastPass, KeePass, DashLane, my1login, F-Secure Key, Norton Identity Safe, 1Password, RoboForm Everywhere and SafeWallet. Many come as free versions with advertising.

• Syncing the (often encrypted) passwords across devices • Auto form filling • Log-in • Generating long, random passwords.

Some managers also employ: • Two-factor authentication such as time-sensitive security tokens (as issued by online banking devices)

• One-time passwords produced by devices such as Yubikey ($40 from Yibico) • Biometric authentication.

Of course, even with all this technology, you still have to remember the master password for the password manager. But it’s only one – so remember to write it down and leave it in a safe place.

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LATEST RELEASES

Book reviews are supplied by A Novel Idea – one of East Africa’s best bookshops and providing reading matter to suit all tastes with stores in Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Iringa. www.anovelidea.co.tz

BooKworM GaME RaNGER IN yOUR BaCKPaCK

DUST

all-in-one interpretative guide to the Lowveld

By Megan Emmett and Sean Pattrick

Winner of the Caine Prize for African Writing, this novel about a splintered family in Kenya and the struggling nation around it is a gripping story of unrequited love, sacrifice and survival. Odidi Oganda, running for his life, is gunned down in the streets of Nairobi. His grief-stricken sister, Ajany, and their father bring his body back to their crumbling home deep in the Kenyan drylands, seeking comfort and peace. But the murder has stirred old memories and unleashed a series of unexpected events.

Their mother flees in a fit of anguish and rage; a young Englishman arrives at the Ogandas’ house, looking for his missing father; a hardened policeman reopens a cold case; and a murky trader plots an overdue revenge. In scenes stretching from the violent upheaval of contemporary Kenya back through a political assassination in 1969 and the Mau Mau uprisings of the 1950s, we come to learn the secrets held by this parched landscape.

‘Game Ranger in your Backpack’ is an essential companion for amateur naturalists of all kinds including first-time international visitors to South Africa’s bushveld, local holidaymakers and aspiring game rangers. The guide is packed with practical information on the most commonly encountered animals and plants of the Lowveld – information you normally have to get from a game ranger or field guide travelling by your side in the bush. It teaches people how to observe, identify and interpret what they see in a meaningful way without having to wade through reams of technical information. The book has a readerfriendly ‘mind map’ layout, with pictures linked to brief but informative text boxes. There are colour-coded chapters for ease of reference, while the sections on mammals and trees give technical details in a concise form.

DREaMERS & DOERS By authors from around the world who have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

Mount Kilimanjaro is a symbol. For some it is a dream, a place they want to visit; for others it is simply the Roof of Africa. ‘Dreamers & Doers’ is a collection of inspirational stories by over 50 women from around the world who have climbed the mountain as part of the Ladies Trekking Club. These are their stories of inspiration, life-changing moments and acts of kindness. The book aims to inspire girls and women to achieve their greatest dreams while supporting educational opportunities for Tanzanian children. ‘Dreamers & Doers’ is linked to a project to donate textbooks to underprivileged schoolchildren in Tanzania.

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THE GNU’S WORLD Serengeti Wildebeest Ecology and Life History

By Richard D. Estes This is the first scholarly book on the antelope that dominates the savanna ecosystems of eastern and southern Africa. It is based on research, over a period of 50 years, focusing on the wildebeest in the Ngorongoro and Serengeti ecosystems, where 80 per cent of the world’s wildebeest population can be found. Wildebeest and other grazing mammals drive the ecology and evolution of the savanna ecosystem. Richard D. Estes describes this process and also details the life history of the wildebeest. He describes its social organisation and unique reproductive system, which are adapted to the animal’s epic annual migrations. He also looks into conservation problems, including range-wide declines in the wildebeest population.

STAR FILMS...

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THE INBETWEENERS 2 Directors: Damon Beesley, Iain Morris Starring: Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas, Emily Berrington Genre: Comedy

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Director: Matt Reeves Starring: Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Andy Serkis Genre: Action, drama, sci-fi Ten years after a disease that spread around the globe, a growing nation of genetically evolved apes who have survived the sickness go face-to-face with a band of human survivors and a traitor who is hell-bent on destroying humans and apes galore. The apes, led by Caesar (Andy Serkis), are threatened by human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as the world’s dominant species. Some years after his escape from captivity Caesar heads a vast colony of apes and chimps living in the woods outside San Francisco. In the city itself a depleted group of survivors of Simian Flu struggle to exist. Their best hope is to revitalise a hydro-electric dam that will restore their power; but to reach it they must pass through Caesar’s domain. Group leader Malcolm (Jason Clarke) and Caesar have a mutual respect that allows the restoration to take place, but Caesar’s embittered lieutenant, Koba (Toby Kebbell), a victim of animal experiments, has no such faith in humans and usurps Caesar, leading a full-scale attack on the city.

It is up to Caesar and Malcolm to restore a peace that will benefit both camps.

In this sequel to the 2011 British coming-of-age comedy film ‘The Inbetweeners Movie’, the four school friends – Will (Simon Bird), Jay (James Buckley), Neil (Blake Harrison) and Simon (Joe Thomas) – meet up again for a holiday in Australia. Neil, Will and Simon receive an invitation from Jay to join him on his gap year in what he describes as ‘the sex capital of the world’’. Once again, they put growing up temporarily on hold and embark on the backpacking holiday of a lifetime in an awful car. Will soon finds himself battling with the lads to do something cultural, while they focus their attention on drinking, girls and annoying fellow travellers.

THE EXPENDABLES 3 Director: Patrick Hughes Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson, Jet Li Genre: Action, adventure, thriller Barney (Stallone) augments his team with new blood for a personal battle to take down Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson), co-founder of The Expendables and now a ruthless arms trader who is hell-bent on wiping out Barney and every single one of his associates. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, is now making it his mission to end The Expendables; but Barney has other plans. On the principle that he has to fight old blood with new blood, Barney ushers in a new generation of team members, recruiting younger, faster and more tech-savvy combatants. The latest mission becomes a clash of old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.

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CORNER RIDDLE ME THIS...

...riddle me that Q: What can you catch but not throw?

A: A cold.

Q: What has hands but cannot clap?

A: A clock.

Q: What is as light as a feather, but even the world’s strongest man couldn’t hold it for more than a minute?

A: His breath..

The world’s largest land animal is the African elephant.

JoKe TIMe...

Q: What do you call a fly without wings?

A: A walk.

Q: What is on the ground and also a hundred feet in the air?

A: A centipede on its back!

Q: Why did the cow cross the road?

A: To get to the udder side.

Q: When did the fly fly?

Q: Why do fish live in salt water?

A: Because pepper makes them sneeze!

Q: What goes ticktock, bow-wow, tick-tock, bow-wow?

A: A watch dog.

Q: What do you call a girl with a frog on her head?

A: Lily.

A: When the spider spied her!

The highest point in Africa is Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania at 5,895 metres.

The world’s tallest animal, the giraffe, The largest country in lives in Africa.

Africa is Algeria and the smallest is Seychelles.

The fastest land animal in the world, the cheetah, lives in Africa.

The gorilla, which can be found in the continent’s jungles, is the world’s largest primate.

Africa is home to the world’s largest reptile, the Nile crocodile.

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TRAVEL INFORMATION VISA INFORMATION Most nationals require visas to enter East Africa.

Citizens from the five East African states require no visas while those from the Common Market of East and Southern Africa (COMESA) member states have relaxed entry requirements into East Africa.

However, East African member states have their own visa requirements for various nationals.

Tanzanian visas All foreigners from non-Commonwealth countries are required to have a valid visa unless their countries have agreements with Tanzania under which the visa requirement is waived.

Exemptions: Citizens of Commonwealth countries are not required to obtain visas unless they are citizens of the United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria, India, Pakistan, New Zealand or Australia.

Tanzanian visas are issued by the following: • The office of the Director of Immigration Services, Dar es Salaam, and the office of the Principal Immigration Officer, Zanzibar.

• Entry points to the United Republic of Tanzania: principally Namanga, Tunduma, Sirari, Horohoro, Kigoma Port, Dar es Salaam International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Zanzibar Harbour and Zanzibar Airport.

• Any other gazetted entry point.

• From Tanzania High Commissions or embassies abroad.

For more information on Tanzanian diplomatic missions visit: www.tanzania.go.tz

South African visas Visitors’ visas are a requirement for many travellers entering South Africa on a temporary basis. The purpose of visit can be for either business or leisure but is restricted to 90 days or less when using a visitors’

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visa. For longer trips a different type of visa is required and information regarding this can be obtained from the Department of Home Affairs.

The visa application must be produced on arrival and visitors are restricted to the activities given as the reason for travel during the visa application process. For a smooth trip, ensure that visas are applied for before departure as they are not issued on arrival in South Africa. Moreover, the visa must be fixed to a passport and shown to immigration upon landing. Visa applications do not need to be submitted in person but can be submitted on behalf of the traveller, for example, by a travel agent.

There are other visa requirements that must be adhered to for entry into South Africa: • A valid passport needs to be produced which must not expire for at least 30 days after the duration of the intended visit • At least two full, unused pages left in the passport • Travellers also require a completed application for visa form • A yellow fever vaccination certificate if over one year of age and travelling from a yellow fever belt country • Documentation confirming the purpose of stay • Two colour passport photographs • A return or onward ticket is also a necessity There is a fee associated with obtaining a visa, this fee can change often but can be checked by contacting the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa. For this and further information on visa requirements for entering South Africa visit www.home-affairs.gov.za

Baggage Savvy Airlines have varying baggage rules that can often be confusing and can lead to unforeseen costs at the airport. An outline of the fastjet baggage guidelines will help make your flight smooth and enjoyable.

If booked prior to departure each passenger is entitled to one bag that can be checked in and placed in the hold at the cost of R60 or Tsh 10,000.

If hold baggage is not booked in advance it is still possible to check one

bag per passenger into the hold while at the airport on the day of departure, this is at the cost of R100 or Tsh 15,000. All baggage being checked into the hold must weigh less than 20 kg but if baggage weighs more than 20 kg arrangements can be made to carry it at an additional cost of R50 per kilo. However, maximum weight for any single piece of hold baggage is 32 kg due to health and safety restrictions and no passenger can check in more than 50 kg of baggage.

Each passenger is entitled to carry only one item of hand luggage, which could be one brief case, one handbag, a rucksack or a suit or dress carrier. Hand baggage can measure a maximum of 56 x 45 x 25 cm and anything measuring larger than this must be checked and placed in the hold. However, hand baggage must be able to be placed in and retrieved from the overhead lockers safely but there is no weight restriction on hand luggage. If hand baggage is larger than the specified dimensions it will be necessary to check this into the hold at the specified fees and charges. Infants travelling without a seat do not have hand baggage allowance.

FLEET INFORMATION airbus a319 - Quick facts Length:......................................................................................... 33.84 m / 111 ft Height: .................................................................................. 11.76 m / 38 ft 7 in Wingspan: .......................................................................... 34.1 m / 111 ft 11 in Maximum capacity: ........................................................................ 156 seats Cabin length:........................................................................... 23.78 m / 78 ft Range:.......................................................................... 6,850 km / 3,700 Nm Maximum speed: ......................................................................... Mach 0.82 Number of aircraft:........................................................................................... 3

Greener flights through innovative design fastjet operates a fleet of A319 jets manufactured by Airbus as part of the A320 family of aircraft. Identical to the A320 except in length, the A319 is a single aisle twin-engine jet designed to carry 156 passengers. These highly efficient aircraft have a low environmental impact, while the innovative wing tip Sharklets can reduce fuel consumption by more than 3.5 per cent.

Moreover, comfort has been improved for the smaller jet and the state-ofthe-art A319 has a wide single-aisle fuselage, which gives a generous seat width, thus helping to maintain the high level of comfort that modern air travellers have come to expect.

For further rules on fastjet’s baggage allowances please visit: www.fastjet.com

HEALTH Vaccination requirements for international travellers • No cholera vaccination certificates are required of travellers coming from all over the world.

• Only valid yellow fever vaccination certificates are required of all travellers over one year old, arriving from yellow fever infected countries mainly in central and West Africa, South and Central America South East Asia, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh.

• Vaccination for international travellers are obtainable from all international air and sea ports, city and major municipal councils NB: Make sure you get your yellow fever shot in good time since the yellow fever certificate is valid for travel use 10 days after vaccination.

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THE FASTJET NETWORK

FASTJET CONTACTS 24/7 Call centre: +255 767 007 903 To book tickets or for any customer service enquiries.

TanZanIa fastjet Tanzania & Dar es Salaam ticketing & reservations office plot no 767/39, Samora avenue

Tel: +255 767 007 903 Email: sales.tanzania@fastjet.com

fastjet Arusha ticketing & reservations office corridor Springs hotel, Ground floor, Ingira road

Tel: +255 784 108 900

fastjet DoubleTree ticketing & reservations office doubleTree hilton, Slipway road Msasani peninsular

Tel: +255 767 007 903

fastjet Samora ticketing & reservations office Samora avenue (next to Steers restaurant)

UGANDA

Tel: +255 767 007 903

fastjet Safasha Plaza ticketing & reservations office

Entebbe

Safasha plaza, nyerere road

Kilimanjaro Mwanza Mbeya

Dar es Salaam

TANZANIA ZAMBIA Lusaka Harare

ZIMBABWE

Tel: +255 767 007 903

fastjet Julius Nyerere International Airport Tel: +255 767 007 903 fastjet Kilimanjaro International Airport Tel: +255 (0)75 654 0540 Tel: +255 (0)27 255 4282 Mbeya Airport at Songwe Tel: +255 759 124 919 Mwanza Airport Tel: +255 767 540 549 Mwanza Town Office Mwanza hotel, Kenyata road

Tel: +255 767 540 543

SouTh aFrIca fastjet South Africe Reservations Office holiday house, 156 Bram Fischer drive, randburg, 2194

Tel: +27 11 289 8090 Email: sales.southafrica@fastjet.com and customer.southafrica@fastjet.com

Johannesburg

SOUTH AFRICA

ZaMBIa c/o Voyagers Suez road, lusaka

Tel: +26 021 125 686

ZIMBaBwe c/o Star Travel, 180 Fife avenue, harare

Tel: +26 386 4455 6677

uGanda Travelcare lugogo Mall Kampala

Tel: +256750080190

Simba Travel 8 colville Street Kampala

Tel: +256750080170

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