Vicious Collections Issue 7 by viciouscollections94

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EDITORIAL Vicious Collections Magazine Publisher Vicious Collections Issuu.com Editor in Chief Pindurai Mwakurudza Vice Editor in Chief Latoyah Kirk Director of finances Patience Mwakurudza. Advisor Debbie Mubi Designer & Layout Lewis Nyamakosi Director of Journalism George Mashegede

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Marketing Directors Leonard Chimhamhiwa Joana Makore Brendon T Ndlovu

YEAR-END GREETINGS 2020

Brand Ambassadors Lilian Madyara Jamal Chimuka

As we are heading towards the end of 2020, it’s good to look ahead and think about what the new year may unveil.

Directors of style Audrey Ndlovu Ryan Muzamhindo Bradley T Ndlovu Alexis N Ndlovu

But first, let’s take a quick look back. 2020 was quite a year for all of us at Vicious Collections. It was our first year for publishing our Magazine and Business Membership Directory and it was one of the most interesting years of our life. This year was also full of challenges and hardships, however we have learnt tremendously and we have been through many developments.

Contributors Dr Jemedze Wellington Mupinha Directors of Communication. Precious Mwakurudza Rachael Mwakurudza Matthew Mwakurudza Mathias Mwakurudza Contacts +263 773 490 797 Email viciouscollections94@gmail.com Website www.viciouscollections.co.zw Note All Rights reserved.Copyright 2020 Vicious Collections Magazine. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electric or mechanical, including photocoping or recording.

I would like to start with a huge thank you to all my colleagues – Thank you for all your wonderful contributions towards the growth and success of our company. We strive to put our clients at the heart of everything we do and we sincerely would like to thank all our clients, the many long-term and new clients we have, for their trust, their support and their excellent cooperation with us. Of course, there is always a lot of work ahead and I do have a wish list for Santa Claus, which I would like to share with you. I wish for a team that continues to embrace change. With digitalization

changing our work, this is so important. They is a say that “The greatest gift you can give a child is to prepare him for great change”. The road of transforming a company can be rocky, but I am confident that our team will be ready to embrace all the upcoming challenges and to adapt quickly. All our staff love what they are doing and our clients can feel that in every interaction. I wish that we continue to be challenged and fulfilled colleagues striving for customer service at its best. Why do I focus so much on the team? Because I believe in Richard Branson’s saying “If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.” And happy clients are our ultimate goal. I wish you and your families a joyous, peaceful and restful festive season and all the best for the New Year 2021. Pindurai Mwakurudza Managing Director / Partner To advertise Publish articles in our Magazines & Membership Directory Contact us on +263786260569 +263773490797

CONTENT 05 .Vicious collections directory launch and Sanah designs menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wear exhibition 08 .Vicious collections background 11. Brand Ambassador: Hollywood lee 13. GET TO KNOW - Gladys 16. Madzimai Corner 19. Young adults and teenage corner 25. HERBS: Mangoes 26Doctor Jemedze 28. 5 Things people need to know about teeth whitening 31. A word from women in ARTS on GBV 33.Kidznet Corner 35. Funny pets corner 36. Hero animals 37. Career vs passion 41. Cover Guy 46. ROIL Bulawayo arts awards 52. model of the month:Trish Degwa 56.Song of the month:Novuyo 57. Black Gem 59. Stars we lost in 2020 60. ADVERTS

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Thank you • Mr Mushamba & friends • Team Shamba House. • Rose • Solar Shack • Propa Vision (for photoshoots) • Wellington & Team Ruma Water & Sanitation • Mrs Makore & Ravine Water • Team Vicious Collections ( Latoyah Kirk Lewis & Tapiwa Nyamakosi) • Patience Mwakurudza (Vicious Collections Finance Director) • Zwelithini Ncube • Vicious Collections editorial team & Crew • Zimuto & Mwakurudza Family • Models • Dj Rds • Dj Paulito • Security Team • Team Sanah Designs • Bridget & Team Pet Haven • Mrs Mubi & Londoners • Natsai • Albert Nyathi • Dereck Mphofu • Zahara Perfumes. Thank you to everyone who managed to come and support our Magazine Launch. Friday 4th December 2020 was lit! Vicious Collections Magazine Launch & Men's Wear Exhibition by Sanah Designs was a successful event because of you. Thank you so much for dedicating your time and effort towards the event. We could not have done it better without you. We greatly appreciate all the help and support you gave us. Regards Vicious Collections & Sanah Designs

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VICIOUS COLLECTIONS BACKGROUND

THE C E O Full name : Pindurai Mwakurudza Background I was born in a family of 4, three girls and 1 boy and i am the 2nd born. I am a single lady and a mom to a 17 year old girl. I am a multi talented, business lady, who learnt a number of skills at Amakhosi Theatre in Bulawayo where I did my Creative Arts Diploma. I am a hardworking lady, goal getter and a no nonsense lady. I believe in myself. Apart from being an actress, writer, fashion model, DJ, MC ,dance choreographer, jewellery dealer,event planner, farmer, I am a businesswoman who run Vicious Collections Advertising & Marketing Company. I am also a musician who has 1 album to her name titled Vicious Collection 1.The Album has songs that includes Don't judge me( a song that tells a real story about struggles and challenges a street-kid faces in the streets) & "Timmy" which is being played by a number of radio stations. I have featured in a number of ZBC dramas that includes, Conflicts, Ezakomatselela, Zim Tales, Makorokoza, Avenues, just to name a few. I have also featured in Movies that includes Eagles by Moses Matanda. At present I feature in Estate Blues Soap that showcases on ZBC every Sunday at 7pm. What core values define Pindurai Iam a Christian who believes in helping others in every way possible. I love to see people smile and happy and I always find ways to inspire and motivate others.

Latoyah Kirk (vice editor in chief for Vicious Collections ) and Pindurai Mwakurudza ( CEO )

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VICIOUS COLLECTIONS BACKGROUND Vicious Collections PBC is a company that runs the following avenues 1. Marketing and Advertising 2. Magazine & Directory 3. Buying and Selling 4. Fashion 5. Events Management 6. Entertainment 7. VIP Waitressing and Ushering. 8. Cleaning Detergents manufacturing. Vicious Collections PBC is proudly a Zimbabwean Company incorporated in 2019 according to the laws of Zimbabwe. Vicious Collections is primed to meet the needs of diverse customers and specializes in marketing , advertising, running a Magazine and Membership Directory, buying and selling, events management, cleaning detergents manufacturing, VIP waitressing and ushering. Our Clients Customers, Members and Service providers are valuable assets to our business and we attribute our rapid growth in business to the cordial relationships we enjoy with them. In April 2020 Vicious Collections released its first Online Magazine Issue that was mostly about Covid- 19 awareness. Then after the first Issue, a number of exciting, motivating and inspiring articles were added in the following Issues, that includes: i)Madzimai Corner which is mainly about marriages, bedroom issues and love. ii) Kidznet corner. iii) Funny pets corner. iv) Young adults and teenage Corner ( teenage experiences, challenges and inspirational stories etc) just to name a few . The Magazine has also been a strong platform for advertisers. So far Vicious Collections have produced and published 6 Issues and managed to attract a number of advertisers, contributors and partners along the way. The adverts Vicious Collections Magazine have been receiving has now reached an overwhelming stage such that Team Vicious Collections decided to release a Membership Directory separately, where regular advertisers advertise every day and a Vicious Collections Membership Facebook Group page have been opened for members to further advertise their products and services everyday and a Vicious Collections Public Group where business people from all walks if life interacts.

QUESTION AND ANSWER Tell us about Vicious Collections Magazine & Directory Vision (What is the main purpose of the Magazine and Membership Directory) Answer 1. The main aim for VICIOUS COLLECTIONS Business Directory and Business Guide is to promote EVERLASTING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS within companies, our clients and members .There are so many dubious business people these days and people are not trustworthy, we aim to bring that trust

back to the people and have a situation where business people treat each other like family 2. Magazine The magazine serves the purpose of motivating and inspiring people through other people’s real stories and articles.Our Vision is to inspire the Youth, single mothers, women in and people in general.Other people’s real life stories and experiences can motivates and inspire others , hence they will ask themselves this question “ if someone is this successful, why can’t I be, she is just a single mother like me?”. Vicious Collections Magazine also aims to bring out public, society & community awareness, eg teenage pregnancy issues, drug abuse issues, gender based violence issues etc. Question Who are your main target readers Answer Teenagers and adults for the Magazine and people in business for the Membership Directory. Question How many people do you reach to so far and do you feel you are progressing? Answer So far we reach to more than 50k people. And our readers are 10k and more. The number keep increasing by the day. UPCOMING PROJECTS In 2021 we will be hosting live TV talk shows featuring people’s real life stories & experiences, business discussions and Hot Topics that includes “ should Condoms be distributed in schools?, Polygamy, Inheritance etc, whilst featuring video adverts for companies during the talk show breaks. Vision Our Vision is to be a networking hub operating a number of branches locally and Internationally under Vicious Collections banner. Question What does Vicious Collections mean? VICIOUS - is a name that means vigorous, powerful, strong, unshaken, producing results to us. We are an action team that acts there and there. According to some dictionaries VICIOUS means violence, dangerous etc but as you can see we are not violent people, we are goal getters, people full of energy and purpose. Collections We are a collection of many business avenues that includes the named above( Magazine, Directory, Event Management, Marketing and Advertising, Cleaning detergents manufacturing , VIP with and Ushering) Our slogan @ Vicious Collections, we collect, connect, link, inspire and put a big smile on your face.

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BRAND AMBASSADOR : hollywood lee

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â&#x20AC;&#x153; Every girl and every woman has

the potential to make this world a better place, and that potential lies in the act of thinking higher thoughts and feeling deeper things. When women and girls, everywhere, begin to see themselves as more than inanimate objects, but as beautiful beings capable of deep feelings and high thoughts, this has the capacity to create change all around. The kind of change that is for the better. â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153; Ladies learn to use your talents and be versatile , gone are the days when women belonged to the kitchen only â&#x20AC;?

y name is Gladys Gamuchirai Denenga. I was born in a family of 4 girls and I am the third born. I am a mother ,a wife and a sister. Iam my own boss, and I have been an entrepreneur since I was 8 years old. I started buying and selling business at Primary School where I used to sell sweets. I believe I was born an entrepreneur and working for someone was never destined for me.

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I am the Ceo of Blue Heart and Praveen boutique that sells a variety of clothing and accessories that includes menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wear, ladies wear and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing. My talents include commercial modelling, acting, presenting and mceeing. In addition Iam a professional make up artist and have done remarkable jobs for individuals and companies that includes at weddings, Tv shows, modelling shows, photoshoots under the name Gachel. The reason behind my smile is purely peace of mind, grace and family, not forgetting the woman who prays for my success day and night, my beloved mother Florence Zvareva. She is a powerhouse,an idol,an inspiration not only to me but to people around her. My dear husband Pearson Jimu , has stood by me in difficult and good times and I can never thank him enough. My husband taught me how to love, and made me realize that communication is important in a relationship.

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We do not keep grudges and secrets as we always discuss on challenges we face and topics that makes us unhappy at that time to clear the air. Most of my inspiration comes from the virtuous women in the bible mainly Rachel. She inspires me in many ways with her humbleness, hard work and wisdom. I have also learnt that no one can distruct a woman with a vision and never to underestimate the power of a praying woman. I value and treasure my family who has helped me to build my brand and I give glory unto the Most High God who has and remains faithful to me. My message to women out there is start something of your own, and be your own boss, identify your talent, passion and persue it, it can be farming, chicken rearing, buying and selling etc. These days men wants women that can chip in and help out in some areas not dependent women.

Remember to do business that is not harmful to others or community e.g selling drugs etc. Stay humble and pray for your family. My favourite say is Pray, Hustle & Mind your own

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Madzimai Corner

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Madzimai Corner LOVE & SEX

Knowing the difference makes the difference. Welcome to Madzimai CORNER đ&#x;&#x201D;&#x17E; Once again we take you deeper into the bedroom. Let's talk about SEX & LOVE. Most people confuse the two. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOVE

AND SEX. When two individuals make love, their vulnerability levels are pretty high. This is often a result of sharing emotions and words that they may not have done before. Both persons tend to let their guard down and risk and reward come into play. During love making, one experiences unique closeness with their partner and find it difficult imagining other moments happening without them. On the other hand when you are having sex with someone, although the vulnerability still plays a role, it is of a different kind. Namely, one may be afraid of the sexual intercourse not being good or losing the needed chemistry. Also, one may question if his/her sexual needs will be received well or not. Love and sex are two different things. Some believe that the two are almost interchangeable. They assume that if sex is present, then love is as well. This can lead down some very rough roads. Others believe that the two aren't connected at all. They believe that you can easily have

one without the other without any lasting effects. Sexual desire and love lead to some of the same reactions in your brain. That means it can be easy to confuse what you are experiencing. This is why some people struggle to think that they are in love after they have sex when the other person doesn't. Sexual desire is one way to show love to another person, however you can have sex without love being present, but then sex is just sex. There is nothing more to it. Even if you physically enjoy it, there will be a level of emptiness that comes with making love when love is absent. There is no real meaning to it. You know that it leads to nothing else. But when you love the person that you are with, it takes the sexual experience to a deeper level because emotional needs are being met as well as physical needs. People Try Unsuccessful to Fill the Void of Love with Sex.

short- term. There is no lasting positive impact from one- night stand or empty sex. However, if this person starts to experience a loving relationship, they don't have to go out hunting for the next hookup. Whether they want to admit it or not, they are filling the void of love in their life with sex. If you believe that love and sex are the same things , and not just Connected, you will be led into sexual experiences because you are seeking love and believe you will find it by making love. This is only setting yourself up to be hurt. Love and sex are Connected but not the same. Many people will have sex with you to try to meet their needs, even if they have no feelings of love for you. FACT IS, you either use people or get used by people- when you are in a loving relationship, you both want the same thing which eventually promotes your sexual compatibility. Your sexual experiences are deepening your relationship and you want to please each other both in bed and out of bed. Examples of 2 different people who just wants sex for sex.

Some people are constantly on the lookout for one - night stands. They aren't even looking for a relationship they are just looking to hook up. There is no love involved in these types of connections, it is poorly sexual.The reason for this person has to keep searching for the next experience is that sexual fulfilment is

1) Someone can just want sex when he/ she feels sad because he/ she likes the comfort the physical holding provides. Some people wants to be held when they are sad, infact the need to be held when one feels sad is biologically programed into our brains. 2) Some people desire sex when they are lonely. They believe it is weak to let someone know that they feel lonely and wants company. Alternatively, they think it is acceptable to find and ask for sex, which satisfies their need for human connection.

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QUESTION Is having sex and making love the same? No When having sex, the intimacy has to do with merging physical needs and body parts with the other partner, whereas love making is more about connecting your minds and souls through the act of sexual intercourse. QUESTION Can someone have sex with someone for more than a year without falling in love? Yes You can have a year of steamy casual sex with someone and never fall in love. QUESTION Does sex increase love? Sexual excitement is a core emotion. And each core emotion has a program, this program causes specific physical sensations and impulses to arise inside us at the moment when a particular emotion is triggered. Sexual excitement is often physically felt as sensations in the groin are with an impulse to seek orgasmic release. Sadness, anxiety, loneliness, anger , and dear are other emotions that can combine with sexual excitement. The mixture of the tender emotions with sexual excitement is the brilliant way the mind can make sure core human needs are met consciously covert yet culturally acceptable ways.

Sex in a monogamous relationship increases your level of commitment and emotional connection with the other person. Expressing love through sex increases the likelihood of couples staying together. As a result sex positively associated with a lower divorce rate. TO BE CONTINUED...... Like and Follow our social media Pages for more info and comments FB- Vicious Collections Instargram- Vicious Collections TWITTER- Viciouscollect3 Linkedin- Vicious Collections To publish your Articles , Adverts , Profiles and stories in our Magazine app/call +263 786 260 569

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Young adults and teenage corner TEENAGE PREGNANCIES

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TEENAGE PREGNANCIES ON THE RISE IN AFRICA

eenage pregnancy continues to be a challenge for most countries especially those in Africa. When girls and women give birth early they reduce their chances of getting academically empowered and most of their career opportunities are stripped off them.

.Violence against women are among the factors associated with a higher likelihood of unintended inpregnancies.

So far due to the Pendemic (Covid-19) there has been a significant rise in teenage pregnancies. WHAT IS TEENAGE PREGNANCY? Teenage pregnancy is when a woman under 20 years old gets pregnant. It usually refers to teens between the ages of 15-19. But it can include girls as young as 9. It’s also called adolescent pregnancy. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM LEGAL FRAMEWORK AROUND MARRIAGE IN ZIMBABWE ? On Wednesday 20 January 2016, the Constitutional court ruled that section 22 of the Marriage Act is unconstitutional and therefore “ no person , girl or boy should be married before the age of 18”. The ruling includes marriages under Customary Marriages Act which had previously not had a minimum age requirement. SOME OF THE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO TEENAGE PREGNANCY 1. AT COMMUNITY LEVEL .Poverty .Rural residence .Cultural norms that foster gender inequality

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2. AT HOUSEHOLD FAMILY LEVEL .Poverty (lack of family support) .Death of Parents .Lack of communication with parents about sex encounters .Single parent family structure are associated with early- unintended pregnancies. 3. STRUCTURAL FACTORS associated with the increased level of early pregnancy include .Restrictive policies such as laws on age of concern for contraceptives .Healthcare systems failures .Inadequate access to contraceptives as well as epileptic availability and access to reproductive healthcare services. PEER PRESSURE Peer pressure could influence the typical teenager’s perception about sexuality so much so that teenagers tend to conform to the norms about sexual behavior which are deemed acceptable to the peer group to which she belongs. Peer pressure has been found to significantly influence teenage pregnancy. Parents and guardians should be mindful of the friends their children associate with.

Educators, counsellors and stakeholders in the school setting should pay close attention to teenagers in this crucial stage of their development and apply tact in giving reorientation to pupils who exhibit character traits that are symptomatic of deficiencies in parental upbringing as this can curtail the influence they may have in their peers. ABSENT PARENTS A father’s absence ups a daughter’s risk for early sexual activity and teenage pregnancy, according to a recent long term study. Previous research has attributed a girl’s increased risk of pregnancy to the possible consequences of a father leaving - lower family income, conflict and

a weak parental monitoring. POVERTY In rural areas girls are sometimes married off to reduce their perceived economic burden, with their bride price (lobola) used by families as a means of survival. Usually girls from Zimbabwe’s poorest households are more likely to marry before the age of 18 than girls living in the richest households. Some of these teenagers become parents to their siblings when their parents die and these teenagers are forced to drop out of school and look after the younger ones. Sleeping in empty stomachs leads some of these teenagers to engage into sexual intercourse in exchange of money , groceries and paying bills for the family.

If a girl engages in pre- marital sex, is seen with a boyfriend or returns home late, she is sometimes forced to marry to mitigate the shame. Some girls who fall pregnant choose to enter customary marriages because they are afraid their family will abuse them for dishonourable behaviour. c) TRADITIONAL CUSTOMS Virginity testing is still practiced in some parts of Zimbabwe. Girls who are found to no longer be virgins are shamed into wearing a mark on their forehead and are required to find another virgin for their husband to marry as compensation. OBSERVATIONS Adolescent sexual and reproductive health is an issue of immense concern globally and is part of the overall objective to achieve universal access to efficient healthcare services. Social, cultural, religious and economic factors have an important impact on the progress of sexual and reproductive health among adolescents. There is a growing number of unexpected pregnancies among secondary school students, translating into school drop outs, unsafe abortion, early marriages, child abandonment and different health issues associated with early age child bearing including martenal mortality. Discussions about providing secondary with condoms have intiated to promote safe reproductive and sexual health among secondary school students. There are uncertainties in regard to the future of the growing generation , on both sides of claimers , where some want to protect youth against risky sexual behaviours, while others want to preserve social and cultural norms, which are among the country’s identity. Other people recognize distributing condoms as a last resort needed as a solution to protecting and promoting the sexual and reproductive health rights of the youth in secondary schools. As adolescents are considered to be sexually active and providing them with condoms is considered as the lack of societal norms and would mean that parents (and educators ) have failed their responsibilities.

LACK OF COMMUNICATION AND SUPERVISION Many adolescent girls become pregnant because they lack the information needed to make informed decisions about their sexuality, family planning, and their reproductive health services , while other are coerced into sex and require protection and access to health services and support. FORCED MARRIAGES a) RELIGION Some churches still encourages girls as young as 10 to marry much older men for “spiritual guidance” Men in some of these churches are entitled to marry girls to shield them from pre-marital sex. b) FAMILY HONOUR

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That’s the “MILLION DOLLAR “question of the decade.

Obviously abstinence is the wish, but that’s not the reality.

It is important to acknowledge that different socio- economic factors play a big role in youth intiation to sexual activity and this may be different from developed and developing countries. Having said the above , below are some of the responses we got from different people in Zimbabwe about the topic (SHOULD CONDOMS BE DISTRIBUTED IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS?) N.M YES No matter how much we try to hide, the fact is that kids are engaging in sex much earlier than parents/guardians/young adults think. Its much better for them to be educated about the use of protection and prevention of diseases and mostly pregnancy. Having a baby changes dreams and best-laid plans.

T.K NO! It’s a no for me, instead pads should be distributed I’m schools instead. A.F YES In response to TK’s answers , it’s rather better to give out condoms than pads, just looking at the rate of teenage pregnancy cases during this lockdown period makes us believe this can be one of the solutions to these teenage pregnancy issue. As I speak a number of teenage girls are going to school pregnant in my neighborhood. E.E NO! Distribution of condoms in schools It’s a no for me. It’s better for them to collect these condoms from health centres or for parents to collect on their behalf and give them at home. A.S NO! Let’s be practical who in their right minds as parents would give their kids condoms? Most parents fail to teach their own children about puberty and menstruation amongst other things, and you think they can sit down with their kids and talk about sex ? S.S YES! As for me its a big YES, you know why? Because its better to teach those teens how to practice safe sex than to start teaching them and giving them condoms after they get pregnant. You should know that these kids have already started indulging in sexual activities anyway. Someone said give them pads instead but are pads ways of protecting a child from getting pregnant?

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ALEX BULAWAYO NO! ITS A BIG NO FOR ME! Before I go deeper into this topic, let’s all take this moment and visualize what iam about to say. Imagine giving your child a condom as she goes to school everyday. Imagine the exchange of glances between you and her and imagine the words you tell her as you give her the condom or place it in her satchel or uniform pocket. So far how do you feel? I guess you felt the discomfort as you were reading and picturing that scenario. So there you have your perfect answer. Let all parents feel that same feeling you felt as you imagined giving your own child a condom. We say actions speak louder that words right?.

By giving your child that condom, are you not encouraging her to go and have sex? And tell me, will you be able to look her in the eye and say ‘my daughter take this’ and give her every single day of your life? Aren’t you portraying your daughter as a sex addict or encouraging her to be one? Parents are role models to their children and when you give your child a condom, won’t she feel it’s alright to indulge in sex at that age and before marriage? Will she then value her virginity after this? Hence you the person she looks up to for advise and career guidance is giving her the go ahead to have

sex tool? If you then catch your child watching pornography what then will you say to her? Will you stop her from watching or? I feel that giving condoms to school children is also promoting those that haven’t indulged in sex to start planning to do so to feed their curiosity. This is how i visualize this, as it’s always best to visualize everything first to feel the impact, when you put yourself in the situation. G.G NO! Distributing condoms in schools is a motive for children to practise sex at school. The primary purpose of going to school is learning and doing sports, so they shouldn’t have time for sex. Most of these sexual active teenagers do not indulge in sex activities at school but homes and other secret places. So maybe these condoms should be accessible from community stores not in schools. T.S NO Teach them about God yes and also teach them about safe sex and abstaining. The real problem in parents is, you are never open and honest with your children. Do not tell the child not to indulge in sex only but tell them the disadvantages of having sex at their age and give them examples of people in the community who indulged and ended up pregnant, infected and maybe who died trying to abort or committed suicide. Sometimes it’s better to show your true experience with your teenage child, If you were a victim of these teenage pregnancy or if you indulged in sex in your teenage stage tell her the truth and what happened to you after, lying to her that you were straightforward and never indulged in sex in your teenage life is a disaster because when she finds out that you lied to her she can become rebellious. The problem is most mothers wants to potray themselves as saints yet they might have been wild during their time and they cannot talk about their past experiences to their children to protect their statuses. CATCH US AGAIN IN OUR NEXT ISSSUE AS WE CONTINUE WITH DISCUSSIONS ON THIS TOPIC (Should condoms be distributed to secondary schools)

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HERBS by Precious Mwakurudza. Herbs have no side effects and they heal and repair damaged body cells at the same time restoring our health back to its original normal state. Let’s remind each other to keep planting trees especially this rainy season trees grow very well. Let’s make it upon ourselves to plant at least 5 trees this season. This month I will be talking about Mango tree. Mango trees are deep- rooted plants that may become large specimens in the landscape. They are evergreen and generally produced of stocks that increase the hardiness of the plants. Mango trees begin fruit production in three years and form fruit quickly.

tioxidant properties as they have a high content of flavonoids and phenols. They can be boiled in water to make a decoction or can be consumed in powdered form. In South East Asia, the tender leaves of the mango tree are cooked and eaten. Also for medicinal purposes young leaves should be used. But one has to be careful. The antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of mango leaves can help treat various ailments effectively. Here are 10 surprising benefits of mango leaves that you may have not known. 1. REGULATES DIABETES Mango leaves are very useful for managing diabetes. The tender leaves of the mango tree contain tannins called anthocyanidins that may help in treating early diabetes. The leaves are dried and powdered, or used as an infusion to treat the same. It also helps to treat diabetic angiopathy and diabetic retinopathy. Soak the leaves in a cup of water overnight. Strain and drink this water to help relieve the symptoms of diabetes. It also helps in treating hyperglycemia.

Benefits of mango leaves are so varied and extensive that they are given immense importance in eastern medicine too. They are reddish or purplish when tender and new, and grow into a dark green color and have a pale underside. These leaves are fleshy and shiny with a sharp tip containing vitamins C, B and A. They are also rich in various other nutrients. These leaves have powerful an-

5. CURES RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS Mango leaves are good for all kinds of respiratory problems. It is especially useful for people suffering from cold, bronchitis and asthma. Drinking a decoction made by boiling mango leaves in water with a little honey helps to cure cough effectively. It also helps in curing voice loss. 6. TREATS DYSENTERY Mango leaves help in treating bleeding dysentery. Mango leaves dried in a shade should be powdered and then taken with water two to three times a day to stop dysentery. 7. REMEDY FOR EAR ACHES Ear ache can be quite painful and frustrating. Using mangoes leaves as home remedy provides good relief. A teaspoon of juice extracted from mango leaves works as an effective ear drop and pain killer. Heat the juice slightly before using it. 8. HEALS BURNS The simplest remedy for healing painful burns is to apply mango leaf ashes to the wounded area. This soothes the skin and brings relief.

Mangifera lndica ( Mango tree) Originated from India and is now found mostly in tropical countries. It can grow up to 20 metres tall. Mango leaves are full of healing and medicinal properties These leaves contain vitamins C, A and B They can be boiled in water or can be consumed in powdered for. But who would have imagined that a sweet, juicy and delicious fruit like mango can also be a healthy superfood? Well, it’s true. It is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and minerals like copper, potassium and magnesium. Not only this, mango leaves which you may often discard can actually work as a great herbal medicine. Mango leaves are full of healing and medicinal properties.

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2. LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE Mango leaves help lower the blood pressure as they have hypotensive properties. They help in strengthening the blood vessels and treating the problem of varicose veins. 3. FIGHTS RESTLESSNESS For people suffering from restlessness due to anxiety, the mango leaves can be a good home remedy. Add few mango leaves to your bath water. This helps in relaxing and refreshing your body.

9. STOPS HICCUPS. If you’re troubled with frequent hiccups or other throat problems, mango leaves can be a great home remedy. Burn a few mango leaves and inhale the smoke. This helps to cure hiccups and throat problems. 10. GOOD FOR YOUR GUT. Put some mango leaves in warm water, close the container with a lid, and leave it overnight. The next morning filter the water and drink this concoction on an empty stomach. The regular intake of this infusion acts as a good stomach tonic, flushes out toxins from your body and keeps your stomach clean.

4. TREATS GALL AND KIDNEY STONES Mango leaves help treat kidney stones and gall bladder stones. The daily intake of a finely ground powder of mango leaves with water kept in a tumbler overnight, helps in breaking the stones and

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HEALTH by Doctor Jemedze

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WHAT IS YOUR BLOOD TYPE?

Most people are actually realising that they do not know their blood type. Knowing your blood type can be crucial in a medical emergency, but it can also offer some interesting insight into your health. See how your blood type might play a role in your well-being, based on results of some recent studies. Blood types are determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens (proteins on the red blood cells) – substances that can trigger an immune response (cause your body to fight) if they are foreign to the body. There are four major blood groups determined by the presence or absence of two antigens – A and B – on the surface of red blood cells. In addition to the A and B antigens, there is a protein called the Rh factor, which can be either present (+) or absent (–), creating the 8 most common blood types (A+; A-; AB+; AB-; B+; B-; O+& O-) Your blood group is determined by the genes you inherit from your parents. Each biological parent donates one of two ABO genes to their child. The A and B genes are dominant and the O gene is recessive. For example, if an O gene is paired with an A gene, the blood type will be A. Other possible combinations of parents and outcome blood type below:-

Is it possible to have a different blood type from both your parents? Yes as illustrated below

Heart Disease Of the eight main blood types, people with type O have the lowest risk for heart disease. People with blood types AB and B are at the greatest risk, which could be a result of higher rates of inflammation for these blood types. A hearty health lifestyle is particularly important for people with types AB and B blood. Cancer Studies have found that people with blood type A or AB are at higher risk for stomach cancer. Additionally, if you have A, B or AB blood types, you may have an increased risk for pancreatic cancer. If you fall in this grouping, stock up on caner fighting foods, which can help reduce the risk for developing cancer. The best cancer-fighting foods • Apples. • Berries. • Cruciferous vegetables.

• Carrots. • Fatty fish bream • Legumes: beans, peas Stress If you have type A blood, you may have more trouble handling stress. Those with type A tend to have heightened levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, in the body. There are small steps to reduce anxiety and stress and how to stay healthy. Like exercises, talking about it, downloading apps that help dealing with stress and playing with toys like spinners.Knowing your blood type is one more way to better understand and manage your health. While your blood type is a genetic gift that cannot be altered, making healthy choices can help you reduce the risks to your health. Can blood type affect fertility? A woman's blood group could influence her chances of getting pregnant, scientists have found. Those with blood type O may struggle to conceive due to a lower egg count and poorer egg quality, while those with blood group A seem to be more fertile. FSH levels greater than 10 suggest a woman will have more difficulty conceiving than those whose levels are under 10. A high FSH level indicates a diminished ovarian reserve, which refers to both egg quality and the number of eggs left available for fertilisation. Ovarian reserve tends to decline significantly as a woman reaches her middle and late 30s and faster in the early 40s. The study found that women who were blood type O were twice as likely to have an FSH level greater than 10 as those in any other blood group. The findings held true even when a woman's age was taken into account and the fact the women came from two different clinics. Meanwhile, those with blood group A were "significantly less likely" to have an FSH level greater than 10 than those who were blood group O. Is there a blood type that causes miscarriage? Blood Incompatibility When the mother has type O blood and the baby has B blood type or A blood type (from the father), research has found that there's a 20 percent incompatibility rate which could result in new born jaundice or a possible miscarriage. Which blood groups should not marry? People with Rh compound are termed as Rh positive and people without the Rh compound are known as Rh negative. It is very important that couples get their Rh checked before getting married or having a child, as it can raise complications in the baby. If the mother is rhesus negative and the father is rhesus positive, the baby can be rhesus positive causing the mother to be sensitised during delivery. This will cause miscarriages in future pregnancies.

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5 THINGS PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TEETH WHITENING. What causes teeth to look yellow? Food & Drink Coffee, tea and red wine are some major staining culprits. What do they have in common? Intense color pigments called chromogens that attach to the white, outer part of your tooth (enamel) Tobacco Use Two chemicals found in tobacco create stubborn stains (tar and nicotine). Tar is naturally dark. Nicotine is colorless untill it’s mixed with oxygen. Then, it turns into a yellowish, surface-staining substance. Age Below the hard, white outer shell of your teeth(enamel) is a softner area called dentin . Over time, the outer enamel layer gets thinner with brushing and more of the yellowish denti shows through. Trauma If you’ve been hit in the mouth, your tooth may change color because it reacts to an injury by laying down more dentin, which is a darker layer under the enamel. Medications Tooth darkening can be a side effect of certain antihistamines, antipsychotics and high blood pressure medications. Young children who are exposed to antibiotics like tetracycline and doxycycline when their teeth are forming (either in the womb or as a baby) may have discoloration of their adult teeth later in life. Chemotherapy and head and neck radiation can also darken teeth.

you should notice difference in the appearance of your teeth overtime. Instructions Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 2 teaspoons of water and brush your teeth with the paste. You can do this a few times per week. Eating Fruits and Vegetables A diet high in fruits and vegetables may be good for both your body and your teeth. While they’re no substitute for brushing them, crunchy, raw fruits and vegetables can help rub plaque away as you chew.

BELOW ARE SIMPLE WAYS YOU CAN NATURALLY USE TO WHITEN YOUR TEETH OIL PULLING Oil pulling is a traditional Indian folk remedy meant to improve oral hygiene and remove toxins from the body. The practice involves swishing oil around in your mouth to remove bacteria which can turn to plaque and cause teeth to look yellow. Instructions Put 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth and push and pull through your teeth for 15 to 20minutes. Practicing this daily can reduce plaque and may brighten your teeth. Brush with Baking Soda Baking soda has natural whitening properties, which is why it’s a popular ingredient in commercial toothpaste. It’s a mild abrasive that can help scrub away surface stains on teeth. Additionally, baking soda creates an alkaline environment in your mouth, which prevents bacteria from growing. This is not a remedy that will whiten your teeth overnight, but

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Strawberries and pineapple are two fruits that have been claimed to help whiten your teeth. Strawberries Whitening your teeth with a strawberry and baking soda mixture is a natural remedy that has been made popular by celebrities. Proponents of this method claim that the malic acid found in strawberries will remove discoloration on your teeth, while baking soda will buff away stains. Pineaple Some claim that pineapple can whiten teeth. A study found that a toothpaste containing bromelain, an enzyme found in pineapples, was significantly more effective at removing tooth stains than a standard toothpaste. Other few natural teeth whitening methods that are not proven include 1. Activated Charcoal Brushing with powdered charcoal supposedly pulls toxins from the mouth and removes stains from teeth. 2. Kaolin Clay Proponents of this method claim that brushing with clay helps remove stains from teeth. 3. Fruit Peels Rubbing orange, lemon or banana peels on your teeth is claimed to make them whiter. 4. Apple Cider Vinegar There is no evidence that using vinegar as a mouthwash helps whiten your teeth. On the contrary, it weaknens the enamel and promotes tooth decay.

Advocates of these methods claim they make teeth significantly whiter, but no studies have evaluated their effectiveness. This also means that they have not been tested for side effects when used on teeth. TEETH BLEACHING How does teeth bleaching work? Teeth bleaching is a simple process, whitening products contain one of two tooth bleaches(hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide). These bleaches break stains into smaller pieces which makes the color less concentrates and your teeth brighter. Does Whitening Work on All Teeth No. Which is why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to talk to your dentist before deciding to bleach your teeth, as whiteners may not correct, all types of discoloration. For example, yellow teeth will probably bleach well, brown teeth may not respond as well and teeth with gray tones may not bleach at all. Whitening will not work on caps,veneers, crowns or fillings. It will also wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be effective if your tooth discoloration is caused by medications or a tooth injury. Are There Any Side Effects from Teeth Whitening? Some people who use teeth bleaches may experience tooth sensitivity. That happens when the peroxide in the bleach gets through the enamel to the soft layer of dentin and irritates the nerve of your tooth. Overuse of teeth bleaches can also damage the tooth enamel or gums, so be sure to follow directions and talk to your dentist.

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A Word from United Women in Music on GBV Article compied by Tsitsi Ndabani

Tsitsi Ndabambi Observing the 16 days of activism against gender based violence, which is from 25 November to 10 December, Zimbabwean women in arts had these wise words to share with the world concerning the increasing gender based violence in this land. This year’s theme is “Orange the World.” Chioneso Rutsito, "If talking it out is not working, fighting it and toughening it out can be harmful and dangerous, walking out is always a better option. Say No to any form of GBV. You are precious." Bethen Pasinwako, "Women and girls have been beaten, raped and tortured each year in their thousands and these are quite atrocitious statistics. It's unimaginable the rate at which this keeps happening and something needs to be done to put an end to cruelty. We all need to take action to bring to attention issues of GBV, the situation

is quite dire and a lot needs to be done. WE MUST ALL ACT!!" Kessia Masona Aka Muchaneta "Take heart and remain courageous and do not lose hope. Life is too short to live in misery, like a snail that regenerates it's skin after encountering scares so can you. Always know that I care for you and that there are women who care. Best of luck in your knew beginning." Novuyo, "Let us make sure perpetrators of gender based violence don't buy their way out. Corruption and GBV have a close relationship ... # Stop GBV#Fighting." Tendai Chimombe, "GBV will not stop if you don't report. Mwana asingacheme anofira mumbereko!!!" D-Blok Keislim,"You are not alone. We are here standing with and for you." Nasibo, "Ngatizive kwekuno mhan'ara kana tambunyikidzwa kodzero dzedu mudzimba mumabasa nemunharaunda matinenge tiri.#No to gender based violence. Lady Vee, "When angry with your

spouse take a time to cool off, take a walk and calm down and discuss the issue later. Do not avoid the issue and think it will solve itself, find the appropriate time or the appropriate third person to discuss the issue with." Leoba Sibanda, "Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't...Talk things through there is no need to fight." Caychi, "Violence against women and girls (VAWG), violence against LGBTI people, intimate partner violence (IPV), Domestic violence( DV), Sexual Violence( SV) Indirect structural violence. We must stop GBV men and boys may also be victims of GBV. Listen with compassion and do not judge!" Brity Yonly, "dear Women ,never forget that walking away from something unhealthy is brave even if you stumble a little on your way out." Fungai TB Chinogaramombe "We are all human,we coexist and depend on each other .Gender based violence destroys the beautiful harmony of mankind. Let's stop it today."

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Ratidzo Wekare. "Greatness doesn't come from fighting. When you become violent it means you have stopped reasoning which you will think of when you have destroyed your loved ones. Don't answer back or take action when you are angry, seek understanding and solve matters peacefully." Joy Nyikadzino, "GBV has become an everyday concern in our communities. One characteristic of gender-based violence is that it knows no social or economic boundaries and affects women and girls of all socio-economic backgrounds: this issue needs to be addressed in both developing and developed countries. To those who have

been victims or those with relatives or close ones who have been through the effects of GBV, we want them to know that we are with them and we say no to violence and also they should stand up for themselves and start afresh. Together we can beat this and rise!!" Rudo R Makaya, "Listen. One of the primary things a survivor of violence needs is for you to just sit and listen sincerely. Listen without judging and listen without fixating over what you are going to say next. The reason why most people bottle in stuff or decide to suffer in silence is because they are afraid of being judged. So if the victim gives you certain boundaries it’s important to respect them." MamoeVee, "Yes I am a girl but I have

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brains too, yes I’m a woman but I feel the pain too, when I cry please hear my cry ,when i speak please hear me too. Let’s make the world a better place for everyone. Bongani, "us women should stand up fo each other and fight, we should work as one being a woman doesnt mean we should be abused and bullied. I SALUTE EVERY SURVIVOR OF GBV DONT BE AFRAID TO SPEAK OUT." Anonymous, "It is ok to leave, it is ok to tell someone, never die inside and suffer on your own. If you are being abused speak out you are not alone."

Kidznet Corner My Neighbours Compiled by Ryan Muzamhindo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drop me at the Golden houseâ&#x20AC;?, the old lady seated next to me shouted, and her voice woke me from daydreaming. The golden house was also my bus stop, I followed the old lady out as she got off the combi. The Golden house as everyone in the neighborhood preferred to call it, was the biggest house in my hometown , Chitungwiza. The house is beautiful for sure but the people who reside in this house were very mean and too proud of themselves. They felt like Kings and Queens and they treated workers and people in the neighborhood like slaves. These are the Mutanda family.They own an inherited fortune from their grand parents. The Mutanda family thought money was everything and felt that they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need anyone as money could buy them anything they wanted .

But that did not last for long . When the head of their family Mr Mutanda and his 2 sons died in a fatal accident. The wife and her 2 daughters felt so lost and miserable. We all felt pity for and offered them physically , mentally and emotionally support. They felt so embarrassed that the same people they considered as useless, unworthy and low class could still help them in their crisis. From that day they learnt that neighbors are the closest relatives anyone can have and that in a neighborhood we should work together like a spam of oxen ploughing land for farming . Their behavior changed, and became kind, caring and generous. The Mutanda family now give people water from their borehole and give clothes and food to the poor and to neighbors . And from that experience we all became a patched up neighborhood like a herd of cattle .

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With Christopher White aka Nesta Bway

Music is seasonal, One minute you are at the top and everyone is enjoying your music, then a year or two later another talented artist comes along and people start following him or her, then what happens to you?

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What is the difference between passion and career? Should your passion be your career? "Follow your passion" has become a defining piece of career advice. The idea is that the key to finding a great career is to identify your greatest interest (your passion) and pursue a career involving that interest. It's an attractive message just to commit to following your passion, and you will have a great career.

Nesta Bway who had to leave everything behind (his passion and family to look for greener pastures). Chris recently released Chelete (money) a song that is now liked and played by many Zimbabweans in the Diaspora.

A Career is a practical approach where you are compensated in terms of respect, recognition and money eventually to make a mark because of what you do.

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How important is money? Money is undeniably important in life. The harsh truth is, you can't pay your bills and feed your family on just love and passion.

people say, MONEY IS IMPORTANT, EVEN VITAL, BUT ONLY UP TO A POINT â&#x20AC;?.

However there are a certain type of people who have no concern for money and what it can do for them. They find no pleasure in luxuries such as expensive watches, fine clothes and a big house. Their only aim in life is to follow their passion and create things even if it means to live from hand- tomouth. And on the other end, there are people who have no passion in life but to chase money. Some people say, MONEY IS IMPORTANT, EVEN VITAL, BUT ONLY UP TO A POINT. We got to interview Christopher White aka

A Passion is the path or skill that supports you to attain your calling.

Christopher White aka Nesta Bway

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Tell us a bit about yourself?

My name is Christopher White, I was born in a family of two, on the 10th of November 1986 in Harare at Parirenyatwa Hospital. I was always a humble, respectful boy growing up. I went to Courtney Selous Primary and Oriel Boys High School respectively. I used to love football the most growing up having been born in a football family but injuries slowed down my soccer career. What inspired you to record this song Chelete? It's a long story but will cut it short. As you all know, some of our fathers, brothers, sisters, mothers have left their beloved families in search of greener pastures in other foreign countries (Diaspora) due to our country's economic situation in search of money to feed their families. I for one am in the same situation, I left Zimbabwe for South Africa in search for a job, and i mean any type of job, just to make a living. At one time back in Zimbabwe I was financially stable, had a good paying job and lived an admirable life, but one day my world came crumbling down on me when the company I worked for suddenly shut down. My life changed from the months that followed, life became unbearable, I could not afford to pay rent, pay bills and feed my family. One of my uncles called me to South Africa to look for a job after one of my cousins told him about the bad state I and my family were in. I sold nearly everything that I had to buy a bus ticket, and gave my wife the remaining dollars to look after our children whilst I was gone. I left for Pretoria SA, and during the first months things were really tough, to be precise jobs were difficult to find, and at one time I thought of returning back home but then I remembered that I had sold everything I had and my family was looking up to me. I had no choice but to keep hustling and hunting for jobs. One of my brother in-laws encouraged me to go to Durban to try my luck there. I got to Durban and met guys who were into construction and they offered me a job as a brick boy and manual cement mixer. It was a very tough job I tell you. The only thing that motivated me to keep going was the vision I had of owning and

running my own company in the years to come. I then went into tree cutting after a year or so just to make ends meet. Being a strong believer I knew God will answer my prayers one day and this kept me going. One day I received a phone call from an IT company to come for an interview. I went and passed the interview and got a job right away. That is when my life started changing and making sense. I worked for the IT company for two years and had saved up enough money to start up my own Computer shop CTECH COMPUTERS IT. It has always been the career I had always wanted to pursue. My company is now doing well in the suburbs of Bluff Durban. So 'Chelete' was composed to motivate and inspire people who are in the process of building their career, who are jobless in foreign lands and who are going through hardships abroad trying to fend for their families to keep looking ahead and keep hustling as one day God will make a way for them, just like he did for me , he can do for you. Our God is an awesome God.

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Because I am settled now and my career is in the right direction , I am pursuing my passion, I believe music is my calling and with music I can tell a story to motivate others and to pass on messages for example Gender Based Violence. I also believe that music comes after building a career that will sustain you and your family. Music is seasonal, One minute you are at the top and everyone is enjoying your music, then a year or two later another talented artist comes along and people start following him or her, then what happens to you? Below are Lyrics to my song CHELETE, enjoy.

Song title : CHELETE Artist

: NESTA BWAY

SONG LYRICS Chorus Chelete, Takauya diaspora

Kutsvaga chelete, tinorara mimukuku x2 One day ndichauya kwamuri Tozotandara semhuri Ndatenga Lambogini Ruwoko rolex watch Munhu wese happy mood Munhu happy mood What you think am a fool now

Gettin drip lookin cool now I came here for Madiba These niggaz think am a dealer 1,2,3 ngbal'imal yomshosha phans now (x2)

Back to Chorus Handichada kahupenyu kekutambura Kekudya chikafu ndichikambura Ngkhathel'ukudl inhlaphanlapha iskhathi sphelile Compiled By Petros Theu

Iskhathi sami sokphila mtebhu kade nglindile.

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Cover Guy Dhyaan Kumar Top Zimbabwean Celebrity

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Biography I am a 29 year old actor, model and singer. I am also a martial artist. I ventured into modelling in 2014 and became a professional model in 2016 and did my course with Model Management International. I became an actor later in 2017 where I did my first Movie “ The Lamb”. Thereafter I shot “ 206 bones” and both films were shown on Zambezi Magic. My next film was State of Malambia followed by many other films which I featured in. My latest films are Rapid Contact (Shadow of whispers) and Displacement Code Insurgency, which will be shown in South Africa as well as Zimbabwe. I have also done some commercial adverts for Econet Wireless and Brentoni EyeWear and Havoc Rush just to name a few.

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Dhyaan Kumar Savania

Achievements:

1. Won Mr: Zimbabwe 1st Runner Up 2016-2018 2. Won Most Promising Male Model 2016 3. Won Most Talented Male Model 2018 4. Won Best Actor Male 2020 Certified Professional Model With Model Management International Featured in, brand ambassador for the following brands 1. Jan Jam 2. Adore 3. Shona 4. Ivhu Tribe 5. Sanah Designs 6. State of Malambia Lead Actor 7. 206 Bones Actor 8. The Lamb Actor 9. Displacement Code Insurgency Series Actor 10. Human Trafficking Actor 11. Rapid Contact Shadow of Whispers Actor 12. Payback the series Actor 13. Fashion Model in India 2017 14. High Tensity Fitness Brand Owner 15. YouTube cover singer channel (Dhyaan Kumar) 16. Econet Sasai Commercial 17. Econet Sasai Testimonial 18. Econet Cassava Webpage feature 19. Martial Artist and Fitness Training 20. RHI Media Brand Ambassador

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Facebook: Dhyaan Kumar (official page) Don Savania (personal account) Instagram : the_donmizzy You Tube Channel : Don Savania

There is no short cut to become succesful. You have to work hard and eventually the fruits of your hard work will pay off. Taking short cuts in life will never get you anywhere.

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2020 ROIL BAA AWARDS, BULAWAYO Highlights

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THE BRAINS BEHIND ROIL BAA AWARDS

Raisedon Baya

Simon Mambazo Phiri

“The BAA (Bulawayo Arts Awards) are meant to recognise and honour exceptional individuals and collaborative artists efforts in the City of Bulawayo, Matebeleland North, South and those who hail from the region but are now practising around the world”, said one of the organisers Nkue Nkala. RoilBAA as it is now called after partnering with it’s main Sponsor United Refineries and running under the banner ROILBAA, will be redoubling it’s efforts this year 2020 to ensure that the needs of the most vulnerable creativeness and their families are prioritised during this critical time. “ It is to this effect that we launch the Roil BAA Conscious Citizenship Strategy, a strategy that can play a critical role for supporting the arts sector and help their efforts in creating work in these trying times “, says one of the organisers Simon Phiri

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Nkue Nkala

“The spread and impact of Covid- 19 is unprecedented. This public health emergency will likely result in a global economic crisis both of which will hit the poorest and most merginalised communities the hardest,” he continues. ROIL BAA will be issuing subsistence and vouchers or stimulus food packages to its 77 previous winners, 13 Co- Roil BAA plus 10 vulnerable artists who are not necessarily past award winners, for example the elderly artists to make the figure 100. The process will involve delivery of stimulus packages to the artists’ homes and places of work and will be documented for delayed video programme to be aired both online and on TV.

A short intervew with Nkue Nkala ,one of the BAA Organisers.

Question What inspired you guys to start the BAA? Answer The need to celebrate our own, there was a gap, we knew it would help catapult the arts industry as a whole to the next level. Question How many BAA have you held since you started? Answer 4th year this year. Question How does one qualify to win an award, to be nominated? Are they any specific qualifications you look for? Answer We call out for works produced within the Calender year of the awards.

We have professionals that then go through the works to see what works. We also have a group of consultants that follow the arts through out the year and recommend works. Question Please Share with us your VISION as BAA, Answer Ours is simple we want to Celebrate local arts.

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This year 2020 ROILBAA named the Outstanding Hip Hop award Calvin Mgcini Nhliziyo Hip Hop Award in commemoration of him. We take this moment as we did in life to thank you Calvin Mgcini Nhliziyo , for putting Bulawayo and Zimbabwe arts on the world map, thank you for all the music , thank you for lighting up our stages and thank you for inspiring and seeing beyond yourself by affording others a platform. Intaba enkulu idilikile but you will forever be in our hearts. Heaven has gained an angel. Rest In Peace King Kong. Celebrating Outstanding Effort & Arts Excellence

CALVIN

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My name is Trish Degwa aka trixiedee. Born and raised in Kwekwe in a family of four. I’m a Film, Radio and Television Production student at the University of Zimbabwe. Learning at UZ marked my first ever experience with the camera. I love making people happy. I believe that people feed off from the energy we give. Therefore, I try my best to be in the best mood possible. Your happiness is my happiness. I’m a very energetic person. Sometimes I ask myself where I get the energy from, but then I remember that I’ve seen my father work so hard all his life to the extent that I learnt from it. I believe that life is not a destination, it is a way of life. Life is what you make it. I started acting in 2018 after my University application at the University of Zimbabwe was accepted, that’s when I started my journey in the film industry. A nerve wrecking experience that made me fall in love with the camera. The First film I featured in was Husband Matters, a short film by Innocent Mwapangira. When it comes to other talents, I just have to mention, I was the best mid fielder (WA) in netball looking back to 2014, they used to call me the Sparrow. My voice can also do wonders, simply put, I can sing. Another one of my talents is modelling, both runway and commercial modelling. “What can I say, I love fashion and looking good”, she giggles An outstanding project I have done was acting in a short film, Chipo Rugare, by Kudzaishe Gwasera. This short film showcased how people living with disabilities go through life from a different angle. This was an eye opening experience. What I can tell you is that life is a continuous rotating wheel. Where you are now is not where you’ll always be, things change. *The question is, will you let it change for the better or for the worst?.

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Novuyo- Seagirl

Know your worth and add tax , you are enough, be the driver of your own life , go for your goals and let nobody tell you otherwise. You can achieve whatever you want to , it only starts with you. Believe in yourself and master that hard work, it will pay off. Taking short cuts will destroy your dreams and future be patient, persistent and you will achieve.

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Song of the month

Song Title Aeiou

Artist Novuyo- Seagirl A-amazing is the way you look E-everthing you do just make me wild I-if I loose I’d lose my mind O-only you can have me the way you want U- you give me butterflies & goosebumps Yeayaa. Hook I’m going crazy Whenever I think about you . I’m going insane, Just never leave me baby. I hope you mean it Whenever you say you love me., If you really mean it The feeling is mutual ooh oh CHORUS A aah a e I o u A aah a e I o u A aah a e I o u You got me going crazy Verse 2 And I have never felt the way that I feel before for you yeah And I will take you to the places you have never been before ,ooh . I’m falling in love with you Can I be the one for you , You driving me crazy , Can’t handle the emotion.. Back to chorus ............................ Fades of with a hook.

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Fungai Tanyaradzwa Blessing Chinogaramombe Nickname Blackgem Brand-name Tanyaradzwah Age :31 Skills - Songwriting and story telling - Vocalist - Mbira and keyboard player - Percussionist - Visual arts Bags, graduation regalia and fashion designer. - Knitting and crafting - Music teacher Social media handles Fungai Tanyaradzwa Blessing Chinogaramombe FB FTB Chinogaramombe YouTube brandfungai Twitter

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She has collaborated with , Bethany Pasinawako Ngolomi ,Victor Kunonga, Matsimela band to mention just a few. When she's off stage she is either crafting and designing or doing humanitarian works. She also enjoys family quality time the most and treasures her friends too . She has worked with Epilepsy Support Foundation and is a board member for Epi-action a youth group that does epilepsy awareness campaigns. "Because of the stigma faced by people living with Epilepsy ,my heart opened up and I made it my priority to talk about Epilepsy to anyone who can listen. It'ss just a condition not caused by witchcraft, drug abuse or promiscuity of parents, it's just like diabetes , hypertension or athritis and it can be controlled with the right lifestyle and medication" says Fungai. "I will rejoice the day people will treat our dear brothers and sisters just like any other," she continues. Fungai does voluntery community based awareness in households churches and other gatherings. The Epilepsy Support Foundation is open for anyone who wants to learn or get medication .Fungai is a Catalyst at Yolk Fellowship a Yolk Foundation initiative that caters for humanitarian and social emancipation programs for the society .She is tge current UWIM secretary.Her dream is to educate ,entertain through art and she is currently working on her first album,book and film ."The sky is not the limit ,no mountain is too high to climb if I can't climb then I will go through it head on ," she says and encourage everyone to bloom where God planted them no matter how small the place looks .

Biography Born and raised in Harare multinamed & multitalented, Fungai is a humble,soulful and versatile artist inspired by life, people, culture and nature. She expresses herself and teaches through art, her creations and arts are all branded under the name Blackgem. Indeed a precious stone rare to find the artist grew up drawing knitting and writting art wasn't a profession encouraged back then and it wasn't until 2006 when she was identified and motivated by Mr Chisvo a choir master at Methodist Church that she took it seriously as a profession. She started off as a session vocalist , doing theatre and film, and she has not looked back since then, taking each obstacle that came along the way as a stepping stone. In 2014 she enrolled with Music Crossroads Academy where her life took a turn with more added musical skills , she has performed and worked with different artists of different backgrounds and even got awarded as the first runner up for Chibuku Road to Fame, Harare province 2016-17 with the band Afrojam. Some of the shows she has performed on include: Hifa2017 Miombo magic 2016-17 Miss Tourism Harare international Carnival Musica Festival, just to mention a few.

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Stars we lost in 2020

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Zororo Makamba was a television host in Zimbabwe and the scion of a prominent family.

Patson Dzamara was a Zimbabwean leadership author and coach, politician, human rights activist and entrepreneur. He is brother to Itai Dzamara, a political activist who has been missing since 2015. Born: 1986 Died: August 26, 2020 Harare Cause of death: Colon Cancer

Born: January 17, 1990, Harare Died: March 23, 2020, Wilkins Hospital, Harare Cause of Death: Coronavirus

Delroy Scara Maripakwenda Scara was famously the drummer in dancehall icon Winky Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s live set as part of the Vigilance Band. He had been with the band since 2014. Born: 1991 Died: 26 September 2020 Cause of Death: Heart Complications

Prince Kudakwashe Musarurwa, was a Zimbabwean African jazz singer, songwriter, producer and musician. Born: December 6, 1988, Zimbabwe Died: February 15, 2020, Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital, Chinhoyi. Cause of Death: Cancer

David Sunsly Mungoshi was a Zimbabwean novelist, actor, poet and teacher. Born: 1949, Bulawayo Died: August 29, 2020, Harare Cause of Death: Ill-health

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Lazarus Boora popularly known as 'Gringo' was an award winning popular Zimbabwean actor. Cal_Vin (real name Mgcini Calvin Nhliziyo) was an award-winning Zimbabwean rapper whose popularity rose from about 2014.

Born: October 18, 1973 Rukweza, Rusape

December 15, 1984 Died: October 24, 2020 Bulawayo Cause of death Motor Vehicle Accident

Cause of death: Stomach and renal complications

Genius Kadungure aka Ginimbi was a popular Zimbabwean socialite and businessman. Born: October 10, 1984 Domboshava Died November 8, 2020 (aged 36) Cause of death Vehicle Accident

Died: November 9, 2020 (aged 47) Westview Hospital

Mimmie Moana (real name Michell Amuli) was a well-known Zimbabwean actress, fitness bunny and media personality. Born: November 5, 1994 Died: November 8, 2020 (aged 26) Harare Cause of death: Car Accident

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