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Since its inception Zim Influencers Magazine has played an exquisite role in educating, informing, supporting, empowering and entertaining its targeted audience. It has surpassed any human expectation in its growth and is quick to broaden its horizons. The fast-growing magazine has left no stone unturned in its quest to fulfil the interest of people from all works of life in terms of fashion, motivation, business, music, art, to mention but a few. The Magazine also features unique sections which gives a platform to many Zimbabwean influencers to retell their stories, entirely exposing the backbone of their success in order to inspire others. The Magazine has also been successful in creating a conducive platform for people from all age groups which has it receiving overwhelming response from the public. The brains behind the Magazine have an enormous passion in community building and development. Their continuous hunt for talent in a native’s child makes it clear that a man’s deeds lives forever and the good ones create stars in the dark.
Contents Self-introspection 2 Zuva Habane’s tales 6 Bossbabe Summit 8 Toxic relationships 10 Cover Model Miss Becky 14 Best women’s day texts 16 Essential makeup Brushes 18 Girls with daddy issues 23 Enterprenuership 33 Chef Ru’s Recipes 36 Legal Practitioner 39 Editor’s note 40
Tsitsi Mutendi is a Mom, Wife andFamily Business Expert (focused on building multigenerational family wealth), Online Summit and Mastermind Communities Creator on the African continent, and a Montessori Educationalist. She paid it forward by working with the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Desk, and Tag A Life International (TALI) where she participated in their annual Mentorship programs and
she successfully mentored merging business women in my community. She is a Magazine publisher and editor in chief of Jewel Magazine Zimbabwe. She is also the brains behind the Mutendi Montessori schools in Zimbabwe. This lady right here resembles hope in an African society. She is a mentor and role model to many young women. Her entrepreneurship skills blows my mind . Keep shining Tsitsi Mutendi.
10 Things You Should Start Doing Today For Your Better Tommorrow Take care of yourself
Looking good gives you enough self confidence for your day. Take care of your body, dress and look your best, you owe that to yourself.
Nurture the right relationships
Avoid being around people who dont bring the best of you. Run away from negative cynical people.
Invest money
Dreaming without doing anything to materialise those dreams is a mere waste of time. Dont aspire to die poor, invest the little you have and achieve more
Be persistant
The problem with a lot of people they start things and when they seem to not be working they give up. Some results need you to be persistant. There is power in continuity.
Practise Positive Self-talk
The on;ly person loyal to you is that person in your mirror. Motivate yourself, self-doubt will lead you to regrets.
Set daily goals
Setting goals everyday will give you enough reason to get things done on time. Set goals each and everyday is what successful people do.
Take Risks
You will never know how high you can fly unless you jumb. Be ready to try new things, take risks in life. Some risks are worth it. Jumb outside the box.
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Madam boss brought in a new and different look at the NAMA Awards 2020. This could bring a possibility of a turn-over in the Zimbabwean Fashion Industry. The Umbrellas at the back made the whole outfit a ‘bang’. It was surely spectacular and out of this world. Her caption on this day was, ‘Make it rain’ and she surely made it rain. Big thumbs up to the designer Ivhu Tribe and you can contact them on +263785795193.
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Zuva Habane
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A Talk with Urban Tete Zuva Habane
Good day Zuva Habane, can you tell us about yourself? What really defines you?
Hi dear. Well Zuva Habane is a free spirit, a mature free spirit. I have a great passion for teaching actually its more of ‘edutainment’. I teach at the same time I entertain people. What defines me is my ability to say that one thing people are running away from. There is no such thing as a taboo with me, I am an innovative teacher and I will do anything to spread awareness. I don’t mean to provoke people; I just try to drop people’s jaws as I deliver my message. I can take constructive criticism and I can smell it from a mile away but I can also smell shade, there is a thin line between constructive criticism and shade and I have mastered it. People will always talk, but I always try not to get that affecting my day, that’s how I manage to stay afloat.
As a role model to many, which personal core values made you who you are today?
I believe in mastering my passion. Life is all about finding one thing you’re really passionate about and going with it. Also remember that life is all about serving people, everything you’re doing should somehow be helping someone somewhere. My first and foremost core values are discipline and gratitude. I needed discipline because I am coming from a background that is so lenient, so I had to learn discipline in a hard way but I learnt my lesson very well. On gratitude, life has really taught me to be thankful. I appreciate all that I have done and all the people who believe in me. The other essential thing is, I separate my private life
with social media and I would urge many to do the same. I do that for the personal health and freedom of my children and close relatives. I also grew wiser with time, as you get old you get wiser. I believe in improving and educating myself, I actually listen to many motivational audios and its amazing. It’s a better way to meditate.
You always Talk about women empowerment, what problems do you think women are facing and how can women organizations help? I think societies are teaching our women to just be workers and wives. I always try to teach young women that there is more to life that just aspiring to be mere wives and mothers. Failing form 4 does not really make you a failure in life, practice your gifts, be more practical. Women should aspire to be more in life. If women are uplifted the community grows. Find what you’re good at and invest in it. The reason we have young marriages is because young girls are rushing to marriage just to run away from poverty or brutal realities, but that cannot be a solution when you are not yet developed yourself. Women organizations should financially help girls when they are still young grooming their talents. Basically, grow young women’s gifts before you teach them to be wives.
Zuva Habane , you’re rated one of the most beautiful women in Zimbabwe, what’s your secret to such a clear skin?
Hahaha, well thank you. Umm let me tell you the truth, confidence is ev-
erything. Beauty is not all about appearances its mainly defined by your confidence. Be aggressively confident with who you are. Beauty is also defined by how one handles or delivers herself to people. Oh yeah, drinking water and fibers also help with clearing facial skin. Be stress free, stress sometimes gives you acne breakouts. I also use organic Mambokadzi products, they are really good. Frequently try to detox your skin too.
Well it’s a women’s month do you think there is enough representation of women in an African society and what’s your advice to a girl child?
Okay to be honest I really do believe that there is enough representation of women, the only problem comes on the message falling on deaf ears. I am an outside the box mind and I do listen to women from different African countries and believe me the message is lifechanging. You can bring million women to speak to the young but as long as people continue to be adamant then we are not going anywhere as a continent. My advice to a girl child is that you’re more than just a wife, you’re more than just a trophy, you’re not defined by your current situation right now, in you is the great ability to make yourself a masterpiece, you’re a naturer. Remember to use your time wisely because the youth is the most important stage of your life. Change and educate yourself. The pressure you’re feeling right now is just trying to make you a diamond. Pressure makes diamond. Shine girlchild shine.
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A Talk with the Brains behind The BossBabe Summit Rutendo Mudzamiri affectionately known as Dr. Ru was raised in Kambuzuma. She left to study Arts & Cultural Management in Germany for some time, then she went to the US, where she completed her Masters Degree in Community Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art. As a result of her great ambition last year she completed a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University. Dr Ru is based in the US where she does leadership coaching and consulting work under her company Sparklead Consulting. Every summer she teaches leadership at Duke University to 3 groups of 24 students, she is surely aiming
at transforming lives for a better tomorrow. In an exclusive interview Dr Ru said, “I wasn’t always a top student, in fact I wrote and failed a few times in high school before I got it right and I learned at a young age that tenacity is a prerequisite for success. It’s important to know who you are, where you are, where you are going & why. Purpose will push you to focus & get it right eventually. Don’t ever stop at one negative experience life truly gives you what you push for & it’s important to never stop knocking especially if you know your purpose.”
Interview with Dr Ru Dr Ru can you tell us a bit more on how you started?
Well, my passion for young women’s leadership & development work started when I was 17 in Kambuzuma after failing my O Levels the 1st time & I remember being terrified that time that I’d always be a failure if I don’t put my life together. There weren’t many options at the time in Kambuzuma so I need to create platforms for young women like me at the time to not give up but to encourage each other to eventually win. I honestly remember telling myself that I wasn’t going to be pregnant with no purpose at 17 - I wanted more out of my life even at that young age. I remember literally painting a picture of my future & in that picture I had a young woman in 4 graduation gowns & a doctorate. I still remember that very well. I also remember a picture of a school I had built for people who needed second chances to win in life. I didn’t want to be idle so I started volunteering for a few organizations as well as hosting small gatherings with not more than 20 young women to talk about life & encourage each other to win. That was in 2006 and it worked. I started hosting more and bigger events including high profile High Teas, Speaker Series sessions & in 2007 I hosted a gathering for 88 young women in leadership from 23 African countries. I realized then that these platforms work & propel people to the next level because of what’s shared & discussed in those platforms. I continued with low key work in Zimbabwe and more of self development work between 2009-2019. I spent more time between Zim & USA studying and working because I knew I didn’t want to give what I didn’t have. I invested in self-development. Still do. During the time I became a fellow of the prestigious Women Leaders for the
World Program, International Leadership Program Fellow, Vital Voices, British Council’s Africa Leadership Program Fellow. All changed my life & enhanced my appreciation for leadership development. I realized while all those were important- I needed more of leadership studying so after my masters I enrolled at Regent University for a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.
friends, brothers, partners, husbands, uncles, bosses in some case and we are on this journey with them. Wholeness in our approach is key & we do all this work embracing that we are #BossBabes- and we acknowledge that you become a #Bossbabe by mentorship,coaching and dedication to purpose.
#BossBabe Summit is a project of Girlotherapy registered While is school & living in the US I in Zimbabwe as a non profit. also got exposed to powerful platforms for global leaders and women such & Who is your role model? the Forbes Women’s Summit. That ig- I honestly don’t have one- I have nited every passion I had. Passion for many & for me it’s people who go leadership, development, women em- through so much to break them but powerment and desire to bring solu- come out looking like nothing they tions to situations. With #BossBabe I went through. My mom remains appreciated the world was changing one of those among many outstandso I knew to succeed in initiatives that ing men & women who don’t quit. celebrate women & build communities and nations we need to bring every- What was the summit about? one to the table. The hard tone wasn’t The inaugural summit was to set the always going to bring the young wom- pace for what we want the next 10years an who cares about fashion, enter- to be. We launched the summit in a tainment, or business to the room to powerful way. We had inspirational discuss ways to alleviate poverty or to presentations by some of the coundiscuss why it’s important to be aware try’s top #BossBabes and a men thrivof the state of public service & what ing in the business of arts, politics, we can do in our areas of influence corporate world, entrepreneurship, to be the change. I wanted to bring a and community building globally. different demographic of smart women who embrace their femininity yet The summit was aimed at not only celcare about every important issue. I in- ebrating women thriving in very chaltentionally chose #BossBabe because I lenging times economically and politdidn’t want to make pushing important ically. It is a summit founded on the issues boring because that’s the work I purpose to merge and ignite passions care about and if I’m committed to it for more effective solutions to society. daily it needed to represent the authentic Ru & all the amazing #BossBabes she knows. #BossBabe is a lifestyle of hardwork, persistence, passion, learning and purpose. It’s my hope that we build a tribe of powerful women who care about their welfare and community. We do so by intentionally working with supportive men. We acknowledge the important role men play as our
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Signs You’re in a Toxic Relationship When you experience physical or verbal abuse. If you constantly try to show love and compassion without getting back the same enegy. If its all about competition on what one has achieved individually, always trying to prove how one can do better in the absence of the other partner If there is no effort at all to show you how much of a jewel you are. If you are scared to express yourself in the presence of your partner. If you argue all the time and your partner does not accept they are wrong. If your partner proves he or she enjoys her life better in your absence. Too much passive-aggressive. The lies. Oh the lies! If its all take and no giving. When you always feel a hostile atmosphere around your partner. When you’re in love with a narcissistic person.
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Male Celebrity Crush Zviko Motsi
Raymond Zvikomborero Motsi is one of the best male models bringing a stom in the fashion streets of Zimbabwe. His amazing looks and physique gets you staring at his picture longer than you expected haha. He has worked with a lot of Zimbabwean brands, therefore if you need a model, know who to call. Zviko Motsi is way humble than he looks and has an amazing personality that accomodates everyone around him. We hope to nature more young men like him. Much love
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A Talk with Hey Hey Preacher 1.Good day Preacher, can you tell us about yourself? What really defines you? Hello! My name is Hey Hey Preacher, i am a contemporary Hip Hop and Spoken Word artist. I write poems and perform my own material. I have a unique passion for standing up for others therefore I usually touch on social issues affecting my community. In my poems, I tackle domestic violence, child abuse, mental health awareness etc. My love for humanity is what defines me. I strongly believe that I am my brother’s keeper. And if it is within my abilities to make someone’s life better, I ought to do so. Poetry then becomes, a means, to heal my generation. 2. Well I really like you, your swing with words blows me away everytime. Every video of you I have watched is surely a masterpieceand extremely relatable, Whats your secret? Thank you so much. Hahaha, a magician never reveals his secrets. But if you must know, I take ownership of what God gave me. I write my po-
ems like I am sculpting. My work is never rushed. Thats probably why.
ety but I can share my thoughts. The last thing you want to do is to allow yourself to be alone. Find an outlet. A release. (Mine is poetry). Find a confidant, an accountability partner. Someone whom you talk to about anything i.e. if you cannot afford therapy. Anxiety weakens your rationality on decision making. A best friend becomes someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf when you are not thinking straight.
3. As a role model to many upcoming artists in this industry, whats your advise? Its highly difficult for any poet to become a powerful voice if they have no story. Whether you’re writing to publish or to perform, do not get caught up in the metaphors and forget to communicate. Write your poems bearing in mind the intended recipient of your material. 6. Well its a women’s month, do you think there is enough represanta4. Do you think there is less repre- tion of women in an African socisantation and recognition of poets ety and whats your advise to a girl in Zimbabwe, if so whats the best child? way to improve our support as a na- In my opinion, yes there is. Quite a tion? number of vibrant women are makYes, poetry is still a minority in Zim ing strides in various disciplines. arts. And it shall remain in that state However, my advice to the girl child: until the Minister grants us as much I am in full support of empowering attention as she gives sport and mu- women but in the name of feminism sic. I see so many young ladies losing themselves. You do need to be like 5. Hey hey Preacher, life can be so a man. You need to be, like yourself. overwhelming sometimes for most You are enough. One key to a peaceyoung people, whats the best way ful life is accepting oneself. to deal with anxiety? I am not a qualified expert on anxi-
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Get to Know
Miss Becky Good day MissBecky, so As a role model to many young 1.LOYALTY - sha you need a secret. can you tell us about your- ladies out there what’s your to be able to keep 2.Caring friendship has to be two way. self. What really defines you. message to the girl child? Oh dear I hated that question cause I never really got round to giving a full-on answer. But now I’m at a place of better understanding. I am a Christian defined by the very word of God. Fun loving and expectant a mother of two and I work in the broadcasting industry. When I get lost in the journey I always go back to the bible my map. Always reminding me how God defines me.
You have a voice use it, you are not weak you can do it.Laziness is not an option. After crying get up there is a young girl looking up to you can’t fail. Psalm 46:5
Apart from being the most adored public figure you are also a business woman therefore can you help us shed some light on this what’s the best way to invest money in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe is evolving and is rich, why I say so is because we see a lot of foreign investors coming to invest in our country.What are they seeing that we are not? (laughs) well Thank you. Believe it or With that said property develnot the way you look is 20% Gene’s opment is a good place to start, and 80% lifestyle (I read that some- then your buying of shares where) and since then I try,I really and of cause crypto currencies. try to drink water ,work out ,skin care But in all this you need a well versed routine.On the vibrant part, once you and knowledgeable advisor to talk know who you really are and whose you through this cause unogoyou are why be gloomy.I dont need a na kunyura ( you may lose a lot) party, I am the party. And it doesn’t mean I don’t have sad days i do I just What are the five core valchose not to be low the whole time. ues you look for in friends ?
Beautiful is an understatement, what makes you look this amazing and vibrant? Do you have any specific routines?
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3.Prayerful - you know for those times. 4.Charismatic - I cant be the only lol. 5.Love - come what may if the friendship breaks love was never there to begin with.
Do you think there is a real community misinterpretation of young women in business,if so why?
Hhm yah that question, eeerm yes and no.Firslty because amongst ourselves as women we don’t know how to create a solid community of women in business ,we have a tendency of saying “ I will support you “ but when the time for support comes, they are found everywhere but the support table.Its not right. Then we have women who are breaking the mould who are saying “no” to stepping over other women, sharing ideas, encouraging each other. The misinterpretation comes from us, You cant then expect a different view when you are dishing out a bad one.Women need to rally for other women, we change the narrative. I personally support by any means possible, I love seeing women win.
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Best Women’s Day Messages
Lets remind them that we care I can’t find the words to express how I feel about women. Their strength and power, their ability to keep their heads up no matter what. I admire it on every possible level. Girls run the world, that’s the only thing I know for sure. Happy Women’s day! We all know that this world would mean nothing without a woman or a girl. Women are stronger than anyone can imagine. Let’s celebrate their endless power today. Happy Women’s day. Woman can be powerful without being aggressive. Isn’t it amazing? May the marvelous feminine energy cover our world with its warmth and greatness. Happy Women’s day to all of us! Women are world’s greatest inspiration. Let’s praise our muses and never forget how amazing and wonderful they are. Respect and cherish them every single day. Happy Women’s day! Women have deserved so much than just a day in a year. The power they have inside is enormous. This day is a reminder for every human being in the world to love and admire women, for they deserved it. Happy Women’s day! A woman is so much more than just a human being. She has Gods power to create a life, to cope with so much pain and somehow always end up being the strongest one in every room. Happy Women’s Day to all Goddesses out there! Today we celebrate the most amazing thing God has every created. You know what they say: this is the man’s world, but it would be nothing without a woman or a girl. Let’s not forget about that. Happy Women’s Day! Every woman is a mystery no man can solve. God blessed us with ladies, so let’s love and appreciate them till the end of time. Don’t forget to appreciate and cherish your mother, sister and wife. Happy Women’s Day! Such an amazing opportunity to thank all of the beautiful, wonderful, charming women out there! Thank you for making life possible, thank you for being so different and strong! Happy Women’s Day!
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eather Masimba is a passionate Human Rights Defender and a liberal feminist with particular focus on girls and women empowerment. She is also a fashion model and beauty Queen model groomed under Miss Zimbabwe Trust and Zimbabwe Tourism Authority. She holds the following modelling titles: 2nd Princess Miss Zimbabwe Masvingo 2013 Miss Bulawayo Polytechnic 2015 Miss Research and Intellectual Expo 2015 Miss Tertiary Institutions Festival of Arts in Zimbabwe 2015 Heather was born on September 27 1994, and is the 2nd born child in a family of 3 beautiful girls (Mary and Samantha).
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’ve always had a strong personality growing up, and have always been passionate about women leadership in different spaces. I started engaging in girl child empowerment activities in Junior School (Cecil John Rhodes Primary, Gweru) where I participated in the school drama club, debate and public speaking. Again, that’s where my modelling journey started where I was crowned Miss Grade 1 Yellow (lol). I’ve always been confident but very reserved. Most people were shocked to see me on National TV, participating at the Miss Carnival in 2013 and 2014, because they knew me as a very quiet person but didn’t really know the beast in me. Also, growing up, my dad used to call me his super model and since then it sort of it contributed to my modelling career as well. I was raised by both my parents, and they have been very supportive. Sadly, in 2003 my dad passed away and that’s when things turned sour (MHSRIP). I had to adjust, things really went bad financially and it was a tough period. My mom was still in college at that time. This made me grow up quickly, I remember that’s when I started learning how to cook sadza and other house chores. Sometimes I would be sent back home during class because my school was not paid. It was really a tough time to be honest. Life was really hard ever since the passing of
my dad, I remember some time in 2008 we would eat dinner as early as 4:30 before sunset, because we could not afford to buy candles and was forced to sleep early due to the darkness of the night without electricity (I’m very emotional right now). In 2011, we then moved from Gweru and relocated to Masvingo.
am thankful that I managed to do something very nice for her on Valentine’s Day that same here, little did I know that it was the last gift I was ever gonna get her. I told myself that everything that I do, I will do it for her. She was my best friend and I was comfortable sharing stuff with her. My dream is to start a movement on breast cancer awareness in memMy mom was a very strong wom- ory of her. I don’t want somean, despite all the pain and suffer- one else to lose their beloved ing she went through as a single one because of something that mom. She still managed to send can be treated if detected early. us to school. Around 2015 thereabout, my mom was diagnosed Being an orphan does not mean with breast cancer. You I would your goals are limited. It makes always ask myself why us? When- you see life at a different angle ever things were about to start and gives you this energy and moving on track, something bad drive for success and become the would happen. Almost all moth- person you’ve always dreamed of. er’s money was channeled to her healthcare. Life wasn’t all rosey Basically I grew up in a female for us. Fast forward, in 2017 I had headed family and thanks to my an opportunity to participate in a mom who moulded me to be the Youth Leadership Exchange Pro- strong, confident and indepengram where I was representing dent woman I am today. All my an organization called My Age life I have been surrounded by Zimbabwe trust in Malawi for 6 very strong and powerful women. months. I left in January on the I also want to take this opportu26th and that was the last day I nity to thank Ms. Marry Mubaigave my mother a hug at the Rob- wa Chiwenga, Shuvai Murumbi, ert Mugabe International Air- Tafadzwa Mugazambi, Lorraine port. On May 18, 2017, my moth- Muguti, Chido Liberta Mushaya, er died of breast cancer. I never Nadia Gori, who played a signifigot to see her in hospital, or may- cant role in my modelling career. be I was never meant to see her in that state. It breaks my heart that The modelling industry created a I never shared her last moments platform for a lot of opportunities with her. The pain never really for me. I have been working with goes away. May her beautiful soul different as their ambassador rest in peace (I love you amai). I and employee. This made me to
divert from the Tourism Industry to International Development Studies. I started working with organizations like My Age Zimbabwe Trust, Youth Empowerment and Transformation Trust, Right Here Right Now Zimbabwe, Network for Youth Development Malawi, SheDecides, Women’s March Ottawa and The World Health Organization just to mention but a few. I have been invited to speak on so many big platforms to speak about girls and women issues, Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and Youth Empowerment among others. I’m very grateful for all the opportunities and more to come.
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hank you so much for the compliment. I will respond to your question. Having a negative attitude about the challenges you face is a great way to snowball into feeling overwhelmed. Look at obstacles as opportunities to learn and certain tough situations as chances to show the world what you’re made of. Being a woman in leadership spaces is not easy and most people always look up for your downfall because of the patriarchal society we live in, you have to be strong. I always try to be confident, never give up in my ability to slay whatever dragon lies ahead. Every day I receive insulting messages from different men especially when I post about gender equality and certain provocative things like Menstrual Health Management, Gender-based violence and rape among others. It shows how some people are very ignorant about these issues and how much more work needs to be done in educating people about the importance of addressing these women issues. To be honest sometimes you really feel like quitting, then you think of that marginalized girl who doesn’t have the opportunities you have to advocate for what’s rightfully theirs and looking up to you. That itself motivates you to keep fighting for the change you
count on you to be there when you say you will, to do what you say you will, and to be willing to stand up me, 3.As a role model to meny young and most importantly non-judgmenladies out there,whats your ad- tal (to me it reflects our ease in accepting a friend’s choices, regardless vise to a girl child? y advice to the girl child is of how they may differ from our own. do you and be courageous about your dreams. Noth- 6. Do you think there is a commuing and no one can limit your goals nity misinterpretation of young as long you don’t just dream but wake women in business, if so why? up and act on them. Most importantlthough both men and womly, look beautiful and ALWAYS say en are well represented in the good to another woman because it’s economically active populaa winning for everyone else. tion, questions arise when it comes to their presence and effective rep4. Well, I personally love and resentation at higher decision-makadore you so much, your work and ing levels. Indeed, while men and efforts to make a better tommor- women are present, men dominate row for everyone are undeniable, in top management. Gender reprewhat is your own eluccidation of sentativeness is a necessary prerequisite in achieving equality, fairness life? and social justice, given the history ultivating a close, warmheartof gender and racial discrimination. ed feeling for others automatWomen are represented in top leadically puts the mind at ease. ership but that too has raised more It helps remove whatever fears or complexities, women are present in insecurities we may have and gives business leadership but some remain us the strength to cope with any obeither absent or grossly under repstacles we encounter. It is the princiresented. International experience pal source of success in life. Since we suggests that women’s representaare not solely material creatures, it is tion in business leadership has been a mistake to place all our hopes for achieved through quotas. Zimbabwe happiness on external development is among the countries that have sucalone. The key is to develop inner cessfully used quotas in to achieve peace. In my own limited experience gender equity in political represenI have found that the more we care tation yet the same instrument has for the happiness of others, the greatnot been applied in business and other is our own sense of well-being. er domains. As in politics, the quota system can be applied to achieve gen5. What are the 5 core values you der equity in business. Intervention look for in friends? policies and strategies at the macro oyalty (If you are my friend, - and micro-level must ensure the I want to be able to trust you proportional representation of womwith our secrets and won’t spill en in business leadership. This would to others, gossip about us or allow not only achieve descriptive repreothers to criticize us). Honesty (re- sentation but also lead to substantive quires that we speak openly from the representation of women in business. heart and incorporate objectivity into Increased representation of women our words). Trustworthiness (Trust- would not only enrich the organizaworthiness is often the ‘make or tional culture but also enrich busibreak’ element in any interpersonal nesses with a broader spectrum of relationship. Any breach, regardless ideas for greater efficiency and perof perceived magnitude, can devas- formance and contribute to the femtate a relationship). Dependability (if inist goal of women’s empowerment. you’re my friend, I should be able to want to see and for the betterment of everyone.
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A girl with daddy issues So we talk more of how growing up without a father figure affects boy children but less do we talk about the problems it has on a girl child. Growing up without a father negatively affects a girlchild as she approaches adulthood. Below are the signs of a daddyless daughter...
She’s constantly craving attention from her partner and everyone else. She has a thing for older men. She sabotages her healthy romantic relationships. She thinks she likes to be dominated during sex, but can’t handle it at all. She has trust issues She can grow to be too indipendent and bossy, shying all potential men away. She craves for love but is too scared to be left one day. She is so insecure and daddy issues constantly toil with her self-confidence. She can be too emotional and blames herself when things go wrong. She can pour all herself out to any guy who is around because she is desperate to be loved.
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Nashville Tawanda Chiyadzwa
Interview with Nashville Tawanda Chiyadzwa (1) Good day Mr Nashville Chiyadzwa. Can you tell us a bit about yourself, what really defines you? Well, Nashville Tawanda Chiyadzwa is a 100% Proud Zimbo who was born and bread in Zimbabwe and drifted to becoming an international actor currently based in Johannesburg. In an interview he confirmed his plans to join the Hollywood. He is famously known as "A 100% Proudly Zimbo Actor " aka "The smart Boy/King of Bling as others call me.
other young people interested in acting, if so how can Arts Support Organisations help? Yes , Well 1stly by making sure that the environment is conducive for the programme ie mentorship/mentoring.Also by providing practical equipments ie tv screens and staff. They must also introduce Arts in all Zimbabweans schools and arts centres so that young people who are interested in acting becomes easier for them to start by learning it at schools/centres as a result we have vast of Zimbabwean Actors who are qualified or better still with knowledge of what they do and the best way to attain it (2)Your undeniable great talent amazede is by being taught in schools and arts centres me on outr first encounter, What inspired you to get into acting and what im- (5)Mr Chiyadzwa, we look up to you for dipact does it have in our modern society ? rection and advises , in our society we mostEversince i was just a kid way back in prima- ly neglect these issues but whats the best 3 ry school in DZ i had this passion for acting. ways to get rid of depression and anxiety? My passion for acting and longing to break new This reminds me of this other book i grounds inspired me into acting.(2B)Well act- read sometime ago it states"Depresing ain't just a source of entertainment but it also sion is caused by lack of activity " educates our modern society, uplifts souls, lastly So my answers (a) Be active/find somebut most definitely not the least it has a huge im- thing to do ie school/work ,well just somepact if not hugely impact in our modern society thing you do to keep you your body and as vast people now have access to TV's,cinemas your mind busy and A lot of exercise. and the internet of which numerous film are be(b)Always think positive even though ing shown simultaneously being watched.Plus it may be hard but it ain't impossible. a lot of people also want to be like me(actor) (c)Be happy and be grateful all the time as a way of preventing sadness and uneasiness. (3)As a role model to many, which core values made you who you are today? (6)Well its a women’s month, Prayer, Persistence , Determination , Know- whats your advise to a girl child? ing Exactly what you want in life and GO Nah, Know that you are Wonderfully and GET IT, Whatever you want to do the BEST Fearfully created by the Most High God. TIME is NOW or rather its now or never, no- Know your worth, Don'tcha let nobody take admatter what DON'T ever GIVE UP , Nomat- vantage of you only because you are a girl child. ter how many times you fall you must get up Know what you want in life and GO GET IT. , the more you fail the more you will succeed. Be yourself this world ain't bigger enough for you to be wasting your time trying to be someone else. (4)Would you be interested in mentoring
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Tino Mambeu Political Analyst/ Enterprenuer/ Solar Power Engineer/ Social Activist
Interview with Tino Mambeu Who is Tino Mambeu Many a times this question has been paused to me but I have found it to be very very difficult to answer. The primary reason I have been unable to give a clear answer is probably because I believe that I’m an unfinished product. I am at a stage similar to that of mortar which a builder mixes before transforming it into a usable well baked brick. Under such circumstances I therefore feel shy to call myself a brick neither am I ready to call myself mortar. Having said the above Tino Mambeu is this mortal who hails from the mountains and valleys of old and bartered Chief Mazvihwa area Under Zvishavane district. From my mothers side I’m child number ten out of eleven while I can’t figure out the exact number of kids my father had from his polygamous union- I may without thought and some arithmetic put the figure at just above thirty. My father was indeed a great man. Growing up in a polygamous set superintended by such a great man, made me who I am today. From those humble beginnings under the stewardship of a great farmer, orator and disciplinarian I learnt that sharing is caring and that nothing can stop a man with determination. I did my primary school at Mapedza and proceeded to do secondary education at Rubweruchena and subsequently Chivizina where I was the best student in all my grades. Eventually due to some kind of fate I would end up momentarily studying and dropping out of college where I pursued studies in Electrical Engineering in South Africa. I dropped out of college to pursue business a decision that worries me up to this day even though I believe that it’s never to late to go back to the bench albeit developing a serious textbook phobia since leaving school.
Politics and activism! The only thing which makes my heart pump faster in this world is politics. I love politics and I believe that with correct and strong leadership nations and mostly Africa would go very far. Growing up I realized that
government is full of people with various degrees and admirable qualifications but the people continue to wallow in poverty. I then concluded that as much as a man can be learned without servant leadership, ethics and a good heart that man or woman is a bad leader, unfortunately humans are pretenders and there is no way to train a person to become a good person. There is no university in this world that gives a PhD in good behavior, good leadership or servant leadership. I am convinced that if we could have people oriented leaders the world will be a much better place. As I have said I believe in sharing and on several occasions I’m depressed when I read about the evils and corruption being committed by the rich and powerful in society. I pose this question to myself everyday, what shall it benefit a man to eat and fill up his stomach while the whole village suffers. I believe in sharing and I would not feel better if my success can’t positively affect the guy next door. I feel that I’m poor. This is the mai reason why I fight for social justice and seek to be very political in nature. It’s just that I want fairness! For Zimbabwe to work both political leaders and the people must share a common goal. To make Zimbabwe an enjoyable place to live and die in.
Fun facts 1. Tino Mambeu is a business man. He is the founder of Ulwazi Energy Technologies and Powerbank Energy. The two companies offer specialized products and services in the renewable energy industry and the electrical built environment. 2. Tino Mambeu is a regular political commentator on Sabc 404 and enca news channel 403 3. Tino Mambeu skipped form 2. From form one in secondary school he proceeded to form three after only doing two terms in form 1. 4. Tino Mambeu loves family and kids. He wishes to be a polygamist one day just like his grandfather who had 27 wives and various kids. 5. Tino does not watch football or any sports. 6. In his spare time Tino watches science documentaries and breaking news!
Tino Mambeu’s opinion Role Model. I have seen via social media and other platforms that quite a reasonable number of people look up to me. It’s a good thing that many people do but I’m also looking up to them. I wish I were much better than I am today. Now, I realized a long time back that being a black man from a disadvantaged background the only thing one would normally posses to usher themselves into the future is honesty. Honesty is the free capital that a black man has in starting a business or relationship. As one meets people in this vast world you realize that there is no collateral you can give except your word. Now an honest persons word is the key to unlocking capital, relationships and value....i would like to mention here that my biggest investment in my businesses has never been money but being honest and faithful! Money then followed slowly. I have learnt that it’s always important to under promise and over deliver, give people around you a moment of surprise, do more than expected and let them smile.
Young people and business! It’s very important for young people to go into business. Really I believe that there is no need for young people to wait for huge capital opportunities so that they venture into business. The best way to start anything in this life is to start small- learn as you go and master what you do excellently. Perfection is the precursor to success. Now I would age young people in Zimbabwe to invest in the three areas below that I think are key to the future!
1. Real Estate- this industry offers high returns for capital. The good thing about real estate is that property gains value over time compared to other assets like motor vehicles and stuff like that. Zimbabwean economy will soon come out of doldrums and those who acquire property now will die the richest. 2. Artificial intelligence- the world is evolving and it’s doing so very fast and Zimbabwe is no exception. The young people now are born into the digital world and it makes a difference to invest in artificial intelligence either offering support Services to the corporate world or government, there is a great space and huge profits to be made. 3. Farming - precision farming, food is the lifeblood of any living thing. Zimbabweans are currently ravaged by hunger year in and year out. There is need for young people to invest in farming to feed the nation and the region. The demand for food is increasing with the increase in human population. Effective farmers will remain a central part of the economic ecosystem in Zimbabwe and there is lots of cash to be made. A case in point is Fresh in Box by Kuda musasiwa.
Religion. Religion and politics are the biggest tools used to manage the way people think in this world. The current mushrooming of churches under the banner of Christianity is a big cause for concern. Some of these churches do odd things such as feeding grass and snake to their members including harmful substances. I’m very worried as well about the selling of stuff like annointed bricks,
maize and other paraphernalia. I see that as a means of extortion and I would like to reiterate it here that there is no miracle money. It just does not exist. The formula for money is provision of goods and services in return for profits any other thing is either a scam or a Ponzi scheme. Now coming to most churches in Africa, they are not churches but business centers where con artist masquerading as men of god are busy fleecing the public in day broad light but who should we blame. The victor and the victim I guess ... Does it not bother any sane person that most industrial buildings are now being converted to major churches- what is it that these preachers are selling that makes them so rich .. is it salvation? This is a topic for another day!
Women’s Month. This is a fantastic time but I think women should do more to occupy their rightful spaces in society. That won’t come on a platter. Women must fight harder but I believe the responsibility lies greatly with parents who should encourage all their kids to dream big and tell them they can be anything they want to be. Allow me also to venture into the institution of marriage which I think Is now being affected by the misunderstanding around women rights and responsibilities. I honestly think that as much as we support the girl child to be independent we must also take our time to train our kids in how to become good parents especially defining the roles taken by the mother and the father in a normal family setup. If we taught our boys how to treat a woman today we will save the world and similarly we would do great by encouraging girls to follow their passion while remaining responsible!
Alice Tagwira was born and bread in Masvingo. She is a proud divorcee and a mother of one. She is an ecstatic humanitarian, philanthropist, TV hostess, social worker and entrepreneur. She is a star and she keeps shining everyday. Well beautiful would be an understatement in defining you, I’m more fascinated with your intelligence. What inspired you to host your Talk Show and why did you target singlemothers in particular?
Alice Tagwira Show Host Human Rights Defender Social Activist Leader Influencer
Growing up in my teenage years I used to follow Oprah Winfrey shows and they motivated my passion in addressing issues people are facing each and every day through an online platform. I realized that the society keeps back on certain issues termed controversial yet in reality the same have negative impact to us. Looking at a society with flawed conceptions, stigma, stereotypes, superstition, etc that’s limiting, I felt the need to confront these pertinent issues to bring a refreshing change. You can only watch and ignore a situation that demands no attention. If I am to achieve anything in this life, it can only be positive transformation of lives. With regard to single mothers’ series, my vision is to see a world without child marriage and gender based violence, where women enjoy equal status with men and are able to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives. There is an urgent need to create targeted public policies that emphasize education and training for jobs with potential for higher earnings, and financial literacy programs that take into consideration the day to day financial reality of single mothers, I am advocating for programs that are designed to strengthen and engage single moms in the primary focal areas of education and empowerment which includes: Pursuing Advanced Education; Employment; Parenting Skills & Support; Financial Literacy & Wealth Building; Health & Wellness (Mental, Emotional & Physical); Homeownership Attainment; Starting & Growing a Successful Business; and Personal Empowerment & Self-Development.
Interview with Alice Tagwira
As a role model to many, whats perception on single mothers there your advise to a girl child? very few community groups advo-
When purpose is not known abuse is inevitable (Myles Munroe), the equation of life is in knowing who you are and your purpose. Enter into the self-discovery zone “search for you”, find yourself, develop and finally manifest to the fullest. Seek to inspire before you expire!
cating for single mothers and amplifying their voice to be considered as a different marginalized group. Most projects are focusing on orphans, Youth and other marginalized groups in the society, leaving single mothers with more unmet needs.
Do you think there is less representation, voice and protection for single mothers in our African society?
Well, you’re an amazing bundle of beauty, which organisations currently in Zimbabwe do you wish to listen to your story and what’s your vision with the Talk Show?
In most cases, the society is not yet sufficiently educated to face this type of novelty without judgment. Among these, we find the issue of single mothers who, despite the evolution, are still stigmatized in our continent. In most societies on the continent, single mothers are rejected, at least partially by their peers. In other countries, on the other hand, the situation has gradually improved by the evolution of its perception and the education of the society. The stigmatization of single mothers has several colors, the most important which are: in religious, legal and social context. Religion itself discriminates the single mothers quoting that marriage is the only legitimate framework of reproduction and for this reason they are labeled sinners. Higher percentage of single parents are mothers for example in Zimbabwe we see a huge number of single mothers seeking for maintenance of their children, unfortunately most of the judgments by the courts are repressive. The process of claiming the maintenance is draining and sometimes the amounts of money allocated for the upkeep of children are sickening. Due to society’s
I wish that the Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association, UNFPA, Women’s coalition, Gender links, Katswe sister wood, Msasa Projects, Ministry of Women affairs and community Development would listen to my story and work together for a constructive change. My vision with RealityChat is to brew a society with a liberated mindset.
Do you think there is real misinterpretation of young women in business, if so why? We have seen young women rising in doing business in Zimbabwe but with dominants only in buying and selling which mostly requires one to have enough capital. There is always an assumption of relating young women’s development with delinquent behaviors than positive way of acquiring such. Zimbabwe has seen most of its higher political positions being held by elderly people which is now believed to be normal in Zimbabweans that higher positions are meant for a certain group of people.
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Women’s Voice Zimbabwe
Women’s Voice Zimbabwe
The attachment process paved an opportunity as we were seeking for internship in the different media houses. It was very difficult as most of the media houses were male dominated and did not have the multimedia skills and expectations of the experience we where looking for. Through the University if Zimbabwe media department which believes in equiping students for the modern day media to be both preferred employees and employers in the industry.We then went on a mentorship Programme facilitated by Dr Gadzikwa a University of Zimbabwe lecturer in the media department being led by Mr Munda a media expert who took us on a digital literacy training and mentorship Programme which enhanced the knowledge that we had. We then told Mr Munda about our vision to start our organisation and he assisted us on how to register hence the birth of Women’s Voice Zimbabwe. Women’s voice Zimbabwe is an online media organisation that advocates, empowers and amplifies the voices of women and girls. It was founded by 3 young female journalists namely Ashley Muremba (22) ,Rosemary Gwandu (24) and Nicole Kurebwasweka (22) Women’s Voice Zimbabwe amplifies the voices of women especially those in the marginalised and rural communities through various channels of communication that is, written articles and videos on different social media platforms that includes facebook, Instagram, YouTube, website and twitter telling their stories and sharing their experiences showcasing their talents. We recently won the 2019 Women rising award at the Shoko International Festival. We are also running online awareness campaigns around different issues affecting girls and women hashtag #gbvzw ,menstrualhalthzw, #GBVzw among others. We are Documenting Gender Based Violence issues in rural communities through digital storytelling. We are also empowering women and
girls through digital media trainings and mentorship programs to tell their own stories . Our vision is to create a gender balanced media in Africa and to be the leading media organization which advocates, inform, educate and champion women and girl’s rights and issues. Women’s voice Zimbabwe was birthed out of the need to increase the digital footprint on girls & women’s rights and issues in the media. The media space in Zimbabwe is masculine dominated yet women constitute more than half of the population and their voices are not heard because their stories are underreported and some are never reported . There has been a need for space where women can be able to express their views and get an opportunity to be in lead stories where their issues will be heard. At present men generally make front page news and women merely make it and if they do it’s usually controversial and negative . It’s never anything good like how women and girls are excelling in helping out in their communities. This has created a need for the actual issues to be put on the table or to also find their way into the media space hence social media became an alternative for women to express their views and opinions.
ginalized and rural communities. We have created a powerful hashtag called #womenzw we has been adopted by most people,organization and those in leadership to allow women to rise and achieve in various areas to fight against gender inequality. Ashley Muremba has been Awarded the best tweeter at the recently held African Regional Summit in Victoria Falls scooping position 1&2. Nicole Kurebwasweka has been given an opportunity to do the afrobloggers Twitter takeover sharing her blogging journey and how she has overcome certain obstacles. Now we have taken in 3 students from University of Zimbabwe for mentorship and internship namely Felistas Nyamayaro(21),Chiedza Mutyavaviri (22)and Nkhosilathi Ncube(23). We have created working relations with organization such as Gender and Media Connect (GMC),Self Help Development Foundation (SHDF), Zimbabwe Gender Commission, UN Women Zimbabwe,Zimbabwe Women’s Bureau((ZWB), Ministry of Youth and GWEN TRUST, as their media partners.
2019 we begin the Zimbabwean online media organisation owned and run by young women. We have run successful campaign to eradicate gender based violence through the creation of hashtags such as #gbvzw and GBVzw. -We have started a program called Media for Girls which is a program aimed to train women and girls on digital media literacy in order to increase the digital footprint of women especially those in marginalized communities such Shamva,Murehwa,Mutoko,Seke,Buhera ,Bulawayo,Gweru, Masvingo,Marondera and Harare.We have managed to trainer over 200 and mentored over 30 young girls and women in mar-
Coordinator Joseph Munda
Fresh from School, Multi-award winner Ruvimbo has brought a new dimension with exceptional recipes in the catering industry. Her mouth watering meals qualify her as one of the best young qualified cooks in Zimbabwe. Well done Chef Ruvimbo Masakure.
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Its foundation which help young people in achieving there dreams be it in business, academics, sporting or other talents young people have... We help this young people by financing there dreams, creating platforms such as conferences, seminars amongst other public gatherings.. I’m a lawyer who has right of (courts) audience and legal practice in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana, Mauritius, England and Wales. My Law practice specialty is in Corporate Law, Investment Law, Corporate Restructuring, Capital Venture,Banking Law, Capital Venture,Project Financing, Global Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Law Advisory services, Tax law consultancy and Intellectual property law.. My wish is always to be the best in what I do, l set goals still yet to achieve,,, one of them is to have law doctorate degree before l reach 29years old In the past l made some achievements (academics) that I’m proud of I managed to have LLB and BCom cum laude respectively of which l studied this two degrees concurrently I have also manage to have my law articles featured in law journals such as Oxford, Stanford and Harvard amongst others I manage to register my first company when I was 18years old “Wilcox Business Mutual”
Speakers included, Dr. Lance Mambondiani, MD, BancABC, Natalie Jabangwe, CEO Ecocash, Mukumi Kiriuki, World Bank Country Manager, Minister & Business Woman Dr. Beaullah Machiri, RBZ Deputy Director for Banking Ms Audrey Hove, Trevor Ncube, CEO AMH, Keynote Speakers Ms. Tsitsi Mutendi, Entrepreneur and from the US, Nancy Speidel, iSAW International. Moderators Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa and Miss Becky showed up and kept delegates and panelists engaged throughout the summit. Other panelists included, Annabell Gakaka, Cyrex Business Solutions, Chido Nyakudya, Boka Tobacco Trading, Nomaliso Musasiwa, Fresh in a Box and Maureen KademaungaShe Votes Campaign.
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After talking to a lot of people and travelling to many different places I realised that our life’s worth is only measured by the impact we make in other people’s lives. A man who makes treasures and keeps them locked up only for himself to enjoy will surely die and fade away like mere dust on earth, but a man who helps and feed the vulnerable and the fatherless wll surely be remembered long after he is gone. Stay awoke, you can be any-
thing you want to be, invested in you is enough power to transform you into the best person you can ever be. When all is done and you’re on top of your mountain just remember to lower the ladder for the others to climb too.
Thats the whole psychology of life.
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