Complete list of winners

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06/06/2018

Ultimate Hair inspiration: 5 Zim Celebrities who Rock short Hair

You have heard that short hair is hard to pull off, or just looks great on individuals with small faces and that has influenced you to mull over giving your valuable hair the cut.

These five Zimbabwean women are here to allay your fears and prove to you that anyone can pull off short hair.

If you were thinking of some mid-year resolutions or an excuse to get out of the rut and try something different, consider starting with your hair.

A new haircut will always make you feel fresh and ready to take on the world again.

Here are Five Celebrities who Rock the short hair

Beverly Angel

-businesswoman, author and the wife to the founder of Good News Church, Prophet Uebert Angel

We have not seen prophetess Beverly Angel sporting any different hairstyle other than this. Honestly, there seems to exist no picture of her in anything but short blond hair.

But hey we totally get it, we cant imagine anything else that brings her perfect features into higher focus than this.

Misred – ZiFM and Coke on the Beat Presenter

Misred has been hot way before we even knew that when a male bee climaxes, their testicles explode then dies. You get the point, She is a heatwave.

Whether she is wearing long or short hair she always has that little edge and on this one, she made the look just as effortlessly cool.

Newsbae – ZBC TV News Anchor

When you are bae, you are bae. Rumbi Takawira chopped her hair and surprised her fans during the International Women’s Day in March by posting this pic.

The whole of March we felt like she was the only girl on Instagram as her charm and smile sparked a whole new wave of hair-crops among her followers.

Miss Becky – ZIFM Stereo Presenter

She is as crazy on the radio as she is in front of the saloon mirror, Miss Becky has had many short hairstyles and has stunned in bobs of every variety

Of all the Zim celebrities, she probably has sported a wide range of short hairs than most.

Nomathemba Primrose Ndebele – Businesswoman

She is the proprietor of Posh, an elegant fashion store located in the City and here she wears the ultimate power haircut for a boss.

Yale University psychology professor Marianne LaFrance, Ph.D., wrote, “Within seconds of meeting you, people begin forming a first impression about the type of person you are, and it’s not your face that gives you away; it’s your hairstyle.”

And according to the study, women with shorter hair are perceived as more intelligent and confident than those with longer styles.

Jan Jam Plants its Third Flag in the Heart of the City

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06/06/2018

Jan Jam Plants its Third Flag in the Heart of the City

Tuesday afternoon, one of the country’s most recognisable fashion stores Jan Jam opened its third shop adding more fashion glory to the city and its fashion junkies.

Its owner Cynthia Bizure-Sithole has mastered the art of blending the young shoppers’ needs and that of the mature ones.

The new shop located along George Silundika is yet another successful attempt by the brand to offer a luxurious shopping experience.

It is a departure from the usual mainstays as it is equipped with an exquisite, friendly staff who know the Jan Jam story and are knowledgeable about fashion

In attendance were artists, musicians, models, tastemakers, fashion bloggers, top entertainment journalists, brand influencers, family members and some customers.

Here is a pick of what some of the guests said about the shop

Hollywood Lee – Fashion Blogger and Fashion TV presenter

Hollywood Lee (right) with Cynthia Sithole and Tafadzwa Zimoyo

Cynthia knows how to market her business. She effectively communicated her grand opening event to drive traffic to her new store opening by carefully selecting journalists, Fashion bloggers and social media influencers. I am impressed and congratulations to Cynthia not just for the new branch but for staying in business in tough times

Bakari Sibanda-Dhibar – Fashion Blogger

Well, honestly Cynthia really needs a pat on the shoulder. Besides the layout, the store really looks amazing and welcoming. I love the fact that it’s a one-stop shop for high fashion for men as they can get all they want to give them that gentleman touch.

Bishop Vukani Dhladhla – Authour, Speaker and leader of Abiding Hope Global Ministries

Today I saw the power of being consistently consistent. The power of doing one thing consistently.

Mitchell Munyaradzi Gumbo – Talk Show Host/Brand Ambassador/Social Commentator

I loved it. It is very spacious, modern and certainly in line with contemporary trends. I was very impressed with the new fashion collection which ranges from the casual to the formal dapper.

Here are a few pictures from the official opening.

Cynthia with husband TK (left) and father Mr Bizure

Model Natsai Nyareeds with Chena Neni founder Ngoni Motsi

Zimfest Live 2018 back with Killer Line-Up and announce Cassava Remit as headline sponsor

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05/06/2018

Zimfest Live 2018 back with Killer Line-Up and announce Cassava Remit as headline sponsor

The highly anticipated Southern African Music and Arts Festival, Zimfest Live, will return in August organisers have announced.

Scheduled for 11 August at Kempton Race course in Surrey, London, the largest summer celebration in the African community will this year feature award-winning Zim dancehall ace, Killer T and Sungura Magic.

Killer T, who has recently released his third studio album, Mashoko Anopfuura has been receiving rave reviews and has already created a buzz amongst his UK fans.

Sungura Magic features members from popular rock band Kamikaze Test Pilots and Limpopo Groove.

Zim Hip-hop artist, Stunner is among the artists that have been announced.

“We returned last year to put on a fun-filled and memorable event where we could all come together to appreciate and celebrate the essence of our heritage through music and the arts,” a spokesperson for Redcliff Management said.

The outdoor family orientated cultural and music festival will also feature a mix of established and rising DJ acts and artists performing on three stages.

“This year, we are upping the ante and are looking forward to hosting another event that brings the southern African community together for a day of music, food, dance and our all-inclusive BBQ.

Zimfest Live, winners of the Event of the Year at the recently held Zimbabwe Achievers Awards, last year featured music from megastars like Jah Prayzah, afro-rock fusion band, Evicted and Zee Guveya and the Heritage band, among others.

The organisers intimated that there are several more acts still to be announced and will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Headline Sponsor

Meanwhile, Cassava Remit has come on board once again as the headline sponsor.

An umbrella company of Econet Global, the fast-growing remittance company has created the most cost-effective way to send money to Zimbabwe and South Africa.

In 2017, Cassava launched their innovative EcoCash home wallet in the UK, with the aim of helping individuals pay for bills and or services in Zimbabwe.

Early bird tickets for this year’s event are now on sale and currently being sold for £30, with limited tickets available until mid-June. VIP tickets are also available for £60.

The super early bird tickets were sold out within days, with signs of a high level of demand for this year’s ‘summer rendezvous’.

Now in its 16^th year, Zimfest Live brings together southern African’s from across the cultural spectrum to celebrate Southern African music, art & culture.

Shekhinah Shines The Brightest At Sama24

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05/06/2018

Shekhinah Shines The Brightest At Sama24

It was a good night for newcomer Shekhinah at the 24^th edition of SA Music Awards (SAMA) held in Sun City, North West.

Shekhinah swept the boards taking the Newcomer of the Year, Album of the Year and Female Artist of the Year awards for the sterling work on her debut album Rose Gold.

Distruction Boyz whipped the Superbowl into a frenzy when they were declared winners of the public-voted Record of the Year for their monster hit Omunye.

Veteran Afro Pop band, Mafikizolo proved their staying power when they took Duo/Group of the Year and Best Afro Pop Album.

Add to their Best Engineered Album (by Howard Gomba and Themba Sekowe) win from last night, Mafikizolo is tied at three awards with Shekhinah overall.

Joyous Celebration’s Joyous Celebration Volume 21 Heal Our Land won the Best Selling Digital Artist Award, adding to the two Best Selling DVD and Best Selling Album they won last night brings their haul to three in total.

The anthemic Akanamali by Sun-El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto was honoured with Sampra Highest Airplay of the Year and Samro Highest Airplay of the Year Composer’s Award, last night they won Best Collaboration Award taking their total to three.

House DJ Prince Kaybee took home Male Artist of the Year for his hits laden album I Am Music.

New blood made their presence felt with rapper Shane Eagle taking the Best Hip Hop Album Award and Lady Zamar winning Best Dance Music Award.

In the Best Kwaito Album category, Busiswa beat the competition for her album Highly Flavoured. Tresor’s The Beautiful Madness earned him the Best Pop Album.

In gospel, Andile ka Majola was declared the winner in the Best Traditional Faith Music Album category for Andile kaMajola Chapter 8 Sekwanele while Vuma Zion’s Samson Aphi Amandla Akho bagged the Best African Indigenous Gospel Album.

Jo Black’s Skepe emerged victorious in the Beste Kontemporere Musiek Album category and Fokofpolisiekar’s Selfmedikasie was announced the Best Rock Album.

The glittering high octave celebrity event hosted by TV and radio stars Somizi Mhlongo and Dineo Ranaka; and comedian Mpho Popps was broadcast live on SABC1 and featured performances by Distruction Boyz, Lady Zamar, Shwi noMtekhala, Shekhinah, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Bongeziwe Mabandla and Riky Rick.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Nathi Mthethwa, Minister of Arts and Culture were among the dignitaries that graced the night.

Commented Nhlanhla Sibisi, RiSA CEO: “Tonight has been a remarkable night of celebrating the best our country has to offer.

“We salute all the winners and the nominees and we thank the public for their undying support for local music. We applaud everyone who made SAMA24 such a successful project.”

“Congratulations to all the winners,” said Mme O.R Mochware, MEC for Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs in North West. “The winners were all worthy of their medals in such a competitive and prestigious event. We are proud to be associated with the SAMAs.”

Complete list of winners

Best Selling Digital Artist of the Year – Joyous Celebration Volume 21 Heal Our Land by Joyous Celebration

Sampra Highest Airplay of the Year – Akanamali by Sun El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto

Best Traditional Faith Music Album – Andile kaMajola Chapter 8 Sekwanele by Andile kaMajola

Best African Indigenous Gospel Album – Samson Aphi Amandla Akho by Vuma Zion

Best Kwaito Album – Highly Flavoured by Busiswa

Best Afro Pop Album – 20 by Mafikizolo

Beste Kontemporere Musiek Album – Skepe by Jo Black

Best Pop Album – The Beautiful Madness by Tresor

Samro Highest Airplay of the Year Composer’s Award – Akanamali by Sun El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto composed by Sanele T Sithole

International Achievement Award – Shashika Mooruth

Best Rock Album – Selfmedikasie by Fokofpolisiekar

Best Hip Hop Album – Yellow by Shane Eagle

Best Dance Album – King Zamar by Lady Zamar

Best Maskandi Album – 6 to 6 by Abafana Baka Mgqumeni

Newcomer of the Year – Rose Gold by Shekhinah

Duo or Group of the Year – 20 by Mafikizolo

Female Artist of the Year – Rose Gold by Shekhinah

Male Artist of the Year – I Am Music by Prince Kaybee

Album of the Year – Rose Gold by Shekhinah

Record of the Year – Omunye by Distruction Boyz

Tinashe’s NBA boyfriend in cheating Scandal with Kendall Jenner

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05/06/2018

Tinashe’s NBA boyfriend in cheating Scandal with Kendall Jenner

It was only in March that Zimbabwean-American sweetheart Tinashe confirmed her romance with NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers star, Ben Simmons.

But things seem to have gone south quickly with reports that Simmons might have cheated on her with Kendall Jenner.

The cheating revelations were laid bare by Tinashe’s young brother Kudzai Kachingwe who lashed out on Twitter.

Wrote Kudzai: “Never met you before in my life. Days after u break my sis heart u do this… ‘Ppl all lied on her talking fake news about my sis *doing kardashian s**t * u cheat on her w a Jenner (sic).’

In good times..Tinashe and Basketball star Simmons

According to reports, the pair split after the NBA star accused singer Tinashe of “doing Kardashian sh*t”.

Media Take Out claim an insider told them: “She is way too public with everything. They just started dating and this girl is calling up paparazzi and sh*t like that.”

“That’s some real Kardashian sh*t. And Ben’s not trying to be Kanye.”

While responding to another user, he also claimed only called time on their relationship a few days ago.

“They “broke up” Sunday my guy.. u literally don’t know anything, stay quiet about this (sic),’ he said.

He later added: ‘Sorry for blowing up y’all twitter everyone. it was actually the only way to defend my sister against all this bulls**t.”

Although it’s unclear when Tinashe and Ben’s relationship ended, she happily gushed about him as recently as March.

“He’s like my full boyfriend, I guess,” Tinashe told Billboard. “It was official before it was on [Instagram]; that was just when everyone else found out.”

The drama kicked off after Page Six reported Ben and Kendall had been seeing each other ‘for a few weeks’ – with the rumoured lovebirds spotted enjoying a lunch date in LA earlier this week.

However, they don’t appear to be following each other on social media just yet, while the Philadelphia 76 star is still following his ex on Instagram.

As for Kendall, she was most recently linked with another NBA player — Blake Griffin, who reportedly isn’t taking their recent breakup all that well.

Meanwhile, Tinashe, Ben Simmons and Kendall Jenner are yet to officially respond to any of the drama.

Kendall Jenner was born to parents Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner and raised alongside her sister Kylie. She has three half-sisters, Khloe, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian. Her half-brothers are Brandon Jenner, Brody Jenner and Rob Kardashian.

Tinashe Kachingwe is a Kentucky native who comes from a family of many different backgrounds. Her father is from Zimbabwe while her mother is Danish, Norwegian, and Irish.

Nomination Call for the USA Zim Achievers Awards third Edition

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31/05/2018

Nomination Call for the USA Zim Achievers Awards third Edition

The US edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards has returned for its third year, with organisers announcing that nominations are now open.

Nominations opened across 15 categories on 21 May and the public will have until the end of July to put forward any individuals and organisations they feel have distinguished themselves in their respective industries in the past year.

“This process continues to amaze us every year,” said ZAA USA director, Faith Zihove Banda.

“The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards has become a global platform that is recognising so many deserving Zimbabweans who are flying the flag high and inspiring us daily.

l would like to encourage everyone to nominate and share the great things Zimbabweans are doing in the US,” she added.

Scheduled for 29 September, the event is being held in Washington DC this year, at a venue still to be announced.

Ploughing back into Zimbabwe

Zim Achievers USA is following on from the recently held South African and UK editions that focused on ‘ploughing back’ into Zimbabwe and investing in its growth.

ZAA Chairman, Conrad Mwanza said that it is an opportune time for the diaspora to play a huge role in rebuilding Zimbabwe.

“Zimbabweans are innovative and very talented and l believe that we(the people) are the countries biggest asset.”

“There is a lot of potential in Zimbabwe. The investment opportunities are there however, we need to work together to rebuild our nation and revitalise the economy,” Mwanza added.

WorldRemit – Global sponsor

Meanwhile, London Fintech Company, WorldRemit was announced as the global sponsor for all four editions earlier in the year.

Founded in 2010, WorldRemit offers a money-transfer remittance service designed to help people send money to families back home.

The company has continued to expand its services and have recently entered into a commercial partnership with top-tier English football side Arsenal, becoming the first official online money transfer partner of the Premier League club.

Since its inception in 2010, the high profile event has become the pinnacle of celebration for professional and artistic achievements by Zimbabweans around the world.

With a strong presence in the UK, South Africa, USA and Australia, there are plans for Canada to join the growing portfolio soon.

To find out more about the process and how to nominate, visit www.zimachievers.com/usa

Multichoice launches ‘Talent Factory’ for Film and Television industry

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31/05/2018

Multichoice launches ‘Talent Factory’ for Film and Television industry

MultiChoice Africa has launched a new and far-reaching Pan-African social investment initiative called the MultiChoice Talent Factory, created to significantly enhance the pool of talent and skills in the continent’s film and television production industry.

Said Lovemore Mangwende Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Zimbabwe: “This is an exciting development that will massively impact the world of film and television across Africa and will involve Zimbabwean film-makers in the training flowing from the MTF initiative.

“African development has long been focused on other economic sectors, leaving our creative industries to fend for themselves on the fringes of economic development,” he said.

“As a result, the film and television industry has not developed at the same rate as other sectors, and this is not for a lack of talent, passion or imagination.

“We are abundantly blessed in these areas, but the space given for this expression has, at best, been limited and, at worst, relegated to the fringes of the mainstream economy, leaving in its wake, unfulfilled dreams, unexplored talent and unwritten stories.

“As an African business, MultiChoice Africa and its partners and stakeholders across the continent are collaborating to make a positive socio-economic impact on the communities in which we live and work through the MultiChoice Talent Factory initiative.”

The MTF initiative will deliver three touch points that are being launched: the MTF academies, master classes and the MTF Portal.

The first to launch is the MTF Academy, a 12-month educational programme aimed at developing the skills of 60 deserving, young and talented people who want to work and innovate in film and television production. This will include candidates from Zimbabwe.

The MTF Academy students will be provided with skill sets to develop their talent, connect with industry professionals and help them tell African stories through a comprehensive curriculum comprising theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in cinematography, editing, audio production and storytelling.

The programme will take place at three regional MTF Academies, one of which is in Kenya for East Africa, another in Nigeria for West Africa and the third in Zambia for Southern African countries.

These will be overseen by acclaimed African film and television experts.

In Southern Africa, Lwando has been appointed as the Academy Director for the hub. Speaking on the appointment, he said:

“I am delighted to be a part of this great African renaissance, one that will not only tap into Africa’s latent but grow talent by up-skilling our young people to enable them to grow our creative industries.

“This is part of a game-changing era in which creative and productive skills will be developed to stimulate local content, allowing it to compete with the world’s best across any genre.

“For Southern Africa, the MultiChoice Talent Factory answers the questions of training and advancement in film production we have asked for a long time and provides us the local content solution we have desired. Nothing can be more rewarding to our creative industries.”

During the course of the programme, MTF Academy students will produce television and film content that will be aired on DStv’s M-Net channels, including Africa Magic, Zambezi Magic, M-Net and SuperSport, reaching audiences on various DStv platforms.

On graduating from the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy, the MTF students will leave the Academy with the knowledge and skills to contribute professionally to the film and television industry.

MultiChoice is now calling all aspiring young film and TV creatives to apply for the MTF Academy at www.multichoicetalentfactory.com.

The call for entry will close on July 5, after which 60 MTF students – a total of 20 in each of the three regions – will be selected from 13 African countries in which MultiChoice operates, including Zimbabwe.

The programme of training will start on October 1 this year.

Invitation to a One Night Stand With Ammara Brown

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31/05/2018

Invitation to a One Night Stand With Ammara Brown

One thing we know for sure is that she will come barefooted for a rare hot weekend whose expectations have dominated conversations across different WhatsApp groups and Social media.

Her royal pop majesty Ammara Bown will on Friday take to the stage at Club 1+1 in what has been titled A One Night Stand with Ammara Brown.

And it will be exactly that.. A musical orgasm on Friday 1 June as we welcome the chills of winter

The definitive objective of the night is to overlook the fact that you will actually be wearing anything, as you let the tunes and the dance moves of Ammara be your full concentration as this will never be repeated.

Make sure to keep your hands free of anything save for holding onto your favourite beverage as the Akiliz goddess invites you into her musical world.

She will be aided by DJ Storm, DTL DJs with special appearances by DJ Towers and Zimboy who are sure to accompany you into a winter rupture excitement.

DTL fronted by Dee Nosh has been hosting a steady stream of sold-out live music events at Club 1+1 for a few months now. The show is costing $5 and $10 for the VIP.

Rewriting The Rules: Olinda launches Designs for the Plus-Size

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31/05/2018