Hong Kong won the toss and elected to bowl first as they felt the pitch moisture might assist them but Zimbabwe batted well in the front end of their innings.
Hamilton Masakadza had a fine knock of 84 runs which was enough to earn him player of the match as the chevrons scored a modest total of 263 runs.
Hong Kong struggled from the onset as the hosts’ bowlers turned on the screws. All the bowlers chipped in wickets except seam bowler Blessing Muzarambani.
In other matches played on Saturday tournament hot favourites West Indies registered their third win after beating Ireland by a comfortable 52 runs after posting 257/8 in their allotted 50 overs.
West Indies batsman Rovman Powell was named the player of the match after blasting his maiden century off 100 balls. Powell smashed the media centre window on his way to this huge milestone.
Said Powell: “I m delighted to reach my first century its something I always dreamt of as a young boy growing up in West Indies.”
Afghanistan finally got the monkey off their back by beating Nepal by 6 wickets. They chased down 194 easily.
Papua New Guniea struggled with the bat as they perished for 159 runs losing to the Netherlands by 57 runs.
On the off chance that the emotions are still there, it doesn’t make a difference to what extent it’s been since you and your ex have separated.
Tytan and Lamont Chitepo Picture facebook.com/lamont.chitepo
When you hear a specific melody, visit a specific eatery, or simply observe his or her name fly up in your Facebook feed, the sentiments will rise back, influencing you to feel crude, open and uncovered.
That’s the plight of dealing with an ex especially where unresolved feeling still lingers in your Memory.
Lamont Chitepo in Do You Remember dissects this love conundrum featuring Tytan, the song which most of us can relate to shows a married couple and an ex somewhere in the picture.
The married lady somehow looks very happy in her marriage, giving her hubby absolutely no sign that she has a heart split between him and an unforgotten ex.
“You are the one, the one that got away..Asi wakaroorwa..” goes part of the lyrics as the pop artists challenge the status quo laying bare the destructive danger of exes in a relationship.
He makes a confession “Ndichiri kukufunga..” perfectly expressing the feeling that you think you would be with that person for so long and have a great relationship until one day…it’s all over.
Lamont Chitepo plays the ex in this sharp and crisp video that was shot in the UK.
Like all emotional cheats, the lady got caught in a classic way. With hubby in the jacuzzi, the lady decided to take a selfie with him while enjoying a glass of expensive wine..before she could press the take button…The ex calls in the full view of hubby.
Do you remember is certainly outstanding amongst other tunes about missing your ex out there, particularly for where genuine feelings still exist.
Despite it tackling a sensitive issue in all communities regardless of race or culture, the song has a catchy hook and great deliveries that will make you dance at the same time questioning yourself about that recent text you sent to your ex
In this song, Lamontmakes you consider your long lost ex and how you first met, at the same time the song reveals just how individuals can go a little insane when pondering their exes and missing them more than anything.
Since the end of her reign, Annie-Grace Mutambu had kept a low key profile until recently when she decided to populate her Instagram account with some sexy visuals.
The Miss World Zimbabwe 2015 replaced Emily Tatanga Kachote after the latter was dethroned for violating the rules and regulations of the trust.
Annie has been up to some work. Her never-seen-before bikini pictures have all of a sudden mad their way to our thirsty collection.
Indeed she is spending a lot of time in the waters as evidenced by her glow-up. See the pic below.
Picture instagram/@annie__gracie_
But this once modest girl took the bathing game a notch higher when she posted a racy photo of herself stripped down in a tub filled with milk and roses.
Annie Grace picture: Instagram/@annie__gracie_
Only the thick white cream and a few rose petals are covering her essentials the rest if bare for all to see.
The photo had a simple yet amplified caption “#2017 milk n roses ?” suggesting that the pic was taken last year and only got to be posted March 2018.
Annie definitely has Too much sauce or is it too much Milk !
MultiChoice Zimbabwe has pledged to support local filmmakers so that the industry, which has shown signs of growth can realise its potential.
Shem Zemura winner best director for Full-Length Film, Kushata Kwemoyo behind him is Liz Dziva from MultiChoice Zimbabwe
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, went on stage to present a trophy to one of the winners of the film and television categories at the recent NAMA Awards, with the bonus gift from MultiChoice Zimbabwe of Explora decoders not only to that recipient, but also to each of the winners of awards in all film and TV categories.
Speaking afterwards, she said: “We were delighted to help recognise the success of these winners and stimulate further interest in film and television productions from talented Zimbabwean film-makers.
This country has a wealth of such talent and the potential for growth in the production of films and television programmes is huge, and we are keen to do all we can to assist in realising this potential.”
Liz Dziva PR and Publicity Manager of Multi-Choice Zimbabwe hands over a Film Award to Shem Zemura. Pic by Tsisti Bertha
Ms Dziva presented the award in the category Outstanding Screen Production, Full-Length Film, the winning entry forwhich wasKushata Kwemoyo, directed by Shem Zemura. Winners ofExplora decoders also included Outstanding Actress Kudzai Msungo (in Muzita Rababa); Outstanding Actor Charles Muzemba (in Kushata Kwemoyo);
Outstanding Music Video Over Again, produced by Vimbai Mukarati; Outstanding Screen Production (Television) Muzita Rababa, directed by Shem Zemura; Outstanding Screen Production – Short Film Ruvimbo’s Wedding, directed by Ben Mahaka.
Probably accepting that the only time he will hold the Oscar statue would be in his dream, Terry Bryant a daring thief decided to steal the gong.
Frances McDormand at the Oscars 2018 Photo credit ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images)
According to reports Terry Bryant stole actress Frances McDormand‘s Oscar and shot a video of himself with the award just minutes before his arrest.
A representative for McDormand told CNN that an individual walked off with McDormand’s Oscar while she was at the Governor’s Ball, just following the awards ceremony.
TMZwho first broke the story posted a video of the thief posing with the statue and asking guests to take pictures if they wanted.
The celebrity blog also reported that Bryant has now been officially charged with the crime of felony grand theft and that the L.A. County D.A. has just filed the case.
Bryant is said to have taken Frances’ Oscar off her dinner table at the Governors Ball following the ceremony and then videotaped himself with the hardware. It’s unclear if he intended to take the Oscar out of the Beverly Hilton.
Frances McDormand previously won the Academy Award for best actress for her performance in “Fargo” in 1997. McDormand earned her second Oscar Sunday for her work in the drama “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”
The 2018 Oscar winners have been announced! This is the place to be to see who won big at the 90th Academy Awards including who took home Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress honours at Oscars 2018!
Guillermo del Toro Photo credit FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images
In the early hours of Monday morning 5 March, the 90th Annual Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles hosted by funnyman Jimmy Kimmel.
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Full 2018 Oscars Winners List:
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Blade Runner 2049 – WINNER Darkest Hour Dunkirk Mudbound The Shape of Water
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
The Big Sick Get Out – WINNER Lady Bird The Shape of Water Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Call Me by Your Name – WINNER The Disaster Artist Logan Molly’s Game Mudbound
BEST SHORT FILM — LIVE ACTION
Dekalb Elementary The Eleven O’Clock My Nephew Emmett The Silent Child – WINNER Watu Wote/All of Us
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
Edith+Eddie Heaven Is a Traffic Jam on the 405 – WINNER Heroin(e) Knife Skills Traffic Stop
BEST FILM EDITING
Baby Driver Dunkirk – WINNER I, Tonya The Shape of Water Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Blade Runner 2049 – WINNER Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 Kong: Skull Island Star Wars: The Last Jedi War for the Planet of the Apes
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
The Boss Baby The Breadwinner Coco – WINNER Ferdinand Loving Vincent
BEST SHORT FILM — ANIMATED
Dear Basketball – WINNER Garden Party Lou Negative Space Revolting Rhymes
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Mary J. Blige, Mudbound Allison Janney, I, Tonya – WINNER Lesley Manville, Phantom Thread Laurie Metcalf, Lady Bird Octavia Spencer, The Shape of Water
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
A Fantastic Woman – WINNER The Insult Loveless On Body and Soul The Square
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Beauty and the Beast Blade Runner 2049 Darkest Hour Dunkirk The Shape of Water – WINNER
BEST SOUND MIXING
Baby Driver Blade Runner 2049 Dunkirk – WINNER The Shape of Water Star Wars: The Last Jedi
BEST SOUND EDITING
Baby Driver Blade Runner 2049 Dunkirk – WINNER The Shape of Water Star Wars: The Last Jedi
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail Faces Places Icarus – WINNER Last Men in Aleppo Strong Island
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Beauty and the Beast Darkest Hour Phantom Thread – WINNER The Shape of Water Victoria & Abdul
BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
Darkest Hour – WINNER Victoria & Abdul Wonder
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Willem Dafoe, The Florida Project Woody Harrelson, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Richard Jenkins, The Shape of Water Christopher Plummer, All the Money in the World Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – WINNER
BEST PICTURE
Call Me by Your Name Darkest Hour Dunkirk Get Out Lady Bird Phantom Thread The Post The Shape of Water – WINNER Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
BEST DIRECTOR
Christopher Nolan, Dunkirk Jordan Peele, Get Out Greta Gerwig, Lady Bird Paul Thomas Anderson, Phantom Thread Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water – WINNER
BEST ACTRESS
Sally Hawkins, The Shape of Water Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – WINNER Margot Robbie, I, Tonya Saoirse Ronan, Lady Bird Meryl Streep, The Post
BEST ACTOR
Timothée Chalamet, Call Me by Your Name Daniel Day-Lewis, Phantom Thread Daniel Kaluuya, Get Out Gary Oldman, Darkest Hour – WINNER Denzel Washington, Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Its the end of the road for Gelah as the pair of Ahneeka and Angel were commonly known, the lovely housemates became the latest to be evicted from the Big Brother House.
We take a walk down memory lane for the pair’s stay in the House
Ahneeka burst into the BBNaija House as this sparkling bubble that lit every corner of the room she was in. From the start, her attractive physique caught guys’ attention as much as it raised the girls’ suspicion.
It took her a lot for Housemates to relate to her for Ahneeka’s intimidating confidence was obvious for all to see. Although she made it clear very early on that she was in the House to win and was not looking for a fling, she had to fight tooth and nail to spurn Rico Swavey ’s and Angel’s advances while keeping Bitto’s, Teddy A’s and Tobi’s wandering eyes at bay.
With time and with her impossible to miss poise, Ahneeka was able to win the House with the use of her fatal weapon – her engineer brain power. Gradually she had assumed the discreet role of elder and counsellor as her peers turned to her for advice and strategies.
It is with Angel whom she was paired with under the Gelah monicker that Ahneeka first won the Arena games. They say it takes two to tango, and surely Angel deserves some credit for this shared victory, for it seemed like he has softened up since entering the House.
A budding filmmaker, Angel never quite really managed to be liked in the House. His muscleman, know-it-all and telling-it-like-it-is personality brushed a few Housemates the wrong way, which got him side-lined very early on. Slowly and after a few sputters, Angel had started to find his space in the House and let his guards off.
Ahneeka and Angel have left an unfillable void in Biggie’s House.
A UK-based Zimbabwean gospel musician Nursel Mandiopera has taken the plunge and swapped her 9-5 job to take up music full time.
Nursel Mandiopera
She will release her debut album, You are my God, this March.
Inspired by gospel powerhouses such as Tasha Cobbs, Tamela Mann and Sinach, Nursel said ‘You are my God’ is an enthralling, contemporary collection of music, marked by praise and worship, in both English and her native language, Shona.
Adding that it is filled with hope, promise and powerful messages to impact the world for the glory of God.
The dynamic nine-track album has been produced by one of Zimbabwe’s finest music producers, McDonald “MacDee” Chidavaenzi.
“I initially wanted to release a five-track album but after talking to MacDee about my vision and what I had in mind, he made me realise that I had more to share with the world,” said Nursel.
“He is undeniably talented and has a knack for understanding what a musician needs and what will work in an industry that is so competitive.”
“I was impressed by how in tune he was with my vision – it made the process a lot easier and very gratifying,” she added.
Growing up in a family where music formed the nucleus of Nursel’s interest and growth in music, made her realise that she wanted to pursue it professionally.
“Music was a constant presence during my childhood, my father enjoyed composing, and still does – my mother also had a passion for music and enjoyed singing, so naturally I did too.”
The ‘Like heaven’ singer first came onto the music scene in 2014 and released several singles including Who is there like you? . A year later, she released music videos for ‘Like heaven’ and ‘Who is there like you’, before taking time out to work on other projects and her album.
In 2016 she joined award-winning gospel ensemble, Free to Worship, writing and recording the song, Praise Him, which will be on the group’s fourth single due for release towards the end of the year. Nursel was also nominated for gospel artist of the year at the 2016 Zimbabwe Music and Arts Awards (ZIMAA).
“I took a number of risks with this album and during the process learnt to appreciate other styles of gospel that I would have never thought I would enjoy or see myself doing.”
“My musical journey so far has allowed me to embrace and appreciate the multiplicity of music genres and styles out there. Working with a diverse group of musicians over the years has enabled me to add an edge to my music that wasn’t previously there. I can’t wait for the world to hear the final product,” she added.
After the launch in March, Nursel will embark on an introductory nationwide tour in churches; before doing an international tour. Music videos for two of her singles are scheduled for release towards the end of the year.
The album will be available from all digital stores from 10 March 2018.
Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice have called for entries for the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, the ceremony for which be held on September 1.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the AMVCAs competition was a prestigious initiative that honoured film and television talent across Africa, and this year’s competition would be sponsored by Konga and supported by Nokia and Heritage Bank.
“The AMVCAs were created to celebrate the contribution of African filmmakers, actors and technicians to the success of the continent’s film and television industry and, following the success of the previous five editions, preparations are in top gear for the 2018 edition,” she said.
Entries for the AMVCAs opened on Thursday March 1 and will close on April 20. The awards recognisefilm talent across a range of categories, from acting and directing to scriptwriting and cinematography.
Other categories will include short film or online video, soundtracks, costume design, sound and lighting and several others, making a total of 27 categories in all, seven of which are open to viewer voting and 20 are decided by a panel of judges.
“MultiChoice and Africa Magic report that they have been inundated by calls from filmmakers across Africa asking when the AMVCAs would return, and after a brief hiatus, we are delighted that 2018 will indeed mark the sixth year of MultiChoice and Africa Magic successfully hosting the AMVCAs.
There have been definite improvements in the industry since the inception of the awards, highlighting their value. MultiChoice and Africa Magic are dedicated to helping unearth and celebrate talent on continent and we know the 2018 edition of the AMVCAs will have an even bigger impact on the African film industry than the previous five successes.”
Entry to the AMVCAs is free and films, made-for-television movies or television series are eligible for entry if they have been broadcast or publicly screened during the period October 1 2016 to March 31 2018.
An entry guideline has been prepared to assist entries:
Step 1 – prepare a two-to-three-minute showreel for your online submission.
Step 3 – fill out the submission forms and upload the clip. A unique reference number will be allocated to each completed online submission.
Zimbabwean participants should send their entries to Buhle Ngcauzele (South Africa): 137 Bram Fischer Drive, Randburg, 2123, South Africa. For more information on entry requirements and submission procedures, entrants can visit www.dstv.com
Roll out the red carpet, the nominees for the 2018 South African edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards have been announced.
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Organisers of the high profile event announced over 60 nominees across 14 categories on Wednesday and voting commenced on Thursday 1 March for a month. Winners will be revealed at a gala dinner scheduled for 7 April in Sandton, Johannesburg.
WorldRemit, Fastjet, Africa Medallion Group and Zimbabwe Consolidators were unveiled as the sponsors for the forthcoming edition.
Lawrence Dube, ZAA South Africa’s event director said the committee were happy to welcome on board three prominent brands who have a strong business and community presence, both nationally and internationally. Adding, that the diverse partnerships would only reinforce an already growing relationship with the Zimbabwean community on an International scale.
WorldRemit, who are continuing to expand their services, have recently entered into a commercial partnership with top-tier English football side Arsenal and have become the first official online money transfer partner of the Premier League club.
The global remittance’s Chief Executive Officer, Ismail Ahmed said they were proud to be partnering up with the awards organisation once again and building on the same kind of community growth and engagement they have done previously.
“Our association with the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards indicates our joint vision to empower the various coteries or groups we work with and be part of the global work they are doing in inspiring and connecting Zimbabweans across the globe,” he added.
Meanwhile, nominations for the UK edition closed on Wednesday at midnight and nominees will be announced at a press conference in London on 8 March.
The 2018 Nominees are:
Large business of the year Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group DIDG W Consulting Asakhe Consulting engineers
Small to Medium business of the year Grown Organics Magetsi Amagetsi Gugu Intimates Laureate Le Beauty Training Strategies Migration Services
Susan Granger – Nubian Queen Nyakalo Valela – The Moisture Factory
Male Entrepreneur Marcus Rance Munyaradzi Nkomo Tapiwa Njikizana Bakani Ngulani Simbarashe Chimhandamba
Professional of the Year
Tinashe Nyamudoka – Somelier the Test Kitchen Sibonile Dube – Coca Cola Head of Communications Chipo Mushwana- alpha code head of ecosystem development & strategy Mandla Nkomo- Country Director Solidaridant Network Southern Africa Tsitsi Hatendi-Matsika -Head of Retail Investment at Barclays Africa Group Ltd
Community Champion Anele Ndlovu-Zim SA forum Shepherd Wazara – Youth leader/Trainer Dr Cindy Van Zyl- Medical doctor Phephelaphi Dube- Director Centre for Constitutional Rights Tawona M Ranganawa
Community Organisation Zim Global Women Youth Village Zimbabwe Young Women in Business Zim-SA Forum
Academic Excellence Dr M Chapwanya- UP Dr Colin Tinei Chasi –UJ Dr. Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe Rodwell Makombe – UFS Gwaqwa Professor Tumai Murombo
Media Personality Ancillar Mangena – Forbes/CBNC Dorriane Sithole –Soweto TV/Havilla designs Kim Jayde –MTV Nkululeko Chunky Phiri – Actor
Sports Personality Evans Rusike Maritzburg FC striker George Chigova – Polokwane city keeper Elvis “Bulawayo Bomber” Moyo – UFC fighter Biselele Tshamala- sharks & Zim Sables
Young Achiever Shamiso Kumbirai – Engineer and Global Sharpers Representative Tyrone Magwagwa- Speaker/Author Pauline Marere- Miss Universities SA Rutendo Samakande- Head girl St Thithians /Tour de maths Paris contestant Tinashe Chipako – Winner 2018 SA Institute of Civil Engineers
Music Artist Yaka Yaka Nadia Nakai Bekezela Queen Anna Eleven Mr Kamera
Event of the Year Oliver Mtukudzi Live in Capetown – Xtratime Entertainment Financial Indaba – Johannesburg – Emergent Capital Partners Jah Prayzah live in Johannesburg – Xtratime Entertainment The Diaspora 1st edition – 263 nights
People’s Choice Oliver ‘Najesca’ Siamboloka Nadia Nakai Batsirai Masvinge Harold Moyo T’mula Winston Blujay ‘the instigator’
