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Open Call to Catalyse Zimbabwe’s Creative Economy

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Open Call to Catalyse Zimbabwe’s Creative Economy

Globally, the Creative economy leverages creativity, technology, culture and innovation catalyses inclusive and sustained economic growth and development.

Creative economy sectors include arts and craft, books, films, paintings, festivals, songs, designs, digital animation and video games.

Accelerators of Creative Economy are Creative and Social hubs by supporting diverse communities of artists, entrepreneurs, activists and culture producers in physical or virtual spaces such as music studios, collectives, online networks, co-working spaces, incubators, and more.

The region has seen the metamorphosis of these spaces over time and noted with great excitement the positive impacts creative hubs offer to communities.

With this in mind, the British Council, Hivos, Nesta in partnership with Enthuse Afrika(ZW), Electric South(ZA) and Youngblood(ZA) have joined forces to develop a flexible co-created learning initiative; formed to support the social and creative hubs in Southern Africa as creative economy drivers and social impact in the region.

Dubbed, connect.hubs, the programme supports diverse communities of artists, entrepreneurs, activists and culture producers in physical or virtual spaces such as music studios, collectives, online networks, co-working spaces, incubators, and more.

The connect.hubs programme will see young leaders, influencers or decision-makers from social and creative hubs attend a 4-day training program designed to build and sustain skills, knowledge and network this November in Cape Town, South Africa as well as Harare, Zimbabwe.

The Zimbabwean cohort will impart creative wisdom to decision-makers, influencers (aspiring or established), 18-35 years, running hubs or well on their way to establishing a creative hub from Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The opportunity is open to the Southern African region opened on Wednesday is available for online applications until the 8th of November.

If you know someone who brings their community together to work, collaborate or access resources, connect.hubs is a great opportunity to ‘connect across the region and go create’ locally or beyond.’

Apply here today. http://bit.ly/connecthubs ‏

Madam Boss,Kim Jayde, Janet Manyowa Scoops ZIWA Gongs

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Madam Boss,Kim Jayde, Janet Manyowa Scoops ZIWA Gongs

The highly anticipated fifth Zimbabwe International Women’s Awards (ZIWA) took place this past weekend at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham.

 

The headline sponsor was Express Links International.

The event was attended by 240 guests including nominees and their families and long-time supporters of ZIWA.

Special guests included The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Yvonne Mosquito and her husband Winston.

The Lord Mayor presented the first award of the night. Other special guests were Busi Ncube, a legend of the Zimbabwean music industry and winner of the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award who presented the Notable Musician Award to Janet Manyowa, accepted on her behalf by Nagug Musica.

Beatrice Khumalo former ZBC newsreader and radio presenter gave the Woman In Media award to Kim Jayde Robinson of MTV Base.

The event kicked off with a poem written by Alicia Jonathan, daughter of ZIWA Founder Jules Jonathan, ‘I Am ZIWA Legacy’.

The night was hosted by Chiedza Ziyambe, founder of Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase UK, and Bonnie Chimanikire, founder of the High Tea Event.

Entertainment was provided by Nagug Musica, a past ZIWA nominee, Munnya the Wordplay Poet and Prince Dee Jr who performed at the 2016 event, and Tsungai Tsikirai; sound was provided by DJ Viv.

The evening featured surprise giveaways to the audience. Some donated by Langa Cosmetics.

The ZIWA Committee wanted to express their sincere gratitude to the ZIWA family for promoting the ethos of ZIWA.

Madam Boss

Founder, Jules Jonathan said, ‘There is so much hard work behind the scenes and our greatest achievement as a team is the support we have received over the years from our sponsors and the public.

The highlight of the evening was the lifetime achievement accolade, awarded to Mrs Hatifari Munongi affectionately known as gogo,for her services to education.

She fulfilled a lifetime aspiration of getting a university degree at the age of 76 – a BSc Hon in Sociology, Gender and Development Studies from the Women’s University of Africa.

She also founded the Mauya Kumusha Cultural Village to promote Shona customs.

The award was presented by Rhoda Molife, Panel Co-ordinator and Communications Lead, who said ‘I was emotional as I told the audience about Gogo Munongi’s journey.

In fact, I get all teary eyed when I think about what she has done and meeting her was truly a special moment.

She embodies what we like to call ‘staying in your lane’ and ‘living your best life!’

ZIWA 2018: Our Legacy

Winners

Leading Artist

Fungai Marima (UK)

Painter/printmaker and art handler; co-founder of Nzinga Project

Best Blogger

Fitness Bae International (ZIM)

Online run coach, owner of #RunWithFitnessBae, writer and fitness blogger

Community Champion Award

Tariro Chideya (ZIM)

Founder of the charity ‘Put a Smile on a Child’

Notable Musician Award

Janet Manyowa (ZIM)

Multi-award-winning gospel musician

People’s Choice Award

Tyra Chikocho Munetsiwa – Madam Boss (ZIM)

Social media personality, comedian

Rising Star Award

Amanda Nkomo (UK)

Model and Miss Zimbabwe UK 2017

Women’s Collective Award

Qoki Zindlovukazi (UK)

Award-winning collective that raises funds for those in need

The Entrepreneur’s Award

Rufaro Govere (ZIM)

Interior designer and founder of Little Paris Harare

Most Inspirational Woman

Dr Faith Nyamukapa (ZIM)

Social entrepreneur and philanthropist

Outstanding Sportswoman

Grace Chirumanzu (UK)

Sports journalist and martial artist

Best Author

Panashe Chigumadzi (SA)

Author of ‘These Bones Will Rise Again ‘

The Future of Fashion Award

Yvonne Ndava (UK)

Founder and Creative Designer at Yvonne Yvette Designs

Woman in Media

Kim Jayde Robinson (SA)

Presenter on MTV Base Africa, blogger, MC, face of Revlon SA

Panel Choice Award

Ulethu (ZIM)

Singer-songwriter

Courage Award

Roberta ‘Bobby’ Mutasa (UK)

Burns survivor and motivational speaker

The Founder’s Award

Akashinga

All-female rangers and environmentalists

Lifetime Achievement Award

Hatifari Munongi

For services to and achievements in education

Report by Molah Media

Dial-A-Delivery Application – Deliciousness delivered to your Table

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Dial-A-Delivery Application – Deliciousness delivered to your Table

With just a few taps on a phone screen, ordering food has never been this simpler, eliminating the travelling hustle.

 

Why go out for dinner or lunch when deliciousness can be delivered to you!

From their kitchen to your table fast Food giant, Simbisa Brands has launched a new technological application which the business has signified will be forming a core part of its go to market strategy going forward.

The Dial-A-Delivery Application, which the company unveiled recently is meant to position the business as a key player in the mobile convergence of services, which has taken the market by storm.

The application was developed locally by a team of Zimbabweans as part of the business’s focus on developing local value chains and solutions.

Warren Meares, Managing Director of Simbisa Brands Zimbabwe explained; “The market is asking for convenience, this is a global phenomenon, and for us, providing convenience to consumers was a natural response as we seek to unlock further opportunities for growth.

There is a convergence of service to mobile devices, and the Dial-A-Delivery Application is our stake in this.”

Simbisa Brands has been on a growth path throughout the year, with the business having opened up complexes in Msasa and Chisipite and also having extended the Haefelis brand to Harare from Bulawayo.

Additionally, the business has purchased additional sites for expansion within the Sam Levy Mall in Borrowdale, where new Nando’s, Haefelis and Creamy Inn stores are being set up.

“We are optimistic about our business, and the prospects for growth in the future, and as the economy opens up and expands, we realise the need to build the capacity we will need for sustained future growth”, added Meares.

Formerly part of Innscor, Simbisa Brands, is the 10th largest company by market capitalisation on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and owns the Pizza Inn, Chicken Inn, Cream Inn, Bakers Inn and Haefelis Brands.

The business also holds licences for Rocomamas, Nando’s, Ocean Basket and Steers in Zimbabwe.

Dzamutsana — Jah Prayzah in his Golden State

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Dzamutsana — Jah Prayzah in his Golden State

Along both sides of the Zambezi River, in North-West Zimbabwe lives a tribe called the Tonga people.

The Tonga people have a rich tradition, they are one of the most intriguing tribes in the world, despite all the threats and pressures of modern day life, they still hold on to their cultural beliefs and survival life styles.

In the 1950s when Lake Kariba was built their lives drastically changed as they had to be relocated to other parts of Zimbabwe but still they held fast to their way of life.

It is this fascinating story of the Binga based people that Jah Prayzah successfully attempted to tell in song and video.

The song ‘Dzamutsana’ is as rich as the culture it is portraying. Rich also is the hand and eye of Video Director Vusa Blaqs whose craft is surging in popularity and artistic quality.

They say simplicity is the ultimate sophistication; the majority of the video stay zoomed in the homestead of a Binga family.

Simple and elegant, it captured the emotion of Jah Prayzah as he plays the part of a hopeless romantic.

With his loins burning with a desire to land one of the hotties in the Tonga village, Jah Prayzah had to contend with the girl’s fiery father played by Elijah Madzikatire, who could not have any of it.

The lyrics to the song are a tear-jerker, especially when his ‘Mum’ encourages him to accept that he won’t be able to win the heart of the girl.

It evokes a heart-warming sad nostalgia for we all have been there, hoping against hope in the name of love.

Dzamutsana is Jah Prayzah in his golden state. Rich and Poetic.

We shall not spoil it for you..Watch the video Below.

Misred hosts First Annual Pink Picnic – #ByondOctober

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Misred hosts First Annual Pink Picnic – #ByondOctober

The month of October is a special month with regards to the women in our lives and the battle that is being fought against the monster that is breast cancer.

 

Clad in pink in a bid to raise more awareness, access to screening equipment, solidarity amongst survivors and preserving the memories of those who lost their lives to breast cancer;

Women and men around the world are uniting together, to produce creative and engaging campaigns in their joint fight against breast cancer.

It is in this line of thinking that MisRed took it upon herself to do something within her sphere of influence for this fight against breast cancer.

This past weekend, MisRed hosted her first Annual Pink Picnic for Breast Cancer Awareness, with the focus to extend the conversation around breast cancer #BeyondOctober.

Amongst the attendees were leading women from various sectors of industry and more importantly, sufferers of breast cancer, survivors and those who have lost loved ones to this ailment.

Whilst October is the official breast cancer awareness month, MisRed believes that the conversation should continue past the month of October.

Not only conversations but initiatives and measures to do with availing screening equipment and educating women should not only be limited to the month of October hence the running hashtag for her campaign – #BeyondOctober.

Guests at MisRed’s Picnic Pink

Amongst the guests who attended were Dr Tendai Chaibva-Mabiza a 29yr old female doctor who part owns Chisipite Medical and Dental and keynote speaker Rutendo Karikoga a Breast and Ovarian Cancer Survivor who travelled all the way from Italy to come share her story.

Food World, Davies Events, Jungle Entertainment Ventures, and her management company, KOSHA Management, came together with MisRed as her key corporate partners, ensuring a successful and smooth running Picnic experience.

With #BeyondOctober taking centre stage, MisRed intends on making this an empowering event from which people leave with goals and targets for themselves.

Above all, it is action that speaks the loudest and this is what she wants everyone to walk away with, a plan of action against this omnipresent ailment.

Ammara Brown’s Svoto to premiere on Trace TV

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Ammara Brown’s Svoto to premiere on Trace TV

Zimbabwean musical princess Ammara Brown’s new video Svoto will tomorrow 30 October debut on TRACE TV.

Following the successful release of Akiliz, which topped the charts at number one, It seems that everything this mukoko hitmaker touch turns to gold.

After taking a leap to establish her music and listeners throughout the rest of Africa, Ammara Brown releases her latest work titled Svoto featuring the Nigerian Afrobeat mainstay Mr. Eazi.

Svoto has already created a frenzy and has ammartians all over Africa doing the Svoto Challenge throughout social media platforms.

Produced at Jazzworx by multi-award winning producer Ellputo from (Geobek Records) and Don Juan Bacha who not only directed the video, but is also a renowned producer known for producing the likes of Toya Delazy, Khuli Chana, Ross Jack, Zeus and many more.

The song speaks on a
carefree romance and a Bonnie & Clyde type of love.

A careless in a love-themed music video was shot in the cultured streets of Soweto.

“It was the most gruelling 3 days of my career and I wouldn’t change it for the world,”said Ammara Brown.

“It was an amazing experience working with the beautiful and talented Zimbabwean Queen Ammara Brown on her latest single Svoto.

It’s an honour to be on this music video and I can’t wait for the rest of the world to see it,”said Mr Eazi.

With an AFRIMA award for the 2018 Best Female Artiste (Southern Africa) and a Revelation of the year nomination from the 5th AFRIMA Ghana, 2018 is proving to be an exciting year for the multi-award winning songbird who is currently wrapping up her album and will be starting her Ammartia Ignite SADC tour soon.

You’ll be able to catch #SVOTO at the following times – 08:00, 09:56, 12:18, 14:35, 18:05 and 20:49

WWE Women’s Revolution as Evolution Hots Up – Live on DStv

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WWE Women’s Revolution as Evolution Hots Up – Live on DStv

Television history will be made soon with the first WWE pay-per-view event exclusively featuring women wrestling superstars, to be captured for local viewers by SuperSport.

Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the WWE Evolution would take place in New York in the early hours (Zimbabwean time) of Monday October 29, with all four women’s championship belts on the line and thousands of thrills laid on.

“The action will be broadcast live on SuperSport 8 at 1am and repeated that evening on SuperSport 9 at 7pm, for people who do not want to make the early start,” she said.

“One of the bouts drawing major attention will pit Raw women’s champion Ronda Rousey in a defence against Nikki Bella, who is threatening a ‘Bellalution’ of major proportions.”

Even though the Bella twins earned back-to-back victories over The Riott Squad alongside ‘the baddest woman on the planet’ Nikki and Brie grew tired of sharing the spotlight with her, ambushing their supposed ally after their victory on the early October edition of Raw.

With the battle lines drawn, fearless Nikki — with Brie almost assuredly in her corner — now looks to cool off Hot Ronda at WWE’s major women’s event.

Will the ultra-confident Nikki Bella take down The Rowdy One, or will she be forced to submit to Rousey’s notoriously deadly Armbar?

Also on the card, SmackDown women’s champion Becky Lynch defends against Charlotte Flair in a last woman standing match.

For the past few weeks, the question has been whether Lynch or Flair is the better woman.

At WWE Evolution, the fate of the SmackDown women’s championship will come down to a far simpler matter: whichever one is left standing.

The “Irish Lass Kicker” and the Flair heiress will do battle in the first-ever Last Woman Standing match at the historic event.

In addition to the ever-escalating hostilities between Flair and Lynch, their title bouts at WWE Super ShowDown and the subsequent SmackDown Live ended in indecisive fashion.

Flair won the first when Lynch had herself intentionally disqualified, and the second ended in a double-count-out brawl.

Flair got the last word in that confrontation by spearing Lynch through the LED board at the top of the ramp, but reclaiming the blue jewel of SmackDown Live won’t be so simple.

A Last Woman Standing match can’t be won with a pinfall or submission; victory can only be attained by inflicting so much punishment on your opponent that they are unable to get to their feet before the count of 10.

Flair should know better than anyone that Lynch has proven very difficult to keep down.

Other match-ups:

• Alexa Bliss and Mickie James vs Trish Stratus and Lita.

• NXT women’s champion Kairi Sane defending against Shayna Baszler.

• The finals of the Mae Young Classic.

• Battle royal for a future title shot (Ember Moon, Nia Jax, Tamina, Dana Brooke, Alicia Fox, Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Asuka, Carmella, Naomi, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, Lana, Torrie Wilson, Alundra Blayze, Ivory, Molly Holly, Michelle McCool, Kelly Kelly, and Maria Kanellis announced thus far).

• Sasha Banks, Bayley and Natalya vs The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan & Sarah Logan).

Details of broadcast: live pre-show on Monday October 29 at 12.30am on SS8, with the main show at 1am;

repeat 1 will feature the pre-show on Monday October 29 at 6.30pm on SS9 and the main show at 7pm.

Repeat 2 will feature the pre-show on Friday November 2 at 12.30pm on SS9 and the main show at 1pm.

Masa Caroleen makes a return to Unplugged Zimbabwe this Weekend

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Masa Caroleen makes a return to Unplugged Zimbabwe this Weekend

Quickly becoming one of the leading music stars in Zimbabwe, Caroleen Masa makes a second return to Unplugged this Saturday 27 October where party lovers and music lovers alike collide at Greendale Sports Club.

 

Stock on your sunscreens and haul your shades out of the storerooms as this afro fusion artist readies to make your summer one not to miss for the music sweethearts.

“Unplugged fans can expect a new sound, proper live band experience and an electric performance of Afro fused music,” said Masa

She says her music has grown and she has new gems.

“This time around my sound has definitely grown over the two years we have been away, i have also released an EP ‘The River’ that’s making waves right now on the radio.”

Masa draws inspiration from the likes of Mookomba, Prudence Katomeni, Freshly ground and Hope Masike.

She also believes music has called her and she loves sharing her gift with the world.

Energetic Bulawayo based group Djembe Monks who have collaborated with Masa will also grace the Unplugged stage Saturday.

Caroleen Masa Hove

“I have worked with DjembeMonks an amazing group from Bulawayo and also am currently working with Zyon Black,” said Masa.

“I love working with artists that push my boundaries.”

Other artists that will perform include  Nutty O and Norman Masamba, organisers said the tickets prices remain the same at $10.

Rap Legend HHP has died

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Rap Legend HHP has died

One of South Africa’s hip-hop pioneers HHP has died. The rapper’s wife confirmed to TshisaLIVE on Wednesday afternoon.

 

Speaking from the scene Lerato Sengadi, his publicist wife said:

“Yes, yes, it’s true. I am with the family at the moment,” she told the publication.

Details surrounding his death are still sketchy.

Jabulani Tsambo‚ who was popularly known as HHP‚ had in the past opened up about suffering from depression.

Two years ago, SowetanLIVE reported that he had admitted to attempting suicide three times in 2015 and that he had visited an online suicide website in an attempt to help him get information on how to end his life.

ExQ’s Bae shows off some ‘Thigh Levels’

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ExQ’s Bae shows off some ‘Thigh Levels’

Legs come in all shapes and sizes, and that’s why we love them so much but Mandisa’s pair will leave you pining for more.

 

This beau didn’t just snag our poster boy ExQ for nothing, it was because of her insanly hot bod and of course other things only he knows.

Mandisa decided to show off her sexy legs on a beach in Dubai where she is celebrating her birthday.

Mandisa Picture – Instagram

Clad in a bright coloured monokini, she captioned the pic ‘When life gives you Mondays…sparkle ?

She is the absolute definition of voluptuous and is lucky enough to not only have curves in all the right places, but an amazing pair of legs too…

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