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24/08/2017

The Money Fight: Time to Put up or Shut up!

Having taken trash-talking to record levels of excess, top fighters Floyd Mayweather Jnr and Conor McGregor now must back up their wild boasts where it counts – in the ring.

This weekend, the pair will do so amid a wave of hysteria and Las Vegas shtick, with DStv’s SuperSport broadcasting the action in the early hours of Sunday morning (from 3 am CAT) on SuperSport 2 and SS Maximo 1.

Mayweather will be aiming for a record 50^th successive win as a professional. McGregor, for all the hype, will be engaging in just his first pro contest.

Yet this fight has more to do with marketing smoke and mirrors than boxing. Both will cash in like never before with their superstar status guaranteeing millions of eyeballs on televisions around the world.

Unlike many other broadcasters around the world, such as the US, where viewers must pay $99 to watch the fight, SuperSport’s Premium customers will receive it at no additional cost.

Mayweather is a slick operator who fights by the maxim of hitting and not getting hit. He has fast hands and the best defence in the game, qualities he’ll need against McGregor. The Irishman is bigger and stronger and will be unorthodox given his unfamiliarity with boxing.

He’s vowed to destroy Mayweather inside four rounds, although that is the sort of boast Mayweather has heard many times before. Forty-nine opponents have tried to beat him and 49 have failed.

With Hollywood stars scrambling for ringside tickets and regular fans trying to get their hands on tickets, which range in price from $500 to $10 000, it’s as big a fight as glitzy Las Vegas has ever seen.

The undercard offers more traditional fare with top fighters like Badou Jack and Gervonta Davis appearing.
Big fight fans can watch via their decoders or on DStv Now, online or the app.

Highlights of the fight will also be available on DStv’s Catch Up service in the hours after the event. Catch Up Plus, available on connected Exploras, will carry the full fight later in the day.

Nutty O, Kazz Welcomes Summer with “In The Mix”

Bryan Zhawi

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24/08/2017

Nutty O, Kazz Welcomes Summer with “In The Mix”

It’s summer time a season which is packed with a lot of action from sports to showbiz entertainment.

The focus is on local artists across all genres if they are releasing any new albums, singles or doing collabos.

Yes! some have already started dishing out new stuff.

Tamy’s Ndyeke single is one week old so is Mudiwa Hood’s new video album, Brythreesixty is still in the game be patient for his much anticipated album Balance3.

As a power house in local music industry Military Touch Movement (MTM) obviously have something for their fans.

ExQ’s collabo with Killer T is arguably song of the moment.

Stablemate dancehall star Nutty O has released something fresh too.

He collaborated with the Masvingo born and the UK based dancehall chanter KAZZ in a track called IN THE MIX produced by Verseless Philo.

Speaking on how he linked up and work on the same project with Nutty O , KAZZ said “I always wanted to do a track with an upcomingdancehall artist and I highly rate Nutty O. I see greatness in him and that made me confident to work with the talented lad.”

He also explained how they ended up working on the track IN THE MIX as he continued saying “We were chilling at my house in Harare and Nutty O said to me let’s write a smooth dancehall track that is just our vibes and that’s how we came up with IN THE MIX.”

As Nutty O will be in the UK in October at the Gland Fest that will mark a debut official performance of the duo.

“We are hoping to shoot the video track during the Gland Fest in October and that will be our first official performance together with Nutty O,” said the UK based Zimbabwean dancehall artist.

The MTM dancehall star -Nutty O is grateful to work with KAZZ who is experienced and focused on his work.

“It was my pleasure to receive a request of collaboration from KAZZ.I have known him for some time and we had agreed to do this long time back so finally, we found an opportunity to do it,” elaborated the Buggati hitmaker.

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You have changed my life, I wish to change Somebody’s as well- Miss World Zim

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10/08/2017

You have changed my life, I wish to change Somebody’s as well- Miss World Zim

“You have taught me that giving is mostly part of the roles of being a queen, So here today, please allow me to present to the trust my pledge of $10 000 towards my project,” said the newly crowned Miss World Zimbabwe 2017, Chiedza Mhosva.

She was delivering her first speech as the queen during the prize handover ceremony held at the Miss Zimbabwe Trust offices in Highlands yesterday afternoon.

Mhosva who was crowned winner was presented with her prize money of $20 000 and immediately donated half of it towards her cancer awareness project which targets the Doma people in Kanyemba, under Chief Chapota.

“You have changed my life, I wish to change somebody’s life as well,” she said in a moving speech that attracted deafening applauses.

Among her prizes is a local holiday courtesy of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), she will also be attached to the Big Time Strategic Group for a year with a salary and full benefits.

Miss Personality Tariro Zvizhinji will join the Queen at the Big Time Strategic group in addition to her $5000 prize money.

First Princess Evelyn Njelele was presented with her $10 000 prize money, a holiday as well as an attachment at the ZTA for a year.

Kundai Somerai who was the second princess also walked away with $ 5 000 and will also be attached at the ZTA.

Speaking at the handover, Miss Zimbabwe Trust Chairperson Mrs Marry Chiwenga said she was impressed with the ladies who contested for the finals.

“As Miss Zimbabwe Trust we are impressed with young ladies who contested for the Miss World Zimbabwe Finals and we are convinced that they are beautiful in their own way,” she said.

“I mention this because there has been a lot of talk on this subject on different media and social media platforms.

“Our definition of beauty as Miss Zimbabwe Trust goes beyond the physical looks and it encompasses intellect, character, conduct and personality, just to mention but a few traits,” she added.

Group CEO of Big Time Strategic Group which was the anchor sponsor Mr Justice Maphosa encouraged the girls to continue leaving honourable lives.

“When you entered the competition you were mere girls with passion, vigour and strength and maybe with a hope a little tiny hope to win, those that have won, now you have a responsibility those that did not win, I have made all of you winners with the prize money that we gave you together with the chairperson, he said.

“Now please carry yourselves correctly, the world is watching you.”

He also said his company is going to take a number of the girls for full-time employment at his company to empower and bring dignity to the girl child.

“The money you are getting, share it with your parents, when I started working I was told the money belongs to your mummy and dad, take it to the table let them pray for that money and see what will happen to it, “commanded Mr Maphosa.

“If they want to eat it don’t fight them let them eat that money, that will be your first blessing.”

Rachel J a Galaxy of Talent

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09/08/2017

It is safe to claim that businesswoman Rachel J is Zimbabwe’s next Queen of television, She has the looks for a killer model, is a poet, entrepreneur, Fashion designer, TV presenter and singer.

The above can amply describe Rachel J as a galaxy of talent.

Born in Kwekwe, raised in Gweru and educated in South Africa, the songbird runs a thriving interior designing company and has done works for some of the top personalities in the country.

But the businesswoman in her is not enough, she continues chasing after her dreams.

“My business is my main occupation, I love what I do it brings me sanity, music, on the other hand, is my passion and I manage to balance my business and art very well,” she said.

“The beauty of my business and everything else I do including music is that it’s all art, designing is art, fashion is art, poetry is art, I am an artist.”

With her talent as a singer and aspiring TV personality, Rachel J intends to spread the word of God through her music and YouTube vlog series titled ‘Voice of Victory’.

However she does not regard herself entirely as a gospel musician, she describes her unique genre as love, be it self-love, romantic love or God’s love, all she desires is to spread love energy into the world.

Her first album, The Triumph, was a dedication to her grandmother and a thanksgiving offering to God for steadfastly walking with her and blessing her abundantly beyond her imagination.

“The hit track Triumph expresses the beauty of God’s love to his people having brought us into an inseparable union with him to enjoy the bliss of rich and intimate fellowship with him, ” explains Rachel.

She is currently working on her new album with the release of the two lead singles expected ‘soon’

Her videos are available on her YouTube Channel Rachel J Official as well as Voice of Victory.

Busy Signal Gets Busy in Two Cities

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01/08/2017

Barely two years have passed since Jamaican Dancehall star Busy Signal made his maiden appearance on the Zimbabwean stage.

Busy Signal arrives at the Harare International Airpot

Such is his newly found love affair with Zimbabwe, which he kept on referring to as his second home upon arrival on Sunday late afternoon, that he has decided to have a dance with two cities.

On Friday, August 4 he will perform at Large City in Bulawayo before closing down his tour at the Glamis Arena in Harare on Saturday, August 5.

The show dubbed the SAMA Festival is being organised by the United Kingdom based Y2K promotions in conjunction with Fly Africa.

“Busy had a massive show in Zimbabwe in 2015 that’s the reason why busy is coming back, besides that the guy likes Zimbabwe so much he calls it his second home,” said Spencer Matemasango, the agent that facilitated for the artist.

“So when I told him about coming back to Zimbabwe he jumped at that occasion.”

Meanwhile, One of the directors of Long Cash Entertainment (Pvt) Ltd Mr Patrick Hundu has made peace with Busy Signal manager and CEO of Turf Music Entertainment Galey Gordon following a 2015 case that the former filed with the police claiming that Busy Signal had defrauded him of nearly $30 000.

Mr Patrick Hundu claimed Busy Signal failed to fulfil a contractual agreement to perform in Zimbabwe in August this year and made a report upon Busy Signal’s arrival for an October 2015 show.

Busy Signal was cleared of the charges by Justice Matanda-Moyo in her chambers.

However, the two parties have ironed out the differences and apologised to each other following the brawl and are working together in the two shows.

Emtee, Souljah Love headline Shoko Festival

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26/07/2017

Emtee, Souljah Love headline Shoko Festival

Multi-award winning South African hip hop artist Emtee will this year headline the 7^th edition of Shoko Festival which is set to run from 29 September to the 1 October in Harare and Chitungwiza.

Emtee is set to perform at the festival opening Friday night at the Harare Museum of Human Sciences, Rotten Row, and is promising fans a fired up live show.

Also joining him will be fellow countryman and comedian Mpho Popps, who takes the stage on Saturday the 30^th September.Popps is extremely popular on the South African comedy scene andPopps who is popular on the South African comedy scene has shared the stage with the likes of Trevor Noah and Marc Lottering.

Popps has toured internationally having performed at venues such as the legendary Laugh Factory and renowned Comedy Store in Los Angeles, USA.

He has toured internationally having performed at venues such as the legendary Laugh Factory and renowned Comedy Store in Los Angeles, USA.

High riding dancehall singer Souljah Love leads a pack of local superstars who was also set to perform at the country’s biggest festival of urban culture.

African producer and performer Simba Tagz, ExQ, Takura and Calvin are some of the local acts that have been announced.

Other international acts people can expect at Shoko this year are UK artist DJ Yoda, a hip hop turntablist known for creating an animated music style with samples.

From Norway, spoken word Musicians Taro Cooper and Julian Sommerfeldt will be coming through as part of the Spoken World Exchange program between Shoko Festival and Oslo Afro Arts Festival.

This year’s festival theme is “YOUtopia” and organisers say the idea behind this is for audiences to find their joy and discover their own personal utopia amidst the amazing vibe that will be Shoko 2017.

I’m Taking My Mum out with my $20 000 — Miss World Zim Winner

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24/07/2017

I’m Taking My Mum out with my $20 000 — Miss World Zim Winner

Cape Town groomed Chiedza Mhosva (22) was Saturday night crowned the new Miss World Zimbabwe after convincing the panel of judges with her magnificent beauty, charm and intelligence, to run away with the coveted crown.

The event was broadcast live from the Borrowdale Brooke Golf Course in Harare and saw a total of 16 girls take to the ramp.

Chiedza who was visibly shaking as well as excited said the first thing she was going to do with her $20 000 was to take her mother out.

“First of all I’m going to take my mother out she has worked really hard for me and all my life so I need to take her out first then the rest of it I’m going to pay my tuition fees and probably help someone who needs assistance with tuition as well, said Chiedza.

Queen Chiedza Mhosva flanked by first princess Evelyn Njelele and second princess Kundai Claire Somerai

Chiedza is a film and acting student with the University of Cape Town and is signed to Dekan Model Management in Cape Town.

She will also receive a brand new car as part of her prizes, the award ceremony will be done in a fortnight at the Miss Zimbabwe Trust offices in Highlands.

First Princess prize went to fan favourite (23) and will who receive $10 000. Evelyn is from Gokwe and is the daughter of Chief Njelele.

Kundai Claire Somerai (21) was crowned the second princess and will pocket a cool $5000, Miss Personality went to Journalism Student Tariro Angelica Zvizvinji (23) who is doing her attachment at Powe FM, she will also receive $5 000.

All the 16 girls were promised $1000 each by the new sponsor Mr Justice Maphosa of Bigtime Strategic Group who also bankrolled The Miss Tourism Zimbabwe last year but has since terminated his partnership with the latter.

The show which was hosted by popular news anchor Rumbidzai ‘Newsbae’ Takawira also featured performances by Alick Macheso as well as Ringo who performed Sondela during the evening wear showcase.

For more Pictures go to the Zimbuzz Facebook Page.

Tomorrow we run-depth review of the 5 things we learnt at the Miss World Zimbabwe.

Miss World Zim Models’ Encounter With a Rare Culture

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20/07/2017

Miss World Zim Models’ Encounter With a Rare Culture

With their straightened hair, weaves and extensions and hundred dollar perfume scents percolating the air of the Toyota Quantum Buses we boarded, The Miss World Zimbabwe finalists left for a trip to Kanyemba in Mash Central Sunday morning.

The plan was to escape the buzz of big city life and take a different breath of fresh air and enjoy the silence in the jungle where the only noise one gets is that of wild birds whistling in unison.

Little did they know that Kanyemba offers more than just unpolluted air but has rich rural traditions and folksy beliefs, accompanied by a rare tribe called the Doma people.

Models interact with one of the Doma people

The complex traditions and beliefs of the Doma people gave the models an insight into a world that many will never know or experience.

After spending a night at Chief Chapota’s homestead it was time to let their guide whom we knew as Bro Eddie to take their hands and lead them into their own world.

The models’ mission was to donate food stuff and sanitary wear to the Doma people but they realised the challenge at hand was more than just lack of food and hygienic sanitary wear.

The Doma people are very shy and socially reserved people, they don’t associate with the rest of the other cultures, they chose to stay far away in mountains and very secluded places.

Some of the Doma people who are born with two toes

Bro Eddie explained that because of their rare genetic makeup, they shy away from other people.

Some of the Doma are born with two toes and two or three fingers.

The other shocking experience the models’ witnessed was the practice of early marriages by the Doma people. The models saw kids as young as 10 years old already married and pregnant.

At another homestead, a 13-year-old girl already had three children and the Miss Zimbabwe Trust has already identified this as a matter that needs to be addressed by the eventual winner.

“That was a ground breaking initiative by the Trust.I don’t recall any pageant which has gone that far to assist the marginalized, ” said the Miss Zimbabwe Tryst spokesperson Tendai Chirau.

a rare genetic occurrence where some of the Doma people are born with

“The queen to be crowned on Saturday will continue spearheading projects to assist the Doma people in the area of sanitary wear.

“Apart from the donations we handed over, the trip was also an eye opener which made us fine tune the beauty with a purpose project.”

He also said that the project provided with it an urgent need to assist the marginalised groups in Zimbabwe.

“The girls arrived at this conclusion due to the needs assessment which we conducted.It is also important to note that the trip provided a platform for the aspiring queens to interact with marginalised groups of our country, hence this makes our finalists all rounded Zimbabweans and not just urbanites, ” he said.

The girls also had the opportunity to view the mighty Zambezi River as well as the Angwa river (they also learnt that the street in Harare’s CBD was named after it)

International Olympic Committee Awards 2018-2024 Broadcast Rights To SuperSport

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20/07/2017