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Zimbabwe Cricket names squads to face South Africa A, Nepal

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Zimbabwe Cricket names squads to face South Africa A, Nepal

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has named the Zimbabwe XI and Zimbabwe A squads that will play against South Africa A and Nepal respectively in white-ball series.

Zimbabwe XI will face South Africa A in three one-day matches scheduled for 25, 27 and 29 April as well as five Twenty20 (T20) games set for 2, 4, 7, 8 and 10 May.

That series will be played at Harare Sports Club in the capital city, with the one-day matches scheduled to start at 0915 hours and the T20 games at 1330 hours local time.

 

At the same time, the Zimbabwe A side will be in Nepal for three one-day games scheduled for 30 April, 2 and 4 May and as many T20 matches pencilled in for 6, 7 and 9 May at Kirtipur in Kathmandu.

The one-dayers will be starting at 0900 hours Nepal time (0515 hours Zimbabwe time), while the T20s will be getting underway at 1300 hours Nepal time (0915 hours Zimbabwe time).

The ZC National Selection Panel has named the following squads for the two tours:

 

ZIMBABWE XI

Burl Ryan, Chatara Tendai, Chivanga Tanaka, Kaitano Takudzwanashe, Kasuza Kevin, Madhevere Wessly, Masakadza Wellington, Masuku Ernest, Masvaure Prince, Mayavo Nyasha, Mutumbami Richmond, Raza Sikandar, Shumba Milton, Tiripano Donald

 

ZIMBABWE A

Campbell Johnathan, Evans Bradley, Gwandu Trevor, Jongwe Luke, Kaia Innocent, Kaia Roy, Madande Clive, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masara John, Maunze Kudzai, Mavuta Brandon, Munyonga Tony, Mutombodzi Tinotenda, Nyauchi Victor, Tsiga Tafadzwa

Schoolboy Rugby returns with Pure Drop Festival

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Schoolboy Rugby returns with Pure Drop Festival

After nearly two years with no form of rugby in schools largely due to the pandemic of Covid-19 , rugby finally returns with St. John college hosting the inaugural Pure drop oil derby week festival.

 

The Fiesta roars into life on Monday 25 April and ends Saturday 30 April. Their tag line is “feel the adrenaline”

The festival format will feature second teams on Monday and Friday while first teams will play on Tuesday and Saturday.

The organisers of the event seemed to have opted going strength for strength with the final day Saturday featuring some blockbuster fixtures.

Saturday will commence with Gateway locking horns with Heritage , while Marondera based Watershed will follow next when they entertain Hillcrest.

Lomagundi College which is under the stewardship of Bob Mahari will face off With Eaglesvale in what is poised to be thriller

Fixtures

Traditional powerhouse Prince Edward tigers will resume their rivalry with Churchill bulldogs  in the penultimate match of the festival and it’s a fight that could go either way.

 

The curtain of the festival is expected to come down when the hosts St John’s  College entertain Falcon college in what promises to be an epic encounter.

Stunner in court for allegedly assaulting Wife

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Stunner in court for allegedly assaulting Wife

Musician Desmond Chideme (41), popularly known as Stunner today appeared in court on charges of physical abuse after he allegedly assaulted his wife, Dyonne Tafirenyika, 23.

 

The couple allegedly had a misunderstanding after Dyonne refused to hand over her mobile phone to her husband.
It is alleged that Stunner went on to slap her before forcibly removing her artificial nails.
Dyonne
Stunner pleaded not guilty to the charge and is expected back in court on the 11th of May for trial.

 

Lately, there were rumors that their marriage had hit the rocks after the two deleted pictures of each other on social media.

Butterphly and DJ Shugeta new Power FM Drive Time hosts

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Butterphly and DJ Shugeta new Power FM Drive Time hosts

Butterphly and DJ Shugeta are the new hosts of Power FM’s Drive Time show the Drive Thru.

Their show will happen Monday to Friday between 3pm and 6pm.

Butterphly

DJ Shugeta joins Power FM from their sister station National FM whilst Butterphly makes a return after leaving the radio station a year ago to join Nash TV.

DJ Shugeta

The duo takes over from Hazvinei ‘Dj Chilli’ Sakarombe who moves to the 9pm to midnight slot.

Special Ramadaan Pop Up Channel On DStv

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Special Ramadaan Pop Up Channel On DStv

At the start of the holy month of Ramadaan, DStv’s Muslim viewers have an additional channel to reinforce their month of fasting and reflection with the launch  of Ramadaan TV.

 

Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the pop-up channel would operate from Friday April 1  for 4 weeks to the Day of Eid, with the sighting of the moon at the end of Ramadan.

“Content will be sourced from within Southern Africa as well as internationally,” she said.

Ramadaan TV is available on DStv channel 346 to Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family and Access customers.

“Programming includes live prayer broadcasts, live pledge lines, messages from leading Islamic scholars, daily Quraan programmes and live iftaar programmes.”

Why MultiChoice removed Russia Today from its News Platform

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Why MultiChoice removed Russia Today from its News Platform

Multichoice Wednesday pulled the plug on Russian state-owned news channel Russia Today and have given a reason for the decision.

 

In a statement released MultiChoice said this was as a result of sanctions imposed on Russia by the European Union.

“MultiChoice confirms that as of today, March 2 2022, RT (Channel 407) shall not be carried on the DStv platform until further notice.

“Sanctions imposed on Russia by the European Union has led to the global distributor of the channel ceasing to provide the broadcast feed to all suppliers, including MultiChoice,” a spokesperson for MultiChoice said.

RT was formerly known as Russia Today.

The EU has banned the RT and Sputnik channels in an unprecedented move as part of many sanctions imposed by many western countries amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

MultiChoice Adds Zimbabwean Channel 3Ktv to the DStv Platform

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MultiChoice Adds Zimbabwean Channel 3Ktv to the DStv Platform

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its customers’ television viewing experience and offer Zimbabweans content that resonates with them, MultiChoice is excited to announce the launch of 3Ktv, a Zimbabwean channel, on DStv.

 

From 28 February 2022, DStv Zimbabwe subscribers will be able to watch 3Ktv on Channel 293. The channel will broadcast content which will include local drama, reality shows, news, sport, educational programmes, documentaries and will spotlight a wide range of Zimbabwean topics and people. Some of the exciting highlights to look out for include:

Tangled: A local telenovela about the apparently not so perfect lives of two best friends. Their lives are unravelled to the point of murder when a boyfriend’s overprotective mother threatens him to choose between career and love.

I Can Act: A reality talent show for aspiring actors

Mawombera: This is a drama series of a poor family in the rural areas with two kids. The wife, Sandra, is educated and is advised by the husband to pursue her education. Eventually she graduates, gets a better job in town and husband is happy. Things turn bad when she starts neglecting the family without realizing it.

Zim’ Best Barber: Zim’s best barber is a reality game show in which 16 barbers compete for a prize worth of start-up barbershop equipment, through completing fun tasks and a process of elimination.

Zim Uncovered: A travelogue (tour) of Zimbabwe’s cities, towns, growth points and suburbs bringing out the historical backgrounds, cultures of the people who live there as well as how certain places became popular.

Bachi Committee: A talk show programme focusing on issues that affect men in today’s society and the changing roles due to globalisation.  It’s an all men’s talk show.

 Emmanuel Nyamayedenga, General Manager for 3Ktv highlighted that the channel aims to be the most followed, trusted and innovative station in Zimbabwe.

“We will share compelling stories about our beautiful country as we leverage on the exciting partnership between 3Ktv and MultiChoice.

The synergy is envisaged to promote the shared rich cultural diversity amongst our people over and above the technical and production support for the creative industry in television and film in Zimbabwe he said.

“This is an exciting development that will further enhance the range of Zimbabwean-produced content available to DStv viewers,” said Norman Raisbeck, MultiChoice Zimbabwe General Manager.

3Ktv will launch on the DStv platform at 6am on Monday February 28 on channel 293 and will be broadcasting 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from its new studios based in Harare. It will be available to viewers on all DStv bouquets, from Premium through to Lite.

“As Africa’s leading entertainment platform and most loved storyteller, we continuously seek opportunities to provide local and inspired content to Zimbabwean audiences. Our goal with this channel is to enhance the customer’s viewing experience even more, and at great value” said Raisbeck.

MultiChoice continues to tell the African story through its hyper local strategy which aims to provide a platform for home grown African content thereby continuing to grow the African film industry.

20th NAMA Winners List

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20th NAMA Winners List

The recently recently held 2022 National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) in Harare brought with it a mixed bag of emotions. Here is the full list of winners in Harare, Zimbabwe.

 

  1. DANCE AWARDS

Outstanding Female Dancer

Lorin Sibanda in  Footprints

Outstanding Male Dancer

Devante Sanganza     in  My Passion for dance

Outstanding Dance Choreographer

John Cole     in        Loyal

Outstanding Dance Group

Umkhathi Theatre in   Footprints

  1. VISUAL ARTS AWARDS

Outstanding 2 Dimensional Work

Domination by Joseph Nyakwenga

Outstanding 3 Dimensional

Nhumbu by Tatenda Gwarada

Outstanding Mixed Media

Do not destroy us by Rickson Zavare

  1. SPOKEN WORD AWARDS

Outstanding Poet

Obert Dube

Outstanding Comedian

Hidden Sibanda aka Mdawini

Distinct  Social Media Skits

Tarisai Cleopatra Chikocho aka Madam Boss

  1. MEDIA  AWARDS

Outstanding Journalist – Print

Sithokozile Sibanda    – Ilanga

Outstanding Journalist – Radio

Rumbidzayi Mugwira  aka Chamvary – Power FM

Outstanding Journalist – Television

Barney Mpariwa – ZBC

Outstanding  – Online Media

Amazing Voices – Nonkululeko Dube aka Amard

  1. THEATRE AWARDS

Outstanding Actor

Cadrick Musongwelwa in Deathbed

Outstanding Actress

Rumbidzai Karize in Deathbed

Outstanding Theatrical  Production

How are you really? by Vaviri Creative

Outstanding Director

Elizabeth Zaza Muchemwa in How are you really?

  1. LITERARY AWARDS

Outstanding First Creative Published Work

Bringing us back                   by Mercy Dhliwayo [Vhakololo Press]

Outstanding Children’s Book

The Cursing Tortoise by Onald Gwiriri [Essential Books Publishing Company]

Outstanding Fiction Book

All comes to Dust by  Bryony Rheam    [amaBooks]

Outstanding Poetry Book

For women Trying to breath and failing (It’s not your fault) by Batsirai Chigama   [Ntombekhaya Poetry]

  1. FILM AND TELEVISION AWARDS

Outstanding Actor

Kumbilani Ncube  as Jonz in Ikasi: The Hood

Outstanding Actress

Bathabile Dlamini as Blessing in Poor Cousins

Outstanding Music Video

Rainmaker Directed by Kalai Faye Barlow ft. Djembe Monks

Outstanding Screen Production (Television)

Chipo the Gift  produced by Daves Guzha

Outstanding Screen Production (Short Length Film)

Ikasi: The Hood  Directed by Mzingaye Ngwabi

Outstanding Screen Production(Full Length Film)

Poor Cousins Directed by Sydney Taivavashe

  1. MUSIC AWARDS

Outstanding New Comer

Day Tawanda Ncube aka DT Bio Mudimba

Outstanding Female Musician

Janet Manyowa

Outstanding Male Musician

Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O

Outstanding Song 

Hello Mwari by Rodney Mashandure aka Jah Master

Outstanding Album   

Mustard Seed by Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa  aka Nutty O

  1. SPECIAL AWARDS

Outstanding Artist In The Diaspora

Arnold Tongai Chirisa

Promoter Of The Year

Gateway Stream

Consistent Supporter Under Covid-19 

Nash TV

Arts Service Award

National Gallery of Zimbabwe

Lifetime Achievement  

Mechanic Manyeruke

Feli Nandi, Nutty O, Kujata-Jata amongst the 20th NAMA Nominees

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Feli Nandi, Nutty O, Kujata-Jata amongst the 20th NAMA Nominees

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe have announced the nominees for the 20th edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA).

 

New kids Feli Nandi, Herman Mpelo Mukombe and DT Bio Mudimba of the Kujata-Jata fame will battle it out for the Outstanding New comer category together with Sandra Sibanda.

Nutty scored nominations in Outstanding Male, Outstanding Album and Outstanding song whilst in the Outstanding Female Musician Janet Manyowa, Feli Nandi ,Dorcas Moyo and Gemma Griffiths face up.

NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE 20th NAMA EDITION NOMINEES 

  1. DANCE AWARDS 

Outstanding Female Dancer 

Lisa Magwenzi in Love shouldn’t hurt Lorin Sibanda in Footprints 

Ndomupeishe Chipendo in Shuwa 

Outstanding Male Dancer 

Devante Sanganza in My Passion for dance John Cole in Gotta Feeling Tichaona Chikara in Purpose Driven 

Outstanding Dance Choreographer 

Mishael Ndlovu in Most High John Cole in Loyal 

Hillary Indie in Tipei Ndiro 

Outstanding Dance Group 

Ezimnyama Ensemble in Hope 

Umkhathi Theatre in Footprints 

Elysium Magna Dance Theatre in Tipei Ndiro 

  1. VISUAL ARTS AWARDS 

Outstanding 2 Dimensional Work 

Yadeuka Haichahorereke by Keith Zenda Free at Last by Keith Zenda Domination by Joseph Nyakwenga 

Outstanding 3 Dimensional 

Nhumbu by Tatenda Gwarada Tears of Happy by Blesssing Mutukwa Bundle of Joy by Farai Tandi My Music Drum by Simelokuhle Zibengwa 

Outstanding Mixed Media 

Do not destroy us by Rickson Zavare Garandichauya Series 3 by Prudence Chimutuwah Restoration by Forbes Mushipe 

Outstanding Exhibition  

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  1. SPOKEN WORD AWARDS

Outstanding Poet 

Obert Dube 

Kuda Rice 

Tanyaradzwa Emily Ngundu 

Outstanding Comedian 

Theophilus Gabriel Chigumira aka @astra 632 Hidden Sibanda aka Mdawini 

Kudzai Chengedza 

Special Mention 

Mthokozisi Ncube 

Social Media Skits 

Tarisai Cleopatra Chikocho aka Madam Boss 

Prosper Ngomashi aka Comic Pastor 

Kingsley Kaisi aka KingsleeZW 

  1. MEDIA AWARDS 

Outstanding Journalist – Print 

Sithokozile Sibanda – Ilanga Kennedy Nyavaya – Standard Yvonne Ncube – Chronicle 

Outstanding Journalist – Radio 

Monica Chanda aka Moechanda – Classic263 Rumbidzai Mugwira aka Chamvari – Power FM Phathisani Sibanda & Tinashe Chikuse – Power FM 

Outstanding Journalist – Television 

Collette Musanyera – ZBC 

Patience Nyagato – ZBC 

Barney Mupariwa – ZBC 

Outstanding Journalist – Online Media 

Amazing Voices – Nonkululeko Dube aka AmardZW SoProfound – Arnold Chirimuka Earground – Plot Mhako 

Special Mention:  

Nash TV

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  1. THEATRE AWARDS 

Outstanding Actor 

Shawn Mundawarara in Choosing Sam 

Cedric Musongwelwa in Deathbed 

Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi in The Good Minister from Kunyarara 

Outstanding Actress 

Munyaradzi Guramatunhu in How are you really? Eyahra Mathaiza in How are you really? Rumbidzai Karize in Deathbed 

Special Mention 

Patricia Putsai in Bleeding wounds 

Outstanding Theatrical Production 

Deathbed by Savanna Trust Improvisational show at Oak Tree by Under The Influence Theatre How are you really? by Talisma Theatre Company 

Outstanding Director 

Norbert Makoche in Bleeding wounds Elizabeth Zaza Muchemwa in How are you really? Teddy Mangava in Deathbed 

  1. LITERARY AWARDS 

Outstanding First Creative Published Work 

Bringing us back by Mercy Dhliwayo [Vhokololo Press] Diaspora Dreams by Andrew Chatora [Kharis Publishing] Umkhosi Wabangela Mazwi by Pretty Ndlovu [Ukhozi Publishers] 

Outstanding Children’s Book 

The Cursing Tortoise by Onwald Gwiriri [Essential Books Publishing  Company] 

Auntie Mazvita by Tinashe Muchuri [Essential Books Publishing Company] Tim’s Adventure in the Chocolate World by Chris Martin Lebolang [Hoart  Benom Pty Publishing] 

Special Mention 

ConvergenceZW by Mgcini Nyoni [Mgcini Nyoni] Dear Eternal Mom by Kuda Mucharambeyi[Soar Publishers]

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Outstanding Fiction Book 

Mboni by Abraham Makamera [Progressive Publishers] All Comes to Dust by Bryony Rheam [amaBooks] 

Sirens:Tales of Youth and Love by Leroy Mthulisi Ndlovu [Leroy Mthulisi  Ndlovu] 

Outstanding Poetry Book 

Oasis in crisis by Ruth Tsopotsa [Ancient Pageant] For women Trying to breath and failing (It’s not your fault) by Batsirai  Chigama [Ntombekhaya Poetry]  

Who killed Grandfather? by Kwanele Khumalo [Underclass Books and Films]  

  1. FILM AND TELEVISION AWARDS 

Outstanding Actor 

Kumbilani Ncube as Khalu in Ikasi: The Hood Eddie Sandifolo as Maso in Poor Cousins Michael Kudakwashe as Matsa in Kugara Nhaka Kuona  Dzevamwe 

Outstanding Actress 

Bathabile Dlamini as Blessing in Poor Cousins Thelmar Mukonza as Feli in Sister Dhokezi Felistas Tizola as Immaculate in Two Dead Government  Officials 

Outstanding Music Video 

Nhoroondo Directed by Vusa”Blaqs” Hlatshwayo ft. Jah  Prayzah 

Rainmaker Directed by Kalai Faye Barlow ft. Djembe Monks Move Together Directed by Jonathan Samukange ft. Desert  Sessions 

Outstanding Screen Production (Television) 

Kuchina The Genesis Directed by Bless Gatsi 

Gazaland Police Directed by Lucky Aaron 

Chipo the Gift Directed by Daves Guzha 

Outstanding Screen Production (Short Film) 

Ikasi: The Hood Directed by Mzingaye Ngwabi Mlamu Wami Directed by Raisedon Baya 

Nehanda Directed by Sydney Taivavashe 

Outstanding Screen Production(Full Length Film) 

Gonarezhou Directed by Sydney Taivavashe Poor Cousins Directed by Sydney Taivavashe Veza: The Unfolding Directed by Dumie Manyathela

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  1. MUSIC AWARDS 

Outstanding New Comer 

Felistas Chipendo aka Feli Nandi 

Sandra Sibanda 

Herman Mpelo Mukombe 

Day Tawanda Ncube aka DT Bio Mudimba 

Outstanding Female Musician 

Janet Manyowa 

Felistas Chipendo aka Feli Nandi 

Dorcas Moyo 

Gemma Griffiths 

Outstanding Male Musician 

Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah 

Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O 

Rockford Josephat aka Roki 

Emergy Chizanga aka Freeman 

Outstanding Song  

Kujata-Jata by Day Tawanda Ncube aka DT Bio Mudimba Munyaradzi by Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah  Hello Mwari by Rodney Mashandure aka Jah Master  Handipere Power by Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O 

Outstanding Album  

Hokoyo by Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah Sounds of Victory by Janet Manyowa 

Mustard Seed by Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka  Nutty O 

5136 Born in Highfield by Trevor Dongo. 

  1. SPECIAL AWARDS

Promoter Of The Year 

X-Mo Squad 

Bira Remadzisahwirwa 

Gateway Stream 

Outstanding Artist In The Diaspora 

Arnold Tongai Chirisa 

Awakhiwe Sibanda aka Awa Khiwe 

Zandile Mazithulela aka DJ Zandimaz 

 

Celebrating Meta #Changemakers from Zimbabwe ,Zambia & South Africa

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Celebrating Meta #Changemakers from Zimbabwe ,Zambia & South Africa

Meta has announced the launch of its first #Changemakers campaign – a collection of short films, aimed at illustrating the innovative spirit of six inspirational #Changemakers from Zimbabwe and across Southern Africa.

 

The featured #Changemakers have launched new businesses online and re-engineered their initiatives to empower communities during the ongoing health and economic crisis.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been more than a health crisis: it’s an economic crisis that has disproportionately impacted SMBs, creators, and entrepreneurs.

Due to the pandemic, creators and SMBs are facing a challenge of a lifetime, but they remain hopeful and are making efforts to adapt by moving online through using Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to innovate, as they seek to ride out the challenges of the pandemic.

The six short films provide a glimpse into the lives of the #Changemakers and celebrate their resilience during this unprecedented time.

Featured in the #Changemakers campaign:

  • Maxwell Chimedza (Zimbabwe) – looked to Facebook and WhatsApp to educate students, when schools closed in Zimbabwe, this increased the demand for his WhatsApp classrooms.
  • KeritaTawana Choga (Zimbabwe) – launched errand-running service,Tuma Kerri, in November 2020. Today, it serves hundreds of customers mostly from the diaspora who want to deliver goods to family and friends in Zimbabwe or get other chores done.

    Kerita Tawana Choga
  • Lulu Wood (Zambia) – (and her husband) started a food blog called the Wood Kitchen on Facebook and Instagram, her audience exploded during lockdown, with more than 112,000 people following her on Instagram and 215,000 on Facebook.
  • Kapasa Musonda (Zambia) – owns vibrant fashion lineMangishi Doll, due to Covid she moved her business completely online, reaching new customers in Zambia and across the world.
  • Davy Tsopo (South Africa) – launchedCakey by Davyon Instagram, after being retrenched from his role as a restaurant cleaner during lockdown.
  • PJ Sabbagha and NamatshegoKhutsoane (South Africa) – from the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC), turned to WhatsApp to host the world’s first arts festival,My Body My Space.

Commenting on the campaign and the importance of empowering SMBs during this time, NunuNtshingila, Regional Director at Meta Africa, said: “We’re proud to play a role in this transformation.

“Our recent study conducted by Genesis Analytics has indicated that 84% of African SMBs that use Meta technologies have reported them to be critical in the growth of their business.

More so, 77% indicated that their business is stronger today because of our technologies. It’s important for us to help SMBs and people who are using Meta technologies as they rebuild, re-engineer, and recover from the ongoing pandemic and economic crisis.

We believe, as these Changemakers have shown, that digital tools and solutions can empower SMBs and creators to find new customers, create revenue streams, and ultimately, reinvent their businesses for a time of flux and change.”

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