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Rumbidzai 2.1
ENTERTAINMENT A.J

The Importance

of Education

It is out of a disheartened and greatly disappointed soul that i have to sit down scheme
and finally decide to write about the Importance of Education, like seriously!! In this
day age and era, education is never supposed to be an issue to even be considered for
any discussion. But sadly, this is the predicament that we as a nation, cascading down
to the continent at large are facing. Unlike many of my articles, this one is going to
zoom into the importance and effect of education (or lack of it) in our society and
economy.

It is out of a heavy heart gentle reader that I have to roll out some alarming statistics
today just to justify the importance of this animal called education. A third of the
African youth is not educated and how on earth does one expect this dear continent
of ours to develop whilst such a huge chunk of its potential developers is wallowing
and languishing in abject ignorance?!!!! Surely and verily, something should and must
be done to correct this cancerous and intellectually destructive anomaly.

The action point therefore rests among the few that are educated to take it upon their
shoulders and help enlighten and educate those who are uneducated. It takes only you
to create the change that we always wish and want to see happening in our beloved
continent. The onus is on us, the ones who were privileged to go to the University to

take up the initiative and show the world that Africa can do better by It always
seems
“educating and enlightening our own, on our own.

Education is so powerful a tool that even impossible
imperialist and the apartheid regime
capitalised on and disoriented the African until it’s
populace by feeding them poisonous
education which brainwashed their minds done! So,
and consequently led to the colonisation of make a
the continent. So, it is in the same vain that difference!

we should stand up for what we know is right

”and learn to disseminate information to all
! Adios

and sundry because our development highly

depends on it.

I could surely write a book emphasising on the importance of
education as our economy and social development hinges upon it.
Every society that is infested with ignorant people is doomed
surely. It is important to note that the pain of ignorance is felt by
the people around you, so make a difference and embrace
education. Education doesn’t even need one to go to a formal
school or learning institution, NOOOO it only needs one with an
open mind that is willing to learn as you go.

By Rumbidzai Tutayi 2.1 accounting

Be the Leader You're

You're a leader, everyone is a leader; in every follower, there's a leader trapped Great
within. Give vent to the leader in you to take his full reign in you. You don't leaders
become a leader's as if it’s an option among other choices, when you become start off
your true self, you naturally be a leader. Leadership is not discovered as it were as great
rather it's developed. Leadership is the inherent capacity of the human spirit to followers
lead, manage and dominate which was placed there at the point of creation for
the purpose and assignment for which men was created. Leadership is
self-development and self-manifestation.
Developing one's leadership capacity is not an option for anyone but a
responsibility to find, live and manifest so as to fulfill your purpose. Let the
leader in you arise. True leadership doesn't exercise dominion over men rather
over nature but on men it's love. For love its love that can reach to the deepest
inner core of men. Lead in love.

You're a leader, dare to believe it because you're. True leadership is born out a
correct self-concept i.e. (self-esteem and self-worth). Self-esteem is your
estimation of your value to God, other fellow men and the world; your
contribution and usefulness to others. Self-love is key to true leadership. It
gives men a cause, a reason for living and a sense of significance that births
meaning and purpose in one’s life.
Leadership is about serving others; expanding yourself to increase the value of
others. Become responsible; first be responsible for yourself then others. Your
capacity and ability to respond to responsibilities lies your opportunity to
develop your leadership capacity. Take up responsibilities, start with the small
ones and grow to the bigger ones. Your leadership capacity maybe hidden in
social, cultural, religious and ideological perceptions that discourage, restrict
and hinder its manifestation. Refuse to be stopped or hindered in developing

the leader in you. Be determined to develop the leader in you
because that's the real you.
Leadership development is training in attitude; an attitude
resulting from a renewed self-concept. Feed your mind with
the positive rich thoughts about yourself, others and the world.
Awaken the leader in you, let the leader in you arise. Become
the leader you're! Now it's your time to lead.

You're a leader!

Phil Mukwinya is a speaker, writer and workshop facilitator. He is the Founder and President of Impact7, an
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CODE LIKE A GIRL!!!

Brigham Young an American leader in the Latter-Day Saint movement once said, ‘You educate
a man, you educate a man. You educate a woman, you educate a generation.’ Prior to this fact
or sexist statement as some people would like to see it, we were so proud to be graced by a
workshop targeted at only teaching girls. Django(pronounced JANG-go) Girls is an initiative

which aims at teaching or rather inspiring women to fall in love with programming. They
organize free Python and Django workshops, create open sourced online tutorials and curate

amazing first experiences with technology.

WHAT IS DJANGO GIRLS?

Django Girls is a non-profit organization and a community that overdressed or overeducated.’
empowers and helps women to organize free, one day Only thirty ladies from the
programming workshops by providing tools, resources and candidates were selected and
support. During each of their events, 30-60 women build their the event took place in the
first web application using HTML, CSS, Python and Django. Since Engineering workshop.
2014, an army of 833 volunteers in the Django Girls community
organized 382 events, visited 260 cities in 72 countries and The first session was on the
9072 incredible women attended. This movement is supported sixth and it was basically for
by GitHub, Python Software Foundation, ODBIRD, Python registration and installation of
anywhere and a whole lot more companies who are dedicated to the applications we were
bettering the lives of women. The current Django Girls going to use for the workshop.
Awesomeness Ambassador is Lucie Daeye and she is We had time to familiarise
responsible for organizing the initiatives next move. with the Python software and

On the sixth and seventh of April this year we were quite had juice and cupcakes. After
honoured to have a Django Girls workshop at our university. all, what is a gathering
Interested candidates had to apply online to stand a chance of without a bite or two. The
getting a seat at the table. A number of Mechatronics
Engineering ladies applied for this great and once in a lifetime installation night was literally
opportunity for Oscar Wilde once said, ‘You can never be a ‘meet and greet’ session as
we got to see our incredible

and friendly coaches. Our coaches were Ronald Maravanyika, needs like coding, debugging
Blessing, Kuda Everyone got a chance to introduce and project management. The
mentorship week attracted
themselves and you could fill the enthusiasm filling up the room Python developers from
and the smiles were contagious. around the world.

On the following day, which was now the seventh, we got down For the success of the Django
to business and oh my word, it was a long and educative session. Girls workshop we give thanks
All the thirty gorgeous girls were lighting up the room with to the Almighty God, Mr Hweju
those beaming smiles as they went through the tutorials with a (who organised and divulged
bit of guidance from the coaches. The most intriguing and the information to us),
motivating part of this workshop, was learning and actually Chinhoyi University of
creating your first web application. The Django Girls tutorials Technology for the venue and
are very amazing for they take you through from baby steps up last but not least, our
to the final result. The tutorial is also beginner friendly for it sponsors; Zimbopy, Muzinda
aims at helping even the one who has no programming Hub, Git Hub and most
experience whatsoever. importantly Django-project for
There were also very wonderful treats because only the best coming up with such an
deserves the best. We had cupcakes, juice, burgers, fruits, sweets initiative. The event wouldn’t
and biscuits which were shared throughout the day as snacks. exist without all the
The whole process was not only educative but entertaining as engineering ladies who came
we got to know a lot about companies whose main focus or tool out.
is programming. The beauty of software development left us
drooling and eager to explore that world more. You can never
know how exhilarating something until you explore it further.

At the end of the day we were awarded with certificates for a
good day’s work and they are called ‘certificates of
awesomeness’. A few of those who stay in Harare, where
fortunate enough to participate in the Mentorship week

organised by Zimbopy which took place from the 17th to the 21st
of April. The workshop was aimed at mentoring girls on specific

By Chitingwiza delight
dchitingwiza95@gmail.com/0778217505

What is the Mandela education institution with support for professiona
Washington Fellowship for l development after they return home.

Young African Leaders? Benefits
There is no fee to apply to the Mandela Washingto
In June 2017, the Mandela Washington Fellowship n Fellowship. If you are selected for the Fellowship
will bring 1,000 young African leaders to the Unite , the U.S. government covers all participant costs.
d States for academic coursework and leadership t Financial provisions provided by the U.S. Governm
raining. Fellows will travel to U.S. university and c ent will include:
ollege campuses for six-week academic and leader J-1 visa support;
ship Institutes in one of three tracks: Business and Round-trip travel from fellow’s home city to the U.
Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, or Public Man S. and travel as required by the program;
agement and a specialized Institute on Energy. A six-week academic and leadership institute;
Concluding Summit in Washington, DC;
The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagshi Accident and sickness benefit plan;
p program of President Obama’s Young African Le Housing and meals during the program;
aders Initiative (YALI) that empowers young peop An optional six-week Professional Development E
le through academic coursework, leadership traini xperience (for up to 100 Fellows).
ng, and networking. This program provides outsta
nding young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa with Eligibility
the opportunity to hone their skills at a U.S. higher Applicants will not be discriminated against on the
basis of race, color, gender, religion, socio-econom
ic status, disability, sexual orientation or gender id
entity. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is ope
n to young African leaders who meet the following
criteria:
Are between the ages of 25 and 35 at the time of a
pplication submission, although exceptional applic
ants younger than 25 will be considered.
Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the
U.S.
Are eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa.
Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking En
glish.

Are citizens and residents of one or consulates in their home countries. If selected f
of the following countries: Angol or an interview, applicants must provide a copy of
a, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso their passport (if available) or other government-i
, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde ssued photo identification to verify eligibility.
, Central African Republic, Chad, How to Apply
Comoros, Democratic Republic o Applications must be completed online at
f the Congo (DRC), Republic of th https://yaliapp.irex.org.
e Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, E For more information, visit YALI Mandela Washing
quatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiop ton Fellowship
ia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, G
uinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Les
otho, Liberia, Madagascar, Mala
wi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius,
Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Ni
geria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Pri
ncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra
Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sou
th Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tan
zania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and
Zimbabwe. Are not alumni of the
Mandela Washington Fellowship

Fellows are not allowed to have
dependents (including spouses a
nd children) accompany them du
ring the Fellowship.
Individuals residing in Eritrea an
d Zimbabwe may not apply to th
e Public Management track. Residents of Sudan ma
y only apply for the Civic Leadership track.

Selection Criteria
Selection panels use the following criteria to evalu
ate applications (not in order of importance):
A proven record of leadership and accomplishmen
t in public service, business and entrepreneurship,
or civic engagement.
A demonstrated commitment to public or commun
ity service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
The ability to work cooperatively in diverse group
s and respect the opinions of others.
Strong social and communication skills.
An energetic, positive attitude.
Demonstrated knowledge, interest and profession
al experience in the sector/track selected.
A commitment to return to Africa and apply leader
ship skills and training to benefit the applicant’s co
untry and/or community after they return home.

How it Works
The Fellowship is conducted as a merit-based ope
n competition. After the deadline, all eligible applic
ations are reviewed by a selection panel. Chosen s
emifinalists are interviewed by the U.S. embassies

Profiles of some of the members.

Natalie Goredema Works for ADRA Zimbabwe an NGO in the food security dept. as a
Food security and Climate change officer. Here she works with smallholder farmers in
improving their resilience to the effects of Climate Change As small grants manager she
works with women's groups in income generating projects. Her other role is emergency

response coordinator. She is an Agribusiness major and completed a master in
International Development focusing on food security and climate change and a certified

PM professional.

Tapiwa Chibota is a community youth leader and a fitness, health enthusiast who has
dedicated his life to bodybuilding and fitness as a way of impacting the community.
Tapiwa is cerrently working as a bodybuilding and fitness trainer while engaging in
national and international bodybuilding contests. Tapiwa is the current Mr. Zimbabwe
classic. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Tapiwa wishes about a
united local community through sport bodybuilding and fitness, while imparting on
youth to desist from drugs, illicit sex, crime and violence by engaging the youth in the

bodybuilding sport.

Saddam Mapundu is the founder and executive director of the Zimbabwe Youth
Movement Combating Climate Change (ZYMCCC), an organization which works with
youths through training and incubation to set up viable social enterprises which address
climate change in the areas of clean energy, climate resilient farming and sustainable
waste management. He has over 3 years’ experience in the field of environmental
advocacy. Saddam is also engaged in charity work with the Lions Clubs International
Leo Program serving on the LEO District 412 Board (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi &
Mozambique) in the capacity of Global Membership Team Leader (GMT). He is also co-
founder of the Zimbabwe Engineering Students Trust. Saddam is studying towards his

Bachelors of Engineering (Hons) in Fuels and Energy at the Chinhoyi University of
Technology (Class of 2018). A committed activist, he is set to continue promoting the
use of renewable energy across Africa in order to protect the environment and climate

and to create sustainable employment for the youth. Post the Mandela Washington
Fellowship, Saddam plans to expand the work of the ZYMCCC in providing training to
youths in more districts and to also grow his Energy start-up, Galactic Renewables.

Tapiwa Gwenlisa Marange - The Manufacturing Operations Sheppard Pasipanodya - A
founder of Alive Albinism Initiative Manager for a company in lecturer at the Catholic University
an organization which looks out
Namibia. of Zimbabwe
for Persons with Albinism Jasper Maposa - Runs Risper Dr Edgar Munatsi- The President
Sharon Bwanya - corporate Media publishing community
lawyer with Mawere Sibanda newspapers. Also, a founding of Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors
Commercial Lawyers Harare. member and programs manager Association, Secretary General of
Connie Karoro- A Fashion of zim organization for the youth Student Christian Movement of

Designer and Clothing in politics Zimbabwe. Reach out Africa
Global Youth Ambassador. A

social Medicine activist

Timothy Musenga - an Yolanda Dube is founder and Cut band
entrepreneur with interests in creative director of Yolanda Dube not taking
Bridal a company specializing in backward
education and internet
technology making custom made wedding steps.
gowns and other specialty
Faith Samera -. Co-founder of a clothing. New track
female oriented tech education by
platform that teaches girls how to Loreen is into Agro processing,
producing dried fruits and yet to T-MAC
code and build applications get into tomato processing once
Abel Dzobo - documentary Jabulani
filmmaker, journalist and her factory is finished.
Phil is a digital marketer in the
academic. Also, a film Business and Entrepreneurship
director/scriptwriter, producer and
track.
director of Kreative hive corps Nkanyeziyethu Malunga - founder
PVT ltd, an audio-visual content and Creative Director of GANU, a
fashion brand that advocates for
production company the use of Indigenous knowledge
Mthabisi Onias- the director &
systems in fashion.
founder of Onvi Tv. An Leslie Phiri, a radio host and
entrepreneur & media practioner. entrepreneur working with Breeze

Obert Masaraure - National FM in Vic Falls.
President Amalgamated Rural Abraham Mateta - A lawyer by
Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe.
Tineyi Mukwewa- The Coordinator training & a disability rights
of Abammeli Human Rights activist by calling. The secretary
Lawyers Network. A network of to the Zimbabwe Lawyers with
human Rights Lawyers that seek
to promote and protect human disabilities association.
rights especially for communities Thulani Mswelanto- Programs
Director at Crisis in Zimbabwe
in the margins
Isheanesu Makambira- Works for Coalition.
Norman Matara - A medical
a company called I.T for Hope
where they set up computer labs doctor and treasurer for
Zimbabwe Association of Doctors
for schools
Petros Chatiza is a program for Human Rights.
coordinator of a sports for Xolani Ndlovu (aka Mr. X), -
development organization called Banker, but also involved in
Young Achievement Sports for investment literacy training for
Development www.yasdzim.org
the youth through Junior
Chamber international

Are we on the generating most - if not all – the power
they need to operate by themselves.
verge of a Solar Electric cars would all have photovoltaic
roof panels. Power companies could set
Revolution? up new regional power stations in just a
few weeks instead of the several years it
The cost of photovoltaic modules has takes now. The ability to generate
electricity at an affordable price would be
dropped by around 25-30% each year and limited only by the amount of space you
this drop shows no sign of decelerating. In have. Got a big enough roof?
fact, if anything it is speeding up. There
have been some significant Of course, we still need some way of
breakthroughs in Solar energy over the storing the energy produced so we can
past few years, specifically in reducing release it when we need it rather than just
production costs. A few corporations have when the sun is shining. Incidentally, in
been working on more advanced terms of energy storage, I still have high
amorphous panels that have much lower hopes for ultra-capacitors and Tesla
production costs. These have been in battery technology, but as yet we have
production for the past few months, with seen a lot of speculation and hype and
a cost point of around $0.60 per watt very little in the way of practical usable
(about 40% cheaper than what we see products. Let's just wait and see what the
today). Once production has ramped up, future holds.
these manufacturers believe they will be
able to sell these panels for around one In effect, Solar has the potential to do two
sixth of that cost. things in the next decade: decarbonise
much of our electricity generation and
So, what does this mean for Solar power? make electricity so cheap that it is
Quite simply, it will become the cheapest effectively free to use. This changes the
means of generating electricity. At a whole dynamics of how we view and use
wholesale cost of $100 per kilowatt (as power. If electricity is so cheap that it is
opposed to around $1,000 today) we effectively free, everything starts to
could see Solar being incorporated into change. If Solar power becomes the
almost anything. Self-charging mobile cheapest way of generating electricity,
phones, MP3 players, netbooks and businesses and individuals won't choose
laptops would be standard and the cost of Solar "because it's green" but "because it
fitting Solar power to homes would be so is so cheap, you'd be daft not to".
cheap it would offer a payback in only a
few months. Warehouses and factories Energy engineer
would all have photovoltaic roof panels,
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“After the game, the king Take the Castle’s loyalty, passion and at
time stoic nature, to remind you who is
and the pawn go into the pivotal to your happiness and paints a
smile on your face, keep them close and
same box.” – ‘Italian like a castle provide them protection.

Proverb Take the Queens heart, be true to
yourself and have empathy, take her
I believe everyone knows a game of ability to roam and take whatever piece
chess and it is always the case when she wishes to prove to yourself you can
you’re done playing chess, all the have solutions to unlock every hardship.
unique pieces go back in the same chess
box, no matter how lofty or lowly their Finally take the King’s humbleness,
position or status in the game was, or positive attitude and righteousness to
which side they were on. fight for the good of society, lead by
example, offer a hand to those who
In life, when we are done with the need it the most, advocate morality and
‘game,’ we all go into that “same box” ethics. Just like the king, never let new
meaning in the ground. Everyone, from scenarios and complications in life faze
a King to a slave would end up dead you, do not shy away, use your intellect
when the game ‘LIFE’ was over. In and also don't forget to serve those who
short, the game is rigged, and no one slave for you (those who give you food,
gets out alive. Kind of sad, but true shelter, computer technology, an
none the less. Whether you believe in opportunity to educate yourself, to
life with a hereafter, life revolving on a achieve your potential, those who
wheel, or death with nothing to follow, cherish you and worry about your well-
all we really have for the moment, at being...)
least is what we have. All we are is what
we make of ourselves today. Now, put the pieces away...

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Take the Bishop’s intuitive powers and
ability to know when and where to
strike, to have faith in yourself and
realize your own limitations and use this
to your advantage and not let it hold
you back.

God Alone Is Divine

I read somewhere that there is a place near Colorado Springs, Colorado where some unusual rock
formations have been given a unique name. These rocks are knowing as The Garden of the Gods. What
a strange name. But that name could well represent the nature of man in this world. In fact, the great

theologian John Calvin once said that the human heart is an idol factory. Within the heart man seeks
to set up rival gods to the One God of the universe. The human heart is at the heart of the matter

concerning who will be god in your life! We used to ask, Is there a God? Now most people are asking,
"Which god works best for me?" In essence, what most people seek is a convenient god, a god who

does not change them but simply makes them feel better.

The God of the Bible is the only true and living God. He is God and God alone!
Deuteronomy 4:34 states that God alone is Lord and beside Him there is no other! In Isaiah 44:8 we
read, "Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my

witnesses. Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one."
There is only one true God! He is God, and God alone. To worship any other is to turn your back on

Him. We can know He is God, and God alone in four ways.

A. Scripture Says This Is True
The Scripture clearly tells us that He is God. This Book was written across a period of 1,500 years by at

least 40 different writers, most of who never knew each other. Yet, it is consistent in every way. It
does not contradict itself. It is one continuous record of God's dealing with man. How has this Book

lasted so long when most books have a life of less than 7 months? Even the great classics remain
popular for only a couple generations. But this Book has endured every attempt to destroy it. How?

Because it is divinely inspired. God has written through His servants. He has protected His Word
through history. He has placed it in your hand so you can know that He is truly God, and God alone.

B. Science Says This Is True
Science? Yes, science. Natural laws are consistent in the Universe. If there were other gods, the
Universe would be a place of inconsistent and conflicting laws. The various gods would compete to
have their way, the same way all human powers compete for control of this earth, its thrones and its
money. Yet, the Universe is one great consistent place of science. These unchanging laws were set up
by God Himself. They reflect one Creator. They reflect one Ruler. They reflect God, and God alone.
Aristotle once said, "The beauty, the order, the harmony, of the Universe is but an expression of the
will of God." Friends, it is not the laws of science but the Lord of science that makes this true!

C. Sin Says This Is True
Sin? Yes, sin points to one God. How? Because sin reveals that some actions, thoughts, words and
deeds are wrong and others are right. If there is no God, then how can anyone say that something is
right or wrong? Why do you feel guilty when you do wrong things or think wrong thoughts? Because
you are transgressing a standard outside of yourself. You are sinning against a higher authority. You

are confessing in your guilty heart that there is a God, and He is God alone.

Mhokozisi Tshimken Mahlangu
0773213693/tshimkengodonga@gmail.com

Championing the role of women for the socio-
political and economic development of our country

by embracing the girl child on and off compass.

One day as I was walking on compass with my colleagues, a seemingly crazy idea just struck
through my mind as we met a compass guy who commented on our beauty and structures and
even invited us for drinks in the evening at a local party just because were looked beautiful! This
got me into thinking deeply as I asked a simple but difficult question to answer “when will men or
even the society realise our potential instead of just looking at our feminine build up and beauty”?
Until today, I find this to be a very difficult bone to swallow, as saddening as it is because the
society still takes and thinks of women as mere accessories of pleasure and just partying, nothing
more, nothing less.

No wonder why the African economy is still in the drains because a huge chunk of its potential is
being side lined to just mere accessories for fun, leisure and pleasure!! I don’t want to sound like a
radical feminist here gentle reader, but it should be noted with great distaste that the mentality of
just seeing the beauty and not the brains and intellectual capacity of women by the society should
and must stop. By the nature of our make up as woman, the world needs us so as to keep the
checks, dynamics and balances of power at par with men.

I am not fighting against men here but I am simply driving a point that the world needs more than
it has now, that is the inclusion of woman in decision making and economic development for it to
become a better world than it is now. On compass, we need to look at ma USA (or whatever you
call us) not with an eye that sees only our body make up and or beauty, but we also want and need
to be treated with respect and the honour that we deserve.

For the nation to learn the importance of championing the role of woman for economic and social
growth, we should pioneer that mentality here on compass, so that the nation at large would take
a leaf from the way CUT treats its ladies and also follows suit. There is a lot of innovation that has
been lost just because woman or female students to be precise were not given the full platform to
showcase their intellectual abilities and capacity without being judged by the society.

It is high time we should see the potential in the girl child and give her the platform to shine. By so
doing, the nation will also reap some benefits from this positive gesture. Some may doubt what I
am saying and as such let me dispel that doubt off their minds by reminding them that the
Youngest Degree holder in Zimbabwe is a woman and the first ever youngest Minister in
Zimbabwe was a lady and to also mention that the youngest legislator in the South African
Parliament today is a lady!! So, you see now, imagine if the platform was given to all woman, were
do you think our economy could be right now? Food for thought!

Let me proudly proclaim that our society and economy surely needs our input as woman for it to
take a better shape. So, for every USA and UBA reading this, this is your chance to stand for what is
right, support the woman next to you and CUT will never be the same again! ADIOS…

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Relationships
CONFESSIONS OF A BLE$$EE

Loving him was never part of the plan but I couldn’t help it and I couldn’t switch off my feelings for
him just like that. Even though I knew that loving him was wrong, like a drug his love and affection
intoxicated me. What was meant to be a ‘no strings attached’ affair turned out to be my worst
nightmare and nothing could save me. Slowly and unknowingly I fell for a guy who would never be
mine thinking that the feeling was mutual but alas, it was too good to be true. I stay up all night
resenting the one I knew deep inside that I had loved with all my heart. Piece by piece my life falls
apart and I have to endure all the insults from holding on to the last strand of dignity l have left. How
in the world did l get here?

I met Alfred on one of my darkest days. I was struggling to make ends meet on the meagre pocket
money I received from my parents and on this day, my struggle bared its spots for everyone to see. I
was in a local supermarket trying to pay for the few groceries I thought I could afford, or so I thought. I
was confident that the amount left in my account would cover everything only to be surprised when
the transaction was declined. I repeated the process one more time but to no avail. I can’t even explain
the cloud of shame I was engulfed in when I had to leave my groceries in front of all the other
customers. As I waited impatiently for the earth to open up and swallow me, a Good Samaritan
stepped up and offered to pay for the grocery. I let out a huge sigh of relief and packed away the good.

I waited outside for my knight in shining armour. I was blissful that I could
have hugged him but I restrained myself so that I wouldn’t seem like I had a
loose screw. We parted ways and I kept hoping to see his handsome face
again. Fate presented itself and we met again, I felt that it was destiny. We
exchanged numbers this time and we would chat up a storm. He was free as
the wind, warm like a mother’s love and so charming that I fell

head over heels in love with him in just a short space of time. Dates were arranged
every now and then and I felt closer to him that I had ever felt with anyone else. Our
relationship wasn’t sexual but was more intimate than sex. I could tell bare my soul to
him, my feelings, my fears and my dreams and he occupied a part in my heart
that had been empty for too long.

On one of our dates he made quite a rattling and unexpected confession I had not If you
seen coming, he was married with kids. I tried so hard not to believe it until he don’t have
showed me his ring he had always kept in his dashboard and photos of his family. time to do
I was hurt but I was in too deep to get out. He made it clear that he loved me but something
would never be able to give me exactly what I wanted, marriage. Although I felt
like a soiled tissue flushed down the toilet, I had to stay in the relationship, if not right,
for love I would do it for financial security. He footed all my bills and took care of where are
me the way no one could. I didn’t want to be called ‘the other woman’ or a home you going
wrecker but it was too late to get out. Everyone saw the lavish life I was now to find the
living but no one saw the pain I endured, all the guilt and hurt buried deep inside. time to fix

I couldn’t save myself or tell anyone my story because the sound of guilt drowned it?
my voice. I prayed each day that his wife wouldn’t find out and his marriage
would not fall apart because of me. I was just a pawn in his game and he could get ~STEPHEN
rid of me and move on to the next and that thought scared the hell out of me. I KING~
became his slave as I had to follow all his orders to keep my spot in the game. I
endangered in many ways and my health was at stake all in a bid to keep my
‘blesser’s’ eyes only on me. If he could cheat on his wife with me, what would stop
him from doing the same to me, like I had a say in anything. My life at the
university relied on the ‘blessings’ I got from him.

Truth be told, once you get down this road it’s hard to turn back but it was not too
late. I calculated my moves trying to find the best way to lay him down gently but
with every move I went two steps back. I failed to outsmart him early enough and
he beat me at my own game. I had to face my worst fear. He dropped me like a hot
potato for someone else who was ‘better’. I couldn’t fight his decision but
had to gather up my pride and move on. It was the most painful
experience ever but that was my reality. Like every side dish, there
was always a probability that I would be left untouched or thrown
away. This is my story and I had to gather up courage to spit it out no
matter how deep the wound is.

My only word of advice to every girl is that you should never sell
your dignity for money. You are way better that what meets the
eye. You’re strong and beautiful without any doubt. Aim to
be the best version of yourself and never the second-rate
version of someone else. Never let the sound of others’
opinions drown your inner voice. Never doubt yourself
and remember that the sky is not the limit because
there are footprints on the moon.

*Beloved reader please note that this article is based on
a research done to address the issue of ‘blessers’ and
names have been changed to protect the parties
involved. I hope you learn a thing or two from this. Don’t
hesitate to share similar stories using my contact details
and I ensure you that I will maintain anonymity.

#claimyourplace

#beboldforchange

BY DELIGHT CHITINGWIZA

dchitingwiza95@gmail.com

0778217505

LOVE IS LOVELY MATTERS OF THE HEART:
WAR IS UGLY
DID YOU KNOW?
Immature
love says, Love is a very beautiful thing and probably all the tertiary students have been
‘I love or are in a relationship. There are a very number of words used to describe
you love and terminology to explain some relationship experiences. There is a
because bunch of terms but i hope you learn and enjoy what’s on the menu.
I need
you’. Bae Ghosting
Mature
love says, This term is used by You might probably be hearing about this word for
‘I need nearly everyone to the first time but you will be more flabbergasted to
you refer to their better note that you fall victim to this practice more often
because half or their boyfriend than not. This is a practice of ending a personal
I love or girlfriend, but did relationship with someone by suddenly and without
you’. you know that this is explanation withdrawing from all forms of
an abbreviation. ‘BAE’ communication. You can be blocked or simply ignored
~ERICH FROMM~ is a shortening for on every frontier from Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp
Before Anyone Else and the normal calls. This is definitely a necessary evil
and it simply means especially if the person is too attached or controlling.
that person is more
important to you than Ride or die chick
any other person. I
guess that’s food for A "ride-or-die chick", in the hip hop culture, is a
thought and i will just woman willing to support her man and his illicit
drop it here. lifestyle despite how this might endanger or harm her.
However, this term has been adopted and is being
Bae Allowance implemented in many relationships, but is it worth it?
Everything is put on the line from your self-worth to
Quite a number of reputation all in the name of love. Supporting each
males won’t like this other is romantic but if someone loves you they won’t
but your girl needs expect you to sacrifice the smallest thing such as your
pampering now and happiness.
then from hairstyle to
even food. This term Co-habiting
refers to the amount
of money a guy should This term refers to the state of living together and
spend on his girlfriend having a sexual relationship without being married.
or the allowance she Quite a number of students are taking this risk and
should get usually moving in with their partners claiming that it saves
monthly to cater for costs which might not be a bad thing since ‘resources
her ‘girly stuff’. There
is no set amount or
percentage but it’s the
thought that counts.
Who needs a stingy
guy anyway?

are scarce’. ‘Practise makes perfect’ as some would sexual #beboldforchange
argue but do we stop and think about tomorrow. #claimyourplace
intercourse.
Sister or bro code Be on the lookout By delight Chitingwiza
ladies as you can fall
You have probably heard about this several times but prey to this and risk getting dchitingwiza95@gmail.com/0778217505
the number 1 rule of the girl or bro code, is that you pregnant or being infected with
should never date, flirt or bat eyelids with your STIs. This is pure witchcraft and i
friend’s ex. Why lose a good friendship over someone would never wish it on anyone even
who is probably playing the both of you? Yours truly my worst enemy, though i don’t have
has no comment on this and i will let you be the jury. one because life is too short for that.

Red flags Sexting

These mean a sign or warning of impending danger, Sexting is sending, receiving, or
disaster, or doom.” There are always red flags at the forwarding sexually explicit messages,
beginning of any relationship. They include lies, he is photographs or images, primarily
too controlling, promises always broken, you always between mobile phones. The term was
pay for everything and him only calling you when he is first popularized in the early 21st
drunk or wants sex. My brother or sister sometimes century, and is a portmanteau of sex
you have to run before it’s too late. and texting, where the latter is meant
in the wide sense of sending a text
Open relationship possibly with images.
Yours truly would have loved to say
This is probably the craziest thing i have ever heard. more on this issue but i have to leave
When both of you agree to be in an open relationship it here beautiful readers. Make sure
it means that you are both free to have sexual not to miss our next issue as we
relations with other people even when you’re dating. discuss more about relationships on a
It might be better than for your sweetheart to cheat very interesting topic. You don’t want
on you but you need to CONDOMISE because this to miss that. Love you and happy
puts you at higher risk. reading.

Stealthing

The cruellest revenge or practice anyone can ever
indulge in. Stealthing means the non-consensual
removal of the condom by the guy in the middle of

THE BEST THING

I NEVER HAD

Days matured into months and months into years but nothing, not even time can wash away memories of

that day. My mind rewinds like a cassette to play the song of that dilemma. A vivid picture of what happened

that day remains stuck at the back of my mind and nothing can brush it off. I can still hear his voice rising an

octave and blood splattered on the velvet coloured wall. Each day is a constant reminder of that and I haven’t

woken up from that nightmare.

William was an able-bodied man with a body men could kill to have and ladies could die for. He was muscular

and averagely tall with a clear resemblance of God’s perfect art. He was light-skinned, handsome and had

an Adam’s apple which completed the look. Judging by the cover, he was the intriguing novel I always wished

to read. Without any warning signs, we moved from friends to lovers. He definitely played his cards right and

made it out of the ‘friend zone’ pretty fast.

A year after we started dating he moved to Canada to further his studies and i was left alone and lonely.

Initially, it came as a blow but as time passed I got accustomed to the situation and disengaged myself from

the sorrow. For the four years, he was away our love grew tremendously to fulfil the age-old adage that

distance makes the heart grow fonder. I was unaware that fate in all its cunning devilry had positioned me

as a helpless pawn in its masterpiece game of chess called life. I was way deep in love to figure out any

warning signs or red flags. Love is really blind.

A spoken word is like a sparrow, once it escapes your orifice you can never

catch it. A few weeks after he jetted in, i

heard through grapevine that he cheated

on me whilst he was staying in one of the

most enticing places in the world. You

can’t believe everything you hear and at

the end of the day love conquers anything, I

thought. I brushed off the idea of him cheating on

me but once the reed of doubt began taking root in my

mind, I began to question his fidelity. I decided to ignore

him at every level of communication as my anger

simmered and stewed. I was literally ‘ghosting’ him. I

was so addicted to his love unknowingly that my heart

just let go and I took him back in.

Life bounced back to normal and everything was flowing

smoothly like a calm river. He proposed with a huge

twelve-carat custom made sparkler and how could I say no

to a man I loved so much that I prayed for him more than I

did for myself. We got married at a posh, intimate and out

of this world ceremony. We had initially planned to

honeymoon in Canada but he waltzed his way out of that by organising one “There was
for Zanzibar. I couldn’t care less where we would go as long as I was with him.
Judging by the way days flitted by, fate had planned our pleasure to be short- absolutely
lived. no need for
Our near perfect honeymoon flew by and we jetted back home. We started
our married life in style and we were hot and happening or so I thought. Just him to
after the honeymoon he had a business trip to Canada and I couldn’t go with explain
him as I had my own career to take care of. The intended two weeks
transformed into a month after which ‘he came back’. He was a completely anything”
different person from the one I had known for a greater part of my life. I knew
that there was something he was not telling me but I couldn’t point out what.
I struggled to set my mind straight as I salvaged possible contributing factors
and my thoughts ate me up. I kept my suspicions at bay until one day when
all hell broke loose. I was settling into my office to get the ball rolling when a
package was delivered. I tore off the wrapping to disclose the contents and
baby photos ushered me into the nightmare that was about to unfold. There
was a letter which stated that William was the baby’s father and with just one
glance at the photos I knew it was true. Everything started spinning in my
head and I could only watch as the world crumbled at my feet.
I pinched myself real hard to tear off some skin hoping it
was all a dream. I sweated profusely, became pale
and my lachrymal ducts produced enough tears to
make my eyes sore. I grabbed my framed
wedding photo and smashed it hard on
the floor. A God sent friend walked into
my office and calmed me down before
taking me home. Little did I know that
there was more drama waiting to unfold.
The moment I stepped into the house, I
saw something I struggle to explain even
now. He was stark naked and obviously
not alone. As hard as it was for me to
believe, he was in bed with his supposed
secretary utilising the whole day they
had to themselves whilst I was at
work. I scream so hard that I could
feel the pain in my chest. I was so
hurt more than I had ever been
before. I ran outside barely
affording to hold my tears and felt
like a used sanitary pad stuffed
into a trash bin.
He followed me outside with just a towel
round his waist trying to explain or ask for
forgiveness. There was absolutely no need for him to
explain anything since the photos of his dead ringer
and adorning just his birthday suit whilst in bed with
a woman explained it all. Before he could say
anything to me two policemen walked in with two
foreign looking ladies I had never seen in my entire

life. William was just standing with his mouth wide open, half naked and a more confused than ashamed
facial expression. After staring hard at the ladies for a while I identified the other one I had seen on the baby
photos delivered earlier that day. The other one was then identified as his fully wedded wife and they were
both from Canada. I couldn’t believe my ears more than I could actually believe that he cheated on me.
Before i could digest any of this, the police officers said that he was a wanted criminal in Canada for money
laundering and fraud. ‘Wake me when the movie ends,’ was all I could say amidst all this drama.
Without any hesitation, he admitted to everything. I couldn’t point out what was worse, him cheating on me
or the crimes he committed. I raised my now blotched face to look him in the eye when i heard a gunshot. I
saw blood oozing from his mouth, splattered on the wall and soiling the towel round his waist. He dropped
down dead like a log toppled over. His secretary-cum-mistress had shot him before finishing herself off. I felt
my whole world crushing at my feet and i knew i could not patch up the pieces. My fairy-tale had the worst
ending unlike Cinderella. I lost something i thought i held so tightly in my hand. My only joy was robbed from
me and i was left heartbroken. I can only find peace in telling myself that he was the best thing i never had,
a dream that never came to pass and a song never meant to be sung

BY DELIGHT CHITINGWIZA
dchitingwiza95@gmail.com

0778217505

How to style 3 ‘In order to be
winter wear irreplaceable
one must
Gone are the days when l used to put always be
anything warm in I found in my different’,
wardrobe, be it a red scarf, blue
gloves, yellow hat, with different Coco Chanel
colored stockings. Yes it’s now winter

BY PETRONELLA but our dressing should be clean, smart
and also matching, not dressing to kill.

Though they are some colors that blend well, going
for it is advisable as long as the dressing makes
you stay comfortable and feeling good. ‘BREAK
YOUR OWN AND TRY SOMETHING NEW” this winter
by making a difference in your style, just try
something new each day and making it a way of
life.

Must have this winter are:
 Scarf - In the middle of winter a scarf with a
bit of color and texture can help wake up your
look, especially with a black or gray coat. A
wool scarf has extra lightweight
and soft and they give your style
some depth.
 A must has light accessory to
brighten up the look.
Appropriate accessories
are a key to look good
no matter the
weather.

 A pair of boots and any warm comfortable shoe.
 Warm bottom trousers
 Essential leather jacket –always have a light

jacket on cooler days, avoid colors other than
black, brown, or gray for gents they are many
different styles of jackets to choose from.
 Cardigan – when it is cooler one can consider
wearing this as it is a light jersey.
 Sweatshirts with hoodies to fight winter cold
this semester.

Deciding on wearing a short dress a big long coat this type of style
brings out a nice Royalty wear and can be a smart formal if worn
with colors that blend depending on one’s favorite color.



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Murmur Not!!!

Murmuring is defined as a half-suppressed resentment or muttered complaint. We all remember, in
Fiddler on the Roof, Tovey’s verbal asides to God.
However, just as “a yawn [can be] a silent shout,” so murmuring can be much more than muted
muttering. The real “Addressee” of some of our murmuring is clearly the Lord, as when the people
complained against Moses. (See Ex. 16:8; 1 Ne. 16:20.) At least Tovey honestly acknowledged whom
he addressed.

Murmuring seems to come so naturally to the natural man. It crosses the scriptural spectrum of
recorded complaints. We need bread. We need water. (See Num. 21:5.) “Why did we ever leave
Egypt?” (See Num. 11:20.) “Why did we ever leave Jerusalem?” (See 1 Ne. 2:11.) Most ironically, the
coming forth of more scripture from God was to cause murmuring. (See 2 Ne. 29:8.)

An early scriptural instance of murmuring involved Cain’s offering to the Lord, illustrating how our
intentions are at least as important as our deeds. Cain was “wroth” that Abel’s offering was
acceptable but not his. Sometimes, brothers and sisters, we, too, worry if someone else seems to
be more favoured than we. Worse still, we want to be accepted of the Lord—but on our terms, not
His!

A basic cause of murmuring is that too many of us seem to expect that life will flow ever smoothly,
featuring an unbroken chain of green lights with empty parking places just in front of our
destinations!

In its extremity, murmuring reflects not only the feelings of the discontented, but also the feelings
of the very conflicted.

0“And [yet] they did not come unto Jesus with broken hearts and Contact Marshal On:
contrite spirits, but they did curse God, and wish to die.”
In His parable of the vineyard workers, Jesus noted of disciples how +263 77 600 3261
those who worked from the first hour, having “borne the burden and
heat of the day,” murmured because they received the same wages as
those who worked only the last hour. (See Matt. 20:11–12.) We beggars
are so concerned with our entitlements.
In pondering these and various other examples of murmuring, several
other things become obvious.

First, the murmurer often lacks the courage to express openly his
concerns. If the complaint concerns a peer, the murmurer seldom
follows Jesus’ counsel, “Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against
thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall
hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.” (Matt. 18:15.)
Second, murmurers make good conversational cloak holders. Though
picking up no stones themselves, they provoke others to do so.

Third, while a murmurer insists on venting his own feelings, he regards
any response thereto as hostile. (See 2 Ne. 1:26.) Furthermore,
murmurers seldom take into account the bearing capacity of their
audiences.

Fourth, murmurers have short memories. Israel arrived in Sinai, then
journeyed on to the Holy Land though they were sometimes hungry and
thirsty. But the Lord rescued them, whether by the miraculous
appearance by quail or by water struck from a rock. (See Num. 11:31;
Ex. 17:6.) Strange, isn’t it, brothers and sisters, how those with the
shortest memories have the longest lists of demands! However, with
no remembrance of past blessings, there is no perspective about what
is really going on.

Murmuring can also be noisy enough that it drowns out the various
spiritual signals to us, signals which tell us in some cases to quite
soaking ourselves indulgently in the hot tubs of self-pity! Murmuring
over the weight of our crosses not only takes energy otherwise needed
to carry them but might cause another to put down his cross altogether.
Besides, brothers and sisters, if we were not carrying so much else, our
crosses would be much lighter. The heaviest load we feel is often from
the weight of our unkept promises and our unresolved sins, which press
down relentlessly upon us. In any genuine surrendering to God, one
says, “I will give away all my sins to know thee.” (Alma 22:18.) To Whom
shall we give our sins? Only Jesus is both willing and able to take them!
Finally, no murmurers are permitted to see so much more. Ancient
Israel was once compassed about with “a great host” of hostile horses
and chariots. Elisha counselled his anxious young servant, “Fear not: for

they that be with us are more than they that be with
them.” The prophet then prayed that the Lord would
“open” the young man’s eyes, “and he saw: and,
behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of
fire round about Elisha”! (2 Kgs. 6:14–17.)

Elisha’s counsel can help Church members today to
silence our murmuring. Regardless of how things seem,
or come to seem, in troubled times, “They that be with
us are more than they that be with them.” My brothers
and sisters, if our lips are closed to murmuring, then
our eyes can be opened. I so pray for us all in the holy
name of Jesus Christ, Amen

Mthokozisi Tshimken Mahlangu

tshimkengodonga@gmail.com.com

0773213693/071825625

STAR OF THE MONTH

Our star of the month
is Tariro Jabangwe a
vibrant basketball
player. She is also an
athlete, plays soccer
just as well as she
plays basketball. Tariro
is a 2.2 student doing
BSIM. For the just
ended ZUSA
tournament she got
silver for soccer, 1gold
and 2 bronze medals
respectively. Besides
participating at CUT
she was once in
Victoria Falls for the
half marathon held by
Econet and won
bronze medal. Tariro
never seize to amaze
since she also played
in the women's super
league playing for
cyclone stars.

"LIFE IS WHAT

YOU MAKE

IT"...

Tariro Jabangwe

Let us take this moment to showcase the talent of one of HOT ISSUE
our own, Leornard Simbarashe Barwe, known by most by
the name Da Vinci, a level 4:2 student doing fine art from Exhibition on 31 May
Victoria Falls. 13:00pm in Eastlea
Let’s hear more from him 19 Glenara Ave
Q. When did you discover ur love 4 art? Harare
A. I just started drawing as a hobby but my first lessons in
art were at CUT. "Be yourself,
Q. What motivated you to be an artist since people say follow your heart
"being an artist does not pay"? and passion"
A. I just followed my passion so to me, I feel blessed to
actually do what I love as a profession. Leornard
Q. What is your inspiration? Simbarashe Barwe
A. Other great artists who make and produce world class
artworks, nature & our connection to it as humans. VISION
Q. What are your future plans?
A. Work at an animation company for experience & then
commence my own productions & a design studio
Q. What is your vision?
A. To be a great animator & to see the art industry get the
recognition it deserves
Q. What are the challenges you face as an artist at CUT?
A. Limited resources to fully practice & get ready for the
industry
Q. What advice would you give to other artists out there?
A. Have a sketch book & use it, practice every day because
art is more practical & that’s means you have to produced
good quality art

See other drawings next page…

BY A.J

TRADE

HONEY LEMON

THE LAUGH JURGEN

Drugs
Sex
Life

On Wednesday 2 May the cut peer educators held
their annual drug abuse awareness campaign under
the theme Drug free lives, healthy lives. They held a
road show and march from campus to the Chinhoyi

Civic centre park. Many stakeholders were in
attendance including the Ministry of Health and child

welfare, Council, Saywhat and Local drug support
groups. The event was lit with much pomp and fun
fare and dance also injected life into the event. A lot
of local youths and students thanked the organisers
for such an educational and lifesaving program…

Enerst Mafukidze

Peer

educators

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