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The BYO STORY
November 2020 Edition an online magazine

COVER STORY

Chef Davin Masuku

SPORTS UP CLOSE
VusaWMITkHhaya
Nelson Madida



EDITOR’S NOTE

REMEMBER TO SAY THANK YOU
Many at times when we walk through life, we face challenges, triumph
and we totally forget that after everything has been said and done, we are
still alive and have another chance at experiencing life. We forget to do
an act of Thanksgiving and to be Thankful. One thing that most of us, if
not all, can attest to is that life is so unpredictable and very short. 2020
showed us flames. The whole world came to a stand still. The fact that
you are reading this note means that God spared your life and gave you
another chance at life. Be thankful. We are living on borrowed time. Use
it wisely.
There is always something to be thankful for. You are alive. You can
breathe properly, your body is not in pain, you have a roof over your
head, you have clothes to wear, water to drink, food, someone to talk to,
all your body parts are intact, you can still feel, touch and see. The list is
endless.
As we approach the festive season , let’s approach it with so much grati-
tude in our hearts. Take time to thank someone in your life. It could be
because of what they did for you and or just their presence in your life.
Write a note to them. Call them. Buy them a gift. Count your blessings.
Pray.
We all know that life is way too short so lets enjoy this season that we are
getting into responsibly. Do not drink and drive.
……stay safe….wear your mask….sanitize. Together we can beat
Covid 19.

CONTENTS PAGE

ARTS HUB BUSINESS HUB
-ARTIST OF THE MONTH -Chef Bae’s Eatery
Memory Zikhali Nobuhle -Launch of Pus Size Clothing
-MEET THE MUSICIAN -Sanguine Femi
Rudo Nyoni -Opulent Allure
-Gesh 23 Productions
MODEL OF THE MONTH
Meluleki Sikhosana

LIFESTYLE COVER STORY
-BE INSPIRED -Chef Davin Masuku
Benedicta Madambi SPORTS
-WOMEN IN ACTION -Nelson Madida
Barbara Nyathi
-UP CLOSE & PERSONAL
Vusa Mkhaya

WRITER’S HUB
-SHORT STORY
Lesley Moyo
-POETESS
Vongai Mujakachi
-AUTHOR OF THE
MONTH
Tshakalisa Dube

FOUNDER OF OPULENT ALLURE

Amanda Lindelwa Dube, is a flight attendant by profession, who later on became a wardrobe stylist, makeup
artist and founder of Opulent Allure. She is based in Bulawayo.
I started exploring makeup by applying it on my face, watching makeup tutorials on YouTube and also prac-
ticing on my friends faces. It later on became therapeutic to me as I enjoyed doing it and then decided to turn
this passion into a business.
When it comes to marketing my business, I always make sure i create different looks and upload them on my
You tube channel, IGTV and Instagram page. This has been my marketing tool since day one and it works
well for my business.
This industry has allowed me to rub shoulders with a lot of people and creatives and it has also enlightened
me and broadend my mind when it comes to creating other business ideas. I would love to own my own
beauty line that caters for African skin.
I had the privilege of being featured in the GQ magazine in 2019 on their December edition. I worked with
Sozinio Fashion house, Gee-Factors Summer Fashion drive in 2019 l, just to name a few.
One of the challenges that one faces when they are in business is that , you can knock on certain doors and
they are never opened for you. When you experience such, you just have to keep moving and keep knocking.
One day a certain door will open.

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BLESSED QUEEN MOYO l grew up in a boarding school set up so l can say

through that l did not have much of social life. Holidays
will be in Pumula South here in Bulawayo.l don’t have
much of friends so that limited me in going out or whatev-
er things that other girls or kids could do as a teenager.
I’m studying tourism and hospitality in great Zimbabwe
university in Masvingo. The degree has more in it than just
traveling and meeting deferent types of guests. It teaches
you to have a good heart, kindness, Petience and to appre-
ciate all mankind

Honestly l enjoy doing music and if there is one thing
that no one can take away from me it’s my voice “hayi ndi
Blessed shame”. The industry is hard but giving up is nev-
er. Major highlights is my first song ever to be dropped to
the world Phumelela. The song sounds new everytime l
listen to it and it really is the voice of the
voiceless. I also did a cover song beautiful ndozvandiri
and was featured by Fish F Ndaramu. The song was origi-
nally by Tamy Moyo and through the message it has l was
inspired to bring it on again 2020. I recently dropped an
Amapiano track titled Stok’swidi which was a shock to me
personally and my fans because l wasn’t thinking l could
pull amapiano. So l just realized that being an artist is be-
ing diverse, and that’s what l want to give Bulawayo.

I also featured Lamas Elz in a song Bantu bani available
on SoundCloud , audio Mack and more. Lastly l did a song
Survive featuring Shuza drums you can find it in stores.
Modeling l started last year which was a trial l can say. I
had a lot of people asking me am l a model, telling me you
got the body and was like ok let me try it and boom was
second princess of Tellzim masvingo. 2020 l haven’t done
anything because of covid 19 plus work.
l love clothes and also love looking good. I appreciate all
styles and l love putting together to give a phenomenal
look.
Future plans is to collaborate with big people in and
outside Zimbabwe as well as to create a clothing label and
aswel as to release more music as possible

Youtube (Tyniesmart)
Instagram (tyniesmart the Queen)
Facebook tyniesmart the Queen

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Album coming out on
the 17th of December

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ARTIST 0F THE MONTH

name a few, Working with
IYASA, working with UMOJA
CFC,Chipawo, Almasi Theater
Memory Zikhali Nobuhle watch on this day. Instead of watch- company,Indoni College of
ing through the windows, me and the Music Harare, working with
I was born in Phelandaba hospital other kids decided to go inside. That’s Zims best musicians such as
in Bulawayo Zimbabwe and at- when it all started. They were dancing Tanga wekwa Sandoz, Jah
tended Manyewu primary school pansula and Bra Rich was choreo- prayzer, Babaharare, Wanai &
and Northlea High school. My graphing for a performance they were the Blue band.
childhood was normal. I guess going to have at Bulawayo theater in The Arts industry has changed
grew up with both parents and a few months. Somehow they were or should l say it has developed
my siblings. I was a fun and happy not doing the dance correctly but me more. Back in the days peo-
child. I am an Artist, dancer, sing- and the other kids kept copying at the ple appreciated quality more,
er/backing vocalist, writer, poet, back so Bra Rich sported me and said I now people will higher you
percussionist, marimba and mbira should come show them the dance and not because you are good but
player, choreographer and actress. that’s how l found myself being part because you are cheap and this
I started art very young, OMG I of IYASA and 2 years later I started has damaged the industry.
loved dancing. I would dance touring with them. I haven’t been back home in
everywhere at parties, weddings It was like a dream and flying for the Bulawayo for almost 8 years
invited or not, danced at home and first time was a little bit scary. I still now but from what I see we
during roadshows. My mum says don’t like flying even though I have are still way behind in appre-
they discovered I loved dancing been in a plan more than 50 times. ciating our own. Harare has
when I was 2 years old. We were I had never seen so many white people done a good job in showing
at church and l stood up and just in a room before. The food and their us that they will support each
started dancing and since then I culture was the highlight for me. I have other even even if the music
have been on my feet. been to more than 12 countries as a is not that great. We need to
Brenda Fassie has always been my dancer, actress and singer. I have per- get to a point where we realize
inspiration. Every time she released formed in Theaters, Festivals, concerts, that times have changed and
an album, we made sure we got it. Circus shows and many other events. therefore we have to move with
My big break was when I joined Japan was my first most memorable the times.
IYASA between 2007 and 2008 performance. It was my first carnival We need to improve our
and it wasn’t planned . It hap- match where we performed along the marketing strategies and move
pened that one day I was home streets and it was amazing. The second with the times. We are stagger-
and as usual IYASA has always had memorable performance was when I ing behind.
their rehearsals at Entumbane hall took part in the first Zimbabwe has I am studying in Germany and
which is like 2minutes away from got Talent show. I didn’t win but the that’s were my whole focus is
our house, so I could hear their experience was amazing. My very first at.
drums and l decided to go and Circus show performance in Germany Back home Talent is everything
was great. The best feeling in life is do- if you use it well it can take you
ing what you love and watching people places but what I learnt when
enjoy what you present and to see the I came here was education is
appreciation afterwards. everything. Talent is an added
My career highlights were just to advantage. if you want to be

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based in Europe and to have a very good job then Education is the best option.
Favorite saying is, “If you have a Desire continue to Refire until you Acquire your Desire”.
Doing what I love, having passion and believing in myself keeps me going.
My life has always been out there, but l would say I recently shocked myself too with how intelligent l am. I
have always known that I was a bit different but did not know to what level but books have given me a chance
to get to know myself even more. I challenged myself and went back to class to do my O level here in
Germany.
My target is to get a Degree and hopeful one day a Masters. I will still be involved in the arts part-time also
publishing my poetry and pushing my YouTube channel.
If i was to advice my younger self, I would tell her to be more serious with school and keep reminding her
how important education is and that it is the only thing that no one can take away from you.
My advice is Talent is not enough. Educate yourself and be competent in whatsoever you do. Whether you
want to specialise in dance choreography, in writing,filming, in acting, in playing instruments or music get
yourself a certificates to prove that you are qualified for the job because in some countries they will not high-
er you because you are Talented but because you are qualified. Your talent is seen as an added advantage and
experience for the job and you also won’t be relying on one income.

Facebook : Memory Zikhali Nobuhle
Instagram : zikhalinobuhle
Youtube ; Simply Me

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Music has a healing power. It has the hopeless and hope that song
ability to take people out of them- did just that.Well for most of
selves for a few hours. My name is my songs they’re quite personal,
Rudo Nyoni and this is my story. like my latest single “Choose”
I come from a musical family, my dad I wrote it about a guy I real-
used to be in a band in his early 20’s ly liked but unfortunately we
and my mum was a singer at church, shared different beliefs and ex-
so music was a big part of my life. My pectations concerning relation-
music teacher identified my gift that’s ships so it ended before it really
when I started my vocal training in began. In the song I talk about
grade 6 and continued in high school the choice I had to make.
till upper 6.I did classical music and I’ve done several fashion shows
was a soloist. After high school I did and worked with brands such as
a lot of cultural shows and festivals, Edgars, PPC Zimbabwe, Econet,
fashion shows, where I would sing Femina Garments, Delta and
and model at the same time
My music is soul and I fuse it some- Rudo Nyoni
times with deep house and jazz and
rnb. Basically my target audience
are mostly those with a taste of a fu-
sion of European/African vibe, so it’s
mostly those overseas and in South
Africa that have responded well but
of late the local market is being so
receptive. From my own projects I’ve
released 5singles then with other art-
ists about 4singles
My favorite song has to be
“Survivor” I wrote it for cancer
survivors and those who were
still fighting the disease. I’m
really passionate about giving ##
hope to those who feel

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local designers. Also I’m the programs manager for Sisters Next Gen
an initiative that is focused on training young females in music busi-
ness, recording and production, sound engineering, radio, djing and
podcast.
God inspires me, I know it sounds cliché but He literally drops songs
into my heart. My other inspirations are my mum who always be-
lieves in me n the vision
Locally- I would want to work with Tammy Moyo, Janet Manyowa,
Novuyo Seagirl, Thandi Bhala and Internationally- Tori Kelly, H.e.r,
Lauren Diagle A girl can dream right!
Twitter: @RudoAmormusic
Instagram: @rudoamormusic
Facebook: @rudoamormusic
Youtube Acc:, 1. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2crinEh-
g55nIrHkgNnisCw
2. smarturl.it/ChooseRudoAmor 3. https://t.co/HMDzZYjse2 sound-
cloud
4. https://t.co/Yxiz32gHaq audiomack
5. https://t.co/TGRrmWJq71 Audiomack
6. https://t.co/F8dQapIWVG tunebubble
7. Watch “Skaiva feat.Rudo Nyoni – It’s Love (Original Mix)
https://t.co/WJVSr8BM9T
8. At The Rock- Choose performance
https://YouTube.be/_YuCO-oCik
9. linktr.ee/rudo_amor 10. https://about.me/rudoamor

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Gesh 23 Productions

Gesh 23 productions is a produc- have partners namely Percy Soko,
tion house that focuses on doing Nothando Moyo, Charmaine Mu-
film, documentaries, music vid- dawu, Solomon Mandaza and Col-
eos, series and everything that leen Sambo.
has to do with TV and film pro- I grew up in Tshabalala, then
duction. We started off in Kasi moved to South Africa when I was
by promoting records, and doing 15 years old. I am currently back
gigs. We were the first to bring Dj home in Bulawayo. Growing up,
Tira in Zimbabwe and we were everyone around me thought I was
also the first to fill up Bulawayo going to become a soccer player
drive in. but God had other plans for me. I
My name is Marshal Mpofu and I used to do drama and imbube at
am the founder and the majority school and I believe that’s where
shareholders of the company. I my passion for tv was birthed.

The first film that we did that our films can be played on DSTV. We
was Scars and it was writ- want our work to be known all over Afri-
ten by John Mabuyani. ca and the world.
We also shoot a series Covid 19 affected us a lot. We had to stop
called Mandla, season working on production and that caused
one and we will be com- us to be way behind our schedule. We are
mencing with season 2 slowly and surely getting back on our feet.
soon. We were nominat- During lockdown we mainly focused on
ed at the BAA and two of editing.
our artists, Donna N and 2021 will be a great year for us and we
Charmaine Mudawu were have other productions on the pipe line
nominated under the cat- that we will be working on. Stay tuned.
egory of best actors.
We work hand in hand
with Rock Media Films
and Solomon Mandaza

is the founder. I am also a gesh23productions
shareholder along side Col-
leen Sambo and Percy Soko..
Our film Scars will be aired
on Zbc and we will advice
on the time and slot. Our
main focus as a production
house is new talent. We
need to see new and upcom-
ing artists growing and ma-
turing in their craft.
One of our greatest wishes is

MODEL

OF THE

MONTH

I’m 22years old and I’ve been modeling for 1 and a half within a period of 1year I managed to win 3
years. I developed a passion for modelling when I was good titles and I am looking forward to com-
in high school. It so happened that i did a couple of peting for Mr Zimbabwe.
shoots which ended up being advertised on the school “Yes, modeling has been a challenge especial-
website and billboard. By then I wasn’t a professional ly for guys,” said Meluleki. There are a lot of
model but it was something that I always wanted to stereotypes against male models. People say
do. So from those pictures I realized how great those modeling is for women not men. Some say
pictures looked and how great they were and decided it’s for masculine guys, he added. Men haven’t
to go to a modeling academy. also been given equal pageantry opportunities
I therefore enrolled in a class of about 15 to 20 models as most of the pageants are for women. You’ll
at Fingers academy in 2018 September and graduated find out that out of hundreds of pageants in a
in 2019 February. Two months later I managed to get year only 3 would be open for male models.
involved in Miss Nust modeling competition. I was an The other hiccup in the industry especially to
escort by then. I later on participated in Mr and Mrs I myself comes with the difficulty of balancing
am Africa and managed to walk away as Mr personali- my school work with modeling.
ty. A week later, I contested for The Face of Mr Lupane Modeling has got a lot of opportunities, some
State University (LSU) and Ms LSU where i won the of them being internationally recognized. You
title and because ‘The Face of LSU.’ My reign ended in get to travel a lot and confidence build up as
June 2020. I’m also the first Prince of Face of Byo. So well as education especially when you get to be
questioned in the judgement process. It means
Meluleki Sikhosana. that one needs to read and know a lot of things,
be it politics, social, economic or environmen-
tal issues. It needs one to gather their facts well.
My advice to those who want to join the mod-
eling industry is that “don’t doubt yourself, be
confident and don’t be afraid of what people
would say about you. Discover yourself as
modeling is also an art of expressing yourself ”

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CHEF BAE’S EATERY

THE BIRTH OF CHEF BAE
It was during lockdown when we were all locked up in our houses
and everything was closed down and at a stand still where I told
myself that I will do what I am passionate about (cooking) and
perfect my gift. I would cook and post on Facebook, Instagram
and other cooking pages on Social Media. It is then that people
started following and showing interest in my meals. I would also
share few recipes and it is also during this time that people started
calling me ‘Chefbae’ because I also love fashion suits.
Before I knew it, the name grew to become a brand. There is a
Sebastian Mqondisi Ncube shop that I always wanted since 2018, but every time I would
[How I started my Business?] apply to occupy that shop, I would get turned down for different
Chef baes Eatery is a business that was reasons. I took a chance with the help of Mazhandu Capital Con-
born during lockdown. I have been in nect founded by Kelvin Mazhandu and the shop got approved and
the Hospitality Industry for the past we had a successful launch on the 30th of October 2020 and we
13years. I started as a cleaner at a place started trading on the 2nd of November 2020. The shop is inside
called Cascades Pool lounge in 2007. I the Old Stock Exchange Building, No 17 Diagonal and Pritchard
worked my way up and became a waiter. Street, Newtown.
I started cooking because we were short
staffed and I found myself doing 3-4jobs
at the same time i.e. waiter, cook, bar- What inspired me
man and I was promoted to be a manag- Back in 2008, the gentleman who used to be my manager had the
er within two years. following qualifications; more than 20years experience in Restau-
Before I knew it, i was practically run- rant setting up, qualified chef, barman and owned a number of
ning the whole establishments doing restaurants. He would show me just once on how to make some-
orders, stock take, hiring, firing, training thing and when I try it out, I would twist it a bit and it would taste
staff, designing Menus, etc. In the year better than what he would have shown me until customers would
2010, I bought my first Coffee Shop in come and specifically request that I make food for them and by
Little Falls which I named Divine Fancy then I was just a waiter.
Meals. Unfortunately, the area was not so So the passion and love for cooking grew from there. I would get
busy and that led me to sell the shop in so much fulfillment and pleasure seeing people enjoying whatever
2012. food I would have prepared. With time, I would just get recipes
In 2013, I partnered with my brother in from Books, TV cooking programs and I would add a bit of twist
Law and we opened Café D Vine which resulting in the outcome being totally different and the taste
was my second shop. I gained lots of would be divine.
experience in running that restaurant. I I love saying that food should scream “eat me, eat me” when you
resigned after 8years to focus on my own finish dishing up. I love color, so if anything is not colorful or
shop/business. It is during that time that fancy then I didn’t make it…

I started Divine Fancy Events and Cater-
ing services which was specializing on
Events, Corporate functions, Weddings,
etc.
Due to unseen and unavoidable cir-
cumstances, we had to close down Café
D Vine in 2016 and focus on the cater-
ing Company which was focusing on
providing services in different training
facilities, hospitals and Clinics in Vaal
(Sebakeng area).

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Difficulties that I faced Vision/ Future Plans
Well, starting and running a business is When I first started, I was cooking from home and delivering
not always an easy thing. It is all exciting to office parks and work employees around malls who had
when you have things figured out in your limited time to go and buy lunch during their breaks. We saw
head, when you have a million dollar plan a target market within office parks as people were working and
in your head and when all your plans the vision was to set up Cafes and restaurants within office
are written down but it is always an issue buildings to specifically cater for the corporate. We are plan-
when it is execution time. It becomes ning on growing that brand while opening Cafes all over South
worse after you have established your Africa and eventually across borders. The main goal is Fran-
business and now you have to wait for chising (Chefbae’s Eatery).
clients to come and buy your product. It Inspirational talk
is then that you have respect and appreci- Being a Christian, the Bible speaks about ‘A man’s gift opening
ation of people who have survived 5years doors for him, and bringing him before great man’ –Proverbs
and more in business and are making 18:16
profits. If you believe you have a gift, work on it and perfect it in every
After my first shop, I didn’t make any given opportunity. The day you will cross paths with an op-
profit but I was actually funding the busi- portunity and you have been working on your gift, it will be a
ness even after a year. Fortunately, I got turnaround in your life…
someone who wanted to buy the shop/ Everyone is gifted with something, just identify your gift.
business without even asking for books
or finding out if the business was making Your gift + Passion + Hard work = Success
money or not. I learnt a few things from After identifying your gift, put value in it so that you don’t en-
my first shop. I learnt that the location of rich others while your life remains the same.
the business, doing research and market- There is a time I was doing a job that could have been done
ing are the most paramount things when by 4people but I was getting paid a salary of one. Back then
starting any business. I didn’t mind because that pushed me to learn more, acquire
I also leant that it is very important to more knowledge and perfect my gift. Two years down the line, I
have proper signed documents and part- opened my first shop right behind my boss’s establishment and I
nership agreements when getting into was his competition. All this happened through the knowledge
any kind of business partnership because and learning which I acquired while being overworked and
verbal agreements or letting things slide underpaid. I could have complained or quit but I chose to learn
because you are in partnership with and sharpen my gift.
friends or family, will always come back God in Business
to bite you later on. I am a Spiritual person and a strong believer so I put God in
everything that I do and every plan that I have. He says that he
will bless the work of my hands so I believe that for God to bless
you, you need to do any kind of work with your hands. We had
our successful launch on the 30th of November and Chefbae’s
Eatery is in business now and we trust in God for the growth
of the business and its success. So far since we have opened, the
support and response from people have been so overwhelm-
ing and feedback of our service and good food has just been a
cherry on top.
I have been getting inquires and we have hosted few events in
our shop and we have a few more including End of year func-
tions from different companies who have already booked our
shop.

For Good Food, Great Environment, Great venue for any event,
Chefbae Eatery is your preferred choice and we do not just
serve food but give an unforgettable experience…

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Personal Profile Msc in Banking and financial eco-
My name is Richard T Ncube nomics at NUST.
and l am running a stationery MAIN PRODUCT LINE
supply business in Bulawayo All stationery supplies and paper
under the name raw material .
Gatelot stationery supplies. My CLIENTELE
business is located at number King George ,Masuku Primary
219 second floor Cnr Herbert School , Pelandaba Primary School,
Chitepo and Setshanke
L.Takawira Byo . Secondary School in Nkayi etc
EXPERIENCE Amongst the Banks as Gatelot we
l have a banking experience of also supply Zb bank Jason Moyo
12 years. l worked as an RBZ and we also supply Zapalala
officer from 2008 to 2012 and supermarket amongst the other
then joined small supermarkets we supply.
Zb bank in 2012 and resigned Where we want to go.
in December 2019 to fully con- We want to expand our business
centrate on my business. and concentrate on manufacturing
EDUCATIONAL PROFILE of books and other stationery
l am a holder of Honours De- materials and do our branded sta-
gree in Finance and Invest- tionery for the supply nationally
ments from NUST and cur- and regionally at large .
rently completing my

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THE LAUNCH OF PLUS SIZE CLOTHING LINE

Person behind the brand is Nomagugu Ndlovu affectionately known as
Noma. I am a plus size lady who loves fashion and likes to look good.
The brand came about because fashion shops and clothing lines don’t
really cater for the plus size. If they do their designs are not so nice or
trendy like for the normal woman. By starting this brand and soon
opening the boutique I am offering an exclusive experience for the plus
size shopper.

Not waiting till we find space for the boutique I decided to just launch
the brand so that we get to be known and start our brand and supplying
the plus size clothes as well. The launch was a success, we invited dif-
ferent ladies from different walks of life. The plus size ladies were very
excited about the launch and wished the boutique to open soon because
this is a gap in the market that they have been waiting for. Amongst
those who graced the occasion were former beauty queen Nolwazi who
was the queen of Miss True African Queen.
The face of the brand Plus You is also former Miss Plus Size Universe
2018 – 2019 who was the one show casing the clothes we’ve designed so
far.

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SANGUINE

FEMI

The newly established brand is a combination of confidence and
Quality !! The brand name ‘Sanguine Femi’ in other terms relates to
an optimistic Female which further looks into empowering females to
wearing outfits that they derive confidence from and feel optimistic
about anything revolving them.
Sanguine Femi also seeks to offer good quality outfits to ladies of all
sizes and shapes at incredibly affordable prices as this has been noted in
the past few months of its operations said Jemima Mandemwa, brand
owner also holding the title Miss Super Globe Africa amongst other
titles in the modeling industry.
My inspiration to start a clothing line got derived from my willingness
to explore my entrepreneurial skills in combination with my love for
confidence building not only within myself but amongst every amazing
human being l meet every single day.
As the brand owner,l wouldn’t call my love for fashion an instant feel-

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ing, but something l wake up to that makes me feel excited and further
share the excitement with other females. Hence l would prefer calling
myself a stylist more than a designer!!
Sanguine Femi works with all sizes, shapes and different races as this is
reflected by the 6 recruited brand ambassadors.
“What you wear determines how you feel, and how you feel will fur-
ther determine how you carry out yourself throughout the day ! So as a
brand owner l want to be a part of people s lives and impact their day to
day performances be it at work,school or anywhere else.
Senguine Femi has already gained recognition in other provinces like
Midlands, Harare ,Mat South ,Mat North amongst others within its 3
months of operation and it’s still taking up space within the fashion in-
dustry.
Now the plan is to gain recognition globally and the first step towards
this is to create chain stores and grow in the market through increased
market share.

At the meantime there ain’t
any partners or investors
but with time I am look-
ing forward to engaging
potential stakeholders to-
wards the growth of the
brand.
I’m yet to host season-
al fashion shows around
the country but firstly I’m
working on launching the
brand next year in April,
therefore it’s totally some-
thing to look forward to,
added Jemima.

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BE INSPIRED

Benedicta Madambi

“I was born and raised in Bulawayo before I went to Harare for school at the University of Zimbabwe, where
I spent three years studying sociology. I cannot really say I liked it, I mean the degree because I didn’t under-
stand philosophy and all those long passages that I had to read. However, I always say that I went to school
not to learn about sociology only but to grow as a person as I acquire skills on how to live in the social world
and also in the corporate world. I realized this after I had finished school when I went out there into the
world. Also, it teaches cognitive skills, life lessons and how to behave around people. So I did three years of
University and I didn’t even know what kind of job I was supposed to do with that kind of degree.
I have worked with (WPF) World Food Programme under World Vision. I was lucky because the first time I
started working I was with such a big organization. It was a very huge leap for me and I quickly understood
what I was supposed to do and that is humanitarian work. I learned how to carry out surveys as I would talk
to people and i traveled a lot. I discovered that I actually love traveling as it helped me learn more about new
cultures beliefs due to meeting different people from different walks of life.
I have grown to understanding human nature since my university days. I fancy myself as a counselor, under-
standing human nature and discovering what really bothers people. To me identifying a problem in some-
one’s story is not a hustle. It is my passion and can I say it’s God given because I didn’t need to study psychol-
ogy in order for me to be able to do it.
I would like to work for (UN) United Nations and it’s because I now have a passion for what I do and a better
understanding. I would also like to travel a lot. I don’t wish to be stationed in one place. I want to travel the
world and learn new things, languages, cultures and understand humans from all over around world. Even
after surviving an almost fatal accident it has not deterred my passion for the road.”

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Barbara Kamba Nyathi March of 2017 and ever since
then I have collaborated with
others on 4 other books. I have
written 4 other books on my
own, recently finished 1 book
and also wrote 8 children’s
books. The latest book will be
launched early next year. My eb-
ooks are available at Maranatha
Publications and we print on de-
mand too. I am also the founder
and editor of Bold
Dialogue e-magazine.

Growing up in Matshobana in a Bold Dialogue was born out of
family of three, I went to Gampu a desire and passion for women
Primary School and later on proceed- empowerment (from the
ed to Mpopoma High School. I had a bedroom to the boardroom)
happy, fun, and explorative childhood, not forgetting the males in our
we played a lots with my friends, lives because empowered men
games like umatshayana, ara and empower women. We offer
ingqobe. I was a very curious child coaching and psychotherapeutic
growing up and my mother services, workshops on various
instilled in me the passion for subjects that impact women and
reading. I remember wanting to sing holistic team transformation
in the choir at high school but my training for corporates.
croaking voice which also turns husky We have a mentorship program
when I attempt to sing, cost me a ca- for young women and we also
reer in the music industry. have our magazine that comple-
As an avid reader that I am, I only ments the work that we are
started writing in 2017. The immense doing.

emotional pain of losing my moth- I am a psychotherapist, child and
er drove me to seeking catharsis in sport psychologist mainly be-
writing. My first book was written in cause of my psychology

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qualification. My love is in eclectic psychotherapy which means when
I practice I use a mix of Gestalt, play, art and clay forms of therapy.
As an inspirational speaker, I speak mostly at women empowerment
conferences, holistic transformational events and many other events
which include corporate and private ones.
As a lifestyle and wellness coach I offer holistic coaching to clients so
that they live in alignment and in their full purpose. Helping people
rise above life circumstances and become the best versions of
themselves.
Being passionate not only about my country but with the whole conti-
nent of Africa. So I collaborate with fellow Africans which means my
clients are spread all across Africa. I have partners in Namibia, Nige-
ria, Ghana, and Uganda. I am also the in-house psychotherapist for
Namibia Flying Labs, a coaching partner with Ugandan, Secure The
Bag Africa and art therapist for Nigerian SDGs Artivism Writivism.
I also have other local partnerships and collaborations with MAGs,
Heart and Soul radio and Bliss by Sharon.
Not everything is done at once so my days are filled with various ac-
tivities and I allow myself to rest and still enjoy the fruits of my hard
work. Prioritizing and executing individual tasks is key. I don’t multi
task. I believe that’s an unproductive way and excuse not to complete
work or perform to excellence. Following a priority list is key for my
balance. That applies to both work and personal life.
.
I am at peace in nature, so Matopo Hills would be my favorite hiding
place and I also love history which make the Khami ruins my second
go to place. I also have a passion for food so finding places which offer
soul food is my other vice.

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barbara kamba-nyathi

2020 MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMAN IN ZIMBABWE
ZIMBABWE WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
WINNER 2020

about Barbara Kamba-Nyathi is a psychotherapist, lifestyle
barbara and wellness coach, inspirational speaker, best
selling author, mediator, child and sport
psychologist.  She is the founder and CEO of Bold
Dialogue and the editor of Bold Dialogue
magazine.  Barbara is a Tony Elumelu Foundation
alumni, Cherie Blair Foundation alumni, Namibia
FlyingLabs in-house psychotherapist and interim
director. Barbara is a brand ambassador for
Maranatha Publications. She is also the country
chapter head for First Class On Your Becoming
Namibia and Zimbabwe, and a two times TEDx
speaker.
Barbara is a catalyst for holistic transformation,
empowerment, and regeneration.  She is an
intuitive healer who assists people to regenerate
after deep emotional wounding, personal and
professional loss and life changes.  She blends
psychotherapy with eclectic methods such as
Gestalt, colour, play, and clay therapy to activate
and achieve holistic growth and healing.

www.bolddialogue.co.zw / [email protected]

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL
VUSA MKHAYA

Can you tell us your full name, where Who was your inspiration when Music was the reason why we
you were born, schooling and how growing up? left the country and decided
was childhood like growing up, also I was inspired by the hardworking to settle in Europe. The first
what you do? men and women in my township few days were not easy because
My full name is Vusumuzi Ndlovu. I who woke up every morning to go everything was different. The
was born at Mpilo hospital Bulawayo and work for their families under food, the environment, the
and I grew up in Tshabalala town- very difficult circumstances. music etc. It took time to adjust
ship. I went to school in Mahlabezulu and also learn German.
primary school, Ihlathi Secondary When was your big break, can you As a person who loves traveling,
School and Nhlambabaloyi Second- shed more light about it.? how many countries have you
ary. I am a singer, songwriter, per- My big break was when we got visited, how is the experience
former and music producer. an invitation to travel to Austria, like and which trip has the most
Denmark and Slovenia with the amazing memories?
You started being involved in music Imbube group INSINGIZI in 1995. I´ve been to more than 30 coun-
at a very young age, how did it come It was one of the best times of my tries around the world and more
about and how was the experience life because we were traveling to that 250 cities around the world.
like? Europe for the first time. I cannot single out one trip as
It came out naturally to me because the most memorable because
I´ve been singing my whole life. I am You left the country for the dias- they are all special but travelling
told that I used to imitate musicians pora, what led to such a move and to Europe for the first time in
musicians at the age of 4/5 how was your first few days outside 1995 will always be on the top 5.
the country like.?

If you had to change anything about the current arts in
Bulawayo what would it be?
There was a time when you were in Vogue maga- I would create a proper industry and make sure that
zine can you tell us about it.? there is an Arts Union that protects Artists. There are
We were performing in New York City at a benefit many Artists who are played on radio and are not paid
event and there were so many celebrities. The main royalties because they are not registered properly. I
sponsor of the event was Prada. There were some would also create master classes monthly to teach and
international models as well at the event so by de- mentor young and upcoming artists on the business
fault we ended up on the Vogue magazine and on side of arts.
New York Times.
What type of music do you write, record and what’s
your target market? Who would you love to work with back home?
My foundation is in Imbube music and choir I don´t have a particular artist I would love to work
music. Now I write and compose all kinds of music with but anyone who is open to experimenting with
depending on the project I am working on. My a different sound. Especially young and up coming
target market is crossover now because my music is artists.

sold in so many countries around the world. What are the projects that you are involved in?

What message do you usually spread through your I am involved in a library project that we are building
craft? with my two friends at Mbizingwe primary school. It
The message I want to spread through my craft is will be a mix of Library and theater for the kids to re-
treat everyone the same way as you want them to hears. The other projects I cannot disclose for now.

treat you. Respect, Ubuntu, and all the positive What’s your favorite saying?
values. Ngiyabongamina and Singekela ukuzenzela, akula

What are your major career highlights till date? ozasenzela.

They are so many, if I list them all we can spend the What keeps you going and doing what you love?
whole day. Performing with the Vienna Sympho- My family and the people that buy our music and come
ny Orchestra with MoZuluArt in front of a global to our gigs.
audience is one of them. The other highlight was
being part of the Hollywood In Vienna production.
Sharing the stage with Hans Zimmer, Lebo M, Bri- What’s one thing that people don’t know about you?
an McKnight to name a few. If I say it they will know.

How was Arts like when growing up compared to In years to come what can we expect from you?
now? Expect a lot of music from me. My wish is to score
It was different to now because we had no one a whole movie on my own. I have worked on movie
helping us in terms of finance. There was no do- soundtracks before. Now my wish is to be the one re-
nor funding and there were very few festivals. sponsible for the whole music in a movie.

We searched for gigs on our own. Performing at Are there any future projects that you planning?
schools, weddings, youth centers, township halls I have project on the pipeline that I cannot disclose
etc. These days most artists do not work like that. right now but you will know about them soon.
They wait for miracles to happen and complain that
they are not supported.
If you were to talk to your younger self what would you
say to him?
What’s your take when it comes to the arts in I would say. Be yourself and never let people tell you
Bulawayo currently? how you should live your life. Abantu bazakuthi-
The Arts has grown tremendously. So many young ni syndrome has stopped many people from being
people are coming up and it´s beautiful to watch. themselves.
My wish is that we get full support from the Any advice you would like to give to Bulawayo people?
government. Don´t do art for Bulawayo. Make it for the world. There

are enough people out there waiting for you and you
don´t know it yet.

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CHEF DAVIN MASUKU
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I would like to believe that the story of Davin Masuku is still in its very early chapters. I have been told by

many that I exhibit a very introverted personality and there is definitely some truth to that notion however a
more tailored response would be that I am a very passionate and expressive individual in my own right. I love
the unpredictability of life and live for enriching experiences. I believe strongly in making each day count by
constantly pursuing one’s truth whatever that may be. I’m a 90s Bulawayo kid through and through so my life
so far has been filled with high-top retro fade hairstyles and nuanced attempts at achieving uniqueness and
individuality just like most millennials lol. I did my primary education at Rhodes Estate Preparatory School
in Matopos till 2006 then I moved to Milton High School from 2007 to 2012. That is really where in my
opinion my character was intimately molded into the progressive young man that i am today. My childhood
was very colorful and I have always been a very artistic, creative, inquisitive eager leaner. I grew up in a lower
middle class household and I lacked nothing. I am very grateful for my upbringing because it taught me a
great deal of humility and appreciation. My mother always says as a child I would always find ways to enter-
tain myself which has only evolved further with age. I am constantly learning, seeking inspiration from the
world around me, thinking of how better I can be than yesterday.
THE JOURNEY
Food has always been an insatiable obsession ever since I was young. I’d watch my mother prepare family
meals and it was very poetic how seamlessly she’d create something so amazing from very humble ingre-
dients. I fell in love with the nostalgia, the memories, the transformative and telekinetic ability food has of
completely transporting you to somewhere else with simply a mouthful. Growing up, being a chef wasn’t
something a lot of children aspired to be. I still feel it doesn’t command or isn’t forwarded the respect it truly
deserves as opposed to other fields. After high school I weighed my options and realized that one vocation
really spoke to me more than any other so I enrolled to be an apprentice chef and got recruited by the Vic-
toria Falls Safari Lodge where I eventually spent the next 4 most professionally enriching years training and
honing my culinary skill.
MY JOB
Very few phenomena are as ubiquitous or as universal as food hence its importance is unparalleled, at the
very least its exploration is a gift. What I seek to facilitate is a curated bespoke dining experience for all. The
needs & preferences of diners are as unique as the individuals themselves thus tailoring these culinary expe-
riences will allow for a deeper comprehension as well as appreciation for all patrons involved. What I do and
who I am, I find to be very synonymous. It’s hard to separate the two at times. It has become my identity, an
extension of my personality.

MY TABLE OF 3 DINERS
I would have to say firstly my mother, so she could enjoy the fruits of her labor in the most literal sense of
the euphemism. She’s the epitome of selflessness. My life would not have been dramatically unremarkable if
it wasn’t for her never-ending love and sacrifice. Number 2 would be Barrack Obama. He is one of my heroes
and greatest inspirations. It takes some supernatural will and determination to overcome centuries of oppres-
sion and adversity to pioneer and lead at the capacity that he has. I would definitely like to know from him
how he managed to achieve all he has with all the odds stacked against him. Lastly my third dinner attendee
would have to be Heston Blumenthal. He is one of the most creative chefs in my opinion. How he managed
to challenge classic cuisine by pioneering his own style of modern molecular gastronomy revolutionized the
way we understand and manipulate food today.
HOW I OVERCOME MY FEAR
There’s so much that we go through as people that we often take for granted. I’d have to say that I’ve had to
overcome my fear of failure, fear of making mistakes. It’s always our wish to be faultless on first attempts but
that’s honestly never the reality. Life is a constant journey of self-discovery and re-invention. Every day is an
opportunity to do better. So I’ve since embraced my imperfections and take my victories where I can find
them. As a young chef in Zimbabwe it’s difficult to have a voice in an industry that’s predominantly 2 genera-
tions our seniors. Our youth is both our gift and curse. I hope in future young chefs can be given the platform
to fully express their ideas because we really are the future.

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MY STYLE
I trained and worked at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge which is the best in the country since its incep-
tion in 1994 for 4 years before moving to the United States of America for a year where I worked at The
Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado also another 5 star hotel. It’s there where I developed a deeper appreciation
for the craft. I came back to Zimbabwe in 2019 to take up a position as the head chef at The River Brewing
Company in Victoria Falls. In 2020 I’ve decided to take the entrepreneurial path in form of private dining,
pop up restaurants, events catering because the culinary world is ever evolving & with it a great deal of
adaptability is required to remain relevant. My style is inspired by cultural diversity, artistic expression &
enriching experiences. I’m the type of chef who gives the most intricate culinary journey imaginable.
MY FAVOURITE FOOD
It’s no secret that I love food. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. The sense of identity that
comes with each cuisine and its ambassadors is truly something beautiful. I love the feeling my food gives
people no matter the dish. How it makes you feel is what I live for. Food brings people together regardless of
any comprehensible social divides. When I was overseas I fell in love with Italian cuisine under the guid-
ance of Chef Mark Mussial at Restorante Del Lago in Colorado. I truly appreciated the simple yet flavorful
execution. I’ll pick a fettuccine alfredo as my favorite meal to prepare.
WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A CHEF
It’s one of the most challenging professions one can ever be in. It requires an inordinate amount of self-sac-
rifice coupled with a keen unquestioned passion and love for the craft. If you have those ingredients in your
arsenal I guarantee you it’s the most rewarding, fulfilling profession in the world. I am a living testament of
that. Being a chef has positively impacted my life in ways I would’ve never imagined, I’ve traveled the world,
I’ve met amazing people and learnt so much about other cultures which is truly a gift.

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BULAWAYO MY CITY
The name Bulawayo was taken cended to the throne. Lobengula’s The flag was raised to signify
from Bulala and it translate to the initial royal town, established in the capture of Bulawayo and
one to be killed ,a place of slaugh- 1872, was located about 14 miles the successful conclusion of the
ter. The city is also known as the of the present day city, on a ridge Matabele War. Dr Leander Starr
City of Kings , Skies ,blues and dominated by the Thabas Inyoka Jameson was among those who
their women being izimbokodo – “hill of serpents”. This town has watched the flag being raised
,komfazi ushayi ndoda. Majority been rebuilt and is known as “old above the Bulawayo Drive that
of the population speaks Ndebele Bulawayo”. Lobengula eventual- day, and he congratulated him-
popularly known as the Northern ly moved his royal town and the self on having conquered Mata-
Ndebele. With a size of 1 707 km locality of the modern Bulawayo beleland in a remarkable cavalry
it is the second largest city in the city was chosen by King Lobengula blitzkrieg. Annually, on the 4th
country after Harare. Bulawayo is and he also named his royal town of November Bulawayo remem-
a city rich in cultural history and Bulawayo, which is the Ndebele bers the flag raising ceremony
a must visit for anyone coming to word for “the place of slaughter”, in by the British South Africa
Zimbabwe. It is one of the oldest recognition of an armed struggle Company, as this represents the
and historically most important of that Lobengula was involved in official founding of Bulawayo as
Zimbabwe’s towns. Certainly one when he ascended to the throne, a town.
cannot say that they have experi- i.e. “He was being opposed and But by one of those coincidenc-
enced the full range of Zimbabwe’s persecuted by his opponents- and es in which history rejoices,
diversity if they have not been to he came out victorious”. on that same day the City also
this bustling city in the southern On 4 November 1893, a tattered commemorates the death and
­western part of the country of Union Jack flag in whose centre funeral of Mzilikazi, the founder
Zimbabwe. Bulawayo is one of the was emblazoned the lion emblem of the Matabele nation. This is
country’s most attractive cities and of the British South Africa Com- wholly fitting, since Bulawayo
a major transport hub for South- pany was tied one of the tree’s is a city belonging to Africans
ern Africa. branches on the side of Bulawayo and to Europeans alike, and its
Bulawayo was the capital of the drive. In the distance, the huts of history cannot be divorced from
Ndebele State when Lobengula, Lobengula’s capital were burning that of the province of Matabele-
son of the King Mzilikazi, as- on the further side of the stream. land. Mzilikazi led the Matabele

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nation to the high veld around Bulawayo in 1840 Gallery in Bulawayo, an attraction of great interest,
and he ruled it until his death in late September of is housed in a Victorian era building. The complex
1868. After prolonged ritual ceremonies his inter- also houses a craft shop, restaurant and several
ment began on 2 November 1868 at Entumbane in artists’ studios. There is also the Zimbabwe’s In-
the Matopo Hills and was concluded two days later, ternational Trade Fair (ZITF), Old Bulawayo, etc.
exactly twenty-five years before Jameson’s frontiers- Most of the tourist points worth visiting are high-
men nailed their flag to a tree. lighted here. It has been said that visitors to the
Bulawayo is essentially a military town: few places city describe Bulawayo as the “Jewel Beneath the
of its size have seen so many battles fought around Zimbabwe Sun “, worth visiting due to its vast array
it. It was born in battle after Lobengula had defeat- of treasures located in a truly unique setting.
ed the Zwangendaba regiment and it was resur- Just twenty-two kilometers to the west of the
rected following the vital battle of Bembesi. The Bulawayo is Kame Ruins, one of southern Africa’s
town is strategically placed on the apex of the great magnificent Late Iron Age ruins (now an Unesco
Zimbabwean plateau and commands access to it World heritage Site.) The land adjoining the ruins
from the south, so that in a military sense whoever has been made into a Nature Reserve by the City
holds Bulawayo holds Zimbabwe. In 1896 when the Council, called Mazwi Nature Reserve, where the
Matabele found their temper again after the de- visitor may walk, drive and picnic.
feats of Jameson’s war, Bulawayo became a symbol Also worth a visit and situated on the main Gwan-
rather than a place, a symbol of the white men’s da Road, 23km from Bulawayo is the Chipangali
determination to withstand the greatest challenge Wildlife Orphanage and Research Centre, a home
ever presented to them in southern African. The for orphaned, sick or abandoned wild animals.
Matabele uprising has come to be known as the There are lions, leopards, cheetahs, black rhinos;
1896-7 Rebellion, or “the Matabele war” or “the many species of antelopes and a large colletion of
First Chimurenga”. Geographically, Bulawayo city is birds.
located in Matabeleland, and is west of Harare. It is Mzilikazi Arts and Crafts Centre, situated just out
strategically located as a link between South Africa, of town off the Old Falls road, is definitely worth a
Botswana, Zambia and the rest of the country. It visit where visitors can choose from a wide selec-
thus has the dual role of being the regional capital tion of skilfully crafted sculptures, basketry, pot-
for Southern Zimbabwe and is also a link to the tery, beadwork and woodwork – all done by local
interim of Southern Africa, with its proximity to people.
South Africa it was natural for Bulawayo to devel-
op as the industrial hub of Zimbabwe. The city has
well established rail and road links to the whole
country and its infrastructure is amongst the best
in Zimbabwe.
Before the collapse of Zimbabwe’s rail infrastruc-
ture, Bulawayo was an important transport hub
providing rail links between Botswana, South
Africa and Zambia, and promoting the city’s de-
velopment as a major industrial centre. The city
still contains much of what remains of Zimbabwe’s
heavy industry and food processing capability. To-
day Bulawayo is one of the country’s most attractive
cities, with a pleasing mixture of Victorian and
modern architecture, which gives it a unique char-
acter. From a tourist point of view, Bulawayo has
a lot to offer, either from within itself or around it.
Bulawayo is located within the vicinity of Hwange
National Park, The Victoria Falls (one of the won-
ders of the world), Khami Ruins, The Matobo Hills
(where Cecil John Rhodes and as well as King
Mzilikazi are buried) and Matobo National Park.
Much closer to the city there is the National Art

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WRITTERS HUB

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AUTHOR OF THE MONTH

Tshakalisa Dube is from the dusty streets of Pumula North, nurtured by Amaswazi Primary School,
welcomed by St Bernard’s High School and refined by Mpopoma High School, with finishing touches
at KPMG Chartered Accountants. He is currently the founder and CEO of JTG Business Consulting in
South Africa, a tax, advisory and accounting services firm, founder of JTG Billiards, a pool table man-
ufacturing company, founder of the Ice Shop, an ice making and delivery concern and co-founder of
Teedelicious, a food delectable company and founder of Dube Publishers. Tshakalisa Dube is a serial
entrepreneur with a passion for youth empowerment and capacity building.
Richard Bach says “A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit”. I have written my first book,
Young Once which is coming out at the beginning of next month, under Dube Publishers. The book is
a labour of love, conceived after certain observations, and seeking to address some pertinent issues. As
Steven King put it, talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the suc-
cessful one is a lot of hard work.” Thus in writing, as in everywhere else, talent alone is not enough. One
must as Nike says, “Just do it”. It takes a lot of focus, hard work and determination. Just get up and write.
Research. Just start. According to Maya Angelou, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold
story inside you.” I felt that I had a story inside of me just waiting to be told. A story that could change
someone’s life for the better. I then decided to put that story on paper. It is a story I have faith in. As a
child of the City of Kings, it is my time to be heard. Not just heard, but heard in a manner that will bring
more life and progress. Hence Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you the book, Young Once.
Young Once is a book that seeks to unleash potential by addressing the social ills that too often stunt or
impede one’s progress in all aspects of life, young being a relative term connoting where one is currently
in life. Hence against a 35 year old, a 20 year old is young, while pitted with a 60 year old, a 40 year old
is young also. We are faced with different struggles at our respective “young stages”. The book dwells on
common life errors caused by inexperience, immaturity and general lack of wisdom. The world has lost
many a potential Einstein to these debilitating social ills. By reading Young Once, potential life pitfalls
will be avoided and individuals will easily maximize their potential. The book touches on often not
talked about addictions like pornography and includes real life stories. I term pornography “an addic-
tion without a rehabilitation centre” as there are no support groups as in the case of alcoholism and the
like. I explore in depth how pornography has stalled the success of individuals, by crippling them in an
endless cycle of consumption that utilizes time that could be better spent on productivity. The in depth
research and real life scenarios set a platform for one to relate, identify and understand the subject mat-
ter. This is just a glimpse of the various issues touched upon, that include tips on how to make it in busi-
ness. In a nutshell, this is a must have book. A book that you give to someone as therapy. As advice. As
insight. Issues of pornography addiction are just the tip of the iceberg. To get a full picture and capture
the entire message, one must get the book.
This book is a must have for anyone who desires to unleash themselves fully. Bulawayo itself will be
better off with individuals operating at full capacity. It will be available on Facebook and Instagram un-
der Dube Publishers and also on its own separate pages, youngonce_thebook on Instagram and Young
Once_The Book on Facebook. A book launch will be held at a date to be advised. You can like Dube
Publishers and the Young Once_The Book pages and also invite friends and friends of friends to do so.
In a nutshell, this is a book that will be a revelation to many and unlock the fire and hunger for success.
Be part of that many. The promise is that this is one book that will deliver as advertised.

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To Order the Book “Young Once” use the following channels:
Personal Dube Publishers Young Once
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Whatsapp: 0797919767 Tshakalisa Dube
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dubepublishers.co.za

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

When you have made it in life, do not forget to Shardreck Sibanda who liked the idea brought fourth.
give back to the community. Together, they identified the causes of covid 19 and
Supporting your community will enrich your it’s effects on the girls. The results showed that a lot
life, make you familiar with your community of girls were negatively affected. Due to time spent
and its citizens, as well as connect you to in- with the girls, Lindiwe and the team learnt that there
fluencial people and great ideas. Working with is a big gap between parents and children and that
individuals with whom you have a mutual girls who are child heading are affected even more.
dream of giving back to the community will “We offered our time to listen to their problems and
make you broaden your network of friends, everytime we held a talk with them we discovered
grow, understand how the world works and how that issues to do with sexual reproductive health
you fit in it. You develop a broad open-minded issues, shortage of sanitary wear, school requirements
perspective of the different walks of life around and lack of grooming and coaching was amongst the
you and gain a unique sense of purpose which issues.
often manifests in other areas of your life. By ‘Tears of a Girl Child’ seek to empower girls to shun
working with a diverse team of people, you also away from bad behaviour that leads to regrets and
improve your communication abilities. You disappointment in life but rather become better people
eventually become an effective and empathetic in the community despite being from Makokoba
citizen. It is statistically proven that people who where the living conditions are not conducive,” said
volunteer regularly are healthier both physically Ms Lindiwe Ndlovu the visionary behind the project.
and mentally. They tend to live longer and have The foundation intends to spread it’s wings all over
better psychological well-being. Bulawayo. Currently they are targeting Makokoba as a
Volunteers, makes many of the services and constituency which includes Ward 7 and Ward 8. They
events we enjoy in our communities readily are planning to be an innovation hub where they leave
available. They unite the community and bridge no girl behind. They are calling apon helping hands
some of the social, economic and political gaps. to assist them give back to the community by donat-
The community not only need material things ing to the girls who need things like sanitaries, school
but emotional support as well. People should stationary, T shirts, basic commodities and small
find a valuable way to donate their time. Ded- bath towels, cash, tooth brushes and pastes, roll ons,
icating time to help others will teach you pa-
tience, kindness and resilience.

Ms Lindiwe is a very good example of people
who never forgot where they came from and
dedicate her time to give back to her communi-
ty. In October 2020 during Covid19 lockdown,
she managed to start, ‘Tears of the Girl Child’
foundation and has managed to unit 92 young
girls from Makokoba. The girls are aged from
12 to 24. Ms Lindiwe noticed that the shutting
down of schools makes girls vulnerable so she
and her team decided to start naturing them
by firstly identifying their purpose in life. They
then approached the Ward 7 Councillor Mr

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sun hats, and other girl requirements.
I attended the ‘Tears of a Girl Child’ program held on
the 14th of November 2020. The girls displayed their
talent, cleverness and intelligance by playing a drama
that sent out a very powerful message. The drama
explained how Covid19 has negatively affected them
and how their parents tend to be harsh when things
go wrong leaving them with no one to turn to. In the
example they used, children are playing under no one’s
supervision since it’s lockdown. During the game two
of them end up indulging in sex. Once the parents
discovered, they become so mad at them leaving them
frustrated. This shows that they really need support
groups not only for material things but also for emo-
tional support. “It takes the whole community to raise
a child,” so they say.
It took the whole community to raise you as an indi-
vidual. You are what you are today because of your
community. You must find it in your heart to give back
to the community where you came from and beyond.
Lindiwe has gone to the world, had her life experienc-
es and she felt the need to empower girls with knowl-
edge she aqcuired in her walk of life so that the girls
will be fully armed when their time to go out and face
the world finally comes.
The Anthu foundation also felt the need to give back
to the community so they donated sanitaries to the
girls. I was there to witness it all. The girls were so
overwhelmed to receive them. The organisation was
formed early in 2020 and launched in April 2020 at
St Columbu’s Parish Church. The founder and chair-
person of the foundation, Mr Lionel Muchirahondo,
“Anthu Foundation is a non-profit organisation estab-
lished to promote and cater for the socio-economic
needs of the citizens of Bulawayo specifically looking
at Ward 7 and 8 comprising Nguboyenja, Makokoba,
Thorngrove, Mzilikazi and Barbourfields. The motive
was to unite the culturally diverse community realis-
ing that Makokoba area is one of the first townships
to be built in Bulawayo and it is a culture melting pot
with people coming from every culture in Southern
Africa, hence Anthu was formed so as to unite such
people as well as develop cultural values in those plac-
es.”
Now the ball is in your coat, ‘Give back to the commu-
nity.’
Langa Ncube - Author of Hidden Obsession

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A Catapillar In The Likeness Of Men

SHORT STORY

Groaning and moaning echoing across the mountains of Galaji. The adults have their arms upon their heads.
They can only talk about one thing, “the fields are turning into bare lands and our shades have been eaten
away.” Only a paltry of scattered leaves remain. Those dark green leaves have been ravaged.
Swamps have taken control of the fields, casting a spell of despair. There is no joy in the land only empty
bowls & bellies. The kids are wondering what is happening, the elders thinks the ancient days of Pharoah
have befallen them.
The tiny pests have allegedly declared war upon the people. The drought has tagged along with it a relent-
less pestilence. The hopes of survival are hanging by a thread as the future of the village is gradually turning
bleak. Catarpillars simultaneously eats away leaves of the host plants encircling the fields, where the farmers
rests, to avoid the scotching sun.
A loud cry has been heard and an agricultural engineer has been sent to relieve the people from this dire situ-
ation. He might be their Moses, who knows. But only pesticides he held upon his hand to revive the dissipat-
ing life of the crops. But nothing for the annoying catapillars. Leaving the people with plenty to ponder.
The agricultural engineer gentle he spoke sarcastically, “I have two solutions, to free your crops from these
pests and to free your minds from these shades.” Murmuring aroused from the crowd but he promptly
poured water upon the rising fire by asking two lads to bring the truck closer.
“Let me begin by telling you this fable,” he added.

“Somewhere across the dark valleys of this village, in the quietness of dark bushes a grumpy green specie
loses it’s appearance into a complete different creature. Out of the pupa it breaks, and spreads its coloration
wings, leaving every creature gazing upon this miraculous transformation.

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After surviving the turmoils and enduring the hardships of jumping from one leaf to another in a quest of
surviving another day, without succumbing to the worst enemy of life, a catapillar eventually gets the freedom
it deserves, the freedom of having wings to feel the winds brushing its wings.
One of the elders interrupted. “So what’s in it for us whether the catapillar flies or doesn’t who cares.”
“As a catapillar loses its appearance and develops into a new incredible creature so shall you become when
you press towards your goals. A catapillar is hatched on a leaf, in a tiny environment. They are limited as
they move from one leaf to another. They eat the leaves they were born at. They don’t know what it’s like to
go miles and explore the world. So they go through different processes. When the process is complete they
develop into an incredible specie, “a butterfly.”
The name changes and they are no longer called by their former names. After developing wings, they tend to
feel uncomfortable in trees and they spread their beautiful wings to the ends of the world. They change diet,
they no longer eat leaves. They are attracted to beautiful places. They begin to suck sweet necta from the dai-
sies, lotuses and ravishing red roses. As the human develops affection for flowers, so they do for butterflies.
You could hear them saying, “butterflies in my stomach.”
Your greatest potential resides within you. People don’t know of the staff you are made of. Today you are a
creeping catapillar but your destiny wants you to fly in dazzling colors of a butterfly. You are mocked and crit-
icized but there is a butterfly within your soul, ready to emanate only if given a chance. This butterfly is wait-
ing for your permission, to unlock your greatness and courageously let your wings lead you to your destiny.
This speech left the entire village with a lot to think about perhaps they needed this fumigation more than
the plants did. Perhaps the crops had higher chances of survival than these men and women.
The crops survived and the village became the centre of attraction for the businesses in proximity and in
farthest parts of the south. The greatest freedom was in their minds. Into butterflies, these catapillars trans-
formed and flew around in dazzling colors. Not only the land was beautified with butterflies but with vetern-
eries, doctors, botanists, engineers it was adorned. And every man and woman rose from their shades to look
for a butterfly inside them. And the world, they explored.
My name is Lesley Moyo(23), born and raised in the City of Bulawayo. Growing up in a Christian family
helped me a lot to always believe in the unseen(faith) and follow the trails of my visions. I’m an inspiring
writer who believes in the possibility of dreams. I did my High school at Cowdray Park and Sikhulile High
respectively and i am currently studying Steel fabrication engineering at Bulawayo Polytechnic. I am an entre-
preneur who relishes network marketing, a member of Longrich Bioscience Company. The things that life has
taught me is to always reach out to what is considered impossible by the society and that has helped me to
manoeuvre in the way of my destiny.

written by:
Lesley Moyo

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POETESS
Vongai Monica Mujakachi.

She is an Author, Poet and Motivational Speaker with several books published under her name. She is a

member and former Secretary of ZANA (Zimbabwe Academic and Non-Fiction Authors Association Bu-
lawayo Chapter). She is also a former Secretary for Love Child Trust. She is part of Art groups i.e. P.A.W.D
(Poetry and Writers Den), Life Changers and Artyfyd.
She has led various Writing Coalitions, collaborated with many Authors and is currently the Brand Ambassa-
dor for Heart - Flames Distributors/Readers.
Realizing the power of words through reading books at the age of 13 years old she started penning her own
poems.She was inspired by various writers such as N.S Sigogo, Eggie Makhalima, Mordekai A.Hamutyinei
and Pacesetters novels.
She also fell in love with poetry recitals and started off at Mhali primary school, performing at assembles. At
Inyanda High School she was selected to be the Head girl and she was part of debate and public speaking.
Her first book Songs of life was launched in 2017 at the school. From there she published several more.
She has written book reviews, forewords and afterwords for several books which includes Providence: Darker
Ashes by Samantha Nomaswazi Nunu, Matters of the Heart by Tumisho Mary Moetlo and The shadow that
slumbers my night (Kgalalelo Moyo) which was adapted as a set up at the University of Zimbabwe.
She became part of Zimbabwe Academic and Non-Fiction Authors Association where she was the Secre-
tary of the Bulawayo Chapter. She started performing at weddings, workshops, book launches, churches and
schools. She also wrote poems for other poets to perform.
She has a heart for children and thus she became part of Love Child Trust where she was the secretary. She
helped in organizing outings for them and inspiring as well as motivating them through words.
She has taken it upon herself to encourage other writers to showcase their work to the world. By so doing
many writers have taken a step and succeeded in also publishing their books. She continues to grow in poetry
as she works with other poets from Poetry and Writer’s Den and Life Changers. Poetry is life as it penetrates
the soul and promotes peace, happiness and living together in harmony with only ink and paper. She pro-
motes other poets by holding out poetry and writing challenges and awarding the winners with prizes.
Much appreciation goes to her supportive parents, relatives and friends for she has come this far because of
their continuous support.

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Ist das Liebe?
Even make up can’t make the pain go away.
It hides the bruises,
What of the bleeding heart?
Summer and winter my body is covered.
Hiding the tattooed scars, I bear.
Front teeth missing.
I can’t even fake a smile.
Battered, broken and betrayed.
My every day meal.
Ist das Liebe?

I hate the mirror, it doesn’t lie.
Its honesty scares me.
I can’t stand my zombie image.
My face with many shades.
Ist das Liebe?

Once the love of my life,
Now my living horror.
He welcomes me with fists,
His goodbyes with punches.
He hits me like we are fighting.
He beats me as if I am a thief.
Ist das Liebe?

Strange perfume and lipstick.
I ask and I am punched.
I miss the caresses.
I miss the extinct compliments.
I miss the buried attention.
Body shaming is now his specialty.
Ist das Liebe?

Mother don’t tell me to be strong.
Aunt don’t tell me to hold on.
Sister don’t tell me it’s part of the story.
Friend don’t tell me they are all like that.
I have breathed in hell.
And I have had enough!
Facebook: Vongai Monica Mujakachi
Facebook page: Author Vongai Monica
Is this love? Mujakachi
If it is, I don’t want it. Facebook page: VMM Monicabliss
If it is, I choose life over death. Instagram: vongaimo
If it is, I choose happiness over misery. Twitter: @MonicaVongai
I was a coward, I kept quiet. YouTube: Vongai Monica Mujakachi
Not anymore! Email: [email protected]
I long for my freedom.
And it’s time, I shout “help!”
For in your hands I won’t die.
Not anymore will I be your punching bag.
Not anymore will I lie and hide the bruises.
I am a woman and deserve to be treated human!
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God of My Papa esies. I wanted to witness this phenomenon first hand.
Partly because I thought, well am I not a man of God
(The Prophets Controversy). myself by mere virtue of being saved? We arrived early
In the past month, the country has lost a fair and were told at that time there was another church
number of prominent people to the ancient having a service. We decided to go in and oh my, it was
constant that is death. It is funny to observe that mind blowing!!! The church numbered in thousands,
each time such occurs, people begin to be phi- the choir was straight out of a black American movie,
losophers and wise men, offering life reflections, the female choir director strutting effortlessly on stage
admonishments, warnings and the like. As a in high heels. The worship leader was in his element,
Christian, it is sometimes the opportunity to take making us gyrate so hard, an hour long workout session
stock and assess one’s journey in life. A friend stood no chance. The preacher on the day was also on
of mine’s favourite topic is death. Macabre as it point. According to me that is. Suffice to say, by year’s
sounds, he always emphasizes that you can die end I was a certified member and part of the choir. And
at any moment. So live life to the fullest. Michael this had nothing to do with the fact that I was guar-
Jackson in Heal the World sings that we “must anteed a front row seat in every service. Or that I was
stop existing and start living”. single at the time and it also guaranteed a front row
For God so loved the world that He gave His only seat, to well, you know, we had to pray with one eye,
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him and observe with the other. Proverbs 18:22 says he who
should not perish but have everlasting life. That finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from
is John 3:16 one of the most famous verses in the the Lord. “Finds” implies a search beforehand, so may
Bible. My “believeth” had to be the King James I not be judged. I am sorted now, though from another
one for effect. With all due respect for other ver- church, the traditional, conservative ones. A topic for
sions, the KJV has “that thing”. If you are sharing another day but she agreed to cross over to mine. It
in English that is. could have had something to do with bringing her on
In neighbouring South Africa lately, a special a Big Sunday, with the stage lights, sound and dance
investigation unit called the Hawks is all the rage. moves out in full force. Actually I would not know since
You see their vehicle in the vicinity and it is over I have never asked her why she agreed to join me. For
for you. Those who know say “they are fixing the now I only have my suspicions. Back to where I had
cowntry”. My attention was drawn to the recent actually gone to attend the prophetic church. After the
arrest, bail hearing and subsequent granting of service at what is now my church of attendance, we
bail to a religious leader and member of the pro- went into the prophetic one. The man of God explained
phetic movement. It got me thinking about the Romans 8:28 in an eye opening manner. When the time
prophetic movement in general, as it has drawn came for prophecy, he picked the guy sitting between
and consists of a huge chunk of the Christian me and my friends. Suffice to say my heart had been
community, along with the doctrine of spiritual beating in anticipation as he came towards us but it
fathers. Now, I am not here to address things like was not to be. The only time I had experienced some
false prophesy, heresy and “charlatans”. My curi- form of prophecy was back in university when a fella
osity was piqued by the zeal, passion and loyalty approached me in a park and spoke really nice things
that people have towards their Man of God. I about me that were quite accurate. Not to be racist but
have heard people talk of the God of so and so. this was a whole white guy. It is possible I felt special.
Of the favour they have in their lives because of If that was wrong I attribute it to my immaturity at
their faith leader. I personally got saved before the time. I am not the same person now. Another time
the prophetic movement was in full force, and I a lady had a dream that was eerily spot on about my
have found it fascinating how it has evolved. future. So in this case, I was eager to take more notes. It
I grew up in a church with a few hundred people always helps to know where you are going. The proph-
and it was a culture shock the first time I at- etess also chipped in after and had her own session. All
tended my current one in Harare. I had actually in all it was a reasonable service. As for the bodyguards
gone with a friend to the Harare International I assume they were for the man of God not be unduly
Conference Centre (HICC) out of curiosity to mobbed by people. You can never be too careful these
attend a prophetic church, where the man of days.
God was known for incisive and accurate proph- There is a lot of talk and opinion over prophetic move-
ments, spiritual fathers and the like. Has the faith
been hijacked by a bunch of conmen masquerading as

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leaders of the flock? Or the world and haters are perse- likely and too broad a prophecy. As in when at 23,
cuting the anointed ones? Maybe there are just a few how would he appear? How? I mean this is a wom-
bad apples among the many good ones or vice versa? an that gets approached regularly. On a side note,
Am I here to reveal salacious details and exposes that if a guy says he dreamt you were to be his wife,
will make many a reader either castigate me for heresy my humble advice is run. Run very far my sister.
or applaud me for being quite the discernment guru? Unless of course coincidentally you had a similar
Alas, none of the above. I am not here to engage in dream. Otherwise people must just shela, say their
debates over the authenticity or lack thereof of “touch story and if it works fine, if not, still fine. Is it me
not the Lord’s anointed” and the like. John 3:16 is my or church brothers and approaching a sister prop-
focus. Now, the crux of the matter, the pith, to borrow erly are like oil and water? Must be me. I will write
from the right learned T.Mpofu, for me is “whoso- one day about those that go around breaking our
ever believeth”. What am I saying? That you could be sister’s hearts and making our Jesus look bad. We
walking the right path with your prophet, papa or see you. I am not saying sisters are innocent all the
spiritual father. You could be lacking discernment time, but I am speaking from a male perspective.
and being misled. Neither is not the issue. The issue is Getting back to the syllabus, on the flip side I have
one of personal faith and belief. Do you by yourself, known of people who have had prophecies fulfilled
believe in the Son, thereby getting access to eternity? If and made encouraging prophecies. There are real
a Christian is rooted in the word and has a strong per- stories as a certain song says of “lightning and
sonal faith, the rest is just mere semantics. You believe thunder, miracles and wonders, the sound of many
in your man of God? Super. The only question is by waters!!!”
yourself, independently, in your closet, do you have a What shall we say then to these things? Another
relationship with God? man’s meat is another man’s poison? One believes
In these times that we live in, I believe that it is par- in the integrity and effectiveness of their prophet,
amount for one to have a solid personal relationship man of God or papa. Another believes people are
with God. If I am straight and grounded, whether or being played. I believe that whatever your positon
not the rapture is near won’t worry me unduly. In any is, find God in your closet first. For He gave His
event I will be ready. On talking about the end times, Son so that whoever believes will have everlast-
Jesus says in Matthew 24:38-39,”For as in the days that ing life. In Matthew 7:24-27 the Lord speaks of 2
were before the flood they were eating and drinking, builders, one who built his house on sand and the
marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that other on a rock. The sandy foundation collapsed,
Noah entered into the ark. And knew not until the the one on a rock prevailed against all condi-
flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the tions. That rock is Christ Himself. If your house is
coming of the Son of man be”. So that means if you founded upon Him, you have that which matters.
the reader, are in the habit of reading the word, pray- I always tell my fiancée that in as much as we want
ing and generally pushing the agenda of the kingdom the good life, getaways, cute kids and the like ( I do
firstly on a personal level and wherever you are as- think if we have a daughter with eyes as big as hers,
signed to, you will be fine. Whether Joe or Donald she will be way too adorable, can’t wait), at the end
Trump being President is bad for this and that may be of the day do we have a personal faith? Because it
of concern, but are you in the right place? Whether outlives all. It outlives my church, prophet, papa,
the beast and his mark are at hand may be pertinent, spiritual father, friends and family. That is why he
but are you in the right position? says heaven and earth will pass away but His word
As for me what is my personal stance on the issue of will remain. As for me, I leave you with the hope
prophets and the like? I do not have the capacity to of penning a book in the future. Its title? God of
say who is right or wrong but I believe prophecy is My Papa (The Prophets Controversy). Maybe I will
part of the 5 fold ministry. And like all good things it add the quote, “Thou shalt not eat grass”. In KJV
can be susceptible to manipulation .But the flaws of English no less.
humankind cannot detract from the message of the
Cross. If you are a Bible reading, Holy Ghost filled, Gift Ntando Dube
tongue talking, demon repelling child of God you will
make the right choices. I know of a lady who was told
her man would appear when she was 23. Her future
husband came to her when she was 20. He was wise
enough to open her eyes and tell her that was an un-

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RELATIONSHIPSwith NTOKOZO TSHUMA

So i have been given a wonderful opportunity to speak to my peers on
dating in the modern day society as a single woman in my 30’s , sounds
insulting doesnt it. Well maybe it would have been 50 years ago to my
grandmother who was married by the age of 18..
Dating has become more challenging it has moved from men pursuing
women for marriage to men stringing several women along to to satiate
their insecurities and boost their egos! From women looking for com-
mitment to women looking to manipulate several men into squandering
money on them.Its klike a jungle , a warzone actually. But we all want
this dont we but fear drives us into pursuing the things that will hurt us
the list.
How then do we differentiate the roses and the scrubs, well i wish i cou;d
say its simple but it was i would be at least 7 years into my marriage, i
imagined growing up wouldnt i. The basics are these...
When a woman loves a man she will RESPECT, SUBMIT and AP-
PRECIATE , somehow women have managed to manipulate men into
thinking that expecting a woman to cook , clean and serve you food
makes you a male chauvunist .No its a trap women have set for them to
get what they want without giving anything in return.When a woman
lovesyou she will make sure you are fed and your shirt is ironed , stand
by you and encourage you when life gets you down.If she is not doing
that maybe she is not your woman because she will do it to someone
else’s son just not you!
When a man loves a womanhe will PROTECT ,PROVIDE and be
PROUD to tell everyone you are his woman .Somehow men have man-
aged to manipulate women into getting out of responsibility.They have
labelled women gold diggers, slays queens but ladies when a man loves
you he will protect you from everyone and anything including lack, he
will make sure your bills are paid and you have food on your table.You
wont need to ask ,his needs will [pale in comparison to providing for
you.If he is not doing that maybe he is not you MAN because he will do
it for someone else’s daughter just not you!

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S
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I started playing rugby at the age of 9 at How do I stay fit
Mtshane Primary school I take time to go to the gym and I mostly do home
training . I have a strict regime / program that l follow.

My first big break Other projects that I do
When I started appearing at the Chronicles -HOPE(Helping People Everywhere) girl child empow-
news paper for tremendous performance at erment & development headed by my wife (Amanda
the age of 19 playing club rugby, winning pro- Muyambo)
visional rugby awards for best forward player - I am a fitness coach for weight loss, Sport conditioning
and playing in the World cup. & child development.
Major highlights in my career I am employed at Christian Brothers Collage (CBC) . I do
When l was selected as the most outstanding entorship and I also won an Award for youth out reach
player on kwese 7’s vicfalls international rugby, program through sport & mentorship
my debut as 7’snational rugby player and win- My take on Bulawayo Rugby
ning Africa Cup in Tunisia. Covid has taken a big toll in our sport. There is lack of
Position l play? competition since there are few teams.
-15’s rugby l play as a flank If given a chance to change anything in Bulawayo rugby
-7’s rugby l play as a hooker what would you change?
Most Memorable game Decentralise the Sport of rugby. Create club in both high
When we played against Newzealand, playing & low density suburbs for exposure .
against the greatest in world. Who inspires you?
Honestly my family inspires me, especially my wife &
my son. She is always there for me, encouraging me and
sometimes knocking some sense into me.

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Programs
Due to the Lockdown Nelson Madida started health and
Fitness programme with the aim of helping the fitness fa-
natics keep fit.The programme attractect many people from
Bulawayo and South Africa. He took a different approached
that made his brand to be more popular as he chose to do
it on whatsapp to focus on the majority.In the programme
his friend provides free medical advice on issues like muscle
problems and other injuries.

On Gender Equality
Hope is a project aimed
at ernomous capacity to
propel women and girls
empowerment through
sports.Having travelled
throughout the world
opened his eyes to in-
equalities in Rugby.
Hope promotes gender
equality in the sport.
Tackling issues faces by
the girl child to make
sure she reaches her full
potential in the game.
With such there should
be an increase in wom-
en participating in the
sport as well as resource
allocation for women’s
sports.
FB : Nelson Madida

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HEALTH
&

FITNESS

Trueman Mathwasa

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