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CONTENTS MANAGING EDITOR 05
Clive Mapfumo
ISSUE 2
DESIGN
PAGE 8 COVER ARTICLE Tamirirashe Zizhou

A SLEEK EXECUTIVE LOUNGE DESIGN BY ELITE INTERIORS Ireen Nyarambi
Valentine Katsande
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DUSK STUDIO MARKETING
For Fantastic, Fabulous Home Accessories Ashley Bangamu
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MAKI SUSHI ADMINISTRATOR
Mouthwatering Sushi in Arundel Tinashe Nyakabau

PAGE 28 EDITORIAL
PROTON BAKERS Michael Nott
60 Years of History Farai Chaka
Patuma Salimu
PAGE 31
BEAUTY BOX RETREAT CONTRIBUTORS
The Luxury Spa Botique Curtly Gwindi
Rishi Verma
PAGE 37
SILVER CREATIONS’ Axecure
Beautiful and Unique Jewellery Proton

PAGE 42 PHOTOGRAPHY
RISHI VERMA
An Interview with Mr Zimbabwe Michelle Fortman
Noxy Hadebe
PAGE 46 Tyla Van Hoof
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We’re thrilled to present our second edition of Refined magazine – We also have two interviews with leading Zimbabwe personalities.
bigger, better, bolder and brighter than before! And to make it even Rishi Verma, Mr Zimbabwe 2017, is a well-known actor, model,
more exciting check out our competitions with tons of prizes and entrepreneur and a brand ambassador with degrees in Hospitality and
giveaways for you – our lucky readers. Events Management. We also had the chance to have a chat with Curtly
Toboka Gwindi, better known as Uncle Curtly a television and radio
In our first issue we had an interview with Nikki de Wet from Elite presenter, digital media producer, public relations and communication
Interiors and now we present you with one of their finished projects – maverick, marketing and business consultant, and brand ambassador.
the design and installation of the executive lounge and meeting room
for Delta Corporation’s upmarket and stylish headquarters. Most of the On the home front we’ve taken a look at Home Tech – the leading
furniture is designed and manufactured specifically for the project. start-up company providing smart and innovative solutions for security,
Staying with the world of interior design we’ve looked at Dusk Studio, convenience and remotely activated utilities. It adds a touch of luxury to
part of the Dusk Home Group. Dusk Studio has an elegant and stylish your lifestyle and it’s not as complicated to operate as it sounds. Still on
range of carpets, wall art, furniture and accessories which you won’t find the home front take a look at our write up on Tanium Gutters or ‘eave
anywhere else. troughs’ to use a more technical term. They look good, improve the value
of your home and protect your property from water damage and leaks.
In our fabulous food and restaurant section we’ve featured the brand Old Stables Market in Borrowdale is a great place for a family outing,
new Maki Sushi restaurant and takeaway in Arundel. If you haven’t good food and a wide variety of products you won’t find anywhere else.
tried sushi yet a visit to their establishment will be a treat. It’s healthy,
delicious and each little piece of sushi is like a tiny work of art. For motoring and car enthusiasts we feature the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Staying with food, Proton Bakers have been supplying fresh and delicious available from Zimoco. It has superb Italian styling on the interior and
bread to the nation for over 60 years. Their bread, rolls and biscuits are a exterior and outstanding performance too. And before your kids grow up
brand you’ve grown up with and probably enjoy every day. and want to borrow the car make sure you send them to Dragley Driving
If you’re looking to pamper yourself or a loved one Beauty Box in School so they’ll learn to be safe, courteous and considerate drivers.
Rolfe Valley is the place to be. They offer a full range of massages and So, till next time, sit back, relax and enjoy!
treatments for both men and women to help you look and feel your best.
And talking of looking good Silver Creations’ fabulous range of unique ISSUE 2 2022 EDITOR
jewellery will make you feel like a Hollywood film star. It’s beautiful, Harare, Zimbabwe
timeless and surprisingly affordable too.

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Elite Interiors
Executive Lounge

and Dining Room

text by Michael Nott, photos by Noxy Hadebe (Imageline)
Elite Interiors has recently completed the new décor for Delta Corporations Head Quarters Executive
Lounge and meeting area. The lead designer on the project was Elite’s Dennis Masangomai –
otherwise known by the nickname ‘Airborne’ – probably a reference to his skills as a dancer!

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The project took around three months to different spaces although each room has a
complete – from October to December of distinct identity.
2021. The brief from the client was that they
wanted the (fairly restricted) space to have One of the ways the two spaces have been
a dual function and to work as either two integrated is by using the same pale wood
separate rooms or one combined space. look ceramic floor tiles throughout. The
They wanted the executive lounge area to tiles are both attractive and functional – in
be elegant and upmarket, in line with the the lounge they add a warm, luxurious feel
image of their brand, as well as comfortable which is enhanced by a centre rug from
and relaxed. In the other area they wanted Elite with a swirling blue/grey design. In the
a space that could work as a more formal dining room the tiles are functional and easy
meeting area or as a dining room for special to clean. Just above the floor crisp white,
corporate events. The meeting/dining room deep colonial skirting runs through both
needed to accommodate around 20 people. rooms.

The space has been cleverly divided by Above the skirting, in both spaces, is a low,
folding plantation shutter doors so that white dado rail. All the walls have been
each room can function independently and painted in a mid-grey tone below the dado
privately, or when the doors are folded back and a paler grey above. The dining room
it can work as a single integrated area. The has a dark grey feature wall with simple,
folding doors complement the decor of both textured wallpaper supplied and fitted by
rooms – whether open or closed. The design Elite’s decor team. There are two African
has been carefully considered so that there’s themed paintings hung on the wall above a
a harmonious aesthetic between the two dark wood sideboard.

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The opposite wall
in the lounge has
a pair of dark
grey prints either
side of the main
entrance which
echo the tones
of the wallpaper.
Existing dark
wooden cabinets
in both rooms have
been successfully
incorporated in the
final design.

The ceilings
are consistent
throughout with
a molded detail
around the outside.
The rooms have
the same rows of
down lighters and
Airborne has chosen
to use modern
chandeliers – one
in the lounge and
two in the dining
room. He has also
selected the same
window treatments
– pale grey vertical
blinds supplied by
Elite Interiors. In the
lounge they cover
a small window
overlooking the
garden while in the
dining area they
cover large glass
and aluminium
doors which can
be opened up for
special events.

The furniture in the dining room is

are four large round tables with dark
timber tops to match the existing

table can easily accommodate six
chairs and there’s still ample space

were designed and manufactured by
Elite Interiors and have an unusual two

a very pale grey while the backs are
covered with a darker grey fabric that
has a quilted diamond pattern for an

THE

Delta Executive Lounge

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[email protected] 102 Bond Street, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
Unit 3, 51 Steven Drive, Msasa, Harare, Zimbabwe
0772321581

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blue velvet with deep buttoning for an extra

of the upholstery fabric echoes the blue of

backs on to the dining room so it creates

pair of tan leather armchairs that are both

are two circular occasional tables with

The sofa, chairs and tables were specially
designed and manufactured at Elite’s

Because all the furniture is custom made
and bespoke it’s unique to the Delta décor
scheme and nothing quite the same will be

The gold part of Delta’s corporate colours has been subtly picked Director) to consolidate the final designs for the furniture and décor
up in the carefully chosen accessories – gold table lamp bases and details. Then Elite Interiors team of furniture makers, painters and
table centres in the dining room and gold and blue scatter cushions decorators puts it all together right down to the finest detail.
in the lounge.
To contact Elite Interiors:
Airborne describes a little about the design process. It all starts with
the client brief. Sometimes clients have their own pictures to help Visit their showroom and manufacturing branch at:
create a design theme, or just things that they love. After consulting Unit 3, 51 Stevens Drive, Msasa
with the client he puts together a mood board with pictures, fabric Visit their new Showroom at Bond Street Shopping Centre
samples, colour swatches and samples. Once plans and drawings Call +263 77 232 1581
have been done and the design has been agreed on he works with Email: [email protected]
the team at Elite (including Nikki de Wet – the owner and Design Website: www.elitezim.com

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How to Clean High-Gloss Kitchen Units

High-gloss kitchen units are a 3. Clean Regularly with
very popular choice. They have a Microfiber Cloth
a sleek and modern look that will Microfiber cloths are great for
stand out in the room, but they can cleaning 4high-gloss cabinets
also be quite difficult to clean. In because they aren’t too harsh on
this article, we’ll explain how to the surface, but they’re still very
properly clean your high-gloss effective at removing dust and dirt.
cabinets, so you don’t have to You can buy these from any super-
spend hours scrubbing them with market or online. Simply spray your
an old rag. Here’s how to clean your microfiber cloth with some water
kitchen units with an all-natural DIY and use it to wipe down the cabi-
lemon juice and water solution nets. This will remove any traces of
dust and dirt that your other clean-
ing solutions may have missed.

1. Prepare Your Cleaning Solution 4. Finish Off with a Gentle Dry
The first thing you should do when Cloth
cleaning your high-gloss cabinets After all that scrubbing, rinse each
is to determine whether they’re cabinet down with some lukewarm
dirty from dirt or from grease. You water. This is where a bucket
can tell the difference very easily. If comes in handy. If you don’t have
it’s just dust, then you simply need a one, just use a bowl or a sink. After
dry cloth and some elbow grease. If rinsing them off with water, use
it’s grease, don’t try to clean them your dry cloth to wipe down any
with water because that’ll just push surface moisture that’s leftover.
the grease further into the seams. Make sure there aren’t any streaks
Fill a bucket with warm water and or smudges left over from the
add a little lemon juice to it. cleaning solution. If there are any,
get rid of them with a little lemon
2. Scrub the Kitchen Units juice and then dry off the cabinets
Use your lemon juice and water again.
mixture as your cleaning solution
and scrub down the cabinets with 5. Polish with a Cabinet Polish
a sponge. Be careful not to use too Your cabinets should now be as
much pressure because you’ll good as new, but if you’d like them
damage the surface if you scrub to lo3ok even shinier and feel
too hard. Sometimes, grease is smoother, then you can buy a
stubborn and it’ll be impossible to special product made for that
remove simply by using warm purpose at your local supermarket
water and lemon juice. If you come or online. Using a polish to add
across such areas, make a mixture some extra protection is a good
of 50% vinegar and 50% water. idea as it will prevent stains and dirt
Apply this gently with a damp from sticking in the future. Apply
sponge to the stubborn grease some cabinet polish with a soft
areas you find on your cabinets. cloth and leave it on for about five
Then, use the warm water and minutes, then wipe down any
lemon juice solution to clean any excess and enjoy!
excess vinegar after it has done its
job. This will ensure that you don’t
leave any vinegar behind

interior design

DUSK STUDIO

–for fantastic, fabulous,
funky home accessories

text by Michael Nott, photos by Refined

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Dusk Studio has branches at Borrowdale and Avondale
with exclusive home décor items to die for!

Dusk Studio is part of the Dusk Home Group which was started by Hayley Mellor, fairly modestly, as
Dusk Candles in 2007. In 2008 it grew into Dusk Home and then in 2016 Dusk Studio – a partnership with

at Sam Levy’s opened in 2018.

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Dusk Home has a wide range of interior
decor and lifestyle products including
bedroom and bathroom linens, rugs and
accessories, pre-made curtains, cutlery and
crockery and kitchenware. Dusk Studio
focuses on a more select range of carpets,
wall art, smaller soft furnishings including
occasional chairs, tables, pouffes and
ottomans, lighting, mirrors, cushions and
decor accessories like small decorative
sculptures and ornaments. Both Dusk Home
and Dusk Studio share a similar aesthetic
that’s on-line with the most up to date,
modern international trends and styles. It’s a
hard to define style but it could be described
as contemporary and elegant with just a
touch of bling and a dusting of ethnic chic.

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Dusk Studio’s range of carpets are mostly imported directly from
Belgium – the world recognised leaders in carpet design and
manufacturing. The carpets are a polypropylene and wool blend
making them cosy and warm as well as durable and hard wearing.
There’s a range of sizes, patterns and colours to suit any interior
decor scheme from a living room statement carpet to bathroom
rugs. They have Oriental runners as well as the more ethnic style
jute and hessian carpets. Shaggy carpets are making a big comeback
in interior design and Dusk Studio has a wide selection – perfect
for intimate bedroom spaces. Apart from their luxurious deep pile
carpets they have lighter more durable options, so you can have
different rugs for summer and winter. The lighter rugs are also ideal
to use outdoors on a patio or verandah. They even have rugs made
from hardwearing plastic strips in vibrant colours which are a fun
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Sushi is scrumptious…

text by Michael Nott, photos by Refined

Maki Sushi opened in Arundel in March this year. As Zimbabweans travel
more and become more cosmopolitan we’re experiencing a wider variety
of different cultures, lifestyles and most importantly different foods. Sushi
is one of the growing number of the foodie trends that are just beginning

to be explored locally. Once considered ‘foreign’ and slightly strange its
now becoming much more popular as Zimbabweans become a lot more

adventurous and willing to try new taste sensations.

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022 For those of you who haven’t tried it yet sushi is a centuries old, traditional Japanese cuisine that has been steadily growing in
popularity across the world in recent years. It’s estimated that there are over 4000 sushi restaurants in the US alone. Sushi is

based around a particular type of short grained rice, lightly seasoned with rice wine vinegar and sugar, served with a selection

of raw or cooked fish and vegetables. It’s usually, though not always, wrapped in sheets of dried, edible seaweed called nori.

Toppings and fillings include sushi-grade raw fish, such as salmon or tuna, cooked fish or shellfish, avocado and a variety of

different vegetables. Modern takes on sushi include chicken and other non-traditional ingredients. There’s even a crumbed

and deep fried version which is not strictly Japanese but appeals more to Western tastes. Sushi is usually rolled into little tubes

and then sliced in to bite sized pieces revealing the colourful ingredients inside. Each piece of sushi is like a miniature culinary

artwork and they look especially pretty when there’s a variety of types of sushi presented on a platter.

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Sushi is usually served with soya sauce for dipping and wasabi paste very popular and then earlier this year, through a customer, she
for an extra kick. Wasabi is a pungent vegetable similar to horse heard about newly built premises available at Arundel Village in
radish or mustard. Pickled ginger is served as a palette cleanser to be Mount Pleasant. It was a bold decision to invest in a new business in
tasted in between sapling different flavours and types of sushi. Sushi trying times but it’s proved to be very successful.
can be eaten with chopsticks, a fork or just with your hands. The
small slices make a delicious, satisfying mouthful however you eat it. Working together with her friend and interior designer, David
Martins, she set about creating the new restaurant from a basically
Maki sushi is the most popular type of sushi – hence the name of empty and featureless space. Blank glass walls were clad with black
the restaurant. Other styles of sushi include nigiri, temaki and the vinyl with circular cut outs to evoke Japanese design and provide a
Western California roll. Although not strictly considered sushi, more contained interior space. The ceiling was painted black and
sashimi (no rice) is often served too. the reception, bar and kitchen were installed. The restaurant decor
is predominantly a dramatic black with pops of colour in the red
Like many of us the owner/manager/head chef at Maki Sushi and yellow chairs and a ‘green’ wall and bulkhead at the reception.
found herself out of work during the COVID lockdown. She had Potted Japanese bamboo completes the minimalist look.
experience working at other restaurants in Harare but the pandemic
decimated the hospitality and restaurant industries. Deciding to As sushi preparation doesn’t need a lot of space the kitchen is quite 023
expand her opportunities she enrolled at one of the leading culinary small, by restaurant standards, and its open plan so customers can
schools in Cape Town and learned the art of making sushi under a enjoy the whole process of preparing their food. Orders are prepared
Japanese trained chef. Returning to Zimbabwe she set up a small as per customers’ requests – except for the rice which is cooked
business from home in April 2021 making sushi takeaways and freshly every morning. It’s fun for kids (and adults too) to look over
offering a delivery service for customers. The business soon became the counter and watch the whole preparation process.

food

There are four chefs at Maki Sushi – two trained in South Africa For dessert, if you can fit it in, try their house cheese cake with a
at reputable sushi restaurants and two who have local, hands on fresh cup of coffee, or there are a variety of pastries available which
training and experience. change weekly. The restaurant is fully licenced with a well-stocked
bar that includes wines and spirits. Most people prefer to pair white
The menu offers a wide range of options including platters of a wine with sushi although red and rose wines are available – or you
variety of delectable sushi morsels for one to four people. There can bring your own wine for a small corkage charge. Maki Sushi
are also fashion sandwiches, roses, sushi boats, tacos (not the also offer a fantastic range of freshly made juices, supplied by local
Mexican type), poke bowls (which contain fish, vegetables company Promega, to complement your meal. They’re delicious and
and rice or noodles), and there are calamari rings or tempura healthy too and their delicate flavours perfectly enhance the taste of
prawns available. the sushi. And its guilt free and healthy too!

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deliveries. They’re also offering catering for events with platters
or ‘sushi cakes’ for up to 250 diners. Each little sushi slice can
be easily held in your hand, or popped in your mouth, so they
make the perfect party canape food. Sushi is also considered
relatively healthy as its low in fat and high in protein, vitamins
and minerals. And, of course, its seductively sexy, slightly exotic
and beautiful to look at.

Call Maki Sushi on 078 004 9459 to reserve your seat or
place a takeaway order.

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BEAUTY BOX
RETREAT

The Luxury Spa Botique.

Relax, Revive, Rejuvenate

by Michael Nott, photos by Michelle Fortmann The founder of Beauty Box Spa Retreat,Vimbayi Gappah.

Beauty Box Spa Retreat was founded by Vimbayi 031
Gappah about 10 years ago. For the first 8 years
the spa was a single treatment room but two years certified beauty, wellness and working at upmarket spas and beauty salons
ago it was extended to include the new reception spa therapist. She trained at the in and around London before returning to
area, a second treatment room and a much larger prestigious London School of Zimbabwe. She initially started out working
treatment room which can be used for single clients Beauty and Make-up and she from home before setting up the Beauty Box
or for couples’ treatments – it’s spacious enough gained extensive experience Spa Retreat a few years later.
to accommodate two massage beds and it has its
own luxurious shower and bathroom facilities. The
couple could be a husband and wife, a romantic
couple, a mother and daughter or two friends. There
are also day beds in a secluded part of the beautiful,
lush gardens for outdoor treatments or just “chilling
out” before or after a treatment.

Vimbayi’s career in health and beauty started
about 20 years ago when her sister treated her
to a facial at a beauty salon while she was living
in Switzerland. Vimbayi loved the experience so
much she decided that she wanted a career in the
beauty and wellness field. It’s a love and passion
that’s stayed with her and grown ever since.

Vimbayi is a CIDESCO International (Comite
International d’Esthetique et de Cosmetologie)

beauty

Beauty Box is situated within the Plant Plan cellulite busting treatments to help you look and a full selection of massages and
and feel your best. It’s great for improving beauty treatments to make you feel totally
Garden Centre on the corner of Rolf Avenue your circulation too. Vimbayi believes that pampered and indulged. Something we all
massage and beauty therapy should be seen need in these stressful times!
and Stokesay Close in Ballantyne Park, in a holistic light – massages are good for
your body but also treat and improve your Beauty treatments include a range of
Harare. The Plant Plan complex incorporates energy level, moods and emotions. cleansing and moisturising facials,
eyebrow and eyelash tinting, manicures
their nursery, Sabai Thai restaurant and a You could choose a leg and foot massage, a and pedicures. Vimbayi is well-known as
synchronised massage with two therapists or the Queen of Waxing in Harare as she’s
032 number of smaller outlets including decor even a pregnancy massage for that special really quick and efficient. For ladies they
specialists Inner Living, I-Buy Africa, Wild time in your life. They also offer a Body offer facial, underarm, leg and arm waxing
Exfoliation full body scrub and/or a full body as well as bikini waxing – available in
Vines (wine merchants) Cherubic Nail Moisture Wrap, followed by a relaxing shower Brazilian, Hollywood or standard options.
in their en suite private bathroom. Treatments They also offer waxing for men for chest
Bar and Maggs Hair Salon, among other range from 30 minutes to two hours for their and shoulders, full back and eyebrow
signature Beauty Box massage package. waxing. Most of the wax used for treatments
enterprises. is locally sourced though the wax strips
For a really luxurious treat they even offer are imported from South Africa. Likewise
There are a huge range of massage a complete half day spa experience where the massage oils and aromatherapy oils
treatments on offer including Swedish they can pick you up from your home in a are mostly sourced locally although some
massage and Deep Tissue massage – or a limousine, provide a champagne breakfast essential oils are imported.
combination of the two. They also offer hot
stone massage, aromatherapy, reflexology,
Indian head massage and ‘Loving Hands’ - a
type of massage originating in Hawaii. The
massages are not only for relaxation and
stress busting, they can also be tailored to be
highly therapeutic for muscle pain, strains or
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are women but men also book for waxing, international standards so they can enjoy
massages, facials, pedicures and manicures. good, rewarding jobs or even set up their
Urban men are starting to take much better own businesses.
care of their appearance these days and
most high powered businessmen could There’s a small selection of gifts and
really do with a stress relieving massage. mementos available including deluxe lint
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offers unique
and precious Text by Michael Nott
jewellery photos by Tyla Van Hoof,
and Refined
Silver Creations was established around 38 years
ago so they have a great deal of experience in 037
the world of jewellery making and selling.

The company originally started out in
Mount Pleasant and then relocated to
Milton Park before moving to their current
home at 122 Churchill Avenue in Gun Hill
in 2020. Lara and Gareth Hair took over
the company six years ago and it has
continued to thrive and grow since
then with new designs constantly
being added.

Lara is a very creative person and
experienced in a number of artistic
and design areas – and now in jewellery
design too.

Lara’s design ideas come from many diverse sources –
from Pinterest, magazines, movies and photos, fashion
and celebrity trends, among others. Silver Creations
are equally at home with a wide range of styles from
traditional and vintage designs to modern, chunky
chains and pendants – from intricately worked
jewellery to simple, minimalist statement pieces.

Lara Hair’s design ideas come from
many diverse sources such as Pinterest,
magazines, movies, photos, fashion and

fashion accessories

‘...they are
more than

items of
jewellery,

they’re
memories
that will last
forever...’

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Many of Silver Creations’ designs are one off, unique pieces
items of jewellery, they’re memories too that will last forever. What
could be more romantic than the gift of a silver ring or a necklace
from a loved one? It’s something to cherish for a lifetime. Good
jewellery can even be passed down through the family
for generations to come and it never loses its value
or its special meaning. Silver jewellery has
been worn since ancient Egyptian times and
valued by royalty and nobility and it has
never lost its attraction through the
centuries.
Designs specially made for
customers are exclusive and
you’ll never see anyone
wearing the same
piece.

Silver jewellery has been worn since ancient Egyptian times
and valued by royalty and nobility and it has never lost its

attraction through the centuries

‘Many of Silver refined 02
Creations’ 039
designs are one
off, unique pieces
exclusively made
to a customer’s
specifications’

For jewellery manufactured using the moulding process
customers can even buy the mould so it can never be
repeated. A piece of jewellery designed and made just
for you is guaranteed to make you or your loved one
feel extra-special and treasured. As Elizabeth Taylor
once said, “Jewellery has the power to be the one
little thing that makes you feel unique.” And she
should know.

But whatever the design the quality and
craftsmanship of Silver Creations’ work never varies;
all their jewellery is made to the same excellent
standards. Lara and Gareth make many of the pieces
themselves in their workshop at Churchill Avenue
just behind their showroom. They also have a
highly skilled and experienced team of three
silversmiths in their factory. Silver Creations are
experts in all the different specialised processes
involved in the manufacturing of superb
jewellery, including the latest laser cutting

and polishing, and engraving.

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You can also always be assured of the quality and purity of purity of the silver. It means that for every 1000 parts of
the silver used in their jewellery. Silver Creations has their material in the jewellery piece, 925 parts are made of silver
own unique, registered hallmark. It’s a crescent moon set in and no more than 75 parts should be a different metal. It
a rectangle with rounded corners and usually followed by the breaks down into 92.5% silver and 7.5% an additional metal.
number 925. Each hallmark is unique to a manufacturer so Silver Creations buy their silver directly from Fidelity Printers
only Silver Creations can use the crescent moon, and it means and Refinery who are the only establishment in Zimbabwe
that you can be assured that it’s a genuine piece made by allowed by law to deal in raw, unrefined precious metals.
them and not copied by anyone else. Silver Creations smelts the silver in their kilns and mixes it
with an alloy to make the raw silver harder and more durable
The number 925 stamp on silver jewellery is all about the and to help prevent tarnishing.

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‘...whatever the
design the quality
and craftsmanship
of Silver Creations’
work never varies;
all their jewellery

is made to the
same excellent

standards...’

Apart from custom made pieces Silver the only top limit is your own imagination. 041
Creations has an extensive range of ready The best thing about jewellery is that it only
to wear items including rings, earrings, goes up in value over the years.
pendants, name necklaces and charms for
bracelets. They have heavy handmade chains And it’s not just for women – Silver
Creations has an elegant range for men
fact, Silver Creations can make just about including rings, bracelets and chains
anything in silver – sculptures and ornaments, although men’s jewellery tends to be
old-school candelabras, goblets and even heavier and less ornate. Although it might
silver serviette and christening rings. be a bit extreme for Zimbabwean tastes,
think of the current trend for American
They also do resizing for rings and sensitive gangster rappers to wear chunky chains and
repairs to older jewellery that might be huge pendants. Who knows, it might just
worn or have been inadvertently damaged. catch on here one day and no doubt Silver
If this sounds like silver is too expensive or Creations will be making them too!
only for wealthier customers – think again! To contact Silver Creations:
Silver Creations provides a huge range of
fabulous jewellery with some pieces costing Visit their showroom and workshop at 122
as little as $10.00 so you could easily start Churchill Avenue in Gun Hill.
your own ‘collection’ and add to it every Call: 0776 613 440
month or two. For bigger, heavier pieces Email: [email protected]

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Get to know the inspiring
Rishi Verma behind the scenes

by Patuma Salimu, photos supplied by Rishi Verma
hardworking young man of our time, Rishi Verma. From the interview, the most important thing to note
was the fact that hard work brings in results because what started as a way to earn extra income at
University is now part of his identity and has led him to win several accolades However, success is not
an overnight achievement, you have to be resilient and know your worth in order to make it in life which
is what Rishi has managed to do.

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RISHABH VERMA, popularly known as Rishi Verma is a 27-year- Among his many talents is that he is good at most sports but his
old Indian-Zimbabwean, model, actor, entrepreneur, and brand main sport is badminton and he even played at the national level
ambassador. Dedicated, humble, and a man of principle is how he for the senior team. Another interesting fact about the multi-
describes himself which somehow falls short considering how hard- talented Rishi Verma is that he can speak six languages namely,
working he is. He has won several awards for being the Best Model, French, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, a little bit of Shona, and Punjabi.
Best International Model and Best Male Model Zimbabwe. When asked what he loved doing the most between acting,
modelling and being a brand ambassador he chose acting
Modelling wasn’t his childhood dream as he has a double major because he loves the feeling of being in character. He has
degree in International Hospitality and Events Management and featured in Hollywood movies like Tidal Drift: An ever still
an additional Master’s degree in Hospitality and Spa Management directed by his favourite director Van AJ Kluas, where he
from one of the renowned universities in the world in the field of played the role of a villain. Rishi said that being a villain was
hospitality, The Swiss Hotel Management school in Switzerland. challenging because it was the opposite of his character as he is
humble and kind but it was good to try something different. He
“I chose modelling because it was another avenue for me to earn has acted in international films such as Displacement Code and
money when I was in university and then I just took it very seriously Sunshine City to mention but a few.
because the money was good in Europe and I had the capabilities.
So I took up modelling and yes I have come far and it was a good 043
choice.”
He is selective of the roles he plays on TV because there are
After finishing his degree, he was appointed by an agent and started certain roles he wouldn’t want to do as they, “Might not suit me
doing shoots for smaller companies. or tarnish a bit of my reputation as I have a family so I’m very
selective of the of what actions I show to the fans,” he said.
In 2017, Rishi Verma won the first-ever Mr. Zimbabwe title. It was It’s obvious judging from his busy schedule that he hardly gets
almost like a dream as he could not believe it because that same night any rest but when he does, that is during Sunday afternoons and
he had already won the Best International Model. From then onwards evenings he spends time with his family and wife. Another thing he
he hasn’t stopped working hard as he has also been a chief judge of does for leisure is playing games. His favourite holiday destination
the national pageant. What he looks for as a judge in participants is is Switzerland and he owns two lovely poodles he describes as his
personality and character whatever type of modelling it is. “own sons.”
His advice for upcoming models, actors and brand ambassadors
Due to his busy schedule as an entrepreneur and lately as an actor, is that “You’ve got to remember your name is your reputation.
his focus has derived from charity work but that hasn’t stopped how far or how high you go. If you can go up fast, you can
him from helping out whenever he can. During his reign as Mr come down fast too.”
Zimbabwe, he was involved in charity works feeding the needy
street kids in Ruwa. Not only that, but he has also given to the
Harare Charity Children’s home and still supports them during the
winter seasons.

“With the way the economic situation is, I would like to make an
impact again on those children and mothers who do not have
homes and good livelihoods,” he noted.

You know you are doing something good when the world starts
talking about you even if it’s in a negative way and with the way
people are tech-savvy nowadays Rishi hasn’t been spared from the
negative comments on social media. Like any other celebrity, he
has had to deal with the bad side of social media which was very
depressing. Luckily, his family helped him through the ordeals
and he has managed to keep a clear head and keep growing as an
individual.

Juggling different careers is no joke as it comes with ups and downs,
one of them being a clash of the schedules. The only way he has
managed to deal with this is by communicating and maintaining
relationships. He noted that relationships are more important to him
than money.

Another challenge that he faces as a brand ambassador and a model
is that it’s hard to get paid what you deserve so you take whatever
comes your way. The way to deal with that is to remember your
worth and be stern he said.

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He went on to say that upcoming models and brand
ambassadors should put in the work themselves by
engaging with brands and having good public relations
skills. This is in the sense that if you leave the work to
other people some offers may be turned down and you
won’t even know about it.
In the next three years, Rishi sees himself as a
shareholder or an investor in a local firm in Zimbabwe.

FUN FACTS: Rishi Verma was once camera shy
when he started modelling in 2014. He also watches
himself on TV and laughs but at the same time
he uses that as a chance to improve himself. His
favourite era is the 90s; “Old school was the best,”he

chicken breast. He prefers his suits
compared to casual wear.

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“You’ve got to
remember your name
is your reputation.”

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personality feature

At Only 25,

Curtly Gwindi

is the hardest working, most decorated and
showbiz industry combined

by Farai Chaka
046 photos supplied by Curtly Gwindi, Fotohaus

CURTLY TOBOKA GWINDI, better known as Uncle Curtly, is a multi-talented personality. Known as a

Television and Radio Presenter, Digital Media Producer, Public Relations and Communication Maverick,
Marketing & Business Consultant, Brand Ambassador, MC, he plays a number of different roles.

His list of achievements and the volume of brands he represents is longer than that of most media

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From his Star FM days some years ago, At what time do you start your day – What and Linguistics at University of Zimbabwe 047
you might have heard him as one of the does a typical Curtly day look like? when I was roped in by Hammer and
presenters on The Heat Press alongside My alarm goes off at half past three in the Tongues to be their marketing strategist for
DJ Mox and Willard Kachere and most morning. Every day. The first thing I do one of the first ever public WIFI platforms,
recently, Trending with Curtly on ZBC’s is make my bed which is really my first Poshto. That ignited my passion for public
Good Morning Zimbabwe. He also runs win of the day. Now in a tidy and clean relations and marketing.
a successful consultancy, Curtly Gwindi environment, I take to reflecting and
Consultancy (CGC), set to officially launch meditation. Part of my meditation process I hosted the first ever campus radio talk
soon - which is solely vested in discovering, involves reading the Bible and matter of fact, show in Zimbabwe, UniTalk and we
nurturing and growing local talent and I am always reading this Bible. It is always hosted people from all walks of life from
brands with robust strategies that connect on my desk open like this. doctors, lawyers to media personalities and
them to their markets. CGC identifies entrepreneurs. I want to give a special shout
and nurtures talent and then exposes it to I am a very spiritual person. I believe in a out to someone who was mentoring me at
different corporate spaces and platforms. higher power directing our steps in everything that time Tafadzwa Mukoyi, better known
“We have the people, the networks and the we do and everywhere we go, that’s God. as Coach Taf, who was very instrumental in
social capital to push a brand to dizzying terms of my gateway into the industry. He
heights, we are tried and tested” he says. From the meditation that’s when I start took it upon himself to show me the ropes
preparing for the day ahead, taking a and I am forever thankful for that gesture.
On top of that, every Tuesday when the shower, brushing my teeth, suiting up and
cabinet convenes, he is the one who all. I have a show in the morning so I am Even during the formative varsity days,
introduces the parliament members and gives usually by ZBC Pockets Hill Studios around I was co-hosting a teen-centered show,
a rundown of the points made thereafter on 4:15am to get my line up and stories in TeenConnect alongside Joana Munengwa
TV, not forgetting his ability to still maintain check. I am scripting, scripting and scripting and Ignatius Munengwa. In all this I was
his love for the lighter chit chat with which right until the time I go on air. getting a taste of how it felt like to have a
he does on radio every Wednesday with platform on which I could express myself. It
the Veteran Broadcaster, fellow, Witness From then on, I start preparing for radio and was all motivating me to change the game
Matema. All this at the age of twenty-five. scripting for other pre-recorded programs, in the way I knew best.
like Jive Trends on Jive TV which by the
We visit him at his office at ZBC Pockets Hill way, we just launched in Bulawayo. It will Has your background in philosophy been
Studios to find out from the horse’s mouth just be a year since the pilot of Trending With helpful in maneuvering the media world
what makes this Mazowe-bred maverick tick. Curtly went on air and I am so excited about which is more or less known for all sorts
the upcoming anniversary. of negative things? Is it coming in handy?
They say it’s the formative years which are
I then tend to my core business, my foray
very crucial in shaping our personalities. into the realm of public relations, marketing,
advertising and business consultancy. I run
What was your childhood like? the Curtly Gwindi Consultancy (CGC). I also
My childhood had a profound impact on who touch base with my manager and team, to
I am today. I grew up on a farm. It’s what check the schedule and programs/meetings for
created the brand I am. The human being the day. It has gotten to a point where I have
that I am, it doesn’t get realer than waking up to work with someone to manage my affairs
to a different environment to the hustle and because I often forget about some of the work
bustle of town and also doing the activities commitments because there tends to be more
that are associated with being there. I can’t work than the air I breathe, ha-ha. From then
say it slowed me in anyway it enhanced me, I on its meetings, road mapping and strategizing
was always someone who was into speaking until it all makes sense. Then rest, because
and finding the stage, finding a platform to it’s important. For weekdays that’s it. On
express myself through words and I think weekends I usually just hang out with friends.
the best way one can express themselves
is through using whatever talent God gave How many languages do you speak?
them. Growing up, I had a strict father who Shona, English, Mandarin and a bit of
never believed I could go anywhere with Kalanga. The linguistics aspect of my studies
this gift so he never showed up for any of helped me - as a communicator, I cut
my competitions. At the age of twelve, I won and polished my command of the English
the Top U/13 Harare NASH CABS Public language and manner in which I relate other
Speaking Award (1st Place) he didn’t show, local languages through phonetics.
and looking back, I can clearly see that
everything that was happening around me One would almost expect you to go the
was preparing me for the stage that I am at philosophy route after university. What
right now. It was all sort of a build up to what motivated the switch to PR, Marketing and
I was to become. Being an only son, it came Media? Was it all part of the plan?
with a lot of expectations and duties. I had It definitely wasn’t part of the plan. I cut
no room to disappoint basically. I still can’t my teeth in the world of PR and Marketing
afford to. There were also a lot of fears that all within a year of doing my BA in Philosophy
this would derail me from my education and
ultimate success.

personality feature I love people.They would all describe me On average how many MCing gigs do you
as an ever smiling bundle of joy, industrious preside over every week? Do you at any
Do you think it has given you an edge over and always up for the task and above all, point turn down gigs?
other players in the industry? even keeled and humble. Television has Two or three gigs on average, these vary
I have always been someone with an also made me that type of person who cares from corporate gigs to private intimate
appreciation of life and philosophical about himself exceedingly. I would not call it programs like graduations and birthdays but
matters and going on to study philosophy narcissism but it is something that comes with it really depends on the season. There were
at tertiary level made sense. I can say I am this stage and you could ask anyone who is in times I could go for a month without a gig,
a deep person. Not profound, but deep. My the showbiz about that. But one thing I have it’s part of the business. The end of April and
philosophy background has made me a better not forgotten to care about is people. I have the whole of May is promising to be busy
communicator and a listener. Immanuel Kant, a found a way in which I can care so much for so we are expecting more gigs. I want to go
writer of articles of Pure Reason says, “Live your both myself and other people. from being overlooked to overbooked.
life as though your every act were to become
a universal law.” Most broadcast journalists On the brand ambassadorial front, Events EMCeeing or TV/Radio presenting?
forget that, in fact any regular journalist won’t what do you consider before partnering That’s a no brainer. Definitely presenting. I
know this, well I live by that. It has also been with a brand? Would you partner with a mean, my Events EMCeeing track record is
helpful because I get to think twice or even controversial brand? impeccable. I was University of Zimbabwe’s
thrice when making decisions which is very I would never partner with an infamous first ever resident MC from my first year up
key when you are a media personality. It has brand. I am a brand myself and I care so until I left the institution. I presided over all
grounded me, that’s knowledge, wisdom and much about my reputation as a brand and the major gigs for a solid three years. I think
my favorite, intelligence. we make sure we steer clear of any kind the biggest audience I have ever hosted in
of controversy or scandal. Even in my front of was about five thousand people.
Have you always been a people person? consultancy practice, the PR, we make sure When it comes to presenting though, it’s
How would your family or closest friends we represent the brands we are entrusted something I still want to explore. It’s a craft I
describe your personality? with in such a manner that they could still want to have a hand at and master - just
Of course, yes, I have always been a people never be at the centre of any controversy or like I have a mastered MCing, I think.
person. Look, people are the centrepiece scandal. That’s Protective PR.
Without a doubt one of the hardest
of everything I’m Presently, how many brands are you working men in town? What do you do
doing. When I’m working with? And tell us, any accolades? for leisure? Is there ever a time when
on radio or TV First of all, they are countless. Many brands. you don’t have somewhere to be or
I’m either talking North of 30 brands and all in different something to do?
about people routes. It could be through radio, through There is never a time. I have realised that
or interviewing TV or through CGC, my consultancy time is a very fickle concept. I recently
imprint. lost my niece. Quite a young girl. That’s
048 people. when I realised that it’s no joke, we do not
All paid work? have much time on this planet. I always
Let’s just say there is mutually beneficial tell my people and teams that we have two
contract and agreement between all the lives, the second one begins when you
parties involved. That’s probably the best realise that you only have one. Life is in
way I can put it across. your face right now and you might not live
to do it again. You have to start creating
And yes, winning since 2020! I was happy time for everything worthwhile. Everything
to have been recognized by the Zimbabwe that leads to you being phenomenal and
Business Awards, IDCZ and MegaFest not forgotten. That’s why I’m never free, I
Awards for the outstanding work I am make time.
doing in P.R. In 2021 I was the Best New
Age Zimbabwean and Most Inspirational Any rituals you perform before presenting
Nominee for Incorporate Zim. Most recently or hosting?
I am nominated for the 2022 JCI Ten I just say a simple prayer to the Lord
Outstanding Young People. Almighty. Everything works from there.

How did your relationship with Vista What would we be surprised to learn about

Pharmacy come about? you? Any hidden talents?
That arrangement is a perfect example of my I am a very fast swimmer. I have an
rising through lifting others mantra. Another extremely intensive photographic memory.
client whom I cannot name and I was I have helped people solve crimes. I do not
working with saw the benefit of me working respond to hate comments or speech, that’s
for Vista. He saw that I could add value a major talent.
to this enterprise that was still growing.
Vista Pharmacy has been one of our most Who do you look up to locally and
supportive clients. One of our most stable,
solid and most definitely I can vouch for internationally?
their dedication to people’s health. Internationally I’m looking at big names
like Trevor Noah, Peter Ndoro and Vusi
Thembekwayo. Especially Trevor Noah.

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What he does with the Daily Show is How do you deal with negative social running of it. I am striving for bliss, man.
amazing. His response to Kanye West was media comments? The ultimate level of happiness.
thoughtful. He is amazing. He has mastered I do not respond. I have mastered the science
the art of conversation and dialogue which is of not responding. I do not give anybody that What do you want to be remembered for?
perhaps the cornerstone of what I’m doing. satisfaction. None of this negative content A person who gave others a chance when
that you may have come across on social he could. I want to be phenomenal and not
What was the last show you watched? media platforms concerning me is remotely forgotten, at the youngest age possible. I want
Young Famous and African and of particular true. I know people are going to keep trying to shift the narrative, upset the equilibrium,
interest to me was the Andile character, to fish a response out of me by any means. you can do anything, at any age. I often sit in
Andile Ncube, who ironically, is into news The more we do, the bigger we get and the meetings with people twice my age and pinch
casting. more they see us on TV or hear us on radio, myself because I never saw this coming. I want
the more they will try to knock down what all my peers to be on these levels, I want other
What is the best advice you have ever we have built. That’s the beauty and the people to rise through me and I would like
been given by your parents? curse. to rise through lifting others. Wherever I go,
Keep it simple. That was my dad. Because of whatever I do, I am making sure I do the most
their advice I have never had to complicate To be as stable as I can be in every so someone else could benefit from it.
or overthink things. I have always believed dimension of my life. To build an empire
in simplicity. My publication founded on that will grow and sustain itself even without Mr. Gwindi, thank you for your time.
this advice, “A Son Who Kept It Simple”, me having to be involved in the day to day No thank you guys, for coming all the way
will be out soon. to the hill.

market

OLD STABLES
Get A New Lease On Life

050 by Michael Nott, photos by Refined
Since they opened just over two years ago the Old
Stables Market at the Borrowdale Racecourse has
quickly become the best place to spend a Saturday
morning. You can browse the huge range of stalls
offering fine foods, health and nutritional products,
arts and crafts, books, carpets, antiques and
collectables, cosmetics and beauty products, and
so much more. While there are a number of regular
stall holders there are also new ones every week so
there’s always something else intriguing to capture
your attention. The emphasis is on smaller, local
manufacturers and suppliers – often unique products
you won’t find anywhere else. The range of goods on
offer is certainly miles away from what you’ll find in the
usual humdrum supermarkets and shopping malls.