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Star Profile
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Hilda Nolan
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2 THE STANDARD STYLE / CONTENTS
August 3 to 9 2014
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The Standard
Style
Contents
Woman & Man
Home & Garden
Food & Drink
Family
Arts
3 Woman Profile
Rachel Hilda Nolan
9 Home of the Week
Enter our competition
14 Sitar Restaurant
Dusty Miller
19 Family of the Week
Mr & Mrs Juta
26 Breaking New Ground
Grace
5 Motivation
Cynthia Hakutangwi
10 Trends
Property
15 FNB Limpopo Wine Show
Lebbie
21 Education
The cost of child abuse
28 Bookworm
Phillip Chidavaenzi
7 Man Profile
Tafadzwa Zimunhu Taruvinga
12 Gardening
Design your Patio
18 Food & Drink
Buitenverwachting
24 Family Getaway
The Grand Canyon
29 Arts
Celeb news
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August 3 to 9 2014 THE STANDARD STYLE / WOMAN / PROFILE 3
Star Profile:
Rachel Hilda Nolan
Prudence Muganiwah
Born in Masvingo and raised in Harare,
Rachel Hilda Nolan is a 37 year old inspirational
woman who has dedicated
herself to changing the face
of society in her own way.
“My passion is educating
women on HIV
and Aids, explaining
the difference
between the two
and how one can
live positively
and healthily
for a long time.
I aim to encourage
women to
learn to accept
their status and
educate themselves
as well as family
and friends to avoid
the stigma attached
to it.”
A counselor
and a people’s person
by nature who always
has room for
one more
person,
Rachel enjoys meeting women from all
walks of life in terms of creed, race, age,
economic status and social classes and still
being able to make a difference in each of
their lives. “It makes me happy knowing
I have helped someone in one way or the
other.”
The biggest challenge she says she has
faced in her life was when she tested positive.
“I faced lots of stigma, and was rejected
by close friends whom I thought would
stand by me unconditionally. It took its toll
on me and at one point I even attempted suicide
as I simply saw no light at the end of
the tunnel.
Rachel is part of a group in Zimbabwe
called Because We Care. We have workshops
where those of us living positively
share our stories in the hope of educating
our communities. “I am also part of a
group here in South Africa called Positive
Heroes. I am one of the Administrators for
Dandaro Remadzimai Anhasi, a fast growing
Facebook group wherein thousands of
women strive to stand together to make a
difference in each other’s lives by sharing
advice, life experiences and general tips
on how to handle different situations. I am
also a Trustee for Jenny Msonza Foundation
where we work with and help Zimbabwean
women all over the world in various
ways.
With her activism and positive attitude
to life, Rachel hopes to change people, especially
Zimbabweans’ attitudes and mindsets
towards HIV. “I look forward to the
day when there will be no stigma or
rejection attached to HIV. Those that
test positive will accept and not live
in denial. A lot of Zimbabweans
are either too scared to get tested
or too scared to share their status
with close people for fear of
rejection, and this is understandable
if the rejection
I faced personally is anything
to go by.”
A Christian who
has high
r e -
gard for integrity, compassion, forgiveness,
and kindness, she regards God as most
important in her life. The ever smiling, impeccable
woman believes without him she
wouldn’t be here today.
Most of Rachel’s day is spent counseling
people that are depressed or suicidal, either
in person, over the phone or via text.
“I try to balance out my day by doing my
work, reaching out to whoever is in need of
my help, cooking, spending time with my
husband, and responding to more messages
and calls. Quite hectic but I manage. That
small difference I make is what counts.”
Rachel, who likes braaing and lunching
with her friends, is thankful for the support
her family has always given her, in the
form of her mother, two sisters, and her
16 year old son whom she says “means the
world to me.” She appreciates the togetherness
about family life that displays itself
through all the laughter, tears, and standing
by each other through thick and thin.
“Blood is thicker than water. I lost a lot
of people I thought were my friends after
I told them about my status but my family
never rejected me. They have stood by my
side, have never thrown it in my face and
are always pushing me to keep fighting.”
She talks passionately of her biggest
achievement being a full time motivational
speaker where I get to travel all over Africa
just to talk to people and making my own
contribution to the change we need in society.
Her biggest inspiration comes in the
form of her mother, whom she says raised
her and her siblings single handedly. “We
never went hungry or lacked anything. She
knows how to handle tough situations in
life. Even though we fight sometimes I love
her dearly and will always remember what
she taught me growing up.”
Joyce Meyer is also a role model to Rachel,
as she finds her an amazing woman
who despite going through so much as a
child, remained a strong God fearing woman
who didn’t allow her past to hinder her
future.
In terms of advice for young people,
which she has lots of, Rachel had this to
say; “I would love to say abstain and save
yourself till marriage but I know that is not
happening. This is the reality. So I will rather
say, practice safe sex if you have to, stick
to one partner and always put the Lord first
before you make any decisions – He should
be your guide.
Quick little facts on Rachel:
• I love biltong, and everything baby pink
• I am terrified of live chickens
• I am a hopeless romantic
• I never leave home without makeup on
• I only tie my hair back when I have
braids
• I love West African food
In the words of Mother Theresa, “Not
all of us can do great things. But we can do
small things with great love.” Sometimes
the smallest things that often go unnoticed
make the biggest impact.
And this is exactly what Rachel is on about.

4 THE STANDARD STYLE / WOMAN / FASHION
August 3 to 9 2014
Recycled trend
“Every day is a fashion show and the world
is the runway” – Coco Chanel
In Trend: Denim, White Denim jeans, Metallics, Platform Sandals
Shamiso Catherine Ruzvidzo
Patterned Kimono’s are Back
If you aren’t part of the fashion world, its very
easy to get lost in all the trend talk that happens
in the fast paced world of fashion. You
may often hear people say are you “on trend”
or are you shopping for a trend. People always
ask me what trends are and how they affect
them. A trend is a popular style that is often determined
through seasons and forecasted years
in advance. They indicate the direction in which
fashion is moving and act as a guide for fashion
houses world over. Textile experts work years
in advance to determine the guidelines of each
upcoming season, identifying and anticipating
styles.
Trend forecasting gives designers style direction
and shapes collections. One minute you can
dressed in the hottest look and the next you are
deemed out of date. Forecasting can be predicted
up to two years in advance or more.
BUY LOCAL Try Zimbabwean Brand Tanya Nefertari for patterned fashion.
Some of the most popoular trends at the moment
are metallics, white denim jeans, denim,
patterned prints and platform sandals. Trends
tend to recycle every couple of years, often coming
back with a new style and modern cut. You
may recognise some of these current trends, as
they have similar styles and looks from what we
were wearing during the 90s.
Are trends followed in Zimbabwe? They are not
followed as obsessively as they are followed
overseas. However they do come and go locally,
or often come and stay. Like the colour blocking
trend from three years ago that seems to have
become an attached trend for Zimbabweans.
Platform Sandals Bright Pastal Prints Metallics

August 3 to 9 2014 THE STANDARD STYLE / INSPIRATION 5
Relational thinking for wholesome Living
Cynthia Hakutangwi
According to psychologist Sidney
Jourard, fully 85 percent of your happiness
in life will come from your personal
relationships. Your interactions
and the time that you spend with the people
you care about will be the major source of
the pleasure, enjoyment and satisfaction that
you derive daily. The other 15 percent of your
happiness will come from your accomplishments.
Unfortunately, many people lose sight
of what is truly important, and they allow the
tail to wag the dog. They sacrifice their relationships,
their major source of happiness, to
accomplish more in their careers. But one’s
career, at best, can be only a minor source and
a temporary one, at that of the happiness and
satisfaction that everyone wants.
We are all bio-psychosocial spiritual beings
as mankind. True health in mankind is
more than the absence of disease since wellness
involves health in all dimensions of life.
Considering that the dimensions of life are all
interrelated it becomes inevitable that decisions
in one dimension can positively or negatively
influence the other areas.
Relational needs and wholesome living
From a societal approach, the top ten relational
needs include Acceptance, Affection,
Appreciation, Approval, Attention, Comfort,
Encouragement, Respect, Security and Support.
Wholesome living is a product of pursuing
wholeness in every area of our lives. This
includes giving thought to how our actions
and words may affect the vitality of those
we interact and relate with. Wholeness is an
expression of completeness, entirety, totality,
unity, fullness and comprehensiveness.
What lens are you putting on?
I remember vividly the frenzy that hit our
neighbourhood in the early 80’s when the British
pop music outfit Five Star released their
hit single “All Fall Down” in 1985. It became so
trendy for the teen fans that could afford it to
walk around the neighbourhood with an air of
“coolness” donning a pair of denims and dark
sunglasses (“shades” as they were popularly
known). It was with a glee of delight when I
briefly wore my first pair of “shades” which
I had “borrowed” from my brother one Saturday
afternoon. What an extraordinary perspective
I had of everything that sunny afternoon!
Everything and everyone appeared so
dark and different for those few moments yet
as soon as I removed them from my tiny face,
When things go wrong!
my familiar light-filled world was restored.
In life we may not always be able to control
the variables but we are responsible for the
perspectives we choose to adopt as we interact
with the world and everything around us. On
various levels the world experiences so many
struggles that arise from a self-lens. The selflens
causes individualistic thinking which
is responsible for a limited scope of problem
solving, lack of consideration of the broader
society, incomprehensive solutions and the
dissolution of families, institutions and societies.
Relational thinking is an approach for
transforming societies, organisations and
economic productivity. “It is a paradigm shift,
where we view everything through a relational
lens, speak with relational language, to give
new relational definitions, and use relational
instruments to reach relational goals which
benefit everyone” - Relationships Global (UK).
In the words of the author John Powell, “to
live fully, we must learn to use things and love
people, and not love things and use people.” It
is our perspective therefore which makes the
difference between what we see and what can
be achieved. Putting on the relational lens
means that we learn to see life from the perspective
of relationships, as opposed to seeing
it from the viewpoint of materialism or individualism.
Relational Thinking is Sustainable Thinking
Learning to think relationally is the first step
towards building a more relational world.
Whilst relationships are important in the
lives of individuals they are also key in organisations
on a Strategic, Cultural, Operational
and Personal level. The scope of the
relational lens is not only personal but organisational
and extends to the wider society. For
those in business Relational Proximity is a
real issue to customers. When customers are
not experiencing what ought to be the results
of relational proximity – namely, a feeling of
connectedness, being understood, belonging
and fairness that supports respect, they start
to disengage. The same applies in personal
relationships. With relational proximity we
can build trust, accountability, supportive relationships
and a sense of belonging.
The cumulative effect of adopting Relational
Thinking results in the attainment of
stronger families, more effective organisations,
increased social cohesion in communities,
improved economic productivity and
greater personal and national wellbeing.
Seek to establish healthy relationships
The tragedy of our time has been the tendency
to look at relationships with a “whatdo-I-get-out-of-this?”
perspective. Meaningful
and healthy relationships are developed and
established when all the parties are willing to
give and receive. The benefits of cultivating
good relationships are endless. We can make a
choice today and determine to think relationally
and give of ourselves what we expect to
benefit out of any meaningful relationship by
changing our perspective.
Cynthia is a Communications and Personal
Development Consultant, a Life Coach,
Author, and Strategist. She is the Managing
Consultant of Wholeness Incorporated. “A
passionate and fervent motivational speaker
who speaks at seminars, workshops and conferences
provoking people and institutions to
challenge their comfort zones by imparting
vital knowledge and information which can
help them to live balanced lives and create
trans-generational solutions.” E-mail: cynthia@wholenessincorporated.com
Rufaro Mushonga
“Show me a person who never made
a mistake, and I will show you a person
who never did anything.” This
is a quote from William Rosenberg,
the founder of Dunkin’ Donuts, a
successful American global doughnut
and coffee chain.
Are you a perfectionist? It is
important to strive for excellence
in everything that you do, but being
a perfectionist can send you
to an early grave, because perfectionists
struggle to deal with and
bounce back from mistakes they
have made. They live in denial. I
was once a perfectionist, but in my
line of work, I have learnt the hard
way that I will make mistakes, and
some of those mistakes can result
in losing a client, or even losing
your credibility in business. The
bottom line is no one is perfect. We
all make mistakes.
I had a traumatic event experience
a few weeks ago. I planned an
event to near perfection, but I had
service providers to deal with. This
event was out of Harare, and I had
to work within a budget, which
meant using event service provid-
ers that I had not worked with before.
I consulted with people that I
trust who are in the same line of
business as I am, and they referred
me to “reputable” service providers.
Now, you can control your own
actions and behaviour, but you cannot
control the actions and behaviour
of another person, no matter
how hard you may try to. The mistake
that I made was to assume that
basic event etiquette was not something
that I had to educate these
service providers on. I thought
they knew! But they needed intense
micro-managing, and this is something
that I realised when it was
already too late.
“Murphy’s Law” took over. For
those of you who are not familiar
with this law, it says that “anything
that can go wrong will go wrong. “
It was a circus! I was disturbed by
the lack of professionalism that I
had to deal with. In fact, I was traumatised!
As my business partner,
Archie Mhone, always says “You
can plan - and plan to perfection,
but when it comes to this business,
you are only as good as the performance
of your service providers. “
And as I said earlier, it was a circus.
So you’ve made a mistake that resulted
in losing a client that was
key to your bottom line. Or you’ve
encountered a huge obstacle that
has brought your efforts to a halt.
That experience, for a small business
owner can be discouraging
to a point where you want to give
up, or you lose confidence in your
abilities, and sometimes become
fearful that you will make another
mistake. In order to be successful,
more often than not, you have to
experience setbacks. Rather than
crawl into a hole somewhere and
hibernate, confront these setbacks
head on.
Accept your failure or mistake.
Accept that you are far from perfect
– no one is perfect. Accept that you
are going to make more mistakes
as you grow. This doesn’t mean
you should become mediocre – by
all means strive for perfection! But
once you accept that you will make
mistakes, when you do make a mistake,
you will be able to dust yourself
off, take corrective measures,
and move forward. You will be a
better entrepreneur than you were
when you started.
Learn from your mistakes. Use
your failure as an opportunity to
learn, to grow and to improve your
business. Use it as motivation to
succeed. In my line of business,
which is events management, I
work with checklists on a daily
basis. So when I make a mistake,
or overlook something, I add these
mistakes to my checklists, so that
next time, I know I won’t repeat the
same mistake. To take my experiences
even further, over the years I
have found myself with a series of
detailed checklists that I give to my
team whenever we have a job to do.
Sometimes I give these to clients. So
because of my passion for wedding
planning, I recently decided to put
these checklists together and write
a wedding workbook for couples to
use, to help them plan their wedding
without leaving out the small
but essential planning steps that
can make or break their special day.
If I had not made mistakes, I would
not have been inspired to write a
book.
Do not make excuses – take
ownership of your failures. I am
sure many of you can relate to this.
Someone offers you a product or service
at a certain price, and you negotiate
the price downwards, and the
product malfunctions, or the service
is poor. The person who sold it
to you blames it on the fact that you
did not pay enough. Is this a legitimate
reason for failing to deliver?
Or is it just an excuse? Take ownership
of your mistakes, and show
that you have learnt from them.
Admitting to a client that you were
in the wrong is better than making
an excuse, or shifting the blame. A
client will respect you more if you
show integrity.
Get over it fast and bounce back.
Get back on the horse! Time is money,
and there is no time for you to
throw yourself a pity party every
time you fail. The longer you spend
wallowing in your failure, the harder
it will be to get back on the horse.
Don’t give up!
Rufaro Mushonga
rufmush@gmail.com

6 THE STANDARD STYLE / MAN / GROOMING
August 3 to 9 2014
Decoding the dress code……
Work casual
Although a button down shirt is compulsory, you can also get
away with denim, checked or print shirts and its best to stick
to darker tones than brighter colours. There are subtle details
that you can add to be creative with your outfit, such as, tie
bars or pocket squares; these can give quite a degree of depth
to your look. The shirts can be combined with a great pair of
dark jeans or a good pair of chinos. This look can be finished
off with a pair of brogues, moccasins or boat shoes. The top
half would need a sports jacket or nice trendy jacket.
Formalwear
Always be as simple as possible with elegance and comfort.
This is a compulsory two or maybe three piece suit type of
dressing. Good fabrication of suits, as well as good textured
shirts nothing too colourful or shiny, cufflinks are an essential
addition to complete the outfit. If in junior positions, exuberant
pocket squares, tie bars and cufflinks maybe deemed inappropriate,
you need to put them on with a lot of delicacy and
minimalism, not intrusive and over-elaborate. Avoid patent,
desert shoes and takkies like a plague. You need a good pair
of socks to go with the outfit and a briefcase or man bag to
complete the look.
Grooming and image and etiquette specialist.
You can get hold of him at jonathandenga@gmail.com
Jonathan Denga
One of the greatest feats in dressing is understanding
what to wear, from sportswear to work casual to formal.
A lot gets lost in between and we end up putting on the
wrong clothes at the wrong function. Knowing what to
put on and where is part of dressing etiquette that a professional
gentlemen needs to be adept with when dressing up.
Knowing what to put on, to what function demonstrates manners
honour and integrity of the modern day gentleman. One
of the worst things that we Zimbabwean men have been accustomed
to is just wearing anything anyhow anywhere. For
example; we turn up in our shorts, t shirts and sandals to a
smart casual event or our work suits to a black tie event. Now,
to remedy this fashion “faux pas” let me guide you with some
recommendations, so that the next time that you are invited to
an event with a specified dress code you actually know what
to put on.
Semi-Casual
With the modern day trends into the new world of colour, you
may want to add some colour to your work wardrobe; however,
you need to do that without exaggeration. People might not
take you seriously if you colour block or have exuberant colours.
What’s best is to layer a shirt, crewneck knit or cardigan
under a blazer. Tweeds and checks are your best friend in this
instance but in toned down earthy colours, browns and champagnes.
Keep bottoms as neutral as possible. Brogues and plain
oxfords are the ideal footwear.
Sports-day wear
We are always doing golf events and we are well adept with
the look. However whether playing or going to watch a pair of
Khakis, jeans, chinos with a nice front button golf shirt is the
best way to go. If it’s any other sport event there is nothing
wrong with a good pair of tracksuits or a pair of good shorts
and t-shirts and clean sleek, takkies.
Semiformal
This is a formal outfit, a suiting type of dressing without a
matching jacket. Ideally, the recommended style is a black or
blue blazer with charcoal trousers with a crisp white shirt and
tie but trends have also pushed the styles into various directions
of colours combination. The latter is the most recommended
look for the semiformal outfit. It’s the only look that
allows one to wear a different suiting jacket to the trousers.

August 3 to 9 2014 THE STANDARD STYLE / MAN / PROFILE 7
Star Profile:
Tafadzwa
Zimunhu Taruvinga
“
Prudence Muganiwah
I shudder at the thought of the “I have arrived” mentality
The first of four children and the only son, Tafadzwa
Zimunhu Taruvinga is a 31 year old determined man
who is destined for success. Born to the late Showard
Peter Taruvinga and Janet Ndhlovu in Harare,
Tafadzwa is the first Zimbabwean author to have written
a published title on customer service excellence using
tangible case studies which are especially relevant to
the typical Zimbabwean context, as well as any other
contemporary organisation. His unique use of the
pen that makes his writings relatable to literally everyone
distincts him from the rest.
But does he feel like he has attained any notable
achievements yet? “I don’t think I have attained my
biggest achievement yet. Instead, I think that the
milestones which I have realised so far are key pieces
of the grander picture puzzle of my life’s purpose. For
instance, I think of my first published title as part of
a bigger drive to alleviate customer services in Zimbabwe
and beyond. I shudder at the thought of the “I
have arrived” mentality and I never want to become
complacent or comfortable with feats
of the yesteryear, both as a person and a
professional. The sky is the limit.”
Tafadzwa and his sisters
grew up in Tafara, raised by their
widowed mother after their father
had passed away in June 1990. “I
attended primary school at Warren
Park 1 Primary School and
Mwanandishe Primary School in
Tafara, then high school at St. Ignatius
College during the reign
of Mr. Ignatius Mabveni, as well
as St. Francis Xavier’s Kutama
College during the reign of the
late Mr. James Chinamasa.”
Later, Tafadzwa went on to
study Economics and Management
at Rhodes University
in South Africa, then
Marketing at the Chartered
Institute of Marketing in
the United Kingdom.
One of the 17 participants
- chosen from
a pool of about 3000
applicants - from 10
Sub-Saharan African
countries who participated
in the
“Afrika Kommt”
business leadership
internship
in Germany between
2010 and
2012, Tafadzwa
has studied
and worked in
countries in
Sub-Saharan
Africa as well
as in Western
Europe, experiences
from
which he says
he has learnt a
lot about himself.
Easy-going as he is
serious, Tafadzwa
thoroughly enjoys
history documentaries.
“I especially
enjoy the histories of
Zimbabwe and South
Africa, the Roman
Empire, Ancient
Greece and World
War II.”
Always a
keen stud
e n t ,
Tafadzwa
enjoys
general knowledge game shows, travelling and learning,
playing basketball and tennis, reading and, of course,
writing. A trilingual fluent German speaker, Tafadzwa is
lover of language in all its forms. The eloquently spoken
Tafadzwa is a Customer Service Consultant who writes,
speaks and trains on Customer Service Excellence (CSE).
With a vision to create value for the typical business in
Zimbabwe by optimising its customer service experience
spectrum, he feels that when the economy improves, he
wants to have played a significant part in positioning Zimbabwean
businesses as customer service champions that
can compete globally.
Tafadzwa’s first publication; “Serve Your Customers
Excellently, Or Not At All!” is proof indeed that he is
on a mission. “I enjoy writing because it is unrestricted:
whatever I write can be my own creation. This ties in well
with my passion for customer service because I am able to
address key issues in a way that is creative and engaging.
Once my ideas are clear in written form, speaking to or
training my audiences then draws from well-thought-out
concepts. I also enjoy writing prose and poetry which have
a positive impact on the lives of those who read them.”
Asked what was most exciting about writing, he was
visibly enthusiastic. “The most exciting aspect about writing
is that ideas come in different forms and at different
times – sometimes in trickles, and other times in ubiquitous
gushes. When I get an idea, I urgently need to write it
down, because a missed opportunity to do so is what makes
the difference between a shared idea and a non-existent
one. The thrill for me is in converting a conceived idea into
one that others can understand and benefit from, and one
that has a positive impact on the bigger picture.”
The pleasant yet assertive personality that Tafadzwa
comes across as, he considers integrity to be very important.
“I believe that anyone who is serious about business
should do what they say they will do, and when they do it,
they should do it exceptionally well. I also value honesty
and respect in both personal and professional relationships.
I believe that, in the words of the Jamaican reggae
artist, Richie Spice, “the world is a cycle…going roundand-round…”
in which what we do to others will find its
way back to us. If we genuinely do good for others, good
will be done for us in turn and, conversely, our wrongdoings
sometimes reward us with misfortune. I also believe
than every person that we meet in our lives can teach us
one of two things - good or bad. We must choose carefully
who to learn from, as well as what we learn and what we
forego.”
Tafadzwa described his typical day quite simply as hectic.
“I have to juggle a million and one things between writing
and research, meetings and everything else that needs
my attention. I normally start my day in the early hours
of the morning and I retire to bed late in general, but typically
not without jotting down one or two ideas.”
Quite the family guy who is still to have a family of
his own, he described the concept of home rather interestingly.
“Home is the one place where I can be told the
truth or critiqued objectively, whether I want to hear it or
not. At home, I can let my guard down in a torn t-shirt on
a lazy Sunday, and no one cares about that. Instead, they
care more about the person beneath the t-shirt.” Tafadzwa
loves to spend time with his family, typically playing
golden oldies on cassette, with greats such as Dobbie
Gray, Dolly Parton, Don Williams, Roy C, Tracy Chapman,
ABBA, Simon Chimbetu & the Orchestra Dendera Kings,
and Oliver‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi being regulars on the playlist.
Tafadzwa feels if he hadn’t become a writer and consultant,
he would have been a pilot. “Maybe I will rekindle this
as a third passion and get to live up to the adage “the sky is
the limit” quite literally then – who knows?”
Acknowledging the significant role his mother has
played in his life, Tafadzwa had this to say, “Having seen
the exemplary way in which my mother has single-handedly
raised us, her children, as well as my uncles, aunts and
cousins, I admire her vision and her courage under very
difficult circumstances. She has taught me everything that
I know, especially the importance of education and the necessity
of being one’s own resource in life as much as that
is possible.”
As a parting shot, Tafadzwa had this piece of advice
for younger generations behind his; “It is very important
to know who you are, to have a plan for your life and be a
positive contributor to society. It is very easy, especially
nowadays, for young people to be lost in the excitement of
mainstream practises and trends. But actually, to day’s
world requires a much more defined sense of the self and
a resolute commitment to building a good reputation and
leaving a sound legacy in your own unique way.”
“

8 THE STANDARD STYLE / MAN / WHEELS
August 3 to 9 2014
2014 Evoque way better
Fact Jeke
This is the love of my life…..literally.
Especially after driving the Coupe
in the Savuti, Botswana all the way
onto a Ferry into Livingstone Zambia.
The handling is not for the weak
and sweet but the Evoque handled
all rough terrains with so hussles.
With worldwide sales of nearly
34 000 units in 2013, the Range Rover
Evoque still tops the ‘most wanted’
list of premium compact SUVs in
the world – and makes a further leap
forward with the introduction of a
host of new technologies for its 2014
facelift. These technologies aim to
keep the svelte and sexy SUV at the
front of the chasing pack by lowering
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
as well as introducing new
comfort and convenience features.
A new automatic transmission
and five new driver assistance features
are the technical highlights.
First shown at the Geneva Motor
Show in March, the ZF-9HP automatic
transmission is among the
world’s first 9-speed units fitted to
a passenger car. It has an ultra-fast
response time, described by ZF as
“below the threshold of perception”
and an adaptive shift programme
that quickly learns driving style.
With a wide spread of ratios and
improved efficiency, the new transmission
delivers improved economy,
reduced emissions, enhanced performance
and greater comfort. It
will also benefit towing ability.
Coupled to the acclaimed Terrain
Response condition-specific
matrix, it gives the 2014 Range Rover
Evoque the ability to master just
about any driving environment.
Adding to that is a raft of optional
driver assistance features. These
include: Park Exit (to automatically
exit parallel parking bays), Perpendicular
Park (to position the car
centrally in parking bays), Closing
Vehicle Sensing and Reverse Traffic
Detection (to warn drivers of oncoming
traffic) and Wade Sensing.
In addition, a Torque Vectoring by
Braking feature, available across
both powertrains, further enhances
agility and safety by redirecting
torque between all four wheels to
counteract understeer.
“The Range Rover Evoque has
been a game-changer in the local
market, its mix of style and capability
still unrivalled,” says Kevin
Flynn, Managing Director of Jaguar
Land Rover South Africa and
sub-Sahara Africa. “A nine-speed
automatic transmission puts it into
a different league as far as technology
goes, confirming that Evoque
represents way more than a fashion
statement. It is an extremely capable
all-rounder, both on and off the
road.”
In addition to the new technologies,
there are detail changes to the
Evoque’s exterior, new colour options
for the interior, four new alloy
wheel styles and a new style of Land
Rover badge on the grille, wheel centres
and tailgate.
New exterior mirrors, despite a
reduced overall size, do not adversely
affect rearward visibility and provide
better ‘see-through’ between
the A-pillar and the mirror housing.
The model line-up now consists of
three equipment grades: the new
Pure, along with the existing Prestige
and Dynamic models. The easiest
way to tell them apart at a glance
is badging and wheels: Pure has 18-
inch wheels and Evoque badging in
black, the Prestige goes up an inch
to 19s and has badging in silver,
and the Dynamic combines 20-inch
wheels and red badging.
Panoramic sunroof, privacy
glass, rain-sensing wipers, Xenon
headlamps, power tailgate and
Navigation are just some of the features
also fitted as standard to the
Prestige, while the Dynamic adds
grained leather for the upholstery,
full electric adjustment on the front
seats, and – as a luxury flourish – illuminated
tread plates. All derivatives
gain a sliding centre console
armrest, with fore/aft travel in the
order of 150mm.
An extensive array of options
allows every Range Rover Evoque
owner to build a car to their tastes,
whether talking wheel style or
headlining colour. A choice of three
contrast roof colours continues to
be available, and while the sky is
pretty much the limit when combin-
ing with the main body colour, customers
are aided in their selection
by recommended combinations and
designer’s choices.
The 2014 Range Rover Evoque
range is powered by Land Rover’s
economical and lightweight fourcylinder
engines with a choice of
either the 2.2 diesel 140kW SD4 engine
or 2.0 petrol 177kW Si4 engine.
Thanks to the revolutionary new
transmission, Fuel usage is improved
by around 5 percent and CO2
emissions reduced by up to 4 percent
– depending on model.
“The new, 2014 Range Rover
Evoque is set to continue doing
what its predecessor did: combining
form and function with an assurance
which very few rivals can muster.
With a new equipment grade it
has broader appeal than ever, while
the additional technology has very
real benefits too, not least of all the
performance, fuel consumption and
emission benefits of the new 9-speed
transmission,” concludes Flynn.
For pricing and availability, check
with your local Landrover dealer
have all the information you need.
Till next week, be safe and enjoy the
ride...
- missjeke@gmail.com

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10 THE STANDARD STYLE / HOME & GARDEN / TRENDS
Property
August 3 to 9 2014
The simplicity of a
Modern Home and
clarity of space
could be what you
are drawn to and
once you see
it you feel a
connection.
What drives you to buy Property
Noma Ndlovu
So you are at a stage where you want to buy property? Ok
Great. It’s a big risky life changing decision and one that
should be approached with wisdom considering the time and
risks involved. It is truly an emotional journey, one not to be
taken lightly. But what is it that you are looking for in terms of
property? Pertinent questions should come to mind.
1. What desire / need does the property fulfil?
What problem does it solve ?
In most cases we look for property because we’ve reached
a stage where we are tired of renting and the perils associ
ated with it or we are looking for a safe way to invest for
the future. Either way buying property is a good thing, but
don’t just buy because its cheap and available. Or worse
you are desperate. Always have a realistic budget for the
property you wish to buy.
Ask yourself - What do I want from the prospective
property? What solution or risk does buying this property
bring to me emotionally, financially, socially, physically
and mentally. How does it define you as person? Is this an
upgrade or downgrade. Where does it fit in at this stage in
my life?
A cozy, warm family home is what you be looking for and your budget may
determine the area and size of property. This however does not mean you
sacrifice style.
2. What connection do I feel or expect to feel when I go
to view a property that’s for sale?
What makes me call the Estate Agent to view a house for
sale? What is drawing me to the property? Is it the loca
tion, the size, the idea of living in my own property? I
know for sure what draws me to make that call
to the Estate Agent is this bundle ( presentation – photo
graphs on the Agents website, location, price,
size of property. When I go and see the property, I expect to
be pleasantly surprised. The property itself should
be better than photographic presentation. It must have
character and I must connect on some level with it in
order to consider it as a likely purchase. If there is no
connection within thirty seconds there is probably no
hope of consideration I don’t want to walk in and be dis
appointed or mentally start renovating. Once that happens
it becomes difficult to continue with the viewing. At this
point it would have been wise for the seller to prepare his /
her property for sale by styling it.
3. What alternative solution does it give?
Is this new property ushering in a new experience, new
feeling, and new lifestyle? What possibilities does the prop
erty offer? How big is the property? Does the property chal
lenge my styling ideas? Does it raise my expectations? Do
I see myself living in it? Does it broaden my horizon? For
instance you could be moving from a rented bedsitter to
a duplex apartment with double ensuite bedrooms and a
view or from a two bedroomed flat to a three bedroomed
Ultra-Modern home with stunning views. Needs differ and
sometimes a property can reveal an alternative solution to
a need you didn’t even know you had.
So Dare to Believe and Own it.
4. What style is the property? What is the deal breaker?
Does it have a wow factor? Is it Victorian, Neo Classical,
Georgian, Edwardian, Cape Dutch, Ultra-Modern or a com
bination? Is it a new build or has it got an aged character
to it. Aged character warms up the property and draws
you in. New built is somewhat clinical and sometimes very
impersonal.
Does the property define my style? Is the property in the
right location? Is the property priced right? Will the prop
erty age well? Will the property appreciate in value over
time? Is the property secure? Will this be renovation or a
complete move in? What is the functionality of the prop
erty? What feature does this property have that is an abso
lute must have? Could be the bathroom, the garden, the
kitchen, the views from any angle in the house, who knows,
so long as it moves you to the tipping point.
Elegant bathrooms are an absolute deal clincher for those with formal
classic tastes
5. What is the tipping point – what will make you commit?
Does the property tick all the boxes? Do I connect with the
property on all possible levels? Am I at peace with the property?
Am I willing to pay the price and step into this new life?
Well, Do I love it?
A lot of questions, yes, but just the tip of the iceberg. When
you find your property (house, apartment, townhouse, villa,
mansion) you will know. It can take just under a month or it
can take more than a year. In the final analysis only you know
what will make you commit. So what’s stopping you? Till then
enjoy the journey.
Stunning Views and open spaces like these can be the features that make
one commit to purchasing a property
Photo credits. Shutterstock. Zeredac.com
Noma Ndlovu is an Interior Designer and can be contacted on
0739822449 or email her at unaminkosi@yahoo.co.uk

August 3 to 9 2014 THE STANDARD STYLE / HOME & GARDEN /INSPIRATION 11
WINDOW DRESSINGS - SHUTTERS
Spacework
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One of our favourite choices for window
treatments are the plantation shutters. Their
versatility and affordability are desirable be-
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prove the outlook of any home. They give a
timeless uniform look when all the windows
have shutters especially on the front of a
home.
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g as they are the biggest most prominent feature in the room. Creamy hot chocolate
re wall colour for making a statement in a living room. You can set off your living room
t this decadent colour making them stand out. If your lounge suite is brown don't panic.
e your lifeline. Keep things simple and bring interest to the space with highlights of
your accessories and art. Rich, tactile textures, such as leather, sheepskin, suede and
sed to build up layers of warmth and character.
idea is to use the colours mixed and not matched. For a less dramatic but equally
oose a wall to make a focal point in your living room. Go ahead and rescue those old
nd get them up the wall so you can enjoy them. Visit a professional frame shop to help
ght frame for each piece. Once framed group them together for impact on your wall. A
keep these prints black and white. When you photograph people in colour, you
ir outfits. But black and white captures the essence of a natural setting and goes past
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CAFE STYLE SHUTTERS
The first style to consider is the Cafe style
shutters. This type of shutter is designed to
cover only the lower section of your windows.
The top part of the window is usually left with
nothing at all covering it, except maybe a roman
blind or curtain for evenings. Cafe style
shutters are the perfect choice for your bathrooms
and your kitchen areas. They allow
for closure of the bottom louvers for privacy
while the top louvers can be left opened for a
view and light. It’s harder to get that kind of
function with curtains, drapes or wood blinds.
Double Hung Shutters are designed to let you
open the top section of shutter panels independently
from the lower section. These are a
great choice if you are concerned about privacy
but still want to allow maximum light into
your room. Say, for example, you stay in a flat
with a lounge or bedroom window overlooking
a busy road. With double hung shutters,
you can have the lower tier of panels closed
with slats tilted, giving privacy but retaining
flow of light and fold back the top shutter panels
so maximum light can enter the room.
FULL HEIGHT SHUTTERS
Full height shutters are classic plantation
shutters which cover your whole window in a
panel that opens as one piece from top to bottom.
This style is perfect for creating an open,
simple and clean-lined look, especially when
your window framing and shutter colour reflects
your overall colour scheme in areas
such as the bedroom and lounge. Feel free to
add drapes or a valance on top of your shutters
to soften the look of your shutters in some
rooms, such as bedrooms. Apart from giving
you privacy they’ll give you all the sun control,
protecting your furniture and rugs from
sun damage, and still leave you free to add
whatever decorative treatments you like.
DECORATIVE SHUTTERS
Unlike any other window treatment, shutters
can be used as decorative features for your
homes’ exterior and interior views. Be bold
to add a bit of colour to your shutters to create
a contrasting yet harmonious flair to your
home.
A tip to keep when shopping for shutters is always
use wide panels. If your home has high
ceilings, the wide louver may be a better fit.
Also, wide slats are best if you are going to
keep these shutter panels closed most of the
time, keeping the slats tilted at a very slight
angle. Remember fewer shutter panels on the
window will create a more open, spacious look
to your interior. If, however, you plan to open
your shutters regularly, you may want narrower
slats to fold back more discretely. Whatever
your preference is, be sure to consult with a
specialist to make sure the right shutter style
for your windows is used.
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12 THE STANDARD STYLE / HOME & GARDEN / GARDEN
August 3 to 9 2014
Design your Patio
Tanatsiwa Hove Gobvu
A Patio is an outdoor area for eating, entertainment or relaxation,
that is attached to a residence and is often paved. This
perfect outdoor space can be easily transformed into a personal
retreat to create a cosy environment that will encourage you
to spend more time outdoors. You can have a good view of your
environment and get a breath of fresh air. It is a spot in the
yard where you can feel the warm breeze of the outside while
still having the feel of the inside.
Try to make the most of your space without spending a lot
of money. The good news is that you can create a beautiful outdoor
patio space without having to make a significant investment.
The following tips can make a big difference in the look
and functionality of your outdoor space.
You can place some furniture in the patio so that you can relax
or read a book or merely listen to music while you look at
the beauty around you. Make sure that there is space for movement
around the area. Let your furniture complement with
your home’s interior design.
Sometimes all you need is one accent to make the whole
space come to life. For example a potted plant on a side table
will give an extra burst of colour. An outdoor seating area instantly
becomes cosier and more welcoming with the addition
of a rug.
Experiment with different arrangements until it feels right.
Hanging a mirror on an exterior wall is a great way to create
a feeling of spaciousness on a patio. Choose a mirror frame
that can stand up to the harsh weather and hang it in a covered
area. Sticking to two or three colours throughout the space will
help your patio look polished. Fresh throw pillows can freshen
up the look of a space in an instant. Outdoor fabrics are best,
because they are designed to resist the elements.
Well, a patio is no doubt a part of your house that can easily
be your favorite. Many families use the patio as a playground
equipped with toys, swings and basketball hoops, or for braais
and parties. It’s a great unifier for families and a place where
you can experience serenity and tranquillity in your own solitude.
All this depending upon the way you would have designed
your patio. Aside from the great feeling it can give you, it is
also an added beauty to your house.
- www.houzz.com
It is crucial to initially picture how you want your patio to be.
Consider your overall space and know what appropriate elements
can be placed there. You need to determine how you will
use your patio. Your usage can also tell you what you are supposed
to place on the patio.
See to it that your house have enough space for a patio. It
doesn’t really need to be big but it has to be enough. It depends
on you on how you want your patio to be.
For a patio without a roof an umbrella is essential. The
freestanding umbrella gives you much more flexibility to place
it where it is needed, and will work with any table or chairs.
Your patio could be a good place to mingle with nature and
with the environment. Look for a spot where you can have a
good view of the garden. This way, you can be more relaxed
merely by looking at the beautiful world around you.
Place good lighting on your patio. Choose the right lights
for you patio. But do not make it too lighted. This is an inexpensive
way to add atmosphere to your outdoor patio space. For example
lighting a pathway to the garden or pool will produce a
magnificent effect. A well-thought-out exterior lighting design
also delivers home security for your exterior.
Edging your patio area with plants can help your space feel
more inviting and intimate. Planters filled with shrubs make
an excellent border. Fresh plants can transform the look and
feel of your patio creating a dramatic effect and serving as a
visual boundary from the rest of the yard. Be sure to select
healthy plants that are suited to the light levels of your patio.
You can choose whether to use ornamental plants or flowering
plants. This depends on how you want your patio to be.
Make sure also that you do not place plants that are too big.
When you place plants in the patio, you have to see to it that
they are receiving enough supply of water.

THE STANDARD STYLE
FOOD & DRINK
1
In this issue
of Food & Drink
(1,2) Sitar’s pearl Anniversary
(3) FNB Limpopo wine show
(4) Buitenverwatchting
2 4
3

14 THE STANDARD STYLE / EATING OUT / SITAR RESTAURANT
August 3 to 9 2014
Sitar’s
pearl anniversary!
Dusty Miller
Dusty’s “What’s on Diary”
Contributions are welcome, to arrive in good time, bearing in mind
events in which readers of this page are interested.
SMS 0733 401 347 or 0776 903 161; (e-mail dustym @zimind.co.zw)
CUT OUT, KEEP, WATCH FOR NEXT UPDATE
Aug 3 (today)
Last day St John’s College art exhibition, Rumbavu Park, Glen Lorne. Contact 870492 or 850626
Lunch: Alo, Alo, Arundel; Theo’s, 167, Enterprise Road; Adrienne’s, Belgravia; Da Eros, Fishmonger
and Great Wall, East Road; Sitar, Newlands; Palms, Bronte Hotel; Willow Bean Cafe, Rolf Valley,
English roast/pudding US$15. (BYOB, no corkage.) Paula’s Place; Wild Geese, Teviotdale buffet/live
music; City Bowling Club, Harare Gardens (roast pork, apple sauce); Italian Club, Strathaven,
Mukuvisi Woodlands Coffee Shop; Centurion Pub & Grill, Harare Sports Club, Arti’s, New Section,
Borrowdale Village; Hellenics, Eastlea
Aug 4 Keep fit, Zumba Dancing, City Bowling Club, Harare Gardens. And every working night except
Fridays. 5:30pm-6:30pm.
An Evening of Words “My Shakespearean Hero” Reps Theatre 6:30pm
Aug 5 7pm Line dancing City Bowling Club
Aug 6 Farmers’ market, Maasdorp Avenue, Belgravia (next to Bottom Drawer)
Aug 7 (and every Thursday) Tapas night and music by Evicted, Amanzi Restaurant, Chisipite
(and every other Thursday) fun pub quiz at blue@2 Private Wine Bar, 2, Aberdeen Rd, Avondale.
Booking essential, Tel 0772 856 371
Aug 11 Bank Holiday in Zim. Triple Trips Bowls at Borrowdale CC.
Aug 12(and every other Tuesday) 6:30pm for 7 Fun pub quiz Theo’s, 167, Enterprise Rd (opp Redan)
Supper US$5, prizes. Quizmaster Dusty Miller
Aug 17 Fun pub quiz REPS Bar 11:15 sharp. Quizmaster Paul Shepherd
Aug 20-30 Harare Show (Note new starting date.)
Aug 29. Fun music pub quiz, (“Spot the Tune”)Borrowdale Country Club. 6:30pm for 7 supper available.
Quizmaster Tony Palmer
Sept 6 Car boot sale, Borrowdale Country Club
Sept 14 Rhino Awareness Day.
Battle of Britain Sunday. Service Athol Evans Chapel. Royal Society of St George Battle of Britain
lunch
Sept 27 Greek night with Costa Nicolas, Hellenic Club, Eastlea. Details Joanna 0772 390 960
Oct 22-25 53 rd annual Kariba Invitation Tiger Fishing Tournament, Charara Eastern Basin
(Neither StandardPlus nor Dusty Miller take responsibility for inaccuracies,
postponements, cancellations. No charge for entry.
Deadline 10am Tues prior to publication day.)
TIME certainly flies when you’re
having fun!
And we’ve had a great deal of
often bibulous fun over many
years at Sitar, Zimbabwe’s oldest
surviving Indian curry restaurant,
since it first opened doors at Newlands,
Harare, three decades ago
next Friday.
I had an invitation to a chefs’ table
in the restaurant which didn’t
disclose the actual reason and only
on arrival to find husband-and-wife
owners Kiran and Savitei Patel in
flowing traditional Hindu clobber
did I suss we were there to sample
more than a new dish or wine label.
Kiran was born in this country of
a family that came here from Gujarat,
British India, three generations
earlier and Savitei came into this
world in a far-flung corner of the
former British Raj called Barking,
in Essex! Exec chef is bubbly Dhina
Megan, also Zimbabwean-born
of Indian descent, back, riding the
ranges at Sitar, which she had left
some time ago. Before bumping
into Dhina at Sitar soon after her
return in May, I’d previously seen
the jovial lass cooking to great acclaim
at Cresta Sprayview Hotel,
Victoria Falls late last year, but she’s
returned to Bamba Zonke and loves
every minute of it.
I’ve followed Dhina’s career with
interest since she was an eager
pupil at Professor Mike Farrell’s
American Hotel School, now based
at the Rotary Centre near the US
Embassy, and also doing an internship
at Meikles Hotel.
To help celebrate the restaurant’s
30 th anniversary (that’s a pearl occasion,
by the way!) there’s 15% off all
bills for the whole month of August.
That includes their Crazy Wednesday
offer when two courses featuring
plump, pink prawns are already
slashed to a mouthwatering US$17.
We got stuck nicely into prawns at
the chefs’ table (the Patels, me and a
fragrant, pouting hackette from Out
of Africa magazine. Prawn pakoras:
a good-sized prawn with light,
crispy chickpea batter coating, veg-
Top left, Sitar owners, the Patels in traditional garb; exec chef Dhina
Megan; external shot of the restaurant, now operating from the family
home in Eastlea; typical dishes. All pictures by Dusty Miller
etable pakora (deep-fried Indian finger
food), chicken tikka (the boneless
skewered pieces of huku which
go into making a chicken tikka masala)
and vegetarian samoosa. These
we nicely presented on a deep blue
plate with a spoon full of coriander
paste and a salad garnish.
We’d begun with a couple of
pre-prandial celebratory drinks in
the well-stocked and attractive cocktail
bar and this continued at the
table. I’ve always thought a light,
crisp, dry lager beer such as our
own Golden Pilsener is the perfect
accompaniment to Indian curry
and other spicy dishes, but I know
others prefer sugary soft drinks and
increasingly wine is the preferred
tipple.
On my previous visit we had
Overmeer Premier Grand Cru bagin-box
wine (chateau cardboard!) a
light dry-ish white wine with hints
of summery fruit which makes
very acceptable everyday drinking
on its own or as a spritzer cocktail
at US$3 a glass on Sitar’s wine list,
where the cheapest bottled white
wine is Graça at US$12 and dearest,
Graham Beck’s Pheasants’ Run Sauvignon-Blanc
at US$35. Most labels
are in the low to mid-teens, except
Bon Courage Sauv-Blanc at US$19
and Fat Bastard Sauv-Blanc costing
US$22. No vintages are stated, but
most wines will be 2013 or 2012.
Cheapest reds are Rooiberg Pinotage
or Merlot at US$16 a bottle;
dearest Bon Courage Shiraz,
Graham Beck’s The Game Reserve
Cab-Sauv and highly recommended
Glen Carlou Grand Classique, all at
US$26. Rosés are between US$11 and
US$22.
Our main courses (served in individual
coffee mugs) were delightfully
fragrant and aromatic, comprising
prawn green masala, mutton
boti masala, palak paneer (spinach
with curd cheese) and the chicken
tikka masala which is now Britain’s
most popular dish! These came with
platters of plain basmati rice, pilaf
rice (cooked in a savoury broth to
a rich brown colour), roti (unleavened)
and naan (yeast-leavened)
breads. We nibbled the usual free
poppadums as snacks at the bar and
on first reaching our table; an array
of sambals accompanied the food.
Indian desserts can be tooth achingly
over-sweet, but Dhina’s were
very acceptably middle-of-the-road:
mulag jamum (dumpling), kela roti,
jalebi and kulfi (Indian ice-cream)
and if that wasn’t enough for a cookie-monster,
she served petite-fours
of chocolate-dipped fresh strawberries
and the unfortunately named
barfi (Indian fudge) with Irish coffees
or Dom Pedros.
Dusty Miller rating four stars ****
Here’s to the next 30 years!
Sitar Restaurant, 2, Cecil
Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Harare.
Fully licensed (corkage US$4)
with cocktail bar; child and
handicapped friendly; safe parking;
smoking, no smoking area;
safe on-site parking; background
Indian music and Western standards.
Opens lunch and supper
each day except Tuesday. Tel 04-
746215; 0712 616 562.
dustym@zimind.co.zw

August 3 to 9 2014 THE STANDARD STYLE / FOOD & DRINK / WINE 15
FNB Limpopo WINE Show 2014 –
A ‘SPARKLING’ Moment
Lebbie Musavaya
What did Dom Perignon say to fellow
monks after he invented champagne????
“Come quickly, I am tasting the
stars.”
THE eighth Limpopo wine show,
held annually over two days,
was off to a slow, yet exciting
start at Meropa Casino and Entertainment
world in the bushveld
province of Limpopo, in Polokwane,
South Africa. Thanks to OutSorceress
Marketing, I had complimentary
entry to both days. With the promise
of wine lovers being treated to
yet another prestigious array of
Cape producers and award winning
wines, I could feel my excitement
mounting in anticipation. There
was no two ways about it, I had
made up my mind, I, was going to
celebrate my life, with none other
than “sparkling” wines on the first
evening.
With an Ellen Dean attitude of
“Think Champagne, drink champagne!”-
A glass in hand and a sparkle
in my eyes, I was ready to “taste
the stars”.
A ‘sparkling’ wine is a wine,
which bubbles when poured into a
glass. The bubbles are a result of
carbon dioxide held under pressure,
dissolved in the wine. The most famous
sparkling wine of all time
is Champagne. This is made in the
North East of France in a region
called Champagne. For that reason,
a sparkling wine made in that
region only, is referred to as Champagne.
There are several methods of
making sparkling wine, and yet, the
traditional method (traditionally
used in France) is the most meticulous
way of making wine sparkle,
where a second fermentation takes
place in the bottle. In South Africa,
sparkling wine, made in the same
method as Champagne is labeled
Methodé Cap Classique (MCC).
My first sip was a R556 Champagne
Gardet Brut Premier Cru
NV, a smooth start to my evening
with freshness, elegance and a full
body texture on my palate. I was in
heaven. It is the type of ‘sparkling,’
you want to sip on all evening. Now
I didn’t have that liberty and next,
I set my sights on a Steenberg 1682
MCC 2013, with a price tag of R125.
The fresh apples on the nose followed
through on the palate with a
crisp yet lively and creamy palate.
My ‘sparkling’ journey was awakening
all my senses and sending me
into a celebratory mood.
Next, The house of Krone aka
“The House of Stars” caught my
eye and the little girl inside me
could have skipped across the floor.
The Krone Borealis Cuvée Brut
2011 costing R115, filled my mouth
with stars. This, their flagship and
numerous award winning MCC’s
elegance filled the palate with a persistent
fresh apple finish.
The Nicholas Charles Krone
Marque 1, a special release at R279,
did indeed live up to being a true
celebration of the vintner’s art.
Complex on the nose and elegant
on the palate, it was a mouthful and
delicious. To end my Krone “starlit”
‘sparkling’ tasting, a Krone Rosé
Cuvée brut 2011, brought refreshing
aromas onto my palate. The nose
of red berry fruits gave the MCC a
pleasant finish at a price tag of R152.
I happily sauntered off to a R100
Haute Cabrière Pierre Jourdan Brut
NV, though crisp and dry, and dominated
by the lime characteristics of
chardonnay, was rewarding and livened
up my palate. It’s a refreshing
sparkling on its own.
Next, a R182, award winning Pinot
Noir dominated 2009 “The Wayfarer”
Brut, Sumaridge, Walker Bay,
stunned me. It melted in my mouth.
This maiden vintage is a limited release
of about 3000 bottles and maturation
in the bottle takes 3 years.
This sparkling wine had developed
to its full potential, full of rich flavours
and ready to drink. A smile of
satisfaction was spread across my
face as I headed towards the sweet
sparkling wines.
A R52, Du Toitskloof Vin Doux
Red Sparkling NV, had me licking
my lips at thoughts of a dessert moment.
This carbonated red blend
driven pinotage is sweet and fruity
and ideal for everyday drinking or
with dessert.
Robertson Winery put the sweet
cherry on top, with firstly, a sweet
white and gentle sparkling, showing
ripe fruit flavours on the nose, which
followed through on the palate. The
second, a sweet red sparkling wine
was full of ripe strawberry aromas
and a mouth full of sweet berry flavours
on the palate.
With flavours ranging from crisp
and dry to sweet and lively, and
a sparkling for everyone from all
tastes of life, I wrapped the evening
with an extra glass of Champagne
Gardet Brut Premier Cru NV, just to
reaffirm that “Champagne is one of
the elegant extras in Life.” – Charles
Dickens
Lets celebrate life with a “flute full
of stars,”……Cheers…..TO LIFE…..
MyLifeAndWines@icloud.com

16 THE STANDARD STYLE / TELECEL
August 3 to 9 2014

August 3 to 9 2014 THE STANDARD STYLE / FOOD & DRINK 17

18 THE STANDARD STYLE / FOOD & DRINK / WINES
August 3 to 9 2014
Raise a glass…
Buitenverwachting | (est. 1796), Constanta, Cape Town
Dusty Miller
I
HAVE a love-hate relationship with some
Afrikaans words!
I had a very special lady friend (a lost
lawyer, born in what is now Namibia) who
would order a bottle of Vergelegen Shiraz in
such a breathless way it would make my toes
curl…in anticipation…of the peppery red
wine!
On a recent trip to the Eastern Cape I got
back to my base in Constantia from a fairly
bibulous day-long tour of the KWV brandy
distillery at Worcester in the Breede River
Valley just in time for my host to invite me to
an impromptu blind wine tasting competition
between KWV and the local Buitenverwachting
labels.
It was all of a delightful 10 minute sunset
drive from the guest wing of a private Constantia
home in which I was staying to the
truly delightful setting of Buitenverwachting.
(Lovely place…but it’s a pain typing it!)
Buitenverwachting means “beyond expectations”
in the Taal and after experimenting
with “dumbing down” their almost unpronounceable
farm name initially to “Bayten”
for the American and UK market, they’ve now
settled on “Beyond”. And the lovely wine was
well ahead of my rather jaundiced expectations.
However the bottles we uncorked and sampled
allegedly knowledgeably for an hour or
so were all labelled with the original proudly
Afrikaans name.
We drank outdoors, in the shade of a venerable
multi-gabled, thatched Cape Dutch building,
by a lovely ornamental pool as the sun
dropped rapidly out to sea. Buitenverwachting
is wedged between the South Atlantic and
Indian Oceans and enjoys a moderate climate
with a high rainfall, exceeding 1 000ml per annum.
Deep decomposed gravel soils, south-east
facing vineyards and an elevation of up to
250m above sea-level combine to create optimal
growing conditions for vines: especially
for their award-winning Sauvignon-Blanc,
one of the winery’s flagship white varietals.
Cellar master/winemaker Hermann
Kirschbaum (his surname means “cherry
tree” in German) showed us around and introduced
his wines and the historic property.
It was part of the original Constantia Estate
founded by Dutch governor of The Cape,
Simon van der Stel and was first sold in 1796
as a 200 morgen sub-division (about 170 hectares).
The estate changed hands all too often
before being bought by the Mueller family in
1980.
Imbued with a deep sense of history, they
retraced the roots of Buitenverwachting, restored
the ancient buildings and erected 30
homes for staff working on the now 150 ha
property.
About 30% of the estate is north-facing
and more sun-exposed, making it ideal for
producing Bordeaux- varietals such as Cabernet-Franc,
Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot.
With emphasis on Cabernet-Franc, Buitenverwachting’s
focus is on densely-structured classic
red wines with “Christine” being the most
successful cuvee. Having said that, only 8%
of the total crush is red wine, with 90% white
and 2% rose.
The leafy, rolling, verdant estate is a popular
setting for garden weddings and boasts an
award-winning restaurant. Picnics under the
trees are popular. There is a superb deli and
coffee shop and, each May, Buitenverwachtingis
the venue of the hugely popular Cape Teddy
Bear Fair.
Cheers!
dustym@zimind.co.zw; dustymiller46@
gmail.com
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“
We believe that a good family is like making
a gourmet meal which has many different
ingredients with different flavours, and all
have their own ways of being handled. So it
is too with our family, we have to apply love,
patience, laughter and kindness in the right
quantities at the right moments and this
has to come with the understanding that
you will not always get it right. But the most
important things is to never stop trying to
be better in making your gourmet meal.
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20 THE STANDARD STYLE / FAMILY / PARENTING
August 3 to 9 2014
Teen Drinking
and Smoking
Prudence Muganiwah
WE live in an increasingly
fast and complex society
which is dominated by a
plethora of fast-evolving
trends as by the misconception of
the value which they add or not.
Many teens, both boys and girls, are
confused by what it all means. And
this may include your own son or
daughter. They ask themselves; how
can alcohol be bad for them when
some, or most even, of the people
they look up to make it look so cool?
How can smoking be addictive or
hazardous to health when the very
people whose music they listen to
smoke a few packets a day and brag
about it? Surely, it must be all confusing
and I would like to imagine
that any parent’s worst nighmare
is when their teen finds solace in
drinking or smoking at that tender
age. The question in today’s issue,
therefore, is this: What should you
do when you suspect or even know
that your teen has started drinking
or smoking?
Hinge on the Dangers
You probably have the random uncle
in your family who goes haywire at
every family function - the dangers
of drinking and smoking are commonplace,
such that by the time your
teen has decided to experiment on
either, he or she most likely knows
them. This isn’t the problem. The
problem is that your child is aware
of the dangers and still carries on
to make a bad decision. So what do
you do in the face of this nightmare?
Well, you talk and talk some more.
In his book entitled ‘Mastery’,
the famous American author Robert
Greene talks about a very interesting
concept. He says that
anyone can become a master of anything
which they set their mind to
through repetition. In the same way,
I would like to believe that the more
you hammer the same message of
caution into the mind of your teen,
the more likely they will fall into the
habit of abstinence rather than indulgence.
Talk repeatedly about the
dangers of drinking and smoking
until it’s etched in your child’s mind
that neither offers any benefits.
Exchange Promises
As you continuously talk to your
teen about the dangers of drinking
and smoking, you should make a
promise. The promise which you
should make is one which speaks
to delayed gratification. In other
words, one of the things you can
barter with your teen is a promise.
This means that you promise that
once he or she turns 21, at which
time he or she will be able to make
better decisions, he or she will be at
liberty to decide whether to drink
or smoke. In turn, he or she has to
promise too, that until that time, he
or she will delay the gratification
of drinking or smoking before they
know what it actually means.
Hopefully, by the time your teen
turns 21, he or she would have decided
to not drink or smoke anymore,
because they now know better. Of
course, it is absolutely entirely up to
them as an adult to decide whether
or not they want to smoke or drink
– but the least you can do is ensure
they are educated and mature
enough to understand what it actually
is.
Incentivise and Punish
Fortunately or unfortunately, the
psyche of teens is centred around
what they can benefit from you as
a parent. One way in which to distract
them away from the bad behaviours
of drinking and smoking is
to incentivise good behaviour. For
example, if, you say, your child desists
from drinking or smoking and
you’re convinced that they have, he
or she can go on a trip with you to
Kariba the next time you go. Conversely,
if your teen has proved to
continue with such habits and you
know this for a fact, make it clear
to them that conditions around the
household will remain strict. For
example, he or she can’t attend any
friends’ parties until his or her behaviour
changes.
Beating Bad Bullies
Prudence Muganiwah
I
ENDED last week’s issue by citing
the importance of encouraging
your little ones to make
friends at school. I went on to
say that some so-called friends
come in the form of bullies. Today,
we will take a closer look at
how as a parent, you can best approach
the issue of bullies that
may be making the life of your
little one at school a misery. Your
little prince or princess needs you
to step in especially because, more
often than not, bullies pretend to
be friends, and your child may not
know the difference.
Have a Checklist
The first thing you have to do is
ascertain which of your child’s
friends are bullies and which
aren’t. You should have regular
chats with your child about his
or her friends, let’s say over some
ice-cream on the weekend. At
such a time, your child is typically
relaxed, and you can ask him or
her key questions about friendships
at school. For example, you
can ask a set of leading questions
like “Do you like the polony and
cheese sandwiches that I make
for you?” Then, “Do you eat them
with your friend?”, then “How
many sandwiches do you give him
(or her)?” From your child’s answers,
you can reasonably determine
where there are signs of one
or more ‘friends’ being bullies. For
instance if she says something
like, “Well, Sarah always has all my
lunch after she has had hers. I don’t
really mind because I’m never that
hungry anyways,” then you know
this cannot be right. The important
thing here is to not be confrontational;
otherwise you might not get the
desired checklist items.
Engage the School and Parents
When you are sure that one or more
of your child’s friends are bullies,
approach their parents, as well as
the teacher who is mostly responsible
for your bundle of joy at school.
This serves two main purposes. It
alerts both parties to the situation
and they can each take appropriate
action. Charity begins at home, and
so, the bully’s parents should be able
to caution or discipline their child
into doing what is right. On the
other hand, the teacher will become
more inclined to inform you if the
bullying problem persists, because
they are more in touch with the situation.
The important thing here is
to not confront the bullying child
directly because chances are, he
or she will take out the embarassment
suffered on your child,
which doesn’t solve the problem.
Teach Your Child the Signs
In many cases, children who are
bullied may actually not be aware
of the abuse that they will be undergoing.
Therefore, it’s very important
to sensitise your child to
the reality that the friend whom
he or she sees in a good light may
not have your child’s best interests
at heart. The best way is to
examplify it. If, for instance , the
bully takes two out of four of your
child’s sandwiches begrudgingly,
teach your child that he or she has
a right to volunteer one sandwich,
or none at all. He or she can verbalise
to the bully that he or she
will report the bully to the teacher,
if the bully takes your child’s
sandwiches. The important thing
here is to alert your child to the
remedies which are at his or her
disposal every time a bully attacks.

August 3 to 9 2014
THE STANDARD STYLE / FAMILY / EDUCATION 21
Paying the Price:
The Cost of
Child Abuse
Edson Chivandikwa - Peterhouse
INDIVIDUALS and whole societies
have sometimes erroneously
believed that the consequences of
Child Abuse and Gender-Based Violence
are temporary and individual.
The abused person has often been considered
ill-fated and some kind of social
outcast to be derided by kith and
kin. Contrary to this unfortunate misconstruction,
research and experience
point in a totally different direction:
the consequences of abuse and genderrelated
violence can be far-reaching
and immense; they defy individual
boundaries and encroach onto other
so-considered safe societal spaces.
The consequences of Gender-Based
Violence affect not only the individual
victim but the entire society, including
other people who have no personal relationship
with the abused party. The
consequences range from physical,
psychological and social, through other
domains that may not be clear-cut.
Background
Media reports on Gender-Based Violence
and Child Abuse are increasing
by the day in Zimbabwe. Newspapers,
radio and television clips and the Internet
are replete with disturbing
reports on Child Abuse and Gender-
Based Violence. One wonders whether
these reports are increasing in number
because the reality of violence has
escalated or because the media have
gained more awareness of the plague.
An unsettling case in point is that of
Lillian Simbai of Chivi who was recently
struck to death with an axe by
her husband after she accused him of
having an extra-conjugal affair. Another
is that of a Domboshava man who
raped and infected his then nine year
old niece and infected her with HIV.
Some media recently reported that a
Binga woman, Judith Mleya, “toasted”
her son’s hands in a pan for stealing
groundnuts. Yet another case is that
of a traditional healer who raped her
brother’s daughter. Really, what are the
consequences of gender-related violence?
Physical
Abused children, men and women
experience a wide range of physical
health problems, and in some cases
death. Victims may be subjected to injuries
which may result in permanent
disability. Sexually transmitted diseases
may cause severe illnesses and even
death.
Psychological
It has been argued that the psychological
effects of Gender-Based Violence
can just be as severe as the physical
consequences. Violence can result in
a host of problems, among which are
anxiety, depression, post-traumatic
disorder and rape trauma syndrome.
They can also result in the victim abusing
drugs and alcohol.
Social
Gender-Based Violence usually leads to
social stigma: the victims are rejected
and often accused for being responsible
for the abuse. Even the victimisers accuse
their victims and claim the act of
violence was a response to something
that the victim had done. As a result,
the victims are isolated and are often
excluded from participating in communal
affairs. As a result of social exclusion
and rejection, the victims may
have problems social with attachment,
social self-esteem and social competence,
especially in situations that remind
them of the act of violence. They
have problems with establishing or
maintaining social relationships.
Educational
Gender-Based Violence also seriously
undermines the educational performance
of the victims. Some victims
may drop out of school, temporarily
or completely, thereby plunging their
futures into obscurity. If the victims
continue to attend classes, their performance
may be negatively affected,
leading to low grades. At school they
may be labelled and stigmatised.
Economic
For the working victims, economic
productivity and development are undercut.
The victims of GBV will not be
able to perform their economic duties
as in the period before the violence. In
other words they will become economically
dysfunctional and therefore redundant.
Gender-Based Violence also
has a significant economic toll on the
national economy as resources are
disproportionately dedicated to areas
where GBV is a problem. Child welfare
costs, for example, sky-rocket, pressure
mounts on facilities such as clinics and
police posts. Health and law-enforcement
personnel grapple with the realty
of Gender-Based Violence.
Conclusion
Violence perpetrated in the name of
gender (and of course all forms of violence)
do must be shunned by all. The
consequences of this violence not only
the victims but affect whole societies.
Ultimately it becomes a national and
global problem.

22 THE STANDARD STYLE / FAMILY / HEALTH
August 3 to 9 2014
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24 THE STANDARD STYLE / FAMILY /GETAWAY
August 3 to 9 2014
Hiking down the
Grand Canyon
Rosie Mitchell
WHILST we had
failed to secure an
overnight permit
to camp down the
Grand Canyon, we were
determined nonetheless to
explore below the rim. As
experienced hikers, we are
well aware of the many
pitfalls and dangers. The
Grand Canyon, however, as
beautiful as it is, takes these
dangers to a whole new level.
Several hundred people
including children have lost
their lives as a result, by
not heeding the warnings
and not fully grasping the
life-threatening dangers.
Others, luckier, have been
rescued just in the nick of
time. 250 people are rescued
annually, on average,
by National Parks personnel,
assisted by helicopters,
medical teams and others.
When we set off for our
day hike, however, we did
not know this! Florence,
our American friend, however,
chose this particular
day to immerse herself in
her impulse purchase, the
book titled ‘Death in the
Grand Canyon’! We did not
know this either. The previous
evening she bade us
a relaxed goodnight, a great
hike, and told us she would
expect us when she saw
us…..
It was the hottest time of
year and warnings are posted
at every viewpoint along
the rim, about the dangers
of heat and dehydration
when hiking. Hikers are
urged to carry copious
amounts of water, and not
even to attempt to reach the
river and return in one day.
Many, however, ignore all
the warnings.
What led me to be doubly
careful for this hike, were
the episodes of ‘I Shouldn’t
Be Alive’ which I’d accidentally
caught on insomniac
nights on DSTV over the
past couple of years! This
programme fascinates me.
Our own Greg Rasmussen
of Wild Dog championing
fame has been featured in
an episode, which captured
the harrowing story of his
near-miraculous survival
following his light aircraft
crash in Hwange National
Park. Several operations
and a year of continuous
intensive physiotherapy later,
he could walk again, albeit,
he was now six inches
shorter!
I had watched three
Grand Canyon-related episodes
of near death experiences,
all of which had
involved a lack of proper
planning and precautions.
Bearing this in mind, I
started our preparations,
and went on line to choose
a trail.
Some of the 30 trails
down the Canyon are extremely
busy, the busiest of
all, the Bright Angel Trail,
which takes hikers to Phantom
Ranch where you can
spend the night in chalets,
dormitories or camping – if
you have an overnight permit.
Two thirds of those
who apply, fail to get one.
We left it too late and it is
challenging even from within
the USA. As it was, we
had battled to secure accommodation
near the Grand
Canyon at all – so if you
have this amazing place in
your sights, plan and book
a year ahead! We’d enjoyed
a two hour evening hike
down and back Bright Angel
when it was quite quiet,
and loved it.
I eventually settled on
the New Hance Trail, listed
amongst the ‘primitive’
trails, and very steep, hoping
to avoid the ‘madding
crowds’ of Canyon hiking
tourists. ‘Primitive’ is US
National Parks parlance
to describe a rough, unmaintained
path, used infrequently,
and marked by
cairns (little piles of small
rocks).
The New Hance
Trail is named after John
Hance, an early Canyon
tourist guide who marked
the trail in the 1890s.
Following every safety
precaution we could think
of, we bought a good map
and carried our GPS, medical
kit, whistles, windproof
lightweight jackets, survival
blankets and a lighter
(should the weather change
or we get stuck out overnight),
torches, and most
importantly, over 7 litres of
water to which we’d added
electrolyte powders, plus
additional electrolytes, and
lots of salty snacks.
Being a ‘primitive’ trail,
this one does not have a
place to leave a car near
the trailhead. We parked
at the nearest appointed
place (you cannot just
leave your car willy-nilly
and with 5 million visitors
a year to the Canyon, this
is fair enough!) and left a
note under the windscreen
wiper stating names, trail,
time, day and leaving Flo’s
contact details. Then we
walked the 2km+ as per online
description and map,
searched for the trailhead
and found it. The heat was
already searing.
Over the rim, it steadi-
ly increases! We hiked in
temperatures in the mid
40s Celsius. There was no
breeze and very little shade.
When we did find shade,
we took a break to enjoy it!
The New Hance Trail is the
steepest trail down the Canyon.
This combined with it
being a ‘primitive trail’ led
us to expect to meet few others.
In fact, we only met one
other hardy looking hiker
the entire day.
In all, we descended, and
then ascended, 750 metres.
It was absolutely spectacular
- almost beyond description;
the most fascinating
demonstration of geological
phenomena and beauty
we’d ever experienced. We
saw desert bighorn sheep,
lizards, turkey buzzards circling
overhead, and found
bobcat droppings. It was
hot as hell, and only got hotter!
And like all hikes down
the Canyon, the toughest
part comes not at the beginning
but at the end when,
already hot and tired, one
must ascend steeply – the
inverse of mountaineering,
and a fact many hikers here
don’t fully comprehend –
until they do it!
Would we do it again?
In a heartbeat! Next time,
I will get those ducks in a
row and make sure we can
camp down there for a few
nights, too! Did we plan sufficiently?
Well, we thought
so. But our water, which we
thought we’d over-catered,
DID run out an hour before
reaching our vehicle – both
sobering and surprising to
us. When we re-united with
our travelling companion,
she was beside herself with
anxiety!
Spending her day reading
of countless misadventures
of hikers down the rim,
most, fatal, she was fully
convinced she’d have to call
out the rescue team!

THE STANDARD STYLE
ARTS & CULTURE
In this issue
of Arts & Culture
(1) Grace
(2) Cover to Cover Winners
(3) Jay Z & Beyonce
2
WINNERS
3

26 THE STANDARD STYLE /COMMUNITY/ BREAKING NEW GROUND
August 3 to 9 2014
Zimbabwean woman
excels in Civil Engineering
Patricia Mabviko-Musanhu
I
BELIEVE strongly that there
are exciting times ahead of us.
I say this because of the incredible
investment that I find many
Zimbabweans have made in the
area of education. There are those
who have left the country to study
abroad and many more who have
remained and taken every opportunity
to advance their education.
The hardships that we continue to
face as a country have also forced
others to find work abroad and I
believe a time is coming when this
exposure and this knowledge will
become relevant and useful in rebuilding
our nation if not already.
This week I came across a young
lady who, at the age of 34, is probably
one of the youngest Civil Engineers
and first female to be made
partner at Zimbabwe’s biggest Engineering
and Construction Firm.
Grace joined the firm in 2009 and
was invited to become a partner
after working for only a year. With
this company, she has worked on
numerous projects which include
the construction of 3000 houses
for workers at Unki Mine where
she was both the resident engineer
and was involved in designing the
road network, water and sewage
treatment works. As a partner
at the engineering and construction
firm, she is passionate about
improving service systems in Zimbabwe
in particular roads, sewer
and water systems with a view to
upgrading their functionality.
“In the Unites States of America
for example all sewer systems are
automated,” she said.
“When there is a blockage in
the system, that information is automatically
communicated to an
engineer who will know precisely
what the problem is and where it
is and attends to it immediately. In
our case we only get to know that
there is a problem when we see
sewer flowing on the surface for
example and then we have to start
investigating what the problem is
and where it is. My desire is for us
to be able to automate our systems
as well, ” she added.
Grace had an opportunity to experience
this first hand when she
was studying towards her Master
of Science degree in Sustainable
Systems which she completed
in 2013. As part of her study, she
worked for a sewer treatment
plant which used sewer to generate
power.
For someone who has always
been driven by challenges and the
need to be different, Grace chose
to study a BSC Honours in Civil
Engineering at the University
of Zimbabwe after completing
her “A” levels at Thorn Hill High
School in Gweru. There were
only 2 female students in a class
of 33 who enrolled to study Civil
Engineering that year. Grace
graduated in 2004 and was able
to find employment with an engineering
firm soon after her studies.
In order to strengthen her
management skills, she took up a
Masters in Business Administration
in 2007 with the University of
Zimbabwe once again and graduated
in 2010.
Her move to study a second
Masters degree in America was
prompted by the direction the
world is taking to use environmentally
friendly systems to help
protect the environment for current
and future generations. She
applied for a Rotary International
Scholarship which was being offered
to candidates in four African
countries. Grace stood out as the
best candidate. Part of her responsibilities
as a successful candidate
of this scholarship was to sell her
country in the different states of
Pennsylvania where she was going
to attend University.
“I travelled a lot and had more
than 20 speaking engagements organized
for me. I was treated like a
celebrity when I arrived in America
and had interviews lined up for
me on radio and TV as well as the
press. I had photos taken and was
placed on a bill board alongside a
busy highway. It was an experience
of a lifetime,” she said.
When she completed her studies
in America, Grace was offered a
good job by the company she had
worked for as a graduate assistant.
“I turned this offer down. My
desire was to come back home
and use the knowledge, skill and
experience I had acquired to help
rebuild my country. I believe I
have a responsibility to continue
adding value to my company and
to contribute towards the development
of my country. After all, I am
where I am today because of this
country,” she said.
Grace is married to a very supportive
husband who has given her
the space to realize her dreams.
“I also want to thank my mother
and my father for giving me the
best education they could afford.
People usually say the sky is the
limit but I believe that there is no
limit to what one can achieve if
they put their mind to it.”
Patricia Mabviko Musanhu is
a Company Director/Producer
at Black and White Media Productions.
She can be contacted
at pmabviko@gmail.com

August 3 to 9 2014
THE STANDARD STYLE / ARTS / COVER TO COVER 27

28 THE STANDARD STYLE / ARTS / BOOKWORM
August 3 to 9 2014
What’s booking at
The Spotlight
Harare’s central booking office
Reps Theatre Foyer, Belgravia Shopping Centre
Tel: (04) 308159 or 0771 357204
Open Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat 9am to 12 noon
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by Reps as a Community Service.
You are now able to pay these at the Spotlight
between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays
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Presents a Song and Dance Show
Thursday 31st July – Saturday 2nd August
6.30 p.m.
Plus matinee on Saturday 2nd August – 2.30 p.m.
Tickets $10 – children and pensioners $5.00
Also on sale:
latest copies of Ndeipi magazine
and
Jump Theatre, How to Make a Play
The essential handbook for everyone involved in
drama and theatre,
Written by Kevin Hanssen
Plus
InnSider Cards
New InnSider cards and renewals can be done at
The Spotlight
for discounts at the Inns of Zimbabwe Group
We also sell airtime for
Econet – NetOne – Telecel
and
uMax
Collect from here the latest copies of community
free papers Harare News and Zimtrader
And don’t forget that Reps membership forms
are also available!
If you would like to sell tickets through
The Spotlight
call the Reps office mornings only 335850 for
information
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Society Secretary
Reps Theatre
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Following
Phillip
Chidavaenzi’s
trail
By Bookworm
It just so happened that I started reading Phillip
Chidavaenzi’s book, The Haunted Trail,
after weeks of watching the American TV
series The Sopranos. There was something
charmingly deceiving about Tony Soprano in
the film, who as he told people, was into ‘waste
management’ and yet behind the scenes, he was
a ruthless mafia boss. Michael Denga in Chidavaenzi’s
book turns out to be a Zimbabwean
member of the Soprano family.
The story revolves around Michael Denga, a
young banker, who is corrupt and corrupting,
and who has had his bank put under curatorship
after spinning away depositor’s money for
personal gains. Chidavaenzi’s narrative is a
deft script about survival during the infamous
Zimbabwe dollar days. He has clandestine affairs
and ends up HIV positive. In the end he
commits suicide.
But this is to simplify the story or the main
character. Denga’s is a rags to riches story. His
mother was a prostitute who ran a famous shebeen
but he survives it all after well wishers
started taking of him. Eventually he goes to Fort
Hare on a Presidential scholarship and comes
back to become a banker. He becomes a wideeyed
savage cat that only thinks about profits
and gains. And when he walks, his step became
an attempt to outdo everything and everybody
other than himself. He keeps a chessboard in
his office not in order to enjoy the game but to
remind himself about never to fall again.
When he meets a young girl, Chiedza, in Mutare.
It is love at first sight but it will take time
before they could be together. Chiedza’s dream
to go to university comes true but she takes the
wrong turn. While her family urges her to learn
at a nearer university in Mutare she opts for the
every-student’s-dream University of Zimbabwe
where fate leads her to Michael Denga’s arms
whom she had met at an event in Mutare.
Chidavaenzi’s book is set somewhere during
the crisis period when everything in the
country disintegrated. But unlike most of his
contemporaries Chidavaenzi doesn’t just focus
on the politics or the hopeless situation that
obtains. He trails the life of a successful young
banker in Harare who stops at nothing to succeed.
He fraternizes with the powerful and the
politically connected. Chidavaenzi’s book is a
penetrating look at the underworld of Harare
– the lives of the rich and powerful that have so
often been skipped on the pages of Zimbabwean
literature.
There are also glimpses in the sophisticated
areas of Law, Media and Business. Too often,
young children in Zimbabwe are socialized to
aspire to become lawyers and entrepreneurs.
Chidavaenzi explores those social desires that
if not controlled can kill us. There are underlying
themes that pervades the tone of the narrative
– youth delinquency, unemployment, HIV/
Aids, sex and drugs and black empowerment –
issues that have affected mostly young Zimbabweans.
According to the 2012 census, 60% of
Zimbabwean population is under the age of 40.
While there are evident traces of Chidavaenzi’s
influence from the Nigerian Pacesetters,
his writing is more sophisticated. In fact, The
Haunted Trail has some influence from Sidney
Sheldon and John Grisham. And the action
shuttles between Harare and Mutare. More often
than not, Harare is often portrayed as the
centre of activity in Zimbabwe but as Chidavaenzi
reveals there is also life outside Harare. His
ability to create an expansive literary geography
is an important skill that many young Zimbabwean
writers have failed to master.
Denga’s power not only corrupts him but
leaves him diseased with the deadly HIV/Aids.
He rapes and infects his young fiancé Chiedza
whose denial of her status highlights how HIV
is still perceived in Zimbabwe. It’s a disease
many still fail to come to terms with despite the
fact that it is no longer a secret as it used to be
a few decades ago. Besides there are now many
advanced intervention processes and drugs
are now easy to access. What is quite striking
in The Haunted Trail is that HIV/Aids is still
viewed as a disease for the poor – not for the
powerful, and rich. As if having a lot of money
is immunity to anything.
In Zimbabwe there are whispered rumours
that many powerful politicians and business
people are not only carriers but spreaders of
the virus. They are known for their philandering
and love for “young, vulnerable and inexperienced”
girls who are easily enticed with small
but frequent doses of money and lots of material
gifts. This is the same weakness that Michael
Denga falls prey to.
After Chiedza’s date rape by her fiancé leaves
her not only pregnant but HIV positive too,
thereafter Michael’s influence collapses leaving
him with no options but to commit suicide
as he could not live with the embarrassment of
his fall from grace. Chiedza, with the support
of her family and friends, lives to tell the tale
of hope and endurance. We wait to see what becomes
of Chiedza in Chidavaenzi’s forthcoming
sequel, The Ties that Bind.
This is a book that will resonate with a lot of
Zimbabweans in its contemporariness and dissection
of issues. Indeed, Philip Chidavaenzi, is
in a league of his own and I will not be missing
any book that comes from his pen.
Feedback: bhukuworm@gmail.com

August 3 to 9 2014
THE STANDARD STYLE / ARTS / CELEB NEWS 29
STER KINEKOR
WEST GATE 1- 7 AUG
STER KINEKOR
SK 105 1 - 7 AUG
Daily 12:15, 15:15, 19:00
TRANSFORMERS: AGE
OF EXTINCTION (13LV)
Daily 12:15, 15:15, 19:00
TRANSFORMERS: AGE
OF EXTINCTION (13LV)
Daily 12:45, 15:15, 17:45, 20:15
THINK LIKE A MAN TOO
(13L)
Daily 12:45, 15:15, 17:45, 20:15
THINK LIKE A MAN TOO
(13L)
Daily 12:45, 15:15, 17:45, 20:15
STEP UP ALL IN -3D
(7-9 PGL)
Daily 12:45, 15:15, 17:45, 20:15
STEP UP ALL IN -3D
(7-9 PGL)
Daily 12:30, 15:00, 17:30, 20:00
DAWN OF PLANET OF THE
APES 3D (10-12 GLV)
Daily 12:30, 15:00, 17:30, 20:00
DAWN OF PLANET OF THE
APES 3D (10-12 GLV)
Daily 12:15, 14:45, 17:15, 19:45
BLENDED (10-12 PG)
Daily 12:30, 15:00, 17:30, 20:00
BAD NEIGHBORS 2D
(16SLD)
Daily 12:15, 14:45, 17:15, 19:45
BLENDED (10-12 PG)
Daily 12:30, 15:00, 17:30, 20:00
BAD NEIGHBORS 2D
(16SLD)
Beyoncé and Jay Z Hold Hands,
Look Crazy in Love Amid
Ongoing Split Rumors
Beyoncé and Jay Z Hold Hands, Look Crazy in
Love Amid Ongoing Split Rumors Well, Blue Ivy’s
parents were a lovey-dovey, smiling picture of a
happily married couple onstage Wednesday night
when their On the Run tour took over Seattle’s Safeco
Field. At one point, Queen Bey, 32, and Hov,
44, could barely contain their grins as they stared
into one another’s eyes. Then there was a tender
moment when the “Crazy in Love” duo held hands
as they gleefully made their way across the stage.
Between these public PDA moments and Bey’s
adorable Instagram snaps of her hubby and their
little girl, it’s clear that hip-hop’s royal couple is
putting up a united front. They’ve chosen to employ
this “actions speak louder than words” tactic
in the past to silence their critics.
Breakup rumors began to swirl about the couple
back in May when leaked footage showed Bey’s sister,
Solange, physically attacking Jay in a hotel elevator
after the Met Gala. A source told E! News at
the time the scuffle was a result of Jay’s allegedly
inappropriate flirting with Rachel Roy, but Beyoncé
issued a statement shortly afterwards insisting
they had “moved forward as a united family.”
A handful of head-scratching headlines have
plagued the couple since then—including a New
York Post report that a certain “Single Ladies”
singer was shopping for a solo apartment—but Bey
and Jay have made continuous efforts to keep up
the public perception that they are the blissfully in
love couple we all want them to be.
Beyoncé and Jay Z are as real as it gets. Otherwise,
things are not looking good for the rest of us.
http://fr.eonline.com/news/
MNET ACTION JULY 2014
Sun 27 July 2014
07:30 The Cup PG
09:30 Riding In Cars With Boys PG13SL
12:00 I Love Your Moves 13VL
14:00 Babe: Pig In The City PG
15:30 Blue Chips PG13L
17:30 Notting Hill PG13L
20:00 For Colored Girls 16VSNL
22:30 Little Women PG
00:30 Puncture 16NL
02:15 48 Hours 13VNL
03:45 Stand By Me 13VL
05:30 Midnight In Paris PG
Mon 28 July 2014
07:30 Why Did I Get Married? 13L
09:30 Orange County 13L
11:30 Beverly Hills Cop 13VNL
13:30 Clear History 13L
15:30 Walk The Line PG13VSL
18:00 Abner, The Invisible Dog PG
19:30 Born On The 4th Of July
21:30 For Colored Girls 16VSNL
00:00 Ella Enchanted PG13L
01:30 Ides Of March 16L
03:30 Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps 13L
05:30 Pretty In Pink PG13SL
Tues 29 July 2014
07:30 Brother White PG
09:45 Good Morning Vietnam 13VL
12:00 Beverly Hills Cop 2 13VNL
14:00 Bowfinger PG13L
16:00 The Suburbans 13SL
17:45 The Boarder 13VL
19:30 Random Hearts PG
22:00 Born On The 4th Of July
23:30 The King’s Speech 13L
01:30 Youth In Revolt 16SNL
03:30 The Green Mile
Wed 30 July 2014
07:30 Sophie PG
09:30 King Of The Hill 13V
11:30 P.S. I Love You 13SL
14:00 The Golden Child 13V
16:00 Shall We Dance PG13L
17:45 Shrek PG
19:30 Liar, Liar PG13SL
21:00 Random Hearts PG
23:30 Tap PG13SL
01:30 Mao’s Last Dancer PG13L
03:30 Faith Like Potatoes PG13VL
05:30 White Lion PG
Thurs 31 July 2014
07:30 Junior PG
09:30 Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat PG
10:50 Babe: Pig In The City PG
12:20 Ride 16VL
13:45 Notting Hill PG13L
16:00 I Love Your Moves 13VL
17:45 48 Hours 13VNL
19:30 Losing Isaiah PG13VL
21:15 Liar, Liar PG13SL
23:00 Stand By Me 13VL
00:30 Puncture 16NL
02:15 The Cup PG
04:00 The Suburbans 13SL
05:30 Blue Chips PG13L
DStv July 2014
Schedules
Mnet STARS JULY 2014
Sun 27 July 2014
06:00 The Grey 16VL
08:00 Metal Mayhem 13VL
09:30 Love Me 13VL
11:15 The 13th Warrior 13V
13:00 The President’s Man 13V
14:30 Fantastic Four PG13V
16:15 Days Of Thunder PG13VL
18:00 The Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part
2 13V
20:00 Until Death 18VSNLN
21:45 Hostile Intent 16VL
23:30 Locked In 16VSL
01:30 Primal Fear 16VSNL
04:15 Apollo 18 16VL
Mon 28 July 2014
06:00 Sky High PG
08:00 As Good As Dead 16VL
10:00 Lethal Ninja 13VL
11:45 Dylan Dog: Dead Of Night 13VL
14:00 The Inspectors 13VSL
16:00 The Hurt Locker 18VL
18:30 Zoom PG
20:00 Setup 16VL
21:30 Until Death 18VSNLN
23:45 King Kong 13V
03:45 Far Cry 16V
Tues 29 July 2014
06:00 Guilty As Charged 13VL
07:45 Grosse Pointe Blank 13VL
09:30 Road Of No Return 16VL
11:15 Bad Company 13V
13:15 Duel PG13V
14:30 Superhero Movie 13VL
16:00 X-Men: The Last Stand PG13VSL
17:45 Agora 13V
20:00 Inside Out 13V
21:30 The Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part
2 13V
23:30 Bangkok Dangerous 16VSNL
01:45 The Osterman Weekend 13VSNL
04:00 The Death And Life Of Bobby Z
16VL
Wed 30 July 2014
06:00 The Hostage 16VL
08:00 King Kong 13V
11:15 Kick Ass 16VL
13:15 Screwed 13VNL
16:00 Cyborg Conquest 13VL
18:00 Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver
Surfer PG13V
20:00 Barb Wire 13VN
22:00 Inside Out 13V
00:00 Ironclad 18VN
02:00 Ambushed 16VSNL
04:00 Final Impact 13VL
Thurs 31 July 2014
06:00 Bad Company 13V
08:00 Friday Night Lights 13VSL
10:00 The Grey 16VL
12:00 Hostile Intent 16VL
14:00 Fantastic Four PG13V
16:00 Ghost Rider 2: Spirit Of Ven
geance 13VL
17:40 The Hulk 13V
20:00 El Gringo 16VSNL
22:00 Barb Wire 13VN
00:00 Metal Mayhem 13VL
02:00 Locked In 16VSL
04:00 Love Me 13VL
This Week’s
Highlights
OWN HIGHLIGHTS
Ask Oprah’s All Stars: Join Oprah’s team of go-to experts as they
give advice on how to live your best life. In the finale show of Ask
Oprah’s All Stars. Moderated by Gayle King, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz and Suze
Orman come together to talk about your health, wealth and financial
well-being. Let the advice begin! Watch it on Thursdays at 20:00 CAT.
Oprah’s Next Chapter: Hugh Jackman: Oprah sits down with Hugh
Jackman, the man behind the iconic Wolverine character from the
X-Men franchise and one of Oprah’s all-time favorite leading men.
Hugh discusses his two children with his wife of 17 years, Australian
actress Deborra-Lee Furness, and the discipline it takes to maintain
his chiseled body. The two also talk about his Oscar nominated
performance in Les Misérables and his relationship with his mother,
who left the family when Hugh was just 8 years old. It airs on
Thursday 17 July at 20:00 CAT.
Oprah’s Next Chapter: Tina Turner: Oprah heads to the south of
France for an intimate conversation with rock ‘n’ roll legend Tina
Turner. In the only television interview following the iconic singer’s
recent wedding, Tina talks love, retirement and her private life in
Switzerland. Tune in on Thursday 17 July at 20:55 CAT.
Oprah’s Next Chapter: John Legend: Oprah sits down with ninetime
Grammy winner John Legend at his home in Hollywood Hills,
California, to talk about his first solo album in five years, his passion
for education and politics, and his friendship with collaborator and
executive producer Kanye West. John’s fiancée, Chrissy Teigen—a
model, TV host and Twitter personality—joins the conversation to
discuss their relationship and tabloid rumours of infidelity. It airs on
24 July at 20:00 CAT.
TRAVEL CHANNEL (DStv Channel 179)
Bizarre Foods America: Is there any weird food out there that
Andrew Zimmern hasn’t sampled yet? You betcha! How about a
frog smoothie for starters? Or maybe moose head stew is more to
your taste? Then again, probably not – but never fear, as Andrew is
more than happy to push the boundaries of culinary acceptability
on our behalf. This time he expands his quest for unique foods
beyond the US border and into Canada and South America. As
always, Andrew seeks out the region’s iconic foods and introduces
colourful characters who add real flavour to each of the places he
visits. Premieres on Tuesday 29 July at 21:00 CAT.
Trip Flip: Bert Kreischer’s heart-pumping Trip Flip is back, and
this time the adventures are bigger and better than ever. In each
episode, professional fun-seeker Kreischer pounces on random
people, persuading two of them to agree spontaneously to a oncein-a-lifetime
adventure. For those who throw caution to the wind,
Kreischer delivers an action-packed and customised itinerary stacked
with the kind of unique accommodation, VIP access, mouthwatering
food and unexpected twists that only larger than-life Bert could
dream up. Premieres on Sunday 20 July at 18:00 CAT.
DISNEY CHANNEL (DStv Channel 303)
George of the Jungle: Brendan Fraser is George, a clumsy klutz - a
Tarzan style character who’s been raised by gorillas after a jungle
plane crash, but isn’t as good at all the swinging through the trees
stuff and usually ends up crashing into them! One day he rescues
the beautiful Ursula from a lion. She likes him and his lifestyle, but
her fiance is jealous, which spells trouble for George and his jungle.
Based on a well-known animated TV series from the ‘60s, this major
movie about the lovable George is full of fun-filled action. It airs on
Friday 11 July at 17:00 CAT.
The Emperor’s New Groove: Regarded by many as the grooviest
Disney film ever, viewers will love this crazy mixture of flippant
fun and fantasy, told with stunning animation, top line talent
and great music. It’s set in a mythical mountain kingdom, where
arrogant young Emperor Kuzco rules the roost - until one day he’s
transformed into a llama by his power-hungry adviser Yzma! Finding
himself stranded in a jungle, the regal llama Kuzco must find his way
back and regain his kingdom, with only a young boy to help him,
before a llama hunt is organise. The result is a hilarious, laugha-minute
roller-coaster ride: a zany, off the wall and irreverent
animated masterpiece. Guest vocal stars include David Spade, John
Goodman, Eartha Kitt and Patrick Warburton. It airs on Friday 18
July at 17:00 CAT.

30 THE STANDARD STYLE / ENVIRONMENT
August 3 to 9 2014
How to
organise a
cleanup in
your area
Michael Nott
FOLLOWING on from last week’s article
about the inspirational work that Miracle
Missions and Clean and Green have been
doing for the last few years, here is some
information and tips on how you can organise
a cleanup campaign in your own area. It’s not
as difficult as you think! Hopefully this advice
will empower you and others in your community
to come together to make our neighbourhoods
better, safer, healthier and more attractive
places to live, work and play in. Cleanup
campaigns also help to alleviate the pressure
on local councils, many of which are struggling
with insufficient funding and inadequate
resources.
Projects like these assist in bringing people
together from different walks of life, unite
people with a common goal and help to build
a community spirit. We can all co-operate and
work together to build a better nation. It’s our
responsibility to care for our environment.
First of all, don’t be too ambitious and try to
do things too quickly – this can sometimes result
in insufficient planning and poor preparation.
Allow yourself at least a month to get
ready and to bring all the various stakeholders
together. Start off by paying a visit to your
local council offices and asking them for permission
to do a clean up. It’s a great way to get
to know your councillors and for them to get
to know the people in their wards. Once you
have the relevant people on board you’ll find
organising the project so much easier. Select
a venue in the community to hold your first
meeting. It could be a school hall, a church
or at a local business or community centre.
Write a letter inviting all interested parties
to attend a meeting to discuss your proposed
project. Obviously you need to invite your local
municipal officers, but include the local
ZRP, school heads and teachers (both primary
and secondary), ask them to invite students’
parents, include shop keepers, factories, businesses
and of course residents. It’s all about
the community, so try to get as many people
involved as possible.
At the first meeting map out your objectives.
Clearly state where you want to hold
the cleanup, the date and the time and explain
what your main goals are. Your goals
could be collecting litter, clearing drains and
waterways, removing posters and cutting the
grass verges. Other objectives could include
repainting pedestrian crossing markings to
make it safer for children going to school or
encouraging corporates to ‘adopt’ a roundabout
or an island.
Try to get email addresses and phone numbers
so that you can set up a database and keep
people informed about future initiatives. Ask
for help from the community to design and
print a flyer with information about your project
and then ask schools or church groups – or
even your local soccer team – to distribute the
flyers to residents in the area. Have a list of
the equipment you’ll need, like black rubbish
bags, gloves, safety vest, shovels and wheelbarrows
and so on. These costs should be shared
by all the people and organisations involved –
you’ll be surprised by how willing people are
to assist in their own communities, whether
it’s a tin of paint for the pedestrian crossing or
a few plants to beautify a neglected traffic island.
You can also ask for help with transport
to take the collected rubbish to the dump site
or the appropriate recycling depots. Ask community
members to help with refreshments
for the volunteers, whether it’s a cool drink,
tea or some sandwiches. This is good time to
identify and approach prospective donors and
ask companies to donate rubbish bins for future
use to help keep the area you’ve cleaned
in better condition.
Consider contacting the media, like newspapers
and magazines, so that they’re aware of
where and when the cleanup will take place.
Coverage in the media can inspire other communities
to act and it’s good to give exposure
to companies and organisations which have
made donations. It can also help instil a sense
of pride in the people taking part and it motivates
others to join in for future projects.
Write a detailed letter outlining your proposal
and send copies to your local authorities.
In Harare send a copy to Mrs. P. Mukudu,
(email: mukudupatricia@gmail.com) and
Eng. P.M. Pfukwa, (email: pmpfukwa@hararecity.co.zw).
These are the people to contact
if you’re in Harare – if you’re in Bulawayo or
Mutare or any of the other towns across the
country find out who the relevant authorities
are in your area. Send a copy to your Councillor,
your District Officer and the Officer in
Charge of your local ZRP requesting police
clearance.
Now you’re all set to go! On the day meet at
the agreed point and assign groups to do particular
tasks or cover specific areas. Remember
it’s an opportunity to draw awareness to
the Principles of Waste Management – Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle and Recover and have a
group separating waste for recycling. Hand
out safety equipment and tools. It’s a good
idea to have buckets of water, soap and towels
ready for washing hands at tea time or lunch
time. Take some ‘before’ photos and some photos
during the project. It’s great for everyone
to see what a difference they’ve made and you
can send the pictures to Clean and Green to
add to their slide show and to keep a record of
communities helping themselves.
After the event remember to send letters
of thanks to all those involved and send a
feedback report to your local authorities. By
now you should have been able to identify
other like minded and proactive individuals
and organisations. Keep in touch to discuss
longer term projects, such as taking care of
and improving public spaces like parks. Once
you’ve made a start you’ll find the community
coming together and the momentum will keep
growing. You’ll discover that you’ve motivated
people to care about their environment and
fostered increased awareness. Children and
teens in particular will be receiving education
and training about environmental issues and
after all they’ll be responsible for our future.
For assistance, information or sample
flyers and letters contact Miracle Missions
– Clean and Green Zimbabwe – Communities
Making a Difference, Sharon Hook at
hooknook@yoafrica.com or phone 0772 240
442

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