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Clarah Zinyama and Sinikiwe Makove Score Big At The 2019 Chelsea Flower Show
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Clarah Zinyama and Sinikiwe Makove Score Big At The 2019 Chelsea Flower Show

28 May, 20199 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

Dubbed the world’s most famous flower show since 1912, the Chelsea Flower Show is an annual event held in Chelsea, London showcasing all things flowers, landscape gardening, and horticulture. This year’s edition which ran from the 21st to the 25th of May is particularly special for Zimbabweans because the Campaign for […]

#CLSights Little Paris Harare
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#CLSights Little Paris Harare

9 April, 201913 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

This week’s #CLSights features Little Paris, a Home décor boutique based in Harare. Model- Tania Aaron Behind the Lens- Tatenda Kanengoni Theme- Homecoming  

Meet The ‘Fashion Futures’ Content Creators- Adjoa Armah [UK]
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Meet The ‘Fashion Futures’ Content Creators- Adjoa Armah [UK]

1 March, 20199 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

Adjoah Armah is a Ghanaian born writer, curator and visual anthropologist based between London and Accra. For the Fashion Futures project, Adjoa is creating content for Zimbabwe. A significant part of an anthropologist’s work is centered on the evolution of societies and traditions, and Adjoa tactfully marries this with visual […]

#SmallBusFriday Featuring ‘Chamai’
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#SmallBusFriday Featuring ‘Chamai’

1 March, 20199 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

The first #SmallBusinessFriday of this month features Chamai, an organic product line by Zimbabwean sister duo Onaindini (24) and Tendayi Sanyangare (22). Onaindini is a Masters student with a background in finance and property development and Tendayi is studying towards a BSC at Wits University in South Africa. “In every essence […]

‘Fashion Futures’ Content Creators- Lucia Nhamo [ZIMBABWE]
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‘Fashion Futures’ Content Creators- Lucia Nhamo [ZIMBABWE]

27 February, 20199 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

Lucia Nhamo is a Zimbabwean visual artist selected to carry out research on the underground fashion markets in the UK for the Fashion Futures project. Fashion Futures is a female-led multinational project curated by Chenesai Mukora-Mangoma, in partnership with British Council and Nataal Media, to foster creative engagement for change […]

Chenesai Leads ‘Fashion Futures’ Project
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Chenesai Leads ‘Fashion Futures’ Project

27 February, 20199 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

Chenesai is pleased to announce their latest collaborative initiative Fashion Futures in partnership with British Council and Nataal Media. Fashion Futures is a female-led multinational project curated by Chenesai Mukora-Mangoma, to foster creative engagement for change and to encourage collaboration by bringing together four content creators from varied artistic genres […]

New Zealand Based Sisters Source Funds for Zimbabwean Rural Schools
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New Zealand Based Sisters Source Funds for Zimbabwean Rural Schools

26 February, 20199 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

In 2015, New Zealand based twin sisters Shefali and Shivani Sinha embarked on a journey to support library development in Zimbabwean rural schools. When the girls’ mother spoke to VOA in 2015, she said they were inspired to help after learning about the state of rural schools in Zimbabwe. “They […]

Zimbabwe Participates In International Day of Women and Girls In Science 2019
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Zimbabwe Participates In International Day of Women and Girls In Science 2019

18 February, 20199 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

For the first time, Zimbabwe joined the world in celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science under the theme, “Equality and Parity in Science for Peace and Development.” The day, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, is celebrated annually on the 11th of February […]

#CLSights Elephant & Pineapple
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#CLSights Elephant & Pineapple

13 February, 20199 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

With this week’s #CLSights feature, we take you to Elephant & Pineapple located at 15 York Road in Newlands, Harare. The restaurant has a quaint garden and play area, complete with antiques and recycled material making for a great area to relax. Enjoy!

Tuesday Inspiration:  ‘Can An Image Save A Life?’ TED Talk By Vimbayi Kajese
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Tuesday Inspiration: ‘Can An Image Save A Life?’ TED Talk By Vimbayi Kajese

12 February, 20199 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

One of the positives to come out of social media and the digital age overall is the facilitation of our ability to share. Whilst browsing on Facebook, I came across an interesting post shared by Rachel Nyaradzo Adams. Rachel shared the recent TED Talk by Vimbayi Kajese, in which she […]

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