MUTARE, ZIMBABWE– On Saturday the 15th of December, Award-Winning filmmaker Igi Matope premiered his latest offering, a feature film titled Goodman at Skyview Hotel in Mutare. Goodman, produced by Pikicha Afrika, features Mutare’s renowned actors Farirai Clarence Borerwe who plays the leading character Simba and Tapiwa Marahwa as Jeanette, the […]
#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘Le Spot’
I was sold on ‘Le Spot’ the moment I walked through their garden, a small restaurant/concept space in Emerald Hill, Harare. By the time owner Nyasha Tembedza took me through the different sections and explained the rationale behind the business, I was already making plans in my head of the […]
“Everyone Made My Dream Come True” Chengetayi ‘Pineapple’ Minisi Successfully Launches Creative Studio
For the past 5 days, I spent time with Chengetayi Mnisi affectionately known as ‘Pineapple’ capturing footage leading up to the launch of her creative studio on the 1st of December 2018. Pineapple was understandably nervous and anxious about the launch of Pineapple Creative Studio, but at this point, she […]
#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘Cinnic Lashes’
The topic of beauty enhancements is pretty broad, from the more subtle enhancements like lip fillers to more extreme forms like plastic surgery. Admittedly, I’m drawn to a more natural approach to beauty because that’s what feels authentic to me. I hardly wear makeup if at all and I’ve never […]
‘SHERO Awards’ Seeks Donations To Assist 82-year-old Educator’s Mission To Extend ECD Education To Children In Mberengwa
From as far back as she can remember, 82-year-old Eunice Dziba has had a soft spot for children. There is a reaching gleam in her eyes whenever she speaks about children and her voice peaks at the pronouncement of what this means to her. “I’ve got [the] child at heart,” […]
Unseen Scars Part 1- Emotional Abuse
Main Image Credit- Kirsty Latoya “Drowning in Emotions” In the wake of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we will be discussing forms of abuse that fall within blurry lines or are often underreported. Under the guidance of counsellor Charity Maruva, this post focuses on Emotional Abuse. “Emotional abuse […]
#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘The Picnic Factory’
Tatenda Jasi (24), Cheryl Musimwa (23) and Christine Zindoga (30) have successfully reimagined the concept of picnicking through their business- The Picnic Factory. Cheryl Musimwa takes us through their journey. You have a very interesting business concept, how did The Picnic Factory idea come up? I love Pinterest and WeHeartIt […]
OPINION: Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Cancels The Harare International Carnival
The anticipated 2018 edition of the Harare International Carnival has been cancelled by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), due to- among other factors- the economic malaise that has struck the country. Zimbabwe’s economy collapsed in October, after the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Professor Mthuli Ncube introduced the so-called two […]
Charity Maruva Hopes To Dispel Myths Against Seeking Family Therapy In The Black Community, Through Her Practice.
A bookshelf sits on one side of the room, a medium sized couch with colourful scatter cushions on the opposite side and a small antique table is stationed in between. I immediately get the sense that this is the space Charity Maruva utilises for her therapy sessions. After working as […]
Soukaina M-L Edom’s Dance Institution Redefining Arts Education In Zimbabwe
The first part of my interview with Soukaina M-L Edom was an exciting ‘how well do you know me’ segment, in which I told her versions of her life that I knew (or thought I knew rather) and she clarified the facts. From learning that Soukaina is her nickname to learning that […]