The Parade Magazine September 2014

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Contents 28 

Focus 

Regulars 

8 The multi-talented Cindy 

24 Orange is the new black 

28 Flaunting your assets 

40 Experimental drugs & the side effects 

52 7 ways to a new you 

Fashion & Beauty 

22 Curvy girls guide to ladylike chic 

24 Orange is the new black 

27 Yummy mummy fab daywear 

28 Flaunting your assets 

30 How to dress for success 

33 Men’s guide to beard grooming 

34 All you need to know about men’s 

haircuts 

36 Through the lens - Pictures from the 

Zimbabwe Fashion Week 2014 

Living Healthy 

40 Experimental drugs, clinical trials & 

the side effects 

50 Let’s talk hayfever 

52 7 ways to a new you 

54 7 ways to adust your attitude 

Culture & Society 

70 ‘I am Samson’ - Zimpositori 

24 

56 - Dreams can make you fly 

64 Padare naMhofu - How many 

rounds make a woman satisfied 

67 VaChihera -My lover is HIV positive 

68 In the Courts -He is left with egg on 

his face 

69 In the Courts -’We never had sex in 

2012’ 

88 Through the lens - Ke Nako TV 

Presenter search 

94 Food files - Summer fruit salad 

97 Food files - Summer cucumber salad 

98 Food files -Scrambbled eggs with 

avocado 

Love & Relationships 

58 The importance of friendship 

60 Women out earning their partners 

62 Nigerian men rush into sex before 

foreplay 

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In This Issue 

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Inside 

Music 

90 50 

Continued 

8 The multi-talented Cindy 

12 Pro Beatz - the vocal mixer 

14 Music industry suffering from bad 

business ethics 

16 Rhyme Assassin ploughing back to 

the community 

18 The rise and rise of Mc Smallz 

Business, Careers, & 

Technology 

72 How to shake it off, stress 

74 Office manners 

76 How to deal with the office bully 

78 Fiscal policy: Tax burden increases 

80 Loan repayments hampering 

growth - Govt 

82 Econet strikes errant agents 

84 Islamic state unites old foes 

Sport 

90 Streak sheds light on Zim Cricket 

92 There is going to be gnashing of 

teeth 

From the Editor’s Desk 

Perfection isn’t everything 

It was just a month ago when I 

regardless of the circumstances. You 

realized that it could all be over in 

know I have known pain and 

a second. I was in and out of the 

I know everybody else 

office because my addiction had 

has had their moments. 

caught up with me. No, it’s not drugs, 

Sometimes we forget 

it’s my work addiction. I’ve never really 

who we really are 

known how to take a break or take it easy. 

because let’s face 

I love what I do and to be honest I never 

really know when to stop. 

Mediocrity is something I mute on a 

daily basis and perfection is what I always 

seek to attain. In my head, it’s a do or die 

it life can be really 

hard on us sometimes 

and it becomes so 

much a part of our 

lives that we get so 

battle. Being a perfectionist hardly helps 

used to hiding it 

my plight. Wanting to be great is such an 

and pretending like 

infectious drug and because you want 

everything is perfect, 

more and more, the cycle continues, but 

but perfection isn’t 

finally my body gave in. It’s never easy to 

be young and be in a powerful position. 

As much as it is a great learning and 

growing experience, it has its challenges. 

It’s only now because of illness that 

I’ve learnt that our bodies need time to 

recover and can’t be pushed too hard. For 

me it’s an epiphany in that I know that 

it’s important to take care of yourself 

otherwise everything you work for can 

be deleted in an instant. 

Think of it this way, if you’re not strong 

enough you can’t execute your plans well 

and no one wants that to happen. I’m less 

than 25years old but I have high blood 

pressure and an anxiety problem, truth 

be told I blame myself because while I 

worry about everything else I hardly ever 

everything. 

We focus so much 

on being perfect that we 

forget to even cherish the 

things we already have, 

like family, friends who 

love us, good health, and 

a roof over our heads 

and so much more. It 

dawned on me that my 

focus was buried in the 

wrong things. I have 

long buried myself in 

my work because I 

am good at it. Failing 

has never been an 

option. 

I love to work 

listen to my own advice. 

so much I’ve 

I remember in a previous Ed’s note, 

worked myself 

where I mentioned that sometimes 

so hard. In my 

you have to stop for a bit and just take 

everything in. When I fell ill, I admit I 

felt hopeless and useless, which is hard 

because I know I am very capable. It’s in 

those moments I realized that besides my 

eyes I had to 

be in control 

of everything, 

this put my 

health on the 

career and everything else, I come first 

line. 

For 

and how I look after myself will make me 

an even better person. 

I also learnt to trust that my team 

anyone 

whose 

reading 

can still pull through without me and I 

this 

right 

want to thank them for pressing forward 

now 

and 

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elates with it, I want you to know that it is time to let 

go of things beyond our control, it’s okay to just let life 

happen and no one can ever be perfect, so do not be afraid 

when things don’t always go as planned, you are still more 

than enough. 

A quote by Tony Robbins says, “The higher your energy 

level, the more efficient your body, the better you feel and 

the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding 

results.” This shows rather that you should focus on you 

and your health, look after it and you will be more 

than capable of doing a good enough job. 

Till next time when things get heated and 

life becomes too much to deal with, remember 

its okay to slow down and take it easy. Enjoy 

our October issue which is jam packed 

with articles on entertainment, health, 

relationships, fashion, sport and our 

regulars just keep getting better. Share 

your thoughts with us. 

Till next time !! 

love always 

Chiedza 

More Christian 

& Gospel 

columns 

Dear Editor, 

Hey editor, I love The 

Parade magazine, it is 

seriously a good source of my 

entertainment. I love reading 

the fashion pages and the 

stories on the upcoming stars. 

Please keep it up because it’s 

truly a phenomenal magazine. 

I would like to see more of a 

Christian column and more 

gospel artists. Let me not 

forget, shout out to my bf. Xoxo 

Shalz Bass, Harare 

In This Issue 

Dear Shalz Bass, 

Thank you for all that you 

have said, your feedback is 

appreciated. We are glad that 

you love our magazine and 

hope you keep coming back 

for more. We love to entertain 

and inspire by showcasing 

stories on artistes including 

the upcoming entertainers. 

About the Christian column, 

do not worry we are working 

on adding more articles on 

religion. Keep reading and 

enjoy your October. 

8Ways I choose to 

take it easy this 

month 

1. Catch up on some good movies 

2. Read inspirational books 

3. Night out on the town 

4. Weekend away 

5. Join a fitness class (& actually 

attend) 

6. Take time out to meditate 

7. Catch up on some quality 

friend time 

8. Spend some quality family 

time too 

Feel free to let me know how you 

intend to take it easy, this month. 

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Feature 

C 

meetings. I always have 

time to do meetings or 

I’m actually at my shop. 

The multi-talented 

She is a singer, performer, 

stylist, professional marketer, 

businesswoman and her star 

continues to shine. 

Cindy Munyavi is a true definition of 

a hardworking woman and she is not 

showing any signs of stopping anytime 

soon. If all, the sky is the limit for the 

Nerudo hit-maker. 

Having carved out her niche in the 

male-dominated music industry under 

the Urban Grooves banner, the coproprietor 

of the ‘Kumabhebhi’ concept 

which she shares with fellow artiste 

Clare Nyakujara has ventured into the 

fashion industry. 

The Parade’s Shane Makanjera hooked 

up with the versatile artiste to chat about 

her life, career and future plans. 

who is cindy (personal and 

professional sides)? 

Cindy is a care free, fun-loving, 

artistic, bubbly young lady. I love art, I 

love music, and I love spending time with 

my family when I’m not working. I love 

experiencing different things. I love to 

watch movies, I like to write songs when 

I’m doing my chores like dish washing, I 

like to sleep when I get the opportunity, 

I love reading novels, I was a sucker for 

romance novels at some point in my life 

and I run a fashion business and I really 

have a passion for fashion. If I’m not in 

the studio, if I’m not rehearsing, if I’m not 

performing then I’m at my shop. 

I’m 29 years old, I’m the first born in a 

family of three. I have a younger brother 

Ruvimbo and a little sister Christina aka 

Miss Kiki. Both my parents are still alive 

and I’m pretty much a family girl but you 

know being the eldest child comes with a 

lot of responsibility. 

talk us through a typical 

cindy day; for instance how 

do you start your day and 

what routine do you tend to 

follow in order to prepare 

yourself for the day? 

A typical Cindy day starts with prayer, 

small breakfast, shower, a little house 

cleaning, I dress up and makeup, I’m at 

the office around 8, I pass by my shop first 

and then I do other business, be it going 

back into the studio or rehearsing or 

I always have crazy hectic 

days and they are planned a week in 

advance because I will have so much to 

do. 

have you always aspired to 

be a singer? 

I always loved music since I was 

a child. I listened to a lot of Simon 

Chimbetu, John Chibadura, Khiama Boys; 

I listened to a lot of foreign music like 

House, Pop, RnB, and Hip Hop. I never 

thought I would be a singer as much as 

loved music. I always thought I would 

just go to college, get a job, get married 

and have the normal life of an average 

woman. 

However, I thought I would be a fashion 

designer. I kind of stumbled into music; it 

was peer pressure from my friends when 

I was in college who told me I could sing. 

I went into the studio to record and I 

really loved what I heard and I fell in love 

with music. So I started music because of 

peer pressure not because I aspired to be 

a musician. 



indy 

Feature 

what inspires your lyrical 

compositions? 

My music compositions are inspired by 

things that happen around me, especially 

in my new album Music Vocals Cindy 

(MVC), it’s basically about stuff that I have 

heard about or stuff that happened in my 

life. So it’s stuff that people can relate 

to as much as most of the songs are love 

songs. I’m a good listener if you confide 

in me, sometimes I listen really well and 

when I do that I get really inspired, but 

I do warn my friends first before I sing 

about their personal situations. 


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you once performed with 

beenie man at the lion lager 

summer beer festival, how 

was the experience? 

I have opened for a lot of international 

acts that have come to Zimbabwe like 

Malaika, Sean Kingston, Akon, Sean Paul, 

TOK and I have sung with Beenie Man. I 

have also performed on the Big Brother 

eviction party. I have had quite a number 

of international encounters in my career 

and I believe my music is meant to go 

regional then global, which is what we 

are working on for this current album. 

I sang with Beenie Man at the Beer Fest, 

that was the most interesting moment in 

my music career, a very challenging task 

but I’m glad I was up to the job and it’s 

the memories that really keep me going. 

heard you have been cast in 

different movie roles, tell us 

more about it? 

I have been cast for several movie roles 

and there is a movie or short film being 

released in December that I featured in 

and I won’t talk much about it because 

it’s not yet out but I am looking into 

acting as a way to expand my brand. 

what’s your favorite day of 

the week and why? 

My favourate day of the week is 

Sunday, I love going to church and it 

also gives me time to relax and reflect on 

my life physically and spiritually. I love 

Sundays, they are lazy, and they are easy 

going. After church it’s always a good day 

taken up. 

you’re one of the most 

talented and consistent 

female artistes in the 

zimbabwean music industry, 

how does it make you feel 

and what’s the secret to 

your longevity in the game? 

There is no huge secret to staying 

consistent and staying in the game. I 

think I have been blessed that I’ve had a 

long career in terms of product life cycle. 

I believe it’s all about hard work, staying 

in your lane and staying true to what you 

believe in but above all, staying focused 

and knowing that everything happens by 

the grace of the Lord. 

lately we have been listening 

to cindy and would want to 

know what happened to your 

other persona, cindy raw? 

Cindy Raw is very much in existence, 

we have been toying with the idea of 

doing a Cindy Raw album so that’s in the 

pipeline, we really want to toy around 

with my rap persona. So I put Cindy Raw 

on hold a little bit because i wanted Cindy 

Raw to get her own chance to shine but 

we are hoping to do an album. 

tell us about ‘kumabhebhi’ 

Kumabhebhi is an all female concert 

which Clare and I came up with. It’s a 

platform for women to show off their 

music and it’s a female friendly platform 

for women to come and enjoy live music 

whilst at the same time networking and 

having fun. It’s a very girly project 

and very girl-focused. It’s been 

a huge success, we have had it running 

for the past two years, we have had 

several concerts around Harare and we 

are hoping to take it to other towns and 

hopefully other countries. Sometimes we 

invite guest artistes; we have invited the 

likes of Edith WeUtonga, Jean Masters, 

Diana Samkange, Hope Masike and a 

number of other ladies. 

any new stuff coming up? 

The new album coming out is called 

Music Vocals Cindy. I’m currently signed 

to a record label called Bryce Nation and 

we basically put this project together, 

it’s already been a huge success because 

it carries singles like “Parere Moyo” and 

“Ndidzorere Moyo Wangu” which have 

all gone to number one on local radio 

stations. It carries 16 tracks and I have 

collaborated with artistes from Nigeria, 

Zambia, Malawi, South Africa and 

Tanzania. It’s quite a surprise and it has a 

lot of interesting tracks and I believe this 

is my best album yet. I’m just going to do 

two more videos and I will be releasing it 

this month. 

beyoncé, ciara or rihanna 

and why? 

I would pick Ciara, I totally believe 

in her dance moves. I have never seen a 

woman who dances like her. I think she 

amazed me when she came to Zimbabwe. 

I watched her live and was 

very impressed. She also 

stays in her own lane 

pretty much, she 

knows what she 

can do and what 

she can’t do and 



she executes it in an amazing way. 

Feature 

who is your favourate 

local artiste? 

I like a lot of local music so I won’t 

even begin to list. I’m a person who 

listens to diverse music. I listen to all 

sorts of genres. I appreciate music as long 

as it is put together. Good music to me is 

good music , it doesn’t matter whether 

its Mbira, RnB or Hip hop but i do love 

Dog Patrol 

a couple of artistes like Trevor Dongo, 

Excel, Cherish Bryce, Oliver Mtukudzi, 

Sulumani , Sniper Storm, Winky D and 

many others. 

anything you would want 

to say to your fans? 

I would like to say thank you for your 

support, without you there would be 

nothing to look forward to, there would 

be nothing to work for, and there would 

be no audience, I really appreciate the 

support that Zimbabweans and people 

from other countries have given me. 

I’m so grateful, I’m so 

thankful and I pray 

that the next album 

that i release will be 

to your liking. 

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Pro Beatz 

the vocal mixe 

Tarisai Maringire 

If you mention the word beatboxing 

to ordinary people in the streets it 

might not ring a bell. 

Beatboxing is an act of producing 

drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds 

using the mouth, lips, tongue and voice. 

The genre is relatively new to 

Zimbabwean audiences, but people are 

gradually appreciating and getting used 

to it especially if they have an encounter 

with a live beatboxing performance. 

If there is one person who has been 

striving to make the genre known it 

has to be none other than Takudzwa 

Mashonganyika, otherwise known as Pro 

beatz. 

Pro beatz is a young, rarely talented, 

versatile beatboxer whose simultaneous 

multi-vocal percussion abilities defy 

nature. 

He has become a regular feature at 

various events around Harare and every 

time he performs he leaves people awestruck. 

Pro beatz started to take beatboxing 

seriously in 2009, but believes he possess’ 

an inborn talent which he has been 

perfecting since he was a kid. 

“Well as a kid I used to make funny 

weird sounds and growing up I was a 

music person and I loved singing and I 

felt bad for not having a good voice or 

being a better lyricist so I had to figure 

out a single element just to be involved in 

the arts industry. 

“Growing up in a not-so-rich family 

also contributed to me becoming a 

beatboxer because I used to listen to a 

lot of Timberland’s music and I had no 

computer to create something so it came 

out naturally,” he said. 

His first breakthrough came in 2010, 

when he participated in the Zimbo Got 

Talent competition where he was the 1st 

Runner Up and in 2012 were he won the 

Starbrite Special Talent award. 

Another of his memorable experiences 

to date is being part of the opening act at 

Harare International Festival of the Arts 

in 2013. 

“Well getting a residential stand 

from Starbrite at my age was a major 

achievement to me but there is still more 

to come because beatboxing has been 

making waves in this country, regardless 

of the less attention, but I am hoping 

sooner or later we will start getting 

nominated for national awards as well. I 

don’t know what can be done so that our 

dreams can come to life,” he said. 

The 19 year-old beatboxer is basically 

inspired by listening to a lot of Hip 

hop, were he get ideas from people like 

Timberland, Take5, Mustard, David 

Guetta and Skrillex. 

“I listen to everything because I always 

deal with different types of audiences 

whenever I perform and of course it 

leads me to being versatile. I try new 

stuff everyday and normally I don’t need 

special practice,” he said. 

Already his rare talent has opened some 

more avenues for him in the industry. 

“I am working in an international 

cultural exchange program between 

European countries 

and African countries 

which started early 

this year called the 

Kuenda productions 

and I am a musician 

there,” said 

Probeatz. 

His vision 

and mission is to 

see beatboxing 

growing and being 

recognized as an art 

genre of note in the 

years to come. 

“Personally I would 

love to see beatboxing 

competitions as an annual thing 

and beatboxing should be introduced 

in schools just like learning any other 

instruments, beatbox can become a major 

element of music in Zimbabwe just like in 

any other countries because it is natural 

and original,” he said. 

The beatboxer said that there is need 

for people to support minor genres as it 

crucial for their survival. 

“I sometimes feel that if I was in 

another country I will be better off, 

because in other countries people do 

make a living from beat boxing and it’s 

a huge industry but I want make that 

come to life by making people believe in 

it,” bemoans Takudzwa. 

His undying spirit has kept him going 

despite the tough environment in the 

arts industry. He has to compete with 

established genres such as Sungura, 



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Urban Grooves and Zimdancehall to 

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Probeatz is also looking to release a 

beatboxing mixtape featuring artistes 

from different genres. 

To the upcoming beatboxers he has 

a word of advice: “You need to stay 

focused and always be hungry to 

learn new 

stuff.” 

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Music 

Music industry suffering from bad bus 

Parade Writer posters advertising shows that they never Kingdom, many had predicted a great 

The Zim arts industry is fast appeared to at all. 

boom in the lives of upcoming musicians 

gaining notoriety for promoters This have led to many musicians however, the situation on the ground tells 

and artistes who fail to honor being labeled as “no show artistes” and a different story. 

their obligations. 

seriously tainting their image. 

Most of the artistes say the money they 

The industry has been bedeviled 

by many challenges emanating from 

bad business practices and lack of 

professionalism. It is no longer strange 

to hear an artist crying foul over being 

duped by a promoter or vice versa. 

This has badly impacted on the 

growth of business and has battered 

However, the promoters shift the 

blame on to the artiste saying a deal 

would have been reached only for the 

artiste to vanish into thin air on the day 

of the show. 

With the rate at which music is being 

sold, musicians have pinned their survival 

hopes in holding live shows, however, 

are given is peanuts, adding that their 

international tours are just for exposure 

and creating a new fan base. 

Although, one can easily note that 

the shows are not about showcasing the 

upcoming artiste’s talent, rather it is all 

about exploiting the youngsters to get 

easy money. 

the reputation of the music industry at promoters are allegedly giving artistes a Promoters also stand accused of 

large, especially in the eyes of wouldbe 

sponsors-the corporate world who 

would want to invest in the cash strapped 

industry. 

raw deal and by so-doing denying them 

their livelihood. 

Promoters stand accused of paying 

peanuts to artistes while raking high 

fleecing fans by unnecessarily hiking gate 

charges, taking advantage of the huge 

turnout at concerts. A show costing $3 

may end up rising to $10 as they will be 

The entertainment industry has profits from the shows. 

trying to maximize on profits. 

become an exploitive industry, it has 

become a dog eat dog world. If you sleep 

you lose. 

For long artistes have raised their 

voices against unscrupulous promoters 

who falsely advertise that certain artistes 

are performing to woo people to their 

shows. 

Only recently Winky D was shocked to 

learn that posters were doing the rounds 

about him performing at an upcoming 

show when he was not privy. 

He is not alone in this predicament. 

Recently upcoming musicians Killer 

T and Tocky Vibes blasted promoter 

Partson Chimbodza of trying to take 

advantage of them by offering them 

shoddy performance contracts for the 

sole purpose of self enrichment. 

This case is just a tip of the ice berg, as 

many musicians are suffering in silence 

and this is detrimental in the development 

of the industry. 

Despite the Zimdancehall artistes filling 

venues to the brink, according to them 

what they get in return is disheartening, 

This has irked show goers who feel 

cheated. With no regulations in place the 

trend will continue and this might force 

other music lovers to turn their backs on 

attending music shows. 

There are also instances when artistes 

perform and they are not given their dues, 

and the big question would be how the 

same artiste can go back into the studio 

and record standard music when he is not 

ripping the rewards of his sweat. 

We have seen recording companies 

clashing with musicians because of 

Other musicians like Alick Macheso, while promoter’s pockets are fattening. contractual disagreements, putting 

Peter Moyo, Guspy Warrior, Jah Prayzah 

and Sulumani Chimbetu have featured on 

With the increase of artistes going on 

international tours mostly in the United 

musicians’ careers into jeopardy. 

Artistes have also contributed to the 



iness ethics 

decaying morals on the music scene. 

Some upon receiving money and signing 

contracts for shows abscond. Double 

booking has become the order of the day. 

Talented dancehall chanter Soul Jah 

Love has over the course of the year, 

hogged the limelight for all the wrong 

reasons through double booking of shows 

and collecting cash for the shows he 

would never fulfill. 

There was a time when promoters and 

fans lost faith in Peter “Dhewa” Moyo 

after he failed to turn up to many of his 

shows and in some instances violence 

erupted at the venue as fans protested. 

Lack of clear vision on the part of the 

artistes has negatively impacted on their 

careers. 

Most of the musicians hire rookie 

managers who don’t have proven track 

record, thereby lacking technical knowhow 

such as networking, being business 

savvy and having the tenacity to deal 

with the issues like booking. 

This has seen the rise of cases of 

managers duping their own artiste 

because they don’t have the artiste’s 

interests at heart, but they just want to 

profiteer. Which leaves one wondering, 

where this industry is heading to? 

With the foregoing it remains to be 

seen whether the current environment 

will determine the success of the music 

industry in Zimbabwe or it will lead to its 

demise. TP 

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Music 

Shane Makanjera 

It is often said that when one doesn’t 

see change in his or her society, 

then he or she may probably be the 

problem. 

Most people see problems everywhere 

and often criticize but one may not be 

willing to fix whatever it may be. 

United Kingdom-based award-winning 

rapper Rhyme Assasin (real name 

Tichaona Monera) has placed the onus 

on himself in trying not only to improve 

the local urban music circuit but help 

some underground artistes realise their 

full potential, by opening a record label, 

Uncle Rhymes Records in Bulawayo. 

Speaking from his London base, 

the Black Hope hit-maker said he was 

inspired by the untamed music talent the 

country possesses and wanted to promote 

it. 

“I was motivated by the vast amount 

of talent in Zimbabwe that has not been 

showcased and which needs to be put out 

to the people. 

“I have always been a music fan, before 

being a musician so I have a passion for 

music and I want to help put out the 

music,” he said. 

On how the name of the record label 

came about the 33 year-old artiste who 

was signed to Nameless 263 Records said, 

“The record’s name came from my sister’s 

son who loves my songs so much and he 

calls me Uncle Rhymes and that is the 

reason why decided to give it that name. 

I regard him as my number one fan,” he 

said. 

He said the main focus of Uncle 

Rhymes Records is on Hip Hop music 

before spreading to other genres. 

“The record label is currently searching 

for Hip Hop and RnB but still looking to 

grow into other genres,” said the former 

Howard High student. 

Asked how he would manage the 

record label from afar Rhyme Assasin 

who left the country during the turn of 

the millennium said he would utilize his 

frequent visits as well as connections he 

has back home. 

“I manage because I always visit 

Zimbabwe and am heavily linked with 

promoters and artists. I have my team 

based in Zimbabwe that I work with so 

I always have my ears on the ground,” he 

added. 

He commended the continued growth 

of the music industry in the country 

saying he would also be pushing local 

music abroad. 

“The industry has vastly grown over 

the years and there is a lot of quality 

music coming out and Hip Hop is getting 

a lot of recognition. 

“In the UK I make Hip Hop 

compilations and spread 

around during shows 

so that the music gets 

more attention and 

recognition,” 

h e 

said. 

Assasin has already signed a young 

Bulawayo based artiste Tnyc real name 

Tendai Musariranwa and has released 

a new single “Party Pipo” and said he 

will be making a video for the song in 

December. 

“I have signed my long time friend 

Tnyce because of his skills on the 

microphone and vision on song writing 

and he is capable of leading new artistes 

in the right direction,” he said. 

Born Tichaona Brian Monera in 1981, 

Rhyme Assassin spent the early years of 

his life in Highfield. 

He started writing songs and 

performing on high schools gigs. Between 

1999 and 2001 he made some significant 

progress on the music scene featuring 

on various contests with one notable 

performance at the Miss Waterfalls. 

Shortly afterwards he left Zimbabwe 

for the United Kingdom where he relaunched 

his music career. In 2011 

Rhyme Assassin together with two of his 

high school friends formed a group. 

However, the trio went separate ways 

before anything significant materialized 

and that marked the re-birth of Rhyme 

Assassin under the label Nameless 263 

records. 

He has a double album Grand 

Synopsis released in 2013 and a whole 

lot of chats-topping singles. 

He has also worked with notable 

artists such as Astral Vee, Trevor Dongo, 

Goodchild, Prometheus, Karizma and Lil 

T. TP 

Rhyme Assassin 

ploughing back to the community 



Music 

His star has steadily been 

rising and everyone in 

the entertainment circles 

have been talking about 

him. Those who have seen him 

perform with the Red Fox Sound 

International at various gigs will 

attest to that Mc Smallz is the kind of 

character needed to ignite the party. 

The Parade’s Tarisai Maringire had a 

chat with the vibrant entertainer, to 

get to know what he is all about. 

so how did it all begin? 

It all started in Epworth, however, 

my career took a boost when I 

contested and won the Zim Cup clash 

in 2006 at the City Sports Centre and 

I have never looked back ever since. 

I also honed my skills while I was 

playing for Power House Sound; X 

Family and Arab Force Sound. 

where did the name mc 

smallz come from and 

what is your real name? 

I was given this name by my 

brother Todd Chingwena because of 

my body stature, remember dynamite 

comes in small packages. My real 

name is Ali Tom and I’m of Malawian 

origin. 

where are the best parties 

in town? 

It has got to be Red Fox Hotel, 

because that’s where all real reggae 

and dancehall lovers party hard!!! 

what do you do outside 

of the music scene? 

Music is my life, I do music fulltime 

and I’m the entertainment manager 

at a local joint. 

what is your favorite 

tune of all time? 

I love Bob Marley and my favorite 

tune is One Love. 

who has been your 

mentor in the industry? 

Big up to my Daddy Robert Zee 

and not forgetting my adviser Elder 

Manxaane, they have made me the 

person I am today. 

challenges you have 

faced in the industry? 

Challenges are there but since I 

joined the Red Fox Family Sound, 

there has been more food on my table. 

so how do you see the 

local music scene at the 

moment? 

It’s not what it supposed to be, but 

Zimdancehall is helping us ghetto 

youths to rise and stay away from 

illegal activities. 

who is the dj or mc you 

rate the best on the local 

scene? 

I rate myself because I am the best 

and that’s what my fans and haters 

say in the streets. 

what do you think needs 

to be done to stop missile 

throwing at live shows? 

We should have private security 

in plain clothes, so that whoever 

is caught throwing cans will be 

punished. People need to work with 

one aim, because there is so much 

politics in Zimdancehall. 

who are the big names 

you have performed with 

in your career? 

On the local scene I have 

performed with Winky D, Dhadza D, 

Guspy Warrior, Bad man, Silverstone 

Sound, Arab force sound, Red Rose 

entertainment, and Fyah lynx. On the 

International scene I have performed 

with, Sizzla, Capleton, Luciano, Black 

Supremacy, Chris Gold Finger, DJ 

Cleo and Turbulence. 

what advice would you 

give to up and coming 

djs/musicians? 

They should use clean lyrics. 

Together as one, divided we fall and 

they should to keep their eyes on the 

price, because it’s not an easy road. 

TP 

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Guide to 

Ladylike chic 

Chiedza MebeHey there curvy girl, 

ladylike trends are 

all the rage this 

summer. With a 

galore of frocks to choose 

from, look ladylike and 

classy by striking 

the right feminine 

balance from head 

to toe. With the right 

ensemble and colours 

to boot, men will bow at 

your feet. 

all over print dress 

An all over print dress in 

a striking azure colour will 

get you the attention you 

deserve. Get one in a fitting 

shape that doesn’t hug too 

much on the body but 

accentuates your best 

features. Its summer 

time and the print 

you choose is all up 

to you, let your 

personality 

shine. 

clutch bag 

Keep it chic by rocking a neutral 

coloured clutch bag that will have all 

the ladies green with envy. A simple but 

stunning clutch bag is tres chic. The 

right clutch bag will be simple and classy 

but still very eye-catching. 

black strappy heels 

The mother of chic heels on your feet 

is a pair of classy black strappy heels. 

Keep the heel at a medium length. The 

straps can have simple embellishments 

on them like dazzling rhinestones. The 

length of the heel will scream ladylike 

and the rhinestones will add a bit of 

pizzazz to the overall look. Remember 

ladylike doesn’t equal boring. 

the perfect studs 

To avoid looking too busy and keeping 

in trend with the ladylike chic look, wear 

a pair of simple gold studs to keep it 

classy. 

summer nude nails 

Nude nail polish has been seen on 

the red carpet and at fashion shows all 

over the world. A nude nail is a hit this 

summer, it’s best to not get left out. Stay 

on trend by rocking chip free nude nails 

this summer. 

summer bright pedi 

To finish off your ladylike look 

get a bright pedi done and pair 

your strappy black heels with 

bright red toe nails. Even though it 

is the season for nude nail polish, 

don’t neglect your brights just 

yet because bright polish can still be 

applied on your toe nails. Have the best 

of both worlds and prepare to conquer 

the world, one ladylike step at a time. TP 




Orange 

is the new black 

In last month’s issue 

our colour crushes 

included Celosia 

Orange and orange is 

here to stay this summer. 

A prominent trend 

spotted on fashionista’s 

everywhere, its official 

orange is definitely the 

new black. We show 

you to carry this colour 

and be the centre of 

attention. Say hello, to 

your new best friend, 

Orange in this order; 

orange 

jumpsuit 

Be the talk of the 

town in a fitting orange 

jumpsuit. The vibrancy of 

the orange hue will radiate 

with the warmth that 

summer brings. Get one and 

earn yourself a million style 

points. 

gold heels 

To make sure your feet look 

just as sassy, gold heels are the 

perfect way to showcase the 

stylista you are. Get heels that 

will put skyscrapers to shame. 

The key here is to not be afraid to 

shine. Strut around in gold heels 

with your jumpsuit and don’t be 

surprised when someone asks for 

your autograph… 

gold accessories 

Accessorise with gold 

accessories befitting of the fashion 

queen that you are. Layer on 

the accessories and sparkle this 

summer like never before. Show 

off your gold jewel candy and 

finish this look off with a gold 

neck chain, gold stacked bangles 

and a gold slim belt at the waist 

which will make the jumpsuit 

look extra chic. 

oversized black 

clutch bag 

Finish off with an oversized 

black clutch bag and be ready to 

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Fab Daywear 

Chiedza Mebe 

Who said mummies can’t look fab? 

This guide will prove that mummies 

can look just as yummy as everyone 

else and we show you how. 

geometric top 

Aztec inspired tops are just for you. Get a fitted 

geometric top that will add personality to your look. 

Geometric tops are stylish and will have you looking 

fabulous from AM to PM. Say no to loose fitting or too 

tight tops, but wear the right fit top to give off a stylish 

vibe. 

denims 

Denims that are the perfect fit aren’t always easy to 

find but make sure to invest in a pair that you can’t live 

without. Dark coloured denims are ideal and fab in every 

way. This summer keep it modern and laidback in denims 

that make you look and feel extra good 

statement neck piece 

Neck pieces have been in all year round and there’s 

a statement neck piece for just about anybody. When 

choosing a neck piece choose one that shows character. 

For statement neckpieces it’s best to remember the bolder 

the better. 

chunky summer heels 

It’s not summer if you’re not rocking chunky summer 

heels (mums included). Invest in a pair of chunky heels 

that will have you feeling like the fashionista you are. 

Have fun with your shoes and get a pair that will 

wow everyone around you. Plus the extra height will 

give you loads of confidence. 

bold hoop earrings 

Hoop earrings in gold and silver have always 

been a hit. They have withstood the test of 

fashion time and because they are always in, 

you will always be on trend. To complete this 

look the bold hoop earrings are the perfect 

finishing touch to any look. The bonus of hoop 

earrings is that they blend into any setting and 

can be worn with just about any outfit. Look 

sharp mami. TP 

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F l a u nti n g 

your assets 

Chiedza Mebe 

Have you ever thought of 

the reasons why fashion is loved the 

world over, it’s because fashion pieces 

can be worn in different ways. The 

best way to know that you have nailed a fashion 

look is by the way it highlights your best features. 

Strike the right balance by flaunting your assets in 

a sexy way, without going overboard. These fashion 

tricks will show you how it can be done. 

rock that sheer 

Wear a sheer black top that will definitely show 

you off in a classy way. Invest in a black bra to wear 

underneath to tame the look. A dress with a sheer 

back will also show off your back in a sassy lookat-me 

way. Also rock a dress with minimal sheer 

paneling on the sides, which will show off the right 

amounts of skin without revealing too much. 

figure hugging feline 

Understand the term “figure-hugging” doesn’t 

mean too tight. Get a dress that holds you in all 

the right places. Avoid too tight a dress that you 

might have to force yourself in, as this might result 

in its own wardrobe malfunction. Choose to wear 

one, which accentuates your assets in the most 

impeccable way. 

flaunt one part at a time 

If you do decide to show off your body, don’t go 

all out. Leave room for imagination. The rule here 

is if you’re highlighting your legs in a short dress 

or skirt; make sure the top part of your outfit is 

modest. If you’re flaunting the top part, choose to 

cover up at the bottom. This is a fantastic way to 

show off your assets in the right way without being 

vulgar. The focus should always be on one thing. 

thou shall know thy body type 

Embrace styles that suit your body type and do 

not be a slave to trends because you might end up 

looking like a hot mess if you do. Some things are 

not made for everyone; wear what’s best for you, 

hide what needs to be hidden and show 

off what you feel is your best feature. 

flaunt the twins 

Big breasted women need to 

take note that it’s perfectly okay 

to flaunt the twins, but it has to be 

done tastefully. If flaunted the right 

way the twins won’t look too out 

there. V shaped tops or tops with a 

sweetheart neckline are great for 

flaunting it and you know what they 

say “If you’ve got it, flaunt it”. 

bright future behind 

you 

Ladies, with a bright future “behind” 

them need to wear pants that are not too 

baggy, as they add unnecessary volume to 

their behind. Invest in fitting pants, that 

hug right but not too low and you’re good 

to go. 

abs served delicious 

If you have the “made abs” that need to be 

shown of, go right ahead in summers fashion 

staples, a crop top or bandeau. These staples are 

ideal in showing off those sexy abs. Make sure 

however, that the bottom half of your outfit is 

modest, be it jeans, pants, or a skirt. 

belt it 

Belts have long been a trick used by stylists the 

world over. They are a subtle way of highlighting 

the waist area in the most enviable way. Get one 

and enhance your waist for all to see. 

There are more ways to flaunt what your 

mama gave you, or what you worked for or 

paid for, but its best to wear what makes 

you feel comfortable and carry on in 

style. Remember to wear your confidence 

wherever you go, because 

after all that’s your best 

asset. TP 




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Office wardrobes can tend to be 

bland and boring, especially 

if you stick to the same old 

neutral look that has been 

donned for many years. One can still 

dress for success without looking boring. 

We show you how to do it the right way 

without breaking the office dress code. 

jump into it 

Mean business by dressing the part. 

Wear the modern tailored black jumpsuit 

to the office with confidence. This look is 

work appropriate. By wearing it in black 

you stick to the rules and still look stylish. 

It’s an edgy work attire that screams 

confidence and will get you 

noticed without a doubt. Keep accessories 

to a minimum. 

pencil it 

This skirt has withstood the test of 

time and is one of the most versatile and 

stunning office fashion piece to wear in 

the boardroom. Invest in a pencil skirt 

with a bright bold colour such as red or 

take a walk on the wild side (if your office 

allows) and rock an animal print pencil 

skirt to the office. 

tote it 

The statement tote bag is the office 

bag to have. Nothing says “sophisticated” 

quite like a statement tote 

in a neutral colour. Stick to the colours, 

black, tan or navy. Adding a chic trendy 

look to your outfit, a tote is the go-to 

office bag. Pack all your work essentials 

in your tote and you’re ready to go. 

a-line it 

An A-line sheath dress commands the 

office respect you deserve. This dress 

will have you calling all the shots 

and taking conference calls like 

the successful woman you are. 

Be a work fashion icon in this 

sophisticated dress. 

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Work it in a tailored pant suit. Suits 

have been a timeless fashion piece for the 

office however, rock yours with a modern 

twist. Invest in a well fitted and tailored 

pant suit that will earn you the most 

office cool points. Be an office fashion 

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Men’s 

Guide to 

beard 

grooming 

Chiedza Mebe 

One doesn’t just wake up and 

have a cool beard. It takes 

time, care and commitment. 

This guide will fill you in on 

everything there is to know about beard 

grooming. There are different facial hairstyles 

that one can try and these include 

the goatee, thick mustache and the full 

beard which we are concentrating on the 

most in this guide. 

Find out whether gentle soap or mild 

shampoo works best for you when cleaning 

your beard. Clean your beard daily to 

keep it looking suave. Facial hair needs 

to be washed regularly to keep it clean. 

Rinse the beard thoroughly after shampooing. 

A conditioner can be used to soften 

it further. Comb your beard to get it 

looking neat and sharp after. 

Moisturize your beard daily. This will 

keep it kissable and gets rid of the dry 

fuzz that women hate (and you should 

too). Moisturizer is guaranteed to keep it 

soft. Beard balms can also be used for the 

styling of beards. 

One of the most important things to 

get next is a beard trimmer to keep your 

beard tidy. There is nothing sexy about 

an untidy beard. Trim your beard when 

it gets unruly, to neaten it but for those 

who want a more natural looking beard 

it’s still okay not to trim, depending on 

your preferences. 

Trimming of the beard should be done 

on dry hair. Mustaches can be trimmed 

thin or wide depending on preference and 

facial features. For mustache lovers use a 

pair of scissors to trim as this gives you 

more control over how you want your 

mustache to look. 

For the men in suits it’s still okay to 

grow a beard as long as you trim it regularly 

and keep it neat. The sideburns of 

your beard can feature a standard or nonstandard 

look. Pick a shape that suits you 

and maintain like you would the rest of 

your facial hair. It should be noted that 

the trimming must be done carefully so 

that both sideburns are even. 

Corporate folks need frequent trimming 

and grooming and need to choose 

beard styles that are easy to maintain. 

Whereas everyone else has a plethora of 

choices, if not limited to the corporate 

sector. 

Never over trim, the point is to make 

your beard neat and keep it looking like a 

beard not anything other than that. Define 

the lines of your beard to get the shape 

you want. Defined lines obviously get the 

ladies attention so you have to get it right. 

Shaving around your beard’s outlines and 

neckline will require wetting the face and 

hair to make it easier to shave. Depending 

on the effect you want for your facial hair 

be aware that shaping will play a big role 

in getting the effect you want. Consider 

facial features when you do this. 

Longer fully grown natural beards 

may need brushing to keep it in check. 

Use a wooden or metal comb to do this. It 

should also be noted that when it comes 

to longer fully grown beards combing the 

hair down first is necessary, and then you 

can trim. 

KEEP IN MIND: Have good eating and 

drinking habits as food tends to get embedded 

in your beard. Develop good etiquette 

skills to use always and keep this 

problem in check. TP 

THE TOOLS 

• Electric beard trimmer 

• A barber’s scissors 

• Fine toothed Comb 

• A mirror 

• A razor 

• Moisturizer 

• Gentle Bar Soap 

• Shampoo 


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All you need to know 

Chiedza Mebe 

Haircuts vary and sometimes there’s room for ment. We give you the best hair trends for men this sum- 

improvemer. 

Look sharp and invest in the cut for you. 

Buzz cut 

The buzz cut is a go-to hairstyle for most men and is especially 

great in summer. This simple sizzling haircut requires minimal maintenance 

and is cheap too. It’s also perfect when paired with a stylish 

outfit. This cut will have you looking extra sharp whether it’s out on 

a date, chilling with friends or in the boardroom. This neat haircut is 

also a great way to still look good if your hair is thinning and you don’t 

really want to show it. 

Grown Out Buzz 

A grown out buzz cut is a much more relaxed hairstyle for men. 

Perfect for laid back casual days. If you allow your buzz cut to grow 

out evenly it can still look sharp and fit into all occasions. This style 

makes outliving your original buzz cut easier as you just let it grow it. 

Don’t be afraid to rock this short style with an edge. 

Close cut 

This cut is for all men who want to look superbly stylish. This go-to 

haircut complements men of all shades. It’s a classic cut and has been 

fashionable for many years. Spotted on metrosexual men the world 

over the close cut is a suave DO. 

Faux Hawk 

Short and very on trend, the faux hawk is popular on young men, 



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though we do see older men rock this cut (usually the creative types) 

pull off this hair cut. The faux hawk will give you a whole new look if 

you love funky cuts or just want to try something new. If styled neatly 

this style could fit in perfectly in professional settings. 

Flat top 

Yes, we are going old school with a very modern twist. The flat top 

is great for summer 2014 and is ideal for men who are risk takers and 

want a youthful vibe to their look. This cut is fresh, neat, strong and 

super trendy. Its a different haircut that will definitely have all eyes 

on you for the right reasons. Bring sexy back with this cut and make 

your haters green with envy. 

Mohawk 

For the over-the-top, got to be seen men, this one is for you. Great 

for making abold statement, mohawks are for confident men who love 

attention. This cut will get you notice without even saying a word. 

Too bad if you’re job limits you to a standard professional haircut. 

Under cut 

Nothing screams ‘sexy’ like the undercut. The under cut is a hot 

trend this season. It can be cool or have tons of edge depending on 

the look you’re going for. This cut might just be the cut for you. The 

shaved sides of the undercut add a whole lot of sex appeal to any man 

rocking this haircut. Persons rocking this hair cut should be warned 

that attractive levels will rise. This hair cut was very popular during 

the World Cup and still looks good even after the Cup on everyday 

men who want this clean look. TP 


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THROUGH 


Photographs from the Zimbabwe Fashion Week 2014 

Women’s wear by Tapfumanei Munege (Couture) 




THE 

Lens 



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THROUGH 


Photographs from the Zimbabwe Fashion Week 2014 

Men’s designs by TEEZ-M (Thembani Mubochwa) 




THE 

Lens 


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Terence Zimwara 

Prior to her death in April, 

Tremor Goto, an HIV-positive 

Zimbabwean woman, had 

alleged that she became 

partially blind after taking part in a 

clinical trial for a new second line HIV 

treatment drug but was not compensated 

for the damage she incurred due to her 

participation in the trial. 

Europe-Africa Research Network for 

Evaluation of Second Line Therapy, or 

EARNEST, is the name of the clinical 

trial study of HIV-positive people who 

have not responded well to standard 

antiretroviral therapy, also known as first 

line treatment. 

The U.K.-based Medical Research 

Council sponsored the study through 

its Clinical Trials Unit. The clinical 

trial began in late 2010, and it ended in 

April 2014. To date, 1,277 patients have 

enrolled in the study at 14 sites in Kenya, 

Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. 

EARNEST’s sponsors are using the 

study toward developing a second line 

drug that will help HIV-positive patients 

who have developed treatment failure to 

regular antiretroviral drugs. 

Goto, 24, was orphaned in 2005, when 

her mother succumbed to the AIDS 

pandemic. Before her mother’s death, 

Goto had provided care for her sick 

mother, who she said was losing a lot of 

blood. Goto believed that the contact with 

her mother’s blood is how she contracted 

the virus herself. 

“After my mother passed on, I then 

moved in with my grandmother who later 

encouraged me to go and get tested for the 

HIV virus,” Goto told The Parade. This is 

when she learned that she had contracted 

EXPERIMENTAL DRUGS 

HIV, and she immediately 

began antiretroviral 

treatments. 

Her first experience 

with HIV treatment involved 

drugs that she identified as being 

the “normal drugs” for most HIV-positive 

patients. 

“I started taking the drugs called 

Stalanev and Co-trimoxazole as part of 

my antiretroviral treatment regimen,” 

she said. 

Goto described herself as relatively 

healthy while on this regimen -- not 

bedridden or even ill. 

For six years, this first line treatment 

regimen kept her alive. But everything 

changed after an organization that Goto 

was not familiar with told her that there 

was a different treatment regimen they 

wanted her to try, saying it could help her. 

“In 2010, people from EARNEST 

suddenly came home and informed me 

that they were conducting clinical trials 

for people that had not responded well to 

regular antiretroviral therapy,” she said. 

When she asked EARNEST how 

they obtained her information, the 

TheParade investigates poss 

organization told her they saw her file at 

the Rutsanana Clinic in the high-density 

township of Highfields in Harare, capital 

of Zimbabwe. The Rutsanana Clinic, in 

fact, was where Goto had been tested 

for HIV and confirmed to be carrying the 

virus. It was also where she had been 

going to collect her drugs. 

Goto said that when she was 

approached by EARNEST, her CD4 count 

was 75. In Zimbabwe the threshold for 

a patient to start treatment was 350 but 

has been revised upwards to 500 at the 

start of 2014 in line with WHO guidelines. 

“My CD4 was 75, as my records at 

Rutsanana would show, however, these 

people from EARNEST took me to Baines 

[an area with private physicians just 

outside of Harare’s central business 

district] to a specialist doctor, who then 

tested my CD4 and told me my count had 

dropped to four,” she explained to The 

Parade. 

She said it was strange for her CD4 

count to be that low, as she had never 

been very sick or bedridden while on 

the antiretroviral regimen. Further, 

according to her understanding, such a 



, CLINICAL TRIALS & THE SIDE-EFFECTS 

ible connection between clinical trial and blindness ... 

low count would normally be seen in 

people incapacitated by illness, but at the 

time, she was working as a caterer at a 

local megastore. 

Consistent with Goto’s claims, the 

EARNEST clinical report obtained by The 

Parade states that her CD4 count on Oct. 

26, 2010, just prior to the clinical trial, 

was four and it had risen to 202 by April 

22, 2013. 

According to EARNEST, potential 

subjects for the study were excluded if 

their condition was deemed too poor and 

if an examining physician estimated that 

a patient’s life expectancy was less than 

one month. 

Thus, though her CD4 count was 

alarmingly low, her health was apparently 

good enough for her to be included in the 

clinical trial. But as her CD4 count was 

rising, her eyesight was failing. 

Lies and deception 

When tests showed that Goto’s CD4 

count was four, EARNEST representatives 

explained to her that they had three drugs 

they wanted to test to see if they could 

help people with a low CD4 count. 

Some of the drugs shown to The Parade 

are packaged in capsules and clearly 

marked for “clinical trial use only.” 

Goto was randomized for the following 

trial drugs: One drug marked Lopinavir/ 

Ritonavir, manufactured by Abbott GmbH 

& Co, KG, 67061 Ludwigshafen, Germany; 

the other drugs were tablets called 

Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil 

Fumarate, manufactured by Hetero Labs 

Limited, located in Hyderabad, India. 

Promoters of this clinical trial 

reportedly told Goto that these drugs 

were just like other antiretrovirals. 

“They told me the drugs, which they 

identified as A, B and C, were just like 

ordinary HIV drugs [antiretrovirals] 

and all drugs had an after effect,” she 

explained. 

According to information on 

EARNEST’s website, patients were 

divided into three intervention and 

control groups -- namely, Arm A, boosted 

protease inhibitor (bPi) and two nucleoside 

reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs); 

Arm B, bPi and raltegravir; and Arm C, 

bPi alone after a 12-week induction phase 

with raltegravir. 


Goto said she was also told that the 

known side effects of these drugs were 

diarrhea and a skin rash, which would 

only occur at the beginning of the course 

of treatment and eventually cease as the 

participant progressed with the drugs. 

“They told me that if these side effects 

started and persisted, I had to inform 

them as soon as possible or visit the 

nearest health center,” Goto said. 

However, the drugs used in this trial 

are also known to have serious side 

effects, including blurred vision or 

eyesight problems. 

After agreeing to participate in the 

clinical trial, Goto was given an informed 

consent form to sign which she did and 

she was also given a copy of the form to 

keep for her records. 

To ensure that participants did not 

miss a dosage of these drugs, EARNEST 

would give each participant a transport 

allowance of $30 each time they came to 

collect drugs. 

Goto explained that she would go to the 

University of Zimbabwe Clinical Research 

Center to pick up drugs once a month, as 

well as to get dosage instructions. 

Immediately after signing the consent 

form, Goto was placed on a regimen with 

one of the research drugs. Just a few 

months after starting to take this new 

drug, though, she started noticing that 

her vision was failing. 

“I started to have problems with my 

eyes, I could not even walk to 

the center [the university’s 

clinical 

research 

center] 

because 

my eyesight was 

getting 

poor,” 

she said. 

Continued 

on 

the next page ... 

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... continued from previous page 

When she began the clinical trial, she 

said she would travel by herself to collect 

the drugs, but she eventually had to stop 

because her eyesight was getting so poor. 

“Before I signed the informed consent 

form, I read the form with my own eyes 

and I signed with representatives of 

EARNEST witnessing this,” she said. 

Goto complained that her sight was 

poor during the day, but she could still 

move around familiar places without 

much difficulty. After about 5 p.m. 

however, her mobility would be hampered 

by her poor eyesight. 

Her last clinical report, dated July 23, 

2013, does not mention any problems 

with her eyesight. In fact, it only mentions 

a scar on her left upper eyelid from a time 

when she was hit by a car. 

The cut was reported to have occurred 

on April 27, 2012, and this occurrence or 

event was marked as resolved by May 17, 

2012. The next section of the report asks 

for any additional information on the 

patient, and it is blank and marked nil. 

The report is dated July 23, 2013. 

The clinical report, which understates 

her age by three years, was signed and 

endorsed by Dr. Musoro and it completely 

leaves out the visual impairment that 

Goto claimed to have suffered during the 

course of the clinical trial. 

However, hospital records that The 

Parade obtained after Goto’s death 

in April this year clearly refer to her 

as being partially blind. In fact, one 

book presumably used by nurses at the 

University of Zimbabwe Clinical Research 

Center to collate her records clearly 

states that she had an ongoing eyesight 

problem, yet in the 

official clinical trial 

summary report, nothing 

of this sort is acknowledged. 

Upon realizing that 

she was going blind a few 

months after starting the trial, 

Goto went back to the EARNEST 

site at the University of Zimbabwe Clinical 

Research Center to seek assistance. She 

was advised to see an optometrist. 

When she told EARNEST staff that 

she did not have money to see such a 

specialist, they drafted a letter which she 

then used to get an appointment with an 

optometrist at Sekuru Kaguvi Eye Unit 

at the Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. 

It was then that she was given the most 

chilling news about the condition of her 

eyes. 

“The optometrist who examined me 

told me there was nothing he could 

do anymore because the second line 

treatment drugs that I was on had caused 

the wilting of a vein in my head. 

“This resulted in my becoming 

partially blind. He told me that getting 

medication to treat the eyes at this stage 

was not going to help because the damage 

had already been done,” she said. 

The optometrist then referred Goto to 

the Dorothy Duncan Center for the Blind, 

which assists the blind through training 

and offers braille materials. Goto said 

she did not know who paid for her to be 

enlisted with this center, but she was 

supposed to go there for three months as 

part of a training course for the visually 

impaired. 

However, Goto said that she only 

went to the center for two weeks and she 

left the training when she was given a 

walking stick. 

Meanwhile, she said she was still 

taking the same drugs that she believed 

caused her partial blindness because she 

had been advised to continue doing so by 

the optometrist. 

“The optometrist told me to continue 

with the drugs until I saw an HIV 

specialist who would then recommend 

new drugs that would not injure my eyes 

as had happened,” she said. 

Goto then went back to EARNEST, 

hoping to get help in arranging an 

appointment with a specialist. She 

said she would spend hours waiting 

for assistance, only to be told to return 

another day. 

Her only encounter with one of the 





study’s coordinators, Dr. Andrew Reid, 

ended with Reid asking her to get an 

eyeglass prescription that she could use 

to help her failing eyesight, she said. 

She told The Parade that she explained 

to Reid what had happened to her eyes, 

but the doctor was always busy and out 

of the country most of the time and could 

not help her. She eventually gave up 

trying to get help from EARNEST. 

Goto gave birth to an HIV-negative 

baby girl in July 2013, but to compound 

her woes, the father of the child refused 

to support her. Goto said he told her that 

he could not live with a visually impaired 

mother who was also on antiretroviral 

treatment. 

When the father of her child left her, 

she was forced to support herself and her 

baby, but because of her disability it was 

difficult to find work. 

“People now exclude me from 

participating in many activities because 

they think my blindness means I am 

helpless,” said Goto. 

She expressed her disappointment 

with EARNEST officials for failing to help 

her despite the value she offered to them 

by participating in the clinical trial. 

“They acquired knowledge about 

the side effects of these drugs through 

me, and maybe now this drug has been 

withdrawn, yet I am now struggling as 

result of the side effects,” she said. 

Goto said she knew a number of others 

who were enrolled in the same clinical 

trial and experienced serious and varying 

side effects. And just like her, she said, 

there has been no effort to compensate 

them. 

Before she died, Goto was serving as 

a caretaker for a relative’s house outside 

Harare in conditions which could be 

described as difficult. She did eventually 

stop using the trial drugs and returned to 

the antiretroviral regimen she had been 

on prior to enrolling in the study, and she 

believed that her CD4 count improved 

significantly as result. 

Who is involved in 

this clinical trial? 

The EARNEST study, the clinical trial 

that recruited Goto, is a multinational 

and multi-faceted study that includes 

a European Commission-funded body, 

universities and drug companies. 

European and Developing Countries 

Goto in Parirenyatwa Hospital a few weeks befoe she passed away in April 2014. 

Clinical Trials Partnership is a partnership 

of 14 European Union countries, 

Switzerland, Norway and 47 African 

countries and is funding the EARNEST 

study. It has its head offices in The 

Hague, Netherlands, while the European 

Commission provides part of the budget 

for this partnership. 

The Parade asked the EDCTP about 

guidelines and standards of clinical 

research that the group endorses and 

finances. In response, the EDCTP said it 

requires all sponsors of EDCTP-funded 

clinical trials to abide by the principles 

of the International Conference on 

Harmonization Guidelines for Good 

Clinical Practice. 

Gert Onne van de Klashorst, 

communications officer with the EDCTP, 

told The Parade that his organization only 

provides funding and does not conduct 

clinical trials. 

“The sponsor of the clinical trial has 

to undertake all legal obligations to make 

sure that all legal liabilities are covered. 

This usually includes the obligation to 

take insurance to meet legal obligations,” 

van de Klashorst said in a written 

response. 

In the terminology of clinical trials 

and the good clinical practice guidelines, 

a sponsor has a specific duty to guarantee 

the quality of a trial, while the funding 

organization, in this case, the EDCTP 

provides the financial means. 

The sponsor of the EARNEST study, 

Medical Research Council confirmed that 

the group is sponsoring the EARNEST 

study and insisted that the clinical trials 

are conducted in accordance with the 

principles of the International Conference 

on Harmonization Guidelines for Good 

Clinical Practice. 

Responding to an inquiry from The 

Parade about Goto’s case (to protect her 

identity, the inquiry did not mention Goto 

by name), Cathy Beveridge, senior press 

officer of the Medical Research Council, 

defended the drugs used in the trial. 

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She also advised the victim to contact 

local authorities for a review of her case. 

“We are sorry to hear about the 

EARNEST trial participant and her 

experiences,” Beveridge told The Parade. 

“The drugs used in the trial are in 

widespread use and there has been no 

previous evidence to demonstrate that 

they cause blindness.” 

“If the participant would like to pursue 

the matter further, then we recommend 

that she bring this to the attention of the 

[Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe], 

the body responsible for oversight of 

clinical research in the country.” 

When questioned further about Goto’s 

particular case, Beveridge said the group 

could not discuss individual cases, citing 

patient confidentiality. 

“If a patient has concerns, they should 

discuss this issue, in the first instance, 

with the hospital where they receive 

ongoing care,” she said. 

“The medical history of all trial 

participants prior to their consent to 

participation in the trial, as well as during 

the study itself, including all adverse 

effects, are carefully documented,” 

Beveridge said, adding that trial protocol 

ensures that all patients receive regular 

follow-ups. 

When asked about the competence 

of staff and the capacity of its sites, the 

Medical Research Council’s spokeswoman 

only responded to the second part of the 

question. 

“The sites for the EARNEST trial were 

carefully chosen and monitored both 

before the start of the trial and during 

the course of the trial. This is to be sure 

that they have the appropriate levels of 

care and can deliver to the trial protocol 


effectively and 

safely,” Beveridge 

said. 

When The Parade asked 

about the safety of the 

drugs used in the trial, 

given the complaints from 

Goto, Beveridge said, “The trial 

only uses drugs that have been licensed 

for the treatment of HIV infection. These 

drugs have been tested extensively are 

used worldwide and are not considered to 

be new or experimental drugs. 

“Indeed, the EARNEST trial is an ‘open 

labelled’ study, which means that both 

researchers and participants know which 

drug is being tested,” she said. 

According to the EARNEST trial’s 

website, the trial has been undertaken 

with the objective of identifying the 

best antiretrovirals for HIV-positive 

individuals who need to switch 

antiretroviral drugs in “resource limited” 

settings. 

The chief investigator for this study is 

Professor Nick Paton, and in Zimbabwe, 

the principal investigator is Professor 

James Hakim. 

In Zimbabwe, the EARNEST study 

is represented at the University of 

Zimbabwe Clinical Research Center, 

located at the Parirenyatwa Group of 

Hospitals Annex Clinic. 

Goto was only able to identify two 

individuals from this organization: 

“Mai Mutsai,” a lady Tremor said was 

responsible for recruiting patients; and 

Dr. Andrew Reid, an HIV researcher as 

well as a founder of Champions for Life, 

a non-governmental organization that 

claims to assist HIV-positive youths. 

“Mai Mutsai” was a nurse who was 

responsible for recruiting in patients, 

according to Goto. (In Shona culture, “Mai 

Mutsai” means “Mother of Mutsai,” with 

“Mutsai” being the name of her first child. 

It is not the woman’s surname; therefore, 

it has been difficult to establish her real 

name.) 

Meanwhile Goto’s grandmother, Alice 

Huhwa, also told The Parade that she 

remembered two nurses -- one of whom 

may be “Mai Mutsai” -- who came to her 

house looking for Goto. When she asked 

why they had chosen her granddaughter, 

they told her that Goto had been 

identified as an HIV-positive youth that 

the EARNEST trial might be able to help. 

“We observed from her file that she has 

a low CD4 count and that is why we want 

to help her,” Huhwa said the women told 

her. 

On the other hand the activities of 

Champions of Life are not clear. The 

Goto with her daughter, Anisha. Anisha passwed away in July 2014. 




organization is described as one that 

helps HIV-positive young people deal with 

rejection and lack of confidence. Some of 

the group’s work includes sourcing food 

and clothing for the young people it helps, 

who are mainly drawn from Epworth, 

Hopely, and Seke, poor suburbs of Harare. 

In collaboration with the Celebration 

Church, Champions of Life also used to 

conduct gospel seminars in these suburbs, 

seminars that Goto had attended in the 

past. At these seminars, Reid would give 

speeches. 

Reid is one of the senior officials for the 

clinical research team in Zimbabwe. 

In 2010, Reid was part of a group of 

doctors that was arrested in Harare for 

allegedly practicing medicine without 

a license. They were also accused 

of operating an HIV/AIDS clinic and 

distributing antiretroviral drugs without 

a permit from authorities. They were 

eventually granted bail and released. 

The EARNEST clinical trial commenced 

in October 2009, and 1,277 patients from 

five African countries have since been 

recruited into the study. Uganda, which 

previously had the highest HIV and AIDS 

rates in the world, has nine study sites. 

Malawi has two sites, while Zambia, 

Kenya and Zimbabwe each have one. 

The EARNEST website also lists 

the partners in the study, grouped into 

countries, research institutions, and the 

drug companies providing the clinical 

drugs. 

The “Pharma Partners” include major 

global drug manufacturers Pfizer, Abbvie, 

Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, Gilead and 

Abbott. In Goto’s case, Abbott provided 

some of the drugs she took as her 

experimental second line treatment. 

The Europe-based research bodies 

and institutions that are involved in 

this study include Instituto Superiore di 

Sanita, Institute of Tropical Medicine, La 

Paz Hospital, Cineca, University College 

Dublin and the Medical Research Center 

Clinical Trial Unit. 

EARNEST’s website does not offer 

typical contact details, such as the 

physical contact address, phone or fax 

numbers, or the names of persons heading 

the secretariat. The only contact detail is 

an email address. 

The response 

of Zimbabwean 

authorities 

The Medical Research Council of 

Zimbabwe is tasked with regulating 

and monitoring all medical and health 

research taking place in the country. 

Dr. Paul Ndebele is the executive 

director of the council, and he told The 

Parade in a letter (written in July 2013) 

that his organization requires researchers 

to report on drug reactions. 

“We also receive and conduct 

investigations on research participants’ 

complaints to ensure that corrective 

action is taken,” added Ndebele. 

He also said the council takes 

participants’ complaints seriously, and 

he expressed a desire to get further 

information on Goto’s case so that action 

could be taken. 

However, later when The Parade 

revealed the name of the study and 

the organization behind it, Ndebele 

performed an about-face. 

When The Parade presented its findings 

to the director in early January 2014, 

Ndebele rejected the assertion that the 

second line drugs were responsible for 

Goto’s loss of eyesight, suggesting instead 

that the blurred vision may have been 

brought about by her low CD4 count, not 

the clinical trial drugs. 

“It is possible that her low CD4 

count may have made her susceptible 

to opportunistic infections which likely 

could have attacked her optic nerve, 

resulting in her becoming partially blind,” 

Ndebele said. 

When asked why the clinical report 

did not mention this medical event, as is 

the requirement under the good clinical 

practices guideline, the MRCZ’s response 


was as follows. 

“This [the clinical report in The Parade’ 

possession] is not the comprehensive 

report, and likely the acknowledgment 

of this medical event would be noted in 

any such comprehensive clinical report, 

which the media or patient would never 

have access to,” said MRCZ. 

Clinical trials are undertaken to 

determine whether drugs are safe and, 

perhaps more importantly, if they can be 

marketed. However, when key events -- 

such as a participant losing her eyesight 

are not clearly acknowledged, this lack 

of transparency raises questions about 

the real motives of those sponsoring the 

trials. 

A few weeks after The Parade met with 

Ndebele of the Medical Research Council 

of Zimbabwe, Goto informed The Parade 

that she had been approached by two 

people from EARNEST, Dr. Musoro and 

Gloria Tinago. 

On the EARNEST website, both are 

listed as senior officials for the study 

in Zimbabwe. According to Goto, who 

was in the hospital at the time, these 

individuals made what appeared to be 

an offer of retrospective compensation 

in exchange for her asking The Parade to 

drop the story. 

“They told me that they wanted to help 

with fixing my eyes and they also asked 

what I wanted the EARNEST study to do 

for me,” Goto told The Parade. 

Relatives and friends of Goto would 

later confirm this, further alleging that 

the EARNEST officials had offered to buy 

her a house in return for her silence. 

There is no evidence that documents or 

corroborates these claims, but The Parade 

understands that some of Tremor’s 

relatives stand ready to testify to this. 

Again, The Parade asked the Medical 

Research Council sponsors of the study 

and the European and Developing 

Countries Clinical Trials Partnership to 

comment on the chain of events. 

“The EARNEST trial operates within 

the highest standards of participant 

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confidentiality and, as previously 

established, within the bounds of 

the [International Conference on 

Harmonization Guidelines for Good 

Clinical Practice],” Beveridge, the 

spokesperson for the Medical Research 

Council, responded. 

“This remains intact. As participants 

are routinely monitored throughout 

clinical trials, interaction between trial 

representatives and participants would 

not be unusual,” she continued. 

After this response, which took roughly 

two weeks to come, EARNEST officials 

had no further contact with Goto. Before 

her death on April 6, Goto’s relatives 

expressed concern that The Parade’s 

involvement with Goto’s story may have 

been putting the woman’s life in danger. 

The causes of Goto’s death is not clear, 

but documents from the Parirenyatwa 

Group of Hospitals show that her health 

may have deteriorated as a result of 

her decision to stop participating in the 

trial and resume her previous treatment 

regimen of Co-trimoxazole. 

Goto had defaulted on her treatment, 

though, because she was convinced 

that the drugs she took as part of the 

second line antiretroviral treatment in 

the EARNEST study caused her loss of 

eyesight. 

Hospital records acknowledge 

that Goto defaulted on second line of 

treatment but attribute her decision to 

what it called ‘social issues’. 

What does the 

Zimbabwean law 

say? 

According to Zimbabwe’s 

regulations 

for 

conducting clinical 

trials, a standard 

consent form 

must clearly state 

the compensation for 

participants who may 

suffer adverse effects 

either during or immediately 

after participating in a drug trial. 

The Medicines and Allied Substance 

Control Act Chapter 15:03 and IS 150 

of Zimbabwe law mandates insurance 

coverage for clinical trials. 

“The actual amount of the clinical trial 

cover is calculated in terms of the risk 

of the study. Insurance cover is required 

to be set aside and the informed consent 

form should not include a disclaimer for 

clinical trial related injuries,” the law 

states. 

Ethical approval of the HIV vaccines 

clinical trials is granted by the Medical 

Research Council of Zimbabwe and the 

Research Council of Zimbabwe, including 

the regulation of foreign researchers. 

Additionally, according to the 

Medicines Control Authority of 

Zimbabwe’s guidelines on reporting 

adverse effects, what happened to Goto 

qualifies as a serious adverse effect that 

has to be reported to MCAZ authorities 

within 48 hours, who would then 

determine the next course of action. 

Information obtained from the 

serious adverse effects report provides 

Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe 

authorities and investigators with an 

early toxicity profile of an investigational 

product. During the application process 

for the registration of a new medicine, 

this information might also be used 

to determine if a product is safe for 

marketing. 

However, Goto alleged that the consent 

form that she signed never mentioned 

anything about insurance coverage. The 

Parade recently obtained her consent 

form, and indeed, there is no specific 

mention of insurance coverage for the 

study. 

It does, however, mention 

compensation that a patient might receive 

if the claim is found to be “justifiable,” 

before going on to state, “You will not 

receive compensation for any problems 

that may be expected for someone with 

HIV.” 

The consent form however, does not 

list what problems might be “expected” 

for someone with HIV. 

A family 

Goto’s relatives remain adamant that 

something happened to her eyes during 

the EARNEST trial because prior to 

participating in it, Goto could see and had 

never had problems with her eyes. 

Roy, Goto’s brother, told The Parade 

that he learned of his sister’s visual 

impairment while he was working in 

Botswana. 

“She called and told me that she could 

not see anymore, but I did not understand 

this because she had never had problems 

with her eyes before,” he said. 

He also told The Parade that prior to 

his sister’s death, the family had appealed 

for help in treating his sister’s failing 

eyesight. 

Goto’s grandmother, Huhwa, who Goto 

had moved in with after her mother died, 

was emotional when she spoke of what 

happened to her granddaughter. She said 

her granddaughter went from primary 

through secondary school without any 

problems with her eyes. 

Further, she explained, if her 

granddaughter was partially blind, there 

was no way she could have finished 

this much schooling and written her 

Ordinary Level examination in a standard 

institution. 

“I warned her against enrolling for this 

study because the people conducting the 

study [the University of Zimbabwe Clinical 

Research Center] were experimenting and 

she could get hurt,” she said. 

But Goto decided to enroll in the study 

anyway 

Huhwa said she is prepared to face 

authorities and tell them everything that 

might help in bringing those responsible 

to justice. TP 



Let’s Talk Ha 


Hay fever, also known as 

allergic rhinitis is a common 

condition that shows 

symptoms similar to that of 

someone suffering from a cold. It is caused 

by an exaggerated allergic response to 

airborne substances, such as pollen and 

other substances. 

Hay fever can be broken down into 

seasonal and perennial hay fever. Seasonal 

hay fever happens only during the time 

of year when certain plants pollinate and 

perennial happens all year round. 

Hay fever therefore can mean one is 

allergic to either substances such as tree 

pollens, grass and weed pollens, fungus 

spores, house dust mites, animal dander, 

feathers or mold. 

Symptoms include a runny nose, itchy 

or watery eyes, nasal congestion, itchy 

throat or itchy nose, sneezing or coughing, 

sinus pressure, itchy or swollen eyes or a 

decrease in sense of smell or taste. 

In severe cases symptoms include 

sweats; itchiness spreads from throat 

to nose and ears or facial pain. It can at 

times also lead to insomnia and fatigue. 

Asthma sufferers may have it worse, as 

they can have episodes of breathlessness 

and wheezing. People who suffer from 

hay fever may also develop asthma 

symptoms. 

Treatments for hay fever make it 

easier for those who suffer from it to cope 

as hay fever can get very severe. In some 

cases others may find it hard to carry 

out everyday functions. The treatments 

include; 

• Antihistamine sprays or tablets 

or eye drops - They usually 

effectively relieve symptoms of 

runny nose, itching and sneezing. 

• Eye Drops - These reduce itching 

and swelling in the eyes. 

• Nasal Corticosteroids - 

These sprays treat the nasal 

inflammation or itching and runny 

nose caused by hay fever, and are the 

most effective treatment for hay fever. 

• Oral corticosteroids – ideal for very 

severe hay fever symptoms 

• Desensitization treatment/Allergy 

shots (immunotherapy) – prescribed 

when most medication does not relieve 

symptoms. 

• Decongestants - Can be found as 

prescription liquids, tablets and nasal 

sprays, they are ideal for congested 

sinuses. 

• Cromolyn sodium -This medication is 

available as a nasal spray that must be 

used several times in a day. 

• Montelukast - Is a prescription tablet 

taken to block the action of leukotrienes 

— immune system chemicals that 

cause allergy symptoms such as excess 

mucus production. Effective in treating 

allergy-induced asthma. 

• Nasal ipratropium - Helps relieve a 

severe runny nose. 

• Nasal irrigation- Is a treatment which 

involves rinsing one’s sinuses. Rinsing 

your nasal passages with distilled, 

sterile saline is a quick and effective 

way to relieve nasal congestion 

symptoms. TP 




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Chiedza Mebe 

In this fast paced world were one 

day you’re in and one day you’re 

out, people are constantly looking 

for ways to reinvent themselves. 

Perhaps it’s not just an issue of reinventing 

oneself but a matter of wanting change in 

perhaps what you feel is now a mundane 

or mediocre life. Change is beneficial, 

especially if it’s meant to make you a 

better or more rounded individual. Read 

on to get to know more about how you 

can become a new you. 

1 

be open to change 

Firstly, be open to the challenge 

of transforming yourself. It is only those 

that are willing to change themselves that 

actually do. If it’s quitting an addiction, 

starting a new diet or exercise plan and 

whatever it is that you would like to 

erase or add in your life to make you a 

new you; one has to be steadfast on their 

journey to making change come to pass. 

It should be remembered that change 

doesn’t always happen overnight but the 

choices you make today will lead you in 

the right direction. 

2 

explore your 

passions 

There’s nothing more liberating 

than exploring one’s passions. Doing 

something for you will not only make you 

happy but will leave you feeling fulfilled 

and unstoppable. As you explore your 

passions you create room for growth, as 

you concentrate on your passions and 

work towards making those passions 

more than just that, you open yourself 

to so much more. Working towards 

something your passionate about 

diligently will also help you 

reap a harvest you never 

intended to. If you explore 

your passions you will be 

doing what you love and thus 

you will never have to work a 

day in your life. 

3 

make health a 

priority 

Mahatma Gandhi said, “It is health 

that is real wealth and not pieces of gold 

and silver.” Taking good care of your 

health should be a priority. The benefits 

of putting this on your must-do list are 

unquantifiable, not only will it make 

you look good but it will make you feel 

good. Healthy people, according to health 

experts are proven to have more energy, 

have a reduction anxiety and depression, 

there’s improvement of self-esteem, and 

it helps you better manage stress, among 

other life enhancing benefits. Overall your 

well being is in good condition. Exercise 

and eat well and you will definitely reap 

the benefits 

4 forgiveness 

Clinging onto pain and hurt does 

no one any good. It’s so much easier to 

love and be happy than to be filled with 

anger or resentment. Perhaps what’s 

stopping you from being where you 

should be is because you won’t forgive 

someone. Yes life does go on but how can 

one truly move forward if they cannot 

forgive someone who has wronged 

them. It is only through the 

cathartic 

experience of forgiving and letting go of 

the past that an individual is truly free. 

Being free will definitely impact on the 

person you choose to be today and in 

future. Don’t let anything hold you back, 

let go and be renewed. 

5 

get a mentor 

To become a better and more 

rounded you, one needs someone who 

will help mentor them and lead them in 

the right direction. A mentor is a great 

asset in one’s life, not only will they help 

mould you into the individual you need 

to be but the advise you get from them 

is of great value as it cannot be bought. 

Knowledge is power and your mentor will 

teach you or guide you on the important 

things you need to have to get ahead. 

They will also aid your vision and help 

you when balls are thrown at you. They 

also help you know which directions not 

to take, which is of utmost importance. 

Once you identify and get a mentor you 

have already started to pave the way to 

being transformed into a new you. 

6 

expand your mind 

Education is a key, regardless 

of what others may say. A quote by 

Oscar Wilde says, “You 

can never be 

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overdressed or overeducated.” Therefore, 

the best way to becoming a new you is 

by enrolling for classes that expand your 

mind or enrolling for a diploma or a 

degree or taking your tertiary education 

to the next level by doing a Masters or 

PHD. Getting involved in something that 

will expand your mind will add growth 

and will definitely help you learn and 

renew your mind. 


7 

try out the 

impossible 

A lot of people never succeed at 

anything because of their fear of failing. 

Trying something new is taboo to some 

people and this leads to some people 

never reaching their full potential or 

just enjoying the possibilities life has to 

offer. To make way for a new you, one 

will have to do something different; think 

out of the box and do what you initially 

thought was impossible. After doing the 

impossible you will never 

feel the same again. 

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Chiedza Mebe 

It’s not unusual that at times some 

people’s attitudes get out of hand, 

including yourself. Some bad 

attitudes stem from the inflation 

of egos, others because of bitterness and 

anger, resentment, jealousy, deceit, or due 

to the pull them down syndrome, all these 

among other reasons can impact on one’s 

attitude towards others. It’s in times like 

these that a dose of the right ingredients 

is the key to an attitude adjustment. Read 

on to find out how to turn your attitude 

down a notch. 

change the way you think 

Sometimes it’s important to remember 

that it’s not all about you and other 

people’s feelings matter too. You may be 

going through something but this does not 

mean you have to transfer your negative 

energy to someone else. Instead of yelling 

or talking badly to someone because 

you’re in a position to do so or because 

perhaps you’re having a bad day, think 

about how you would like to be treated if 

it was you on the receiving end. Knowing 

that you would like to be treated in a 

certain way will make it easier to change 

your attitude around others. 

put away the straight face 

Instead of walking around frowning 

or with a straight face, spread the joy 

and wear a smile instead. It may be hard 

at first especially if people know you as 

a straight faced individual; this in no 

way takes from you. As more people are 

exposed to the more welcoming you, and 

because smiles are addictive chances are 

it’s hard for negative things to come out 

of your mouth if you’re already smiling. 

The people around you will warm to you 

and you might make more friends than 

you imagined. This will make you happier 

and thus will give you the urge to give 

your bad attitude the boot. 

act differently 

Remember the times when you where 

in a pre-school or primary school and 

your teacher would give you a time out 

and make you sit in the corner because 

you were behaving badly in class? No 

one liked that experience and chances 

are after a few times of being sent to the 

naughty corner you decided to change 

your ways and act accordingly. That is, 

you tried very hard to be a good kid so 

you won’t get punished. As adults this 

can still work, although you don’t always 

have someone to punish you. It would 

therefore be wise to look out for the times 

when you’re not behaving accordingly 

and give yourself a time out. Think about 

what you have done or what you’re doing 

and how best you can act differently. This 

should spur you on and with time you 

will be able to adjust your attitude in a 

heartbeat. 

be tolerant to others 

Not everyone can pinpoint what makes 

them feed off negative attitude towards 

others. Of course negativity may 

stem from how different 

someone is from you, 

whether it’s their 

style of clothing, 

beliefs or 

even race. 

It should 

however, 

be noted 

t h a t 

despite 

differences, 

you don’t 

have to agree 

with everything 

but you can be 

tolerant of an 

individual. The more 

tolerant you are the easier it is for you 

to keep your cool around them whether 

you like the person/group of people or not. 

re-evaluate your friendships 

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Birds 

of a feather flock together”? The reason 

why this phrase is important in this 

situation is because sometimes we become 

the company we keep. If you’re close 

friends have bad attitudes and negative 

energy, chances are those things will 

catch onto you. This is why it’s important 

to re-evaluate your friendships. Talk to 

your friends about the negative vibes 

you carry and how it affects you and the 

people around you. If your friends are not 

willing to change then perhaps it’s time 

to move on because ultimately you might 

be missing out on better opportunities 

and friendships because of it. 

be a blessing not a curse 

It’s far much better to be remembered 

for the good you have done than the 

bad. When you make the decision to act 

differently you’re choosing to bless others 

by treating them with the respect they 

deserve. When you do good, you feel good 

and you are pushed to see that having 

an attitude problem is not the answer to 

dealing with everyday 

life. 

7 ways to adjust 

your attitude 

respect 

boundaries 

Humble yourself before others and 

the rest will follow. Through humbling 

yourself you’re showing others that you 

respect them and take into consideration 

that there is no crossing of lines. It’s 

through this act that your attitude will 

speak for itself and not be thrust in 

people’s faces. TP 



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Soaring high above in the blue sky, 

a dove looks emancipated and 

liberated from all the troubles 

facing those under the sun. To 

imagine that a bird does not have to 

grow crops or dream of a better life in 

the future where affluence can be part of 

their lives, but the most vital part in the 

life of a bird is that it still lives despite all 

the trials and tribulations it faces. 

Birds dream big enough to sire 

offspring even if they do not have a salary 

at the end of each month, their main aim 

is the dream that all will be well. 

John as we all know him was a 

well groomed man who came from 

Nyatate village in Nyanga; he was of the 

SaManyika dialect, a dialect commonly 

spoken in the Manicaland Province, many 

if not all the people in the hood call him 

“Wasu”. 

Prior to coming and living in our 

neighbourhood, Wasu was employed 

Willovale Mazda Motor Industries as 

a mechanic assistant. Everything was 

smooth sailing as he alluded to in one of 

our candid conversation, one day during 

the summer as we were seated under 

the blooming Avocado tree. This was a 

place where all the unemployed-marovha 

would wine and dine, wishing they had 

the chance to go to work so they could be 

as successful as their role models. 

“Life is very unfair,” said Wasu. 

To say the least Wasu was very gifted 

in storytelling and time and again he 

would be surrounded by the young and 

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make you fl 

old listening to his well thought-out jokes 

and situations he would think out of thin 

air. 

I remember one day him describing a 

situation based on the notion of, what I 

would do if I was caught up in a tricky 

situation where I would have bumped 

into my biological mother and my motherin-law 

at the bus stop, when it would be 

raining and then there is only space for 

one in the car, “Who would you give a 

lift?” he asked. 

His wit and dreams would make him 

fly even without wings. 

It was very hard to imagine why a 

dreamer like him would clock over ten 

years without having built a foundation 

for the castle he had built in the skies. 

Surely these are the times of our time 

and everyone can see that he is quite an 

intelligent character. Wasu thinks only 

his dreams are meant to be a success and 

nothing else can stop him. 

“After 2 hours I will be in Bulawayo, 

hope my new Toyota V8 will not have a 

mechanical fault,” said Wasu, sleeping 

under the Avocado tree, our usual 

rendezvous. 

One could actually notice that Wasu 

never ceases to dream big, even if he had 

nothing to show for the many years spent 

working at Willovale Motor. 

He would go and take a nap under the 

tree after lunch, but one thing that made 

all and sundry surprised was that, he was 

not married despite his advanced age and 

he was not even dreaming of having a 

woman in his life. 

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hope by Bob Nyabinde, where one dreams 

of driving a Mercedes Benz while in 

actual fact he will be lying on top of sacks 

on a donkey pulled scotch cart. 

“You cannot stop a great man, but you 

can slower his progress,” he said one day. 

The man was set on a mission to 

change the course of his life, but nobody 

could give him the chance, as everything 

he would do seemed to wither on the vine. 

He lost his job, his still not married and 

moreover he is struggling to make ends 

meet in a harsh environment that does 

not care less for the down trodden. 

Things were really low for John and 

age was now catching up with him, living 

in a one roomed cardboard box house. 

His dreams were never shattered; he was 

certain that one day he would break out 

of the crevices of poverty and be a notable 

figure in the community. 

“Life is a journey he would say; today 

you can be a rag and tomorrow come out 

a cornerstone of an important building,” 

explained Wasu in a sober toned voice. 

The confidence he had on this day 

seemed to have overtaken all he had. 

He was acting like he had just opened 

a new chapter in his life and everything 

was flowing again. 

He took a visit to his rural area, one 

month, two months he never came back 

and people were beginning to miss him. 

I missed the days we used to share under 

the tree and all those hilarious tales he 

used to tell. 

A plan was hatched to raise and send 

money to Wasu so he could come back; 

the thought was that he was failing to 

come back due to financial woes. 

The money was sent the following day. 

During the afternoon of that same day, 

a Range Rover come parking under the 

tree and nobody noticed who it was, but 

people, including me were so curious to 

know who was driving such an expensive 

car in the ghetto. 

The driver’s door was opened and out 

came a slim tall man in denims and a 

golf t-shirt, his fragrance was expensive 

and the sight of where he was embarking 

made me look with eager eyes, carefully 

trying to depict who it was. 

“Wasu!” I called at top of my voice and 

all the attention was shifted to the man 

walking coming towards us. 

Everyone stood on their feet trying 

to beat each other to embrace the man 

who was looking in contradiction to his 

former self. 

Questions were asked and nobody was 

giving him a chance to answer until he 

took a vacant seat and said, “Dreams can 

make you fly without wings.” 

Wasu had gone to Nyanga and then 

Chiadzwa were the Gods smiled upon 

him, he found diamonds and sold them on 

the black market to some Lebanon barons 

and he also got himself a woman from his 

homeland to marry and start a family. 

“Keep on building castles in the air as 

long as you will put a foundation under 

them,” said Wasu as he ordered Wonder 

to go and buy opaque beer. TP 

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Chiedza Mebe 

William Shakespeare put it 

like this when he spoke 

on friendship, “But if 

the while I think on 

thee, dear friend, All losses are restored 

and sorrows end.” This alone tells us 

that friendships are more than what 

meets the eye and the powerful effect 

they have on those who are fortunate 

to find true friendship is unimaginable. 

The Parade looked at some of the factors 

that make friendship important and is 

therefore a must for every person. 

Health benefits 

The health benefits that stem from 

friendship are of great importance. 

People who have good friendships 

according to experts are happier, less 

stressed and if you have friends who 

have good habits and have healthy 

lifestyles chances are these will be 

passed onto you. Thus having a positive 

impact on your health 

Mental health boost 

The state of mind of an individual 

who is surrounded by good and healthy 

friendships is better than that of 

someone whose friendships take more 

than they give. 

Self esteem boost 

Friendships have a great way of 

boosting one’s self esteem. Good 

friendships will build your self esteem as 

your friends are more likely to make you 

feel worthy and deserving of love. Due 

to the care they take of you and your 

friendship, you will feel 

important especially 

when in times of need 

they cheer you on 

and encourage you 

to follow your dreams 

or do what you feel is 

impossible. Ralph Waldo 

Emerson said, “The glory 

of friendship is not the outstretched 

hand, nor the kindly smile nor the joy 

of companionship; it is the spiritual 

inspiration that comes to one when he 

discovers that someone else believes in 

him and is willing to trust him.” This 

quote alone clearly shows that your self 

esteem will be boosted because good 

friends may even believe in you more 

than you do. 

Sense of being 

The confidence that shows you are 

worth belonging comes from friendships. 

No man is an island and one needs 

friends to feel like they belong and are 

a part of society. Friendships are an 

individual’s comfort zone and because 

one has friendship they can be assured 

that they belong somewhere and are a 

part of a family. 

Comfort 

A quote by Pam Brown says, “In 

loneliness, in sickness, in confusion-the 

mere knowledge of friendship makes 

it possible to endure, even if the friend 

is powerless to help. It is enough that 

they exist. Friendship is not diminished 

by distance or time, by imprisonment 

or war, by suffering or silence. It 

is in these things that it roots most 

deeply. It is from these things that it 

flowers.” Sometimes it’s not about what 

your friends will do when you need 

comforting. Their presence alone means 

so much. It’s comforting to know that 

a friend is there for you especially in 

your darkest hour. It’s best therefore to 

appreciate friendship even if it’s just 

for this reason alone. 

Life lessons 

Personal growth stems 

from the lessons we 

not only learn 

in 

our life’s journey but in the journey 

our own friends take. The different 

experiences we hear or see our friends in 

will teach us valuable life lessons. Some 

of the experiences they have may even 

teach us to make different choices from 

theirs, as you learn perhaps the mistakes 

they made. At times their success and 

way of doing things will spur you on to 

the same. Whether good or bad there 

is always something to learn about life 

from friendships. 

Happiness boost 

Author A.A. Miline wrote, “And Pooh 

said to Piglet “Life is so much friendlier 

with two.” This cements the fact that 

with friendship comes happiness. Since 

everyone is in pursuit of happiness they 

should seek friendship as it is through 

friendship that one finds happiness. 

Grows your friendship circle 

A bonus of friendship is that it opens 

you up to different avenues, in terms of 

the people you meet. Your friends are not 

confined to just being friends with you, 

they know other people and it is through 

them you will meet people who might 

even become your friends as well. This 

goes both ways. 

Builds trust 

The intricacies of friendship have the 

ability to at some point make you feel 

like you have to let your guard down, 

and because friendship comes with 

openness, trust will also follow suit. It 

is through friendship that we learn to 

trust others. The longer the 

friendships last and the 

more like family you 

become with your 

friends, the more 

trust is built. TP 

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There is a major cultural shift 

in our society. It is the rise of 

women taking positions of 

power, both in the workplace 

and in society. 

Gone are the days when women played 

second fiddle to men in the working field. 

There is an increase of women who are 

out-earning their male counterparts. 

Although, it is a positive change, it has 

also become a cause of friction in many 

relationships, as many men feel that 

the moment a woman out-earns them 

she becomes big headed and no longer 

submits to them. 

Traditionally and from a religious point 

of view, the woman submits to the man, 

in doing so, the woman acknowledges 

that the man is the head of 

the household. 

However, 

feminists 

point out that 

agents 

of 

socialization 

such 

as 

the 

family, 

church, school, 

media 

and 

social groups are 

to blame for the 

creation 

of 

gender 

roles 

which 

separates duties expected of a man and 

those expected of a woman. 

Many marriages have been affected 

by the rise of their spouse, which has 

contributed to quite a number of divorce 

cases these days. 

There have been cases of wives 

who have become disrespectful and 

uncontrollable because they earn a higher 

income than their husbands. 

*Mary Moyo remembers how her 

marriage was wrecked when she got 

promoted at work. 

“I remember how I lost my way after 

being promoted at work. I was no longer 

the wife my husband married. I would 

boast how much my paycheck was 

keeping the family afloat, I no longer 

cared about house chores, I felt like I 

should have certain privileges,” she 

narrates. 

“Before I got a better paying 

job, everything was fine but 

after I got promoted at work 

everything changed and then 

all of a sudden we started 

having arguments. My ex 

felt threatened, even if I had 

suggested something which 

benefited us all. My husband 

did not give me financial 

freedom, he wanted every 

penny that I got at work so 

I decided to end the union,” 

said Ruvarashe who is now a 

divorcee. 

So such a set up 

implores the 

question 

o 

f 

whether it means 

that the moment 

a woman outearns 

her 

husband 

is the 

relationship 

meant to be over. 

*Runyararo Masiziba, a 

general manager at a local 

company begs to differ. She 

says despite earning higher than 

her husband she still goes home and plays 

her role. So far her relationship has been 

smooth sailing. 

“I have a good job, better than my 

husband but I know my place at home, 

it has never been an issue with him 

that I out-earn him. We combine our 

earnings for the betterment of the family. 

Married couples should work together to 

draw out each other’s strength and this 

would benefit the family as a whole,” she 

explained. 

Bernard Masilo a church elder in 

Harare said that the problem is not about 

women earning more than their husbands 

but goes down to her knowing her place 

in a family setup. 

“It is a blessing for the family to have 

working spouses. Money should not be a 

problem which would stop a woman to 

submit to her husband as the bible states 

that,” he said. 

But what do men think about women 

who earn more than them; does it have 

an impact on their relationship? 

“The first time my wife earned more 

than me it was a little bit hard to handle, 

and it was something that created some 

tension. Basically we talked about it, and 

she still agreed that I was the ‘man’ and 

that we would support each other and 

that was it,” said Fedlis Manenji. 

For most men being financially 




artners 

emasculated 

is a cause for 

concern and 

leaves their ego 

bruised. Being the 

breadwinner is still a 

key requisite for men in our 

African patriarchal society. 

“Men get more than money and power 

from work: they also get a sense of pride 

and if a man gets a smaller paycheck than 

his partner he feels uncomfortable, as 

he wants to be in control and dictating 

things ,” said a 44 year old man who 

identified himself as Takura. 

Marriage counsellors also highlighted 

the other cause of friction in relationships 

is the notion that money equals power in 

a marriage. 

“While some men have no trouble 

with their wives earning more, others 

resent what they see as a loss of power. 

Especially, when the woman starts 

uttering words like these ‘Well I earn 

more so I can do as I want with my 

money...’ then it surely goes to cause 

some problems,” said Simbai Mugwanda 

a counsellor. 

She pointed out that making more 

money is not the cause of problems; the 

income difference simply blows up issues 

that are already there. 

“If the man is insecure or has issues 

with power and using money to express it, 

then there is a bigger underlying problem 

in the relationship that the money brings 

out,” she added. 

Like the old saying “love conquers all” 

money should not be the ‘tie break’ of a 

relationship. TP 

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Nigerian men rush into sex befor 

Parade Writer In the book of Genesis sex was created man has not much time for those sweet 

With the opening of so for a man and woman to give each other touching of a woman’s body or genital 

many market stalls pleasure, when God created Eve for Adam before sex, they see it as a waste of time. 

around Harare’s Central who was lonely in the Garden of Eden. “If men tend to rush through foreplay, 

Business District (CBD), According to pastor Akingbade, the if at all they want to do it, they do it 

including places like the Gulf Complex Nigerian men are not patient enough all mildly and hurriedly. This is because they 

near Market Square rank, Nigerian they want is to have intercourse with the are ever ready the moment they have an 

nationals own most of the shops that 

trade in clothes, electronic equipment 

and kitchen utensils. 

The Nigerians have become employers 

of many locals who are mainly sales 

representatives or merchandisers at these 

shops. 

woman even before she is not ready to do 

so. 

“The Nigerian man is always in a rush 

when it comes to sex. They rush into it 

and quickly rush out once they “come”. 

“Every driver that wants an accidentfree 

trip must drive safely, know his road 

erection. 

“Delaying intercourse when they have 

an erection and a willing woman nearby? 

That sounds idiotic to them because they 

see it as a waste of their precious time.” 

Akingbade who also teaches sex, 

advises a man to ask his woman of 

Through business adventures it signs, have good driving skills and be a the positions she need when having 

has seen many Nigerians settling and good observer. 

intercourse and not to just stick to one 

marrying Zimbabwean women and “This is also true with sex because style as it creates boredom in bed. 

starting families here in Zimbabwe. 

It has come to the attention that 

Nigerian men are not the most romantic 

men in Africa as many of them rush into 

sex without foreplay and this has irked 

Sex Therapist, Pastor Funmi Akingbade of 

Nigeria to blast men from her homeland 

on the shoddy job they give women before 

they make love. 

“Nigerian men see foreplay and other 

activities before intercourse as a waste of 

time,” said pastor Akingbade speaking to 

City People magazine. 

marital sex is a journey and not to be 

done in a rush. Those who want to 

succeed in marriage give their sex life a 

lot of attention and sex is what makes 

it different and wonderful,” said the Sex 

Therapist. 

If pastor Akingbade’s assertions are 

anything to go by then Zimbabwean 

women who are married to Nigerians are 

feeling the heat in the kitchen. 

Asked on why she thinks Nigerian men 

rush into sex, the pastor said, “Every 

woman loves foreplay but the African 

“Our men should allow the women to 

have sex the way they enjoy doing it too. 

It shouldn’t be just the Adam and Eve 

style where the man commands her to 

open and raise her legs and all of a sudden 

he rushes inside immediately. 

“This means she has just been legally 

raped. Ask a woman what she wants in 

bed or during sex, she will tell you she 

wants to be romanced, touched, kissed, 

she wants to be friendly,” said pastor 

Akingbade. 

Intimacy should be treated as a mutual 




e foreplay 

dialogue where a woman wants her man 

to start by talking even if the subject is 

useless, it gives the woman the courage to 

open up to her lover. 

“Before sex, a woman will want the 

man to start with talk even if the talk 

is not relevant but she just needs your 

attention. 

“She will want to be touched all over 

but not immediately at the main point 

of her body so that so it does not appear 

like you are only interested in getting inbetween 

her legs. 

“Give her the attention, get bonded 

and get connected first because she wants 

to feel you. So sex to a man is a show of 

love he derives during sex or after the 

sex while that of a woman is a show of 

emotion she gets before sex,” she said. 

However, Akingbade’s words were 

echoed by a Harare socialite who 

requested anonymity saying, “Nigerian 

men do not have time to caress and kiss, 

all they want is to just break the egg and 

fry it but the Nigerian and most West 

African men are blessed down there, they 

own big sizes which most women will die 

for.” TP 

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Columns 

Padare naMhofu 

is a platform through which 

Mhofu, discusses burning issues 

on love, sex and marital issues. 

Mhofu offers advice from a man’s 

perspective. To hear Mhofu’s point 

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How many round 

a woman satis 

I 

hope I find you in a good mood. 

hope I find you in a good mood. 

This month I would like to tackle 

an issue that prompted one guy 

from Epworth to ask the question, 

“How many rounds should a 

man give his woman 

so that she can 

be satisfied 

sexually?” 

Let me begin by saying it is of 

paramount importance for a man to 

know his woman very well before he 

thinks of having many rounds to pleasure 

her during sexual intercourse. This will 

allow everything else to follow. 

A woman is like a car, of which the 

driver must be fully aware of before 

embarking on a journey. The driver 

must know if the breaks are working 

well, check the lights, check if the gear 

box is performing well and if the oil is 

on correct levels to avoid getting into a 

situation where the car might knock. 

In the same way the man must know 

his woman’s pressure points and soft 

spots so that he can give her pleasurable 

sex that can make her full until the next 

time they do it again. 

If a man knows where to touch his 

woman during foreplay, it makes his 

job a lot easier during sex and the issue 

of how many rounds should a man give 

his woman might not count as long as 



s make 

fied? 

he can makes a woman reach orgasm 

with ease. 

Most women I have met complained 

about the men who rush into intimacy 

before they can make the woman want to 

have sex with them. 

This is a recipe for a calamity; chiefly 

because the woman will complain of 

wanting sex the whole night and you 

will be too tired to satisfy her insatiable 

desire, thus reaching to a point a where a 

woman requires loads of rounds so as to 

quench her thirst. 

A good person for the job will not aim 

to have as many rounds but will know 

where to touch, points to hit and how 

to twist and turn the woman so she can 

experience sweet orgasms even with 

only one or two 

rounds for the 

whole night. 

I was taken aback when a certain lady 

was telling me that she never experienced 

orgasm in her entire marriage life and 

that she desires to experience it at some 

point. 

Most men out there tend to swallow 

before chewing and once they reach their 

orgasm they completely forget to please 

their partner. In most scenarios they fall 

asleep, leaving the woman masturbating 

on her own so she can as well experience 

an orgasm. 

A woman needs attention before sex, 

so she can open up her body to a man 

during sex. With this attention she will 

not find it difficult to climax. 

Usually it takes time before a woman 

can climax, that is why there is need for 

good long foreplay as it will help when 

the sexual act begins; it will be like a hot 

knife cutting through butter. 

Another point to take note of is that 

a woman’s engine takes time to heat up 

hence she needs all the time in the world 

and for a man not to rush her. 

In the same vein, it can be noted that 

once a woman reaches orgasm she gains 

the strength and the will to go on until 

you knock her out unlike in men who 

tend to lose power once they ejaculate. 

Columns 

The trick here for men is to delay early 

ejaculations and make the woman more 

than satisfied during sex. 

“It varies with women; some are very 

satisfied with two rounds and others want 

more than that but as for me I am not 

sure because it depends with the mood,” 

said Anita Miriro (not her real name). 

Miriro went on to say, “A woman does 

not have a specific number of rounds that 

she needs so she can be satisfied but all 

she needs is to be hit in the right corners 

so she cannot be left hungry.” 

A round normally starts when a man 

gets his ‘tool’ into the woman and ends 

when he reaches orgasm. A good man 

must time it well so that a woman must 

experience an orgasm before he can put 

the final nail on the coffin. 

Failure to do so will result in the 

woman always complaining that she 

is not satisfied in love making, when 

the man is not doing his duties to the 

standard. 

Until we meet again next month, I say 

play it safe, condomise and stick to one 

faithful partner. TP 



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Columns 

MY LOVER IS 

HIV POSITIVE 

About 3 months ago I met a 

really handsome man, well 

educated and financially 

stable. He is the kind of man 

every woman would like to settle down 

with. 

We have had a lovely relationship so 

far and he treats me like a queen. Since 

we are both mature and ready to start a 

family, a conversation about children and 

life plans came up. As I was expressing 

my excitement to get married and start 

a family he told me he had to tell me 

something, he just needed some time. 

A few days later as we were coming 

from dinner, on our way home, he pulled 

over to the side of the road. Somehow he 

couldn’t wait any longer. He told me I was 

the best thing that has ever happened in 

his life but was scared to lose me because 

of the news he was about to tell me. He 

looked deeply into my eyes with boldness 

and fear at the same time and softly broke 

the news of his HIV status, as he told me 

he was positive. 

I was gripped with shock and still 

am. In that moment everything went 

blank. The only thing I could say was 

what happened. He went on to explain 

a previous relationship he had that got 

him into his current state of health. After 

that I just said ok and asked him to drive 

me home as I had a lot to digest about the 

issue. 

We were both silent and when I got 

to the gate I just told him I needed some 

time to think. Here I am a week later, 

asking VaChihera for some advice. 

S h o u l d I s t a y o r s h o u l d I l e a v e ? 

Anonymous, Bulawayo. 

VaChihera’s answer 

My dear, at the end of the day it bottles 

down to whether you love him enough or 

not. Love goes over and beyond. This is 

why even in marriages it’s about sticking 

together even in sickness. 

However, in this case you are not yet 

married to him, so you can choose to opt 

out now, if the situation is too much for 

you to handle. At the end of the day this 

man does make you happy, is it worth it 

to leave him because of his status? 

I am in no way a doctor myself but 

if you’re worried about your health, it 

has been proven that couples can live 

together and have a solid healthy 

relationship even if the other 

partner is HIV positive, it’s 

a matter of taking the 

right precautions. 

To know 

more about 

how to 

keep your health protected it is best to seek 

help from a medical professional. This 

will help you maintain your status, keep 

your lovers health in check and assist in 

the moving forward of your relationship. 

At the end of the day, if you do decide 

to leave it’s up to you. Do what makes you 

feel comfortable. TP 

VaChihera is a platform through which Chihera gives advice for 

specific situations in our lives. We highlight and discuss burning issues 

on love, sex and marital issues, from a woman’s perspective. To hear 

Chihera’s point of view and advice on your problems & comments, write 

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He is left with egg on his face ... 

Tafadzwa Dombodzvuku 

Magistrate Audrey Tagarisa 

dismissed the application 

of Tafadzwa Moyo of 

Epworth, where he was 

seeking a protection order against his 

wife Chipo Nota for allegedly beating him 

up together with his siblings. 

“The applicant has failed to 

substantiate his claims before the court 

therefore his allegations are dismissed by 

the court. 

“Allegations by the applicant have been 

tailored to achieve a certain goal. What 

you wrote on your affidavit has been 

thrown away,” said magistrate Tagarisa 

in dismissing the applicant’s order. 

The respondent Nota explained before 

the court that in actual fact it was her 

who was going through excruciating pain 

at the hands 

of 

her 

former husband, whom she has since left. 

“I disagree with everything he has said. 

He is the one working in cahoots with his 

brother; he harasses me whenever he 

comes from his other five wives. 

“He perpetrates violence on me and 

there was no peace inside our house, 

before I decided to move away from the 

house and it is now three weeks since I 

have left the home,” said Nota. 

The respondent has reported the case 

of violence against her at the Epworth 

Police station and the matter is in the 

hands of the responsible authorities. 

“There is a pending case at the Epworth 

Police station, where I have reported him 

for the physical abuse that he perpetrates 

on me,” said Nota 

The applicant was left with egg on his 

face when he failed to substantiate his 

case before the court, leading magistrate 

Tagarisa to dismiss his application. 

Moyo failed to explain before the court 

how he is being assaulted by Nota, citing 

that she is in the 

habit of hurling 

insults 

when 

he comes from 

seeing his 

other kids 

from other 

wives. 

“ S h e 

w o u l d 

s t a r t 

violence 

whenever I 

came home 

from 

seeing 

my 

other 

kids, she does 

not allow me 

to visit my 

children. 

“She would go 

to the extremes of 

destroying property, 

my clothes and she 

burned my other 

wife’s house in anger,” 

said Moyo. 

During the proceedings Moyo bonded 

with his child who was on her mother’s 

back, clutching his feet and giving 

facial expressions to the child who was 

excited by his father’s expressions but 

not knowing what was happening in the 

gallery. 

At the end of the court session, Moyo 

was left with egg on his face as all her 

efforts to try and purge Nota went in 

vain. 

However, Nota claimed maintenance 

of the child before the court and was 

advised to seek assistance from the Legal 

Aid and proceed with her case to the 

court. 

The Parade tracked down Nota after 

the court proceedings the following 

day and found her going about with 

her vending business at Market Square 

Terminus. The facial expression on her 

face tells a story of a woman suffering in 

silence and it mirrors the case of many 

women who are facing the same wraths 

of failed relationships, silently in 

their matrimonial homes. TP 

Shocking prot 



‘We never had sex in 2012’ 

Court Reporter 

The gallery was left in stitches 

when Beauty Muranga, under 

a cloud of heavy emotions told 

the magistrate, Audrey Tagarisa 

that she had been left a sad woman when 

her husband Cosmas Tenenga, denied her 

conjugal rights for the whole of 2012. 

“I spent the whole of 2012 without 

having sex, even on a single day because 

my husband was not in a position to 

indulge into the act with me,” said 

Muranga, who had brought her husband 

to the Civil Court, seeking a protection 

order against the man whom she labelled 

as “abusive”. 

The applicant went on to tell the court 

that the respondent’s private part was 

not getting erect because he was under 

lock from his prostitutes. 

“His manhood was not getting erect 

in the year 2012 because he was under 

the spell of his prostitutes and he even 

admitted it in front of my sister saying, 

hapana iripo kuchovha bhasikoro 

(nothing is happening, that is what 

is there),” said Muranga. 

Muranga went on to tell the 

court that she has been a victim of 

rape perpetrated by her husband 

as from the year 2013. 

Tenenga would watch television 

into the wee hours and then would 

just go into the bedroom and 

get on top of his wife, 

ection orders 

before forcing himself on top of the 

woman. 

“He started raping me in 2013 when 

we had non-consensual sex as he would 

watch television until late and then he 

would come and force himself on me. 

“When I tried to ask why he was doing 

that, considering I am also his wife, he 

would say I do not talk in the evening but 

if it is about hurling insults to me in the 

night he does not mind and I will be even 

ashamed to go outside the following day,” 

she said. 

Muranga is a self employed hairdresser 

and she was forced to operate from home, 

leaving her space in town because her 

husband was abusing the children in her 

absence. 

But the change of trading areas of 

work has not changed anything as the 

respondent now calls his wife a prostitute. 

“I am a hairdresser and used to work 

in town but was forced to change places 

because Cosmas abused the kids when 

left in his care. 

“I am now operating nearby our 

home but it did not change anything 

because he now calls me a prostitute 

and says I am sleeping around with 

boyfriends and he says that in the 

presence of people and the children. 

It has taken my humanity,” explained 

the applicant. 

The applicant 

went on to 

explain 

that since 

they 

started 

living 

together in 2000, 

he only bought 

clothes twice for 

their eldest child and he 

does not bother buying school 

uniforms or books and acts 

violently when confronted. 

“He only bought clothes 

twice for our eldest child but 

never bought school uniforms 

or books for the children and 

when confronted he starts acting 

violent, throwing my clothes away, 


breaking my items and chasing me away 

from the house,” mused Muranga. 

However, the respondent denied the 

allegations being levelled against him by 

his estranged wife saying he is against all 

she has said. 

“I’m against what she is saying. I have 

never perpetrated violence on her and the 

children, as alleged in her affidavits, but 

it is the children of their mother because 

she does not take good care of them,” said 

Tenenga. 

The protection order was granted in 

favour of the applicant. 

“The applicant has managed to 

substantiate her claims and the defendant 

admits to abuse the applicant,” said 

magistrate Tagarisa, when passing the 

verdict.TP 


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“I am Samson” 

He can sink his teeth on heavy that when he returned to Zimbabwe he purpose and meaning he was trying to 

chains and pull a fully loaded performed his antics at the country’s communicate to the people through me. 

bus, can lift an over 90 kg oldest suburb of Mbare and people “I had an instance where my first wife 

man by a simple bite of the denounced him. 

dropped three of her teeth while we were 

belt and he is also a musician, but who 

really is this man performing weird 

antics? 

Ronald Muchuchu a member of the 

Johanne Masowe sect said he carved out 

his niche in church before he went to live 

in South Africa where he performed at 

different venues during the 2010 World 

Cup. 

“I started way back and we used to 

mend tins and pots within our church so 

we could lift our tools using teeth for fun. 

“Then at 16 when I relocated to South 

Africa the power manifested in me. I am 

well known in South Africa than here in 

Zimbabwe,” he said. 

The former Seke 2 High student said 

“People said you are not the first one 

to do this, alleging that they have been 

several others who used magic but I don’t 

do that. 

“Can you imagine my brother people 

think I’m dumb to such an extent of 

seeking for weight lifting juju instead of 

getting that which would make me rich,” 

he queried. 

Also known in entertainment circles 

as Labakane (meaning crocodile), the 32 

year-old explained how he himself was 

also shocked by the power he possesses 

after his wife lost her teeth while making 

love to her. 

“I was even surprised by my own 

might but later realized that God had a 

kissing and her family thought I had 

assaulted her but I swear I never hit her,” 

he said. 

In the bible, the book of Judges 

narrates how one day Samson went to 

Gaza, where he saw a prostitute and went 

in to spend the night with her. 

“The people of Gaza were told, ‘Samson 

is here!’ So they surrounded the place 

and lay in wait for him all night at the 

city gate. They made no move during the 

night, saying, ‘At dawn we’ll kill him. 

“But Samson lay there only until the 

middle of the night. Then he got up and 

took hold of the doors of the city gate, 

together with the two posts, and tore 

them loose, bar and all. He lifted them to 



his shoulders and carried them to the top 

of the hill that faces Hebron,” 

The bald-headed Labakane said just 

like the biblical Samson who had power 

in his dreadlocks, his powers also comes 

from God albeit in his teeth and said it is 

just a matter of time before a 

prophet is accepted in his 

own country. 

“I have heard that 

when people die 

they are born in 

other countries so 

people are yet to 

believe that the 

Samson has been 

born in Chitungwiza 

and his power is no 

longer in the locks but in 

his teeth instead,” said the 

Chitungwiza-based man. 

He challenged anyone who dares his 

mighty power to a contest saying when 

defeated he would quit his trade. 

“I once had an encounter with Prophet 

Makandiwa at Chitungwiza Aquatic 

complex who couldn’t believe me and he 

witnessed me pulling a vehicle,” he said. 

The father of two said although his 

family supports his career, he has won as 

many souls as critics from his relatives 

as well as church mates who think he is 

superior and becoming more popular. 

“My relatives thought I used juju but 

that is not the case and God is my witness. 

People at my church seem to be jealous of 

me as they don’t approve the power that 

I possess and think I am being a rival,” 

he added. 

He said he would cherish a chance 

to contest at the official weight lifting 

competition at the Olympics were he 

vowed to bring the gold medal. 

“I want to contest against those guys I 

watch on TV pulling cars using ropes tied 

on their waist and I want the same guys 

to board the same cars they pull so I can 

pull them altogether. 

“My wish is to be placed among the 

greats in the book of records. I have 

tried to contest in South Africa, Namibia, 

Botswana and some other countries but I 

haven’t found anyone to compete against 

me,” he reasoned. 

He is currently gunning for top honors 

at the ongoing Zim-Talent Hunt contest 

were he made it to the third stage. 

He is also contemplating pulling an 

aeroplane at the Harare International 

Airport and edged all doubting Thomas’ 

to come and witness the “new Samson’’ 

doing what he knows best. 

Meanwhile, Labakane has also spread 

his wings by venturing into the music 

industry so as to complement his weightlifting 

prowess. 

“I started singing after I realized that 

people loved my super acts and I wanted 

to explain to them that I am an apostle 

and I can pull a bus using teeth by the 

mighty power of God. 

“I have three singles recorded at Chill 

Spot Records namely Chii Chakubhowa, 

Nditori Zimupostori and Mangoma to 

amhanya mapostori and they all proclaim 

what I do as a gift from God. I am not 

going to back down on my music career 

as I am proclaiming that I am really the 

mighty apostle,” he said. TP 


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Business, Careers & Technology 




Office 

Manners 

Chiedza Mebe 

Let’s face it offices can sometimes 

leave you with blood pressure 

that’s gotten out of control, 

a fierce temper and a lot of 

unhealthy feelings because not everyone 

behaves in the manner that they should. 

Some behave like children, others have 

annoying habits that frustrate everyone 

and some just do not know how to talk to 

people or respect their space. Here are a 

few tips on what constitutes good office 

manners. Get your pens and notepads out, 

you might want to take notes. 

basic manners 

It’s good to remember when you are 

working with others to be polite. Always 

say excuse me, please, I am sorry and 

thank you. Few people remember that 

being polite goes a long way in gaining 

respect in the office and also creating a 

conducive environment for everyone to 

work well in. 

don’t quit your job with 

profanities 

This is not a good look and definitely 

won’t get you a great recommendation 

letter. You might be fed up with work and 

be at the verge of boiling point but try to 

stay calm and leave in the right way. If 

things get too much for you just hand in 

a professional resignation letter, which is 

more than enough. 

hold your tongue 

If you’re used to swearing, choose 

to kick that habit as soon as possible. 

Use clean language in the office all the 

time, even if you’re developed a close 

relationship with colleagues. Keeping 

your language at a PG level will definitely 

work in your favour as it shows you have 

self-control, you’re mature and it is also a 

great way to show that you respect those 

in your office space. 

plug in your earphones 

Yes, it’s true some people work better 

when their listening to music, but this 

doesn’t apply to everyone. Respect your 

colleagues if you’re a music lover by 

plugging in your earphones to listen to 

your music. This will definitely help keep 

distractions to a minimum. 

take it easy loudmouth 

It’s not always professional to 

discuss your personal business with 

everyone at the office. Not only may it 

be uncomfortable for others it can really 

make it difficult for others to respect 

you especially if the conversation about 

your personal life isn’t positive. It is also 

unnecessary to share everything you see 

and hear with your colleagues as it can be 

distracting especially if they are trying to 

get work done. Limit conversations to tea 

breaks, lunch and after hours. 

Look out for our next edition, where 

we will look at more office manners to 

adopt. TP 




How to 

Offic 

Chiedza Mebe 

Not all offices are all smiles 

and employees are not just 

throwing happy pixie dust 

at each other. Sometimes 

going to work can be a drag and you can 

think of a thousand reasons why to call 

in sick on most days, but no matter what 

you do you can’t run away from the office 

bully. Sometimes the bully can even be 

your direct boss and this can make it 

even worse especially 

if all you want to do 

is a good job. Here are 

a couple of ways to 

deal with your office 

bully. 

act professional at all times 

When one feels attacked it can 

be difficult to stay calm and keep it 

professional. After all your bully has 

crossed the line and has gone too far, 

yet again. It’s never wise to stoop to 

the level of your bully, especially if they 

intend to see a reaction from you. At all 

times remember the time and place and 

keep it professional. This might deter 

your bully from continuing with their 

behaviour especially if they take you 

being professional as something they can 

respect. 

it’s not about you 

When it comes to office 

politics its best to keep 

in mind that it’s not 

about you, at times the hunger to make 

it or the insecurities people have about 

their own positions make them mean cold 

people. Instead of taking it personal, relax 

and carry on with what you do best. Let 

the bully carry on the way they are and 

choose rather to be empathetic towards 

them. 

be open 

Sometimes, not standing up for 

yourself or ignoring your bully isn’t the 

best option. In this case you can stand 

up for yourself and be open to 

them about their actions. 

At times bullies 

don’t even know 

they have 



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e Bully 

overstepped the line. Be open and talk 

to them in a professional manner with 

a strong stance. Bullies often prey on 

individuals they know are weak and 

won’t stick up for themselves. Standing 

up for yourself might startle them and let 

them know you’re not one to mess with. 

give off positive energy 

No matter what anyone tells you 

positive energy is addictive. It may not 

just fall into your lap like that but it’s 

not impossible. Instead of fighting fire 

with fire, sow what you intend to get 

back. Instead of shouting back and forth 

with your bully, talk back nicely like the 

mature adult you are and watch your 

bully falter. Your bully will feel bad for 

constantly giving you a negative energy 

when all you do is give the opposite. 

Choose peace all the time and watch your 

bully adjust themselves to your level, 

after all they will feel silly for fighting a 

battle on their own. (Well, hopefully). 

listen 

Sometimes how something is 

said or how it is done can lead to 

misunderstandings. People don’t all 

interpret things the same way. The way 

the office bully directs or says something 

to you can quickly put you off, in these 

instances you shut off and they continue 

to be on your case because they feel you’re 

not hearing what they say. Listen to what 

they have to say and filter the good from 

the bad. Take note of the important things 

and discard the rest. This might help your 

day become a breeze as the bully will have 

felt heard and you will still be able to get 

things done as you would have taken note 

of important things that are required for 

the business. 

manage your bully 

Don’t let your bully manage you; 

manage your bully by knowing what 

makes them tick. If you can identify what 

influences your bully to behave in the 

way they do you might be able to get them 

off your back. Whether its stress, lack 

of praise or other things, pay attention 

to the trigger factors that lead to their 

negative energy. This will help you to find 

ways to avoid them at the times that they 

are at their worst. Also paying attention 

to what they like can help you to do those 

things to get a positive reaction from 

them. Knowing the trigger tactics and 

what makes them tick are therefore the 

key to managing them without them even 

realizing. TP 

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Fiscal policy: 

Tax burden i 

Terence Zimwara Chinamasa also went after second Industries (WMMI). 

The recent mid-term fiscal policy 

announcement by government 

is aimed at increasing revenues 

to the treasury while also 

limiting the levels of imports. 

Finance minister, Patrick Chinamasa 

who has previously complained about 

the level of imports, told parliament the 

policy changes were aimed at protecting 

local industry which has been reeling 

under the weight of cheap imports. 

However, there is a feeling the policy 

changes had more to do with raising 

revenues than with trying to revive 

foundering local manufacturers. 

Since dollarization about five years 

ago, the government has rarely increased 

excise duties on fuel yet this time 

government marginally increased duty 

on fuel. 

Fuel price increases for a landlocked 

country and a net fuel importer like 

Zimbabwe have the effect of increasing 

prices across the board. Yet, the economy 

is suffering from declining aggregate 

demand and anything that results in 

price increases will only compound the 

situation. 

Chinamasa also went after second 

hand imported vehicles in his fiscal policy 

statement. The minister argued that a lot 

of foreign currency was being lost when 

Zimbabweans import used cars from 

abroad when there are locally assembled 

brand new cars. 

Consequently, the duties on such 

vehicles were raised, this despite the 

complaints against the so called assembled 

cars. New cars are beyond the reach of 

many would be car buyers and there are 

accusations that local assemblers are now 

importing finished vehicles for resale. 

Most second hand vehicles from Japan 

are acquired for $5000 or below after 

paying for the charges including duties 

while those from the so called local 

assemblers sell for $10000 or more in 

most cases. 

Speaking at a recent Buy Zimbabwe 

workshop which was also attended by the 

minister, an official with a local a car dealer 

Croco Motors, made startling revelations 

concerning the state owned car 

assembler, 

Willowvale 

Madza 

M o t o r 

Industries (WMMI). 

The official claimed that WMMI is no 

longer assembling cars but has instead 

resorted to importing complete vehicles 

for resale locally. Croco Motors inferred 

that WMMI should not be getting 

preferential treatment or protection 

because it had become a car dealer. 

This query was made following 

reports that the State Procurement Board 

had directed all government departments 

to purchase vehicles from WMMI, 

presumably because it was a vehicle 

assembler. Supporting it through this 

directive, government hoped to maintain 

jobs at the company yet WMMI had long 

stopped assembling cars and jobs were 

lost a long time ago. 

In spite of all this, Chinamasa still 

went ahead and imposed tougher duties 

for vehicle importers to ostensibly protect 

local assemblers. For Zimbabweans 

desperate to buy a car, there is no option, 

they will have to fork out more but they 

nonetheless still pay 

less than what they 

would for a locally 

assembled one. 

Increasing 

a 

tax burden on a 

poor community 

will not always 

get the desired 

results 

for 

government. High 

duties only 

serve 

t 

o 



ncreases 

encourage an even bigger problem, that 

of smuggling. It may not be feasible 

to smuggle a motor vehicle but it is 

quite possible with other products that 

were targeted by the latest fiscal policy 

statement. 

Zimbabwe has porous border entry 

points which is explained by the number 

of banned imports like the second hand 

clothing bales or spirits that are flooded 

on the local market. 

High import duties imposed on a 

number of consumables will only succeed 

in discouraging imports by formal 

operators. Smuggling rings will simply 

take over and only this time there will be 

no revenue for government at all. 

Corruption at border entry points 

will ensure defeat of the latest policy 

announcement. Government has been 

unable to control the flow of merchandise 

in and out the country; the latest duty 

hikes will give further incentives to 

smugglers. 

The argument that the policy measures 

seek to protect local industry becomes 

moot because government cannot 

protect industry from smuggled goods. 

Protectionism rarely works especially 

when the government is incapacitated 

like the one in Harare. 

In further desperation, government 

imposed duty of all mobile airtime 

purchased and again the consumer will 

come off worse as this cost will simply be 

passed onto them. The government seems 

to be targeting the companies that are 

doing well. 

As one commentator remarked, the 

same duty should have been charged on 

TelOne, the government owned fixed lines 

telecoms operator. The targeting of profit 

making entities only lends credence to 

the notion that government is desperate 

to get revenue from anything. 

Again this will only help in scaring 

away foreign direct investment because 

such policies show the government 

has little interest in creating the right 

environment for new businesses. TP 

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The country’s debt has 

been a subject of debate 

over the last few years 

with regular calls for an 

extensive audit of the overall debt which 

estimates place at nearly $9 billion. 

In fact, the government entered into 

an arrangement with the International 

Monetary Fund (IMF) on reforms which 

it hopes will demonstrate that Zimbabwe 

should be allowed back into the fund. 

Loan repayments 



Zimbabwe 

hopes to have 

its debts cancelled 

and it to be allowed 

to start afresh. 

The so called staff 

monitored program is 

an informal and flexible 

instrument for dialogue 

between the Fund staff and a 

member country on its economic 

policies. It is not accompanied by 

financial support. 

In spite of this progress, the debt 

overhang continues to inhibit government 

efforts to revive the economy. A huge 

debt ensures that government will devote 

a significant part of resources towards 

repaying debts and the interests accrued. 

This often creates a dilemma for 

government as it has to prioritize between 

repaying debts in order to regain access 

to further loans and paying its staff, the 

civil servants. The civil servants wages 

bill constitutes about 70 percent of 

government expenditure. 

In September 2005 former RBZ 

governor, Gideon Gono was heavily 

criticized after he opted to pay $135 

million to the IMF when the economy 

was on its knees. Many argued that the 

money could have been used to pay for 

more pressing needs then. 

In his recent monetary policy review 

statement, finance minister highlighted 

problems that continue to worsen the 

debt situation. Government has in the 

past provided loans guarantees on behalf 

of businesses or individuals. 

When the loanee defaults on 

repayment, government becomes liable 

and many believe this is what has caused 

the debt to become so huge. 

According to Minister Chinamasa’s 

statement, government was forced to 

repay loans for companies that defaulted 

because it had provided the guarantees. 

“The Budget has also had to contend 

with un-anticipated expenditures arising 

as a result of Government guarantees on 

both public and private companies for 

various lines of credit which have since 

been called up,” read the statement. 

“Regrettably, in this regard, during 

January–June, payments amounting 

to US$11.9 million have been made on 

account of loan repayment defaults by 

the following: Ziscosteel, US$3.9 million, 

Industrial Development Corporation, 

US$2.2 million and Farmers’ World, 

US$5.9 million.” 

The statement went further to say 

that assumptions of these commitments 

have also served to undermine budget 

implementation especially, over items 

that would have been provided for. 

Also government announced it was 

going to assume all Reserve Bank of 

Zimbabwe debt that was incurred mainly 

during the hyper-inflation era. 

The 2014 Budget Statement indicated 

that Government would take over the 

Reserve Bank debt 


which arose from the Bank’s quasi fiscal 

activities 

“Validation and reconciliation of 

the debt by the Zimbabwe Aid & Debt 

Management Office is on-going. The 

amount of validated Reserve Bank debt 

as at end July 2014 is US$200.4 million,” 

added the statement. 

At a recent public discourse on the 

RBZ debt assumption bill, legislators and 

ordinary people argued for a thorough 

audit of the debt which is estimated at 

$1.3 billion. 

ZIMCODD a Social and Economic 

Justice coalition established in February 

2000 called for a Debt Commission to help 

ascertaining what caused the RBZ debt to 

balloon. 

In a statement ZIMCODD said, “There is 

need to know beneficiaries and the extent 

to which many people have benefitted. In 

the Schedule attached to the Bill, a list 

of debts to be assumed by government 

has been given hence this information is 

not enough as it is void on who actually 

benefitted in terms of sectors.” 

Debt repayments are necessary for 

the country to regain credibility yet the 

continuing debt growth either from new 

loans or defaults by third parties clearly 

hampers economic revival. 

There is need for authorities to 

clampdown on unauthorized debts 

particularly with international lending 

institutions to avoid ballooning of overall 

debt. Also government guarantees must 

only be used for government projects 

not dubious organisations that lack 

experience in their respective fields. TM 

hampering growth - Govt 


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Econet 

strikes 

errant 

agents 

Business reporter 

Econet has started a process 

unilaterally deducting money 

from Ecocash agents it accuses 

of flouting its regulations when 

sending money. 

Starting on 28 August Econet issued 

messages to its agents across the country 

laying the charges for contravening its 

standing rules on all ‘Cash Ins’. 

However, by the end of the day Econet 

had already deducted varying amounts 

from commissions earned by agents 

sparking an outcry from members. 

Regulations stipulate that an agent 

can conduct‘cash in’ to a mobile phone 

of a person on site. According to Econet 

this allows the agent to capture essential 

data like the transaction code as well as 

to verify the identity of the person. 

One agent who refused to be identified 

admitted that he sometimes engaged in 

this practice but claimed Econet never 

warned agents that it would deduct 

money from their commission earnings. 

“The message only told us we owed 

amount of $45 for direct Cash Ins for the 

month of July. We do not know how they 

arrived at this amount,” said one agent. 

He expressed fears that Econet will do 

the same again in the coming month. 

For all clients who wish to deposit 

money into their accounts, the agent 

is supposed to deposit money into the 

Ecocash account of the mobile phone 

holder after verifying the ownership. 

The client then has to send the money 

to any registered person of their choice 

and this will result in the client being 

charged twice, for depositing money into 

their phone and for sending money to 

another Ecocash user. 

Ecocash agents occasionally contravene 

this rule on behalf of customers who wish 

to pay less by sending the money directly 

to the intended recipient. 

Ecocash has thousands of agents 

country wide and this step could result in 

the company getting a windfall running 

into hundreds of thousands of dollars. 

One official with Econet however, 

defended this move arguing that direct 

cash ins were prejudicing the company 

vital revenues for paying agents. 

“By sending money directly to a client, 

the agent is depriving Econet a source of 

revenue we use to pay for commissions 

earned on money sent,” said the official 

who did not wish to be named. 

Econet pays its agents for both cash 

outs or withdrawals and cash ins. 

However, when agents bypass the cashing 

in procedure by sending money directly 

to clients, it means Econet will be forced 

to pay for the cash ins to agents using its 

own resources. 

The official added that as result Econet 

was incurring losses and penalizing 

agents was the only way of stopping the 

problem which had become widespread. 

Meanwhile Econet’s mobile money 

platform Ecocash continues to threaten 

the very existence of banks. Ecocash has 

been excluded from the Zimswitch facility 

over allegations by banks that Econet 

was deliberately disadvantaging them on 

Econet’s money transfer platform. 

Consequently Econet has sought to 

circumvent banks by directly negotiating 

with MasterCard International. Ecocash 

clients can now make online purchases 

and point of sale payments anywhere 

in the world where the MasterCard is 

accepted. 

Competition in the financial services 

has been heating up as nontraditional 

players like Econet and Telecel try to tap 

into the significant part of the population 

which is excluded from the financial 

system. 

Consequently, many citizens especially 

those in the countryside can now access 

financial services from anywhere without 

having to travel long distances. TP 



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Islamic Stat 


The unraveling war in the Middle 

East and not between Israel 

and the Palestinians, this time 

has for the first time allowed 

old foes to work together in decades. 

The emergence of the so called Islamic 

State (IS) whose brutality matches that 

of Al Qaeda in its heyday. Beheading of 

westerners has become the order of the 

day following the killing of a Frenchman 

in Algeria. 

It was somewhat surprising that a 

Frenchman would be murdered in Algeria 

by a group that sympathizes with IS. 

IS has so far has been operating in Iraq 

and Syria, two countries that have been 

rocked by a political strife and a civil war 

respectively. 

IS says it wants to create a caliphate. A 

caliphate is an era of Islam’s ascendancy 

from the death of Mohammed until the 

13th century. IS was borne out of Syria 

following the civil war that broke during 

the so called Arab Spring. 

Some Muslims still maintain that 

the Muslim world must always have a 

caliph as head of the community; their 

goal is to reestablish the caliphate. IS 

is a culmination of this longing and the 

brutality it has shown towards this goal 

has shocked the rest of world but has 

nonetheless attracted many disillusioned 

Muslim youths. 

The leadership of the Muslim world, 

which has long been divided between 

Shiites and the Sunnis, is alarmed at the 

rapid popularity IS is enjoying prompting 

many leaders to seek partnership with 

old foes in efforts to stop the group. 

United States and Iran have not enjoyed 

diplomatic relations since 1979 following 

the Islamic revolution. However, Iran 

which borders Iraq fears the influence of 

IS will soon diminish its own influence 

in the Muslim world hence Iran has been 

working too hard to prop up the fragile 




e unites old foes 

government in Bagdad. 

IS which until the recent 

bombardment by the US and its allies 

had its headquarters in Raqqa, Syria yet 

the group had effective control of most 

territories in both Syria and Iraq. Iran 

fears IS may turn its attention towards it 

once it completely overruns Iraq. 

To achieve this, Iran which is ruled by 

Shiites is working behind closed doors 

with its enemy the United States by 

providing intelligence on the movements 

and the objectives of IS. While publicly 

both countries deny cooperating, Iran has 

been working with the Iraq government 

which has strong ties with the US to 

understand American intentions. 

The usual condemnation of American 

intervention by Iranian Muslim leaders 

has been muted, Iran wants Western 

countries to destroy IS for its long term 

survival. Iranian leaders do not share 

the same interpretation of Koran with 

backers of IS hence the tacit approval of 

US actions. 

Sunni Muslim ruled countries have 

openly joined the US in fighting IS 

because they too fear its influence could 

destabilize their own countries. Saudi 

Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar have joined the 

United States in its military action against 

IS by offering warplanes and bases. 

Fear of what the IS would do has been 

the main reason for the enthusiastic 

support for the fight against IS. Syria 

which has fought a three year battle 

against rebels is suddenly looking less 

brutal. Syria used chemical warfare 

against rebels prompting many leaders 

then to demand the removal of its leader 

Bashar Al Asad. 

However, Syria which has lost territory 

to IS now appears to want to join the 

international coalition against IS and 

indeed many of those fighting IS favour 

bringing Syria on board. United States 

is now using Syrian airspace to bomb IS 

targets and the reluctance by Syria to 

protect its airspace suggests approval of 

American actions. 

Indeed true to form, there are no 

permanent friends or enemies but 

permanent interests. Western interests 

happen to coincide with those of bitter 

foes like Iran and Syria. Hostilities have 

been placed on hold as these parties unite 

to fight IS. 

However, what is not clear is the length 

of this fight, although many experts are 

predicting a long drawn out war. Still 

people question why and how IS is able to 

recruit supporters and sympathizers on 

such a grand scale? 

Why does the IS attack, have civilians 

refused to accede to its demands? So far 

no one has been able or keen to provide 

the answers, we only know that IS has 

to be destroyed. The world is getting 

dangerous as each day passes. TP 


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The audition that started in the 

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Sports 

Streak sheds light on Zim 

TheParade Sports Writer 

The former Zimbabwe Cricket 

(ZC) national team captain 

Heath Streak has come out 

guns blazing, blasting the 

authorities and administration that did 

not carry their key result areas properly 

in developing the game in the country. 

Speaking to Subash Jayaraman, Streak 

felt the authorities didn’t do enough to 

lay a foundation for the next cricketing 

generation to flourish and it has led to 

the fortunes of the game in Zimbabwe 

dwindling to low levels. 

“It all came down to our cricket board 

not having a clear policy on the integration 

that they had. It put a lot of doubt in a 

lot of the young players in terms of their 

future. There was one instance of one 

of the first-class boards threatening to 

boycott because they felt that the team 

that had been selected didn’t represent 

the demographics of Zimbabwe. 

“It was a very unsettling time for 

everyone and all the players at that time 

— black and white — didn’t want these 

racial policies. 

“They just wanted to play cricket 

and felt that the best XI that we had in 

Zimbabwe — given that we were a small 

country anyway —should be the one that 

was picked. Unfortunately, as we see in 

other places, sometimes the people who 

run and administer the game forget about 

the players, because they are the most 

important product,” said Streak. 

The former right-handed seamer, 

who retired from international cricket 

at the age of 32, highlighted that during 

the time when the political landscape 

of the country started to change, many 

people who never had a history or any 

background of cricket jostled for positions 

at Zimbabwe Cricket, formerly Zimbabwe 

Cricket Union and that is when the 

problems started. 

“It was really more people taking 

advantage of the political situation at 

that time. The Zimbabwe Cricket Union 

was making a lot of money and people 

who had no background or history in 

cricket suddenly were very interested 

in becoming a part of the hierarchy in 

Zimbabwe cricket. 

“That is where the problem started,” 

said the former captain. 

The former cricketer now bowlers 

coach for the Bangladesh national team 

side admits the period after the 2003 

World Cup which Zimbabwe co-hosted 

with neighbours South Africa was the 

saddest period of his career. 

During the same period Zimbabwe 

witnessed some of their talented players 

leaving the national team and going 

outside the country and this affected the 

development of the sport going forward. 

“I think the whole period from 2003 

up until now has been a sad episode for 

Zimbabwe cricket, given the number of 

players of good quality who departed 

after that World Cup. Andy Flower and 

Henry Olonga were leaving us for the 

UK. Murray Goodwin and Neil Johnson 

went back to Australia and South Africa 

respectively. 

“We lost Sean Ervine, a world-class 

performer. Travis Friend and Andy 

Blignaut stopped playing. Tatenda Taibu 

retired early. We had Gary Ballance, now 

playing for England, who left Zimbabwe 

in that period because he didn’t see a 

future playing for Zimbabwe. 

“There is a huge group of people who 

should be still playing, maybe not all 

for their national team, but still playing 

cricket at the highest level, certainly 

in first-class cricket and being the 

senior players in the system and upping 

Zimbabwe cricket. 

“If things were managed properly 

between 2003 and now, we wouldn’t just 

be hoping for a regular upset every now 

and then. We could be a World Cup side. 

That would be a No. 5, 6, 7 ranking. 

You put those players [who left] 

alongside the world-class players 



Cricket 

Sports 

that we have with the likes of Brendan 

Taylors and Hamilton Masakadzas and 

Prosper Utseyas and some of these young 

guys; we would have a real pool and a 

world-class team,” he said. 

During his time as the captain of 

the national team, Streak had a say on 

team selection but the process became 

a problem when people outside the 

selection panel started to interfere. 

“Board directors who had nothing 

to do with selection wanted to see the 

balance of the team selected purely on 

racial grounds. This was against the 

constitution that was in place. These 

people didn’t care for what was going on. 

They just were trying to push their own 

corners and try to get themselves into 

positions of power,” he said. 

Streak made his Test debut in 

Zimbabwe’s tour of Pakistan in 1993/1994 

season making his mark by taking 8 

wickets in the 2nd Test at Rawalpindi ( 

9–14 December 1993) and won the Man of 

the series award in that series taking 22 

wickets at an average of 13.54. 

He remains the only Zimbabwean 

bowler to have taken over 100 Test 

wickets and one of only 2 Zimbabwean 

bowlers to have taken over 100 ODI 

wickets (the other being Grant Flower). 

He retired from international cricket 

in October 2005 to become captain 

of Warwickshire cricket Club having 

previously played county cricket for 

Hampshire. 

In August 2009, he was appointed 

as the bowling coach of Zimbabwean 

cricket national team until recently 

when he resigned prior 

to his appointment as 

Bangladesh bowling 

coach. TP 

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Sports 

There is going to be gn 

As the curtain comes down on the Premier Leagu 

Tafadzwa Dombodzvuku Kariba based outfit has managed to beat looking forward to finishing amongst the 

In the book of Matthew, Jesus talks Dynamos and drew with Highlanders and best teams in the top flight. 

about weeping and gnashing of Caps United in the first half of the season, As the league comes to an end ZPC 

teeth when judgement day comes. thereby showing their intent to remain would pin their hopes on the PSL 

The same can be aptly used to in the league and moreover to win the administration to give them the go ahead 

describe the local premier league that is 

now in its twilight zone with Dynamos, 

ZPC Kariba and Highlanders looking 

likely to enjoy the kingdom of heaven at 

the end of the season. 

With less than seven games left before 

the country witnesses another winner, 

teams are leaving no stone unturned in 

their pursuit of the most coveted trophy 

in the land, whilst on the bottom of the 

log Chiredzi FC, Bantu Rovers, Howmine, 

Triangle and Shabanie Mine are looking 

forward to averting the dangers of sinking 

into the deep waters of relegation. 

ZPC Kariba has been the surprise 

league in their first year of participating. 

Their coach Saul Chaminuka has played 

down their title ambitions, saying they 

are only in the league to avoid relegation 

and hopefully next year they would have 

assembled a team good enough to fight for 

the honours. 

“We are not looking forward to 

competing against the likes of Dynamos 

or Highlanders to win the league but our 

main aim is to survive relegation and 

maybe next year we will throw ourselves 

in the hat and vie for the league,” said 

Chaminuka. 

Chaminuka, who last season was an 

to use their favourite hunting ground, 

Nyamhunga stadium in Kariba, which 

was under renovation forcing them to use 

Gwanzura stadium as their home ground 

and in the process enduring long distance 

journey’s to and from Kariba to fulfil their 

games and this has derailed their train 

forcing them to settle for draws in most 

of their ties. 

“The reason why we have so many 

draws is because of the distance we 

travel to fulfil our matches, imagine 

when we travel from Kariba to Bulawayo. 

We are so grateful when we play and get 

a draw because our main aim is to avoid 

package of the season, sending chills down assistant coach at Caps united and took defeat at all cost,” said the Gwenya 

the spines of other seasonal campaigners, 

in their maiden appearance in the league. 

Gwenya rekuChamhembe as they are 

affectionately known by the multitudes 

of their supporters, who hail mainly 

from Kariba, will be looking forward to 

over from Jostein Mathutu who had won 

the Northern Region Division one and 

earned ZPC a premier league place left 

his job paving 

the way for 

Chaminuka. 

rekuChamhembe coach. 

On the other hand 

Dynamos are looking to 

be getting stronger and 

stronger as the season 

unfolds, the story they tell 

announcing their arrival on the scene 

T h e 

from the past three seasons, 

with a premier league trophy. 

gaffer has not 

under the tutelage of their 

T h e disappointed so far 

former son Calisto Pasuwa. 

in the season and is 

Pasuwa has won 

the league for three 



ashing of teeth 

e... 

consecutive times, shaking off challenges 

mainly from Highlanders and last season 

he had to pip the Bulawayo champions 

and Harare City who had Silas Songani on 

their ranks before he joined SonderjyskE 

FC in Denmark after ending the season as 

premier soccer league’s first runner up to 

the eventual winner Tawanda Muparati 

of Dynamos. 

De-Mbare has been influential this 

season and they look set to clinch the 

fourth premier league title in a row 

except if they falter in the last stages of 

the tourney. 

The Dynamos gaffer believes they 

should not be called champions as yet as 

there is still a long way to go before the 

last game of the season. 

Recently, Dynamos ran riot against 

Highlanders, trouncing them 4-1 

in the TM Challenge Cup final 

played at National Sports 

Stadium and it piled pressure on the 

Highlanders camp with some calling for 

the resignation of their manager Kevin 

Kaindu. 

KK as Kaindu is passionately known at 

Tshilamoya has been failing to overtake 

Dynamos in his quest to clinch the 

league for the first time as a coach with 

Highlanders. 

Meanwhile, on the bottom end of the 

log, Chiredzi, Bantu Rovers, Shabanie 

Mine, Black Rhinos, How Mine and 

Chapungu can still face the chop come the 

end of the season and they need to swiftly 

engage their travelling gear if they want 

to entertain any chances of wining and 

dining with the league’s best next season. 

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Food Files 

Summer Fruit Salad 

Ingredients 

• 2 cups watermelon, cut into 1/2- 

inch pieces 

• 1 cup strawberries, sliced 

• 2 bananas, peeled and sliced 

• 5 whole oranges, peeled and cut into 

1/2-inch pieces 

• 1/2 cup orange juice 

• 1/4 cup lemon juice 

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Method 

1. Combine fruit in a large bowl. 

2. Whisk orange juice, lemon juice and 

vanilla in a separate bowl. 

3. Pour dressing over fruit and toss. 

4. Serve. 



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Summer Cucumber Salad 

Ingredients 

• 4 cucumbers, peeled and thinly 

sliced (I used a mandolin) 

• 1/2 of a red onion, very thinly sliced 

• 1/4 cup white vinegar 

• 1 Tbsp sugar 

• Salt and pepper 

Method 

1. Add sliced cucumbers and red onion to 

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2. Pour vinegar and sprinkle sugar over 

the top and toss to combine. 

3. Season with a pinch of salt and 

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