Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Gweru artist plans on establish a gallery

By Trinity Matendere – INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed artist, Munyaradzi Chibaya has felt the hurt by lack of a confluence for the artistic and innovative intellects in the City of Progress a development that prompted him to think of establishing an arts gallery. cape buffalo Chibaya an introspective third generation artist said he believes the province is laden with a lot of unattended opportunities. Chibaya said yhat his need to launching such a marketing pediment was necessitated by his by his nomadic childhood experiences which he owes to his father’s continuous promotions and transfers across the country. “Over the years life taught... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Wednesday, May 30th 2012 | Read Comments

Face of Zimbabwe beauty queen to launch clothing line

By Showbiz Reporter – Bulawayo born model Aisha Chantelle De Beer, who recently won a slot as Miss March in the highly contested international pageant, Face of Zimbabwe is set to launch her new clothing label “Aiish Couture” on Friday, 2nd of June at the upmarket Horizon Club in Bulawayo. The red carpet event will see top models strutting Aisha’s new range on the ramp. The show which is supported by Face of Zimbabwe and their headline sponsors G-Telecoms will include performances from various dancers and musicians on the night. G-Telecoms is one of the country’s leading suppliers of Mobile... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Sunday, May 27th 2012 | Read Comments

U.S. colleges record increase in Zim students’ admissions

May 23, 2012: The United States is increasingly a destination of choice for Zimbabwean students –  more than 450 student (F1) visas were granted in 2011/12, representing a 14 percent increase over the previous year, according to the Consular Affairs Office in Washington D.C. While Zimbabwe increased, the rest of Africa saw a decline of 2.4 percent in the F1 visa category during the same period. According to Open Doors 2011, Zimbabwe sent 1,135 Zimbabwean students to the U.S. for the 2010-11 academic year.  Open Doors is an the annual report on international academic mobility published by the Institute of... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Thursday, May 24th 2012 | Read Comments

Zimbabwe – ARVs’: A ‘superior’ catalyst for Kachasu brewing

By Alan Rushesha – Kachasu brewers in the country are reportedly to have joined the bandwagon of using ARVs in the fermentation of the illegal brew, the Shout-Africa.com has learnt. It is believed the routine originated in Malawi where the drug has been resorted to illegal activities. A Malawian brewer said in an exclusive interview with the Malawi News, that Kachasu fermented by ARVs is stronger and matures quickly (in 24 hours) with less sugar, being required and brewers benefit a higher turnover. A study conducted by a Malawian doctor Mary Shawa figured out that the addition of ARVs during... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Thursday, May 24th 2012 | Read Comments

“Accelerating Action for Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in the area of HIV and Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights: Getting to Zero in Africa”

Harare – May 24th, 2012 – The United States applauds the efforts of the Global Power Women Network Africa, the African Union, and UNAIDS for organizing this meeting. Addressing gender norms and inequities is essential to reducing HIV risk and increasing access to HIV prevention, care and treatment services for women and men. Your commitment and vision are critical to making a difference in the lives of women and girls throughout the continent. The U.S. Government, through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, proactively confronts the changing demographics of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, integrating gender throughout prevention, care,... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Thursday, May 24th 2012 | Read Comments