Harare, March 7th 2012: The Apps4Africa Climate Change contest hopes to unite civil society and technology experts in the campaign to address environmental problems and raise awareness on the subject, an organizer of the contest said on Tuesday. “The reason why we have this gathering is so that we can bring technologists (or program developers) and environmentalists and other people, who understand climate change, to share ideas on environmental issues. To be able to participate in the contest, they have to work with the developers to enter the competition,” said Marieme Jamme (in picture), Coordinator of the climate change contest. Ms.... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, March 7th 2012 |
VOTING has opened today for the second annual Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA), the show’s organizing academy has announced. Following the successful shortlisting of nominations a fortnight ago, the ZAA awards committee is inviting the public from all over the world to take part in the decisive voting stage for their favourite Zimbabwean highflier in the past 12 months. Conrad Mwanza, the ZAA director said: “We are inching one step closer to that exciting night. Voting has now opened on our website, zimachievers.com and we are encouraging everyone to vote once per nominee. The voting process is open to anyone who... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, March 7th 2012 |
By Shout-Africa Correspondent – He is the founder and chief executive officer of one of the fast growing clothing and entertainment brands in the world – Ruffcut$ Wear. Marco Machona’s (MM) clothing label became a continental brand with more than 20 albums, 10 short musical videos and 60 television episodes. Ruffcut$ has also partnered with various international brands, registered in nine countries, has more than 200 stores and nine boutiques in Southern Africa. Besides being a shrewd academic and fashion mogul, Machona has cast his eyes into politics. Shout-Africa Zimbabwean Correspondent (SC) had an in-depth interview with the fashion mogul-cum-politician... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, March 6th 2012 |
By Shout-Africa Correspondent – GWERU based and outstanding dance ensemble has set course on rearranging ensemble’s dancing troop in a bid to weld a rebating bone, ahead of a regional tours. The ensemble which hails from Midlands capital’s high populated suburbs of Mkoba, is currently rehearsing as preparation for the unusual tours set for South Arica, Botswana and other SADC region countries. In an exclusive interview with the shout-africa.com, Perfect Works spokesperson said they will soon embark on regional tours a development that will see the group incorporating new talented dancers. “While we prepare for our regional tour which is going... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, March 5th 2012 |
March 1st 2012: United States Deputy Chief of Mission David Abell on Wednesday honored six Zimbabwean students whose essays on Black History Month were judged the best among over 28 entries from eight provinces. The winners – Sibusisiwe Mukwakwami of St. Augustines inPenhalonga (Manicaland); Caroline Chinhuru (Arundel School, Harare); Takunda Chitakatira (St. Faiths, Rusape, Manicaland); Gwendolene Mugodi(Domincan Convent, Harare) and Grace Kabeya, St John’s, Harare) – were awarded certificates and books. Their schools will receive a set of books on African American history and culture. Announcing the winners, David Abell, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy said he hoped the writing of these winning students on Black History Month would... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, March 1st 2012 |
