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Verenga Empire Entertainment wants to develop Zvishavane music industry

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Verenga Empire Entertainment wants to develop Zvishavane music industry


Exsto Makunzva

ZVISHAVANE – Significant developments are happening in the musical art industry of the mining town after the entry of the Verenga Empire Entertainment in May 2017.
The recording company is the brainchild of Farai Verenga who said it is his goal to help develop the local art industry by offering quality and affordable recording services.
“This studio is not the end because we have plans for others all over the country and even beyond,” said Verenga, a former producer at recording companies Gramma Records, Harare-Zimbabwe, Storms Records-Botswana, Albaab Entertainment (United Arab Emirates).
“The Verenga Empire Entertainment is professional record label which operates on a professional basis guided by business integrity and other core values. We are a unique record label with diversified interests that go beyond music,” said Verenga.
The company has other interests like the Verenga Empire clothing line, Link Africa TV and ALIVE (All Live in Victory Eternally) with candidates still under audition.
Verenga said the company supplies quality audio visual entertainment to a diverse consumer base and has distinguished itself through the commitment it has to all artists signed to the stable.
This is in accordance with the company’s mission to help its clients achieve their dreams in the shortest possible time.
“A company without a vision is dead so our vision is to help upcoming musicians to become stars. Artists around Zvishavane are invited to come and record with the Verenga Empire Entertainment,” said Verenga.
The company participates at such events as Open Mic at YA FM Radio Park to search for talent and a number of young people with talent have already been identified.
Eleven artists have already been signed and are recording while a seven-track compilation album done by such artists as King Shaddy, Mathius Mhere, Pah Chihera, Lady Swagga, Curtis, Sims Brownd and TNyc has already been produced.
The company is also preparing for its Movement Riddim Launch, an event where established artists like King Shaddy, Silent Killer, Ninja Lipsy and Lady Squanda will share the stage with local artists like Lady Swagga, Vybes, I Watta and Demo on September 29.entertainment

Emerging Zvishavane artist dreams big

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Emerging Zvishavane artist dreams big

Christala Saruwaka

Exsto Makunzva

ZVISHAVANE – The town has produced a new artist in the name of Christala Saruwaka who recently released her first single RnB track titled Zvichanaka.
Saruwaka told TellZim News that she was optimistic of her future on the increasingly competitive national music scene.
“I am glad I have finally released my first work of art after a long time of hard work which enabled me to come up with a product that I am confident will herald great things to come,” said Saruwaka.
She said she expected the song, which was produced by Oskid, to first rock the airwaves on such local stations like YA FM in Zvishavane and Hevoi FM in Masvingo before it can go national.
“I am also working on another project with Verenga Studio right here in Zvishavane but the second single will be Afro Pop.
“I started singing in church at the tender age of seven and I later carried the passion to school where I would perform at variety shows. I have a passion for music and I want to take it as my career because that’s the only thing I can do with all my heart or to the best of my ability,” said Saruwaka.
She also revealed that that she was inspired by superstar Oliver Mtukudzi as well as by gospel sensation Shingisai Suluma.entertainment

MSU acquires construction equipment

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MSU acquires construction equipment

Part of the equipment that was bought by MSU

Prince Danda

GWERU – In an innovative development that is set to boost the construction of infrastructure, Midlands State University (MSU) has acquired new construction equipment.
The new equipment, which was officially commissioned by Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Victor Ngonidzashe Muzvidziwa, consists of a bulldozer and an excavator.
Speaking at the commissioning of the new equipment, Professor Muzvidziwa expressed hope that the new equipment will reduce costs incurred by the university in construction.
“We hope that this investment will significantly reduce infrastructural development costs as we strive to provide world class facilities,” he said.
The new equipment was purchased under Sodew Investments which is a wholly owned subsidiary of MSU is expected to generate third stream income flow for the university.
Also speaking at the same event, Sodew Investments (Pvt Ltd) Acting Chief Executive Officer Tendai Chigwaza applauded the initiative saying it has come at the right time.
“The equipment comes at a time when the university is still expanding and the construction of infrastructure is a priority. We need to clear the land and for several university construction projects and this equipment will help to get the job done,” Chigwaza said.local

Xangani people protest against tribalism

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Xangani people protest against tribalism

…messages on circumcision should be in Xangani

Beatific Gumbwanda

CHIREDZI – People who recently gathered for a voluntary medical male circumcision graduation ceremony at Mhlanguleni protested what they described as the dominance of outside languages on traditional Xangani cultural rituals, TellZim News can reveal.
Some participants bitterly castigated the Ministry of Health and Child Care and its partner Population Service International (PSI) for prioritising Shona and Ndebele at the expense of minority languages, in this case Xangani (also spelt Shangani).
In 2011, the ministry and PSI began to partner traditional leaders in Chiredzi, particularly the Xangani, to advance the voluntary male circumcision drive because male circumcision had been part of the Xangani culture since time immemorial, albeit being carried out in a traditional way.
In a speech read on his behalf by Chiredzi Rural District Council Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Isaac Matsilele, Chief Sengwe urged everybody to abide by the Xangani culture if the partnership is to succeed.
“Your banners and regalia should be branded in Xangani as those graduating are of Xangani origin,” the speech read, as if in response to the many banners and paraphernalia that were mostly branded in Shona and Ndebele.
However, PSI deputy country director Clinical Programmes, Dr Ngonidzashe Madidi justified the use of other languages in the circumcision drive, saying the messages were designed to cater for a wider audience while riding on back of the old Xangani tradition.
“In 2011 we had regalia which were branded in Xangani stating ‘HOKO’ in the front and a statement in the back. When the programme grew, we realised that the work being done in Chiredzi should not only end in Chiredzi but that it should influence the whole nation.
“We want the nation to know that this is a national programme they can join although it has its roots in Xangani culture. So if we have messages written in Xangani only, their impact will be limited because many people do not understand the language,” said Dr Madidi.
Chiredzi South Member of Parliament Rtd Brig Gen Gwanetsa, who is Shona by origin, said he was happy to be part of the process as he wanted to prove the inaccuracy of rumours that people die at such rituals.
 “It is a common cultural value of the Xangani people in Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. It is very good and I participated for my personal health and those people honoured me. I am the first Shona speaking person to represent them in parliament so I have to honor their culture,” said Rtd Brig Gen Gwanetsa.local

Simon Muzenda Foundation junior golf programme bears fruit

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Simon Muzenda Foundation junior golf programme bears fruit
Children pose with the golf kits donated to them by the Simon Muzenda Foundation last year

Moses Ziyambi

MASVINGO – Dozens of children who received golf kits courtesy of the Simon Muzenda Foundation are making impressive strides in the game, with four of them scheduled to play in the Juniors Division of the 2017 edition of the Simon Vengesai Muzenda Golf Championship early next month.
On 10 September, some of the junior golfers travelled to Hippo Valley Golf Course where they competed against other players from the Lowveld.
The tournament, which was played over 18 holes, attracted close to thirty children and it saw St Don Bosco Primary School pupil Modesta Masiya, who plays 36 handicap, emerging overall winner with 103 gross and 67 nett points.
Another beneficiary of the foundation’s junior golf development programme, Vimbai Chomutiri, who also plays 36 handicapp, played very well and finished at number six with 112 gross and 76 nett.
Cephas Ngwenya Jnr and Nyasha Dziwore took numbers seven and nine respectively with 106 gross and 82 nett for Ngwenya, and 108 gross and 84 nett for Dziwore.
Both Ngwenya and Dziwore play 24 handicapp.
Masvingo Golf Club coach Richard Masiya, who travelled with the junior players to the Lowveld, said he was pleased with progress the children had made since the Muzenda family committed itself to their growth in the game.
“Our children are doing remarkably well and we are looking forward to producing our future champions. They played very well in the Lowveld and we are exploring how we can expose them to more competitive golf in the region.
“Most of them are using quality equipment donated to their schools by the Simon Muzenda Foundation and this has helped to grow their interest and zeal for the sport,” said Masiya.
He also told TellZim News that he wanted to assemble a formidable fourball which will most probably be made up of Munyaradzi Munapi, Modesta and twins Calvin and Malvern Mutemachani to compete in the Simon Vengesai Muzenda Golf Championship next month.
The Simon Muzenda Foundation was formed to honour and preserve the legacy of the late nationalist and late Vice President Dr Simon Vengesai Muzenda.

Sugar-Sugar explains move to Gweru

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Sugar-Sugar explains move to Gweru

Sugar Sugar


Itai Muzondo in Gweru

GWERU – After leaving his roots in Manicaland for what he has since termed ‘the promised land’ of Midlands, Taruvinga Manjokota popularly known as Sugar-Sugar in the music circles, has opened up on why he chose to revive his music away from home.
In an interview with TellZim News, Manjokota who is also set to break his four years of silence with a new album, said small scale gold miners influenced him to move to Gweru through their massive support for his music.
“I think you are aware my music got to spread across all corners of the country through the support I got from small scale miners who were operating from Chiadzwa diamond fields. These people soon moved on and my research on the whereabouts of these fans led me here,” said Sugar-Sugar.
“I moved here about two years ago and the support has not ceased. They have been supporting me a lot and I think the missing magic is on me coming up with something new for my traditional fans and many others who support me,” he said.
Sugar-Sugar said his much anticipated new album was ready for release though financial challenges had delayed its launch.
“My new album is titled ‘Kutsemurirana’. It is ready to go onto the streets but financial constraints have derailed the launch which I think would otherwise have been done by now.
“The album has seven tracks namely Kutsemurirana, Ndezvevarimuno, Aphiri Kede, Taru, Munondichengeta, Vehuori, Kanindo,” he said
Sugar-Sugar came to fame with such hit tracks as Mairosi and Kutaura-taura.local

Maunganidze donates Sikato farm to GZU

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Maunganidze donates Sikato farm to GZU

TellZim Reporter

Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) last week got a shot in the arm when Sylvester Maunganidze donated his farm in Sikato to the institution for the construction of student residential village as the university moves to speed up the establishment of its main campus near the Great Zimbabwe monuments.
GZU hosted a fundraising dinner last week which was graced by Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa where the business community and various stakeholders dipped deep into their pockets to support the construction of a convocational hall and other ancillary infrastructure.
As his donation, Maunganidze said he was giving his farm which he bought using his hard-earned money.
He said he was giving the farm to GZU so that they can erect a student residential village and name the streets after the Masvingo heroes and heroines.
“Some people got land through the land reform programme but I bought Sikato Farm. Now I am giving it to GZU so that they can erect a student residential village.
“The streets in that village should be named after our Masvingo heroes and heroines, the likes of the late Vice President Simon Muzenda, Eddison Zvobgo, Shuvai Mahofa, Maud Muzenda among others,” said Maunganidze.local

Unki Mine funds roads rehabilitation in Shurugwi

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Unki Mine funds roads rehabilitation in Shurugwi

Davison Marenga

SHURUGWI – The Shurugwi Town Council, in partnership with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development and Unki Mine, has embarked on an intensive road rehabilitation programme around the town in preparation for the rainy season.
Town Council chairperson Tsungai Makore expressed gratitude to Unki Mine for funding the project.
“I would like to thank Unki Mine for financially supporting the project. That’s a noble idea of giving back to the community. I am very glad that everyone will benefit from this project,” said Makore.
Most of the roads in Shurugwi were left in a poor state due to the heavy rains that ravaged most parts of the country earlier this year, destroying critical infrastructure in many areas.
“As the local authority, we are not able to do this on our own because our coffers do not allow. The transport ministry and the council are providing the equipment and men power,” said Makore.
Shurugwi residents welcomed the development saying it was good that the roads will be restored to better conditions of yester years.business

GZU in daring US$4m campus project

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GZU in daring US$4m campus project

…Prof Zvobgo signs six year contract

Upenyu Chaota

MASVINGO – Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) will soon commence work at its main campus site near the Great Zimbabwe monuments, with construction of a convocational hall and ancillary infrastructure projected to require over $4 million.
Last week the university held a fundraising dinner for the project at Great Zimbabwe Hotel where Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa was the guest of honour.
Mnangagwa lauded GZU for its shrewd approach towards development and said the university remained the poster child of development through innovative use of available resources and opportunities.
“Great Zimbabwe University has realised that the government’s pace is overwhelmed with equaling compelling objectives.
The university management has therefore chosen to think outside the box and make the university construction a reality. Such a shrewd thinking can only come from a united and collective leadership which is evident here,” said Mnangagwa.
He said other universities have been challenged to emulate what GZU was doing in the name of development.
“I have it on good authority that other universities have been challenged to visit GZU and learn how to virtually grow a university on local resources.
“The transformation of this university in a very short space of time remains unparalleled by many institutions in the region,” said Mnangagwa.
GZU Vice Chancellor Professor Rungano Zvobgo said the project represents the vision of the government on what a Zimbabwean university should be like.
“I am eternally grateful to President Mugabe for giving me the opportunity to serve. I pledge now as I have always done my allegiance to His Excellency and to Great Zimbabwe University. I thank Vice President Mnangagwa for affording me an unprecedented six year new extension of contract,” said Prof Zvobgo.
Mnangagwa pledged US$7 000 towards the project and Masvingo Urban legislator Daniel Shumba also pledged US$5 000.
Minister of Home Affairs Ignatius Chombo also pledged US$5 000 in absentia, Psychomotor minister Josiah Hungwe pledged US$2 500 and Zaka central lawmaker Paradzai Chakona pledged US$1 500.education

POSB drills borehole, installs water pump at Neshuro District Hospital

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POSB drills borehole, installs water pump at Neshuro District Hospital

Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has given Neshuro District Hospital a shot in the arm after it drilled a borehole and installed a water pump which will be able to supply water at the medical institution.
The hospital has been facing acute water shortages over the years and it was putting hospital operations at a great risk. At one time earlier this year, the Paediatric Section of the hospital was closed and children were temporarily admitted into the female patients ward.
The handover ceremony, which was held at the hospital last Friday, was graced by traditional leaders, POSB staff, Assistant District Administrator (DA) Martin Musakanda and Deputy Provincial Medical Director (PMD) Dr Tapera Sarahuoye who stood on behalf of PMD Dr Amadeus Shamu.
In an interview with TellZim News, Dr Shamu expressed gratitude to POSB for the social responsibility initiative which he said will do a lot for the medical facility.
“Neshuro District was experiencing water shortages. The water tanks were already available at the hospital, so POSB helped in the drilling of the borehole and the putting up of an engine pump. We thank the bank for stretching its helping hand,” said Dr Shamu.
The water crisis was so severe that hospital authorities were forced to cut-back on new admissions leading to alleged cases of premature discharge of patients who were considered to be in non-critical conditions.local,business

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