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Stay home. Stay safe H23APRIL2021omestyle What’s The Best Places to Visit in Zimbabwe Inside My freedom to dare dream Editor's Homestyle Note Hello Many of us are tense wondering just what the rising Covid-19 infections in boarding schools portend. The dreaded third wave appears to be here and that is so not good. But on the bright side, so far what we have in schools is just a spike in confirmed cases with no reports of severe illness or fatalities. Generally, the world over, young people and children seem to fare better with Covid-19 infection and it looks like Zimbabwe is no exception. But that does not mean we should be complacent. No one wants another lockdown. Lockdowns are not just bad for us mentally and emotionally; they are also a major disaster for the economy. So we all need to play our part to keep Covid-19 infections down. Let us continue to follow the WHO recommendations. Let's limit our contacts and keep our distance from the next person as much as possible. And for those at high risk of severe illness, let us get vaccinated soonest. Moving into this week's edition, we continue to celebrate Zimbabwe with a snapshot of some of our awesome resorts. There is no time like the present to enjoy them. With the limited Homestyle numbers, you will get the royal treatment. Team Ride with Exevia Maoneke as he takes us on a journey of his life. Glowing skin is all the rage now. Not only does it define beauty, Editor: Monica Cheru-Mpambawashe it also implies that its wearer is enjoying a great sense of well- being. So we get into the trend of Gua Sha. It may just be what the Design Head: Eric Nyawera doctor ordered for you. Ever wondered who the African football GOAT is? Go to our Graphic Designer: Brighton Dambudzo sports section and agree or disagree with the writer's opinion. In our movie review we take a look at some of the classics from Writer: Lynn Murahwa Zimbabwe. 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The https://p4gpartnerships.org/stat O e n t re p re n e u r i a l s o l u t i o n s partnership includes at least one e-art-partnership-awards Homestyle Independence meant education and my freedom to dare dream rowing up in rural Chivi district did not have to wait for Christmas to have In turn I have also offered some in Masvingo province, I realise as much tea as they liked because their modest support for musicians by Gh o w m u c h e f f o r t t h e families could afford to buy sugar every providing a venue for their shows at Government of Zimbabwe put in day. Wezhaz Sports Bar in Warren Park. I addressing the institutionalised With the introduction of schools would like to believe that this has helped inequality created by the colonial system. within reach of almost every child, a number of artistes find their feet and Without Independence, my life would be people like me could dare to dream and orient their careers towards success. totally different. hope for a better future. I worked hard at I b e l i e v e t h a t a s y o u n g I attended Tambudzai High School, school, determined to make something Zimbabweans, it is our duty to build on one of the new secondary schools build of myself. I passed my O' levels. the gains of Independence. It is up to us to in rural areas post-Independence. Before After moving to Warren Park in Harare shape the future into what we want our such schools were built, only a few to live with my elder brother, I was children to inherit. And it begins with secondary schools like Chibi Mission and fortunate enough to get enough unity of purpose in understanding that as Berejena were to be found in the whole qualifications to join the civil service. I individuals, any effort not spent in district. started a side gig until I felt confident building our country is effort that we are Competition was fierce and the few enough to resign from my job and move putting towards destroying our present places belonged to children who not only into full time entrepreneurship. and future. (blurb) excelled academically, but were also I salute the Independence of Looking into the future, Wezhaz fortunate enough to come from families Zimbabwe as it created opportunities for Holdings seeks to explore other business who could afford the fees and other ordinary black people. Today Wezhaz ventures and strategic partnerships with requirements. Holdings Group incorporates a other government and private players in Education was a highly desired but commodity and broking arm, a leisure t o u r i s m a n d I n f o r m a t i o n a n d often elusive goal. It took a special kind of unit and the flagship Wezhaz Executive Communication Technology (ICT) all dedication for families to afford to Cars, proud sponsor of the National Arts aimed at growing the business and educate just one child, never mind and Merits Awards 2020. creating opportunities for the ordinary everyone. Parents had to part with their My business which has been in Zimbabwean. prized cattle to pay for fees. existence for over a decade is making its Exevia Maoneke is the CEO of Wezhaz As a result, it was those few priviledged modest contribution to the Zimbabwean Holdings Group blacks who rose to become teachers and economy by employing over 50 people nurses and other jobs in urban areas. We who in turn fend for their families and enviously watched their children, who other beneficiaries. Homestyle For many years, UNESCO World Heritage Zimbabwe's reputation as Sites remain incredibly The Best a travel destination has uncrowded - giving you exceeded expectation. the authentic thrilling Most of Zimbabwe's top sense of having stepped attractions are found off the map. outside the main cities, Places to and are therefore considered a 'true experience'. Those that decide to visit can expect breath-taking nature Visit in safaris, exotic wildlife and ancient sites that offer a fascinating insight into the continent's history and beauty. Best of all, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe's world-class game reserves and Tap into your spiritual core at the mystical underwater pool at Chinhoyi Caves and listen to the echoes of long gone Shona ancestors through their carefully preserved artefacts. Homestyle Give a lot of respect to the hippos Mana Pools, and all other residents if you are ever honoured enough to get to Mana Pools, the best place to answer the call of the wild as you meet the Big Five and many of their frenemies. Homestyle HwangeHwange NNationalational PPararkk Whether you like it simple or ultra- Walk with the lions at different luxurious, Hwange National Park nature reserves and resorts around has the perfect place for you to stay the country and take home beautiful as you indulge yourself in the memories rather than trophies. country's largest nature reserve. Flame Lily You can enjoy its blaze in several areas, but you can only take its flame on images as the Flame Lily, Zimbabwe's sacred flower, is protected by the law.