The Neighbour Issue 1 - August-1

THE NEIGHBOURMAGAZINENONDUDUZONCUBE,SOCIALMEDIA & HUSTLINGJEYS MARABINI3 DECADES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND STILL GOINGAMAQAQA MUSICON THE RISE!INDONI STYLE’S SAKHILE TRACE NDLOVU SHARES HUMBLE BEGINNINGSA MAN OF MANY TALENTSSTANLEY NYATHIBOSSO PLAYEROF THE MONTH FOR JULYISSUE 1 : AUGUSTBUSINESS - CULTURE - CURRENT AFFAIRS - ENTERTAINMENT - SPORTS

CONTENTSCREDITSLAYOUT & DESIGN: Ishmael Ntuta Editor: Kwanele Khumalo Marketing Director: Minenhle Tshuma Photography: Kleva Ye Rasta | Stanley Media Writer(s): Priscah Ndlovu, Nonsikelelo Moyo, Minenhle Tshuma, Kwanele Khumalo, Donovan Ngwenya & Stanley Nyathi. Proof Reader: Kwanele KhumaloChief Editor : Priscillah Ncube Marketing Director: Stanley Nyathi SPONSORED BY: SIFISO SIBANDA • The Power of education ...4• King Mzilikazi Commemoration nears ...6• Apostle H.Guti death, what’s next for ZAOGA?......7• Poetry Corner.....9• Charity “Mamaz” Tshuma Poster...10• Obert Dube The People’s Poet ....11• Amaqaqa Music.....12-14• Nobesuthu Ncube Poster...15• Jeys Marabini, 3 decades in music ....16-17• Nonduduzo Ncube....19• Mfana kaJobe, Maskandi artist....20-21• Protest poet, Bongani Mncube to release album..22• Meet Buhle a football junkie....23-24• Stanley Nyathi, man of many talents...25• Sakhile Trace Ndlovu shares with us...27-28• Qeqeshiwe Birthday Poster....29• Amalalandawonye, Maskandi....30-32• Bosso best player for July 2023.....34



THE POWER OF EDUCATIONNelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most power-ful weapon in the world”, and yes it is. Education can change the world. If you think about it, having education shaped you as a human being. You are aware of box and experimenting with yourself, you realize your place in the world, and you can dream helps one to recognize oneself of achieving big things in life. This is why the importance of education cannot be stressed enough. A good education not only teaches one skills but also helps one broaden horizons, gain bet-ter perspective, and teaches one to think for oneself. Nowadays, people are quite aware and com-fortable speaking about social in- to understand the ways of the justices and some other pressing issues. People face challenges in their professional life as well as their personal lives, but in such situations, their ability to make rational and informed decisions comes from how educated and self-aware they are. This can be attributed to the increased access informal education, where-to education around the world, which in turn has made society more accepting and open-mind-ed, through education critical skills like decision-making, men- as well as girls being taught tal agility, problem solving and logical thinking as well as assess-ment of situations are developed. emerges from our surroundings Therefore education is an ele-ment of human evolution. The importance of education is also pronounced in areas of creativ-ity and innovation. Education encourages thinking outside the new ideas. A good education and their strengths, as one would learn about the world and oneself, someone comes across things that interest them. In education, you find things that you are good at and figure out how best you can contribute and help the world. Education gives one opportunities to explore oneself and one’s sur-roundings and empowers one world. It also gives one freedom to live a life of one’s choice. Education is not only how well you can read and write but whether you can communi-cate with and understand the world around you. This is called by societal norms and values are passed from generation to generation, whereby older men teaches boys about manhood how to be good women by the elderly women. Also education including people. Nature as well give some lessons, thus how indigenous knowledge systems are attained. However, with the advent of formal education, this indigenous knowledge has been shunned away and some-times despised. This brought about importation of culture and decline of indigenous culture. The looking down upon informal education has also brought societal rot such as drug abuse among the youths, thereby rekindling the desire to revive local culture.© Nonsikelelo Moyo



ALL SET FOR KING MZILIKAZI DAY COMMEMORATION 2023All set for King Mzilikazi 2023 Commemorations. This year marks exactly 155 years since the Found-er of the Ndebele State King Mzilikazi kaMasho-bane passed on. The celebrations are to be held at Mhlahlandlela. The King’s remains are interred at a hill called Entumbane at Matopo just a few kilome-tres from colonialist Cecil John Rhode’s grave. Mhlahlandlela, King Mzilikazi’s last known capi-tal, is located off the Old Gwanda Road, about 22 kilometres outside Bulawayo. Traditionally organised by Mthwakazi KaMzilikazi Cultural Association (MMCA) and other stake-holders, the Mthwakazi nation and other nations are urged to attend the event slated for 9 September 2023. “We urge you as a nation to attend the commem-orations of our King. We are left with two months only, let us all prepare for the big day. We are in talks with transport operators to ferry people from City hall to Mhlahlandlela .We appeal for dona-tions in cash and foodstuffs. Lets go there in large numbers and showcase our culture to the world as we remember our King. Last year’s event was a very huge success and we expect a huge turn out again this year.”said Nkosini Tshuma , one of the organ-isers and also a member of iButho leNkosi from his base in South Africa. As usual, the event is expect-ed to be attended by AmaNtungwa from neigh-bouring countries, various cultural organisations and people from all walks of life. Government officials are also expected to grace the occasion. The name Mzilikazi means the great road. King Mzilikazi was a Southern African king who migrated from present day KwaZulu-Natal and founded the Matabele kingdom in the region now called Mata-beleland in Zimbabwe. King Mzilikazi was succeeded by King Lobhengula until his disapperance following the British invasion led by Cecil John Rhodes in 1893. Article by Nkosini Tshuma (Ibutho)

APOSTLEH.GUTI’SDEATHWHERE DOES THIS LEAVE ZAOGA?Priscah Ndlovu Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa Forward in Faith Minis-tries International members and Zimbabweans at large on the 5th of July 2023 received some disturbing news of Apostle Dr Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti’s death. He was 100 years. Dr Guti is the founder of ZAOGA FIF. Year in and year out Guti would pre-announce the “year’s theme” to his church members. The theme would mostly carry the message of what will happen in that year. The members would then pray guided accordingly by the theme of the year, hence the Zaogian ten days letter. Now that he is gone Where does this leave Zaoga as a church? Who will be pre-announcing the theme and fore-seeing the Zaoga future? Does this mean the end of Zaoga? Zaoga Fif Victoria falls District Pastor, Gerald Vhevha’s mes-sage to his congregants said, “the apostle E.H Guti served God faithfully. He has finished the race set before him, he is going to receive his crown. Long live the legacy and what a great man of God. A life lived for God, he has left us with a big God.” Regional Pastor Edmore Kataya said “we celebrate a life well lived, he has set a pace for us to follow as he always said follow me as I follow Christ” The two Victoria Falls based Zaoga Pastors are so certain that Guti was a true and genuine man of God, that if only people hold on to his teachings from his books ZAOGA shall live forev-er and nothing will stop that. Dr Guti warned his congregants in one of his books, that: (1) Let the people be taught to do what I taught and not just like my face only, but love God and His word not my word. (2) If people lean on me as their source of strength they will be led astray when I am gone because they will say, “our stength is gone!”Dr Guti was declared a national hero.



Every child is equal, beneath Earth’s wide domain, Past burdens shouldn’t blame, in society’s refrain. Let’s empower girls, but not leave boys behind, Creating balance we find, a society truly aligned. No, equality won’t vanish, between girls and boys, Both protected, both rejoice, their potentials to deploy. Which gaps shall we close, you may ask anew? History’s shadows, past’s residue, forging a future true. Wisdom lies not in repetition, weapons of the past, But in creating contrast, where fairness will stead-fast. Let’s start afresh, with minds wide open, Empowering all, no one left broken. Early on, let’s embrace this view, Seeking equality through and through, For it’s not about power, woman or man, But harmonious unity, hand in hand. ©Kwanele KhumaloLife is too short, a fleeting breath, A tapestry of moments, birthed and death. In the blink of an eye, it swiftly flies, Leaving behind whispers of joyful cries. Life is too short to dwell on sorrow, Embrace each sunrise, cherish tomorrow. For in the depths of the darkest night, Hope emerges, painting life so bright. Life is too short to hold onto fear, Take a leap, let your dreams appear. Dance with passion, sing with all your might, Unleash the fire within, ignite the light. Life is too short for grudges and strife, Choose forgiveness, embrace a new life. Release the burdens that weigh you down, Let love and kindness be your sacred crown. Life is too short to neglect the small, The gentle touch, the laughter’s call. Find beauty in every flower’s bloom, Savor every taste, fill each room. Life is too short to keep waiting in vain, Seize every opportunity, break the chain. Reach for the stars, chase your desires, Set your soul ablaze, let passion transpire. Life is too short for regrets untold, Live each moment, be brave and bold. Embrace the journey, both highs and lows, For it’s through experience true wisdom grows. Life is too short, a precious gift indeed, So let us treasure every word we speak. With open hearts and spirits unbound, Let us make every second truly profound. For life is too short, this truth we know, To live with purpose, let our spirits flow. May we leave a legacy, shining bright, Even when we’re gone, our love takes flight. ©Kwanele KhumaloPOETRY CORNERLIFE IS TOO SHORTBOTH MUST BEEQUAL



Obert Dube the African Poet ap-peals to Matabelaland commu-nity to support them as Matabe-laland artists. He wrote on his Facebook page that, \"when artists are requesting for support, they are not literally asking for money. Yes you can give them money if you want to help but what they want mostly is to be made big and recognis-able.\" He says it has became a norm that Matabelaland artists do not go anywhere beyond Hilbrow theatre, Zebra pond, Bulawayo theatre and City Hall. It is rare door for Matabeleland artists to perform in shows overseas like what Mashonaland artists do. Dube says this is because people from Matabelaland do not follow their home artists on social me-dia platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, but they are following those from Mashonaland and South Africa. \"It is not wrong or a crime to follow artists from Mashonaland and South Africa, but can you not forget home\", Dube pleads. He knows and agrees that it is not wrong to follow whoever artists people they choose but he is also appealing to the people of Matabele-land, to support and lift them up. More followers on social media plat-forms is a proof that you are a well known artist. Dube says that they can be supported even through inviting them to perform in ceremonies and through giving them marketing jobs. Obert Dube ,The African Poet is originally from Lupane. He has been in the industry for more than a decade. Besides being a poet, a comedian and a master of ceremonies, Dube is also a writer who wrote two books titled ELupane and Ichibi lezinkondlo in 2021 and 2022 respectively. He is a multi award winner who won in the (1) United Africa for Economic Em-powernent (2) NAMA in 2015, 2021 and 2022 (3) Amaqhawanentamba Music Awards in 2021 and 2022 (4) Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards. Dube said this year's Awards will be on 12 August and he is a nominee. Dube believes in giving back to the community. He started a \"FAMI-LY TIME PROGRAM\" during the Covid-19 days. In the program on his Facebook page we see him help--ing the vulnerable school kids, we see him re- uniting families especially children who are in search of their parent/s and vice versa.OBERT DUBETHE AFRICAN POET APPEALS FOR LOCAL SUPPORT.....people from Matabelaland do not follow their home artists on social media plat-forms...... Article by Priscah NdlovuSATTVA BUSINESS CONSULTANCY,BYO -Registration OF PVT Ltd -Registration Of PBC -Registration Of Cooperative -Shelf Companies -PRAZ TAX SERVICES *Bank Tax Clearance.. *Tax Clearance *Tax Returns Services *VAT Registration *VAT Returns SECRETARIAL SERVICES *Change Of Directors *Change Of Address *Annual Returns MONTHLY & QUARTERLY SERVICES*Income Tax (QPD) *Payroll Services(PAYE) BOOKKEEPING SERVICES * Cash Flow Projections * Financial Statements Prepa-ration OTHER BUSINESS SER-VICES *Business/Shop licenses *Business Plans *Company Profile *Quick Books Installation Contact +263 772407302(BYO)

ON THE RISE!The Neighbour Magazine : How old are you? Khabo : I am 31 years old. The Neighbour Magazine : Where did you do your primary and secondary school? K : I did my primary school at GB3 primary in Filabusi. TNM : When did you start the music journey? K : I started my music journey in 2004 when I was in my primary level. TNM : How is the journey as of now? K : Now the journey is still continuing in interna-tional level. TNM : Where do you see yourself in 5 years in the music industry. K : I see our music in every corner of the world as it is my wish to spread this kind of music and our identity everywhere in the world. TNM : Are you married if so how many kids? K: Yes I am married with one child expecting a blessing again this year. TNM:When are you releasing the next album? K: Now we have the latest album called “Ngi-cel’elinye ithuba baba” it was released this year, so we are releasing another one early next year. TNM : What are the dates of your perfor-mances from now until December 2023, to be specific tell me about your schedule. K : Performance dates are as follows:05 August -Bulawayo (Wedding) 12 August -Mawabeni (Memorial) 13 August -Matopo (Birthday Celebration) 19 August -Felabusib(Family Gathering) 23 September -Live at Joburg Theatre (RSA) 29 September -Live at Victory Theatre (RSA) 16 October -Bulawayo Wedding 23 November -Bulawayo 03 December -Lobola 16 December -Live at Bulawayo Theatre 20 December -Wedding (Wedding) 24 December -Wedding (Bulawayo) 25 December -Family Gathering THE NEIGHBOUR MAGAZINE speaks to Khulekani “Khabo” Mnkandla the lead singer of Amaqaqa Music, a Bulawayo-based Scathamiya/Imbube group.



AMAQAQA MUSIC - IMBUBETNM :Any collaborations in the near future? K : Yes there are some coming collaborations with the likes of Andrea the Vocalist. TNM: What is it that you want to tell your followers and the people of Matabeleland in particular? K :I would like to say the deeper the roots the stronger the tree, therefore without the foundational support it is very hard to get exposure, let’s learn to appreciate the works of our own. TNM :Who inspired you? K :I was inspired by a group known as Ibutho El-ingcwele where there were two of my uncles, then I developed love of this music when I started knowing Ladysmith Black Mambazo. TNM :How many album’s do you have so far? K : Now we have 3 albums. TNM : Give me your favourite artist! K :My favourite artist is Giddies from Malawi . TNM :Lastly whom do you want to thank you? K :I would love to thank my father God Almighty for giving us strength to move forward for making our group excel like this and secondly our fans and helpers for believing in us , may the good Lord bless them TNM : How many members are in your group? K : The group has 9 members . TNM :Who is the founder of the group. K :Khulekani Khabo is the founder . TNM : Thank you K :Thank you so much well appreciated.AMAQAQA MUSIC Bookings :+263771903259THE NEIGHBOUR MAGAZINE speaks to Khulekani “Khabo” Mnkandla the lead singer of Amaqaqa Music, a Bulawayo-based Scathamiya/Imbube group.



Celebrating a remarkable three decades in the music indus-try, Jeys Marabini continues to push boundaries and embrace new opportunities. With an unwavering commitment to his fans, Jeys remains dedicated to delivering unforgettable performances through-out the city and beyond as he looks forward to the approach-ing year-end. “We are tirelessly working every day, diligently preparing to captivate our fans nationwide with exceptional music. That is our primary focus at the moment,” expressed Marabini enthusiastically. Born Majahawodwa Ndlovu, in Filabusi in 1971, and is the seventh child in a family of nine boys, he attended Dekezi Primary and Dekezi Secondary schools. His musical back-ground can be traced from secondary school, but it was not until 1991 at the age of 20 that he decided to become a pro-fessional musician forming a band called Comforting Broth-ers, which later changed its name to Imbizo. It was at this time that he assumed the name “Jeys Marabini”, presumably from the Marabi type of music he plays. Immediately after the establishment of Imbizo in Bulawayo, the gifted vocalist was soon approached by a representative of the group Sunduza Boys which had made a name in the City of Kings after they had seen his electrifying performance. Now as the lead vocalist of the group Jeys and the Sunduza Boys embarked on their Indian and United Kingdom tour which lasted for six months. The tour saw Jeys performing at some of the world’s biggest festivals like WOMAD (World of Music and Dance), LAMA-TREE, Glastonbury and Edinburgh festivals, to mention just a few. The Equator Company signed its first pro-motional deal with Albert Nyathi, who was entering the international arena for the first time. This was followed by the late Marshall Munhumumwe and the Four Brothers. Im-bizo and Siyaya Arts all from Zimbabwe also made their breakthrough into the interna-tional scene via the same route. After the successful world tour Jeys Marabi-ni came back home to take a well-deserved break before the formation of a 10-member band called Kozekulunge in 2002. The band has the following members: On lead vocals and acoustic guitar is the man himself Jeys Marabini, on bass guitar is Kevin Ndlovu, on lead guitar, Mthabisi Moyo, on drums, Trevor Mnaphi. There are three vocalists, Dumisani Nkomo, Faith Moyo and Fatwell Ncube, and on saxophone is Julius Ndoro. Jeys Marabini’s type of music is a fusion of afro-jazz, accapella, traditional and imbube music which are all a consolidation of sweet melodies from yesteryear Africa up until the present time, blended with modern instru-ments. He recorded his debut album “Emarabini” in 2002 and the video “Emarabini” was voted the Video of the Year at the Zimbabwe Music Awards the same year. Article by Kwanele KhumaloJEYSMARABINI....three decades in the music industry...“Emarabini” was voted the Video of the Year at the Zimbabwe Music Awards the same year.

The second album “Thuthukani Ngothando” (2005) did very well on the market with the video “Umuzikababa” nominated for Zima Awards as well. Jeys’ third album “Sounds of Today and Tomorrow” (2005) contained the hit song “Amalungelo”. He also did a DVD, “Live at Bulawayo Rainbow” that is currently on the market and also featured on Gramma Records video adverts on Zimbabwe Television and the South African channel Trade and Tourism. The fourth album, “Jeys Marabini One Time” (2008) sold like hot cakes with a video “Ezinangeni” appear-ing on the Zimbabwe Television musical programme Ezomgido. The album is a clear testimony of a musician whose limit is not even the sky. This explains why besides being a well-respected re-cording artiste, he is one of the rare breed of musicians capable of providing rare grooves and cosmopolitan types of music. Jeys performed alongside one of the world’s greatest like Peter Gabriel in the USA and some of South Africa’s renowned musicians like The Soul Brothers, Bheku-muzi Luthuli, Freddy Gwala, Platform One, Mzwakhe Mbuli and Jeff Maluleke in Polokwane “Artistes Against Xenophobia” in South Africa. Jeys has also performed with renowned artistes Shwi Nomtekhala, the King of Sungura Alick Macheso, Tongai Moyo and superstar Oliver Mtukudzi, to mention just a few. This has seen Jeys Marabini performing at national galas and festivals Umdala Wethu Gala, Heroesplush and Unity Gala held in Victoria Falls one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo, Mthwakazi Arts Festival, Bulawayo Agenda and the Zimbabwe Red Cross. Jeys’ fifth album, “Izenzo” (2010) was recorded at Khula Records in South Africa. The album fea-tures Nana Coyote of Stimela from South Africa and Zim’s Ndatshi Mkhize of the Mahlathini and Mahotela Queens fame of yesteryear. Jeys Marabini’s latest album, recorded in South Africa in late 2011 and released in June 2012. Songs from this sixth album are topping the charts in Zimbabwe. On the philanthropist side Jeys Marabini is doing community projects in the form of promoting and supporting the young and the old upcoming musicians like The Managers, Black Face, Ndatshi Mkhize and Thethelela Dube to record. The project seeks to promote Global Unity by communicating with the world through music. In September last year Jeys performed at Oliver Mtukudzi’s birthday concert, with some of Africa’s best musicians such as Ringo Madlingozi, Judith Sephuma and others. In 2012 Jeys Marabini attended Roots Music from Africa, a festival held annually in Vienna, Austria. He was backed by the internationally acclaimed Insingizi band. Indeed, the future of music in Bulawayo is guaran-teed if people like Jeys Marabini remain there. He is currently the pride of Bulawayo in music circles. What has happened in the past is that many Bu-lawayo musicians have fled the city and gone to Harare, South Africa and overseas, thus depriving the City of Kings much deserved entertainment.In 2012 Jeys Marabini at-tended Roots Music from Africa, a festival held an-nually in Vienna, Austria.........Jeys performed at Oliver Mtukudzi’s birthday concert, with some of Africa’s best musicians such as Ringo Madlingozi........



Her name is Nonduduzo Ncube, an author, her craft is so current and encouraging. She uses platforms such as Twitter and Ins-tagram to engage the readers and followers about her work, Nonduduzo says she gets encouragement, feedback and inspiration through engaging them. “Lately I started a strategy of street vending where I display my books on the streets of Bu-lawayo. This has been a quite effective method which I intend to keep doing, I sell on the streets every Saturday so far”. She emphasized by saying the most important leadership qualities of an entrepreneur are consistency, humility, kindness and discipline. She went further and said entrepreneurship is a process so patience is also virtue. “ It is im-portant for an individual to know that success does not come over night “ so she said.“There are procedures and steps which must be diligently followed in the entrepreneurship journey” she alluded. She admires people like Phathisa Nyathi , Raisedon Baya and Nomace-bo Ncube she said she would not be where she is without them. Her closing remarks were “ upcoming entre-preneurs need to understand that discipline is the main ingredient followed by consistence commitment and determination. Passion alone can not guarantee success. No one owes you anything, so stop being entitled and work towards your goals”. Article by : Stanley NyathiLEADER-SHIP“...I started a strategy of street vending where I display my books on the streets of Bulawayo...”

MFANAKAJOBEWith one album to his belt he is raring to go!MfanakaJobe : How old are you? The Neighbour : I am 32 years The Neighbour : Where did you do your primary and high school? MfanakaJobe: Did my Primary at Mbaulo Primary and high school at Mbaulo Secondary. The Neighbour : When did you start your music journey? MfanakaJobe : I started 2019. The Neighbour : How is the journey as of now? MfanakaJobe : Kuyazameka khona noma kubuye kubenzi-ma kulendima kodwa kuyazameka kancane. The Neighbour : Where do you see yourself in 5 years in the music industry. MfanakaJobe : Ngokubona kwami langendlela engizimisele ngakhona ngizabe sengiphezulu impela Abantu abanengi sebengazi. The Neighbour : Are you married if so how many kids? MfanakaJobe : Yes I am married with one child. The Neighbour : When are you releasing your next album? MfanakaJobe : Ngizokhipha iEP around 8 September 2023. The Neighbour : What are the dates of your performances from now until December 2023 to be specific tell me about your schedule? MfanakaJobe : Asikaqhatshwa kakhulu sisayidinga imcim-bi : 09 August -Yilapho esimenywe khona eBerea Park. The Neighbour : Any collaborations in the near future? MfanakaJobe : Okwamanje ayikabikhona ingoma engingayicula lomunye umculi kodwa banengi engingacula labo . The Neighbour What is it that you want to tell your followers and the people of Matebeleland in particular? MfanakaJobe : Ngithi abantu bakithi abalinde okukhulu kakhulu emculweni kunen-gi okuhle engibathembisa khona lokuthi isizwe siqhubeke sibambene. The Neighbour :Who inspired you? MfanakaJobe : Umculi owangenza ngayithanda lento ngumfoka Molo uBhekumuzi.

The Neighbour : How many album’s do you have so far? MfanakaJobe : For now ngile album eyodwa. The Neighbour : Give me your favourite artist! MfanakaJobe : Ngu Mgqumeni. The Neighbour : Lastly whom do you want to thank you? MfanakaJobe : Ngithanda ukubonga abalandeli bami ngokunginikeza ithuba lodadewethu uMildred Mase-ko iNkosi imandisele, labo bonke abaseduze lalaba abangikhuthazayo zonke izikhathi, Ngiyabonga .Ngithanda ukubonga abalandeli lani ngokunginikeza ithuba lodadewethu uMildred Maseko iNkosi imandisele, labo bonke abaseduze lalaba abangikhuthazayo zonke izikhathi

The Neighbour Magazine : How old are you? Bongani Mncube : I am 46 years . TNM:When did you start the journey? BM : Started writing 2004. TNM:How is the journey as of now? BM: So far it’s good we manage to write books which are used in schools . TNM:Where do you see yourself in 5 years in the Arts industry? BM: In 5 years time I will not be active, I think I have done enough. TNM: Are you married if so how many kids? BM :Yes I am married with one boy aged 15. TNM : When are you releasing the next album? BM : I will not publish but will be releasing my poetry album on the 5th of August at Booysens Hotel. TNM : What are the dates of your performances from now until December 2023 to be specific tell me about your schedule? BM : From now to December will be promoting my poet-ry album. TNM : What is it that you want to tell your followers and the people of Matabeleland in particular? BM : People of Matabeleland must unite they must stop dividing themselves because of politicsTNM : How many books do you have so far? BM : I have written 2 books so far. TNM : Give me your favourite writers! BM : My favourite writer is N.S Sigogo, George Orwell. TNM : Lastly whom do you want to thank you? BM: I want to thank everyone who supported me through my journey of Activism and Arts specifically the people of Mthwakazi/Bukalanga/Matabeleland. TNM : Thank you!PROTESTPOETAuthor and Poet Bongani Mncubewill be releasing his latest poetryalbum.

She embraces vulnerability She is always on the move She knows where she is going She displays integrity She helps others develop She knows how to inspire She has a clean leadership The list is endless But above all, so many count on her,She is Buhlebenkosi Ncube.Article by Priscah NdlovuHailing from Plumtree rurals, where she went to Mangwe Primary School and Ihlathi High School in Bulawayo for her Secondary education, Buhle is one of the few that managed to make something out of nothing. Despite having a deep rural background, Buhle is making a difference through sports, football to be more precisely, in her community. Driven by the passion to make a differ-ence, in 2020 at a young age of 28, she formed an organization called Sport-grind. The organization impacted many underprivileged members of the society in Bulawayo, Binga and Mangwe through help. The fact that she impacts lives through football inspires a lot of people and makes her a true leader. Heroin Buhle is also a giver. She is paying school fees for four female minors in Mangwe and one in Bulawayo. She is also mentoring a young female soc-cer player that she spotted in Gwanda. Speaking to this publication, Buhle says, “Sports is empowering. It’s participation offers an opportunity to build self esteem especially to girl child, courage and self-efficacy. It is a place to understand yourself better. It is a place where you get to understand yourself and life better. Sports en-courages to take initiative, raise voice and attempts things that you never thought were possible!”She continues to say, “When community members see girls achieve in sports they probably recognize girls potential to achieve in other do-mains. Sports is a powerful tool and platform to strengthen social ties, networks, engage the community and promote a positive message.We therefore ought to take sports as a career not a hobby, or just a mere activity especially for girls”.Women in football aims to improve women’s presentation at all levels of the game by challenging discrimination and lobbying for change in the sports industry, and eliminate negative attitudes towards women work-ing in football. MEET BUHLEA FOOTBALL JUNKIEShe lives and eats footballCUTTING AND EDGING BOARDS FITTED KITCHENSFITTED WARDROBESFITTED TV CABINETSHOP FITTINGOur SERVICESCall: 082 068 3683Call: 081 462 3760Email: [email protected]: No 9 west Turffontein road,�Turffontein�jhb



THE MANOF MANY TALENTSMusician, Financial planner,film-maker and fashion designerMpilo Hospital in Bulawayo wel-comed Stanley Nyathi, a highly versatile individual who needs no introduction on the streets of Bulawayo. He has embarked on an impressive career journey.Love affair with music began in 2019 and has made significant waves with hit songs like “iTeam Yezwe lonke.” Currently, Nyathi’s music is so captivating that nightclubs and sports bars remain open until the following morning, with people vowing to dance to his latest hit song titled “Umalume.” The song has even made to Sky Metro’s top 20 and played every Saturdays.Like many local artists, Nyathi is concerned about the lack of sup-port for local music. Unfortunately, local music often goes unnoticed by many people, undermining the tremendous efforts put in by local artists. “Many people don’t take local music seriously because a large number of Zimbabweans are living outside the country. For a long time, people have been exposed to South African music. This is mainly due to poor marketing and insufficient invest-ment in our own music,” said Nyathi. In addition to being a musi-cian,Nyathi is Financial Planner by profession holding a diploma in financial planning. He began his educational journey at Ingwengwe & Nkayi Primary School before completing his secondary education at Tohwe & St Bernard Secondary respectively. From a young age, Nyathi demon-strated his entrepreneurial skills by establishing his clothing label, “Stunning Clothing,” in 2016. The label has thrived for the past 7 years, Nyathi aspires to grow even bigger. Driven by success, Nyathi has also ventured into the media industry. He owns a filming company called Stan-ley Media, specializing in filming, editing, graphic design, and technol-ogy.Exploring various markets and proj-ects has been a key factor in Nyathi’s success. The man of many talents now has his sights set on launching a certain massive business in January 2024. Since his youth, Nyathi’s primary goal has been to give back to the community. Through his various endeavors, he has been commended for creating job opportunities for many people over the years. Nyathi’s journey is far from over, and he continues to strive for greater accomplishments in his life.



The words, “it’s over!” from her ex-boyfriend didn’t stop her brand Indoni styles from growing. Sakhile is a young woman aged 39, born in Gwelutshe-na at Nkayi District, Mata-beleland North and currently based in South Africa. She was introduced into the clothing Industry by her now ex-boyfriend who used to be her colleague. “I was introduced to this clothing industry by some-one I dated many years ago, when we met; I was a cashier at Steers, he got attracted by my unique sense of style I guess. I was always pas-sionate about fashion” ,said Sakhile. “We started a business brand together called Peu, however, things didn’t work out between us and I continued with my fashion journey”. She said that separation was a blessing in disguise as she went on to partner with a well known designer. “After the break -up, l partnered with my ex-boyfriend’s friend who is now a well known design-er, he inspired me to start my own business”. Ms Sakhile went on to open her own brand called, “Indoni Styles”, around the year 2016. She says it was very stressful at first because of the challenges that she encoun-tered along the way of growing and promoting her own brand. “It has been a bumpy ride, start-ing and managing my own brand, I lost money, opened a shop and lost the shop as well as everything, running a business for someone who was already established was easy because all systems where in ness works for me not the other ness works for me not the other place and running my own busi-ness was a huge challenge because hard”, said Ms Sakhile. hard”, said Ms Sakhile. I didn’t have any business back-ground so I ended up making a lot of mistakes” added Ms Sakhile. accomodates everyone, with accomodates everyone, with After facing all these trials and tribulations Ms Sakhile Trace Ndlovu did not stop rather she continued with her brand and now she is a proud brand ambas-sador as a woman. “I want to make sure the busi-“I wan t to ma ke sure the bu si-way ,I want to delegate not work way ,I wan t to delegate not wo rk Indonistyles is a brand that Indonis tyles is a brand th a t unique products and great unique pr o ducts and gr e a t quality. “We want to see more q u a lity. “We wan t to see mo re people wearing Indonistyles p e o ple we a ring Indonis tyles branded clothing just not for branded clothing ju st not fo r functions but as everyday func tions but as every d ay wear”, said Ms Sakhilew e a r ”, said Ms SakhileArticle by Minenhle TshumaA r ticle by Minenhle Ts humaDISAPPOINTMENTTURNED INTO A MEGACLOTHING BRANDOwner of Indoni Styles started from the bottom





AMALALANDAWONYESA based Maskandi music duo tell-all about their music journey and their rootsThe Neighbour: What Is Your Name? Lesley Mehluli :My name is Lesley Mehluli Sibasa, am 34 years old. The Neighbour :Where did you do your primary and secondary school? Lesley Mehluli : I did my primary level at Singwango Pri-mary and secondary at Singwango Secondary , ngasuka sengiku form 3 ngayo qedelela eLupane. TN:When did you start the music journey? LM:I started my music journey at primary school, I was doing Isichathamiya and Inkondlo (Poems), I think I was doing grade 4. My primary teacher who is now the head of primary school, uMrs Magagula and the late uMr Nkomo are the ones who discovered my talent.Then to record uMaskandi we started 2021, ekuqaleni besihlabela ingoma zeGospel nezeMitshado together with my broth-ers engisabambe nabo namanje. TN:How is the journey as of now? LM: Eish it’s not easy especially on this genre, sicula um-culo wesintu ngoba nathi singabantu besintwini kodwa abantu bakithi abayizwisisi kahle lento osekuze besho nokuthi sizenza amaZulu ekubeni umculo woMaskan-di ungaqalanga manje eZimbabwe wawuvele ukhona ngiyakhumbula kahle abo John White, obaba uLovemore Majaivana babecula wona kanye lomculo wesintu.TN:Where do you see yourself in 5 years in the music industry? LM:Isifiso sami siyimpumelelo nje kulomculo, ngiyafisa nje ukuzibona nami sengikhule ngokwanele especially kuma Live performances, ngikwazi nokwenza iLive show ethi Amalalandawonye nje qha. TN:Are you married if so how many kids? LM :Yes nginonkosikazi nabantwana ababili, umtshado ngicabanga usazowuzwa kungekudala.



TN:When are you releasing your next album? LM :Our next album will be out in September, welcoming summer time ngokuba thokozisa abantu bakithi. TN:What are the dates of your performances from now until December 2023? LM: Eish it’s tough , unfortunately we are not getting any bookings so far, but sigcine ukuqhash-wa last year lonyaka sibusy nje ngale album, who knows maybe yiyo ezosivulela amathuba ngoba sisebenza kuyo ngokuzikhandla. TN:Any collaborations in the near future? LM :Luselude uhambo ngeke sithi yebo loba cha, kodwa esingakutsho yikuthi Amalalandawonye yiqembu labantu njalo singasebenzisana nanoma yimuphi umculi so long lokho kuyikujabulisa abathandi bomculo wethu, njalo siyabathanda bonke abantu akekho loyedwa esiyisitha laye. TN: What is it that you want to tell your follow-ers and the people of Matabeleland in particular? LM:Kubathandi labalandeli bomculo wethu, abangane bethu, zihlobo zethu sisafika endimeni kaMaskandi sicela lisamukele lisinikeze uthan-do njalo lisibonise la elifisa sikhuphuke khona. Amalalandawonye Maskandi Group ayatholakala for performances noma nini, noma yikuphi nge-nani elihle nje, sicela abantu bakithi abavula ama businesses, imizi noma ama festival lingasitshiyi ngaphandle siyiqembu elaziyo lenzani ku-stage, you can go to our Facebook page Amalalan-dawonye or YouTube, Instagram and view our performances. TN:Who inspired you? LM : I was inspired by umdala wami uMr Jeys Marabini lamanje inkani yami ngithi so long ngi-nomdala nje . TN:How many album’s do you have ? LM : We have 2 albums, we are working on the 3rd one which will be out by month end of Sep-tember this year.TN:Give me your favourite artist! LM: My favourite artist are Jeys Marabini, uZinja Ziyamluma, uMdumazi, Igcokama Elisha, Mfana kaJobe, Amaqaqa, leNsimbi ZeZhwane noma nje koGodlwayo uMaskandi awuzange ubekhona nje siwuqala manje sesibadala. TN: Lastly whom do you want to thank you? LM:I would like to thank Qhubekani Sibasa and Alfred Mthunzi, Mlaleli Frans Sibasa, Pastor F Mlaga, Dr Nkosi Dube, Mkhikozisa Tshuma, Goodman Siziba, Mbongeni Msimanga & Mil-dred Maseko..guys without you angazi ngabe sikuphi so far but with you guys lamanje simile nje sisentabeni, thanks for your support, we real appreciate it, sicwebezela nje yin. TN:What is the full name of your group? LM : Amalalandawonye Maskandi Music Group. TN: How many members are in your group? LM:We are only two it’s Lesley Mehluli Sibasa and Godfrey Izwelithobile Mthunzi.TN:Who is the founder of this amazing group? LM : Ukucula sakuqala ePrimary School sicula Isichathamiya abafowethu abadala okungu God-frey Mthunzi no Qhubekani Mthunzi bafika eGoli baqhubeka nje ngeGospel nangengoma zemitsha-do , mina ngisafunda isikolo then ngathi ngifika eGoli sasesibonisana ukuthi abafowethu ngoba singabesintwini we can also do umculo wesintu sasesisithi kungcono ubhudi omdala esale ngapha kuGospel esizibiza khona ngama KMMG, Abafa-na BakaKhumbula Mthunzi Music Group, thina saba ngapha kUMaskandi sazibiza Amalalan-dawonye. TN:Thank you so much. LM: Siyabonga kakhulu lathi.



BOSSOBEST PLAYER & DEFENDER FOR JULY 2023Despite the noticeable disturbances encountered during the week eleven of the Premier Soccer League games that put the proceedings of the games in halt due to the worry of National Sports Stadium having to host games from Thursday to Monday in a block, fearing for inconveniences and deterioration of the stadium, we have seen games being resumed earlier on July 2023 with Highlanders Football Club returning displaying good football after the unexpect-ed break. This has brought happiness to fans and continuity of staunch and ardent support to the most supported Black and White team, Amahlolanyama. “ITeam yezwe lonke”, as Highlanders is affectionately known by being supported by fans from all over the coun-try is blessed to have players like Ariel Sibanda(the Cap-tain), Peter Muduhwa (best Defender),Mbongeni Ndlovu as well as Melikhaya Ncube who is Bosso’s top goal scorer with 3 goals so far.Taking a glance on the team’s best defender of the month July, Peter Muduhwa who was born on 11th of August 1993 and grew up in Pumula Old koBulawayo, draws the fans attention by his jovial energy and providing solid defense in the team as the best and dedicated Center-back, always motivated to save the team from losing matches. He did his primary education at Godlwayo Primary School in the year 2000-2006, and further proceeded to Pumula High School to do his Secondary level. Highlander’s greatest defender who’s also known for his aggressive play, Peter Muduhwa is happily married with two sons in the union, he is a family man who loves fishing in his free time. “Growing up, I always dreamt of playing for Highlanders Football Club and it was a dream that came true!”, says Muduhwa. Considering the 17 games played without a loss yet, Muduhwa has appeared in the starting eleven team for Bosso and he has managed to deliver good defensive skills in all the games. Muduhwa said he is motivated by his favourite soccer player, Sergio Ramos Garcia a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a center-back. Asked to share a word with the Highlanders fans Muduhwa said, “ Let us(fans) come in multitudes and support High-landers and with such unwavering support the team can win in every game!”© Nonsikelelo Moyo