Tuesday, 19 March 2013

ZAA 2012 Fashion Highlights

ZAA 2012 ,  was most definitely a night to remember in Zimbabwean fashion history.  Men rocked tuxedos and bow ties and some in tuxedo and tie combinations. Ladies wore African designs, long gowns and shorter ones.  Bold colours, pastels,  prints, and black and white all featured. Zimbabweans pulled out all the stops on the red carpet that night. If you are a Zimbabwean fashionista, this was one night not to be missed.


Chipo Chung (above left) made us green with envy in an embellished top half v-neck dress by UK-based designer, Adele Kaseke of Curvyswan. She finished off this ensemble with a swept back pixie cut. 

Viola Ncube (above right), winner of The Female Entrepreneur of the Year award glammed it up in a white studded dress by Versace for H&M, accessorised with a green chiffon scarf down her left shoulder. her legs looked to-die-for in the green-shimmered 6 inch heels.


Conrad Mwanza,the founder of ZAA looked very dapper in a tuxedo that he spiced up with a polka dot bow-tie and pocket square. To compliment his ensemble, his wife Aisha Guest wore an Afro print green and white dress. A best dress nominee.

 A red one shoulder dress, with a side ruffle and embellishment worn by the gorgeous,  Charlene Mukuzvazva, who won the Event and Promoter of The Year award was definitely a winner. She complimented this ensemble with a two-toned, side swept hair-do. Charlene, you are on our best dressed list.

 Tawanda Chiwira,  the two- time Olympian, dressed to impress in a three-piece tuxedo. The black blazer and white shirt combined with the polka dot tie made the whole ensemble pop against his skin tone. He was accompanied by his stylist pregnant wife, El Cee Chic, who styled him on the night. She wore an orange-red ruched top-half grecian-style dress, glammed up by the short bob. This couple looked di-vine.


Shingai Shonhiwa (above left) dressed like a star in a very fashion-forward short bustier  pvc-leather dress with a braided up-do





Cynthia Hungwe showed up in her own design, looking tre chic, wearing. a tribal print skirt and bow-tie, topped off with a black blazer. Her hair was worn in a cool pompadour. She looked very original.




Dennis Mawazi, winner of The Company of the Year Award looked very elegant in his tuxedo, he finished this look off with a red bow-tie.




 Blackarmoor fashion designer of the year Gray Rwangah did not disappoint in a grey tux worn with a wine-red bow-tie, and a dapper cap



There were many other guests who were dressed up to the nines. This undoubtedly was one night not to under dress. Let's see what the fashion future holds for ZAA 2013. Can't wait.

2013 is going to be a bigger and better event... Look-out for fashion advice and tips in the next couple of weeks all in time for this years awards event on Saturday 20th of April 2013

Friday, 4 May 2012

Zimbabwe Achievers' photostream

winners plaqueDSCF3964DSCF3965 - Copyzimnet RadioZimAchievers102Viola Ncube
winners1Betina Sibandawinners plaqueMarjorie Ngwenyawinners 2Vicky Nkomo
Tinayeshirly1shirlyRed Carpet11Red carpet8red carpet7
red carpet6red carpet5red carpet2red carpet0red carpet0.1red carpet

The ZAA 2012 WINNERS



Special Category

Academic Award – Dr. Winston Mano
Lifetime Achievement Award – Mr Vuli Mkandla
Chairman’s Honorary Award – Strive Masiyiwa
Conservation Award – The Zambezi Society
Tourism Award – Wild Zambezi
Outstanding Achievement – Marjorie Ngwonya
Young Achievers Award – Nyasha Matonhodze
Friends of Zimbabwe Award – Prof. Terry Ranger
People’s Choice Award – Betina Sibanda

Business

Female Entrepreneur of the Year – Viola Ncube
Male Entrepreneur of the Year – Dr. Charles Mazhude
Company of the Year – Renaissance Personnel
Business Innovation of the Year – Tinaye Munonyara

Sports and Culture


Fashion Designer of the Year – Haranga Afrik Klodz
Urban Fashion Design – Blackarmoor
Event Promoter of the Year – Fashion Gives Back
International Sports Personality – Kirsty Coventry
Personality of the Year – Glorianne Francis

Community

Community Organisation of the Year – Positive Youth Programs
Community Champion of the Year – Nyasha Gwatidzo

Media

Journalist of the Year goes – Lance Guma
Media House of the Year – New Zimbabwe
Radio Station of the Year – Zimnet Radio
Radio presenter of the Year – Vickie Storm

Music

Male Artist of the Year – Bruno ‘Money B’ Mukuze
Female Artist of the Year – Cynthia Mare
Gospel Artist of the Year – Jane Doka

DJ of the Year - Andy Blixx
Video of the Year – All Stars, “Just Wanna Dance”

Friday, 20 April 2012

Zimbabwe Achievers Award: Supporting five charities in 2012.



Posted by Vanessa Hobson Charity Co-ordinator 

“munhu munhu nekuda kwevanhu” “Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu”
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can all do small things with great love” (Mother Teresa) and that is exactly what the five charities the Zimbabwean Achievers Awards (ZAA) are supporting this year, are each doing, in their individual ways.

Click to Donate or TEXT ZAAF90 & Amount eg £1 to 70070




The African Baobab Foundation



The African Baobab Foundation was founded in 2008, and aims to enable and empower marginalised people worldwide through provision of holistic services including healthcare, education, employment, and also helping people understand what Conservation and Tourism is all about and how it impacts our overall well being. Our key specialisation is in provision of full range of support services to disabled people to all ages. Our support services are need based, efficient and timely. People with disabilities have generally poorer health, lower education achievements, fewer economic opportunities and higher rates of poverty than people without disabilities. This is largely due to the lack of services available to them and the many obstacles they face in their everyday lives. http://www.africanbaobabfoundation.org/




Girl-Child Network Worldwide
It is oft quoted that “if you educate a girl, you educate a nation” and Betty Makoni is aiming to empower and educate the world – one girl at a time. “From our lived experiences, we have so many practical ways to support the empowerment of girls in the home, school, and community so that what happened to us will never happen to women and girls again. We want a new breed of girl who will walk in the fullness of her potential” 



Vimba
Vimba which translates to mean ‘hope’ in the native Zimbabwean language Shona was established in 2007, registered in the UK in 2008 and has grown considerably from donating bags of food and clothes to running three established feeding and education centres in Zimbabwe and have recently partnered with an AIDS orphanage.
http://www.vimba.co.uk/



Ponayi
“My name is Leoba; I am the founder of Ponayi. I am a mother of four of Southern African origin living here in the UK.  My journey to this point began a few years ago when I was diagnosed with breast cancer which had a devastating effect on my family.  I found it very hard to express myself to all those involved in my health care, including my own GP due to various cultural beliefs and hurdles.  My story has a happy ending, I was one of the lucky ones and I beat my illness. My journey to recovery was what made me think of setting up a charity which would support people like myself and help them through difficult times.”
www.ponayi.org.uk



Save the Rhino
More than 150 rhinos have been killed in South Africa this year, nearly half the amount that were killed in the whole of 2010. Need we say more…
http://www.savetherhino.org/




It is sometimes easy to feel overwhelmed by how much work there is still left to be done to erase poverty, and abuse and to help all those that need our help. But the important thing to remember is that if we all play a very small part, a few hours volunteering a month, £1 and £2 donations by text, by running a marathon for a charity, or holding a cake sale and donating the profits we can, and we will achieve great things…together.

“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”
Mother Teresa



Wednesday, 18 April 2012

What to wear for Zim Achievers 2012

With only 10 days to go to the much awaited Awards Ceremony, I hope you are all thinking about what you are going to wear for the event. FashionPolice999 is always at hand with suggestions and advice on what to wear. Here are my thoughts on what makes a great outfit:








Advice:
-For the Ladies, Know your body shape, wear something that will be flattering on your body


- Guy's wear a suit that fits you properly please. i.e JAMES BOND!!
- Coast, Debenhams, House of Fraser, Monsoon, Topman, Moss Bros, Burton's have a wide range of options with nice dresses, suits, shirts etc
- Don't leave it to the very last minute to go out shopping, otherwise you will just settle for something ok when you could have looked WOW.
- A nice hairdo can make or break a red carpet look, make sure your hair is on point.



What not to wear
-LADIES, This is not a regular night out at your favorite Club, Please don't embarrass me by wearing small Short dresses as if you are going to  club event
-GUYS, NO Jeans Please. When I Say James Bond I mean Suit & Tie.




All I ask for is for people to make an effort. How many times does one get the opportunity to go to an awards ceremony where you can get dolled up and look fabulous? This is the opportunity to get out that outfit you get out for a wedding or one you have  been keeping since your prom. It's time we put Zimbabwe on the Map, I am very excited and surely hope I'm not the only one.


Remember only 10 Days to go, If you haven't already, Get your ticket on the Zim Achievers Website http://www.zimachievers.com/tickets and continue to vote online till the 20th of April for your favourite nominees


See you on the 28th.


FashionPolice999

Sunday, 15 April 2012

Competition Winners

Born out of a simple vision, The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards is an event that seeks to recognise and honour Zimbabweans who have pushed the limits against all odds to raise the Zimbabwean flag high, 
Hosted by the renowned Zimbabwean actress Chipo Chung, famed for roles on TV series such as Camelot and Dr Who, the second edition of Zimbabwe Achievers Awards will take place at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel on Saturday 28 April and promises to be a star-studded evening of celebration for the Zimbabwean community in the UK.
Tickets and competition prizes are available for purchase on the ZAA website where you can also view and vote for nominees in diverse categories. See www.zimachievers.com

Congratulations to Margaret Gwatirisa who went to collect her prize at Moneygram offices in London,  on the Picture Margaret Gwatirisa and Moneygram's Gabi Cross 


Congratulations to Tawanda Blessing Mukada who went to collect his prize at the Econet Offices in London, On the picture Tawanda and Econet CEO Margo Signorini 





Wednesday, 11 April 2012

Econet Mobile UK Named Co-Sponsor for Zimbabwe Achievers Awards


Econet Mobile UK Named Co-Sponsor for Zimbabwe Achievers Awards
Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards has announced Econet Mobile UK, a subsidiary of Econet Wireless International, one of Africa’s largest telecommunications operators, as a co-sponsor for the second edition of the prestigious event scheduled for Saturday, 28 April 2012."Econet Mobile UK is proud to support The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards for a second year running in a bid to recognise those in the diaspora who are accomplishing great things and also playing a critical role in changing lives back home.
This is in line with Econet’s broad strategy for social and community investment. It is through programs like these, that Econet supports a diverse range of charitable causes, which include children orphaned by AIDS/HIV, church organisations, as well as an annual scholarship program that provides diversified assistance to students said CEO, Marco Signorini of the sponsorship.


Econet's company slogan is 'Inspired to Change the World’; this is a company that Zimbabweans, and Africa as a whole, should be proud of.  We welcome Econet as a co-sponsor not only as a company that shares the same ethos as the ZAAs, that of celebrating achievements and giving back to the community but more importantly as a Zimbabwean brand. The UK ethnic calling card and prepaid SIM market is riddled with products NOT giving the customer what they pay for. We urge all Zimbabweans, and Africans at large to embrace Econet Mobile as one of our own in the UK and a brand which delivers 'class A service' without any hidden charges giving it’s customers value for their pound, said Conrad Mwanza, the CEO of Zimbabwe Achievers Awards.  
Hosted by the renowned Zimbabwean actress Chipo Chung, famed for roles on TV series such as Camelot and Dr Who, the second edition of Zimbabwe Achievers Awards will take place at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel on Saturday 28 April and promises to be a star-studded evening of celebration for the Zimbabwean community in the UK.

Tickets and competition prizes are available for purchase on the ZAA website where you can also view and vote for nominees in diverse categories. See www.zimachievers.com