City Scenery and Fashion.

K. Chaks Photography and Chic Street Photoshoot.

The City of Harare has never looked so good and its all credit given to Chic Street and K. Chaks photography for a remarkable shoot that showcases Harare is a different light. I could not pass out the opportunity of writing about this remarkable venture.

 Chic Street is a boutique that has Zimbabwean made clothes readily available on-line and in-store at Travel Plaza. Get directions from their Facebook page HERE or visit their website .
Also visit K. Chaks Photography Page for more info and a look at more of his remarkable work. FACEBOOK. 

Now you can enjoy the view with some stunning fashion pieces you should consider :).

Photo Credit: K. Chaks photography
Clothes: Chic Street.

#WorldPressFreedomDay Where does Zimbabwe stand.

Today is World Press Freedom Day, a day set aside to advocate for freedom of press around the world. This is a much cherished cause in the face of increased restricted media around the world. According to the Freedom House report, restrictions on freedom of press has increased with 65 countries (32%) without freedom of press and 71 countries (36%) Partly free. You can view the rating map HERE.

 Zimbabwe is among the restricted countries according to the  2014 report from Freedom house, clearly indicating our status as "not free" . Our freedom rating is placed at 5.5 (1 being free and 7 being restricted). You can view the report now.

 Many have taken to social media to express the lack of freedom of press in Zimbabwe. Below is one picture from daily news that stands out!

Most media outlets are state owned and restrict many journalists from reporting their truth that is, facts that inform the public and do not mislead them. Some tweets are of Zimbabweans praising the few journalists that continue to work to bring the truth to the public despite the conditions they face.

 It is clear that there is still alot to be done to improve freedom of press in Zimbabwe.Journalists have an obligation to the public to report the truth and that obligation cannot be taken away. Hopefully this will improve in the near future.

HIFA OPENING SHOW

The opening Show for the Harare International Festival of Arts was epic to say the least and this was evident by the massive turnout at the show.

Mokoomba group showed a lively energy and had the audience hyped and feeling the music. You could not help but dance and join in on the fun.

The  dance group’s  danced the night away and left the crowd in awe with their unique moves.

Accordionist Magda played some beautiful sounds that had everyone singing along. 

The show closed with breathtaking fireworks that left the crowd anticipating for more.

There is a lot more to come in the next few days of ART that ARTICULATES  and this opening show defiantly set the tone for a successful festival!