This game is like one on one soccer which you are only allowed to make contact once with ball for each turn. Teams can have one or two players depending on the size of the playing area. With each team protection
Objective
It is usually the first to 3 or 5 goals wins. The one who is beaten is knocked out and the next challenger comes in.
Raka Raka is a game of elimination where you have two teams where X represents one team and the dot [O] the opposition. It can be played by an even number of players from four upwards.
A ball game similar to cricket in concept where you have two teams, ‘X’ represents one team and the dots [C] are the opposition. It can be played by an even number of players from four upwards. The more the merrier.
This was a general knowledge game which also tested the players’ reflexes. This game consisted of a large circle with a smaller circle in the middle. The bigger circle is divided into segments [pizza like] which corresponds with the number of players.
Growing up in the 90s in Zimbabwe children had to find alternative means of entertainment. Today the youth have so much at their disposal: unlimited TV programming, internet, toys, and Play Station. Unfortunately with so many choices of entertainment at their disposal, today’s youth are not required to be creative and resourceful and tend to develop antisocial behavior induced by extended periods of isolation. In our time, one had to improvise toys, using bricks as cars and making wire cars.
The reason for most of these myths was to teach and warn against certain practices which may have been detrimental especially to children or were just bad manners. Unfortunately they became engrained in the minds and created superstitions which still hold some captive to this day.
(1) If you bite your button while a biker was speeding down the road he will fall off his bike.
(2) If you see an Albino you must bite your button else you will have Albino children.
It is an unequivocal fact that Zimbabwean television producers endeavor to up their game where television production is concerned, moreso, as there is an endless pool of inspiration for stories. However, the current state of limbo of the Zimbabwean TV industry casts a forlorn shadow compared to the runaway success of legends like Safirio Madzikatire who have proven to be a difficult act to follow thus far, despite the many riveting scripts on the table.
But it is about a heart set towards the development, growth and improvement of his nation, and a commitment towards–in his own lifetime to contribute to the well being of a people and the betterment of his nation and society.
Can you give some insight as to the playing opportunities for those who haven't broken into the franchise system? - Ming
Despite this year’s HIFA theme being titled engage, nothing could be further from the stated objective. The low audience turnout and entertainers didn’t help matters. The billed acts were barely known in Zimbabwe. However, with POVO’s debut at HIFA, the intention was to make our stand as engaging as possible. The main purpose of the stand was to market the POVO brand, generate traffic to the website, and encourage more people to contribute to it. The T-shirts on sale generated a lot of interest and rave reviews from both local and international visitors to the stand.
