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Efficient Paypal alternative(s) required for Zimbabwe and Africa to benefit from ecommerce transactions
As the Zimbabwean economy continues on a downward spiral, conducting business in the country has not been getting any easier. There is high unemployment in the country, the cost of conducting business is high and there is low liquidity within the financial sector. The Central bank’s capacity to influence money supply is very limited since it cannot print money…
My first month in stone sculpting (An overview of stone sculpturing in Zimbabwe)
If someone is to ask me what I think of stone sculptures from Zimbabwe, I would say “Educative, inspiring, amazing and creative”, all wrapped up in one place. I would like to think it all started in the stone-age era and unknown to the founders of stone carving, the art form has grown and continued…
My introduction to stone sculpting in Zimbabwe
Whenever someone said art, the first thing that came to my mind was a pencil, a paper , paint and brushes. Thanks to my brother Taurai Matereke from the Chitungwiza Arts Center, I was introduced to the art of stone sculpting done using our own natural stones. Stone sculptures are just amazing to say the…
Zimbabwean Bank Service Fees hindering money supply within the formal banking economy
I remember my first bank account was a Kiddy Bank account with the then Zimbank. This was around 1992 when I was still in Primary school. My father helped me to open the account on my birthday because he wanted me to learn early how to save and manage money. Eventually I forgot about it as…
How to take care of your stone sculpture (Stone Sculpture Restorations)
As part of the last artistic production process, stone sculptures are polished at times with usually floor wax to give that shinny gloss finish. With time the sculpture begins to lose its shine and have scratches if poorly handled. This process is natural and inevitable. It is even faster if the sculpture is outdoors and…
Make a difference, give a helping hand
If giving was not hard everyone would be doing it. I have discovered that the secret of happiness is to count your blessings especially during festivities such as this season. Everyone has a resource to give and to bless the next person. A warm smile, a please or a thank you, a gift, a meal…
Merry Christmas
“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie. This Christmas we draw inspiration from the Wise Men who direct our focus on the Saviour. We set our eyes on things above, where God is. We draw closer to Jesus. May we be like the Wise…
Looking back at 2015 our Year of Rebirth
Unlike all the other years, this year we wanted to take AVAC Arts to a higher level than ever before. This year there were to be no reservations in trying to sale art. We restructured and re-branded the business. We redesigned the website and changed our company logo of 12 years as part of our…
History of Zimbabwe Shona stone sculpturing
Stone sculpturing in Zimbabwe is one of the oldest forms of artistic expression. It is also referred to as Shona stone sculpturing. This is so because one of the oldest notable forms of artworks is the stone-carved Zimbabwe Bird. The stone carving is the national emblem of Zimbabwe, appearing on the national flag and coat…
