Beauty Zambia

Publisher: Langmead & Baker Ltd. Managing Editor: Gillian Baker.
PO Box 81, Fringilla, Zambia.
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COMMENT

They say that history often repeats itself, and so it seems.
Our gripping serialisation A New Dawn might be fictional, but judging by the way Mumeka’s experiences are being mirrored by her daughter Lucky, you can certainly see how life imitates art.
Then take a look at Katanekwa Matundwelo, following in her mother’s footsteps in taking a degree in theology. The difference is that she’s taken the firm foundation set by her mother, and used it as a platform to launch herself in a new and different direction – building on the old and shaping it into the new.
It’s a theme worth appling to lots of things in life. After all, why reinvent the wheel when we have so much tradition, history and culture to learn from. But equally, why get stuck in the mud – branch out and discover new and exciting things, build on your heritage and create something dynamic.
Beatrice Mubanga is another one who’s making the break – hoping to make a better life for herself on the international catwalk, dreaming of stardom and a place in the finals of the Face of Africa competition.
Meanwhile our fashion pages feature the creativity of one of our favourite designers - Charity Mwakilima. She’s built on her success last year, when she featured in the Zambia Fashion Week, but has come up with a wonderful range of new outfits that never fail to surprise and delight. It’s a measure of a true professional to be able to keep coming up with new and fresh ideas, rather than follow the herd.
And talking of professionalism, don’t forget to take a look at Dr Petra’s expert advice on the problem pages.
Life’s not always easy, but set yourself firm foundations and you’re in with a good chance of building your dreams.
Good Luck.
Gillian Baker, Publisher

ENTERTAINMENT
TV

HEALTH
Bloodletting

HOROSCOPE
July 2006

PROBLEMS
ASK DR PETRA...

SERIAL
A New Dawn

SHOPPING
VOXPOP
Zambia. What do you think?

ISSUE: M706

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FEATURES

Katanekwa takes on the world
Meet Katanekwa Matundwelo. Not only is she stunningly beautiful, but she has the drive and ambition to take her wherever she wants to go in life. And she’s certainly got plans...

SECOND
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PHOTOFEATURES

K'MILLION COLOURS
Things got a little hectic for man-of-the-moment K’Millian when he re-launched his best-selling album Another Day.

CHARITY'S CHIC
Design: Charity Mwakilima Ngoma,

Fashion Parade
There was less chat than usual at Chit Chat Café in Lusaka when the venue held its own a fashion show.

LETTERS
LETTERS

Hope and trust that this mail will find you alright.
Well, my name is Simon Mwape, president of MES. I was reading one of your women’s magazines. I came across a part where you were advising young people about sexual matters and I was greatly disappointed where she could stress that young people could have sex.
Well, I too am a young man who’s not married and doing great in my endeavours, and the organ that I’m running, and I’m am only 11 years of age.
You can advise young men and women to have sex. The publishers of the magazine are a disgrace both to the young people and the Zambians at large. The Bible tells us that we ought to abstain from sex until marriage and it’s an abomination in the sight of God. Well, I think that this Beauty has no children and I guess if she’s a mother then she’s a disgrace to her kids and that maybe sorry to say so, that she didn’t abstain when she was growing up.
Well, young people need to be told the truth and that’s the word of God John 8vs31. The older people [who] have no virtues, morals, principles and don’t even know the word like ‘beauty’ itself are a disgrace.
Well, I don’t mean to be impolite but the truth has got to be told by someone who’s young and it’s a shame to you older people and the publishers of the magazine.
I hope that God can make you see and speak the truth and facts to the young ones out there.
Well, I would have written much but due to minimal time can’t. We can’t be living like animals where everything goes. We need God and we need his direction. Well, I hope that you’ll depict something.
Yours
Faithful citizen, Simon

Hi
My sister gave me your email about this wonderful magazine, and I am truly looking for something that I can show my friends here in Canada about home.
How do I get this magazine?
Regards
Susan Mayambo
Fredericton, NB, Canada
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Hi Beauty,
I’m a model and I’m very impressed with your magazine. It’s one to be proud of. Being in the modelling and beauty industry, it feels great to know that you are here to make it grow, despite the negative attitude of some Zambians.
Go Beauty
Angie,
Lusaka
THE BEAUTY OF A WOMAN
Once a little boy asked his mother: “Mum, why do you cry so often?”
His mother answered: “Because I am a woman.”
This did not make sense to him, so when his father returned from work he asked him the same question. “Daddy, why does mum cry more often?”
His father answered: “Women cry all the time.”
But again it made no sense to him.
So one day as he was walking, sadly wondering why his mother cried often, a pastor met him and asked why he looked so sad. So the boy answered, saying he was sad because his mother cried so often. “Pastor, please tell me why.”
So the pastor answered: “Boy, God created a woman in such a way so as to carry the earth’s burdens. No matter how much she is ill-treated by the community or how much her husband beats her up or runs away from her, she still remains firm and takes care of her children. God gave a woman a tear to help ease her tensions; and no matter how angry she may seem, each time she cries, her heart settles and she never forgets her love for her children. This is why your mother cries so much.”
“Thank you,” said the boy, and went happily back home because he now knew what kind of a woman his mother was.
So to my fellow women, our beauty should not be seen in the clothes we wear, the way we comb our hair, the perfumes and make-up that we apply, but our beauty should rise and lie within our hearts and the decency that we portray.
A beautiful woman is one who holds her heart to stand above her problems, and a beautiful woman is one who spends her time with her family and uses her tears for comfort.
Such a woman has more blessings from God.
By Aphonsina Munyati,
Mazabuka.
MAKING LOVE LAST
So it’s true that you can either make love last or rust. Did you know that the greatest love of all is inside you? Making love last begins with real lasting commitment. Unconditional love can’t be applied unless it begins with yourself and the way you uphold your own rights.
Nchimunya and Kabwe have been together since their high school days. Many people thought they could never make it because of all the conflicts in their relationship, but now they are intending to get married. Jean and Joe have also been together for a long time, admired by friends and colleagues for what seems to be a perfect relationship, yet beneath it all Jean yearns for attention because Joe hardly shows the monster side of himself around people. Today it has all gone to waste.
What am trying to say is, experience teaches us that relationships tend to be like cars, they require care, caution and on-going servicing so they can last, even on unexpected situations on the road.
Many times in our relationships we pay much more attention to what is not going well, while some of us put on a mask and pretend all is well. The question still comes down to you. What are you doing to sustain the good in your relationship? Many people spend time searching for the perfect partner as if a person can be an item on a shopping list, instead of maintaining what they already have. Only through reasonable trials and conflicts can a relationship grow to the next level. It’s only through difficulties that you will be able to see each other’s grey hair.
Love each other for who you are, not the idea of who you want your partner to be. Remember that love comes alive when you create special moments; consider things that can elevate your relationship to a divine lasting love.
This month I am standing right in front of you with my hands on my hips, pointing my finger straight at you and saying: “Stop worrying about things that are not going well and put a ‘can’ where there is a ‘can’t’ in your relationship.”
Peace!!!
By Tendai Mwiinga

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