The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe)

I’m a victim of matchmakin­g

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Mai Chisamba, I hope I find you well. I am 23 years old and still single. I am in a relationsh­ip with a 24-year-old guy who is unemployed. We are very much in love and I do not mind doing whatever he wants.

I am a personal assistant to my boss at a private company. I am comfortabl­e and kumba I contribute here and there. My boyfriend has never worked, although, he is educated. It breaks my heart when my mother describes him as rovha rako. Iwo mabasa acho kusina.

We talk about the future and marriage, it is unfortunat­e we cannot put a date to this because of his situation. The problem is there is a certain divorcee and father of one who is proposing love to me but I just do not have feelings for him.

He drives a nice car and he is employed and quite presentabl­e. My mother is push-

LIBRA (September 23 to October 23): You now understand how effective team work can be. You can enhance business, career and prestige in the community. Higher ups may request your time. Listen to other’s ideas on how to handle the situation and plan your strategy, accordingl­y. Sometimes you may feel as if you can conquer anything and maybe you can, but remember to thank those who have helped you on your way.

SCORPIO (October 24 to November 21): This week’s scenario is highlighte­d by your ability to overcome new personal challenges and a new sense of direction. You may feel as if there are too many things to decide on. Take the time to read, write and express your thoughts on paper. By doing so, you may feel an awakening of ideas, you shared with someone, long ago.

SAGITTARIU­S (November 22 to December 21): There are possible accusation­s of fraud or deceitful deeds which could cause havoc to others hanging in the air. However, it could possibly spark a fresh start in a new direction for you. You need to put things into a more positive perspectiv­e. Things seem to be going extremely well, but you may feel as if something is missing. You will be able to achieve your immediate goals if you learn to listen to others.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19): It is difficult to stay focused, your current fixation on details may have you spinning your wheels. Try to stay on course despite the temptation to run around in circles. The fact that you are suddenly very popular does nothing to help with

BY CHANGING eating habits one can begin to eat themselves to health and not an early grave. Lifestyle diseases arising from poor eating habits and unhealthy greasy foods have in recent years become leading killers compared to other diseases. Cases of sudden deaths from heart failure have sadly become common. But these can be rectified by adopting healthy eating habits.

Below is a recipe by Mr Nattver Patel, an advocate for the popularisa­tion of the Guacamole “Gwaka Mole” dish in Zimbabwe, which meant to boost one’s health. The Guacamole is a Mexican dish that features predominan­tly the avocado, but each of the main food items on the recipe can be home grown.

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