National Ballet of Zimbabwe

After devastation comes re-birth and a new blossoming. Zimbabwe’s much loved classical ballet company present their annual mixed programme, powerfully showing their creative fortitude and spirit. This is one of the most popular shows each year and is even more poignant this year as the company raises money to re-build their studios. Continuing to assail all obstacles, National Ballet’s On the Rise is a must-see at HIFA 2012.

Samuel Diz

Born in Tui (Spain) in 1986, multi award winning classical guitarist Samuel Diz has been praised by critics as “an artist who feels the music, lives the music, breathes the music and is the music”.  He has performed all over the world, and is the Director of the annual “Musica en el Claustro” international festival in Spain.

Pé na Terra

With a busy performing calendar throughout Europe, two records – “Pé na Terra”(2007) and “13″ (2010) – Pé na Terra from Portugal have a massive reputation and following. Revolutionizing perceptions about traditional Portuguese music, while never losing site of their heritage, the band represents the European vanguard of folk-traditional-contemporary crossover.

As part of demystifying the myths about donating blood in tertiary schools, National Blood Service Zimbabwe is carrying out the blood donor-mobilisation campaign at the University of Zimbabwe from 25 to27 April to create awareness and establish a first-to-mind response in the market which will translate to students donating blood. 

NBSZ Public Affairs Manager Esther Massundah is on record urging students to join hands in this campaign by encouraging people to donate blood, hinting that they could also be beneficiaries in the event of a catastrophe.

“The NBSZ institution is mandated by the Government of Zimbabwe to provide safe blood and blood products. Let us be proud to be part of such initiatives and contribute to a worthy cause, “said Massundah.

The campaign runs under the theme “Give Blood Give Life”.  With a campaign tagline of Every Drop Counts, whatever drop of blood you give, you are giving life to someone out there who is in need of it. 

A  University of Zimbabwe second year student, speaking on condition of anonymity said  the launch of a donor-mobilisation campaign is of paramount importance since it will be able to reach out and cater for a larger market and with its implementation will not only retain but also grow the current donor base.

“Most students’ still need awareness of demystifying the belief that by donating blood, an individual has to go for an HIV test,”said the student.