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Ruwa on track for town status, says Minister Tawengwa
Minister Charles Tawengwa visited Ruwa Local Board yesterday to assess infrastructure development progress. The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Harare Metropolitan toured multiple community projects with Permanent Secretary Cosmas Chiringa and government officials. Tawengwa expressed satisfaction with local resource utilization for schools, markets, and essential services throughout the area. He observed one school successfully raising over 100 pigs through collective community efforts while others constructed educational facilities. The minister challenged local leaders to accelerate development work and achieve municipal status by late 2026. Project inspections covered Better Days Market in Runyararo, Ruwa...
Sonimus gives away its new tape delay, DelaySon
Sonimus debuts its first time-based effects processor with DelaySon, a tape-delay plugin that recreates vintage studio echo units. The software delivers analog-warmth repeats through integrated modulation, tonal sculpting, and tape saturation processing. Musicians access these features without cost through the company's free distribution model. The plugin draws inspiration from classic delay hardware to provide contemporary producers with authentic vintage character. DelaySon represents the developer's expansion beyond their traditional plugin categories. Three interface segments streamline the user experience across Color, Time, and Delay parameters. Color controls manage modulation effects, tonal adjustments, and low-frequency...
Get violin swells with the new EHX Pico Swello pedal
Electro-Harmonix releases the Pico Swello Attack Envelope as a compact effects pedal based on their POG2 Attack slider design. Musicians can apply polyphonic volume swells across single notes, arpeggiated passages, and complete chord structures. The device produces smooth violin-style attacks and bold dynamic effects through its integrated low-pass filtering system. Players access comprehensive tonal shaping through this versatile envelope processor. The pedal transforms standard playing techniques into expressive musical statements. Four control knobs manage the pedal's functions across different musical applications. VOL adjusts the final output level while ATTACK determines envelope duration from quick softening to extended builds...
Meet Roland's new digital flute, the Aerophone Brisa
Roland introduces the Aerophone Brisa as the newest addition to their digital wind instrument collection. This flute-style device breaks tradition from previous saxophone-based models within the Aerophone series. The company targets flutists, wind musicians, and beginners with this lightweight design. Musicians can access 100 different sounds through the SuperNATURAL Winds engine. The instrument covers various wind instruments, orchestral strings, world music sounds, and electronic tones. Players control the device through a dual breath sensor system that enables octave switching between two mouthpiece openings. Body movements activate vibrato and pitch effects through motion detection technology. The Brisa supports multiple fingering...
Bitwig Studio 6 beta adds automation clips, new tools
Bitwig announces the public beta launch of Studio 6 for users maintaining active Upgrade Plans. The digital audio workstation introduces major automation system overhauls and debuts Automation Clips functionality. Users gain access through two methods - Automation Mode overlays and Detail Editor Panel integration. The software incorporates visual interface modifications designed to enhance user navigation and customization options. Track headers respond dynamically to resizing while editing tools appear as accessible palettes. The update delivers additional creative instruments such as the Audition tool for direct track previewing and Step Input functionality for note entry. Piano Roll editor displays traditional patterns alongside the...
Masvingo girl flown to Sally Mugabe hospital by HeliDrive
HeliDrive Zimbabwe transported an eight-year-old burn victim from Masvincluding to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital after fire injuries affected eighty percent of her body. The National Air Ambulance Services also evacuated a fifty-year-old motorcycle accident victim from West Nicholson to United Bulawayo Hospitals for specialized treatment. Dr Freddy Mhondiwa emphasized how rapid emergency response saves lives when patients require advanced medical care. These recent missions demonstrate the service's ability to bridge geographic barriers between rural areas and major healthcare facilities. Swift air evacuation proves essential for patients with severe injuries requiring immediate specialist attention. Since August 2024, HeliDrive has...
Lisandra Mbojana's madora pizza a hit in Bindura
Students at SOS Hermann Gmeiner High School in Bindura have transformed wheat production into entrepreneurial ventures through the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation program. Sixteen-year-old Lisandra Mbofana from rural Madziva creates innovative products like madora pizza and moringa cookies from locally grown wheat. The Crop Breeding Institute developed the Save wheat variety, which resists drought and disease while producing up to seven tonnes per hectare. This variety thrives in Zimbabwe's semi-arid climate and supports the country's annual wheat requirement of 360,000 tonnes. The school's integrated approach combines agriculture with business education, teaching students that processed wheat products generate ten...
Zimbabwe NPAZ gets new deputies, Mutangadura, Takuva
Zimbabwe's National Prosecuting Authority has elevated two senior officials to deputy roles within its leadership structure. Chris Mutangadura, a veteran chief law officer, received promotion alongside Tariro Rosa Takuva, who served as Bulawayo's chief public prosecutor. Both officials will serve as Deputy Prosecutor-General under the new arrangements. Dingidhlela Zisengwe assumes responsibility as Board Secretary and Accounting Officer after transferring from the Public Service Commission. These appointments expand the deputy leadership team to three members, joining Nelson Mutsonziwa in his existing position. Prosecutor-General Justice Loyce Matanda-Moyo praised the selections as strategic moves to strengthen organizational...
Mbappe's fast start at Madrid could top Ronaldo's best
Kylian Mbappe demonstrates remarkable form during his Real Madrid debut season with ten strikes across 35 days. The French forward adapts seamlessly to his striker role while sporting jersey number 10. His performance against Marseille highlighted his impact through two goals and ten attempts from the team's 28 total shots. Statistical analysis reveals Mbappe leads teammates in shots on target with five attempts and chance creation with six opportunities. He completed 20 passes within the attacking zone during Champions League action. Real Madrid's campaign began August 12 against Tirol as Mbappe accumulated six official club goals plus two friendly match strikes and two international goals. His current strike rate reaches 1.2 goals...
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