Our Recommended Holiday Place of the week is Harare Safari Lodge which is situated on the shores of Lake Chivero. The entrance fee is $3 per person. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the quiet environs of the lake. Bring own braai stand or hire one for $4. The ideal place to be this Xmas or New Year-There is no butchery at the place so bring own braai packs and foldable chairs and tables.
So we are fortunate to interview Zimbabwe Business Ideas and Network Online Forex Trading CEO-Ryan Gambinga. He administers Zimbabwe’s best known Online Forex Trading Group. We are fortunate to benefit from his numerous researches and free online forex trading resources that he freely shares with members. Below are a couple of interview questions that I posed to him. Feel free to post additional questions and he will be free to answer you.
Briefly tell our readers about yourself how did you end up Trading Online Forex?
Ryan Gambinga is my name, am married to Nokuthula blessed with a son called Bryan Zodzoyashe. I am a Pos Systems Administrator by profession and founder of Zodzo Global and ICT Company. My friend Malvin Mombe first told me about forex trading but I never took the issue seriously but that was his source of income after losing his job as the company he worked for liquidated. After that discussion with Malvin I started researching and reading about Online Forex Trading. As a member of ZBIN fb group it helped me to become much interested when we had discussions in the fb group.
Is Online Forex Trading the same as ‘Road Port High Rate?’
It’s partially the same but to a certain extent. Thus you buy one currency whilst disposing the other. For example USD/ZAR you either buy USD in exchange for ZAR or Vice Versa
The difference comes in terms of the way transactions are done. The road port guys they don’t use actual market rates. Whilst in online Forex trading rates are constantly changing every second they are not stagnant. Whilst at Road port they can spend the whole week with a rate pegged at the same value.
There are a lot of fundamentals that affects Online forex market which are not even felt at the Road Port market e.g. the recent USA elections.
How long have you been trading? Have you made any profit from trading?
I have been trading for 8 Months now and yes I have made profits from trading and withdrawals.
Have you made losses trading online forex?
-Yes losses are part of Online forex trading even Guru’s make losses the only important thing in forex trading is to be consistent.
Who is your mentor in the online forex trading field?
I look up to a lot of people as I want to be imparted with different types of skills and styles in trading , but these two have direct impact on my trading style thus Clay Mathews and Sakhile Mcambi.
What are the requirements for one to trade?
-Internet Connection
-Computer, tablet or Smart Phone
-proof of Identification e.g. ID and Proof of resident (For broker account Opening)
-minimum of 5usd to open a live account
– Demo Account is free
-There is no Educational Qualification Required hahaha hapana zvema 5 O level including maths apa
Tips for first time traders
1.Demo- Demo -Demo -Demo Trading until you have perfectly horned your skill and style.
2.Be a Demo King first before you go live.
3.Do not be Greedy. Greediness will be your biggest enemy you will never be a millionaire overnight
4.Don’t have gamblers mentality
5.Do not rush to go Live
6.Do not register with just any broker. Register with a well known regulated broker.
7.To Achieve Success you need to have consistency. Consistency = Success
8.To achieve Consistency you need to have patience and discipline
9.Discipline + Patience=Consistency – ->Success
10.Give Yourself Time to Learn
11. Set yourself realistic targets
Tell us about fraudsters in the online forex trading field
This industry is loaded with big time fraudsters. One has to be careful not to subscribe to everything they find online. You should never want to make this a get rich quick scheme. This is a process you have to be patient don’t be hoodwinked by promises of high monthly or weekly returns. No one can predict that tomorrow they are going to be profitable. They can lose money by gambling your investments because trading is affected by a lot of things e.g war natural disasters such as earthquakes and other fundamentals like news. So if one of those happens eg an earthquake hits SA the ZAR can lose value and your investor might have bought ZAR thus the trade can be lost.
Also there are a lot of fake robots and expert advisor systems which are sold online which can make you lose all your investments after being promised crazy returns.
Also fake Guru’s who promises you heaven on earth like they will spin 50usd to 10000usd in 30 days. Some earn money from affiliate programs with certain brokers thus they earn when you lose. When you lose they make money same also applies to certain brokers who operate dealing desks.
Ask for a track record on myfxbook or fxjunction that shows you the verified trading results of the person you want to deal with.
The best advices I can give are investing in you through education which is free and learn to trade for yourself.
Be warned and not be scammed I emphasize on learning to trade for yourself.
Also use regulated broker there are a lot of fake manipulating brokers.
Are the numbers doing forex trading increasing?
Yes the numbers are increasing but most think it’s a pyramid scheme where you can be a multi millionaire over night. Thus why statistics says 95% of retail traders lose money and fail. Most People join with a wrong mind set.
How is the experience leading ZBIN Online Forex Group?
It’s great interacting with people from different backgrounds and of different levels of knowledge as far as forex trading is concerned. We are a big family and people are really benefitting. I believe we are going to see great forex trader being unleashed from the group. I believe in 2 years time will have our own Ref Wayne or Sandile Shezi from ZBIN. Leading the Group has pushed me into researching and studying more so that I won’t be found wanting. It’s helping me to grow as a trader and I really enjoying being pushed that way as it helps me personally to be a successful and consistent trader.
Where do you get the material that you share with members?
Most of the stuff I get them online. Some for free and other important materials I purchase so that I can share. Google, you tube and from my mentors
Mobve kumusha kupi?
Ndinobva Wedza paChisasike apo tichangobva paGoto uko kune St Annes Goto high School
2017 Plans for ZBIN Forex Group
Our vision is to start offering free beginners classes by midyear of 2017.
Teaching our young people how to trade online forex.
Hold forex trading seminars in all the towns of Zimbabwe and emancipate the people from poverty.
Advice to people interested in online forex trading?
Don’t be afraid to start this journey, its something that can unshackle you from poverty, you just need the right set of mindset and not take this as gambling but as a business. Don’t be afraid of failure but concentrate on being a success by continuously studying.
Do not hesitate join our whatsapp group and telegram channel we are there to help you jump start into the life of forex trading. It’s a challenging but exciting journey one has to embark on which just needs dedication and perseverance. Otherwise success is there. If you put your heart and mind on it I promise you Success will become your middle name.
We are free to answer to all your questions and we welcome all you contributions also for FREE Online Forex trading tips and ideas you can read on our forex blog https://zimfxc.wordpress.com
Forum Update
The biggest project for the forum is going to be the business tour to Tete, Mozambique. A group of 25 members will be touring Mozambique for the next 3 days. Led by Clara Mapfumo the group is going to identify business opportunities that exist 340 kilometres to the North East of Harare.
This will be our third trip to the city of Tete two earlier trips done in March and April this year. We hope to consolidate business linkages done during previous trips. The group should have tangible results from the business tours by mid next year. We hope to see more group members establishing business ventures in our neighbouring country. We hope to see successful partnerships between Zimbabweans and Mozambicans established. We wish the group well and hope to hear from them when they return.
Another Mozambique tour will be done after the Tete one and is likely to cover Chimoio or Beira. More information to come after the Mozmbique-Tete trip.
Posts from the Diaspora
So we continue to cover stories of members living in foreign land and the reason is simple-to help inspire members by giving them contacts from the Diaspora who will give us useful tips. To date we have covered Angola, DRC, Dubai, Canada and India. We look forward to more interviews with Zimbos based in countries such as Kenya, Australia, Afghanistan, Somalia and USA.
Twenty Thousand Visitors
So we have hit the 20,000 forum website visits in our first month of operations. That is a new national record for a business site and we would like to thank our members and non-members who visit the site. The top 5 visitors to our site come from the following cities:
We are pleased with the results because we are reaching out to regional countries such as Malawi, Zambia and South Africa. The largest number of visitors outside Africa come from USA, UK and Australia. We are currently reviewing the posts with the most visitors so as to draft strategies that cover the most read or sought after topics.
Adverts Section
The increase of visitors to the site means a big market for products and services. We have therefore added a market place for anyone with any products or service for sale. Please refer to the advert button on the forum menu and place your advert-no registration fees required.
Diaspora Business Meeting
We are currently putting in place logistics for our Diaspora meeting to be held in Harare at the end of December. An events calendar should be on the forum website which should enable members to register. The event, a first of its kind will be hoping to unlock business opportunities through partnerships between locals and our Diasporan brothers and sisters. We will be discussing various business topics so please register and bring a friend to the event.
Wishing you a fabulous week ahead
Munemo signs off.
Good morning forum members, today we are fortunate to have information on Rabbit Farming from our ZBIN Rabbit Group Admin, Mr Kofi Rawlings. He is also the co-founder of Rabbit Breeders and Producers Association of Zimbabwe.
Advantages of Rabbit Production
1. Minimal space requirements: Up to 12 rabbits (weaners) can be raised in a square metre,
2. Less time demanding: Rabbits can be fed once a day, under proper management.
3.Prolificacy: Rabbits have a very short gestation period (average 30days) and can rebreed within 14 days after kindling. A doe can produce at least 50 kits in a year,
4.Products and Income. Up to 98% of the rabbit can benefit the farmer. Rabbit products include meat, breeding stock, rabbit urine processed into foliar fertilizer, rabbit manure, pelts into leather (shoes, wallets, phone pouches, jackets and belts), furs to make coats, claws to make buttons and offal into pet food. 5.Lucrative and sustainable business: Rabbits are sold at 12-16 weeks with production costs not exceeding 2.00 per kg and the current RBPAZ buying price is 5.00 per kg. Breeding schedule can be adjusted to sell rabbits monthly. The breeding stock can produce for up to three years.
Is there a market for rabbit meat? Rabbit meat is on high demand for its nutritional benefits. It is high in protein, vitamin and low in fat and cholesterol. Rabbit meat is recommended over red meat by health professionals. Rabbit Breeders and Producers Association buys rabbits from its registered members. The market is ready.
Before Undertaking a Rabbit Farming Project
It is important to do a lot of research and planning. One should get hands on training and conduct at least 2 field visits where you will learn from other established farmers. Relevant material include reading materials and computer or android programs used in management. It is highly recommended that farmers go through A to Z theory and practical training. The training should cover breeds, breed selection, housing, nutrition & feeding, reproduction, health & diseases, slaughter & dressing, record keeping and marketing.
Planning and Resource Mobilisation: It is important to come up with a good rabbit farming business plan. It is one of the key ingredients to the success of your rabbitry. The plan is essential to various stockholders and stakeholders that include management team (road map or blue print to assist in achieving set goals and objectives), bankers (financing decisions), and investors. Resource mobilisation and distribution is determined at this stage. Market research should be part of the planning process to help in developing strategy and decision making. Many rabbit producers have decided to join farmer organisations for market support after a careful market analysis.
Constructing cages:Rabbits are clean and silent animals that require good hygienic environment. Cages should be well ventilated and constructed above the ground. These should protect the animals from the harsh environment, predators and ensure proper security. Siting and the design of structures is key to successful production. Narrow and long structures allow excellent ventilation and temperature control. The rabbitry is divided into two sections, maternity and fattening. These sections have different nutritional, space and management needs. This ensures efficiency in management. Rabbits can be raised from the backyard, on a small space. Multi-tier cage designs save space and 12 weaners can be raised in a square metre.
Breeding stock selection: There are more than 150 types worldwide. Some breeds are good for meat or fur whilst some do well in producing both. Theory and practical training which covers breeds and selection is highly recommended. Always source breeding stock from reputable breeders and do not believe that ‘every female rabbit is a breeding doe’. Rabbit Breeders and Producers Association has inspected breeding stock from its Breeders Club. These breeders understand science behind breeding rabbits therefore a quality product is guaranteed. All breeding stock is carefully inspected for growth rate, age, feed conversion efficiency, phenotype and genotype by Animal Scientists. Each breeding rabbit supplied carries its record card and the office has master records up to the third generation. Our breeding does are $15.00 each (12-16weeks). Same day collection!
Contact Details
Email :rabbitszim@gmail.com
Phone Number: +263 0774075579
Address: 9 Five Avenue Harare
Here is an interesting story of Marowa the Car Thief.
Prosecutor Mr Peter Kachirika alleged that on November 16 Marowa approached Alexious Masere, an employee at Impala Car Hire, and hired a Toyota Runx for $50 per day.
He then drove the vehicle to Enterprise Car Sales where he sold it to Stanley Namalawa for $4 100.…
On November 7, Marowa approached Tonderai Muchaka’s car rental and hired a Toyota Alex for “two weeks” and was charged $700, which he paid in full.
The vehicle is valued at $5 500.
He then processed a registration book and sold the vehicle to Lenin Chikwiramakomo for $4 000.
A week after hiring the Toyota Alex, Marowa went back to the same car rental and hired another vehicle – a Toyota Corolla valued at $6 500 – for one week and paid $210.
He misrepresented that he was hiring the vehicle on behalf of his brother who was coming from South Africa.
He again sold the motor vehicle to Daniel Chisveto after giving him a fake registration book.
During the same month, Marowa allegedly contacted Johnson Machimbidza, the owner of Huzny Car Hire situated in Borrowdale and advised him that he wanted to hire a Toyota Runx.
He asked Machimbidza to bring the car to Meikles Hotel on the pretext he was booked there.
Marowa signed a 30-day hire agreement and drove off.
Using the same method, he obtained a fake registration book and sold the vehicle to Innocent Maoko.
Before the lapse of the 30-day agreement, Marowa allegedly went back to the same car rental and hired another vehicle – a Honda CRV – which he then sold to Anna Mutero.
It is the State’s case that Marowa hired another vehicle – a Nissan X-Trail – on October 28 from Pardon Zvenyika.
He also sold the vehicle to Beatrice Makoni after he had hired it for 30 days.
The court further heard that Marowa went back to Zvenyika and misrepresented that his brother also wanted a vehicle.
He again hired another Nissan X-Trail and later sold it.
Marowa, the State alleged, proceeded to Shanyai Car Rental on November 8 where he hired another Nissan X-Trail.
He sold the vehicle to Amos Mupuri, the court heard.
On November 21, Marowa reportedly hired a Toyota Vitz from Manella Car Rental before selling it to Mu- puri. When he was arrested, Marowa was driving a Nissan Navara he had also hired from another car rental..
Posted by : Mai Anashe Tagwirei
1. Find something that you can do that doesn’t need you to import but to produce with local materials
2. Find something that you can be exporting
3. Dont sell any of your assets now.
4. If you have kumusha buy cattle now and keep especially if your home area is not hit with the drought
5. Downsize. If u have a car downsize to a smaller and more fuel efficient model. If you are renting full house downsize to a smaller house or change suburbs.
6. Dont do things for prestige. Send your children to a school you can afford
7. If you have space grow vegetables, breed chickens (and zvihuta!)
8. If you are renting but have a stand elsewhere move to your stand. Build something basic and go stay at your stand. Forego luxury living
9. If you are married dont fight over money. Hapana hapana. Put your heads together and think of survival tactics instead of fighting and accusing each other. Not everyone can sell things or be a vendor.
10. Be at peace! This is important. Stress levels will go up. They are already up! Dont be a victim of things that are not under your control. Speak to others and pray with others.
11. If you are not married, hold on to your peace
God bless you.
Responses from members
Rozo Rozo Thank you for the powerful thought. I really like the idea.
Lionel Kuddu momz ava vanoziva zvavarikutaura
Vee Gee Very practical information. Never dispose your assets under these present conditions. Chances are you will sell at rock bottom prices!
Richmore Mudhodha precious words
Chantel Leigh Timm Aww thank you for your words
Romaldo Mubaya Good words
Virimai Shoko Thanks for very important advice
Victor Rwenhamo Thank you wise words
Lynn Madzimure Mukubwa Wise words .thank you
Kudakwashe Tandangu Thank God i have finished building my house and is moving in next week
Feliz Wadee Yes! Perfect advice
Martin Chamuka Thats excellent,thanks so much.
Sandra Chiwandire Thanks for the wise words
Lloyd Saandiva Wisdom,wisdom for free,thank you madam
Mukada Lovemore quite true
Prosper Terry Good stuff
Tafadzwa Shabani simple and amazing stuff
This advice was posted on Zimbabwe Business Ideas and Network in September 2015 during the Quail Bird Craze.
Good Morning, I would like you to post the following story which I encountered at the passport office .
Please hide my ID.
Anyway the story is I went to the passport office to renew my passport which is about to expire. I forgot about the photos until I was by the complex. I had my pictures taken outside by this car and paid $5 and then I got in and completed my forms. The queue was fast moving except where u get your finger prints taken. I was taken aback when was …I was asked to remove my jewellery so that I could have my photos taken. I thought maybe they wanted to have a second record of their own. It’s only when I was asking the person next to me as to whether he had attached his passport photos to the form is when I was told that they was no requirement to produce passport photos anymore as everything was now being done internally!!!!! I was so shocked to hear that they do not require these anymore . As we were discussing this issue the other gentleman in the que also testified seeing an official directing another woman to get passport photos taken outside..Can u imagine .. It turns out that the passport office is now automated including kwe ma ID that everything (photos) is done there.
So my question is why are the responsible authorities not letting people know by putting up signs outside notifying the unknowing members of the public not to waste their hard earned money . Better still why not post an advert in the newspaper .Secondly why are the people vanotora maphotos outside vachibvumidzwa to continue with that business which is now irrelevant if I might say . So they are intentionally misleading people into taking passport photos which they know are not required inside.
Lastly why can’t the authorities set up an office which photocopies documents so that people do not go outside to photocopy. Those pole charge 50c to photocopy. So why can’t the office charge the same amount and do everything centrally.
ZBIN Member Responses
Rumbidzai Kahari zvakatotanga kare coz i was renewing mine last yr Dec zvaive zvakutoitwa bt maphotos acho the quality was bad and still sm pipo prefer to hav their photos taken by the vendors.bt vakabatsira coz nw u only nd ur $53 for everything except photocopying.sm of the vendors are involved in criminal activities wavapa ur documents unonochatiswa without ur knowledge nema foreigners,they must b banned bt if u look arnd u’ll see mawarning signs with photos dzematsotsi iwawo bt its nt enough.
Justice Magagani they have had the equipment for some time now last year when i got my passport some people got thier potos taken inside but me like u had to get mine done outside
Kruftie Bodyshop Pbc Ask yourself who owns the outside photo business and you will know why its being allowed to continue this way.
Kruftie Bodyshop Pbc An employee within the passport office wldnt direct you outside unless its for some personal gain
Watson Musenda Its impossible,dont believe that thing happen cause now they have good staff and they tell you what to do throughout.
Cynthia Chidiya photocopy is there inside
Lewis Machaka room 107 for photocopying was there this morning
Watson Musenda Im sure the writer still want to tarnish the image of the passport office,i was there this morning for passport renewal,i only took 30mins and I did photocopying in room 107.As for now Office yacho yakushandika nayo.
Tasha Nicy Musangomuneyi that happened to me today if not l knew one of the buss drivers l would be wondering in town lyk now .my question is why ar they not pushing them away from their property tht only mean they ar together in tht fake business
Tasha Nicy Musangomuneyi n case yephotocopyin
Tasha Nicy Musangomuneyi tanga tachivhunzwa kuti waphotocoper here vanhu vachienda panze kunophotocoper panze
Tasha Nicy Musangomuneyi veduwe ndanga ndaenda kumba netsoka asi mwari andibatsira plzz isai maposter outside pagate ipapo coz we ar not the last customers
Bless Eland i think conmen are killing this country
Dudzai Sitate Thank you for the info. I also didn’t know
Melody Anotidaishe Chaumba Uuummmm its now 2yrs zvatanga l think u ddnt know all read abt it u was still with that one
Mandishona Achihoro Memzy i agree nemunyori as for sure when you get to the passport offices for the first time unenge usingazive at all that zvese zvave accessible mukati . hence you still find people photocopying and taking pictures outside wongofungawo kuti its what you should do
Watson Musenda pa Ok vanhu vanotengesera matomatoes panze peshop,is that the problem ye Ok? Kuti ndatenga panze ndisingazive kuti mukati akachipa.Lets be practical we assume everyone has a right to ask for the information inside the passport office.What the writer is telling us is what was happening the last time she took the passport,Now its different all together and what she did outside the Registrar thats her problem,yekungodhumira without asking,muroad here mamunoda ma signs…..You ask.
Sean Jnr Mushobe Banda wakadii wakabvunza ikoko nhai chimhandara, asi imwe mubvunzo muchitanga mafungawo saka zvawatiudza todii tonoita toyi toyi here kuti why musina kuisa sign honai sisi avo vakatospenda 5dollars yavo
Gina Maworere Aaaah picturres are tamen inside the passport offices excluding for kidz…They also photocopy but u never asked anybody so they wouldnt guess dat u need a photocopier……..As for pictures the Public was notified in the herald a yr ago
Rummage Isaac It was in the press madam..Herald and Sunday Mail..maybe you’ve been ignorant of the information as well..the right to information is there..you just didn’t take the initiative to ask…
Chikanga Munya Lets learn to read and appriciate our newspapers daily even if we dont like some newspapers..it helps a lot.It keeps us well informed and abreast of changes and things going on around us.We cant always listen to Etv,SABC,BBC,CNN,ALJAZEERA etc all the time…its good to know the going ons of things in Zim to avoid ignorance
Leeroy Bernard Fredericks passport photos as they are termed are used for many other things besides getting a passoprt, bank account application, visa applications, school registration, marriage applications etc so banning those that take photos outside the passport office is a non starter. Secondly i beg to differ, why is the passport office taking over the passport photo business and killing jobs for those in that business, its very comical to note that they reject photos from outside as substandard but the minute their system acts up they gladly accept those same substandard photos. 3rdly setting up a photocopy place within the passport office will only increase unecessary queques within there. Photocopying prices have dropped to 10cents for between 4 to 6copies a price the passport office would never be able to compete with.
Watson Musenda This now the world of technology, everything is now computerised, what are you losing in paying $53 and having everything without hassles? Going with photos kutori kumasure,taking back the country than moving forward.
When was the town house built?
Answer A : 1830
Answer B: 1880
Answer C: 1900
Answer D: 1932
Answer E: 1980
