Online Reporter
Shepherd Maravanyika
CHINHOYI Caves will be a hive of activity tomorrow as the Zimpapers’ Mashonaland West based radio station, Platinum FM will host the first-ever Nyati Braai Festival in partnership with the Zimparks.
The festival, which is also powered by H-Metro is promising to be a mouth-watering event of culinary extravaganza, featuring the finest Nyati (Buffalo) meat, expertly grilled to perfection and offering a unique opportunity to serve the rich flavours of Zimbabwean cuisine while enjoying the stunning natural beauty of the serene Chinhoyi Caves is open to everyone.
The event also seeks to provide not only a platform for entertainment and interaction but also sustainable tourism, conservation, and community development promotion aligning with Zimparks’ mission to protect and preserve Zimbabwe’s wildlife and natural heritage.
Platinum FM’s sales and marketing executive, Otis Zimvumi, said that tomorrow’s event would see a usually dormant provincial capital of Chinhoyi coming lively.
“Expect an action-packed day filled with delicious Nyati braai and traditional Zimbabwean cuisine, live music and entertainment, fun activities and games for the whole family and opportunities to learn about conservation and wildlife management,” he said.
“We are 100 percent prepared for the event and advanced tickets are available at our station at $5 for adults and only $3 for kids and prices will remain the same even at the gate.”
Braai packs of various game meat will be sold separately from the gate entrance fee, with ice-cold beer available at reasonable and affordable prices.
Various activities, including horse riding, jumping castles, face painting and quad bikes, have been lined up while local DJs, dancehall crooners and Platinum FM presenters will be on the thrust.
In a separate interview with Zimpapers Radio News, Zimparks program coordinator at Chinhoyi Caves, Albert Chitiyo, said the event would be a fun-filled experience for attendees with a range of activities, entertainment, and food options.
He emphasised that measures were put in place to ensure security and order will be guaranteed.
“We engaged Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to maintain order on this festival and Zimparks officer will collaborate with law enforcement officers to put in place order, safety and calmness,” said Chitiyo.
Chinhoyi Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Principle Correctional Officer (PCO)Cynthia Bangure whose group would perform at the event, ensured that her crew was geared up to perform at the event while Chinhoyi Sungura maestro Madzibaba Jonathan Siyasithumuzile, said that he will take this precious platform of Nyathi braai festival to introduce his latest offerings.
“We are calling our people to come in numbers and enjoy this beautiful event meant to promote exposure and togetherness as one people and ensure you that all laundry will enjoy our hit music as ZPCS band,” said Bangure.
A local traditionalist, Sekuru Mukanya Svosve, said the event coincided with the values of the African philosophy of Ubuntu, where people meet and eat game meat together and share experiences and encourage those who will participate on this occasion to be respectful to one another.
Chinhoyi Caves are approximately 10 kilometres from Chinhoyi town, located near the A1 road between Harare and Chirundu Border Post.
The caves are a popular site for tourist destinations known for their stunning underwater caverns and crystal-clear waters, making them ideal for diving and exploration.
*For more information, contact Otis Zimvumi on 0778 367 418 or visit Platinum FM on 145 Commercial Street, First Floor Hurudza House Chinhoyi.
