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Veteran Bob Nyabinde is set to rev up pulses of Afro-jazz lovers at 17th edition of the Commissioner General of Police’s Funfair

Crime Reporter
Police yesterday dismissed reports on social media that the 17th edition of Commissioner-General of Police’s Funfair had been postponed stating that the event will be held as scheduled.

In a statement, chief police spokesperson, Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba confirmed that the event was fully on track.

“The 17th edition of the Commissioner General of Police’s Funfair will be held at Morris Depot Grounds in Harare on Saturday September 26, 2015 from 0700 hours to Sunday September 27, 2015 ending at 0800 hours.

“Please take note that the event has not been postponed as alleged in some messages circulating on the social media platforms and text messages,” she said.

She said adequate security arrangements had been put in place for the event and there is going to be a lot of entertainment.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner General’s Funfair, which is held annually, will see top musicians performing among them Alick Macheso, Jah Prayzah, the Charambas, Peter Moyo, Tocky Vibes, Trevor Dongo, Nicholas Zacharia, Bob Nyabinde, Sniper Storm, Roki and Kapfupi.

Jah Prayzah is being touted as the musician of the moment as he is believed to be the current largest crowd puller on the scene.

Tocky Vibes will have yet another chance to prove that his success was not a flash in the pan as a year of mixed fortunes draws into the home stretch. Although he proved a big hit when he toured the UK, locally the young chanter has not found the going so easy at live shows.

The Charambas remain a firm favourite of the crowds and continue to reign supreme in the gospel circles despite stiff competition from old and new artistes.

For convenience the police have waived route restriction for kombis operating in Harare to allow them to take passengers wishing to attend the event.

The Police Band will also perform at the event which is aimed to raise money for the ZRP Welfare Fund whose main objective is to pay fees for the less-privileged children in the country.

Currently there are over 600 students who are being sponsored at primary, secondary schools and tertiary education. There is also going to be a raffle in which winners are expected to walk away with a single cab Ford Ranger and a Honda Fit.

Tickets to the event are currently being sold for $3 at all police stations countrywide and last purchases will be on the funfair day.

There is a specially designed entertainment programme for children, which includes rides in the police traffic cars and bikes; jumping castles and time to cool off in the swimming pool, among a host of other games and rides on the menu.

The police display team, which has been one of the mainstays at agricultural shows and other national events around the country will showcase their skills.

Since its inception, the Commissioner General’s Welfare Fund, which administers proceeds from the Funfair, has also helped thousands of children who have grown to be pillars of society as breadwinners in their own right. Entrance charges at the gates will be $3 for adults and $1 for children. The games and rides will also cost a dollar.