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[edit] Speedy deletion of Grace Marufu
A tag has been placed on Grace Marufu requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a person or group of people, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is notable: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not indicate the subject's importance or significance may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guideline for biographies.
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[edit] AfD nomination of Grace Marufu
I have nominated Grace Marufu, an article you created, for deletion. I do not feel that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Grace Marufu. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time. Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 18:38, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Duplicate images uploaded
Thanks for uploading Image:Manyuchi Dam.jpg. A machine-controlled robot account noticed that you also uploaded the same image under the name Image:Clip image002 0001.jpg.jpg. The copy called Image:Clip image002 0001.jpg.jpg has been marked for speedy deletion since it is redundant. If this sounds okay to you, there is no need for you to take any action.
This is an automated message- you have not upset or annoyed anyone, and you do not need to respond. In the future, you may save yourself some confusion if you supply a meaningful file name and refer to 'my contributions' to remind yourself exactly which name you chose (file names are case sensitive, including the extension) so that you won't lose track of your uploads. For tips on good file naming, see Wikipedia's image use policy. If you have any questions about this notice, or feel that the deletion is inappropriate, please contact User:Staecker, who operates the robot account. Staeckerbot (talk) 16:15, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Image copyright problem with Image:Gweru.jpg
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[edit] Speedy deletion of Commercial Banks
A tag has been placed on Commercial Banks requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A1 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a very short article providing little or no context to the reader. Please see Wikipedia:Stub for our minimum information standards for short articles. Also please note that articles must be on notable subjects and should provide references to reliable sources that verify their content.
If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the article's talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. VivioFateFan (Talk, Sandbox) 04:02, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] WPZW
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Although everyone is welcome to edit Wikipedia, many of your recent edits to WikiProject Zimbabwe were not constructive and have been reverted as vandalism. If you do not stop this activity you may be blocked. Mangwanani (talk) 12:31, 18 January 2008 (UTC) |
[edit] Please
I advise that you take a read of the Manual of Style Guide before you make any more edits. Thank you Mangwanani (talk) 12:50, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
Hey Mangwanani. It took me over fives hours to make those changes. You think what i was doing was vandalism?? I see. Good luck making the world know about Zimbabwe, i thought i couldn't help, but clearly you seem to be in good shape. Instead of deleting what i did, you could have edited it to make it what you want to look like. Where will i get another five hours?
[edit] WPZW
Hi there. The page you made an edit to is called Article requests - as in requests for articles which do not already exist. The majority of the articles you listed already exist and if they have connection to Zimbabwe they are present for the attention of editors interested in Zimbabwe by browsing through the Assessment categories where many of the Zimbabwe-related articles can be found under their assessment status. I am not saying you can't help at all. All I am saying is that before you make edits make sure you are familiar with the way things work and the style in which the rest of the articles/WikiProjects are laid out. It took me a very long time to create WikiPrject Zimbabwe and assess 777 articles manually and to get the format correct so I can appreciate that the list you created did take a long time to do, however, these articles were not articles that needed requesting - they already exist. I am very happy to hear that you are dedicated to making Zimbabwe a country that the world knows - so am I - we need more people like you around and I do look forward to working with you. Mangwanani (talk) 16:23, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] RE: Zimbabwe See Also
Wow, you are really going to think I am a grump moaning old thing, but all Wikipedia Articles have a see also section located at the bottom of the article. In the case of the Zimbabwe page it is in the form as below:
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and thus the sections you have added to all the sub-headings that say see also are ultimately defunct. I hate to sound like a moany thing but this is where such items belong. Yours, Mangwanani (talk) 16:27, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Pointers for you
As you requested, here are some pointers for you.
When creating a list as you did with the schools in Kwekwe please use format them so
- one
- two
the bullet point is created by typing * at the start of the line.
Sub headings are created with a double = not a single one. Try to cut down on sub-sub headings. These clutter up the contents box. Also do not create sub headings and leave blank content.
Double check spellings before saving. I am guilty of not doing so myself but it does help if you try to avoid any speeling mistakes. (geddit? speeling) sorry, bad joke.
Please, when editing, do your whole edit first then press save. If you wish to experiment please use the Sandbox before saving several times on the main space. Hope this helps
Mangwanani (talk) 16:40, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
Additionally, please do not reference from within Wikipedia. Only external references are acceptable for use within articles. Mangwanani (talk) 16:42, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Your recent edits
Hi there. In case you didn't know, when you add content to talk pages and Wikipedia pages that have open discussion, you should sign your posts by typing four tildes ( ~~~~ ) at the end of your comment. On many keyboards, the tilde is entered by holding the Shift key, and pressing the key with the tilde pictured. You may also click on the signature button 
located above the edit window. This will automatically insert a signature with your name and the time you posted the comment. This information is useful because other editors will be able to tell who said what, and when. Thank you! --SineBot (talk) 16:46, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] PLEASE!!!
Sorry, this is frustrating me. When you create sub headings make sure you do it thus : == New heading == not =New Heading= . Its TWO = signs before the heading then a space, one capital letter, the heading, a space, then two more = signs. This is the standard use of subheadings. One = sign makes the sub heading too large.
If you aren't sure about the Wiki-mark up or how to format your articles please do read the Manual of Style. Long and boring it is but it does prevent me and other users sounding all moany and groany and reverting your edits. Thanks Mangwanani (talk) 17:25, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Me again
References go at the end of sentences or after punctuation. You keep typing spot. I think you mean spoRt. Keep an eye out for that. Also, The headings you call cultural events, could you call them cultre and recreation instead please? Many thanks Mangwanani (talk) 17:47, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Guess who
Yes me again. Please avoid making lists in articles. Lists are used as a last resort and if possible please put the lists into sentence form. EG:
Landmarks
- Example one
- Example two
should really be
Landmarks
Example one and example two are some of the many landmarks in area X. Example one is noted for XXXX.
References would also be good at this point.
Please only create sub-headings if things are actually written under them. There is no point having a sub-heading with no information to go with it. It is as pointless as a book with no pages or a pen with no ink. Only create sub-headings if you are actually going to write something at the point at which you create the sub-heading.
Once you get the hang of Wikipedia I'm sure you will understand why I need to keep saying all these pointers. I really am not a moany person so don't want to come across as that. Mangwanani (talk) 18:31, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] RE: Sub headings
Hi there. Your ideology on sub-headings is a good one, however, it does not work. If people are to add information they will do so. It is very hard to tempt people in to it by adding blank sub-headings. Also, it makes an article look very poor quality. If you look at many articles rated stub or start they have very few sub-headings and what they do have usually are very detailed. Please please only create sub-headings unless they have something in them. I like the idea but for the purposes of presentation please do not do it. Thank you Mangwanani (talk) 20:35, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Pictures
Hey again
Your pictures are great. You have lots of wonderful pictures of Zimbabwe. I really like them. Make sure you fill in the table however including a description of the image and the author of the picture.
| Description |
DESCRIPTION HERE |
|---|---|
| Source |
self-made |
| Date |
2006 |
| Author |
PUT YOUR NAME HERE |
| Permission (Reusing this image) |
See below. |
Thanks Mangwanani (talk) 20:45, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] edits
Please refrain from the inappropriate use of {{flagicon}} by putting it next to a person/places name at the top of an infobox. Also, make sure that the categories you add to articles actually exist. Many of those which you have added to articles do not exist. Go to Category Zimbabwe and follow the lnks until you find an appropriate category to add your article to, rather than an appropriate one you thought of but however does not exist. Thank you Mangwanani (talk) 12:21, 20 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Re:
I removed that information for Gono as it didn't seem to follow Wikipedia's Neutral Point of View guidelines. Sure, if you can make it sound more neutral and find sources for it then I have no problem with it. For districts do not use the Settlement infobox. A Zimbabwean disctricts infobox is currently being made for this purpose. I advise that if you want to make several edits and work on articles gradually do so here: User:Macvivo/Sandbox and when you have completed and are satisfied with the article copy it over to the desired page on the main space. This will prevent unsourced statements being deleted and blank sub-headings and you can take as long as you like working on an article and I can approve it first, if you would like, before moving it to the main space. Hope this helps... Mangwanani (talk) 16:30, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Speedy deletion of Amaveni Township
A tag has been placed on Amaveni Township requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a person or group of people, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is notable: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not indicate the subject's importance or significance may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guideline for biographies.
If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the article's talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. —BoL 21:50, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Great Zimbabwe
Hi, you moved Great Zimbabwe to Great Zimbabwe National Monument on the basis that this is the name it is referred to in Zimbabwe. In all my years of living there and asking friends there too none of us seem to have heard it called that before. Just thought I would point that out... Mangwanani (talk) 17:04, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Gt Zim
Dont want to undo it just wondered where you got that from as many people I have spoken to who have lived there their whole lives have never heard it called that. Ever. Never mind. We do invent some wonderful names in Zimbabwe do we not? Mangwanani (talk) 19:05, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Youtube
Are you the Macvivo on Youtube? Im the Mangwanani on Youtube and I noticed a comment on my page from a Macvivo. Just wondering if it was the same person? Mangwanani (talk) 22:38, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Barnstar
Many thanks for the award. Mangwanani (talk) 21:53, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Images
Hi ther Macvivo. I presume you still live in Zimbabwe. As I don't anymore I can't create any photos of things that are needed in articles. Would it be possible, if you have them, to upload images of Balancing Rocks and Heroes Acre please. Thanks Mangwanani (talk) 21:57, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Rocks
Those would be the balancing rocks in question. :D Im such a prat. lol Thanks Mangwanani (talk) 22:21, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Nice pics!
Hi there, I've moved your Image:Kanumhu Shopping Center.jpg to Wikimedia Commons, the central library for media, so that it can be used by all the different language WPs. It's great to see your contemporary Zim pics here - WP is sadly lacking in such. It would be good if you could upload any further pics directly to Commons. Gissa a shout if you run into any problems - I can help you categorise your uploaded pics so people can find them. Best, JackyR | Talk 22:15, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Schools in Zimbabwe
Hi there. Please could you clean your edits to the schools in zimbabwe page so that, a) The only things in capitals are the initial letters of names, Example Primary School not EXAMPLE primary school, and b) check spellings especially that of school not scholl or schooll. Thanks Mangwanani (talk) 15:40, 15 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] One more thing
no addresses please and for primary secondary etc list as === [[Primary school|Primary schools]] === or === [[Secondary education|Secondary schools]] === as appropriate. Just trying to keep the formatting the same. Thanks Mangwanani (talk) 16:36, 15 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Also,
we aren't doing them by districts, we're listing them by cities, towns, villages not whole districts... Mangwanani (talk) 17:03, 15 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] More like
thank YOU! That is a lot of schools you have added to the list. Its looking a bit fuller now... Mangwanani (talk) 17:09, 15 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Images
Hi there. Yes its me yet again! Just wanted to say thank you for uploading those wonderful images of Zimbabwe. Its so reminiscent for me and very nostalgic - starting to realise how much I miss Zim.... I especially love the ones of my home city - Harare! Mangwanani (talk) 16:57, 16 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Your comments to my talk page
Terribly sorry - I don't know what you're talking about. Perhaps you are writing about something I did to an article written by (what looks to me like) another user. The article you quote has never existed (no deletion log) and I am therefore confused! Please clarify, and I can understand the problem. Best wishes Fritzpoll (talk) 18:08, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Here it is
Neshuro Business Center Hope you find it. sorry about the confusion. Peace. Samwise Gamgee 18:10, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
Terribly sorry - I don't know what you're talking about. Perhaps you are writing about something I did to an article written by (what looks to me like) another user. The article you quote has never existed (no deletion log) and I am therefore confused! Please clarify, and I can understand the problem. Best wishes Fritzpoll (talk) 18:08, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
- I now see the nomination you are referring to. This is quite tricky for me - I checked the article and all I saw was a one-sentence line. The article definitely lacks context, in my opinion, but I accept your point that you were going to add more information in the coming days. What I would suggest, to avoid things like this happening (with people like me checking suitability of articles) is that you construct a larger article with relevant context and notability in a sandbox (see Wikipedia:Sandbox) and then upload this into a new article. This will avoid misunderstandings!
I am sorry if this has discouraged you - this was not my intention by any means - I only wanted to help make Wikipedia better. Please do not feel discouraged, simply let this encourage you to write a fuller article in the meantime! Best wishes, Fritzpoll (talk) 18:15, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Mwenezi, Maranda etc
Hi. I am from harare but working on a research project on the Mzingwane, Mwenezi and Thuli rivers. I have a research site at Maranda / No 1 and will continue uploading what I have got. Babakathy (talk) 13:30, 21 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Images
Hey there, as I've said before, I love your images. Would you consider creating an account at the commons and uploading all future images there so that we can use the images on the other Wikipedias, especially as I'm interested in using the pictures on the German Wikipedia. Thanks. Mangwanani (talk) 17:52, 21 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Speedy deletion of Image:Great Zimbabwe Ruins1.jpg
A tag has been placed on Image:Great Zimbabwe Ruins1.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section I1 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the image is redundant copy (all pixels the same or scaled down) of an image in the same file format, which is on Wikipedia (not on Commons), and all inward links have been updated.
If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the article's talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Hennessey, Patrick (talk) 08:37, 22 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Districts
Hi there. When sorting the Zimbabwe Disctricts etc. please make sure you don't get towns and villages confused up with districts, eg Binga and Bikita. Thanks Mangwanani (talk) 17:18, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
- I know it doesn't really make sense for a town to have its own article when it only has a few buildings, but after the elections when we all go home (wishful thinking!) maybe these towns will be a bit larger. But I do think that there should be a clear difference between a town and the district, for the district comprises much more than the town does. Even if the article only has one sentence at the moment that's fine. Just mark it with {{Zimbabwe-geo-stub}}. Mangwanani (talk) 17:44, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] AfD nomination of Sable Chemicals
I have nominated Sable Chemicals, an article you created, for deletion. I do not feel that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Sable Chemicals. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time. Golgofrinchian (talk) 23:01, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Image copyright problem with Image:Shiri-yakangwara.jpg
Thank you for uploading Image:Shiri-yakangwara.jpg. However, it currently is missing information on its copyright status. Wikipedia takes copyright very seriously. It may be deleted soon, unless we can determine the license and the source of the image. If you know this information, then you can add a copyright tag to the image description page.
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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Lenard Dembo.jpg
Thanks for uploading or contributing to Image:Lenard Dembo.jpg. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale.
If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. NOTE: once you correct this, please remove the tag from the image's page. STBotI (talk) 16:21, 15 March 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Re: Fay Chung
I have requested a page protection for you. Keep an eye on its progress here. Mangwanani (talk) 18:26, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Zimbabwean ministers
I don't understand why you made all those edits claiming the Cabinet of Zimbabwe was out of office. The election hasn't happened yet and all those ministers remain in office for the time being; if the opposition wins, then they will be replaced after a new president is sworn in. Everyking (talk) 09:04, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
- You're right, I didn't see that. However, normally even if the Cabinet was dissolved we would expect the ministers to remain in office until the appointment of successors; the ministries aren't just vacant, with no one carrying out the work, are they? Everyking (talk) 20:33, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Pics
Just a head's up - becareful with the maps of the Zim Elections. Keep an eye on who you say the author is - I've done that before and it sure makes those with copyright paranoia go insane and annoys them a lot. I'll work on a free vector version which can be used... Mangwanani (talk) 21:16, 12 April 2008 (UTC)
