Harare is looking beautiful in its purple jacaranda colours! From Avondale to the Avenues, our streets are putting on a spectacular seasonal show. As we enjoy this beautiful sight, let’s remember to keep our attention on the road. Fallen jacaranda flowers and leaves can become slippery when wet, potentially reducing tyre grip and making driving
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There is something rather wonderful about jacaranda trees, isn’t there? Every October, they transform our streets and gardens into a haze of purple and lilac. In Zimbabwe, they have become so much a part of spring that it is easy to forget they are not originally African trees. The tree we know in Zimbabwe is
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Have you ever approached a busy intersection in Zimbabwe when the traffic lights are off? Suddenly, everyone wants to go first! Cars push forward, drivers hesitate, tempers rise, and confusion takes over. But in that moment, getting there first matters less than getting there safely. When a traffic light stops working, let’s all do our
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When making tea for a guest, we consider their preferences. So why not show the same consideration to others on the road? From tailgating and impatient overtaking to ignoring pedestrians and cyclists, small driving decisions can have serious consequences. Before your next journey:– Leave home on time and plan for traffic.– Keep a safe following
SOME PEOPLE PUT MORE THOUGHT INTO MAKING TEA THAN THEY DO INTO DRIVING. Read More »
FINAL WARNING TO RESIDENTS: STOP BURNING WASTE The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) hereby issues a STRONG WARNING to all residents who are burning household waste, plastics, rubbish, garden waste or any other waste on their residential premises. BURNING WASTE IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE METHOD OF WASTE DISPOSAL. Residents are reminded that waste must be managed
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Most of us adjust our seats before driving. But how often do you check your headrest? That small cushion behind your head is there for more than comfort. In a rear-end collision, a properly positioned head restraint can help reduce the risk of serious neck injury. Before your next journey, take a few seconds to
DID YOU KNOW YOUR HEADREST IS A SAFETY DEVICE? Read More »
New Moon is on 10 October, and the Whale Full Moon is on 26 October. Mercury becomes an evening object in the western sky, at its highest on 15 October. Venus is close to the end of its evening apparition, a brilliant object in the west after sunset for the first half of the month.
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SUMMER ROADS CAN CHANGE IN SECONDS. One minute the road is dry and bright. The next, you’re driving through a heavy summer shower. And that’s when good drivers slow down and adapt. When the rain comes: Reduce your speed, increase your following distance and give yourself more time to stop. Wet roads can dramatically increase
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Not every vehicle problem comes with a flashing warning light, smoke pouring from the bonnet, or a loud mechanical noise. Sometimes, your car tells you something is wrong in much quieter ways. A slight change in the way it drives. A different sound. A little hesitation when starting. Small things that are easy to dismiss
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Road Safety Advice for Our Elderly Road UsersOur elderly road users deserve our care, patience and respect. As we grow older, changes in mobility, vision, reaction time and judgement can affect how we interact with traffic. At the same time, today’s roads are becoming increasingly busy and complex. Let us all play our part in
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