There are mornings when you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. Then there are mornings when you’ve only managed two hours of sleep, which somehow become even less after having to squeeze in an early morning activity before heading to work. That was my reality today. One question kept running […]
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Last weekend I went to Springvale House, Peterhouse, where young karatekas gathered for an interschools tournament. From the tiny 4- and 5-year-olds stepping onto the mat for what was probably one of their first competitions, right through to the confident 13- and 14-year-olds. Watching young children compete is witnessing the beginning of tomorrow’s champions. The
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The VAWZ Scruffs Dog Show was one of those events that has a way of winning you over. Everywhere you looked were wagging tails, proud owners and plenty of personality. It was also reassuring to see how responsibly the event was run, with every dog on a leash and owners ensuring their four-legged companions were
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Can we all confirm that craving comfort food in winter is a universal thing? The moment the weather turns chilly, suddenly coffee tastes better, and desserts become irresistible. Whatever the reason, this season always inspires me to continue my quest for some of the best coffee stops in Harare. One café that keeps calling me
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In a city that’s constantly on the move, it’s refreshing to stumble across an event that encourages you to simply slow down. Recently, I attended a Gin & Poetry afternoon at a village along Kenilworth in Newlands, where guests were invited to experience three different varieties of gin, each paired with its own specially selected
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This Father’s Day, Sam Levy’s Village was buzzing with activity as families came to partake in a festival aimed at honouring the men who guide, protect and love us daily. The event has an incredible display of the best food stands, car clubs, bike clubs, and lifestyle brands in town. It was exciting to see
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It was one of those rare days when I had a serious sweet tooth craving, which I will tell you doesn’t happen often, despite how many times you have read pieces I have written about cakes. This meant I needed somewhere that would satisfy the craving properly. The destination became Café Pistachio, tucked away in
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Have you ever tried planting an orchid, or any flower for that matter, only to watch it slowly wilt away despite your best efforts? You buy a beautiful pot, water it regularly, place it somewhere with plenty of light, and still it refuses to thrive. Well, as I recently discovered, watering a plant and giving
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Over the past decade, the A.D.M.A Agrishow has grown into Zimbabwe’s leading agricultural exhibition, bringing together farmers, suppliers, manufacturers and service providers to showcase the latest in machinery, inputs, livestock, technology and farming solutions. Held on an impressive 25 acres, this year’s show was the biggest one to date, bringing together over 250 exhibitors from
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Freshly Ground at Sam Levy’s Village may already be a familiar name to many, but after my visit, I finally understood why it keeps its place so comfortably on Harare’s coffee map. I arrived around 8 am on a Saturday, which in hindsight may have been one of the reasons I went on to have
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