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I recently attended a lively and heartwarming fundraiser quiz hosted by the National Association of Garden Clubs of Zimbabwe (NAGC). The room buzzed with energy as teams with catchy names like Northern Lights, Smarty Pants, and the crowd-favourite White Hair Wisdom tackled questions, shared laughs, and embraced a spirit of friendly competition. One of the highlights of the afternoon […]

Earlier today, I found myself driving behind a vehicle that was releasing thick black smoke so dense that I had to fall far back just to see the road ahead. This wasn’t a brief puff.It was constant.Visibility disappeared.The air became foul.And every driver behind was forced to react. This is not just unpleasant. It is […]

As the back-to-school season begins across Zimbabwe, many families are balancing school fees, uniforms, fuel, groceries, and daily transport costs. While budgets may be under pressure, road safety is never optional. Zimbabwean roads demand extra care. Changing weather, damaged surfaces, livestock, pedestrians, and unexpected breakdowns can turn an ordinary trip into a serious situation. Please […]

One of the things on my list for 2026 is to learn new skills while having fun. To kickstart the year, I decided to attend a crafting workshop with Craft&Co, which they host almost every weekend at Luna’s. These workshops are designed to be both relaxing and inspiring. In a supportive, hands-on environment, participants can […]

A new year arrives without a sound, no fireworks where truth is found. Just quiet moments, soft and still, A chance to pause… to reset the wheel. We carry lessons, scars, and grace from every road we’ve had to face. Some journeys are clear, some are hard to see. Some taught us patience painfully. Not […]

Every last week of December, I make it a tradition to visit my mother in a different town. What once felt like frustrating network challenges during these visits has revealed itself to be something far more valuable; it has become a deliberate social media detox. In that quiet space, I recoup, align my thoughts, plan […]

If you put a pair of binoculars on Jupiter, you will see some of its four brightest moons, appearing as little specks of light on either side of the giant planet. Galileo was the first to see these moons. That they orbit another planet destroyed the belief that everything in the universe revolves around Earth. […]

Over the years, a subtle shift has occurred on our roads. Not only in the number of vehicles we see or the technology we use, but in the mindset of the people behind the wheel. There was a time when road safety was a personal matter. When the Highway Code mattered. When courtesy was expected, […]

From the moment I stepped into Borrowdale Country Club last Friday evening, the air was alive with festive cheer, twinkling fairy lights draped across the stalls, the sound of carols floating through the night, and the irresistible aroma of indulgent bites and cheerful sips that set the festive mood. The buzz of families and friends […]

I went out to Monavale Vlei on Sunday morning to join a guided wetland walk, what an experience that turned out to be. Monavale is one of Zimbabwe’s seven Ramsar sites, internationally recognised for its ecological importance under the Ramsar Convention, which was signed in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar to protect wetlands […]

December doesn’t magically create bad drivers. It creates overwhelmed people who carry their stress straight onto the road. Road behaviour is emotional behaviour, and December is the month when emotions run high and spill over the edges. It’s the pressure. The money worries. The crowded shops. The deadlines. The family demands. The dark mornings and […]

Car dents are more than just cosmetic. Many motorists in Zimbabwe view dents and scratches as minor inconveniences—something you can ignore until a “better time.” But the truth is, even a small dent can create hidden safety risks that grow worse over time. Modern vehicles are engineered with incredible precision, and any structural disturbance, no […]

This weekend, I found myself immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of The Safari Show, Zimbabwe’s premier showcase of our safari heritage and tourism industry. It was a gathering alive with energy, ideas, and celebration, a true festival of what makes Zimbabwe’s wilderness experiences world-renowned. The event was officiated by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, […]

I joined communities like Trees for Harare at the annual Tree Planting sale, where they are pledging to make Harare green again. The atmosphere was alive with purpose, local nurseries displayed indigenous species, offered free advice, and prepared us for the upcoming National Tree Planting Day on 6 December 2025. I couldn’t resist picking up […]

If you’re burying your head in the sand about strange noises coming from your brakes, it’s time to face reality. Your brakes are on the verge of failure or are already failing. Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance warns that ignoring a small braking issue is not only dangerous but also more expensive to fix the longer […]

The rainy season has started in earnest and although I welcome the rain for the sake of our garden, the lakes I sail on and farmers’ crops, I do wish for an occasional clear night because there are some special things happening in the December sky. On 5 December, the Springbok Full Moon (the names […]

There are moments when music transcends entertainment and becomes something deeper, something like a shared experience that stirs the soul. That’s exactly what happened on Saturday afternoon at Arundel School Chapel, where the Marden Singers performed Handel’s Messiah with grace, power, and heart. Led by the ever-inspiring Margot Dennis – our Personality of the Month […]

THE CULTURE WE CREATED ON OUR ROADS This is bigger than bad driving. It’s about who we have quietly become. We built a road culture where rushing feels normal. Where speed feels like success. Where getting there fast matters more than getting there alive. Where the smallest inconvenience ignites anger faster than compassion.facebook.com/105600827733427 And it […]

Bumper-to-Bumper Burnout: Coping with Driving Stress in Zimbabwe For many in Zimbabwe, the daily commute is a major source of hidden stress, anxiety, and even cognitive fatigue. Constant stop-start traffic causes more than just frustrating delays; it creates intense road stress that can affect your overall well-being. This pressure doesn’t disappear when you park; it […]

There’s something about the sound of Christmas carols that makes the heart feel lighter. This past Saturday, as I stepped into Kingsmead Chapel, I was greeted by the gentle hum of “O Holy Night” drifting through the air, mingling with laughter and the rustle of wrapping paper. For a moment, I could have sworn Christmas […]

I decided to join fellow nature lovers at the Mukuvisi March for Elephants, an annual event hosted in the serene Mukuvisi Woodlands. Supported by Zambezi Elephant Fund, Triathlon Zimbabwe, and My Trees – Miti Yangu. The march brought together families, friends, dogs, and a whole lot of sunshine. It wasn’t much of a hustle for […]

Hi All Two of the most important essentials for increasing participation in any social sport are to have sensible, dedicated committee members along with healthy sponsorship from a local supporting company. Electrosales is one such company sponsoring an annual two-day Mountain Biking event at the start of November each year. This last weekend there were […]

• Up to thousands of casualties are linked to poor driver vision • The risk of a collision rises by 20% on dark, wet evenings • One in seven people knows someone who is breaking the law over eyesight requirements* Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance is concerned about the number of drivers taking to the roads with defective vision. […]

As we go into November, the chances of cloud and rain increase, but at least we have lost the October haze. So, when the sky is clear, take the opportunity to enjoy being under a starry sky. On 5 November, the Milk Full Moon will be the middle of a series of three supermoons. It […]