Blogs

Hi All Some people are born organisers. They, typically, meet up with fellow competitors after an event and chat about possibilities in their discipline. One such group has linked up recently to form Zimbabwe Masters Swimming. Last Saturday morning they put together a well organised international event at the Harare International School with teams coming […]

When the weather turns rough, safety should always come first. No journey is worth risking your life — or the lives of others. If conditions are too dangerous, delay your trip until it’s safer to travel. By planning, maintaining your vehicle, and adjusting your driving techniques to suit the weather, you can greatly reduce your […]

This past Saturday afternoon, I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural Sable Lager Grid Cup, a fresh and exciting rugby tournament featuring four specially drafted teams: Impis, Ngunis, Valley Blades, and Sun Rays. The event is a collaborative effort between Zimbabwe Rugby Union, Kyros Sports, and Harare Rugby, and it’s already proving to be […]

BHAPU Newsletter and Stats Q3

Amid Mercury Retrograde, we’ve teamed up with astrology extraordinaire Francesca Oddie to explore how different star signs behave on the road — and how their personalities influence how they handle vehicle challenges. From changing a tyre to dealing with a breakdown, these insights reveal what the stars might say about you as a driver. Have […]

Hi All Contrary to widely held views amongst the non-bowling public, the game of lawn bowls requires a lot of skill and practice before one can seriously challenge the best in the game. I consider myself one of those competitive types who play to win at any sport, always humbly accepting defeat when beaten (Often!) […]

This past weekend, I had the joy of attending the Pink Fun Run at Chisipite Senior School, and let me tell you, it was pink in every sense of the word! As the early bird I pride myself on being, I arrived just in time for registration and was immediately handed a bright pink cap, […]

How to Check Your Tyres After a Summer of Driving. After a season of long road trips, hot weather, and busy highways, your tyres have probably worked harder than usual. Summer heat and rough roads can cause subtle wear and tear that’s easy to overlook — but giving your tyres a quick check now can […]

Hi All The best time of the year to visit any of our National Parks Game Reserves is during the couple of months before the annual November rains arrive. At this time of the year the wildlife returns to the more prolific waterholes and the vegetation starts to thin out, making for easier visibility. Having […]

Last week, my colleague and I ventured to The Plunge at 56 Kingsmead Road and let me tell you, this place is a wellness haven. From pilates to yoga, and of course, the star of the show: the plunge itself. The surroundings are serene, the energy is vibrant, and the moment you walk in, you […]

No timed training can rival the quiet, relentless rhythm of a life steeped in music. When the piano lives in the corner of the living room; when your mother is a trained pianist whose fingers dance across the keys with the same ease as her words of encouragement; when melodies are the language of your […]

Hi All, Having spent a long day on the Vic Falls / Hwange Road yesterday, I made the decision to change the timing of my return flight to Harare. The net result was an overnighter in the Falls at one of my favourite guest houses, Nkosi Lodge, One of Bayete’s three very fine, reasonably priced Lodges […]

Hi All First impressions always count, especially when you are a discerning visitor to an International Fair like the Sanganai Tourism Expo held in Mutare last week. I popped into the show the night before to have a glimpse of what to expect and was immediately taken in by the Mountain Lakes exhibition – A […]

I never thought I’d say this, but the air felt different at Chapungu Sculpture Park. Not in the poetic, exaggerated way people sometimes describe places, but in a way that made me pause, breathe deeper, and wonder why. Then it hit me: this place grows its atmosphere, literally. Trees everywhere, thoughtfully planted and lovingly labelled, […]

Hi All Seeing a leopard in any of Zimbabwe’s free roaming National Parks is one of those rare privileges that is generally only experienced by regular visitors to those special wildlife areas. My work colleague and I were recently invited to spend a few nights in Machaba’s Ingwe Pan Camp situated within the inland Jesse […]

Playing Piano: It’s a proven fact that, as you progress through life, you should continually reinvent yourself – set yourself very different objectives that require you being outside your comfort zone. This is especially true when you go through that Empty Nest syndrome.   When I was over in New York for their marathon a […]

Some celebrations arrive fashionably late, and mine did just that. A belated birthday lunch turned into a full-on soul-refreshing experience at Kelly’s Kuttings, a place that doesn’t just serve food, but serves up an atmosphere that feels like a warm hug in floral form. We arrived in the afternoon, and from the moment I stepped […]

Hi All Life in the city goes along like a flash in a blur and most folks seldom take a true break from it all. I was travelling down to Bulawayo for the Inter-District Bowls tournament over the long weekend. So, I took the opportunity to drive out to my spiritual heaven (The Matopos) to […]

This past weekend, I found myself swept into a world where colour, creativity, and coffee collided most delightfully at the Art in Bloom exhibition hosted by Art@84. When I arrived, I was greeted by a kaleidoscope of hues dancing across canvases, perfectly paired with the warm, inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee from the Brush […]

HI All, There are, from my limited experience, three very different ways to overnight in Mana Pools: National Parks have 3 very basic brick under tile lodges that come complete with bedding and showers; the second option is to book your own self-catering campsite; or, you decide to splash out and leave the organisation to someone else by staying […]

As the afternoon winter sun stretched gently over Borrowdale Brooke, I arrived at the prestigious golf club with a mix of excitement and curiosity. My first stop was the golf shop nestled near the entrance. Inside the corridors, the walls proudly displayed plaques of record-breakers dating back to the early 2000s, a testament to the […]

The first rain of the season always feels magical. It cools the earth, washes away the dust, and gives us a refreshing break from the heat. But as tempting as it is to dance in the rain or take a carefree drive, the first showers come with a few hidden risks for both your health […]

By Peter Morris of Astronomical Society of Harare The night sky, even in our increasingly light-polluted city, is one of the great privileges of living in Zimbabwe. The rhythm of the stellar progression through the night and the dance of the planets across the constellations gives us a sense of harmony with the universe. The […]

The Connection Between Seasonal Allergies and Distracted Driving Accidents As spring blooms across the country, allergy season arrives in full force. Trees, grasses, and flowers release pollen into the air, affecting millions of people. While allergies are often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, they can have serious implications when it comes to driving. Picture this: You’re […]