Blogs
Riding for a cyle friendly city
Hi All, Imagine living in a city that was “Cycling Friendly” like Kigali is Plastic Free Friendly? Imagine the next generation of town planners transforming seldom used parts of our existing city into parks or cycle tracks encouraging our communities to have a healthier lifestyle? Imagine Harare being known as The Cycling Destination City in sub-Saharan Africa? […]
Safe Driving During Daylight Saving Time: Tips to Avoid Dangers
As daylight saving time comes to an end and winter brings even fewer hours of daylight, drivers are going to spend more time in the dark. Even though the practice of “falling back” gives us all an extra hour of sleep on that one day, the extra rest can’t offset some of the dangers accompanying […]
The Color Run
The sun shone brightly over the Old Georgians Sports Club in Mt Pleasant Harare, as crowds gathered for an afternoon of vibrant energy and purpose. The Her-Flow Colour Run wasn’t just any race—it was a celebration of women’s health, empowerment, and community spirit, all while raising funds for period kit donations to schools and charity […]
Buying a Quality Used Car and Safety on the Road
In a challenging economic climate with tight budgets, few of us are privileged with the financial means to buy a new vehicle. It does not matter whether we call it is used car, a second-hand car or a pre-owned car – but there has been a continually growing market in Zimbabwe for these vehicles. In […]
Mukuvisi and SPCA
Hi All Over the course of the last few years, I have acquired both my dogs from the SPCA in Hatfield. One is a purebred German Shepherd (GSD), whilst the latest addition is a ginger-haired Cross Chow. Both are female, but they are so well suited to each other. When I greet them in the morning in […]
RIP Old Age
HI All When you attend weddings or 21sts birthdays, it is quite common, in these parts of the world, for the MC to propose a toast to the hosts with words to the effect of “Wishing you both live a fit and healthy life to a ripe old age”. One could add phrases like “with a […]
Eye Protection and Road Safety
Our eyes and eyesight are perhaps the most important of our senses on the road. Seeing is a highly active function. Our eyes continually move and adjust, receiving a constant flow of visual impressions. Normally, all this activity happens routinely and without noticeable strain. It is important to identify those factors that might strain our […]
Safe Overtaking and Road Safety
The seemingly simple manoeuvre of overtaking/ passing other vehicles accounts for a high rate of fatalities in Zimbabwe. Passing stationary vehicles is a rather simple movement and does not present too many problems for most drivers. Overtaking moving vehicles is a different matter and requires skill, experience and practice because hazards are moving and the […]
Mazowe Dam Swimming
HI All Swimming is one sport that most of us were introduced to at a very early age. Some have parents that encourage their young kids to strive be able to swim against the best athletes; others like me, just attended school swimming a few times a week, being chosen for the relay team when […]
Ten Essential Driving Tips Every Driver Should Know
Driving is something we all do every day, but staying safe on the road isn’t always as simple as it seems. Whether you’re a seasoned driver or just starting, there are a few tricks that are easy to overlook, but they can make a big difference in keeping you, your passengers, and others safe. Here […]
Zimbabwe National Bowls Tournament
HI All Every year for over 50 years, Bowls Zimbabwe has held a National Bowls tournament at alternating venues throughout the country. Back in the 60s, when my folks first started playing Bowls, it was held in places like Mutare that had 4 or 5 venues around the city. Bowls died off quite a lot […]
A Baby Aurora Australis Dances Over Swansea, Tasmania
Capturing the Magic: A Stunning Baby Aurora Australis Lights Up Swansea, Tasmania from Dusk Till Dawn (8pm-2am)
Staying Calm Behind The Wheel
Road rage is an all-too-common phenomenon that can escalate quickly. Read on to learn effective strategies for staying calm behind the wheel, from practising mindfulness to fostering empathy among drivers. Road rage has become an increasingly pressing issue in the bustling streets of Zimbabwe, where the mix of modernity and tradition creates a unique driving […]
Geelong, Australia
HI All When you own your own company, you rarely take a true vacation; it is normally just a Working Holiday. I have, however, often been referred to as a fitness fanatic: I don’t spend my holidays lazing on the beach; I prefer to challenge my physical limits by entering an energetic sporting event Over […]