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After the Christmas holidays, many of us in the Country are feeling the pinch. Every little saving counts and money-saving tips are more relevant than ever. Here are some practical ways to help you, as a driver, save on fuel and car expenses—not just this January! Switch Off Your Engine When Idle Turn off your […]

As the new year starts, bringing with it the buzz of reopening schools, there is an essential aspect that often gets overlooked in the back-to-school rush: car safety. With the roads bustling with young learners commuting to and from school, putting their safety first is paramount. With this in mind, we thought it would be […]

Do not bribe traffic officials for any violations of the rules of the road and traffic laws. In the context of the upcoming festive season.    Corruption and Traffic Enforcement The effect of corruption is not only a loss of state revenue. When corrupt officials allow motorists who speed or are driving vehicles that are not […]

Hi All Farming, here in Zimbabwe, is generally labour intensive with eager workers requiring skilful management backed up with an organised administration setup. Generally, when a farmer starts out, he just takes on a few locally based labourers to plough and plant the fields. He then sits down by his computer, at the end of […]

Hi All I’ve just returned from competing in the annual Small Bridge Triathlon. Small Bridge is a large lake situated at the start of the Eastern Highlands some 40km north of Mutare. This short drive takes one along steep, winding roads with good tar to an elevation of 1551 m – 330m above that of […]

The 2024 festive season is underway and many Zimbabweans will still travel to destinations across the country. Here’s some important information to know before you take to the road!  The Christmas holiday season is upon us and many holidaymakers will be heading out onto Zimbabwean roads to destinations around the country for relaxation. More so, […]

Hi All Early yesterday morning I drove down to a National Tree Planting demonstration alongside the Pomona Art Wall with some of my staff from Softrite and Bambazonke Nhasi. Clean and Green celebrated a monumental milestone with a very successful Tree Planting of 14 Acacia Sieberiana trees, along Pomona Art Wall on Borrowdale Road. Click here […]

Earlier sunset It’s almost that time of the year again. The December holidays are just around the corner, and many people’s minds are already yearning for a well-deserved break. Thousands of holidaymakers will be travelling on Zimbabwe’s roads to ensure an enjoyable journey. We have some very important holiday travel safety tips. After daylight savings time […]

1 x Grade 7 3 x Grade 6s 1 x Grade 2 3 x Parents 1 x Adult from Social Cycling Club Thanks for joining!

Hi All  Please bring your Company Gazebo along with a community-inspiring mindset to Pomona Art Wall next Tuesday at 9 am. A sponsor for drinking water and Pizza Snacks would be appreciated. Contact Sharon at +263 772 240 442. Set up before 8 am. We are very fortunate to have people in our community who go out of […]

Anyone who has ever had the displeasure of being left at the roadside because their car has broken down can appreciate just how important such assistance is. Whether driving to work, embarking on a road trip, or simply doing errands, an unplanned problem in your car can quickly ruin the day. This is where roadside […]

The Road Safety Threat posed by Potholes The threats from potholes can be more severe than merely a financial risk. We have witnessed crash reports of even fatal crashes caused by head-on collisions directly related to potholes. Sometimes a driver may swerve in front of oncoming traffic after losing control of his vehicle, having driven through […]

Hi All Last Saturday evening I, along with about 100 others, was invited to a well-organised book launch at The Beach House in Harare. Well-known wildlife enthusiast, Jan Teede, had arranged for three very different books to be published by his printers in Cape Town. The three authors, Jan Teede, Kirsty Jean and Natalie de […]

Summer RainsThe Rainy season here in Zimbabwe has just about always started in the first or second week of November. This year the weather has been true to form with a couple of heavy showers already having us check our rain gauges. No sign of any climate change in these parts! It’s a time, like […]

World Diabetes Day: 14 November Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the body cannot effectively use its insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. World Diabetes Day, recognised globally on the 14 November, aims to raise awareness about diabetes, which comes in three main types: Type […]

6 min read Navigating the bustling roads of our Country can be a challenge for new drivers, but safety can be significantly improved with the right tips. Find essential driving tips from seasoned drivers, focusing on practical advice that empowers newbies to build confidence, enhance their skills, and ensure a safer driving experience on Zimbabwe’s […]

This has been the case in Harare and other parts of the country as the heavens daily pour down blessings from above. Remember that before the rains began pouring this year, most of our national highways and roads had been upgraded. Remember also that this improved road network results in increasing cases of speed-related crashes. […]