Blogs

Mvuma Gweru Road

HI All Five years ago, I bought a brand-new Manual, Isuzu 2.5D double cab from Autoworld – it satisfied all that I needed in a vehicle at that stage of my life – reasonable price tag, powerful, robust, and comfortable. During that time, I have traversed over 110k km driving from Mana Pools to Masvingo; […]

FBC Zim Open

FBC Zim Open is one of Zimbabwe’s premier golf tournaments, traditionally hosted at the Royal Harare Golf Club, attracting top professional and amateur golfers from across the region. The event is part of the Sunshine Tour schedule. It is known for combining competitive golf with a strong social and corporate atmosphere. It also makes you […]

Drive Zimbabwe Senior Plus By Tom Benjamin

Drive Zimbabwe Senior Plus, because independence should never retire. There is a special kind of strength carried by those who have walked life’s longer roads, our senior citizens, widows, and single mothers who have held families together, made sacrifices, and kept moving forward no matter the odds. For many, driving is not just about getting from […]

St John’s Mukuru derby day

It’s that time again – the famous St John’s Mukuru Derby Day that is taking place right now. This year’s event started on the 27th of April and will run until the 2nd of May, featuring participation from over twenty schools. There’s certainly plenty of entertainment for everyone. Regardless of what kind of sports you […]

The May Sky

The May Sky There are two full moons this month. The Frost Moon is on 1 May. The Fire Moon is on 31 May, and being the second full moon in the month it is a Blue Moon. New Moon is on 16 May. Venus and Jupiter still dominate the evening sky.  Venus is very […]

The Coffee Column – Alfresco

If you were in Harare last Friday morning, it could be described as rather cold, at least according to my standards. The air was crisp, and there was also some light drizzle in the air. With such conditions, one would naturally require something warm to soothe themselves. This is what led me to Alfresco at […]

WHAT TO DO AND SAY AFTER A ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION – A guide every driver should carry in their mind

In those first few moments after a collision, everything can feel overwhelming. Your heart is racing. Your thoughts are scattered.  But what you do next matters for your safety, for others, and for what follows. 1. Stop. Always. No matter how small it seems, stopping is not a choice; it’s your responsibility. 2. Make the scene safe. Take a breath, […]

Jabulani Safaris

HI All I drove down to Gweru late last week to see a few of Softrite’ s payroll clients – I left early, so I arrived mid-morning leaving plenty of time to travel the extra 80km south to the Jabulani Safari camp a short distance east of Shangani. Jabulani Safaris is set amongst granite kopjes […]

Miombo Mountain Lodge

On Sunday afternoon, I made my way to Miombo Mountain Lodge with one goal in mind: to finally experience one of their much-talked-about weekly Sunday sessions. As it turned out, the afternoon had a pleasant surprise in store. Taking the stage was the FaB Fusion Duo, a husband-and-wife pair who form the heart of the […]

Gweru Bulawayo 100-mile cycle race

HI All Way back in 1927 an Englishman, resident in Bulawayo, called Arthur Newton set the world record for 100 miles by running from Gweru to Bulawayo in 14:43 hours. He was already 44 years old and had won his second Comrades Marathon in 1924 with a time of 6.48 plus the largest ever winning […]

WHAT TO DO AND SAY AFTER A ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION. A guide every driver should carry in their mind

In those first few moments after a collision, everything can feel overwhelming. Your heart is racing. Your thoughts are scattered. But what you do next matters for your safety, for others, and for what follows. 1. Stop. Always.No matter how small it seems, stopping is not a choice; it’s your responsibility. 2. Make the scene […]

A small habit that could put you at risk on the road

This one is for every woman who gets behind the wheel each day. You get into your car, adjust your seat, adjust your mirrors, and buckle up. Everything feels right. And then this.A simple hair clip, sitting exactly where your head is supposed to rest. It feels like nothing. But in the moment it matters […]

100 Miller Classic

The Coffee Column – The Fridge

Slow Sunday mornings call for a good cup of coffee, a quiet corner, and a moment to just be. This past Sunday, I found exactly that at The Fridge, tucked away at 63B Ridgeway North in Highlands. The space strikes that perfect balance between cozy and refreshing. You have the option to sit outside and […]

Some Different Ideas

As you know, each week we share the Ndeipi Weekender across our social media platforms, highlighting different events and experiences happening around town. We also make it a point to attend some of these ourselves, giving you a first-hand look at what’s worth trying. So, it was a pleasure meeting up with Chengeto and Zanele […]

Mike’s Blog: Maleme Dam

HI All Bulawayo was my hometown whilst I was at university in the early 1970s, so being so close to the Matopos (now Matobo Hills), it didn’t take long for me to develop a passion for spending time out there amongst the spiritual quiet of their huge balancing rocks. Round about the same time I […]

WHY AGGRESSION IS TAKING OVER OUR ROADS

Drivers have not suddenly forgotten how to drive. What has changed… is patience. What we are witnessing on our roads today is not a lack of skill it is a shift in attitude. Aggression is rising because entitlement is rising. Too many drivers now believe their time matters more than everyone else’s safety. It starts […]