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The Friend Animal Foundation is the biggest and only no kill shelter in Zimbabwe. We are home to some 400 odd dogs and it is our main purpose to provide a healthy and caring home environment for our dogs. We have more than 200 dogs in our Tribe which is a group of dogs who […]

The Intertropical Convergence zone is following the Sun northward, taking the rains with it. Some areas had lots of rain, others less. But for all of us there should now be more clear skies and more opportunities to see the stars. Full Moon will be on 2 April – the Diamond Moon. It is the […]

HI All This country has always had a strong contingent of (mostly older) folks playing lawn bowls and 40 years ago we had over 20 different bowling clubs in Harare alone. Once a year there would be a Nationals Bowls tournament with several hundred of the more competitive types converging on one or other of the […]

Driving Habits That Could Be Wearing You Down  Without You Even NoticingEvery day, we get into our cars without thinking twice. A quick trip to the shops. The daily commute. Long drives chasing opportunities, providing for family, or simply getting through the day. Driving feels normal. Routine. But here’s something most people never stop to […]

Coffee fact: The cappuccino is named after the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; its colour mirrors their iconic brown robes. There’s a spot along Enterprise that I pass every single weekday, on my way to work and again on my way home. Lately, it’s been impossible to miss the steady stream of people coming in […]

Coffee fact: Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, with over 2 billion cups enjoyed every single day! For a perfect Sunday, it’s the simple things that hit the spot, good company, a decent drink, and a change of scenery. This past weekend, with the sun finally deciding to show […]

This past Sunday, the Blue Tree Project hosted a blue tree painting at the Wagzone. The Blue Tree Project began in 2019 in Western Australia, inspired by the heartbreaking loss of Jayden Whyte. What started as a tribute has since grown into a global movement, with thousands of trees painted in a striking shade of […]

Hi All Every now and then I like to spend an early evening just chilling by myself at an outdoor restaurant with a good book in one hand and a beer or a glass of wine in the other.  The World of Books situated at the back of Highlands Park conveniently stays open till 6 […]

by Jenna Hutchings Part 1 of 3: Fuel Is Not an Input. It’s a Liability. Did you know that Tariro* spent US$3 a day getting to work in February? This week: US$4.Today: US$5. She hasn’t moved from Epworth. Her job in Borrowdale hasn’t moved. Harare hasn’t moved. Only the price of getting there has. And […]

This is a story about four drivers: Everybody. Somebody. Anybody. Nobody. There was a hazard on the road. Everybody saw it. Somebody should have acted. Anybody could have stepped in. But Nobody did. And that’s how danger grows… quietly, unnoticed, until it’s too late. Now look at our roads today: 🚫 The driver who notices […]

AI & Applications Safety Tips Rufaro Joylyn Kanganga Rufaro is a published research author with a Master of Commerce degree (dist.) from Rhodes Business School. Her research work explores how businesses can optimize the use of Generative AI while mitigating its inherent risks. Passionate about the safe adoption of AI and disruptive technologies, she shares her […]

This past weekend I had the privilege of attending a run organised by KidzCan Zimbabwe together with St Ignatius College. The run was held in honour of former student Craig Jaison, who sadly passed away a few years ago. All proceeds raised will go towards supporting children currently battling cancer and helping to raise awareness […]

One word I feel very strongly about in road safety discussions is “accident.” It’s used constantly. But here’s the problem: it suggests something random, something unavoidable, something no one could have prevented. The truth? Most serious incidents on our roads are not accidents. They are collision-avoidable events caused by human decisions: – Speed – Distraction […]

The morning of the Horse Race Day at Borrowdale Racecourse began under gloomy skies, with relentless rain that seemed determined to keep everyone indoors. It was the kind of weather that makes you want to stay curled up at home with a warm beverage, a soft blanket and a good book or favourite television show. […]

Sometimes when your car refuses to start, the problem seems obvious. But in many cases, it’s not so simple. If you turn the key and hear a clicking sound, or notice flickering lights, your first thought might be that the battery is dead. But it could also be the alternator. The confusion happens because these […]

On Thursday, 26 February, Mr L. Makurirofa hosted a Zoom meeting, talking about how World Cancer Day, 4 February, brought stakeholders together around a shared commitment: reducing the cancer burden and strengthening patient-centred care in Zimbabwe. His message was clear that cancer patients must be recognised as primary stakeholders and meaningfully involved at every stage […]

This past weekend, I visited the Garden Fayre at the Italian Club, a community market offering plants, trees, handcrafted items, books, biltong and freshly prepared food. From around 9 am, there was a steady flow of people making their way through the stalls. Some arrived with a clear plan of what they were looking for, […]

Hi AllThe Nomads Golf Club is made up of about 160 guys involved with all manner of businesses. Their objectives include raising awareness for the less fortunate in our communities as well as giving guys a monthly chance to meet well-meaning peers to share their important happenings plus ideas on helping their communities. I have […]