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Criminals thrive on distraction. When you’re not paying attention, you become an easier target for opportunistic thieves. To help you stay safe, our security experts have put together essential tips for shopping malls and the journey home—especially important in light of recent incidents. Crime on the Rise Media reports indicate a definite increase in robberies, […]

· Hot weather can put additional strain on the car and driver · Cars are 50% more likely to overheat in hot weather1 · Hot road surfaces can increase the risk of tyre blowouts and punctures1 · Simple pre-journey checks help prevent battery, engine and tyre failures · Build in time for proper breaks on […]

There are many aftermarket additives on the market, which you can dose into your fuel tank or oil sump. Many of them make big claims. These vary from reducing fuel consumption and engine wear to solving problems without extensive dismantling. Some are valid; others are less so. Do you think I should use an additive? Check […]

We were recently invited by our motoring partner to attend a day of Defensive Driving at their offices. As we drove into town, the driver instructor asked us to do a “running commentary” on seeing and identifying all the hazards on the road. I wrote down several points while I was driving, and I must admit […]

This past Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending the high tea event at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, and it was nothing short of exquisite. I arrived a bit early, just to soak in the atmosphere and admire the recent renovations. The hotel’s interior was striking, and bright, expressive paintings by gifted local artists adorned […]

An afternoon spent at the 2025 Zimbabwean National Arabian Horse Championships. I arrived at Kuimbashiri Bird Park in the afternoon, despite the calendar declaring it winter, the sun shone with unexpected warmth for a winter day. The atmosphere was cheerful, people were on their lunch break, laughing and chatting while children played happily on the […]

Hi All It’s a strange phenomenon whereby, no matter how fit you are from training for one sport, when you start playing a different activity, there will be unused muscles or ligaments that are in a relative state of atrophy. All that triathlon training, and I “Hobble” home from bowls with very stiff quads and […]

Road Safety Authorities and non-government organisations place much focus on road safety and the younger generation, but often neglect the older road users. The group of elderly road users is getting increasingly larger, and our road safety strategies should pay more attention to the possibilities and limitations of this group of road users. In the […]

Acupuncture: The thought of subjecting any part of my body to Acupuncture has, to my Western Mind, always given rise to thoughts of fear – “No Way Jose“. Playing golf with different schools over the past 60ish years, however, I have met some very interesting people. One such person, that was in my fourball recently, […]

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? […]

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 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 […]

The Kindry Her-Flow Colour Run: A Day of Joy and Giving

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 […]

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 […]