Last weekend I went to Springvale House, Peterhouse, where young karatekas gathered for an interschools tournament. From the tiny 4- and 5-year-olds stepping onto the mat for what was probably one of their first competitions, right through to the confident 13- and 14-year-olds. Watching young children compete is witnessing the beginning of tomorrow’s champions. The […]
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by Safeguard | jul 07, 2026 | Incident reports OVERVIEW Internally, the total number of crime incidents experienced by Safeguard clients increased by 9%. Compared to the previous month, non-violent crimes, particularly petty theft incidents increased, highlighting a possible shift towards opportunistic crime. Gate motors, fuel, and vehicle batteries continue to be vulnerable targets in and
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The VAWZ Scruffs Dog Show was one of those events that has a way of winning you over. Everywhere you looked were wagging tails, proud owners and plenty of personality. It was also reassuring to see how responsibly the event was run, with every dog on a leash and owners ensuring their four-legged companions were
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In a city that’s constantly on the move, it’s refreshing to stumble across an event that encourages you to simply slow down. Recently, I attended a Gin & Poetry afternoon at a village along Kenilworth in Newlands, where guests were invited to experience three different varieties of gin, each paired with its own specially selected
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New Moon is on 14 July and the Meerkat Full Moon is 29 July. At the start of July you will be able to see two planets after sunset in the West. Jupiter is getting low in the west after sunset. It will disappear from the evening sky, to re-appear at the end of the
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This Father’s Day, Sam Levy’s Village was buzzing with activity as families came to partake in a festival aimed at honouring the men who guide, protect and love us daily. The event has an incredible display of the best food stands, car clubs, bike clubs, and lifestyle brands in town. It was exciting to see
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Have you ever tried planting an orchid, or any flower for that matter, only to watch it slowly wilt away despite your best efforts? You buy a beautiful pot, water it regularly, place it somewhere with plenty of light, and still it refuses to thrive. Well, as I recently discovered, watering a plant and giving
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As temperatures drop across Zimbabwe, most of us remember to pull out our warm jackets, blankets, and heaters. Yet one of our most important daily companions is often overlooked: our vehicle. Whether you’re a private motorist, family driver, fleet manager, business owner, or professional driver, winter can place extra strain on your vehicle. A weak
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Over the past decade, the A.D.M.A Agrishow has grown into Zimbabwe’s leading agricultural exhibition, bringing together farmers, suppliers, manufacturers and service providers to showcase the latest in machinery, inputs, livestock, technology and farming solutions. Held on an impressive 25 acres, this year’s show was the biggest one to date, bringing together over 250 exhibitors from
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The Harare Bike Day Clean-Up Campaign held on Monday, 1st June was the first part of the World Bike Day celebrations week. The clean-up campaign brought together several stakeholders who came out to support the initiative and actively take part in making a difference. Representatives from Oriel Girls High School, Oriel Boys High School, Clean
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