· 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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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
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