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On Saturday, I had the chance to experience my first Frost & Sip event, an intimate cake-decorating experience hosted by To Do List, and it was every bit as enjoyable as I had hoped. The concept is simple but so much fun. You are given the baked part of your cake and, with the hosts […]

Last week St George’s College played host to three captivating nights of music, theatre and a story that has resonated with audiences around the world for generations. Jesus Christ Superstar, directed by Kundisai Mtero, brought the acclaimed musical to the College in a production that blended Afro-centric and Euro-centric influences into a distinctive interpretation of the classic. […]

Hi All Troutbeck has, over the past 50 or 60 years, proudly established itself as the central hub for tourism in the Eastern Highlands – all roads lead to Troutbeck! The main tarred roads taking one there from Harare are all in good nick, making the drive to this destination a whole lot more pleasant than some of our alternatives. […]

From Friday, 31 July to Sunday, 2 August 2026, Chisipite Senior School became the home of some of Zimbabwe’s finest schoolgirl hockey as it hosted the highly anticipated Golden & Silver Girls Hockey Tournament. Bringing together talented teams from about 24 schools, the tournament delivered three days of fierce competition. The success of the tournament […]

Hi All, Way back in the 1980s the, then very influential, Computer Society of Zimbabwe used to hold an annual week-long Nyanga conference alternating between the Troutbeck and Montclair Hotels. They always invited leading authorities in computing and accounting, like chairman John Dawson, to give lectures and lead discussions on recent trends. Computers were in […]

For Harare’s wine enthusiasts, Tannin Tuesdays organised by Elixir have become a much-loved tradition. They have evolved into a regular experience that brings together people who share a curiosity for good wine, great conversation, and learning something new. This October marks two years of Elixir introducing guests to the fascinating world of wine. The experience […]

Hi All Over the years, I have, literally, spent hundreds of nights in our Eastern Highlands. The most memorable trips have been when I’ve stayed with close friends or family in a respectable cottage or lodge for three nights or more: where there has been no TV or Internet; where evenings were spent huddled around […]

There are mornings when you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. Then there are mornings when you’ve only managed two hours of sleep, which somehow become even less after having to squeeze in an early morning activity before heading to work. That was my reality today. One question kept running […]

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 […]

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 […]