Community Blog

At Bambazonke, we are always thrilled to discover the multifaceted talents of Zimbabwe’s youth. During our 2025 Short Story Writing Competition, we were absolutely blown away by the creative brilliance of a young writer named Destiny Nyandoro. Her captivating storytelling earned her 1st Place in the 7–12 age category. Destiny is also a brilliant, budding […]

On the first Tuesday of every month, Sharon Hook of Glean & Green Zimbabwe hosts the Waste Management Network Meeting. This month’s session focused heavily on a critical and often overlooked issue: the open burning of waste. The meeting featured a series of presentations, starting with the local fire brigade, followed by deep dives into […]

FINAL WARNING TO RESIDENTS: STOP BURNING WASTE The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) hereby issues a STRONG WARNING to all residents who are burning household waste, plastics, rubbish, garden waste or any other waste on their residential premises. BURNING WASTE IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE METHOD OF WASTE DISPOSAL. Residents are reminded that waste must be managed […]

Hi All One of the things you must do when visiting London in the Summertime is to visit the centrally placed Hyde Park. I took a leisurely walk there one Saturday morning when I was over in the UK recently.  It turns out that a sizeable group of fun-loving adults meet at Hyde Park every […]

New Moon is on 10 October, and the Whale Full Moon is on 26 October. Mercury becomes an evening object in the western sky, at its highest on 15 October. Venus is close to the end of its evening apparition, a brilliant object in the west after sunset for the first half of the month. […]

Some places you visit once, and some quietly become your regulars. Luna’s Restaurant, located at 3 Ridgeway North, is definitely the latter for me. I’ve been a few times now, and I always return for two main reasons: consistently lovely service and a genuinely good cup of coffee. My last visit on a Sunday morning […]

Last Sunday, Mukuvisi Woodlands came alive with plenty of positive energy as 145 enthusiastic participants laced up their shoes for the Walk/Run for Rangers, an event dedicated to supporting the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting Zimbabwe’s extraordinary wildlife heritage. The diverse crowd had runners, dog walkers, strollers and cyclists of […]

Hi All The one thing I enjoy about Zimbabweans is the way that the less able, elderly folk are taken care of by their immediate community. For some it is just something that happens in the rural village; for others it is generally helping with an “Old Age” organisation. Yet one of the most unheralded groups […]

Hi All The main reason I decided to study at the University of Natal in Durban was so that I would have ample opportunity to master the sport of Surfboarding! Many a lecture was skipped when there was a westerly offshore wind when us “Surfers” would rush off the North Pier to catch a swell. […]

The annual Chisipite Senior Pink Fun Run for Cancer is one of those beautiful traditions that never fails to inspire, bringing together hundreds of people united by a single, vibrant color: pink. This much-anticipated yearly event is proudly done in partnership with CancerServe, an incredible organization that is doing vital work on the ground. Constituted […]

The highly anticipated ODI series between Zimbabwe and Australia kicked off yesterday at the Harare Sports Club, with fans eager to see how the home team would fare against the formidable Australian side. Australia secured a 59-run victory over Zimbabwe in the opening ODI of their three-match series today, setting the tone for what promises […]

If there is one event that truly marks the arrival of spring in our community, it is the Annual Garden Show. Year after year, it secures its spot as one of the most highly anticipated events on our calendar, and I am happy to report that this year’s edition at the Parklands Business Venue absolutely […]

If your social media feed has been anything like mine lately, you’ve definitely noticed the massive buzz surrounding the newly opened The Palm Club at Village Walk, on the left side of Café Nush, where Haefelis used to be. The aesthetic shots and location tags have been everywhere, so I finally decided to pop in […]

Over the past few days, the hallowed sporting grounds of St George’s College were transformed into a vibrant cauldron of youth, talent, and cross-border rivalry. The highly anticipated St George’s College CABS Smashing T20 Cricket Tournament has officially wrapped up, and what a spectacular showcase it was. Drawing a massive contingent of 15 prestigious institutions, […]

The world said goodbye to one of music’s most recognisable, beloved and enduring figures yesterday, with the passing of Dolly Parton at the age of 80. She was a songwriter, actress, businesswoman, entertainer and, perhaps most importantly, a woman who understood the power that came with her success and chose to use it to make a difference. Songs […]

Over time, Harare has developed quite a selection of established markets where people can spend a few hours over the weekend browsing, shopping, discovering local products, and meeting friends. Among the many options around the city, Old Stables Market has, for me, stood out as one of the very best. What I particularly enjoy is […]

Hi All I lived in London for the best part of a year in the late 1970s. Computers were “Coming of Age”, so I soon found employment using my Computer Science degree. The company I worked for was developing software for a Hotel Reservation system, ensuring valuable experience for my future computer programming career. I […]

Sometimes Saturday mornings are the perfect time to just laze about, do a little reflecting, and enjoy a good cup of coffee. I know most people would say the same about Sundays, but not in my world! It was mid-morning, and the sun was shining brightly, a welcome change now that those frosty winter days […]