Community Blog

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It was one of those rare days when I had a serious sweet tooth craving, which I will tell you doesn’t happen often, despite how many times you have read pieces I have written about cakes. This meant I needed somewhere that would satisfy the craving properly. The destination became Café Pistachio, tucked away in […]

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 […]

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 […]

Freshly Ground at Sam Levy’s Village may already be a familiar name to many, but after my visit, I finally understood why it keeps its place so comfortably on Harare’s coffee map. I arrived around 8 am on a Saturday, which in hindsight may have been one of the reasons I went on to have […]

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 […]

Hi All If you’ve been brought up in Zimbabwe and had a decent education (Gifford Tech in my case!) you will probably have been taught about the wonders of our outdoor life. You should, surely, know about the Big Five wildlife believing that to see all of them is something you must do before you meet up […]

The Castrol 4×4 Jamboree 2026 was the place to be for anyone who loves engines, adventure, power, and a good dose of adrenaline. Held at Donnybrook, the event brought together 4×4 enthusiasts, families, spectators, sponsors, and some seriously impressive machines for a weekend full of action. Every climb, dip, tilt and muddy challenge had the […]