Community Blog

Garden Fayre

This past weekend, I visited the Garden Fayre at the Italian Club, a community market offering plants, trees, handcrafted items, books, biltong and freshly prepared food. From around 9 am, there was a steady flow of people making their way through the stalls. Some arrived with a clear plan of what they were looking for, […]

Marondera Golf Club

Hi AllThe Nomads Golf Club is made up of about 160 guys involved with all manner of businesses. Their objectives include raising awareness for the less fortunate in our communities as well as giving guys a monthly chance to meet well-meaning peers to share their important happenings plus ideas on helping their communities. I have […]

Woodwind Kaleidoscope Concert

On most days when I am completely in my element whilst working on something, I plug in my earpods and let the world fade. More often than not, it’s the music of Lindsey Stirling that fills my ears. I gravitate toward the violin because I don’t want lyrics distracting my thoughts, just the purity of […]

Open Streets

Saturday morning at Newlands Shops was transformed into a vibrant, car-free hub of activity as the community gathered for an exciting Open Streets event. The initiative created a safe and welcoming space where families, friends, cyclists and even walkers could enjoy a fun-filled morning while promoting sustainable transport, physical activity and social connection. The event […]

Pink Blue Triathlon

Hi All Once a year, for the past 15 years, Debbie Jeans along with the Cancer Association and Triathlon Zimbabwe put together an extremely well organised Triathlon to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer (Pink). The latest one was held yesterday at the Mount Pleasant Swimming pool and this year they decided to combine […]

Australia Revisited

Hi All January is always a very busy month for us at Softrite, and this year was no different with us adding an option to our Adaski payroll software to use Zimra’s Averaging method for calculating PAYE. So, I felt quite justified in jumping on an Emirates plane heading off to see my kids and grandchildren in […]

Triathlon – Selection Race #7

This past Sunday, the Mount Pleasant Pool was alive with energy as athletes, families, and supporters gathered for the seventh selection race of the season. Proudly sponsored by Arundel Village, the event once again showcased the resilience and determination of Zimbabwe’s triathlon community. The littlies, brimming with excitement, splashed into the pool with wide smiles, […]

Fundraiser Quiz Hosted by NAGC

I recently attended a lively and heartwarming fundraiser quiz hosted by the National Association of Garden Clubs of Zimbabwe (NAGC). The room buzzed with energy as teams with catchy names like Northern Lights, Smarty Pants, and the crowd-favourite White Hair Wisdom tackled questions, shared laughs, and embraced a spirit of friendly competition. One of the highlights of the afternoon […]

Crafting Workshop with Craft&Co

One of the things on my list for 2026 is to learn new skills while having fun. To kickstart the year, I decided to attend a crafting workshop with Craft&Co, which they host almost every weekend at Luna’s. These workshops are designed to be both relaxing and inspiring. In a supportive, hands-on environment, participants can […]

New Year Resolutions

Every last week of December, I make it a tradition to visit my mother in a different town. What once felt like frustrating network challenges during these visits has revealed itself to be something far more valuable; it has become a deliberate social media detox. In that quiet space, I recoup, align my thoughts, plan […]