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AfriKera Arts Trust

The Holistic Approach to Dance By Lucy Kirkman “Dance does not mean shaking your limbs about. There is technique in everything,” explains Soukaina Marie-Laure EDOM. She is the Director and Founder of the AfriKera Arts Trust – a dance training program for school-leavers. Soukaina was born in Paris – France, but her origins are from […]

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The Bread Co. – Something for Everyone

By Clare Watson Here at the Bread Co. it is no secret that we are passionate about wholesome bread, sustainable ingredients and making people happy. We have fully immersed ourselves in the tradition and process of bread making to ensure the premium quality bread and service. We spend a great deal of time on the quest for sourcing

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Munch

How this startup is consuming Harare By Lucy Kirkman How often are you hungry? Often, probably! Munch is the only delivery service in Harare that allows you to order food and get it delivered to you wherever you are. The founders, Tatenda Jakarasi and Farai Chiumba, saw the need for an innovative and reliable food

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HIFA 2018

What’s in Store WHAT IS HIFA? HIFA is an annual six-day arts and culture celebration, taking place in the capital city of Zimbabwe, Harare. It is Zimbabwe’s largest arts and culture event, and one of the largest such events in Southern Africa. It takes place around 14 venues in the city, and includes music, theatre/drama,

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PHOMO – from Zimbabwe to Vietnam, and back

One Zimbabwean’s food journey By Lucy Kirkman I chatted with the lovely Megan Dunlop – owner, founder, and head chef of PHOMO. This  Vietnamese pop-up kitchen and catering service is one of Harare’s best new culinary phenomena. She told me a how she got started:   I went to Cape Town to study education after

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George Fleming House

George Fleming House, located at 232 Herbert Chitepo Ave, between 3rd & 4th Street, is Harare’s Safe Haven Boarding House for young ladies between the ages of 16 and 26. We offer a warm, family environment which includes two meals daily, 2GB free WIFI, DSTV, swimming pool & 24 hour Security. Long or short term accommodation

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Bees in the Garden

By Mike Schmolke Gardeners are observant and study what they grow. They should also be aware of the honey bees that visit the flowers on their plants – an essential part of a garden’s ecosystem. The bees collect pollen as it contains nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, fats, and minerals which are not found in

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Asteroids

by Tony Alegria Last year we had this news from The Guardian: “A house-size asteroid will give Earth a near-miss on Thursday 12th October 2017, giving experts a rare chance to rehearse for a real-life strike threat as it passes inside the moon’s orbit. Dubbed 2012 TC4, the space rock will shave past at an

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5 Ways to Stay Motivated in 2018

By Evonne Mudzingwa of Eves’s Fitness Studios, a Lesmills Group Fitness Coach in Bodypump, BodyCombat, Bodystep and Studio Cycle, and an ultra marathon runner 1. Change your perspective Shift your thinking from couch potato mentality to thinking like an athlete. This may sound like a big challenge, but it’s not as big a leap as you

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Every Drop Counts

Blood is always in high demand, as it is required for all kinds of treatments and almost every type of surgery. It literally saves lives. Our National Blood Service is conveniently located inBelgravia, and is one of the friendliest health centres in Harare. The nurses and administrative staff are welcoming and efficient, making any trip

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