Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017
Dear reader. Sorry for the silence, but we’re back now. We slipped away quietly to deal with a cash crunch and to recuperate after the team started looking a bit ragged round the edges. Now, invigorated and excited, we re-enter the fray. Being a small media house makes us susceptible to shocks. The economic malaise
Tuesday, May 9th, 2017
Following on from the mid-April story in Harare News on the dramatic drop in rentals causing panic among landlords, we spoke to some leading Harare estate agents on how to improve your chances of securing a lease...
Friday, May 5th, 2017
Council and CABS are battling to find takers for the 3,102 two and four roomed houses that were built in Budiriro. The houses which are being sold on mortgages payable over 10-20 years, were meant to accommodate...
Friday, April 14th, 2017
At a time when the stone sculptor trade seems to be dying due to economic hardships in the country, the newly established virtual gallery, Avac Arts targets distant and international markets through online sales and exhibitions. The...
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017
This month I have decided to once again discuss the new SMART Harare platform – the online hub where you can make service delivery reports from anywhere in Harare. If you want to play a role in...
Thursday, March 30th, 2017
A couple of months ago, I went to Mount Pleasant Post Office to renew my vehicle licence. Having managed to steadfastly ignore the determined efforts of the touts loitering outside, I made my way into the stuffy...
Friday, March 24th, 2017
The economy is dynamic and fast paced, and technological advancement is the only constant, and yet our school system remains the same as it was centuries ago: rigid, autocratic and promotes little to no creativity. As a...
Friday, March 17th, 2017
The Central Business District (CBD) of Harare is becoming increasingly unattractive for commercial or retail businesses. Rentals are high, many buildings are dilapidated and run down or have been divided up into tiny cubicles which serve as...
Thursday, March 16th, 2017
A warm welcome to you all Harare residents. This month I have decided to take a break from your usual column, as I introduce to you Daina Mudimbu (pictured), known by many as Dee, the coordinator for...
Thursday, February 23rd, 2017
Preying on the desperation of a nation facing up to 90% unemployment, scam artists have turned their attention to employment websites and digital payment methods to rip off hopeful job seekers. Sadly, in this terrible economy, people...
