Complete List of Post-independence Harare Mayors
The Legend of Stodart Hall
By Correspondent According to the book ‘Historic Buildings of Harare (1890-1940)’, the history of Mbare dates back to 1907. That is when the colonial government — as a way to segregate whites from blacks — established a “native location” about four kilometres from the town centre, on the banks of Mukuvisi River. Mbare was originally […]
Kanyuchi, The Father Of Borrowdale Village
By Lungile Moyo Samuel Rahamin Levy (1929–2012) was a Zimbabwean businessman and property developer. Levy was born to a Jewish family in pre-independence QueQue, now Kwekwe, on 9 October 1929. He was educated at Prince Edward School in Salisbury, now Harare. Levy was a self-made millionaire and at the time of his death in 2012, […]
Origins of Mufakose Name And The Pursuit For Change
By Correspondent Mufakose suburb is named after the Hwata dynasty. In street lingo it is referred to as “Mufombi”. Mufakose is the totem of the Hwata, Shona people of central Zimbabwe who settled in the Mazoe valley in the early 19th century. Hwata Lineage However, three brothers, alleged to be murderers, Shayachimwe Mukombami, Nyakudya Chiweshe […]
MPs back to sleeping in cars, as Hotels take a tough stance against Parliament
Some legislators in the 10th Parliament of Zimbabwe have resorted to sleeping in their cars after Pandhari Hotel, Rainbow Towers and Crown Plaza Hotel refused to accommodate them. This is not the first time that legislators have been denied accommodation by hotels. During the 9th Parliament, the legislators faced the same predicament due to delays by Parliament […]
Where Is Your Ward in Harare? Here Is The Full List
By Correspondent This list follows the 2023 Delimitation Report finalized in February 2023. For ease of reference we have decided to cite the specific area first and then state the Wards found there. Budiriro North – wards 34, 43 of Harare Municipality Budiriro South – wards 29, 33 of Harare Municipality Chitungwiza North – wards […]
Borrowdale Remains Most Expensive Location
By Correspondent With properties averaging a staggering US$299, 858 Harare’s leafy Borrowdale has the most expensive properties according to a survey by Property Magazine. Borrowdale is closely followed by properties in Greendale which go for an average of US$252,715. Bluffhill, boasting the prestigious, sought after and gated Bluff Hill Industrial Park is third with a […]
Top Ten Rated Harare Suburbs
By Correspondent Internation Real Estate company Kurby has profiled and released its list of what it considers the 10 best suburbs in Harare. The suburbs are considered ideal locations for US real estate investors, homeowners, first-time home buyers, and real estate agents. 1. Borrowdale Often referred to as the “Beverly Hills of Harare,” Borrowdale is […]
Care For A Swim; Visit These 13 Harare Places
By Correspondent City of Harare has a total of 13 swimming pools in different locations around the city. These are used for different aquatic events by various organizations which include schools, pre-schools, the army, the police, clubs and individuals. All the 13 swimming pools as listed below are in good working order. However, unavailability of […]
Town House Faces Flooding Risk
By Correspondent Harare’s Town House underground area is filling up with water coming from the underground river creating a risk of flooding. Harare Residents Trust Director Precious Shumba revealed that the flooding has been going on for some time. “The underground filled up with water back feeding from the underground river that flows under Julius […]