I am always beguiled by the beleaguered people of Zimbabwe, for whom in some cases just getting through each and every day is a triumph. Blighted by a lack of regular employment and affected by […]
Leap into Valentine’s Day, Sparkling With a ‘Diva’
“Champagne, inseparable companion of joyous heavenly events, crown of festivities and special celebrations. Champagne, symbol of friendship, toast of state banquets…ritual that launches steamships and airplanes! Remembrance of rebirth, joyful tear of anniversary, stamp of […]
An African storytellers workshop about circular design
Six southern-African storytellers gather in Cape Town for a two-day workshop about the future of design and the circular economy. 12 February 2020: After an intensive screening process of over 170 portfolios across various creative disciplines, […]
WINE Letters Of Christmas Telling Me…
Where there is no wine there is no love – Euripides Christmas is a time for family, love, giving, joy, forgiving, reconnections… the list is endless. It’s officially eight days until Christmas and if you […]
Painting and Sketching in my Garden of Eden; But Winter is Coming
As an artist and as a naturalist, skulls skins and bones have always fascinated me. I love drawing the shapes of found natural objects. The natural world, its balances and ecosystems enchant me…and the place […]
All things athleisure and streetwear with Dean Hunda
Winter is coming and so is the fitness craze to get our summer bodies ready for when the cold weather comes to an end. Intricate Lifestyle founder, Dean Hunda, spoke with us about all things […]
ILALA LODGE HOTEL TO SHOWCASE LINE-UP OF ENHANCEMENTS AT LEADING AFRICAN TOURISM TRADE SHOW
Zimbabwe, Friday 26 April 2019: At the 2019 Africa’s Travel Indaba tourism trade show Ilala Lodge Hotel will showcase a line-up of recent developments set to enhance guest experiences in Zimbabwe’s tourism capital, Victoria Falls. Africa’s […]
WINE Inc. – A WINE Lovers Tidbit
“Wine … changing even as we taste it, delivers a message with meaning only in our response. If we are in the right key when we receive it, our eyes will shine and we shall […]
Scientists are One step closer to Male Birth Control
Promising results have been yielded in the search for a male oral contraceptive. Researchers from the University of Washington and UCLA recently presented promising results of Phase I clinical trials for a drug aimed at […]
TRANSFORMATION IN GREYSTONE PARK
PROTECTING OUR WETLANDS The Greystone Nature Preserve, a haven for nature lovers, is about to undergo a major transformation. Nestled in the leafy suburb of Greystone Park, the 7 hectare wetland is administered by the […]
ILALA LODGE HOTEL ENHANCES GUEST EXPERIENCE WITH NEW PLUNGE POOL AND POOLSIDE LOUNGE
Zimbabwe, 22 March 2019: Ilala Lodge Hotel has announced the completion of a new plunge pool and a new poolside lounge. The new features overlook breath-taking views of the mist that rises above one of […]
‘World in a Glass’ – Final WINE Destination, Chile
“Artists and poets still find life’s meaning in a glass of wine” – Joy Sterling, A Cultivated Life This invitation could not have come at a better time. Having made the difficult decision of drinking […]
ILALA LODGE HOTEL EXHIBITS FOR THE FIRST TIME AT ITB BERLIN 2019
Zimbabwe, 2 March 2019: Ilala Lodge Hotel has today announced its participation in the 2019 ITB Travel Trade Show in Berlin, Germany. Attending the show for the first time, the company will exhibit its luxurious […]
12 Things Every Wine Lover Should Know
“If you like a wine that you drink, now with your phone, it’s so easy. Just take a picture of the label. You learn about it. You learn where it comes from and what the […]
A WINE Safari – A Purely Zimbabwean Experience
“Wine, like food, is so emotional. If you think about it, so much of the courting ritual is surrounded by wine and food. There’s a built-in romance to wine” – Padma Lakshmi Even though Cupid’s […]
A Guide on how to Kick It in Zimbabwe in 2019!
I am a little late with my New Year, new adventures post! The start of the year has not been the best for Zimbabweans. From fuel price hikes, to the continued currency issues, protests, looting, […]
‘Self-Catering Staycation Offering a Personalised Travel Concierge This Valentine’s ‘
If you haven’t heard about us; We are Harare’s Air BNB. Mbuso Travels is a tailor-made travel concierge offering luxury and exquisite to simple no fuss on the go selectively handpicked accommodation. It’s not […]
Til Death Do Us WINE – A Colmant Kiss
“Your words are my food, your breath my wine. You are everything to me” – Sarah Bernhardt Wine lovers, have you ever been in Love? The month of February, each year, brings about the graciously […]
Unplugged Zim aims for global standard festival
After exactly 50 events, 128 unique acts and 22 DJs on its Zimbabwe stage, Unplugged Zim now aims to transform its monthly event property ‘Unplugged’ into a global standard festival. Unplugged Zim is a Zimbabwe-based […]
Ilala Lodge Hotel Celebrate’s Valentine’s Day by Unveiling their Most Romantic Suite to Date
Ilala Lodge Hotel have announced the opening of the all-new Strathearn Suite, named after hotel founder, Strathearn Brown. The suite offers the perfect setting for couples looking for an extra special way to celebrate Valentine’s […]
Complicated! Living A Little With A Red WINE Blend
“Going to a restaurant is one of my keenest pleasures. Meeting someplace with old and new friends, ordering wine, eating food, surrounded by strangers, I think is the core of what it means to live […]
The Loss of an Icon
Dr. Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mutukudzi, passed on earlier today (23 January) at Avenues clinic, Harare. The Afro Jazz icon’s music transcended boundaries. All Zimbabweans, young and all could relate to Tuku’s soulful music. Kicking of his […]
Harare’s Best Peri-Peri Chicken?
Harare likes it hot! Peri Peri Chicken is served all over Harare – no need to go to Mozambique to get the real deal! This month, Sole Sistas reviewed a few of Harare’s top spots […]
Heaven in the Hills with Mbuso Travels
Chimanimani “to be squeezed together,” describes the narrow pass in the mountain range through which the Musapa River flows. Hello Harare! Welcome to our bi-monthly travel reviews. For the “Alone Time Traveller” or “Group Traveller” […]
Is Fear of Judgement standing between You and Your Fitness Goals?
There are shocking statistics that show that women avoid going to gym over anxiety about being judged. Is this fear real, or is it perceived and unfounded? Many women can relate to this. This can […]
The Book Report: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. – King James Version, 1 Timothy […]
Industrial Design Protection: What Every Fashion Designer Should Consider Before Hitting the Runway
The fashion industry is characterised by innovation creativity and imagination that constitute the basis of its function. These certain elements distinguish the special features of each company aiming to attract the customers’ attention. Design right […]
Dutch Embassy partners HIFA to mark Human Rights Day
The Netherlands Embassy has partnered The Harare International Festival of the Arts to mark Human Rights Day through a unique five-day film and live music tour to five suburbs in Harare and Chitungwiza. Human Rights […]
Dating in Harare – Jumping into a new Relationship
Jumping into a new relationship after a bad one is a scary expedition. Actually, getting into a relationship regardless of the ending of the last one is a potentially terrifying experience in itself and here’s […]
Harare Magazine’s Person of The Year: The Zimbabwean
The team at Harare Magazine debated at length over this issue’s cover. We wanted to truly celebrate “The Zimbabwean” as The Person of the Year, as it certainly seems an apt time for that. We […]