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EDITOR’S NOTE A New Year in a New Nation. It’s a time to plan and build for the future!

Welcome to our 4th edition of BUILDING ENGINEERING - Home and Office Make Over

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This edition is packed with so much information to help make your Building Engineering decisions easier, and probably some aspects of Home and Office Make Over that you may not have yet considered.

To showcase some of the latest trends in building & engineering, our main feature is the new, glass- fronted

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ZIMOCO showroom in Sam Levy Village, Borrowdale. With its minimalistic, yet eye-capturing design, the building is a towering glass structure that allows maximum light to enhance their elegant vehicles from

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every perspective. We also spotlight many of the suppliers and contractors who made this structure such a success.

ASPINDALE PARK: We first featured this new residential development in September last year, one of the first of the many ‘go green’ projects we will be featuring. In this edition we share the latest updates on progress.

The project is now onto its 3rd Phase, with mortgages being made available.

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The CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW article looks back at 2017 and the myriad construction projects sprouting from all four corners of Zimbabwe. It discusses how these have influenced the construction industry, new construction projects in the business and housing markets, as well as new technologies helping to reduce costs for the construction projects. There have been major developments and adjustments worth noting.

CONSTRUCTION REVIEW ZIMOCO, VILLAGE WALK, ASPINGDALE

ADDRESS 13 Harare Dr, Borrowdale

you in your investment:

Harare, 04 2934605

The first is from ZIA (Zimbabwe Investment Authority)

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(ENGINEERING COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE) outline their function of regulating a safe and sustainable environment through engineering excellence. We also include an excerpt from the 2017 City of Harare Investment Policy.

The Future is looking bright and promising. What better time to seriously consider your Home or Office

Laurie Thompson

Makeover – or that investment you’ve been dreaming of? If not now – then when?

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Happy Dreaming and Scheming!

MARKETING Neema P. Maduhu Tendai Satumba Arthur Mungule

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As part of our mandate to inform and serve you, our reader, we include several articles to advise and guide

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Whilst every effort has been made to produce accurate information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors.

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same service to all makes of pick-ups. Give us a try - you will be more than satisfied with the result and the protection that this offers to your vehicle.

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We work closely with insurance companies in the case of accident damaged MercedesBenz, Jeep, Chrysler and Fiat vehicles but we also care for the older models. We invite owners to call in for a quotation or for any other advice on repairs and maintenance that you may need. Please come in and meet Mike and his friendly team at the ZIMOCO Body Repair Centre who will be happy to assist you.

Premium brands attract discerning customers and at ZIMOCO, a significant amount of after sales work focuses on the value proposition As a result, we have introduced a very competitively priced Value Service for the full range of vehicles and we will continue to look at other promotions to suit your pocket

Our ZIMOCO Showroom at Sam Levy’s Village If you wish however to follow the gleaming three pointed stars and the Roaring road

Welcome To ZIMOCO Specialised Service for Special Brands ZIMOCO is the only official distributor of Mercedes-Benz passenger and commercial vehicles as well as Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Great Wall Motors, Mitsubishi, FUSO and Freightliner in Zimbabwe. Whether you are looking to buy a new vehicle or to book after sales service, we cater for all your needs which is why ZIMOCO is Zimbabwe’s most respected luxury car distributorship. Our reputation as the preferred supplier of luxury vehicles in Zimbabwe has been built over 50 years of business to give us a strong business ethic and has been recognised by numerous awards from Daimler Chrysler over the years.

As we are the only authorised general distributor of the above luxury brands, it follows that our commitment to vehicle sales and workshop service remain our prime focus. With regular servicing of your vehicle with us, we ensure that our expert trained technicians, state of the art star diagnostic equipment and genuine parts maintain your car’s optimum performance, comfort and safety. As part of our after

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sales service, we also offer a 24 Hour Recovery Service and a Body Repair Centre to handle any accident damage and restore your vehicle to as close to its preaccident condition as possible.

If you are considering purchasing a new vehicle, we welcome you to visit one of our showrooms in Harare.

State of the art workshops The ZIMOCO workshops are state of the art providing a skilled team of technicians to ensure the repair and maintenance of both commercial and passenger vehicles are carried out to the highest standard.

They work with star diagnostic equipment that is constantly online and updated by the manufacturers. This sophisticated diagnostic equipment not only links worldwide with the manufacturers, but it also has the ability to communicate with your car in identifying fault codes and performance history.

Our Central Parts Department supplies your vehicle with genuine parts to ensure your car is kept running the way the engineers intended. Furthermore, whether you need a large repair like a new body

wranglers and Grand Cherokees , there is a new spot for you deep in the suburbs of Harare. Among the many high end shops at Sam Levy’s Village is the new ZIMOCO establishment which has found room to show case the latest offers of the cars they have in stock.

The building is situated in the southern part of the village, facing Borrowdale road, as it welcomes all aspiring customers with its minimalistic yet eye capturing design.

The building has a glass front and towering structure that makes light penetrate into the establishment and brings out the lustre in most of the vehicles with a touch of a warm elegant feel on the inside.

In addition to its simple nature, the showroom offers a more immersive feel as it leaves none to the imagination due to all the cars’ visibility at any perspective.

So for a more fulfilling buying experience with nothing swaying your attention from the engines that will rev your mind and elegantly knock your socks off pay us a visit at our new ZIMOCO showroom at Sam Levy’s Village!

panel or a smaller problem that needs fixing like a small scratch, our Body Repair Centre is equipped to restore your vehicle to as close to its pre-accident condition as possible. For the great majority of vehicle owners, their car is a prized possession and so whether you need a larger accident repair or a smaller problem that needs fixing like an annoying scratch on the door, ZIMOCO’s Body Repair Centre is well equipped to restore your vehicle to as close to its pre-damaged condition as possible.

The ZIMOCO Body Repair Centre guarantees that only genuine replacement parts and body panels are used on all our specialised brands and this ensures that repairs are carried out to the highest standards of workmanship. We have installed a modern computerised colour matching system (known in the industry as a mixing bank) and with our spray and blending techniques, this equipment guarantees that your car is returned to as close to the original as possible.

We also offer rubberizing of load trays to those of our customers who have purchased the recently launched Fiat Fullback or the new Mitsubishi L200 single and double cab pick-ups. We also offer the

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Safeguard installs roller shutter door at new Zimoco showroom The back entrance to the impressive Zimoco showroom at Sam Levy’s Village in Borrowdale is protected by a galvanised roller shutter door installed by Safeguard Engineering, the engineering division of the Safeguard Security Group.

The heavy duty roller shutter door is four metres wide and 4,8 metres high.

The slats that make up the apron of the door are made from galvanised material that is 0,8mm thick.

When vehicles need to be driven into the showroom, the roller shutter door, which is chain operated, is opened to allow them through. However, when individuals wish to enter, they can enter through a wicket gate built into the roller shutter door for ease of pedestrian access.

As a top brand, it is natural that Zimoco should wish to engage the services of a top security company like Safeguard to install a roller shutter door that is strong and secure.

Safeguard Engineering general manager Tinarwo Chiremba said Safeguard was happy to partner with other top brands, as they shared the

same passion for quality. He added that it was equally happy to provide services to any industrial, commercial or individual client.

He said the roller shutter door installed at the Zimoco showroom is one of a range of Xpanda roller shutter doors and screens that are available from Safeguard.

It is a standard model that can be manufactured to any width. It has unique nylon end locks, which means there is less noise than with some other shutters, no grease is required and it is easy to operate.

Other Xpanda roller shutters that Safeguard provides include the Fenestra Roller Shutter and Perforated Roller Shutter, both of which are ideal for shopfronts and showrooms, as they allow good visibility and hence window shopping, while providing high security and being aesthetically pleasing. They are also good for ventilation.

Mr Chiremba explained that, where a shopfront is vulnerable to rain, the Fenestra Roller Shutter can have transparent polycarbonate strips with custom made gaskets inserted between the slats to prevent rain entering the vents.

There are other Xpanda roller shutter door models suitable for residential as well as commercial properties,

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including roller shutter garage doors.

All of the roller shutter doors can be chain operated, gear box operated or automated.

Other security products and services that Safeguard Engineering offers include folding or expanding security screens, security walls, electric fences and burglar bars, including a transparent burglar bar that it has just introduced to the Zimbabwe market which is aesthetically pleasing and allows a clear vision of what is outside.

The Safeguard Security Group provides guard services, guard and dog services, secure cash transportation in armoured vehicles, alarms, fogging machines, closed circuit television, a rapid response service that is second to none, time and attendance systems, access control systems and private investigations.

“In fact when security matters, there is no aspect of security that Safeguard cannot provide a solution for,” Mr Chiremba said.

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Glass and Steel has also ushered in the introduction of construction projects that are more modern and contemporary. This has greatly improved the exposure of local home builders and has also helped in reducing costs for construction projects.

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district which had a lot of local and international participants taking part in bringing this dream to life. The complex is an extension to the revered Sam Levy’s Village which in turn has taken a course of its own in becoming a well known hive of activity.

There were also other complexes that sprung up as the year progressed. The Nyaradzo Chitungwiza Complex which was profiled in our previous issue was also a highlight to the construction industry in Zimbabwe owing to its upmarket design and how it immediately improved the aesthetics of its surroundings. The Gweru Megawatt project was also a highlight for the city of Gweru as the parastatal ZPC added a new building to the city’s skyline.

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2017 saw the building of new foundations, the scaling up of new architectural frameworks and drawing of new housing standards. From policies and projects to structure designs and competition, everything has improved as the year progressed. This does not mean we should also cast a blind eye to some of the brewing problems that were faced during the 2017 season which prompted the scaffold leading most of the companies to the top to sway sideways.

This overview is a summary of how the year 2017 and everything that happened in it influenced the construction industry. We witnessed the rise of new complexes, the development of old ones and the rise of new technologies.

All these aspects sketched the progress of 2017 to date.

New Construction Projects We saw the sprouting of new buildings as the year progressed with the likes of the Village Walk in the heart of Borrowdale

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myriad of construction projects sprouting from all four corners of Zimbabwe.

There have been some developments that have also risen within the construction industry. Among them is the increase of city council inspection costs for all construction projects.

New Technologies.

There has been aggressive improvement in the construction improvement in the construction industry with the new introduction of new brick technologies and the adoption of glass and steel as an alternative to brick and mortar. Brick technology has seen the likes of the Stumbel Block become a game changer in the cost efficiency of each project and narrowing down the time of completion of each project.

In all the construction industry and how it has progressed there have been major developments and adjustments worth noting. As a magazine we are proud to have been part of this journey of showcasing some of these improvements and highlighting all the great accomplishments that have been part of building a greater nation one brick at a time!

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Not only were there new buildings in the business fraternity but also there were new additions to the housing market with cluster homes and serviced stands. Madokero Estates was the first cluster home complex to be availed to the public of its magnitude this year, this provided a new feel for the housing market on what contemporary up to scratch housing projects should be like. On the rise as well is the Elizabeth Windsor Estate and the Aspindale Park project which are both promising with the latter providing contemporary affordable homes that are endowed with options of green solutions. These housing schemes have greatly improved the drive to solve the current situation of a housing deficit within the country.

The appreciation of not only producing new buildings but upholstering old ones is something we have to also applaud.

The current situation in most major cities has seen neglect of buildings as most businesses have abandoned the CBD to establish their organizations on the outskirts of the Central Business District.

Nyaradzo group however defied the odds as it expanded its offices in Harare’s Central Business District (CBD) by refurbishing a building next to its already established complex within the CBD. To however produce an exhaustive list of all the major new construction projects would be hard as the country witnessed a

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AAG

AFRICA ALUMINIUM & GLASS

When you need strength met with pliability in the form of all shapes and sizes, bending your dreams and visions toward reality is a company nestled in the heart of Harare called Africa Aluminium and Glass. Also known as AAG, Africa Aluminium and Glass is a leading aluminium retail company that supplies a wide range of top quality aluminium profiles at competitive prices to corporate and individual clients. As a complimentary service for all their work they also supply glass products suited for various purposes.

The main thrust of the company is to be the most preferred and efficient one stop shop of high quality Aluminium Profiles in Zimbabwe and beyond. A vision they have been diligently working on as they have worked on a number of projects that include balcony railing, Window frames, staircase railing and a myriad of other projects.

On offer , they have products like window sections , door sections ,shop front sections ,folding doors ,glass of all colours and all hardware & accessories. All these have been put to test as big institutions, organizations and basic to luxury homes have been endowed with the products that have been supplied from Africa Aluminium and Glass.

To paint a picture of the versatility of the organizations’ product offers and ability to deliver, the organization did the glass casing for one of the artefacts that welcome all visitors at the Harare International Airport of a Majestic Male Lion.

To see your future reinforced by strength and versatility through a clear glass as it unfolds you need the right partners. You need partners that value fairness, innovation, efficiency and teamwork to strengthen the bond you have between your vision and what you anticipate to receive. You need Africa Aluminium.

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From rock outcrops to Kitchen counter tops, from a solid spectacle moulded by forces of nature to a well worked fireplace made by man’s vision, Nature is brought to mingle with man at Rocha granite everyday.

Rocha granite is a Private limited organization that has granite and all its applications at the core of its operations. Rocha granite specializes in granite related products like kitchen countertops, office workspaces, specialty desks, fireplaces, tombstones, staircases, flooring and other related purposes. Rocha Granite tries to infuse functionality and aesthetics by developing unique designs for their product and also maintaining standards that allow for them to be able to tap into provision of solutions for various Industries like science laboratories for schools or polished granite countertops for catering services kitchens. This makes Rocha Granite an all rounder as they are able to cater for the commercial sphere and at household level as well.

Rocha not only provides tailor made products for your construction project but also provides fitment and maintenance services according to customer specifications and financial capacity. With a dedicated team of well

trained workers the levels of efficient execution of product fitment and attention to detail for a world class finish is an inevitable deliverable.

Rocha Granite also provides other stones as part of its product portfolio like ceaserstone and marble. These give them a competitive advantage within the market and this is mainly because of the relationship they have created with their trading partners. These include International Slab Sales Africa which is their major supply partner for material and Uni-Fit Kitchens which is their major design partner for various projects.

When working on something timeless and durable for your house, organizations or dearly departed, engage the experts who can design, develop and create a lasting experience and time defying service. Talk to Rocha Granite today.

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We offer a service that is simple, passionate and professional. We carry a comprehensive range of “QUALITY” steel and steel related products.

Products Steel rods, Steel sheets, Angle irons, round bars, steel tubing, Cold-formed section steel, Roofing steel, Flat bars, etc.

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Ark Properties Contemporary property solutions is the backbone of any thriving properties industry. All round solutions in a one stop shop is also imperative for maximum client satisfaction and this is what Ark Properties Private Limited aims to provide.

Raising standards in the properties market is what Ark properties does and this is evident in the work they have done with a clean top notch website that has online valuation , management and consultancy accessibility to services and listings of houses for sale and rent. This makes it way easier for an individual looking for a quick place to rent, a cost effective home shopping experience or even making any enquiries on property development or consultation on how to get the best out of your property needs.

Located in a prime properties easy to access area along Churchhill Avenue in the heart of Harare ,Ark Properties tries to maximize on client convenience within all aspects of its deliberations. This is also evident within its team that has individuals who are well versed in the properties market and have vast experience on valuation , property development and other property consultancy aspects.

In essence building a foundation of efficiency, cost effectiveness and instant service for any property is Ark properties specialty. So go ahead , pay them a visit and construct a brighter plan for your future!

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CLIENT DATVEST PROPERTY MANAGERS ARK PROPERTIES ARCHITECT BRUCE ROWLANDS MAIN CONTRACTOR KW CONSTRUCTION

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ISS

INTERNATIONAL SLAB SALES

Any habitable environment can be easily turned into an environment of sophistication and pure eye indulgence. International Slab Sales (ISS), a proudly South African owned company, has for the past 18 years been a house of immense entrepreneurial drive and ambition to provide the best products for quartz, granite and marble. ISS also has a branch in Harare, Zimbabwe ( Loreley crescent corner of Loreley close, Msasa ) and has been operating since 2014.

Since its inception in 2000 it has grown in leaps and bounds with over 130 well trained employees and an impeccable track record which has earned them international acclaim. Currently, ISS specializes in the wholesale of quartz, granite and marble and these are all distributed under their organizational arms which include Rudi’s Choice, Café Quartz and Eezi Quartz while enjoying the sole distribution rights of Ceasarstone in the Southern African Region.

International Slab Sales (ISS) also strikes a balance with international trends and a touch of local roots to provide the best services and product range while maintaining a closer to home perspective for clients. This enables them to stay a step ahead of all local competitors while providing a more desirable touch to the local consumers.

Classic Kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity units, splashbacks, wall cladding, flooring and furniture cladding are all part of their specialty products which are

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catered for to the most intricate detail in order to provide a world-class finish. A dozen homes, offices and other premises bare testament to this amazing way of adorning any space.

A legacy of honesty and integrity has dictated how business gets done at ISS. This has been supported by the company’s keen interest on consumer and customer relationships which have a sales process that is continually revolutionized through consistent reliance on feedback.

This is evident by their growth in global supplier relationships, slab yard tours with professionals, local fabrication recommendations for a specialized cut and fit service on materials, having a 24hour turnaround time between ordering and delivery and commitment to having an earth-conscious business with consistent carbon-footprint audits.

At ISS nothing takes precedence over quality execution and revolutionary ways of superior service delivery and this has been continually reiterated in the unfaltering moves that have been made from inception. So for the best services and products in quartz, marble or granite, do not hesitate to contact International Slab Sales and select your own slab!

ZIA

Knowledge, linkage, and convenience are friends of a sound investment. We all have seen overtime how investment in any industry plays a great part in ensuring the smooth movement of an economy in developing beyond its perceived potential. Development however moves had in hand with infrastructure and this is exactly where Zimbabwe Investment Authority becomes your one stop investments shop.

Zimbabwe Investment Authority is a statutory body established by the ZIA Act with a mandate to promote, facilitate and coordinate all foreign direct investment and local investment within Zimbabwe. The authority’s key focus is on the Agriculture, Manufacturing, Mining and Quarrying, and Tourism. These have all immensely contributed to the development of Zimbabwe in all aspects including infrastructure underscored by building of new mining community projects, malls and resorts in tourism and new major road networks in transport.

These aspects have to be backed by key functions which the Authority provides in the form of planning and implementing investment promoting strategies, facilitate and process investment application of approval, to attract domestic and foreign investors by identifying sectors with potential in the economy and to promote decentralization of investment activities in accordance with development government policies.

ZIA has also been key in helping facilitate the infrastructure development of the air transport, railways, road, energy and information communication technology by playing their key role as an investment promotions agency.

As a matter of convenience ZIA has provided a step by step procedure for investors to adhere to ensuring a

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smooth transition for any foreign or local investor. These steps include Company registration at the registrar of companies, getting an investment licence, Tax clearance, processing permits for investors, getting an EIA licence and ensuring there is compliance with the indigenisation policy.

To be relevant on a global scale and maintain a competitive edge in quality service delivery ZIA oversees and helps maintain the commitments Zimbabwe has made as a member of SADC and COMESA. Zimbabwe has also signed Investment protection agreements such as International Centre for the Settlement of investment Disputes (ICSID) and has also signed a total of 31 Bilateral Investment Treaties with countries like Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, South Africa, Zambia and Mauritius.

To promote Zimbabwe is ZIA’s main priority and it has done it with diligence as at its core it has stood by the values of Transparency, Investor Confidence, Commitment and Teamwork, Innovation and Integrity which have served the nation well to date.

So to ensure an investment in one of the emerging economies of the world and have a solid foundation, visit your one stop investment shop, visit The Zimbabwe Investment Authority.

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ASPINGDALE PARK

As Aspindale Park we are accepting mortgages and have co-operation with a number of commercial banks who have evaluated and endorsed our project.

When applying for a mortgage, one is supposed to bring an identity and proof of affordability provided by either the employer or financing bank. We have a dedicated professional to assist you in the mortgage application process through our relationships with various banks. e just completed Phase One and so the next stage is to complete Phase Two which we are hoping to be done by end of the year and Phase Three will be early in 2018. The whole development will be completed by the latest remainder of next year. Considering we only started this project at the beginning of this year and in six months we think we have come very far,�

Swan said at the open day celebrating the completion of Phase One on Saturday.

PROPERTY development firm, Aspindale Park, has completed the first phase of its housing project for over 300 housing units and is waiting for title deeds from the City of Harare.

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Aspindale Park has a total of 1 200 residential stands ranging from 200 up to 350 square metres.

ASPINDALE Park is an official partner of Home-Style Bricks and encourages all the customers to build using their products as they are high quality and of guaranteed durability.

Aspindale Park has been accorded a certificate of compliance by the City of Harare for phase one of its development. This compliments the health and safety certificate issued for Aspindale Park by the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) at the beginning of their development in December 2016 prospective home seekers looking at investing in Aspindale Park can now access mortgage in finance and receiving title deeds for their investment.

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We proudly boast in a leading quality brand with up to 15year warranty. This coupled with our computerized state of the art tinting and mixing machines which equates to any of the top facilities found in our industry. We offer a wide range of painting solutions from waterproofing, wood finishes, automotive and decorative paints.

As ICC we feel honoured to have had the chance to showcase part of our paint range at Aspindale Park. The paint detail is unique taking the whole decorative aspect to another level.

On the sample house we used our Select range which comes with a 7year paint film guarantee. This paint gives good value for your money as it is friendly to your wall and your pocket. . On the ceilings we used Primalex white which is an affordable water based paint which dries to a brilliant

white finish. The walls we used Select Matt water based paint which is a think matt paint that hides imperfections on the wall and gives a richly matt colour effect and is washable.

For the trims and doors we used our premium gloss enamel paint which has great coverage and is UV stable when used outside in the sun. It also brings a very decorative finish when applied to the palisade fencing used for the Aspindale project. We offer a wide range of products to your taste. For the Kitchen and bathroom we offer a non-drip enamel paint that gives a satin finish and is heat and scratch resistant.

For your interest we also provide durable floor coatings and they all are tintable as per your colour request. They come in high gloss and matt finishes. Our floor coatings can endure high traffic and are

easy to maintain. This means you can paint your floor any colour you want and enjoy being home. We also have a coating for pavers that come with a 12year paint film guarantee that works perfect on roofs as well. The colour is rich and the coating is strong, it gives a low sheen finish to enhance your pavers and or roofs. We also offer a very good water based sealer for face bricks giving them a hydrated clean look.

We have the expertise, the knowledge and the ability to match your expectations. We are best suited to assist you with any of your Paint queries and requirements.

INTERCRETE ARTICLE

Concrete pavers, Roof Tiles, Timber, Building stones and Sand all make up good Raw Materials for a construction site. Now add the services that are required to bring the project to completion, put it under one address and you will have Intercrete.

Its not just convenience, its pure consumer satisfaction . This is Intercretes daily mission as highlighted in its mission statement that says “ to continuously satisfy our customers’ highest expectations for quality service and integrity in order to earn their trust and keep them coming back.”

Intercrete provides Concrete roof tiles, clay and concrete bricks, pavers and timber which can also come as finshed products such as roof trusses, window sills , valet gutters, truss hangers and cement. With most of their products being either SAZ approved, they are a powerhouse when it comes to delivering a full package that has the best quality for the most durable and sustainable building project you can conduct.

Apart from products, the organization also provides services in the form of free plan estimating services, on-site estimation services, roof tiling and paving services, planning and cutting of timber and on-site truss fabrication and tiling. These all in turn help

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add value to their products by having a dedicated team that can help you get that perfect finish with vast experience in handling and laying their product. This makes most construction jobs easier to manage as the whole procurement to completion process becomes a one stop shop affair.

After purchasing the raw materials there is no reason to go through a headache of how to move your construction material to your site. Intercrete has a fleet of trucks ready to do all your deliveries at competitive rates. This fleet of trucks is also available for any other deliveries within the construction and farming industry and they have been insured against any theft and shortages while measures to curb any of these problems have been put like satellite monitoring of these trucks.

To maintain their values of teamwork, innovation, service, honesty and integrity, and quality without compromise the Intercrete team has continually improved its services with commitment to constantly evolving their delivery to consumer’s needs. This has made them the brand they are today, the brand that lasts!

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PROPERTY INVESTING RISK THAT YOU MUST KNOW OF AND EFFECTIVE MITIGATION STRATEGIES IN ZIMBABWE.

Many people who love immovable property investing are not aware of some serious risk that is associated with this endeavour. However, I should quickly note here that this article is not meant to scare you away from property investing but its meant to equip you because beyond telling you about risk it will also tell you about effective mitigation strategies. Investing into real estate without a knowledge of associated risk and mitigation measures is something that can lead to investment failure or loss. So if you love property investing then this piece of information comes to the right person at the right time because it presents information that can help you avoid some pitfalls that many an investor are falling into.

Risk 1. Fraudulent sale This is the risk that you part with your money but you do not get property ownership because you would have been conned by a criminal. Usually property fraud is centralized around documents of ownership like title deeds and agreements of sale.

Mitigation strategy Conduct a thorough inspection of title deeds at the deeds office or agreements of sale at the land developers’. Issues to do with deceased estates, caveats, unifracts etc are usually at play.

Its important at this stage to engage a lawyer to do this part of due diligence because some things can be too technical and beyond the scope of your current knowledge.

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Risk 2. Overpayment at purchase This is when the buyer pays more than the open market value of the property. Open market value is the amount of money that the market influenced by prevailing forces of supply and demand is willing to pay for a property. If your strategy is to make profit by later selling the property then your plans may hit a snag because of this.

Mitigation strategy Firstly you should get third part market appraisal of the property before committing anything financially. Secondly, you should discard speculation as your motive for investing into real estate. You should have long term profit generating strategies like equity built up and net operating income as part of your real estate investment model.

ENGINEERING COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE

ECZ

In any infrastructural work one key aspect has always stood out in ensuring strength and longevity. This aspect has always been engineering. To build a solid foundation on the importance and promotion of this infrastructural aspect the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe was formed. The Council was established in may 2011 as a brainchild of the Ministry of Public Works following the Engineering Council Act [Chapter:22] of 2009.

The ECZ’s main functions include consideration and administering of applications for registration, maintaining a register of engineers and technicians, to issue certificates for practicing professionals, ensure cooperation between constituent bodies in matters of common interest, to promote the view of the engineering profession on national, regional and international issues , to evaluate, monitor and uphold the standards of qualifying criteria or examinations, courses and training set or offered by constituent bodies, to encourage manpower development to meet the requirements of the engineering profession in Zimbabwe and to provide for the accreditation of college-based courses.

These functions are in pursuit of the overall goal which is to establish an Engineering Council of Zimbabwe that provides for the registration and regulation of the practice of engineers, Technicians and Engineering Firms in Zimbabwe. This goal helps maintain their vision of having a safe and sustainable environment through engineering excellence in Zimbabwe.

At the core of the Council’s values there is integrity, safety, professionalism, transparency and ethics. These help the council undertake some of its main activities which also include training in the form of Continual Professional Development. This is structured in 3 categories which include : 1.

Category 1- Developmental Activities 2.

Category 2 - Work based and Individual Activities 3.

Category 3 - Involvement in statutory, professional, institutional, technical or non-technical committees or task groups, under Constituent Bodies.

These categories help maintain and improve the execution, knowledge, skills and personal qualities of a professional during their engineering career.

The Council also maintains a database of all members and provides references for members on opportunities within their respective fields and contact details for the members to the general public. This ensures visibility for the organizations on a global scale.

All in all The ECZ is the best partner for any professional engineer or engineering firm. This has been proven time and again with the platform that has taken engineering to a whole new level provided by ECZ!

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INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS IN ZIMBABWE

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CITY OF HARARE CITY OF HARARE INVESTMENT POLICY An excerpt from the 2017 investment policy of the Harare City Council page 7, section 6.1

Zimbabwean Context The investment policy for the City of Harare must be aligned with existing economic development programmes being championed in the country.

Central Government through the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) in collaboration with development partners undertook deliberate efforts aimed at addressing the Doing Businesses environment in Zimbabwe, in line with the objectives of the country’s economic blue print, Zimbabwe Agenda for Socio-Economic Transformation (ZIMASSET). Some of these include the Ease of Doing Business Reforms, public procurement reforms, review of the indigenisation regulations, the passage of the Joint Venture Act (Chapter 22:22) of 2015, operationalisation of the One Stop Shop investment facility at the Zimbabwe Investment Authority (ZIA), and establishment of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ), through the Special Economic Zones Act (Chapter 14:34) of 2016.

The ongoing Doing Business Reform program, under the Rapid Results Framework, is designed to make it easy for businesses to obtain licenses and permits expeditiously.

The overall objective of the reforms is to make Zimbabwe a more attractive investment destination.

A major development has been the review of the Shop License Act. Firstly, the Minister of Local government, Public Works, and National Housing gazetted a Waiver on the need to advertise for new municipal applicants if they were operating in the area zones for their

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proposed activity in March 2016. Prior to 2016, more than 60% of the time spent in starting a business related to municipal licensing, and it was mainly because of this advertising requirement. This waiver had the effect of cutting the time for starting a business from 90 days to 30 days.

As of March 2017, the process is now taking less than 15 days and work continues towards the target of 2 days.

Secondly the whole Shop Licensing Act has been reviewed and the revised Act has been completed.

The reform process is now being consolidated and rolled-over to specific sectors and areas of business endeavour, using the Rapid Results Approach. Some of the new reform initiatives include the Ease of Doing Business in the Tourism Sector, Ease of Doing Export Business, and Ease of Doing Business in City of Harare. It is this last initiative which has in fact spearheaded the development of this Investment Policy.

ALPHADETAIL TRADING At the helm of any form of forward movement is a form of energy behind the movement. At Alphadetail Trading (pvt) ltd the energy to ignite a brighter tomorrow is exhibited in the prowess exposed in the service provision rendered.

Alphadetail Trading , trades in electricity infrastructure development and its maintenance and water and sewer infrastructure development and maintenance. These are both offered as just a supply of labour or as a turnkey solution.

Dedicated to providing solutions for the mining, agriculture, manufacturing, telecommunications and power sector Alphadetail Trading tries to continue seeking growth through new partnerships which is at the core of their values. Alphadetail Trading is registered under the State Procurement Board, Engineering

Council of Zimbabwe and ZBCA (Zimbabwe Builders and Contractors Association).

Nothing beats a diverse range of products where a customer is spoilt for choice as this is bolsters the idea of being a full solutions package. At Alphadetail Trading a wide range of products and services are on offer. Under electricity infrastructure development they carry out power line construction projects as a company and also in collaboration with their Indian partner company, WAPCOS, street lighting installations maintenance work and repairs on power lines and installations and maintenance on general electromechanical equipment for various uses. Energy audit services, load surveys, supplying and installing standby diesel generator sets and solar systems , commissioning inverters are among some of the main products that are available at Alpha Detail Trading. However not only do they provide these products but they also have a hardware section that also compliments the products on offer.

To paint a picture of what Alphadetail Trading has managed to achieve , it has worked on a consulting role at the Umfurudzi park for the energy requirements studies, power factor correction studies at Murowa Diamond mine, geological feasibility studies for the mini-hydro ZPC project and even supplied Rural Electrification agency with 77 distribution transformers among other products and services. Most recent projects have been with ZETDC and community cooperatives which involve construction of new lines, line maintenance and copper recovery.

Providing total solutions to customer needs in the most effective way is what surges through the work flow and results produced by the Alphadetail Trading team and nothing powers them up more than a well-served household , commercial entity or entire industry. So if you are looking for electrical solutions that can light up your day, try Alphadetail Trading!

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