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CONTENT PUBLISHER Structure And Design Media MARKETING Clive Mapfumo Newton Musara Simbarashe Zvidza +263 779 141 137 +263 772 233 086 +263 8644 224 569/70 DESIGN & LAYOUT Tami Zizhou Tichakunda Majena CONTRIBUTORS Michael Nott Tariro Ndoro Mike Danes Eng Bernard Musarurwa

SPACE OF THE MONTH 08 | LIGHTING WORLD MSASA REVAMPED

MAIN PROFILE 20 | ZIMREAL, CARDINAL CORPORATION, ARKENSTONE, 100 MONTGOMERY

PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS 40 | PROPERTY BY PAMGOLDING

INTERIOR DESIGN 46 | INTERIORS BY HOWES & HOMES

COMMERCIAL PROFILE 54 | KFC BULAWAYO READY TO DELIGHT

LOCAL MATERIAL FOCUS 70 | PLANNING A SUCCESSFUL BUILDING PROJECT

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INDUSTRIAL PROFILE 77 | A NEW SPLASH PAINT & PLASTIC FACTORY

CONSTRUCTION COUNCILS 84 | THE ROLE OF ENGINEERS IN REBUILDING ZIMBABWE

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he futuristic illumination of Lighting World’s Msasa showroom, which has undergone immense renovation, kicks off Issue 13 and introduces us to the theme of time. Green is the future and Lighting World has demonstrated their passion for lighting that is energy efficient, economical and pleasing to the eye. On show are Eglo lights, ‘bulbless’ lights and also stunning chandeliers and fittings for décor aficionados. page 8 We also cover the ZimReal Property Investments Forum that took place in Harare last month, where Neville Mandimika of Rand Merchant Bank forecasted a bright future for Zimbabwean Real Estate, sighting emerging residential development and retail centres such as Village Walk as being evidence that investors are interested in Zimbabwe. page 16 But while Lighting World and Neville Mandimika

are looking to the future, this issue’s featured property is looking back. Named after a Tolkien reference, Borrowdale Brooke’s Arkenstone Property is characterised by well-crafted stonework. Both the architecture and the landscaping of the ten uniquely designed homes demonstrate innovation as lead architect Sarah Morgan had to work with an almost impossibly rocky terrain. Yet Ms. Morgan has also showcased a keen eye into the future by including solar geysers and water recycling systems in her designs. page 20 Our featured home is a homage to timelessness and a reminder that sometimes simple is best: the spacious, north facing home is characterised by high ceilings, and wide windows looking out onto a verdant garden. page 46 In our news section, President Mnangagwa has approved of a 1.5 billion (US) dollar Hwange

expansion project that is set to increase Hwange’s power output and provide jobs whilst Vice President Chiwenga oversaw the opening of a new Splash Paint and Plastics factory in Workington.

Splash Paint and Plastics already supplies paint for private customers and industries throughout the SADC region. page 77 For the layman, Anne Higuera, custom home builder, has provided a few tips on planning a successful building project. For these and more articles, subscribe to our magazine and enjoy top content on architecture, décor and design.

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ighting World is Zimbabwe’s leading supplier of light fittings, light bulbs and lighting accessories. Their new Avondale branch was featured in Structure and Design issue 12. But they’ve also been busy renovating, redesigning and expanding their main showroom at 65 Mutare Road in Msasa.

The new showroom has been re-imagined as, in part, an Eglo concept store – the only one in Southern Africa. Who says Zimbabwe can’t lead the way in new technologies and new designs?

Eglo Lighting are recognised as world leaders in lighting design and in environmentally friendly lighting technology. Their current range of light

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fittings and bulbs are considered trend makers leading the way for future lighting designs for homes, offices and retail spaces. Lighting World is delighted to present the Eglo ‘bulb less’ range which focuses entirely on LED options.

Their downlighters are almost paper thin, easy to install, energy saving – and they provide a beautiful soft diffused light. They are the perfect replacement for traditional recessed downlighters in the home, and they’re also ideal for offices or retail shops – to replace conventional fluorescent tube lights - or for other areas that need diffused light.

They have the added benefit that they produce almost no heat, and because they’re LED they have a longer life span!

Lighting World was the Zimbabwean leader in the drive to replace the old incandescent bulbs and CFL’s with more environmentally friendly options like LED’s. They pre-empted the position taken by ZERA (Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority) to discourage the use of incandescent bulbs and four years ago they stopped importing incandescent bulbs completely. They are now listed as one of ZERA’s preferred suppliers for lighting products.

Lighting World has been concentrating more on LEDs and less on CFLs. When they were first introduced to the market LEDs were considerably more expensive than CFLs, but new developments have made LEDs much more affordable. They are the sole agents for Luxram Lighting who are world leaders in the manufacture of LED’s. This has assisted Lighting World in ensuring they have the latest LED technologies at the most competitive pricing for their customers in

Zimbabwe. In addition their LED’s projected lifespan is considerably longer than other products – in most cases offering over 25 000hrs of use.

Some consumers tend to confuse wattage and brightness or lumen output. Wattage measures the amount of energy used while lumen is the amount of light emitted by the bulb. The same lumen output can be achieved using a greatly reduced amount of energy. New LEDs are available in different light ‘colours’ or ‘tones’ with cool white being preferable for kitchens, bathrooms or workspaces and warm white being preferable for lounges or bedrooms.

Lighting World offers the largest range of LED products and is almost guaranteed to have what you are looking for. In addition LEDs are considered more environmentally friendly than CFLs which contain mercury and other hazardous gasses making them more difficult to dispose of responsibly.

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But it’s not just all about the relative pros and cons of different bulbs. The new showroom has a beautiful range of lights and light fittings including opulent crystal chandeliers, pendant lights, wall and table lamps, and a big range of fun and funky light fittings dedicated to brighten up children’s’ rooms, displayed in a way that offers you a true visual as it would be in a home. They also stock a wide selection of outdoor garden lights ranging from the more practical floodlights to pretty Italian style lanterns, bulkheads and bollards.

Lighting World also provides lighting solutions for more commercial uses – parking areas, sports fields and stadiums, streetlights and traffic lights. For sports fields >

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and stadiums they offer a modern, high-tech computer simulated consultation service, whereby they can tell you exactly how many lights you will require to obtain the correct amount of lumens, where to best position them and exactly how bright each section of the field or area will be.

Apart from their Eglo range of lights and fittings (for which they are the sole distributors in Zimbabwe) they are agents for many other well-known ranges such as Luxram, Leadsun, Schneider, and Legrand.

They supply modern ceiling fans, pool lights, LED strip lights, light switches and sockets, MCBs, and all the related electrical requirements.

For more information visit the new showroom at 65 Mutare Road, Msasa.

Opening Mon – Fri: 8.00 to 5.30 Sat 8.00 to 1.00pm Call: 0242 487 932/3 Cell: +263 772 124 163 Fax: 0242 487 932/3 Email: sales@lightingworld.co.zw Web: www.lightingworldzim.com Facebook: Lighting World

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A NEW DAWN: H DRIVING ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH osted by Africa’s premier investment and real estate development conference producer, API Events, the ZimReal Property Investment Forum on the 13th of June was a keenly anticipated event for the local industry and regional investors said host Kfir Rusin.

course and believes that are likely to see a few more years of bond notes before any changes are adopted.

The policies enacted in the medium to long term are particularly poignant for Mandimika as he is a member of the highly skilled diaspora. “If there is certainty round policy for the next couple of years, I think a lot of us would consider returning home and also “We received a lot of interest both from local stakeholders from investing in the short-term.” With millions of Zimbabweans living in both the private and public-sector, which was headlined by the Hon. DRIVING ZIMBABWE’S REAL ESTATE SECTOR FORWARD South Africa, Europe and the Americas, the influx of capital and skill July Moyo, Minister, Ministry of Local Government Public Works and JUNE 2018 could be a major benefit for the growth of the economy he added.

National Housing who delivered the keynote address. From13 the private MIEKLES HOTEL, HARARE, ZIMBABWE sector, we had the pension funds, developers and leading regional www.zimreal.com While Mandimika’s focus was strategising how the market will thought leaders presenting and engaging with one another in highencourage capital inflows, he also revealed bespoke indicators level panel discussions at this year’s event,” said Rusin. designed to approximate what the implied exchange rate for the bond note actually is. “Normally a change in government leadership often According to one of Africa’s top emerging economists, Neville results in big currency moves (Angola and South Africa are recent Mandimika of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), the markets have been examples); however, under a multi-currency regime this is difficult to buoyed by the recent developments in the country. Noted for his strong ascertain.” He went on to present a new approach to approximate how opinions on Africa’s markets, his presentation was titled ‘Opening big the political change over was and the scenarios for the upcoming Zimbabwe’s doors to the world’ and focused on what needs to be elections. done to increase the flow of capital into Zimbabwe. “We estimate that approximately $400 million has already flowed into the country since “We were excited to have Neville present at the conference, not only the changeover, but there are billions waiting at the gate.” as one of Africa’s top emerging African economists, but also someone who is Zimbabwean and who has a regional and local perspective to With his finger on the pulse of Africa’s emerging markets and investor offer the market,” added Rusin. sentiment; Mandimika believes that the elections still hold the key to unlocking international capital for investment. “The appetite is there, ZimReal is one of nine annual conferences hosted by API Events, but what investors want to see is how, not who wins the election, but including, the East African Property Investment (EAPI) Summit (Kenya), how they are won,” he said.

West Africa Property Investment (WAPI) Summit (Nigeria), Africa Property Investment Summit and Expo (South Africa), the FrancoReal His sentiments were shared by Rusin. “We host multiple conferences Property Investment Summit (Senegal), the ZamReal Property Forum each year, and Zimbabwe’s investment stock has risen dramatically (Zambia), Botsreal Property & Infrastructure Forum (Botswana), and in the eyes of the big funds targeting Africa, who use our events to the ZimReal Property Investment Forum (Zimbabwe) investigate each market’s attractiveness.”

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While clear election results are likely to increase market liquidity and grease the levers of development and commerce, for Mandimika another critical topic for discussion is the need for clarity on monetary policy. “We need to establish if we are going to continue using bond notes and reestablish the local dollar or will we join the common monetary union, which links Namibia, Lesotho, South African and Contact: Murray Anderson Swaziland into a union.” While, joining the local union is one option, LEAD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORS COCKTAIL SPONSOR SPONSOR INDUSTRY Phone:LEGAL +27 11 250 2260 | +27 71 890 77 39 Mandimika believes that it is unlikely that Zimbabwe will follow this SPONSOR

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CARDINAL CORPORATION ...was founded in 2006 to explore the vision of its shareholders who recognized a shortage of high quality housing development in the country, as well as a land investment opportunity next to the Harare Airport. This land was later to become Arlington Estate, Cardinal’s flagship project.

Who We Are Cardinal Corporation is a Zimbabwean property development organisation comprising an accomplished team of experienced professionals with over 150 years of collective experience in senior management roles. Our small and capable team is quick to adapt to the complex and diversified needs of investors ranging from individuals looking for residential stands to large corporates seeking land and build options. Our team has proven industry expertise and commitment to service, that is second to none. Our broad portfolio of services include land acquisition, building construction (residential, industrial and commercial), project management and appropriate financial solutions.

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Arkenstone Jewel of the Brooke Text by Michael Nott | Photography by Michele Fortmann, Site Plan and Additional Photos by Sarah Morgan

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F YOU’VE read J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic Middle-earth fantasy novel, The Hobbit, you’ll remember the precious gem called the Arkenstone – the jewel sought by Thorin Oakenshield and possessed by Bilbo Baggins. According to Wikipedia, ‘The Arkenstone shone of its own inner light, but it also reflected and multiplied any light glancing upon its surface with marvellous beauty.’

The Arkenstone symbolised the dwarves’ love of stone and stonework, gemstones and jewels. So it’s the perfect name for the cluster of 10 exquisite homes set into the stony peak overlooking Borrowdale Brooke Estate. Space for the homes has literally been hewn from the hill and the natural rock from the site has been incorporated into walls, walkways, terraces and gardens.

The Arkenstone development consists of 10 individual homes set on properties ranging in size from 1,100 m² up to 1,900 m². Each house is uniquely designed to maximise the amazing views (some northward towards Domboshawa and some with east facing views towards Shamva) and to take full advantage of the north facing light and sun.

Each home is carefully orientated so that no house overlooks their neighbour.

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Because each site is different all the hard landscaping in the gardens was individually designed and each home has a unique swimming pool to suit the owners’ wishes – and to be accommodated within the steeply sloping sites. The site slopes around 40m from the lowest point to the top of the hill.

The gardens have been planted with mostly water-wise and indigenous plants and careful attention was paid to preserving as many of the existing established trees as possible.

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Although they all have a central core of open plan lounge, dining area, kitchen and ‘eatery’, as well as generous north facing verandahs, each prospective home owner could specify their individual requirements in terms of the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, study areas and so on. There was a detailed finishing schedule which set out a specified range of finishes but if individual owners wished to select their own finishes they were able to do so.

Arkenstone was designed by renowned local architect Sarah Morgan, who spent several years considering how best to develop what initially seemed to be an impossibly difficult site. Originally a prototype ‘core and clip’ design was presented to prospective clients when they bought into the Estate which was then adjusted to best suit their requirements.

The core consisted of the central lounge, dining area,kitchen and ‘eatery’ and bedrooms, bathrooms, studies or home gyms could then be clipped on.

The design work on the stands was not done all at once – the final designs of the first three houses were completed in 2015 and the rest were staggered throughout 2016.

Site preparation was begun in 2015 and was ongoing throughout the project.

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There were some serious engineering considerations regarding building on almost solid granite, including special attention to the foundations, drainage and water supply. (The location for unit 2 required almost four months of blasting to achieve a workable site.)

Morgan’s distinctive signature style is evident in all the homes. The houses are filled with natural light and sunshine and have an uncluttered simplicity of style.

The core section has high ceilings that follow the pitch of the roof to add an extra sense of space. Morgan is not partial to dark internal passageways and wherever possible walkways are punctuated by large windows. There’s an emphasis on natural materials and a distinct lack of ostentation or showiness. The homes are designed as ‘a space to be content in’ and have a feeling of tranquillity and well-being. Other signature features are rooms set at 45 degree angles, large glassed in gable ends, wall niches with downlighters, generous verandahs and sliding doors that open up to create inside/outside spaces. The ‘eatery’ is an area that opens off from the kitchen and, with the doors retracted, becomes a kind of garden room for al fresco dining all year round.

The design of the development also epitomises some of Morgan’s other concerns about sustainable and environmentally sound living. All the houses have solar geysers as well as extensive banks of solar panels and inverters which mean they virtually operate off the grid.

(There is a central generator for all the whole development for emergencies. Having only one generator means less air and noise pollution and is a better use of resources.) Water is supplied to all the houses from a single borehole and there’s ample water storage for each home. All the water is recycled – including the soiled water, grey water and rain water – for use on the gardens and common areas.

The BioBox Water Treatment System is an ecologically sound way and very efficient method of recycling waste water.

The Arkenstone project was developed by local property developers Cardinal Corporation, and the very complex and demanding construction was completed by ConDev Property Development which is owned and managed by Stuart Cumming and Edward Whitfield. Construction started in April 2016 and was completed in December 2017.

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Structure and Design magazine was delighted to look around unit 1, arguably the home with the best views across the Brooke valley. Accessed from a steep driveway the house has triangular shades sheltering the entrance. A low stone wall (built with stones from the site) creates a small paved courtyard in front of the main entrance.

From the glass front doors there’s a view right through the house, across the verandah and the pool, and out to the stunning scenery beyond, creating a first impression of being ‘in the landscape’. The front doors open to a small foyer with a recessed storeroom on one side that houses the inverter and batteries and other related equipment and controls. On the other side is the guest bathroom which has delightfully whimsical wallpaper that looks like Portuguese ceramic tiles. Half walls that don’t quite meet the high ceiling help define the living space, one side leading off to the kitchen and the other to the ground floor bedroom wing.

The lounge area is demarcated by a group of sofas and chairs set in front of the gas fireplace.

A stripy canvas trunk serves as the centre table and adds a relaxed almost nautical feel to the space. Circular mirrors in deep wooden frames flank the fireplace and suggest ships’ portholes.

The lounge flows across to the dining area with a simple 10 seater dining table with a naturally textured dark wooden top. Shades of deep blue in the furnishings are picked up on the feature walls where original artwork is displayed. The dining room features a commissioned painting by local artist Marlene Bornman.

The owners are collectors of art and paintings by local artists and have works by Daryl Nero, Sue Piercy, Fraser Mackay, Spud Murphy, Lin Barry, Barry Lungu and others. Engineered oak floors unite the ground floor spaces.

The open plan kitchen has white Caesarstone counters (selected by the owners) and the space has been personalised with delightful, fun mosaics of ceramic tiles designed by Lee Sanderson from Burnt Earth. The owners are great entertainers so requested that the ‘eatery’ be converted into a bar area, with additional kitchen counter space in between. The bar area has a high, sturdy, custom made table with a slightly distressed top and comfortable bar stools.

The lounge, dining room and the bar all lead out to the verandah and to the pool which has an infinity edge that seems to drop off over the valley.

The verandah is comfortably decorated with sofas and chairs, lamps and art work, and gives the impression that the owners spend a great deal of time outside soaking in the view, and the sunlight on fresh winter days.

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The master bedroom, a dressing room, and a luxurious en suite bathroom are tucked behind the lounge and take advantage of the sensational views. The master bedroom and bathroom have their own private terrace overhanging the lower floor. On this level there’s also a guest bedroom with en suite and a small office space at the top of the stairs.

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The staircase, which has its own west facing picture window, leads down to two more bedrooms which share a cosy lounge area, as well as a home gym and a wine cellar. A kind of widow’s walk wraps around from the gym to include the two downstairs bedrooms, and balustrades with steel cables add to the feeling of being on board a ship, sailing over the gulf below.

Although the owners only moved in a few months ago the house already feels comfortable, full of their unique personality and homely. It’s a great tribute to the owner’s interior design skills as well as evidence of outstanding architectural design.

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LUXURY TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT Design 100 Montgomery is an exclusive luxury townhouse development, in the much sought after leafy suburb of Highlands. These three bedroom homes have been meticulously and tastefully designed, by acclaimed local architect Sarah Morgan, to maximise light and space. This contemporary elegant home offers a high quality of life to any resident, and a high return on investment to any investor.

Design features of the townhouse units: 3 bedroom with master bedroom en-suite Open plan-living area combining a living room, dining room and kitchen Ample storage space Verandah and terrace 2 parkings

Location At Cardinal Corporation we wholeheartedly believe in the age old adage of ‘location, location, location’, and for this reason we only select prime suburban spots with optimum positioning. Situated at the confluence of Arcturus Road and Montgomery Road, 100 on Montgomery fits all the important location criteria for a project and enjoys close proximity to the CBD and amenities including shopping centres, multi-denominational churches, adult and children entertainment facilities, restaurants and coffee houses, medical facilities and veterinarian clinics.

Concept The pivotal attraction of this development is 100% exclusivity. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase an affordable luxury townhouse in the well-established neighbourhood of Highlands. The 100 on the address translates to 100% prestige, designer living, exclusivity and investment. Only 27 purchasers will get a bit of this cherry.

Utilities In a country where water supply is constrained, we understand that water is at the forefront of a purchaser’s mind in the deciding on a home. For this reason, we have ensured that a generous water supply per household per day will be supplied from two separate sources; the mainline supply from City Of Harare, as well as two boreholes sunk on the site. A central storage facility will be situated on site and fed by a pump to the 27 households. As per the City of Harare requirements the project will be connected to the mainline sewer, and ultimately each unit will have a pre-paid electricity meter.

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FOR RENT: PEVENSEY ROAD – HIGHLANDS: $5000.00 PER MONTH

FOR SALE:

An elegant Executive home - This exquisite family home has it all.

It’s been extended, renovated and brought right up to date, while still maintaining the gracious and elegant old world charm of the original house. It’s reminiscent of a modernised version of a Cape farmhouse on a grand estate. The house sits on one and a half acres of beautifully landscaped garden with older well established trees. Two large covered verandas –perfect for relaxed outside entertainment, al fresco dining or just chilling out. It has an automated built in irrigation scheme and a borehole, secure parking for two cars, swimming pool and tennis court, electric gate, brick paved way with a flagstone path to the front main. Generous entrance hall with a view through double doors to the formal dining room and to the lounge beyond, enhanced by high ceilings and exquisite hardwood floors is one of space, light and simple uncluttered elegance. The hardwood floors run throughout most of the reception areas, and kitchen. Dining room, formal lounge with a large fireplace and views out to the veranda and the garden. To the right of the entrance hall double glass doors lead to one of the smaller lounge areas with the kitchen beyond, while to the left is a small guest bathroom and the bedroom wing. There are three lounges altogether – one formal area and two smaller more intimate and cosy TV lounges. There is a large dining room. The kitchen has ample space with loads of storage and counter tops. Large windows on three sides and the high ceilings add to the feeling of uncluttered space. The wooden floors and country style cupboards and units give the kitchen an almost farmhouse-style charm. There are four bedrooms in total, all with newly updated en suite bathrooms and views out to the garden through big windows or French doors. There’s also a big home office/study room with doors out to the garden making it an ideal working environment. Gardener is to stay with the property.

CHURCHILL DRIVE - MARLBOROUGH :$2.5 MILLION

AINTREE ROAD –HIGHLANDS: $2400.00 PER MONTH Character Double Storey Home in an excellent location, comprising of :- Fitted kitchen with built in hob and oven. Two bedrooms downstairs, one with en-suite bathroom, a second bathroom with shower, study. Lovely wooden strip floors, dining room with small fireplace. Large wooden framed french doors that lead to spacious covered verandah. Lounge with fireplace. Guest-wing with ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet Main bedroom upstairs with en-suite bathroom. Small balcony that overlooks a lush and well maintained garden. EXTERIOR: Double lockup garage, carport, double staff quarters, outside laundry, prolific borehole, pool, electric gate, alarm system, immediate occupation.

We present you with an investment opportunity not to be missed. For sale is a full complex of 12 units, with 9 already complete, comprising 5 units with 2 bedrooms and one bathroom, open plan living room, kitchen and dining spaces, private gardens.

5 units with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms main en-suite, open plan lounge, kitchen and dining spaces. There is a four bed, 3 baths unit with well appointed rooms, large private garden with pool. The complex is walled and gated.

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GLEN HELEN WAY -GLEN LORNE: US$1.5 MILLION Commercial building conveniently located at a high profile shopping centre, sitting on 5838 sqm, ideal for use as a retail shopping complex. The property comprises a Supermarket building with (floor area = 2500 sqm). Offices, ablution, staff canteen, storeroom, server room, cctv room, store room (floor area = 24 sqm) and gas shed. The complex offers good parking space, a serene environment and is easily accessible from the main road.

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BOSCOBEL DRIVE EAST– HIGHLANDS :US$600 000.00 Solid brick under tile family home in a prime location 4128m2 comprising: Spacious open plan sunken Lounge with fireplace, dining room, neat kitchen, Study, 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Interlinked to main house is a guest wing with 2 bedrooms and en suite bathroom. Open plan lounge with kitchenette, dining room and private garden. Triple lock up garage interlinked to a room that can be used as outside office, double covered parking, outside laundry room, 5000 litre water tanks x2.

Double domestic quarters, swimming pool, gazebo, borehole.

Well maintained mature garden with a fire pit.

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SHARE BLOCK TRANSFERS The General Issues.

WEST ROAD -AVONDALE WEST: $295 000.00 Attractive payment options and priced to sell: Step into luxury town house living by purchasing any of the 5 duplex Townhouses now selling off-plan that have been released at pre-launch prices. The project consists of 16 x double story, semi-detached units with private gardens and parking. The Units comprise of a Master bedroom upstairs with en-suite bathroom, open plan office as well as two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. Downstairs offers the discerning Buyer open plan living spaces which include a modern kitchen with a pantry separate scullery, dining room, guest toilet and lounge overlooking a large wrap around veranda.

The complex will be secured with a wall and electric fence. Water will be supplied to units from a common borehole. The total built up area per unit is approx189sqm.

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sell the whole property, to satisfy the debt. This can arise from many issues e.g. non-payment of Rates, issues with Zesa, ZIMRA or even fraud on the part of Directors etc.

1) The land is not individually owned by the various flat owners. The land is owned by a Company. There are no individual title deeds. There are title deeds for the whole property.

2) The owners of the flats will usually own a specific class of shares e.g. Flat No 1 owns X no of “A” Class shares. Flat No 2 owns X no of “B” Class shares. This is not always the case though and it can simply be X number of Ordinary shares.

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3) The owner of Flat No 2 by him owning the X No of “B” Class Shares has the Right to occupy Flat 2. This is usually governed by clauses in the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company or an Occupation Agreement.

4) The various shareholders of the Company will in addition probably each be entitled to be Directors of the Company Advantages of Share Block. a)

No conveyancing fees or Stamp Duties on the Conveyancing tariff on transfer.

b)

Capital Gains Tax still must be complied with as shares are deemed a “Specified Asset” or “Marketable Security” in terms of the Capital Gains Tax Act. ZIMRA have recently begun “accepting” these as Exempt from CGT if the owners are +55 years of age and have been in occupation of the property for 4 years. This is likely to change at any time as it is in our opinion: incorrect.

KNIGHTBRIDGE ROAD -NEWLANDS : TOWNHOUSE COMPLEX (Selling “OFF PLAN”) US$315 000.00 (X 6 units 160 SQM) comprising open plan lounge with sliding doors opening on to a veranda and private garden. Dining room, fitted kitchen with granite tops. 3 bedrooms with en suite bathroom and dressing area, family bathroom, covered double carport.

US$265 000.00 (X 2 units 120 SQM) Comprising open plan lounge opening on to a veranda and private garden. Dining room, fitted kitchen with granite tops, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, single covered carport. All the units have private front and back gardens with an option for either tiled or parquet flooring.

The entire complex will be walled, have an electric fence and individual gate intercoms, a borehole, paved driveway and a guard house.

The Units will be complete by January 2019.

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Disadvantages of Share Blocks. a)

Building Societies, Banks etc. will not lend to individual buyers of flats, as they would be required to place a bond over the whole property.

b)

The Company owns the land on which the flat complex is owned. The individual owners therefore have little protection in the event for example that the company falls into debt, a creditor can then in theory attach and

d)

As with most Companies there could be a “Right of Pre-Emption Clause” in the Memorandum & Articles of the Company which requires any potential Seller to first offer his shares to the existing shareholders and only if they are not interested in purchasing the shares can they be offered to an “outsider”. This would mean formal notification to other shareholders and then could mean a 30-day waiting period. Failure to comply with this clause can invalidate the sale to a third party or open the issue to litigation from existing shareholders. It is an issue to watch out for in Zimbabwe now as quite a few politician’s/ bankers/imminent persons are now buying flats for investment purposes and they often have the intention to acquire the whole block, thus when a flat is not offered to them they get very irritated and are prone to enforce this provision. Agents need to be aware of this as it could be a potential problem vis your Mandates. If the Seller signs the Mandate and advises that the Agent should advise the other owners, then get something in writing that you have at least advised the existing owners and they have declined to buy or not bothered to respond, otherwise get the Seller to carry out this exercise before they give you the mandate and then the onus will rest on the Seller to have offered the shares to their fellow shareholders in the event of any problems later.

As the entity which owns the land is a Company and if the Company suddenly starts “trading” it may become liable for Zimra Company Tax (approx. 26.5%). This is usually done quite innocently e.g. one of the cell phone companies offers to pay a “rental” in return for a cell phone masts etc. on the property. Another issue is advertising billboards, these are all deemed “revenue” by Zimra

and therefore there could be potential tax liabilities. If you see cell phone masts/advertising billboards etc. these are issues of concern for any potential purchaser and or even the Seller. Zimra will want tax on this “income” and will levy its usual 100% penalty and interest and further penalties for non submission of tax returns etc. These can add up quickly and be substantial.

All Agreements for the Sale of Shares should have warranties and Indemnities from the Sellers to cover the Purchaser from these liabilities but in practice these are worthless particularly when the Sellers are leaving the country. As Estate Agents you are agents for the Seller and it is feasible in law for a purchaser to at least attempt to go after an Agent if the Seller has disappeared overseas and these costs are significant. e)

As Share Blocks are ordinary Companies, if no-one attends to the filing of the Company Annual Returns there may well come a time when the Company despite being the owner of the land is “struck off” by the Registrar of Companies for noncompliance. In terms of the current Companies Act Section 320A if a Company is struck off; anything it may own i.e. the land and flats could then vest in the State. This may all happen very quietly and without much notice. To get a Company reinstated an Application must be made to court and this is expensive and will take a long time.

As the Register of Companies is in theory now all being placed “online” the Registrar of Companies is likely to take the opportunity to strike off more and more companies that are not up to date to clear out the mess moving forward. It is possible and not too expensive to update a Co (even if it is many years in arrears US$50 per year + US$50 per year as a penalty) provided it has not been struck off already. This point is very good at getting all the flat owners to sort out the issues that a flat complex may have.

d) Who are the current Directors? e) Have all the Companies shares been redenominated in US$ or are they still in ZW$? f) You may find that when bought in the prior transaction the shares could have been split and half the shares put in a spouse’s name, is the person you are dealing with entitled to sell all the shares? g) If the Companies paperwork is not up to date this should be done prior to the sale as it is an expense the Seller/ Company must bear. Purchasers get very irate when they must pay for this and often their reaction is “I would not have bought, had I known this…” or “this was not disclosed to me by the agent who is therefore negligent” This cost should be paid for pro rata by all the current shareholders not just the one owner/seller h) Missing share certificates can be replaced by the Company Secretary, (there is no Government Department involved) it’s an internal process of the Company, but please be possible independent verification must be sought from the Company Secretary and perhaps a Director or two as to the Sellers credentials before paying out, because of the ease of replacing a share certificate.

Don’t be tempted to get involved in the “manufacture” of a replacement certificate as if there is fraud you could become an accessory to this.

The “fraud” can also be quite “innocent” i.e. an estranged spouse who is “caring overseas”, a deceased spouse, deceased parent etc., these are still illegal as Gvt taxes (CGT, Estate Duty, Master Fees etc.) and or other due process are being evaded/avoided all of which will invalidate the whole transaction 3)

It is for these reasons “Sale of Shares” should not be treated casually by Sellers and Agents as in reality there are many more potential “pitfalls” than a straight transfer of land/title.

General view of the property a) Are there cell masts or advertising Billboards on property?

b) Who are the current owners of the other Flats and are they in occupation or are all the occupier’s all tenants. c) When was the last Owners Association Meeting?

MINIMUM CHECKS THAT NEED TO BE CARRIED OUT.

d) Is there a list of owners who can be contacted or emailed to offer shares to? e) Are the Rates up to date?

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Deeds Office Search –

a) Does the Company in which Sale of Shares is being carried out – still own the land. b) Are there any Caveats or bonds on the property as a whole?

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These are all the Standard Checks that would be expected by a “reasonable man” and probably more so of a “Reasonable Agent” and or “Legal Practitioner.”

Article supplied by Tim Tanser Consultancy in conjunction with, Pam Golding Properties Head Office Highlands.

Companies Office Search – a) Is the Company up to date? b) Has it been struck off? c) Are the records up to date?

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A house defined by sunlight and style

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The house is one of 8 in a cluster of homes designed by Penny Stone from the Stone Beattie Studio. The houses were built in the early 90s yet still retain a very modern - and almost timeless - ambiance. This is partly due to the simple and uncomplicated layout of the structure and the efficient use of space. The house has a central spine which feels almost like the nave of a church, with a double height barrel ceiling. The tongue and groove vaulted barrel ceiling was

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originally the natural timber colour but Nola has painted it white, which enhances the feeling of spaciousness and light.

At the front end of the spine is the main entrance – a red door with wooden panels on both sides – and a huge arched window above. A small paved walkway leads to the front door with a low brick wall on one side demarcating the parking area. The low wall has two cylindrical pillars mounted on it which help to support a series of four wooden cross beams. The beams are quite far apart and really just decorative but together with the pillars they create a feeling of arriving at a special place – almost like an outdoor entrance foyer. Nola has decorated the entrance with a single white carriage light on the wall and hanging baskets of red petunias that match the colour of the door. The effect of the wood

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panel walls, the pillars, plants and paving all combine to suggest the entrance to a home in an older district of Paris, or somewhere equally romantic. From outside the front door you can see right through the house to the full height window at the opposite end, during the day offering glimpses of sunlight on the trees.

From the front door you enter into the main heart of the home – a long space leading directly to the magnificent gable end wall. It’s a double height wall almost entirely of glass set into a fine wood frame. Because it’s north facing the winter sun pours in and the mass of greenery beyond make the space feel light and airy, like a conservatory or a garden room. Through the glass doors there’s a view of the lush green garden and a glimpse of little white wrought iron cafe chairs and a table – a little street cafe scene. Not only is it beautiful during the day, Nola says she also loves to see the moon and stars at night. A simple balustrade guards the stepped down bedroom section and also adds a stylish and slightly unexpected detail.

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The living spaces are united by simple terracotta floor tiles which have a rich patina of age. An antique shop counter, which once sat in a millinery shop, has pride of place in the area in front of the glass wall. The living spaces are filed with original art works by mostly local artists including Sarah Fynn, Sue Piercy, Sheena Hadwick, Mike Glen-Williamson and Nola’s own paintings. Mirrors, lanterns, candles, old suitcases, silver and brass items, and interesting pieces of furniture work together to create a relaxed French Provencal style.

In the dining room Nola has extended the space by swinging the original sliding doors around 90 degrees and incorporating the existing verandah into the area. An old English

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linen press serves as storage while the dining table has an eclectic mix of six chairs – two spindle back chairs and four other chairs which are the same shape but upholstered in different fabric. A series of three Oriental lanterns hang above the table.

The additional space is now an informal lounge beyond the dining room and a new verandah links the informal lounge and the more formal lounge. The new verandah has wicker furniture, oversized terracotta pots and even a romantic garden swing. The formal lounge has a fireplace which was originally free standing, dividing the dining room and lounge. Nola bricked up one side of the fireplace to create recessed nooks for the TV and other electronic gadgets.

Nola’s small garden is an absolute delight filled with trees and greenery. Both Nola and her mother have experience with garden design and landscaping. White Indian fan tail pigeons flutter around the garden trying to avoid the cats!

With her boundless energy and creativity you get the feeling that the home will always be a work in progress being continually refined and growing organically. A recent addition is the summer house in the garden which Nola uses for her Life Alignment practice. It’s a simple octagonal structure, slightly raised, with glass doors on four sides to take full advantage of the garden. Inside the decor has an Oriental theme, while outside it’s surrounded by beds of lavender and shaded by trees.

The Chikanga complex was named after Chieftainess Chikanga, a princess of the household of King Tendai Chifambausiku Mutasa, paramount monarch of Manyika. She was born around 1865 and died around 1920. She was famous for her attempts to resist the colonial occupation and so her legend lives on today.

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The sleeping areas are contained on one side of the central spine, down a small flight of steps, while the living spaces are set out on the opposite side.

The sleeping area is comprised of the master bedroom – north facing with its own little private patio in front. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and there are two more guest bedrooms, a bathroom and a guest loo. All the rooms have views out to the garden. The sleeping wing is set slightly lower than the rest of the house because of the slope of the site.

The master bedroom is simply decorated in shades of blue with plain white drapes, an romantic wrought iron headboard (originally from Canada) and a dressing table with an antique brush set and pretty perfume bottles set in front of a mirror in a distressed frame.

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KFC delights Bulawayo diners text by Michael Nott photos by Chris Scott of Scotty Photography

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Kentucky Fried Chicken, or KFC as it more affectionately known, is world famous for its Original Recipe fried chicken - made with the same secret blend of 11 herbs and spices Colonel Harland Sanders perfected more than a halfcentury ago. Every day, more than 12 million customers are served at KFC restaurants in 109 countries and territories around the world. In Zimbabwe, KFC has been serving delicious meals since 2014 and they’re growing every year, opening new restaurants nationwide in a plan to bring a KFC outlet near you.

There are already four KFC outlets in Harare – (Westgate, Belgravia, Joina City and Simon Mazorodze Road) - one in Victoria Falls - and their newest drive-through and restaurant outlet which opened in Bulawayo in August last year. The Bulawayo Drive Through and Restaurant is located at the Bradfield Shopping Centre, corner of Hillside Road and 23rd Avenue.

KFC restaurants and drive throughs have a similar ‘look’ or feel around the world to enhance their corporate image and ensure that their outlets are immediately recognisable.

The KFC brand is constantly up-dating and modernising the restaurants design specifications to keep up with an increasingly competitive market. Traditionally KFCs were more family/home orientated while the new focus is more on a ‘fast-casual’ and urban trendy appeal. According to the website Business Insider 70 per cent of the brands 4,900 worldwide will have been up-dated by the end 2017.

The Bulawayo Drive Through and Restaurant was designed

by Architect Graham Cochrane and Architectural Assistant Caspar Kumire from local company Architectural and Planning Studio (APS). Although APS had a huge manual of design specs to incorporate he was able to include some elements with a unique and distinctly Zimbabwean feel. Previously their front of house design layouts have tended to be very prescriptive and fairly rigid - however the newer design specs are more flexible and are basically a kit of parts which can be assembled in different ways and adapted to local conditions. Realizing that it’s not one size fits all, part of the brief reads, “Design teams are encouraged to use professional discernment, maintaining the integrity of the design concept, designing solutions which follow the design principles in this manual. Design solutions need to be cost effective, easy to build, and comply with the applicable building regulations. All design proposals must be closely coordinated with mechanical, electrical and structural requirements.”

Fortunately there was no existing building on the site so Cochrane was able to start from scratch. Some important elements to be considered for the site plan were the way motor traffic would flow in from the access roads, the traffic flow in and out of the drive through, ample parking for sit down diners and easy access for foot traffic. Another important feature of the exterior design was to ensure that signage was positioned to be prominent and clearly visible for passing traffic, and that the building itself should be an instantly recognisable icon.

Flags and teardrop banners clearly identify the brand during the day and at night the double height signage at the main entrance and the lamp post sign on the curb are illuminated.

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Pale floor and wall tiles and a black suspended ceiling are softened by the judicious use of natural materials like timber and exposed brick. Pops of colour in the predominantly red signage, red banquettes, coloured details on the chairs and stools, and the chalk board all help to make the space feel vibrant and family friendly.

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The verandah next to the walk-in entrance is a particularly Zimbabwean adaptation. The verandah has a slatted roof with Heatstop translucent roof sheets so it’s fairly cool even when the Bulawayo sun is blazing and diners can still outside when it’s raining.

Large pendant lights mean the verandah can be used at night whatever the weather.

The verandah seating area is demarcated by low brick planter boxes and taller cylindrical concrete pots. (The planter boxes and pots and the surrounding landscaping make use of waterwise and low maintenance succulents and aloes.) The verandah can comfortably seat around 40 diners on wooden tables and benches and is great for families with younger kids.

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6 Steps To Planning A Successful Building Project

By Anne Higuera, Houzz Contributor and Custom Home Builder

There’s a strong temptation to dive straight into home remodeling projects. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll be done, right?

Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way if you haven’t done some essential planning up front. Each design professional and contractor runs his or her business in a different way, but homeowners usually need to follow the same steps to get to the construction phase.

Here are six crucial steps to help you plan for a successful home renovation, and the reasons they’re so important for any project.

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Choose a design professional.

To create a plan and detailed scope of work, most homeowners hire either an architect or interior designer, and sometimes both.

Every company does things a little differently, and design licensing varies in each state. Many designers work on projects that don’t involve major structural work or additions, and also offer assistance with material and colour selections. Architects may take on a wide range of work, or work only on floor plans and permits, and leave the details of the electrical plan, baths and kitchen to another designer.

Selecting a design professional usually starts with an in-person meeting, which can take a few weeks depending on how many companies you are interviewing. This is your opportunity to understand the services that each firm offers and make sure they match up with what you are expecting. It’s also critical that you have a budget for your project in mind that you communicate clearly to the firm you hire, so the design can align with what you are planning to invest.

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Create a plan.

After choosing a design firm, it’s time to start making a plan. There are usually at least two and sometimes three good ways to reach your design goals.

The plans are called schematic designs; they usually involve a rough layout of the floor plan and some simple views of the exterior of the home if there is an addition. It takes time for the design professional to work these out, and then usually another week or two for the homeowners to consider them and make decisions. If the project is larger or the homeowners want additional changes made to the schematics, this initial design phase can take several months.

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Interview contractors.

Contractors are frequently brought into the process once a final schematic design has been selected. Usually there is at least a general idea of how the home will look from the outside, a dimensioned floor plan and some preliminary material selections.

With this much information, it’s possible to provide preliminary estimates of cost.

Contractors are often asked to estimate the schematic design as part of the interview process. It may take a couple of weeks to set up the interviews and generally at least two to three weeks after

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interviews to receive the estimates. Altogether it could take four to six weeks to interview candidates and receive estimates. After that you may want to call references, visit jobsites or do additional research before making a decision about the contractor you will hire.

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Go shopping while others are engineering.

Love to shop or hate to shop? This may determine whether you enlist a designer to help with your material selections. Even those who like to shop may be overwhelmed by all the options and want professional input. Do not underestimate the number of things that need to be selected, from doorknobs and windows to countertops and light fixtures. To really keep a handle on your project cost, it’s best to select every last thing ahead of construction. This will allow your contractor to tell you the prices for what you’d like and properly schedule material purchases based on lead times.

Allow yourself one to two months to choose everything. While you are shopping for tile and hardwood floors, your architect or designer will finalize construction drawings, work with a structural engineer on how the project will be built and put in the details required for permitting. If it all goes well, you will work on this step and the previous one concurrently and finish at the same time.

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Get your permits. Depending on the scope of your project and where it’s located, permitting can take a day, months or even years. You should have some idea ahead of filing for permits about the length of the process, which will allow you to identify a likely start date for your project. Permit fees can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars, depending on where you live and how big your project is.

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Ready, set ... With the plan submitted for permits and material selections made, your contractor will be able to finish up pricing and write up a contract for construction. If the selected materials cost more than the budget allows, there may be a round of “value engineering,” which means changing scope of work or materials to reduce cost. By the time the contract is signed, your contractor will have identified the longer-lead items (like cabinets, windows, doors, tile and sometimes plumbing or electrical fixtures) and may even have them on order ahead of the start of construction, depending on the timing of your project.

By the time all of these steps are complete, it may be four to six months or even more since you started talking with design professionals.The planning process can be lengthy, but each step you take will put you closer to starting your project with a clear vision of what’s to come. That investment of time on the front end means your entire construction team — design professional, contractor and you — can start the project on the same page with a clearly articulated plan. That makes it much easier say, “Go!” without any hesitation.

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eighing is fundamental to almost every business. We have vast solutions for the construction sector these include supplying and servicing of electronic weighbridges, platform scales etc. These scales helps in checking and assuring accuracy of measurable quantities required to accomplish desired goals and at the same time promoting an effective use of resources. Our weighbridges include movable weighbridges these are portable and can be moved place to place depending on the nature of work required.

G&T Scales offer a variety of platform scales also helping in quantifying bricks, cement, river sand, concrete mixture etc. The accurate measure of these ensures proper implementation of project’s budget and other resources. We are here to provide you with all the needs required to improve your business deliverables. Deck scales can be fixed or movable with an indicator showing all readings with required preciseness.G&T Scales have a robust IT Services Unit that links your scaling results to computer system for future use and reference. This ensures that all your readings are readily available and retrievable at any point from anywhere.

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on construction or heavy industry scales rather we work with a number of sectors developing weighing-based solutions. Our product range includes high accuracy Micro-weighing Scales for laboratories and even jewellery, Electronic Weighing Machines, Manual Weighing Scales, Table-top Weighing Scales, Bench Scales, Platform Weighing Scales, Trolley Scales, Hanging Scales, Crane Scales, Thermal Printing Stationery, Labels, and Shelf Talkers etc. These scales can be used in various sectors to produce accurate quantified measures.

G & T Scales Services was established in 2004 and since then has trained competent technicians capable of calibrating, maintaining, and repairing scales to the customer’s satisfaction. Our experienced scales technicians are highly skilled and they quickly identify and solve scale equipment problems.

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa commissions construction of Chinese-funded power plant

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imbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday commissioned the construction of a 1.5 billion U.S. dollars Chinese-funded Hwange Power Station expansion project, the second major power development project by China in the southern African country in five years.

The expansion to be carried out by China’s power and engineering construction firm, Sinohydro, will add two generating units each producing 335 megawatts (MW). The project is expected to be completed in about 42 months.

Hwange Thermal Power Station is Zimbabwe’s major power plant with an installed capacity of 920 MW but it has not been operating at optimum levels due to ageing.

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Mnangagwa thanked his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for expediting financing of the project during his visit to the Asian country in April. He said the project, once completed, will modernize Zimbabwe’s energy infrastructure and ensure energy self-sufficiency.

It is the largest power development project to be undertaken by Zimbabwe since independence in 1980. The country, which currently produces 1,200 MW per day, has a power deficit of 400 MW which it plugs through imports from neighboring countries.

“This project is a reflection of our resolve to increase energy and power supply as we quest to become a middle income economy by 2030,” Mnangagwa said.

He invited more investors into Zimbabwe’s energy sector, saying the bombing attack at his election rally in Bulawayo last Saturday will not deter his government from modernizing Zimbabwe.

“The expansion project will go a long way in mitigating the power deficit of the country by reducing the country’s reliance on power imports from neighboring countries,” he said.

China Eximbank provided anchor financing for the project to the tune of 1 billion U.S. dollars while Sinohydro and Zimbabwe Power Compnay (ZPC) contributed the remainder.

Sinohydro and the ZPC are equity holders in a firm created to manage the expansion project, with ZPC holding 64 percent shareholding while Sinohydro holds 36 percent of the shares.

Sinohydro in March this year completed the expansion of Zimbabwe’s Kariba South Hydro Power Station by an additional 300 MW at a cost of 533 million U.S. dollars

Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe Huang Ping reiterated China’s committment to the development of Zimbabwe, saying the recent bombing attack should not deter the country’s ongoing efforts for peace and development.

“China stands firmly in solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe in their challenging times. We condemn the political violence,” he said.

Sinohydro President Liang Jun said the project will create thousands of jobs for Zimbabwean people and help with the transfer of technology and skills.

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INDUSTRIAL PROFILE

Making a Splash… ...Splash Paint and Plastic

text by Michael Nott photos by Kush Carter

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plash Paint and Plastic is a wholly owned Zimbabwean company which first opened in 2002 with branches in Graniteside and Workington.

In April this year they officially opened their brand new factory just across the road from their existing factory in Workington. The plant was opened by Vice President General Constantine Chiwenga who read a speech on behalf of the President Emerson Mnangagwa.

Although the official opening took place in April 2018 the factory has been operating since August 2017.

Splash not only retail paints and plastics through selected hardware shops, they manufacture their products as well so you can always be assured of the best quality.

Their exclusive range of paints carries up to a seven year warrantee! They manufacture interior and exterior acrylic PVA paint in a huge range of 1600 colours which can be 77

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specially tinted to meet your requirements.

They make gloss enamel paints, roof and stoep paints, road line paint, chalk board paint, and timber varnishes. They also supply related paint products like thinners and turpentine to clean up after painting. They are agents for the well known Hamilton brand of paint brushes and rollers.

They can offer the excellent technical and financial advice about the best kind of paint needed for any job as well as the correct quantities of paint needed.

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Splash supplies a number of paint contractors and they also have their own painting crew of around 40 labourers so you can contract Splash to supply paint and supervised labour ensuring the best results for any painting project, whether it’s residential, commercial or industrial.

They also offer countrywide deliveries using their own fleet of vehicles.

Splash Paints and Plastics also has a corporate responsibility programme and has painted over 50 schools in less privileged areas as

well as the Murehwa hospital and other public buildings. They also support local cricket players and sponsor the Heath Streak Cricket Academy.

Apart from giving back to the community Splash also helps to support the local economy by employing a workforce of around 300 people, including highly skilled technicians, chemists, engineers, machine operators and some unskilled labour. A programme of staff training helps to create a skilled workforce that boosts our local industries.

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Their future plans include setting up a new factory in Marondera which will manufacture adhesives and grouting as well as cement waterproofing solutions. The Marondera factory is scheduled to open later this year and will provide an additional 100 job opportunities. They currently export to South Africa and Zambia helping to earn valuable foreign currency for Zimbabwe, and they’re looking to increase their exports to the DRC, Malawi and Mozambique.

In addition to their range of paints and painting accessories, they also supply tile adhesive and grouting so they are a full one-stop manufacturer for home and office decor solutions. And they supply bitumen related products for the construction industry like DPC (damp-proof course). Splash believes that diversification is the key to their continued growth.

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Their range of plastic products includes PVC pipes and plumbing fittings, electrical conduiting and fittings, hose pipes, polypipes for agricultural irrigation systems, sanitary ware and household products like plastic buckets.

Splash is an eco-friendly company striving to create products that are re-usable and recyclable. Their manufacturing process produces very little waste material and most of their reject products can be recycled. They even have their own in house water treatment plant so their waste water can be re-used.

Splash is a member of the Southern African Paint Manufacturers and they also have certification from the Standards Association of Zimbabwe, Sadc and COMESA. Splash has won numerous awards over the years from the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers, including 2015Best supplier of the year, 2016-Best Supplier of the year, 2017-Best supplier of the year, Matabeleland and 2017Best Supplier of the year, Mashonaland. The currently supply stock to selected retailers including N Richards, Metro Peech, Union Hardware, Builders Home, Nations Hardware, Megasave, Farm & City, FABS Hardware, UBM and Bohla Hardware, amongst others.

Their massive investment in brand new state-of-the-art manufacturing machinery from Larsen & Toubro Limited shows confidence in the future economic development of Zimbabwe.

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PMZ 8TH ANNUAL DINNER 2018

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ZBCA Masvingo Chapter Holds its Stakeholders Dinner and Cocktail Function

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he Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association once again gathered building contractors in Masvingo for the Stakeholders Dinner and Cocktail. The programme went on well as planned.

Welcome remarks and introductions were delivered by the Masvingo ZBCA chapter’s chair, Mr O. Tavirai. In his remarks he thanked participants for coming and noted that some failed to attend due to a counter attraction in the city. The Chief Executive Officer of ZBCA, Mr C.T. Tsvarai then took the audience through ZBCA’s Annual Conference plans and urged them to attend. The Conference will be held in November 2018 in Victoria Falls.

He also gave a rundown of the products and activities that the association was currently offering to members.

cost of bidding for government projects under their auspices.

After the presentation, contractors raised concerns at the cost of the Ministry of Education informal tender documents that were being charged $80 instead of $10. At the same time the results of the tendering were not being announced. The ZBCA President then advised members to alert the association which would gladly take it up with the responsible authorities.

Other presentations were done by the Guest of Honour, Mr Hove, who is the District Administrator for Masvingo. He encouraged participants to join ZBCA and take advantage of the numerous construction opportunities in Masvingo.

ZBCA President, Eng. R.M. Nherera delivering his presentation.

The keynote address was delivered by Engineer R. Nherera who is also the ZBCA President. He touched on many sector specific issues including local participation in government projects, the Contractors Bill, setting up of a Liaison Committee with the Ministry of Local Government, outstanding payments for work done for the government, bid bonds and allocation of foreign currency to the sector. All these issues had also been discussed prior with the parent Minister of Local Government. He urged contractors in Masvingo to form consortiums to enable them to bid for national projects whose magnitudes they cannot satisfy as stand-alone companies.

The Managing Directors of N. Richards and TIB Insurance Brokers, Mr O. Chekani and Mr C. Mulele, respectively, also did make presentations on their products and services to ZBCA members. Mr Mulele was able to answer to the worries coming from the contractors regarding bid bonds.

Delegates at the dinner.

ZBCA partners TIB (Mr Mulele, far left)

Engineer Nherera further reported that efforts were underway to engage the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe to iron out concerns over the

Participants to this year’s event were drawn from Nash Paints, ZB Bank, BancABC, Hevoi FM, Masvingo Mirror, TIB, N. Richards, Jadecon Construction and Magtele Construction; amongst others.

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The Role of Engineers in the Reconstruction of Zimbabwe

By Eng Bernard Musarurwa – President: The Zimbabwe Association of Consulting Engineers [ZACE]

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he infrastructure in Zimbabwe has virtually collapsed from the ‘jewel’ that the late former President Mwalimu Julius Nyerere of Tanzania implored the then Prime Minister Mugabe to “look well after” at independence in 1980. The roads in Harare, and indeed most other roads networks countrywide, have collapsed such that they now virtually all require to be reconstructed, which situation was caused largely by the lack of timely maintenance and upgrading commensurate with demand.

There are incessant and endemic electricity power outages, due to low generation capacity to meet demand, which is still the case in spite of the recent commissioning of the 300 megawatts extension of the Kariba South power station. There is no or only intermittent municipal water supplies in most parts of Harare, which is the same case as well in most other towns; this sad situation largely emanating from inadequate capacity to treat and supply water, with not many new water treatment plants and reservoirs constructed since 1980.Most sewage treatment plants around the country have been allowed to become dysfunctional, with a few new ones built since 1980, thus most municipalities are releasing raw sewage into the natural drainage systems, some of which like in the case Harare are upstream in the same catchments as the reservoirs supplying its potable water, thus making the treatment of the even water more expensive.

The bottom line is Zimbabwe has failed to maintain the infrastructure that it inherited in 1980 at independence, and to upgrade and expand it commensurate with the increase in the population, which population has almost quadrupled in the 38 years since independence from 4 million to 16 million; Harare had 400 000 residents which is now about 4 million people in the Greater Harare metropolis that includes satellite towns and dormitories like Chitungwiza, Domboshava, Goromonzi, Norton, Ruwa, etc., that rely of Harare for bulk water supplies, and employment, and transport through commuting. There has been uncontrolled and unsanctioned urban sprawl around Harare, and elsewhere, spawned by the so-called “land barons”, without due provision of essential services like roads, water and sewage reticulation. This is a ticking time-bomb for a major disease outbreak as the unfortunate residents are forced to use shallow wells

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alongside shallow pit latrines, which scenario poses a huge potential for cross-pollution of the water sources, a recipe for disaster.

Thus there is need for massive rehabilitation, reconstruction and expansion of the roads, railways, water supplies, sewage treatment plants, electricity power generation, and all other services, to meet the needs and demands of the current and future population.

The decimation of the ’jewel’ to where there are chronic shortages of essential services like water and electricity is a sad indictment of the ineptitude and failure of post-colonial Zimbabwe, to maintain and upgrade the infrastructure to a point where reconstruction has become inevitable. The infrastructure literally has collapsed, and it now urgently requires full reconstruction and upgrading, with most of it dilapidated beyond rehabilitation; this applies to roads, water and sewage reticulation and treatment plants.

The priority areas or sectors which require reconstruction of the infrastructure are to provide adequate roads, electricity power and water supplies sewerage and refuse collection, as well as cemeteries, to service both industry and the people. An adequate and efficient infrastructure base is essential for the economy to function properly. A safe and serviceable road network is vital for the efficient movement of goods and people. Continuous and adequate supplies of electricity and water are fundamental for the efficient performance of industry and commerce, as well as for human consumption.

The rampant corruption, populist policies, political patronage, general ineptitude, and reluctance to listen to and accept logical technical professional advice, are some of the reasons the ‘jewel’ that Zimbabwe was 38 ago has been made the basket case that was once a bread basket, a position that the country can and deserves to be restored back to.

The engineering profession has always played a pivotal role in the provision of civil infrastructure in society. As such, the engineers must be allowed to play their role in the reconstruction of the country. The engineering fraternity has by and large been respected by the political leadership, so it is hoped that it can be listened to by the leadership in advising it on the need to change course and embark on the reconstruction of the country.

The engineering profession is generally respected by the society; hence it is in the unique position of influencing the required change of direction and spearheading the restoration and reconstruction of Zimbabwe back to glory. Engineers can, and should, be more vocal and visible especially on the need for change of direction from that the country has taken in the past 15 years, by becoming the catalyst, and to also lead the State in reconstruction, especially under the new dispensation.

The country is in turmoil socially and economically, and almost everything is now dysfunctional and requiring reconstruction.

Yet a significant number of Zimbabweans hold high office in many international institutions and entities, which proves their expertise and capabilities. There is need to tap into this resource by creating a forum where all concerned citizens may make contributions for consideration by the Government. So there is need to create a think tank and resource base, to help formulate policy, strategy, ventures, and even to mobilise capital.

The selfish partisan manner of the past 38 years must stop, because it has failed. The engineering community has to become the forum that fosters the change in direction and to lead the reconstruction in harmony and peace without the poisoned chalice of partisan patronage, because the profession already brings together all citizens in a nonpartisan grouping.

The Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers (ZIE) offers the best medium for being the forum for change; it already hosts the engineers from all disciplines, and it fosters submission of technical papers, as well as offer training in continuing professional development through courses and workshops. Perhaps the ZIE may foster the establishment of the think-tank, with a well-resourced secretariat to coordinate and synthesize the contributions made by all citizens, into working papers that may be adapted and adopted by Government into policy documents for the reconstruction of Zimbabwe.

A system of honorary awards already exists for recognition of excellence, and it just needs more support from individuals, institutions and the corporate world.

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Tel 443311 /496254/08644207960 e-mail adgzim@gmail.com Arch Kanyanta C B B A Honors Arch, Dip Arch 0772 232 185

Amandiz Architect 50 Van Praagh, Milton Park, Harare Tel 757884/5 704003 e-mail amandiz@mweb.co.zw Arch Mandizvidza A. B Arch (UCT) 0712 408 293/0784 448 229

Awolaja A 122 Adyllin Road P.O.Box 3828, Harare Email alberta@sbtjuul.co.zw Arch. Awolaja A. B.Es, M.Ed (Lagos)

Apex Design 613 Gweuma Crescent, Victoria Falls e-mail louischitolo@gmail.com Arch. Chitolo L B Arch (Copperbelt) 0712 434 303

Brain Muzwembiri Architect 1 Hwiribidi Street, Msasa Park, Harare Tel: 814309341 Email: brian@muzarch.com Arch:Muzwembiri B.M BAS, B Arch (NUST) 0773 187 851

Bhunu Architecture 140 Nelson Mandela Street P.O. Box HR 924, Harare e-mail pbhunu2000@yahoo.com Arch. Bhunu Shava P MSc Arch (Ukraine0 0712 748 817 Bruno Azevedo 52 Ridgeway North P.O. Chisipite, Harare Tel 04-884275 email ba.arq.zw@gmail.com Arch. Azevedo B. 0772 780 596 CGC Wilson

Arch-Design 34 Bradfield Road, Hillside, Harare Tel 772103/4 0772 340 837 e-mail cmadavo@mweb.co.zw Arch. Madavo C.B Arch (Lahore) 0772 340 837 Archi-Craft 5 Beryl Drive, Greendale, Harare 04-448320 e-mail magwidesign@gmail.com Arch Matondo T.A. B Arch.

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Archiplan Architects 19 Natal Road (gate from East Road) Avondale. P.O. Box 5105 Harare Tel 334752/ 334142/ 332045 e-mail archplanzimbabwe@gmail.com Arch. Tvrtkovic M Dip Arch Arch Gacic M Dip Arch (Belgrade) 0712 608 5I9 Architecton Design Studio #12 Murandy SquareEast, New Lands Shopping Centre, Harare e-mail mukaratirwa@yahoo.com Arch. Mukaratirwa H. MSc Arch (Poland) 0774 165 250 Architects Design Centre 7 Malvern Road, Mount Pleasant, Harare Tel 702384/5 703487 e-mail atmashakada@gmail.com Arch Mashakada B Arch (New Castle-Upon-Tyne) 0772 410 334 Architectural Monographs 29 Athlone Avenue, Greendale, Harare ckurauvone@gmail.com Arch Kurauvone C. MSc Arch (Greece) EMBA(MSU) 0772 221 432 Architectural Planning Studio 18 Mon Repos, Newlands, Harare Tel 776008/746448 e-mail admin@architecturalplanningstudio.com Arch. Claypole M N B Arch (Natal) Arch. Cochrane G BAS (UCT) M Arch (PE) Arch. Fox G. BAS, M Arch (UCT) Architrave Design Group 4 Hill Road, Highlands, Harare

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J. Dzimwasha Architect 4 Meredith Drive, Eastlea, Harare Arch Dzimwasha J MSc Arch 0773 848 676

Maboreke Architect No 60 Mt Pleasant Drive, Mt Pleasant, Harare Tel 744855/6 e-mail maboarch@gmail.com Arch. Maboreke GM B Arch (Kingstone) Dip Arch 0772 241 559

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Manyara Design 31 Western Road, Greendale, Masasa Tel 486705 e-mail ozmany0404@gmail.com Arch Manyara O.M. B Sc Arch, M Sc Arch 0772 401 911 Masiyanise T.I Architect Flat 8 Avon Friars, 7 Oxford Road Avondale Tel 339746/334363/5 e-mail masiarch@zol.co.zw Arch Masiyanise I BA (Hons) Dip Arch (Ports 0772 344 907 Memorage Architecture 1826 Area D, Westgate, Harare e-mail mkamwaza@gmail.com memoragearchitecture@gmail.com Arch Kamwaza M. BAS, B. Arch (NUST) 0772 778 566 Metamorphosis AIDPM Suite 23, 2nd Floor, Shawdon Court 186 Herbert Chitepo Avenue, Harare Tel 792802 e-mail Masauso@metamorphosis.co.zw Arch M Banda BAS, B Arch (NUST) 0772 251 345 Metropolitan Architect 64 West Road, Avondale, Harare Tel 04 333489 e-mail dnwaks@gmail.com Arch. Wakatama D B Arch, Dip Arch (Natal) 0772 803 976/ 0712 728 639 Mhenyu Architect 43 Hillside Road, Harare Tel 747640 Email mhenyu@gmail.com Arch Mhenyu B Arch NCA (Lahore) 0712 603 485 Mthupha Practice Architect Wembley Crescent, Eastlea North P.O. Box CY 1779 Causeway, Harare Tel 703487 e-mail mzi.mthupha@mziarchitecture.com Arch Mthupha M G MSc Arch (USSR) 0773 465 980 Mucheri Architect Office 1 – 1st Floor, Patrick Court, 113 N Mandela/5th St. P.O. Box CY 2916, Harare Tel 0715 811 101 e-mail pzmucheri@gmail.com Arch Mucheri P Z B Sc Arch, M Sc (Slovakia) 0773 437 670 Mugedeza TAJ Architect 21 Northampton Crescent Eastlea, Harare Tel 746524 e-mail tajma@mugedeza.com Arch Mugedeza TAJ B Arch (Idaho) 0772 211 100 Mukamba Architectural Practice 25 Tweed Road, Eastlea, Harare Tel 443766, 443756, 443757 Email admin@mmna.co.zw Arch.Mukamba CWP B Arch (UACG) Sofia 0772 348 129

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