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PROPERTY NEWS 12 | Preparing Your Home For The Rainy Season

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16 | New Warehouse For Cuttlefish Investments

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ur new summer issue is packed full of interesting articles about what’s happening now in the construction and infrastructure industries. Our lead story in this issue is the warehouse designed and built by Kalamain Construction for Cuttlefish Investments situated in the fast growing Pomona Industrial Park. Pomona is rapidly becoming Harare’s new development hub with a number of bigger businesses relocating to the area. We’ve already featured several other projects in the area including, Storagemart, ICC’s warehouse and retail outlet, the new Halsted’s branch, Superfert’s inspiringly well-designed modern offices and Pomona Steel and Fencing. Exodus and Company have been constructing warehouses on the other side of Harare in Madokero along Kirkman Road. The warehouses are part of a bigger master plan that includes numerous housing developments and commercial enterprises. We’ve also covered two developments by the Tsapo Group of companies – the Grand Auto workshop along the Airport Road (situated behind their BYD electric vehicle dealership) and their new outdoor showroom for Lovol and Sinotruk on Samora Machel Avenue in Eastlea, just next to Tendeseka Office Park. Amcotts Trading supplies trucks and tyres for the construction industry, as well as for the mining and agricultural industries. On the subject of agriculture Kurima has recently re-located to new and bigger premises in Southerton. Kurima design, supply and service a wide range of innovative machinery and equipment for small scale farmers and is set to re-vitalise the industry with affordable, useful and durable farming solutions.

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The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) has just moved in to their brand new offices in Emerald Hill. The structure was designed by Mura Tarabuku from award winning local firm Pearce McComish Tarabuku Architects. It embraces a new concept for office design that’s quick, economical and environmentally friendly and takes workers’ comfort and well-being into consideration. We’ve also covered the rebranding of Lighting World to become Prime World. The brand retains their leading position as lighting suppliers but has diversified to include the total home package including furniture, flooring, carpeting and accessories. It’s now become the one-stop supplier for all your home and décor necessities both indoors and outside. Property Shop has provided some very useful advice about preparing your home for the rainy season. We usually put off the repairs and maintenance we need to do until it’s too late so it’s good to get ahead and be prepared! Sit back, relax, and enjoy our latest issue – we’re sure you’ll find something to get your creative ideas flowing. All Structure & Design content, and much more is available online on our website and ISSUU but follow us at SDMagzim www.structureanddesignzim.com issuu.com/structuredesign

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HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR THE RAINY SEASON Before the rainy season starts, make sure you have all the right tools for the job! A sturdy ladder is always a good place to start, followed by a sharp pair of shears, and robust garden gloves. Here are some key points we think you should consider when preparing your home for the next season; 1. Clean your gutters a. One of the first things to do when preparing your home for the rainy season, is to ensure your gutters aren’t leaking, broken or blocked. Gutters are designed to catch rainwater and direct it away from your foundation thereby protecting the integrity of your home. However, gutters often become clogged with foliage and debris over time, and this can inhibit their functionality and effectiveness, potentially leading to damage. 2. Cover and Protect outdoor furniture a. In order to increase the lifespan of your outdoor furniture, ensure to protect it, not only from the rain, but also from all the other elements. This can be done by storing it under a protective shelter, such as a shed, or by covering it in a waterproof material. 3. Trim your trees a. In order to avoid damage from falling branches, have your trees trimmed. Try to remove any branches that that could cause damage by falling on your roof tiles, solar panels or power lines. 4. Service your generator a. It’s always a good idea to have a backup power source. Rainy weather can limit the irradiation of your solar panels, and falling trees and branches pose the risk your interrupting the power supply of the main grid. 5. Check and clean your drainage systems a. To avoid flooding and water logging, check your drainage systems and clear them of all debris that may have accumulated over time. 6. Check your electrical wirings a. Thoroughly safeguard your external plug points and cables for any exposed wires that could result in an electrical short. Over time, and when exposed to excessive amounts of sun, cables can perish and leave wires exposed. While this list is not exhaustive, it’s a good place to start. Keep an eye out for any other problem areas that may require attention leading up to the wet weather. 12

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New Warehouse For Cuttlefish Investments by KALAMAIN CONSTRUCTION text by Michael Nott | photos by Structure and Design

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he warehouse is 1,200 sq. m with an internal roof span of 30m. The roof has a fairly complex steel lattice truss system, supplied and installed by Brown Engineering, so there are no internal supporting columns, creating a single uninterrupted space below. The roof is Chromadek punctuated by translucent skylights for natural light and whirly birds to allow for natural ventilation. Between the Chromadek sheeting and the steel trusses Alububble sheeting has been used to provide heat and sound insulation. There are high bay LED lights throughout the warehouse should it be necessary to work at night for loading, unloading or stock taking. The floor of the warehouse is polished concrete, which is durable and easy to maintain, and strong enough to withstand the considerable weight of shelving packed with stock. The floor is set on a floating concrete slab designed to be independent of the walls and foundations, allowing it to move slightly. The soil on the site is heavy clay which tends to expand during the rainy season and contract in the dry season. The foundations were constructed using a pile and ground beam system to accommodate the soil. The warehouse is not connected to the municipal sewer system so because of the clay the soakaway had to be extra large. The walls of the warehouse are constructed from a natural yellow facebrick up to a height of 2.5m – except for the front reception area where the brick walls extend up to around 5m to accommodate the large window frames and double storey structure within. Above the brickwork Chromadek sheeting in sandstone beige, set on to a steel skeleton, extends up to the roof. The roof is about six metres high on the sides and about 10 metres high at the apex. The colours of the bricks and the Chromadek blend well together to create a simple, modern exterior. Within the main body of the warehouse there’s accommodation for the caretaker set in the back corner as well as staff ablutions. The caretaker’s accommodation has access from inside the warehouse as well as its own exterior door and the roof of the structure is a concrete slab for extra security. There’s a single roller shutter door at the front – just to the side of the main reception. The door is 5,8m wide by 6m tall so it can easily accommodate large vehicles for loading and deliveries. There’s an exterior, steel, spiral staircase next to the roller shutter door which acts as a fire escape and provides access to the mezzanine office floor inside.

KALAMAIN CONSTRUCTION HAS RECENTLY COMPLETED A TURN-KEY WAREHOUSE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR CUTTLEFISH INVESTMENTS IN POMONA INDUSTRIAL PARK. WORKING TOGETHER WITH LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL FIRM DRAFTWORX, KALAMAIN DESIGNED THE WAREHOUSE AND THE OFFICE/ RECEPTION AREA TO CREATE THE MOST USABLE SPACE ON A FAIRLY RESTRICTED SITE.

Set on to the front face of the roughly rectangular warehouse, but still encompassed under the same roof structure, is the front reception and office section. Most of the façade is made up of doors and windows with big glass panes set in aluminium frames, supplied by Inso Aluminium. As you face the building from the street there’s an interesting frameless corner window on the left hand side which adds interest to an otherwise fairly plain exterior. The windows extend a little way along the south side so there’s loads of natural light inside. There’s a concrete overhang above the windows and the main entrance which holds small LED spotlights to light up the building at night. The windows also provide a clear view of the internal staircase leading up to the mezzanine office space. The staircase has solid teak treads with brushed stainless steel bannisters so it’s simple and functional but also quite elegant. ISSUE 44

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The ground floor is intended to act as a reception and a minishowroom. It has the same polished concrete floors and a suspended aluminium ceiling below the mezzanine. The suspended ceiling below the mezzanine floor, and the one above over the office space, was supplied and fitted by Architectural Aluminium. The mezzanine is approximately 260 sq. m most of which is a single open plan office. There are loads of windows looking out to the front as well as a window section on the opposite side with a view over the warehouse. The mezzanine floor is made up of wooden joists set onto a steel frame and then clad with tongue and groove floor boards. There’s a small private office, ladies and gents rest rooms and a kitchenette for the staff. The kitchen was supplied and fitted by Kitchen Krazy. The bathrooms and the kitchen have vinyl woodlook floors while the office space a dark charcoal grey Berber point fitted carpet for a little touch of luxury.

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Outside, in front of the building, Gary Cable Construction has paved the forecourt from the street edge right up to the building – and around the sides and the back as well – with pavers from Homestyle Bricks. A palisade fence – supplied by Tesa Fencing – stretches across the whole front of the property, with ample off street parking in front for customers. Work on the project started in January 2020 and was completed in July this year. There was a 12 month break in construction because of the restrictions of the pandemic so the overall construction period – excluding the shutdown – was just 7 months, well within

Kalamain’s projected time scale. They did however increase the amount of staff working on the project, after the pandemic, to ensure that they finished on time. Despite the delays and the increase in the number of workers the project was still completed within budget! Kalamain provided nearly all the skills and services required in-house, except for plumbing and painting, so they were able to keep tight control over the progress of the project and eliminate time and money overruns. They also provide a full design, construction and project management turnkey service to keep everything under one roof, improve efficiency and eliminate wasted resources.

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There are two 5,000 litre water tanks at the back of the warehouse complete with a booster pump. While ZESA in the area is generally quite reliable Kalamain has made provisions for both solar power and for a generator with a change over switch already installed. Kalamain Construction has recently relocated to new premises in Sunway City near Ruwa to new offices and warehouse space which they constructed for themselves. To contact Kalamain Construction:Call: 008677009181 Email: admin@kalamain.com Website: www.kalamain.com

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THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN POWER POOL (SAPP) IS A REGIONAL BODY ESTABLISHED TO SHARE ELECTRICAL POWER RESOURCES ACROSS SOUTHERN AFRICA. MEMBERS INCLUDE ANGOLA, BOTSWANA, DRC, MALAWI, MOZAMBIQUE, LESOTHO, NAMIBIA, ESWATINI, SOUTH AFRICA, TANZANIA, ZAMBIA AND ZIMBABWE. IT INCLUDES ALL THE SADC MEMBER STATES ON THE CONTINENT BUT EXCLUDES MADAGASCAR, MAURITIUS, COMOROS AND THE SEYCHELLES. SAPP WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE SIGNING OF AN INTER-GOVERNMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RATIFIED IN AUGUST 1995 AT THE SADC SUMMIT HELD IN KEMPTON PARK, SOUTH AFRICA.

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he SAPP established the Short-Term Energy Market in April 2001. From January 2004 SAPP started the development of a competitive electricity market for the SADC region. The ministers responsible for energy in the SADC region signed the Revised Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding on 23 February 2006.The day-ahead market (DAM) was established in December 2009. In 2015 the SAPP trading platform was upgraded with Forward Physical Markets and the Intra Day Market. The SAPP’s vision is to be a fully integrated, competitive energy market and a provider of sustainable energy solutions for the SADC region and beyond. The SAPP coordinates the planning and operation of the electric power system among member utilities and provides a forum for regional solutions to electric energy problems. ISSUE 44

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The headquarters for the SAPP are situated in Harare at 24 Golden Stairs Road in Emerald Hill. You can see the flags of all the participating countries flying outside on the street frontage – a very colourful and impressive sight. Up until recently the committee and all the staff in various departments were accommodated in an old house on the site and in various rambling and disconnected outbuildings. When, in 2019, the existing structures became too cramped, disjointed and awkward the SAPP approached Mura Tarabuku from award winning local firm Pearce McComish Tarabuku Architects to design their new headquarters. Their brief to him was fairly simple – they wanted the building to be modern, comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and imposing enough for an important regional organisation. Above all it needed to be functional, efficient and secure. While much of the overall look of the structure was left to Tarabuku the clients did stipulate that the building needed to accommodate up to 50 staff members in a mix of open plan offices and private offices for senior staff members. They also specified a kind of spatial hierarchy with senior staff obviously having the larger offices. There also needed to be a staff kitchenette/dining room, two boardrooms, a secure server room for the IT department as well as space for inverters and batteries, storage and archiving rooms and a reception area. On the exterior there needed to be adequate parking for staff and visitors and some open garden space. The property needed to accommodate the ZESA servitude for the sub-station at the back of the property, a caretaker’s cottage and a bank of water tanks. 32

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Some architects would have designed a simple linear structure of two or three storeys with the offices set out along passages and walkways. Tarabuku has instead designed a rectangular structure of two storeys with a large central atrium or courtyard. All the offices have doors and windows opening onto the atrium as well as windows on the outside skin of the building so there’s good cross ventilation, although the clients have requested air-con in some offices. The courtyard is covered by a high Chromadek roof with large translucent skylights and the roof is further broken by a double slope so there are high clerestory windows above the eastern side of the atrium. Where there are no translucent sheets the roof is insulated with Alububble and there are whirly-bird air vents for hot air to escape. Most of the partition walls facing on to the courtyard are frosted glass so there’s loads of natural light and a 34

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generous feeling of space, while the frosting provides a semblance of privacy. There’s a substantial void between the first floor office ceilings and the high roof which acts as an insulation space creating less need for heating and cooling and it provides some sound insulation during summer rain storms. The courtyard also helps to cut down on the noise from the busy Golden Stairs Road. Inside the building there is almost no traffic noise at all.

The north and south facing walls of the courtyard are mostly glass set in aluminium frames so there’s some indirect light. The huge glass walls were supplied and fitted by Almin Industries together with City Glass, while the aluminium and glass shop fitting was supplied by Architectural Aluminium. The east and west facing facades have deep overhangs and pressed metal sun louvres to filter direct sunlight and prevent the offices overheating.

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Tarabuku has designed the structure so it’s really like two buildings in one. The outer skin is similar to a warehouse structure with steel uprights supporting the roof and the sun louvres. The steel structure is clearly visible inside and out so there’s a kind of honesty in the way it’s all been put together with nothing hidden away or disguised. Beneath and within the warehouse type skeleton is an independent building of concrete, facebrick, aluminium and glass nestling under the overarching umbrella which shelters the interior from the weather. The roof, built by Super Structures (Pvt) Ltd, was completed before the brick and concrete building underneath.

Two cantilevered sections break up the simple exterior and add interior space. One section extends over the entrance to the reception creating a covered portico and supplying office space above. The first floor meeting room also has a cantilevered extension creating extra interior space, providing great views of the garden and

partially sheltering the main boardroom underneath on the ground floor. The building is quite secure as there’s only one entrance – at the reception, and governed by a sophisticated biometric system. There is another emergency fire escape exit at the opposite end of the building.

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The louvres were supplied by M & S Steel Fabricators. The position of the louvres on the east side has been carefully calculated to block direct sunlight after 10am while still allowing views out to the garden.

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On the west side the louvres come down much lower to provide shelter from the hot afternoon sun as well as to partially screen the view of the boundary wall.

Tarabuku has set the building on the site so it’s as far back from the road as possible with a large garden space and a water feature in front, ample paved parking on one side and the ZESA servitude on the other side with its own separate gate entrance. There’s even space at the back of the building for a bank of water tanks and a sophisticated generator and inverter system for emergencies to ensure uninterrupted power supply. The building was completed within the specified 12 month time frame – although there was a 6 month hiatus caused by the pandemic, so the overall time scale was 18 months. During the construction process the SAPP moved briefly to temporary offices in Eastgate. With Pearce McComish Tarabuku acting as project managers and Twenty First Century Contractors as the main contractors the building was also completed slightly under budget – something seldom heard of these days! Tarabuku has created an elegant and functional building that ticks all the right boxes for the client. It looks particularly imposing at night with interior and exterior lighting highlighting the architectural details. It’s also an innovative way of designing and constructing a large office complex – while it’s a big building with a very high roof the interior spaces are scaled down and softened by the interior courtyard. Hopefully we’ll see this kind of structure more often in the future.

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SINCE THEY STARTED 11 YEARS AGO LIGHTING WORLD QUICKLY GREW TO BECOME A LEADING SUPPLIER OF LIGHTING AND RELATED ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS IN ZIMBABWE. THEY HAVE THEIR WELL-KNOWN SHOWROOM AND WAREHOUSE AT 65 MUTARE ROAD IN MSASA AND ANOTHER BRANCH AT THE OCTAGON IN AVONDALE AND ONE IN BELMONT, BULAWAYO. NOW, UNDER THE FRESH, NEW MANAGEMENT OF SCOTT SMITH, LIGHTING WORLD HAS RECENTLY REBRANDED AND DIVERSIFIED TO BECOME PRIME WORLD. THE OFFICIAL OPENINGS HAPPENED IN SEPTEMBER.

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he rebrand was to mark an era of new product lines which include furniture, flooring, tooling, solar and electrical. The range of furniture includes the Smith’s Furniture brand – designed and manufactured to top quality standards exclusively for Prime World. The range includes wonderfully comfortable modular sectional sofas, ottomans and occasional chairs. The designs are contemporary yet timeless with an emphasis on quality, style and comfort and work well in almost any design scheme. The frames are manufactured locally in Msasa and only the best quality fabrics and foam are used. In fact, they’re so confident of the quality of their furniture that they offer a 5 year warrantee on any structural defects. Customers can select from the stock displayed in the showroom although there are different fabric and colour options available, and they will consider customised requests for special orders. The beauty of the modular system is that customers can choose the full set or just select certain sections. If you live in a small apartment you can choose to buy just the two seater section or the end section and not try to squash a large sofa set into a restricted space. Prime World also showcases the fabulous range of solid teak furniture designed and manufactured by local furniture makers that supply high end dining room tables and chairs, sideboards, stools, coffee tables and occasional tables, wine racks and mirrors. Solid teak furniture is a great investment as it’ll last a lifetime unlike some of the other trendy options currently available which look fashionable but soon go out of style. Prime World also has a small selection of shelving and drawer units from Swedish designers who create simple, minimalist furniture. 48

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Prime World offers vinyl flooring – a luxury, hard wearing, woodlook vinyl that’s waterproof, scratch resistant and very easy to maintain. Their vinyl floors come in a variety of wood colours that are almost indistinguishable from real wood floors but they can be used in a number of places where wood is not recommended like kitchens and bathrooms. Unlike ceramic wood-look tiles, vinyl tiles are much warmer, softer and slip resistant. Vinyl flooring doesn’t need to be polished with wax – simply mopped down – it has anti-bacterial properties and it is resistant to ants and termites. The vinyl tiles are not laborious to install – they have a click together mechanism and you don’t even need to use messy glue or nails and screws. Prime World can recommend tried and trusted independent artisans to fit your vinyl floor tiles. The most important part of the installation is that the sub-strate of the floor needs to be absolutely level for the vinyl to rest on. Prime World’s independent fitters can advise you on this aspect to make sure your new floors fit perfectly. In fact, the vinyl tiles are so hard-wearing that they can be used in high traffic commercial spaces – Prime World has installed vinyl tiles at the entrance to their new showroom to demonstrate just how durable they are. ISSUE 44

commercial profile Prime World supplies imported Leige carpets which are produced in Belgium. This luxury range includes both fitted carpets and loose rugs in a variety of sizes, patterns and colours. The range is suitable for the home as well as for offices, commercial applications and for hotels and lodges. The Florprint and Embassy range is a favourite for offices and reception areas while there are also more hard-wearing choices for high traffic areas. The selection includes the Diplomat, Cottage Weave, Stockholm and Odessa ranges to suit all tastes and all situations. Prime World also has a range of deep pile shaggy carpets which are great for creating a warm, cosy and welcoming feel in the lounge or bedroom.

There’s even a range of artificial grass matting or turf in different thicknesses and appearances from the obviously fun, fake, funky look to a very realistic look that you’d be hard pressed to distinguish from the real thing. Some varieties are ideal for sports fields, others are perfect for those places in the garden where the grass just won’t grow. Artificial grass is also great for events and functions where the ground is too muddy or too dusty – just roll it out and then roll it up again afterwards. Or try creating a fun ‘green’ wall in a kid’s bedroom or playroom. 50

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Prime World also has a selection of interlocking rubber tiles which are available in black, grey, green and red. The tiles are waterproof so they can be used outdoors, they have excellent shock absorption qualities and an anti-slip finish. They’re great for the patio or around the pool and some equestrian establishments have even used them for their arenas and for their stables. Their indoor rubber flooring is suitable for gyms and sports rooms. These rubber surfaces are waterproof, easy to maintain and safe.

Although Prime World has diversified their lighting division they will continue to offer the best range of lighting accessories at the best prices for residential, commercial and industrial applications. CONTACT DETAILS: www.primeworld.co.zw Mobile numbers: 0772 124 163 Telephone numbers: Harare 0242 487 932, Bulawayo 08677 008 308, Avondale 08677 109 255 Facebook: primeworld.zw Instagram: primeworld.zw ISSUE 44

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CONTAINERS FOR SALE, RENT OR CONVERSIONS *20FT AND 40FT AVAILABLE

CONTAINERS ARE RENOWNED FOR THEIR: • STRENGTH • SECURITY • LONGEVITY • PORTABILITY • AIR AND WATER TIGHT • COST AFFECTIVE IDEAL FOR: • OFFICES AND ACCOMODATION • ABLUTIONS • STORAGE • TUCK SHOP • SHOW ROOM 6 Borgward Road, Msasa, Harare, Zimbabwe P.O. Box AY73, Amby, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 242 447 748/9 Cell: +263 782 722 396 Email: sales@sbs.co.zw Website: www.sbs.co.zw

We are Smart Thinking, practically minded manufacturer and provider of residential, commercial, industrial, specialised and low cost building projects and services throughout Zimbabwe and the Southern African region. Be Smart, Be Safe, Sanitise, Social Distance and Always Wear A Mask!

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Cell: +263 737 306 125, +263 772 671 047, +263 780 731 604, +263 773 632 463, +263 774 175 757, +263 772 714 094, +263 788 275 725

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BUSINESS ENGINEERING - producing diversity from adversity

HIGH IMPORT LEVELS AND THE CHANGES IN THE ECONOMY AT THAT TIME MEANT THAT IN 2014 CAR GUARD’S BUSINESS CHANGED TOTALLY AND THE COMPANY’S FACTORY TURNED QUIET AS LOCAL MANUFACTURING SLOWLY DRIED UP.

ortunately not a lot of Zesa was needed at that time as the only thing that was grinding was the slow pace of business - so in 2015 Management determined that they needed to wake up and smell the welding fumes and put the Company’s people and existing facilities to more productive and sustainable use. That meant diversifying – staying with steel and fabrication but finding a different market – so in 2015 Z-imba Modular Buildings was established as a separate operating division within Car Guard. These steel buildings are designed and manufactured within the Car Guard factory in Graniteside. The design has naturally evolved and improved over the past 6 years but still maintains the same basic offering – flexible, affordable and quick buildings in steel to service the Mining, Tourism, Agriculture and Civil Engineering sectors. The type of buildings vary from singlemodule units of 8 square meters up to 250 square meter office or accommodation blocks. The flexibility of being able to add on modules means that the buildings are suitable for uses ranging from guard-houses to offices and admin blocks, kitchens, canteens, laundries, accommodation blocks, cottages, classrooms and ablution blocks for a few people to over 60 people. 58

Ablution block for a large workforce

The buildings are supplied in bolt-together panel form, and this allows for flexible handling that can do away with the need for cranes or big loading equipment; and further allows for various transport options – commonly by truck but buildings have also been sent by train to rail sidings, barge across Lake Kariba and tractors and trailers have been used to get buildings into remote locations in the depths of the Zambezi Valley and Hwange National Park.

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Simple Raft foundation Preparation for installation of the building involves casting a simple, low cost concrete floor slab – a floating raft foundation - this is easily undertaken on sites with very little infrastructure. This and the fact that the buildings can be dismantled and relocated elsewhere provides for a relatively low environmental impact. Where minimal environmental impact is required the buildings can be installed on a deck supported by Z-imba’s purpose designed pin anchors – this type of foundation doesn’t require concrete and can be removed without trace at a later date. Once the building panels are delivered to site, installation time is quick, with smaller office type buildings going up in a day and larger accommodation blocks taking a few days to install. The electrical and plumbing installations can be undertaken by the Customer or Z-imba – and as these are surface-mount installations these can add a few more days to installation time before the building is complete and ready for occupation.

Maintenance costs for Z-imba buildings is minimal – the chromadek material used to build the panels has stood the test of time over the last 3 decades, and being steel they are less susceptible to fire damage than most other building types and are not prone to insect damage either. These factors combined with the use of our hidden gutter systems and functional waterproof flashings provide for low cost ownership over many years, in all seasons and environments

The fit and finish within the buildings varies and is tailored to suit the Customer’s required use and budget. For temperature moderation all buildings are supplied as standard with bubble foil insulation in the roofs and this can be further enhanced by the addition of sidewall insulation and roof top ventilators. Building orientation, the use of verandas and air movement remain important factors when siting the buildings, and getting all of the above factors right can result in surprisingly cool buildings in hot locations.

The development, manufacturing and installation of this building system has been interesting and rewarding for everyone involved at Z-imba – 6 years ago there were not many staff members at Car Guard that would have believed they would be working on remote building sites whilst lions killed a buffalo right next to them, or that they would be travelling to the heart of the rural areas and erecting school classrooms. This diversification would not have been possible without the support of an enthusiastic customer base who have adopted the product and assisted greatly in improving the design and the ongoing development of the product, and Z-imba looks forward to further developing and expanding the product range in line with the mining, agricultural and infrastructural development currently taking place in our country.

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Our Services Aluminium Products, Office Partitioning Systems, Man Trap Security Doors Systems, High Security Retractable Screens, Skylights, Vertical and Venation Blinds.

+263 733313208

Alutech Investments

50 Lytton Road, Workington, Harare, Zimbabwe Entrance along Dumfries Road, Harare

www.alutechinvestments.co.zw

Alutech Investments

+263 773 376 502 +263 8644 275 615

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EXODUS AND COMPANY CONSTRUCTS NEW WAREHOUSES IN MADOKERO ESTATE DEVELOPMENT text by Michael Nott photos by Structure and Design

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EXODUS AND COMPANY IS THE LEADING PROPERTY AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY IN ZIMBABWE. SINCE THEIR ESTABLISHMENT IN 2007 THEY HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A HUGE NUMBER OF PROJECTS IN THE AREAS OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS, REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION, WATER AND SEWERAGE RETICULATION AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS LIKE MEDICAL CENTRES, SCHOOLS AND WAREHOUSES.

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Stand Number 6268 Fidelity Southview Park, Harare, Zimbabwe

info@entraconstructures.co.zw

+263784578865 / +263712491382

www.entraconstructures.co.zw

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PRIME CONCRETE (PVT) LTD

SAZ Approved Products / Timeous Delivery / Always Stocked

Concrete ZESA Poles, Culvert Pipes, Manhole Rings, Shelvert Panels,

Products:Compressed Cement Bricks, Pavers, Valve Boxes, Concrete Sinks

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hey have an on-going development in Mabvazuva near Ruwa which is an exclusive gated housing estate where their commitment includes roads and water, sewer and electricity infrastructure as well as some schools and social amenities. And, of course, the construction of the housing units, some of which have been completed though the project is still in progress. But probably their biggest and most important project to date is the

development of the Madokero suburb in the west of Harare along Kirkman Road. The Madokero development is part of a grand master plan to provide up-market housing as well as business and commercial facilities to support the suburb and provide viable business opportunities for residents in what was once a neglected part of the City of Harare. It’s also aimed at decongesting the City Centre and providing livelihoods and decent accommodation for residents in the area of what was once the fairly neglected western part of Harare.

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KEOWN INVESTMENTS t/a

OUR BUSINESS IS TO MAKE YOURS SHINE

Call us on 0712 618 959 Harare, Zimbabwe Bay 10 Number 12 Dumfries Road, Workington, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel/Fax :+263 24 2749990, Mobiles: +263 772 904419, +263 773 292842, +263 712618 959

| Email : signalliancepvtltd@gmail.com

Madokero comprises exclusive, self-contained, gated and sought after housing developments near to Bluff Hill, Westgate Shopping Mall and Longchen Plaza and with easy and convenient access to the City Centre. The Madokero development includes 1845 serviced residential stands, 105 housing units at Madokero Gardens, 84 units at Madokero Mews, 74 units at Imba Mu Madokero and 44 units at Madokero Manor. But Exodus and Company has a bigger picture in mind – they’re not just providing houses they’re creating a fully functional community – there are primary and secondary schools as well as crèches, churches, a service station as well as a restaurant, a hardware store, a medical centre and a pharmacy, and their new warehouses which offer convenient employment opportunities and promise to promote commerce and trade in the area. The warehouse project was developed in conjunction with the Public Services Pension Fund and PIM – Platinum Investment Managers. Exodus and Company states, “We believe in strategic and innovative partnerships for sustainable infrastructure development. We, therefore, have partnered with government, private sector, non-governmental agencies, multi-

laterals, regional and international partners in our line of business.” The project comprises six state of the art warehouses of which one is done and the rest are expected to be finished by the end of this year – most are under way and in various advanced stages of completion. There are four slight variations in the warehouse sizes with an average floor area of 2,500 sq. m. The warehouses have an interior office space with a mezzanine of around 150 to 200 sq. m. The main body of the warehouses has a high roof supported by a steel frame so there are no supporting columns to break up the usable floor space. The roof is punctuated with translucent sheets allowing for good interior light, however there are suspended LED lights should additional lighting be required. The floors in the warehouse are polished concrete for easy maintenance. The warehouses have three large roller shutter doors and generous paved surrounds for easy access for loading and off-loading. The roller shutter doors have suspended, cantilevered roof sections to protect the entrances from sun and rain. The structures are facebrick up to a height of 2.5m with blue Chromadek cladding above that extends up to and over the roof. There’s an additional steel exterior staircase which acts as a fire escape and also provides access to the first floor mezzanine level.

We repair all types of Refrigerators, Air conditioners. Coldrooms, Car air cons. Butchery display chiller, Freezers and C40 freezers. We offer New installations for air cons, Coldrooms and compressors. Regassing, Services and Repairs. NB We do repairs on spot.

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No. 17044 Carlton Road, Graniteside, Harare, Zimbabwe +263 773 773 387 / 0716 128 283

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FARAITHOMAS & CO. (PVT) LTD Specialist In Construction, Electrical Solar Installation & Repairs High, Medium Voltage Installation & Line Construction Carpentry & Ceilings, Tiling & Painting

Visit: Stand No. 32369 Mabvazuva Estate Ruwa

Call: +263 779 744 492 +263 779 166 106

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Email: faraithom@gmail.com brendachikwerekwere@gmail.com info@faraithomasandco.com

The office space includes a downstairs reception/showroom area with porcelain tiled floors and suspended ceilings, an elegant steel staircase with teak treads, ablutions and a kitchenette – all with high spec finishes. The front façade of the warehouses is mostly glass set in white aluminium frames so there’s loads of natural light inside. There’s an interesting cantilevered portico over the main entrance to provide some shelter and also to accommodate some LED lighting. Either side of the entrance portico are small balconies with stainless steel bannisters so workers inside get a bit of outdoor space and access to fresh air and sunlight. Exodus and Company’s role included financial and project planning, architectural design, civil and structural design, construction of the necessary infrastructure and the warehouses themselves as well as project management. They constructed the industrial warehouses from the foundations up to the final finishes including paving of roads, the parking areas, the gated entrances and the palisade fencing.

Specialists in Ceiling, Aluminium & Partitioning Solutions, Welding, Construction of Steel Structures, Green Houses, Stainless Steel Balustrades and Staircases. CalI On: 0714790855 / 0736063561

Email: aluminsol@gmail.com

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your one stop shop for boreholes, pumps & accessories! FREE QUOTATIONS WITHIN HARARE

2 Victoria Drive, Newlands, Harare 242 776 642/776 617 or 0772 573 521

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The warehouses have a dedicated ZESA substation as well as provision for a backup generator. They have municipal water as well as a borehole and two five thousand litre storage tanks for each unit. The warehouses are designed for both storage and for light manufacturing industries. An increase in the licenses for tobacco storage means that warehouse space will be in high demand and the location is ideal for easy access to the tobacco sales floors.

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To find out more about Exodus and Company and the Madokero Estate: Visit their offices at 7 Dungarvan Close Borrowdale Harare, Zimbabwe

Tel: +263 242 884 823/ 852 659-61 Toll free number: +263 08004332 WhatsApp: +263 779501315 Email: info@exodusandcompany.com

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0772471299 / 0772471297 +263 242 661719-21

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AMCOTTS TRADING

Trucks And Tyres For The Construction, Mining And Agricultural Industries text by Michael Nott photos by Structure and Design

AMCOTTS TRADING WAS FOUNDED IN 2004 BY MARC AND LEIGH ROSSITER DISTRIBUTING HIGH END TYRE BRANDS FOR HEAVY DUTY EARTH MOVING AND AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT, MINING MACHINERY, TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES. AMCOTTS HAS QUICKLY GROWN TO BECOME THE LEADING DISTRIBUTORS OF TYRES AND TRUCKS IN ZIMBABWE WITH BRANCHES IN HARARE AT 30 ANTHONY AVENUE IN MSASA AND AT 118 SIMON MAZARODZE ROAD IN SOUTHERTON. THEY ALSO AIM TO HAVE A PRESENCE IN ZAMBIA, MALAWI AND MOZAMBIQUE MAKING THEM LEADERS NOT JUST IN ZIMBABWE BUT IN THE REGION.

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The XCMG brand includes equipment for the construction and mining industries including earth moving machinery like graders, excavators and front end loaders, mining machinery, hoisting machinery, cement mixers and equipment for road construction. While Amcotts has a good supply of stock at their Msasa branch they also have extensive catalogues that prospective customers can order from. Amcotts deals directly with the

manufacturers so there are no middle men involved. In this way they keep prices down and ensure quicker delivery times. Amcotts in Msasa are currently in the process of expanding to include the next door property, formerly BenBar, which will become a bonded warehouse and provide extra storage space for new vehicles. Renovations to the next door property are scheduled to be completed by the end of this year.

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After diversifying in 2017 Amcotts initially started selling used American brand trucks and are now specialist distributors for leading Chinese truck brands Shacman and XCMG (Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group). To date they’ve sold around 500 units of trucks and equipment. The Shacman brand includes cargo trucks, dump trucks, tipper trucks and tractor trucks, cement mixer trucks and crane trucks. All Shacman trucks come with a two year warranty.Amcotts also provides a full after sales service. They stock a full range of genuine spare parts mostly with a 12 to 18 month warranty, and they have a full workshop of experienced and well trained staff for maintenance and repairs. They also provide driver/operator training and they can advise customers on the best equipment – at the best prices - for their specific requirements.

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Having started out in the business of selling specialised tyres this still remains one of the main focuses of their business. The Simon Mazarodze Road branch is their main tyre distribution outlet in Harare. Their tyre brands include the well-known Bridgestone and Firestone brands, as well as Nexen, Sailun, Maxam, Wideway, and Constancy. In addition Amcotts has sold the Hanksugi brand of tyres for over a decade to major transport companies across the Southern Africa region. On a CPK (cost per kilometre) basis Hanksugi is second to none. Amcotts can deliver tyres in Harare and across the country and their well-trained are happy to provide recommendations for clients.

Amcotts also provides a unique tyre monitoring service for all customers whether big or small. This is particularly useful for transport fleet operators who can receive detailed reports regarding mileage, wear and tear, inflation, correct pressures and alignment to ensure they get the best performance from their tyres. As with their trucks, Amcotts sources tyres directly from the factory, keeping the end costs as low as possible. Amcotts currently supplies tyres for most of the construction and mining

companies in Zimbabwe as well as over 300 farmers countrywide. All tyres are supplied with a full manufacturer’s warranty. Amcotts Trading’s sister company is RossiTyres which has fitment centres in Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare. Their services include tyres, puncture repair, wheel balancing and 3D alignment, brakes and suspension, and batteries. RossiTyres is one of leading chains of fitment centres with the best quality tyres and services at the most competitive prices.

To contact Amcotts in Harare: 0772471299 Visit: 30 Anthony Avenue, Msasa or 118 Simon Mazarodze Road, Southerton brett@amcotts.com Rossi Tyre Branches: Pomona Avondale Southerton Msasa (Due to open Dec 2021) Borrowdale (Due to open 2022)

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Mechanical (Mechanics You can trust) | Spray Painting (Colour Masters) Panel Beating (Dent Doctors) | Auto Electrics (Wired Up) Local & Long Distance Towing | Emergency Roadside Service

31 Airport Road, Harare, Zimbabwe info@grandauto.co.zw 80

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Visit our website

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GRAND AUTO PREMIER -

New Workshop On The Airport Road GRAND AUTO BODY SHOP (GABS), PART OF THE TSAPO GROUP OF COMPANIES, OPENED THEIR NEW WORKSHOP ALONG THE AIRPORT ROAD IN MARCH 2021 THIS YEAR. IT’S JUST BEHIND THE BYD ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHOWROOM WHICH WAS FEATURED IN S&D ISSUE 40. THEY STILL HAVE THEIR ORIGINAL WORKSHOP AT 184 MUTARE ROAD IN MSASA BUT THE NEW PREMISES ARE BIGGER AND BETTER AND MORE TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED OFFERING A SUPERIOR, PREMIER SERVICE FOR CUSTOMERS. THE TSAPO GROUP INCLUDES FAW, GOLDEN DRAGON, MASSBREED, CTRACK, SINOTRUK AND OTHERS INCLUDING LOVOL WHICH IS FEATURED ON PAGE 87. TSAPO IS A SHONA WORD THAT LOOSELY TRANSLATES TO A LARGE WOVEN BASKET SO IT’S AN APPROPRIATE NAME FOR THE CONGLOMERATE OF COMPANIES, MOSTLY FOCUSED ON THE MOTOR INDUSTRY. GABS IS DEFINED AS AN SBU – STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT – OF THE TSAPO GROUP. SO IT OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY BUT STILL REFERS TO THE HEADQUARTERS FOR THE STATUS OF ITS OPERATIONS, AND STILL RECEIVES SUPPORT AND BACKUP FROM THE GROUP.

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drive design he Msasa workshop, which was originally opened in 2006, is still operational for quotations but most of the work takes place at the new premises at 31 Airport Road. The iconic new building is also home to BYD’s solar power division and Lindezi Travel and Tours – all of which fall under the umbrella of the Tsapo Group of companies. The development was a collaboration between Kingswood Contracting - civil and building contractors - and the Inviktvs Design Group. 4M Construction acted as the project managers with Grid Transmission supplying and installing the steel structure for the walls and the Chromadek roof and Aluminium Solutions installing the front glass façade. The back section houses Grand Auto Body Shop’s workshops and spares section. GABS have invested in state of the art new technology for all their vehicle repairs and servicing, including three dedicated spray booths for different body finishing processes. The floor slab was especially reinforced to accommodate the weight of the hydraulic vehicle lifting equipment and extra-large roller shutter doors allow access for bigger trucks and buses. A sequence of translucent roof sheets provides natural light for the workshop while a series of whirlybirds punctuate the roof for ventilation.

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drive design GABS is a member of MIAZ – Motor Industry Association of Zimbabwe – which, amongst other duties, has the mandate to carefully monitor the performance of its members. As a mark of the quality and professional service offered GABS is trusted by over 10 of the major car insurance companies in Zimbabwe, so you rest assured of the best service at the best prices. Some of GABS’s services include panel beating and spray painting, chassis straightening, auto trimming (for upholstery), windscreen, window and lock mechanism repairs (some of which is subcontracted) as well as headlight focusing, an auto-valet service and a vehicle polishing service. They also provide suspension and mechanical repairs and a convenient towing service after a collision. GABS also offers a fibreglass mould repair service as a number of leading vehicle brands now have fibreglass bumpers and parts. They have a huge range of spares in stock but they can also order spares as needed and in some cases even manufacture spare parts as required. To date they have invested a huge amount of capital in their workshop to ensure that customers receive the best possible attention. All their work is inspected by a number of different experts before its passed on to the customer so you can rest assured that you receive the best service possible. GABS has invested a huge amount of capital in the latest machinery including a brand new ‘dent puller’ for smaller repairs. They also continue to invest a substantial amount of resources in staff training ensuring that their staff is always up to date with the latest technology. GABS currently employs around 30 staff members in the workshop as well as an additional 20 staff in administration and management. GABS are capable of working on small vehicles – including motor bikes, larger high end vehicles like twin cabs and SUVs, right up to larger trucks and busses. GABS can work on petrol, diesel hybrid and fully electric vehicles. For more information on GABS: Visit 31 Airport Road Call: 0242 572887/573372 Email: info@grandauto.co.zw Website: www.grandauto.co.zw 84

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LEADING SUPPLIERS OF RELIABLE, ROBUST AND DURABLE AGRICULTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

ADDRESS :

TEL :

265 SAMORA MACHEL, EASTLEA HARARE, ZIMBABWE

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0788389652, 071740996 +263 8688007351

WEBSITE : www.lovolafrica.com

LOVOL AND SINOTRUK

Open Their New Showroom on Samora Machel Avenue text by Michael Nott | photos by Structure and Design

LOVOL AND SINOTRUK – BOTH MEMBERS OF THE TSAPO GROUP – HAVE OPENED A BRAND NEW SHOWROOM FLOOR ON SAMORA MACHEL AVENUE IN EASTLEA JUST NEXT DOOR TO TENDESEKA OFFICE PARK. LOVOL WAS FORMERLY SITUATED AT 164 MUTARE ROAD AND SINOTRUK WAS AT 118 MUTARE ROAD. ALTHOUGH QUITE CLOSE TO EACH OTHER IT MADE SENSE FOR THE TWO COMPANIES TO RELOCATE TO ONE – CUSTOM DESIGNED – LOCATION. THEY ARE BOTH PART OF THE SAME GROUP AND SOME OF THEIR AREAS OF BUSINESS OVERLAP OR COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER. ISSUE 44

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502 Godwin Road, Willowvale Harare, Zimbabwe (+263) - 772 407 660 (+263) - 71 567 9122

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ovol specialises in the supply of heavy duty equipment and machinery for the construction industry, as well as for the agricultural and mining industries. The company was established in 2018 for the distributorship of LOVOL Construction, LOVOL Agriculture and now LOVOL Mining equipment, all well established and world renowned brands. Lovol focuses on staying relevant and up to date with current technological advances. The Lovol brand has been tried and tested both locally and internationally and proven to be reliable, durable and tough. Lovol not only offers a great range of equipment and machinery they also carry a full range of accredited spares and parts. Lovol has a fully equipped workshop and highly trained technicians for after sales services, repairs and maintenance. They even have mobile workshop units to attend to on-site, field repairs and servicing. In addition they offer full training for drivers or operators of their equipment. Lovol also offers delivery service for their equipment. Lovol supplies machinery such as graders and excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, rollers (ideal for civil construction of roads) and other related equipment. Their agricultural division supplies a wide range of tractors from small, easy to manoeuvre models, to huge powerful tractors for bigger industrial farming projects. They also supply tractor drawn trailers, ploughs and harvesters, combined harvesters, seeders, sprayers and balers. The company is the sole distributor of Lovol products in Zimbabwe.

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The new outdoor showroom incorporates Sinotruk Zimbabwe. Sinotruk is a division of CNHTC – China National Heavy Truck Group Co. Sinotruk supplies a range of heavy duty vehicles including cargo trucks, dump trucks, tractor trucks, tank trucks and semitrailers. Not only do they supply a huge range of vehicles, they also supply an excellent after sales service including parts and spares, mechanical and electrical repairs and even dent and collision repairs. Since their founding the company has won numerous awards in the industry over the last 12 years.

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drive design The site for the showroom, which was an empty piece of land, was cleared by Forit Contracting, a civil and structural engineering company. The open air showroom floor was paved by Restore Properties with pavers from White Stock Enterprises. The layout of the display lot incorporates four open, unpaved areas which have been landscaped by Restore Properties to include a number of trees which will provide some shade and shelter when they’re established. Office accommodation is supplied by three shipping containers – for mining and construction, tractors and farming equipment, and agriculture and construction. The containers have large glass windows and sliding glass and aluminium doors supplied by Glass Tech. The glass has been covered with one way perforated vinyl printed with graphics and supplied by Brandforce, so the staff can see out but customers can’t see in – it provides a little bit of privacy for the office workers and also helps to cut down the direct sun. Container offices can be quite hot but they’ve been fitted with aircon to keep them cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Each container has four desks with furniture and fittings supplied by Bestuhle – office furniture specialists. There’s plenty of parking for customers in front of the offices and loads of space on the forecourt for customers to walk around and check the machinery. The forecourt is separated from the main road by Clearview fencing which provides security but also

allows passing motorists to see the equipment on the showroom floor. Restore Properties installed the fencing and all the walling. It looks especially impressive at night when the machinery is lit by a series of solar lights. Future plans include developing the workshop at the back more fully and possibly including a bonded warehouse for storage. Lovol is also looking

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into an equipment leasing plan and a dealership for Weichai generators – although these are just in the pipeline at the moment. Lovol also has a branch in Bulawayo at 112 Robert Mugabe Road, corner 12th Street. To find out more: Visit: 265 Samora Machel Road, Eastlea, Harare Call: 0717 409 960/970 Email: info@tsapogroup.co.zw or info@lovol.co.zw Website: www.tsapogroup.co.zw or www.lovolafrica.co.zw

LOVOL CONSTRUCTION FL936F FL936H FL942H FL955H-11 FL956H-v FL956H FL956H Tubeless FL958H FL960K FL966H FL976H FL 468-11 FSD812B Roller FSD820B Roller FR220D FR260D FR330D FR350E-2 HD FR370E FR510E FPY719H FPY240H FSL60 FSD6N FSD7N FSD8N FORKLIFT

Lovol Wheel loader Lovol Wheel loader Lovol Wheel loader Lovol Wheel loader Lovol Wheel loader Lovol Wheel loader Lovol Wheel loader Lovol Wheel loader Lovol Wheel loader Lovol Wheel loader Lovol Wheel loader Lovol Wheel loader

Lovol Excavator Lovol Excavator Lovol Excavator Lovol Excavator Lovol Excavator Lovol Excavator Lovol Motor Grader Lovol Motor Grader Lovol Skid Steer Lovol Bulldozer Lovol Bulldozer Lovol Bulldozer 2 DUAL

LOVOL AGRICULTURE TD754 hood Lovol Tractor TD754 cab Lovol Tractor TD1004 Lovol Tractor TB400 Lovol Tractor TE404 Lovol Tractor TD1004 no cab Lovol Tractor TB1104 Lovol Tractor TB1204 Lovol Tractor TB130 Lovol Tractor TB1304-1L Lovol Tractor TB1504-1L Lovol Tractor TE254N Lovol Tractor TE354 Lovol Tractor TB504 Lovol Tractor TB604 Lovol Tractor TB704 Lovol Tractor TD824 Lovol Tractor TD904 hood Lovol Tractor TR220 HOOD Lovol Tractor TD904 cab Lovol Tractor GM 40 COMBINE HARVESTER Combine Harvester TRAILER 3 AXLE MUCR6.0 Mower BKM150 Lawn Mower MRMS175 Silage Cuttler 3ZT-1.5 Cultivator 3ZT-2.5 Cultivator CRD-600 Fertilliser spreader 3S-1.8 Sub Soiler 3S-2.2 Sub Soiler 3S-2.6 Sub Soiler 1WX-600 Hole Digger 1GQN-125 Rotary Tiller

1GQN-150 1BZY-2.0 1BZY-2.5 1BJX-1.5 1BJX-2.0A 1LYQ-420 1LY-425 3QL-2-160 3QL-4-320 7CH-4T 7CH-45TA 3W-700-12 3W-500-12 TZ05D-EVB HW-05P-SJ

Rotary Tiller 18 Disc Harrow 24 Disc Harrow Mounted disc harrow Mounted disc harrow Disc Plough Heavy Duty Disc Plough Ridger Ridger 4 Ton Trailer 5 Ton Trailer Boom Sprayer Boom Sprayer Front Loader Backhoe

SINO TRUCK HOMAN 420HP Tractor Truck HOMAN 380HP Tractor Truck HOMAN 6*4 336HP Tipper Truck SINO Truck 3 tonne SINO Truck 5 tonne SINO Truck 8 tonne SINO Truck 10 tonne homan HOWO A7 Tractor Truck 371 HP HOWO A7 Tractor Truck 420 HP

HOWO TRACTOR 371 HOWO TRACTOR 420 HOWO 4*2 Tipper Truck 266 HP 10M HOWO 6*2 Tipper Truck 336 HP 16.4 CUBIC HOWO 6*4 Tipper Truck 371HP 15 CUBIC HOWO 8*4 Tipper Truck 371 23 CUBIC HOWO A7 6*4 Tipper Truck 371 HP HOWO 4*4 Water Bowser HOWO 4*4 Fuel Tanker 20000 ltr HOWO Fuel Tanker 4*2 10 000ltr HOWO concrete mixer 6 cm HOWO BOX BODY 4*1 10 tonne HOWO MILK TANKER FOOD GRADE HOWO Crane Truck HOWO Refuse Compactor 12 cubic HOWO 4*4 Cargo truck HOWO 6*4 Water Tank 20 m HOWO 4*4 Cabin chassis HOWO 4*4 Tipper truck HOWO Water Bowser HOWO concrete mixer 8 cm Fuel Tank 50 000 Litres HOWO 9.5 cubic tipper HOWO 5 Cubic Tipper HOWO 6 CUBIC Tipper HOWO 20 000 Litre water bowser

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KURIMA MACHINERY & TECHNOLOGY Relocates To Renovated Premises text by Michael Nott photos by Structure and Design

KURIMA MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGY STARTED OUT IN 2018 IN SMALL PREMISES IN MSASA. THEY EXPANDED RAPIDLY AND SOON OUTGREW THE AVAILABLE SPACE SO IN JANUARY OF 2019 THEY RELOCATED TO A NEW WAREHOUSE/OFFICE SPACE IN MELBOURNE ROAD IN SOUTHERTON. THE COMPANY HAS CONTINUED TO EXPAND AND IN APRIL THIS YEAR THEY MOVED AGAIN TO MUCH BIGGER PREMISES IN HOOD ROAD ALSO IN SOUTHERTON. THE PROPERTY WAS FORMERLY THE HEAD OFFICE OF HAMISH CAMERON - VETERINARY SUPPLIES AND STOCK FEEDS. BY CHANCE, IT PROVED TO BE A GOOD FIT AS BOTH COMPANIES ARE INVOLVED IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY AND SOME OF HAMISH CAMERON’S CUSTOMERS QUICKLY BECAME KURIMA’S CUSTOMERS. IT’S ALSO CONVENIENTLY CLOSE TO OTHER AGRICULTURALLY ORIENTATED ESTABLISHMENTS LIKE THE TOBACCO FLOORS AND JOHN DEERE.

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hile Kurima is fairly new in Zimbabwe they draw on years of experience from their sister company Marina Machineries (K) Ltd. which was established in Nairobi, Kenya in 1971. Kurima supplies affordable and reliable machinery and technology aimed at improving the productivity, and ultimately the livelihoods, of small to medium scale farmers. Not only do they supply – or in some cases manufacture – agricultural equipment uniquely suited to our conditions, they also provide a full after sales service of spares and maintenance and they provide training on how to operate and maintain the machinery for the best results. All their products are backed up by warranties and servicing plans.

Most of the equipment is quite rugged and durable and it’s fairly simple for even unskilled people to make minor repairs with basic tools. In the event that more complex repairs are needed Kurima has a team of mobile mechanics who can hop on to their motor bikes and head off to fairly remote rural areas to provide assistance. Kurima’s product range includes a two-wheeled tractor that you can walk behind, or there’s an attachment for a seat too. A variety of implements can be attached to the tractor including a furrow plough, a harvester, a reaper, planters and even a 1.5 tonne trailer. The belts from the tractor can also be used to drive other equipment like maize and groundnut shellers and threshers. They also supply the more conventional four wheel tractors as well as petrol or diesel driven shellers, hammermills suitable for making stock feed, pelletisers, grinding mills and

a peanut butter making machine. In addition they have a range of milking machines and both manual and powered cream separators for the small scale dairy farmer. They also supply some simple irrigation equipment. To see the full range of their products visit: www.kurimamachinery.com.

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industrial profile Before Kurima could set up their showroom and offices in Hood Road, as well as their workshop and warehousing space, they needed to do some fairly extensive renovations. The roof was replaced and skylights and whirlybirds were installed in the workshop. Although the overall footprint of the building remained the same new windows were installed in the office area and the whole place was given a fresh coat of paint inside and out. New branding and signage was installed outside to promote the company’s image.In the office section layers of old carpets were torn out and replaced with tiled floors, partition walls were removed to create a large open plan space and even the rest rooms were refurbished. The new, large office is now light and bright with modern furniture supplied by Maori Furniture from the Mokuba Group. (See S&D issue 40) The warehouse and the workshop are also now light and airy and well set out. There’s an adjacent warehouse on the site, currently used by other companies, but Kurima hopes to expand and incorporate the additional space in the near future as their stock and product range grows. The extra space has allowed Kurima to consolidate stock that was previously stored in other warehouses. They also have space for assembling machinery sourced from Brazil, China, India, Turkey and other suppliers around the world. There’s enough room for their own manufacturing division and for conducting research and development as well as the workshop for after sales servicing and maintenance. There’s even a small empty plot of land behind the warehouses which would be ideal for on-site demos of the equipment.

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Working with the Ministry of Agriculture and international NGO CIMMYT Kurima regularly holds demos and training programmes in rural areas focusing on conservation and climate smart farming methods. They offer a nationwide delivery service in partnership with Swift and their products are available at some farm stores around the country. To find out more about Kurima Machinery and Technology: Visit: 5 Hood Road, Southerton Call: +263 787 907 340 // +263 242 622 085 Email: sales@kurimamachinery.com

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There is nothing like ‘freelance’ estate agent: EACZ

In Zimbabwe, real estate business activities entail the ownership, management and transfer of immovable properties. Estate agents play a central role in this sector by providing property sales, property management and advisory services. Zimbabweans are therefore advised not to fall prey to bogus estate agents or the so-called ‘freelance’ agents who take advantage of unsuspecting members of the public.

Bogus or ‘freelance’ agents normally win the hearts of innocent citizens by advertising on both mainstream and social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp. The Council urges members of the public to check the following: a) Valid Current year Compensation Fund Certificate, every Estate Agency Firm in good standing shall have a current year compensation fund issued by the Estate Agency Council of Zimbabwe.

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This certificate is issued annually in the name of the firm and should show the name of the Principal Registered Estate Agent (PREA). This certificate is expected to be displayed publicly in the firm’s offices, especially the reception area.

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b) Name of Registered Estate Agent running the firm and display of his or her personal certificate of registration. c) Contacting EACZ on +263242746356 or email info@eac.co.zw to verify the registration status of a firm and agent. d) Speed at which transaction is being put together: oftentimes, bogus agents do everything in haste to avoid being traced. They demand urgent cash payments lying that a property is in high demand and also quote bargain prices or rentals. The public should avoid being enticed by bargain prices which clearly are way too low than the expected going prices for properties in particular areas.

They also liaise with Conveyancers attending to the transfer of the property and assisting them to expedite title registration process. Importantly, all practising estate agents and agencies must be registered with the Estate Agents Council of Zimbabwe (EACZ), which is a regulatory body formed in the 1970s through the Estate Agents Act [27:17]. MANDATE OF EACZ

e) Physical Address of Agent: Bona fide estate agents operate from known and identifiable offices as opposed to bogus players who cannot be traced anywhere. f) They normally charge enticingly low commissions.

The Council registers Estate Agents and also regulate the practise of Estate Agency in Zimbabwe. It also provides for the operation of the Estate Agents Compensation Fund.

ROLE OF ESTATE AGENTS Bona fide estate agents advise prospective purchasers on the suitability of the property for their needs, its general conditions and whether there are any restrictions on the use of the property. They also facilitate negotiation for the transaction, taking into consideration the interests of all parties concerned, completing the Offer to Purchase process, making sure that the documentation is legally valid and reflects the requirements and intentions of all the parties concerned.

EACZ also provides a framework for managing trust funds held by estate agents on behalf of other persons, over and above providing for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. The Council is available to members of the public to assist with information on the standing of any agency and also to provide a list of all registered agents. Follow us on Twitter: @EacZim or Facebook: Estate Agents Council of Zimbabwe.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT ZIMBABWE (PMZ) Now a fully ACCREDITED PMI Authorised Training Partner (ATP)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEWS FROM ZIMBABWE By Peter Banda

The Project Management fraternity in Zimbabwe is on cloud 19, after the world’s largest Association of Project Managers, the Project Management Institute (PMI) announced the news of finally accrediting Zimbabwe’s largest Association of Project Managers Project Management Zimbabwe (PMZ) as an Authorised Training Partner as from 1 October 2021. PMI Authorized Training Partners (ATPs) are organizations that have been approved to offer Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam prep for the exam, Disciplined Agile® training and Courses that offer PDUs to maintain your PMI certification. With over 4000 members, PMZ has been in existence since October 2009 and the recent PMI-ATP comes in coincidentally as an ideal 12th year corporate establishment anniversary gift. According to PMI, Authorized Training Partners are positioned to help members to find high quality training with PMI accredited training providers. Training with an Authorized Partner will ensure that members are trained by an organization that can be trusted. ATPs demonstrate alignment with PMI, the world’s largest project management membership association.

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ATP Instructors have current learning methods imparted by PMI and PMI continuously enhances their skills. ATP Courses such as PMP, CAPM and Disciplined Agile are current and aligned to the latest PMI Global Standards. There is continuous quality improvement processes and procedures demonstrated throughout ATP organizations world wide. Training with an Authorized Training Partner is the only way for members to ensure they are learning with PMIdeveloped exam prep material and learning from a PMI-vetted instructor. ‘Given this new globally recognised accreditation with PMI that we have earned, we are now shifting our strategic focus to accelerated training while we off-load a large chunk of membership activities to the local PMI Zimbabwe Chapter’, said PMZ Board Member PMP Pfungwa Mlambo commenting about the new accreditation. PMZ has been known as a centre for project management excellence for the last over 10 years in Zimbabwe delivering various levels of project management

training for local membership from elementary courses to advanced certifications, we are very excited to join the world wide club of over 800 PMI ATPs and we promise our stakeholders to hit the ground running with high level PMP and Disciplined Agile project management training’, said Mr Mlambo (extreme right) proudly displaying in the picture the new PMZ PMI-ATP badge # 5389.

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