24 Hour Medical Centre in Kadoma

24 Hour Medical Centre - The First Of Its Kind In

Kadoma text by Farai Chaka photos by Structure & Design A number of developments have been springing up in Kadoma and the surrounding areas largely due to the lucrative mining activities occurring there. Investors can see profits if they are offering any type of essential amenities in this fast-developing city as long as they offer exceptional services. Tapping into this market, realising the importance of proper healthcare facilities in a big city, is the Murenga family who have recently opened a 24-hour medical centre, aptly named Kadoma Medical Centre. The facility is the first of its kind in the whole of Kadoma.

Located in a residential suburb Kadoma Medical Centre is just a stone throw from Kadoma General Hospital and the CBD. There are a total of 25 employees at the medical centre including the matron, the estate manager, nurses, the receptionist and the chef, all of whom have the welfare of the patients at heart.

The property was leased to the Murenga family on a rent to buy agreement part of which prohibited the would-be owners from radically altering the structure resulting in some aspects of the property being left as they were.

There are two resident doctors at the Kadoma Medical Centre but it is open to other doctors who can use their facilities. Doctors come from as far as Sanyati, Chegutu, Alabama, Chakari and other surrounding areas.

The renovations were overseen by Mr. Jacob Nzvede from start to finish. Work on the project started in April 2021 and lasted till June. An architect was consulted on the best way to adapt the building to a medical centre without changing much of the existing structure a tall order as the property was a residential house and not initially designed as a health facility. Mr. Nzvede says that if it were not for the strict Covid-19 regulations being enforced at that time, the renovations would have been completed sooner. Most of the building materials had to be transported from Harare to Kadoma further delaying progress.

After the renovations they had to wait for another couple of months for the delivery of specialist equipment like incubators, X-ray machines, suction machines, ventilators, intensive care systems, drug fridges and more, which had been ordered from South Africa, Germany, China and England. It then took them an additional month to secure a license to practise as a medical centre.

The exterior is painted a dark grey except for the window sills, waiting area pillars and the gutters which are all white. The corrugated iron roof is one of the features on the property that the owners did not want altered.

As you enter through the gate, a concrete walkway leads you to the waiting area. Small solar lights have been installed on both sides of the pathway which help illuminate the path after dark. Solar powered lights have been installed all around the premises which light up the place at night. The waiting area is welcoming and spacious and can comfortably seat up to 18 people. There’s parking for ambulances and the doctors’ vehicles next to the emergency room.

57 Mashonganyika Avenue Kadoma +263 719 730 280

• CONSULTATIONS •ADMINISTRATION •EMERGENCY SERVICES •MINOR PROCEDURES •MATERNITY •CONTRACEPTION

+263 719 730 281 Info@kadomamedicalcentre.co.zw

The consultation room is on the left side of the reception. Walls were painted green to inspire calmness and serenity for the doctor and the patients too. The consultation room has a brand-new X-ray machine, an examination bed, a drop-in basin and other necessary furniture.

From the consultation room a passage runs through the centre of the building with rooms/wards leading off it. There are 6 wards at the medical centre; the pre and post-natal ward, the female ward, the labour ward, the male ward, the pediatric ward and the treatment ward. The layout is almost the same in each ward with three electrically adjustable beds, blue cabinets, eating trays and privacy curtains to provide patients with the needed privacy during interactions with healthcare staff and during family visits. Visiting is from 14:00 hours to 15:00. Each of the wards has separate ablution facilities for patients except for the pediatric ward as the children use the main bathroom. A new bathroom and toilet was also built for the female ward.

The treatment ward for critically ill patients has an examination bed, DDA dangerous drugs cupboard, oxygen tanks, and everything that should be at the doctor’s disposal when treating patients in a life-threatening state.

There is also a fair sized kitchen which is accessed from the back of the building. The doctor’s consultation room and the kitchen used to be one big room with was then divided into two separate spaces. A professional chef prepares meals for the patients. Luckily, the supermarkets are close by making it easy to source healthy food for the inpatients. There are plans to have a resident food and nutrition expert who will first assess the health and nutritional needs of a patients and come up with a plan to meet those needs.

Another feature found at the back of the main building is the medical waste incinerator which was one of the most challenging structures to realise. Also at the back is a structure which used to be a cottage and is currently being renovated to house a pharmacy in the near future. The long term plan is to create a one stop source for all medical services.

The two prolific boreholes ensure there are no water problems at the medical centre. A solar geyser was installed to provide hot water for the bathrooms and the kitchen. A generator is on standby for times when there are faults or load shedding.

Although it is a private facility their prices are reasonable and the service is excellent. It is a secure facility which is under CCTV surveillance 24 hours. The facility is a welcome development for the people of Kadoma and surrounding areas who now have been afforded a wider range of medical facilities to choose from.

Kadoma Medical Centre is at No.57 Mashonganyika Avenue.

Safeguard

introduces high quality turnstiles for easy access control

LEADING SECURITY COMPANY SAFEGUARD HAS INTRODUCED TO THE MARKET A HIGH-QUALITY ACCESS CONTROL TURNSTILE THAT CAN BE OPERATED ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE PASSING THROUGH AN ENTRY POINT.

The Turnstile, is ideal for use at stadium or showground entry points, mines, industrial premises and anywhere where the entry of large volumes of people needs to be controlled and admittance limited to one person at a time. The turnstile can be linked to a computer-based access control or time and attendance system. It can be operated either by an attendant or by persons themselves who are authorised to enter by means of a tag, card or biometric device.

If linked to a time and attendance system or payroll system, the time of entry or exit is recorded. The control panel is suitable for battery back-up. There is a mechanical key override for both directions.

“Three, four or five arm options are available. They can be single or double. The turnstiles work under any conditions. They can be used inside or outside a building.

“Their mechanism is virtually maintenance free. The moving parts only need to be cleaned and greased every six to 12 months. The rotor runs in a sealed ball bearing in the base of the rotor tube. It does not require any attention,” Safeguard Engineering manager Tinarwo Chiremba said.

“There is a seven-year mechanical and one-year electrical manufacturer’s guarantee. All mechanical components are machined and laser cut to the highest precision and quality,” he added.

Issued on behalf of the Safeguard Security by MHPR Public Relations Consultants, 59 Van Praagh Avenue, Milton Park, Harare. Tel. 2251538 40, E-mail: mhamilton@mhpr.co.zw Contact person: Mike Hamilton (Mobile: 0772-469 801)

Fair Haven Incorporated –Trusted Suppliers of Quality Steel Products

text by Farai Chaka

FAIR HAVEN INCORPORATED HAS BEEN AROUND FOR YEARS OFFERING HIGH GRADE STEEL PRODUCTS FOR RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. WITH A TEAM OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING IN THE STEEL AND METAL INDUSTRY, THEY KNOW EXACTLY THE QUALITY OF STEEL PRODUCTS THAT MOST CLIENTS SEEK AND ARE DETERMINED TO OFFER JUST THAT. THE STEEL PRODUCTS RANGE IS BROAD AND WILL NOT FAIL TO MEET THE CUSTOMER’S SPECIFICATIONS.

The company was formed in the United Kingdom around 2018 before establishing themselves in Zimbabwe last year. They are primarily targeting individuals living and working in the UK who would want the best steel products for their construction projects back home in Zimbabwe which is why they felt it necessary and reasonable to simply establish an office in Zimbabwe. The process of placing orders is relatively quick, straightforward and transparent with the friendly and knowledgeable Fair Haven team assisting all the way until the products is delivered on site or whatever the destination.

Their delivery service is the most efficient you can get as the personnel at the Eastlea office gets to work as soon as they receive confirmation of purchase from the UK team. Orders are placed in UK and in no time the products who have been delivered at the given Zimbabwe address. They have the facilities to make deliveries throughout the country.

Steel quality is determined by its strength, ductility, toughness, weldability and durability. Apart from the physical properties, other factors which affects how steel is graded are chemical composition and how the steel has been manufactured. Fair Haven then makes it a priority to stock only the best grade of steel which can be used in any kind of project no matter the scale.

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5 Wembley, Cresent Eastlea, Harare, Zimbabwe Call: +263 777195569 / 777195575 Email:info@fairhaveninc.co.zw

Product catalogue includes TMT reinforcement steel, deformed bars, round bars, perforated sheets, mesh sheets, H-columns, tread plates, angle bars, beams, rails and pipes. These are imported in bulk to ensure their availability all the time which is what makes Fair Haven the ultimate go-to supplier for steel.

Apart from the steel products, Fair Haven also have a division which supplies timber products of all kinds from trusses, beams, planks, boards and more. This means that you can now get your timber and steel from one source which is quite convenient for customers.

Locally, they have been supplying steel products for various a number of organisations that speak highly of the quality of steel Fair Haven has supplied for them on their respective projects for example Christ Ministries, Dorowa Mine, Panvert Investments, Honstech Designs, Jestbard Investments and Prosite Media Solutions.

Fair Haven is working tirelessly to become the foremost steel distributor of choice for local and international customers. Get in touch with them for quality and affordable steel products.

What are the duties of the Estate Agency Council of Zimbabwe (EACZ)?

THE ESTATE AGENTS COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE (EACZ/COUNCIL) WAS ESTABLISHED AS A LEGISLATIVE ORGANISATION IN THE 1970S IN TERMS OF THE ESTATE AGENTS ACT [27:17] TO REGISTER ESTATE AGENTS AND CONTROL THE PRACTICE OF ESTATE AGENCY IN ZIMBABWE. THE COUNCIL’S DUTIES ARE OUTLINED IN SECTION 4 OF THE ACT. THESE DUTIES INCLUDE (I) REGISTERING PERSONS PRACTISING AS ESTATE AGENTS IN ZIMBABWE; (II) EXERCISING DISCIPLINARY POWERS OVER ESTATE AGENTS AND AGENCIES; (III) MANAGING THE COMPENSATION FUND, AND IV) ENSURING THAT THE STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE AND CONDUCT OF THOSE WORKING AS ESTATE AGENTS IN ZIMBABWE ARE HIGH ENOUGH TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC.

Certificate provided by the EACZ. This

Certificate is issued yearly under the company’s name, and it should include the Principal Registered Estate Agent’s (PREA’s) name. The Certificate should be displayed at the reception area of every company. • Principal Registered Estate Agent’s

Certificate of Registration. • The firm’s physical address. • The firms’ registration status. Citizens can verify the registration status of a firm and agent with EACZ on +263242746356 or email info@eac.co.zw. • NB: there is no such thing as a freelance

Estate Agent

What requirements are needed to practice an estate agency?

The following conditions must be met before operating an estate agency:

• Must have a principal registered estate agent in charge of the trust account. • Open a trust account with a commercial bank into which all moneys must be deposited. • Letter from bank confirming opening of trust account with initial bank deposit. • Letter from Chartered Accountants stating that the agent has been explained the system of bookkeeping in connection with trust accounts. • Complete EAC3 and annual return forms (available at the Council). • Certificate of Incorporation or

Partnership agreement. • CR6 indicating the Principal Registered

Estate Agent as one of the Directors. • Tax Clearance Certificate. • If the principal agent has been working for another firm then a closing audit is required. • The Principal Registered Estate Agent must be an executive director and main signatory to the trust account. A letter to this effect from the bank is thus required. • Police clearance for the directors.

How can Zimbabweans recognise a registered estate agency?

Citizens can check the following to identify a registered agency:

• Current-year Compensation Fund

What does a Compensation Fund serve?

The Compensation Fund is managed by the Council and provided for in terms of Sections 37-50 of the Estate Agents Act [27:17]. The Fund acts as insurance where members of the public are compensated in the event that they have suffered a loss as a result of doing business with a registered estate agency. The compensation, therefore, acts as a confidence booster in the sense that the public interest is being protected as they will not suffer a total loss.

How does a registered agent get blacklisted and how does a blacklisted agent reverse the process?

In accordance with the provisions of the Estate Agents Act [Chapter 27:17] and related statutory instruments, a registered agent is blacklisted if he/she has been found guilty of an offence that justifies blacklisting or suspension.

The Agent/Agency has two options for reversing the process: (i) applying for reregistration with the Council once the suspension expires or (ii) appealing to a higher court, which may reserve the judgment.

What is a bogus agent?

Bogus agents are those unregistered and/or unregulated persons or firms masquerading as bona fide estate agents. These operate illegally without meeting registration requirements and also do not have Compensation Fund Certificates. In most cases, unsuspecting members of the public lose their funds to bogus estate agents.

The Council advises the public to avoid working with unregistered estate agents, no matter how appealing the deal might seem, and instead choose to work with registered estate agents where there is remedy in the event that a loss is experienced.

When one encounters a bogus agent, what should one do?

When one encounters a bogus agent, he or she should report to the nearest Police Station or alert the Council via email:

info@eac.co.zw, or registrar@eac.co.zw; telephone: +263242746356/400 or social media platforms: Facebook: Estate Agents Council of Zimbabwe and Twitter: @EacZim.