PUBLISHER’S MEMO

Protecting Property Owners:

We are excited to present our brand-new issue for you to enjoy – full of informative and interesting articles to keep you updated on the latest projects and the main players in the construction and real estate businesses. Our cover story this issue focuses on the new Thuli Petroleum outlet in Willowvale – their ninth branch in Harare. It’s a state-of-the-art facility that offers great convenience for customers and it’s also pleasing to the eye with Thuli’s signature green lawns and manicured garden. And it’s not just a service station – there are other facilities incorporated in the complex such as Chicken Inn, Pizza Inn, Bakers Inn, and Creamy Inn.

Bellevue Butchery, AM Bus and Truck Accessories Pvt Ltd, The Bus and Truck Centre, Medikit Pharmacy, General Hardware, Paytok Enterprises and My Part Tyre and Suspension Fitment Centre will be opening soon. We’ve also taken a look at the new Madokero Mall which was opened by President Mnangagwa in December last year. It’s the latest development by Terrace Africa who recently opened the Highland Park Mall and Chinamano Corner as well as a new shopping complex in Marondera. The Mall is being constructed in several phases and is part of a master plan being driven through Platinum Investment Managers to upgrade the area.

Steelmate Investments has just opened their new outlet at 706 Gleneagles Road in Willowvale near the junction with High Glen Road. The main building houses the reception, sales, management and administration offices impressive selection of stock. Also in the Madokero/Westgate area we’ve covered the new Northwest High School. The school was built by a group of private investors including Minerva Risk Advisors, Freda Rebecca Gold Mine Pension Fund and Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS). It’s an ongoing project with more classrooms, hostels and facilities to be added in future phases. The school was designed by Architect Brighton Madondo from the local firm Studio 5 Architects and built by Quote Construction.

Another exciting new school is the multi awardwinning Rising Star Primary School in Hopley. The school was designed by Kristina Egbers from studio*k based in Germany and developed in conjunction with Engineers Without Borders Germany and the Vision and Hope Foundation. After 7 years of development it was officially opened in March to the delight of the children and the local community.

The Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) which, jointly with the European Union’s Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable Economies) programme, recently held a workshop in Harare. The workshop focused on finding the best strategies to drive the country towards a circular economy.

We have an interview with the Estate Agents Council to register and regulate Estate Agents in order to safeguard public interest. EACZ plays an important role in property management and sales and liaises with buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants.

Following on we have an article on Oasis Realty – a leading and highly respected Estate Agent that takes pride in their professionalism, market knowledge and resourcefulness. They offer excellent services and advice for prospective buyers and sellers as well as valuations and consultancy services.

Finally, we report back on the Institute of Architects of Zimbabwe annual conference held on 31st March at Manna Resorts. It was well attended with a number of interesting panellists providing insightful information on the theme ‘Urban Composition and Place Making –Lessons for the New City”. Enjoy!