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CONTENT SPACE OF THE MONTH 12 | Cafe Nush @ Village Walk

MAIN FEATURE 22 | The New Eastgate PUBLISHER

PROPERTY GUIDE 33 | Pam Golding Properties

HOME IMPROVEMENT 40 | When To Renovate

MATERIAL FOCUS 47 | Anyway Solutions

Structure And Design Media DESIGN & LAYOUT Tami Zizhou PHOTOGRAPHY Michele Fortmann CONTRIBUTORS

PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE 54 | Bulawayo Eye Clinic

DESIGN EVENTS 70 | PPC SA Imaginarium 2017

ZIM CONSTRUCTION COUNCILS 72 | CZI Impressions

DRIVE DESIGN 76 | Scania Tipper and Longhaul Series

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE 79 | Tino Nyandoro

CONSTRUCTION NEWS 83 | Largest Floating Solar Farm

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PUBLISHER’S MEMO Village Walk is undoubtably the most modern and upmarket shopping mall around and Cafe Nush is conveniently located right at the entrance. The space was created with a stylish, ultra-modern appearance that successfully combines a number of different materials and textures into a coherent, welcoming, trendy look. Cafe Nush is not only geared towards tantalising taste buds but aims to engage all senses with its sleek stylish decor.

Indulge -page 12.

Old mutual and renowned local architect Mick Pearce are pioneering the way our capital CBD works. The Central Business District is undergoing some radical adjustments in line with the changing economy. Informal Small to Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) are currently beginning to dominate the CBD and until now there has been little development to accommodate them or to formalise their operations. The market is set to open in March 2018 and it is a welcome move that effectively embraces many personal original concepts of marketing that adopt personal branding, an attribute large organisations cannot replicate. It compliments personal perseverance and enables positive futures.

Old Mutual really does great things. -page 22.

Imagine if Zimbabwe’s aging and decrepit road network could be repaired more quickly and cheaply using a different engineering

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approach as a solution, one that also employs new technologies that are also environmentally friendly. Imagine that when the roads are repaired they stay in tip top condition for many years, reducing the cost of constant re-surfacing and patching.

AnyWay Solid Environmental Solutions can make this seemingly impossible dream come true. Imagine-page 46.

There is a notable exceptional Paediatric Ophthalmic Eye Unit at the Richard Morris Hospital (part of the United Bulawayo Hospitals or UBH). It’s a child friendly, welcoming place designed with bright cheerful colours and an interior courtyard filled with sunshine and toys. It is a cheerful orange, green and yellow palette. The playful use of colour brightens both interior and exterior spaces and provides a creative interpretation of a traditionally austere setting of excitement and fun. The design is uncluttered, simple and modern. -page 54.

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Café Nush at Village Walk Borrowdale text: Michael Nott photography: Michele Fortmann

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illage Walk in Borrowdale is the newest, hippest shopping mall in Harare. Designed by South African-based, international architectural firm Boogertman and Partners, and developed

by Terrace Africa and Mopani Properties, in conjunction with local retail giant TM Pick n Pay, it introduces a new concept in shopping for Zimbabweans – the strip mall.

Anchored by Pick n Pay supermarket, shoppers can also enjoy a host of other great stores and services. There’s the drive-through Chicken Inn take away, and there are banks, an electronic specialist Solution Centre, interior décor and design shops like Linden Hope and TV Sales and Homes, The Outdoor Shop, print specialists PrintWorks, Art Attack for art supplies, sports shops Adidas and Mark Manolios, a pharmacy, a medical centre and an optician. To pamper yourself there’s Matsimela Home Spa, Veldemeers delicious chocolates and pastries and Gelato Crema for Italian ice cream and coffee.

But the star of the show is undoubtedly the fabulous new Café Nush situated just below the North tower. It’s the sister cafe of the iconic Cafe Nush in Avondale – the trendiest place for people watching and to see and be seen. Like the Avondale Nush the new Village Walk branch is perfect for socialising and enjoying great food in a cool, relaxed atmosphere. It’s the ideal place to meet up with friends for a coffee and a decadent slice of cake – or a fresh juice for the more health conscious. There’s a range of pizzas and light meals, as well as a more substantial menu for supper, and its family friendly too with a selection for kids. The kitchen and the pizza oven are visible from the restaurant so you can watch your food being expertly prepared.

It’s the brain child of the very talented Abed Khalatbari who has extensive experience in the restaurant and hospitality industries.

Abed has designed a number of residential projects in Cape Town, before designing Cafe Nush Avondale and later expanding its pizzeria, Sandalwood Lodge (especially the interiors) hand to hand with local designer Celso Ribeiro and Cafe Nush at the Village Walk. Mirko Tucakov is a locally based >

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architect, trained in Venice, who helped Khalatbari to make his design ideas take on a concrete form. Tucakov says, “The collaboration between us was a fun and exciting one. His confident belief in the vision of the new branch helped me model his ideas into a reality.”

Some ideas were carried over from the Avondale branch and further developed and adapted for the Village Walk cafe. There’s a kind of edgy, urban, industrial chic look that is common to both cafes, using straight forward materials like steel and wood and keeping fussy design details to a minimum. At Village Walk structural steel columns, which are an integral part of the way the mall itself is built, help to define the facade. In the interior of the cafe the steel beams have been clad in ebonised timber which makes the rough steel feel a bit warmer, though still strong.

The rest of the exterior look is made up of glass set in black aluminium frames which form windows or stacking folding doors, as well as a series of blinds – clear plastic on the two sides facing onto the pavement with additional sun blinds on the west side. These almost transparent exterior walls give diners a sense of being connected to the outside while still being contained within a small piazza or square. It’s a very European look reminiscent of street cafes across the Continent which often extend out to the pavement. The abundance of natural light also helps to keep the interior feeling less formal, unlike older, more traditional restaurants which tend to be rather gloomy and stuffy.

The interior is mostly open plan but subtly divided into four distinct areas each with a different ambiance. There’s the forecourt, the raised deck, the raised balcony, and the verandah area on the west side.

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ENTERANCE The forecourt is on the same level as the outside walkway and although it’s quite busy with the staff moving around the seating tends to feel more intimate than the other areas. The forecourt has glass fronted display cabinets full of mouth-watering cakes and delicacies, and it’s also the closest to the pizza oven, the coffee corner and the open kitchen visible beyond. The counter between the forecourt and the kitchen is clad in vertical pale wood strips which add a touch of warmth and softness. There’s a small bar counter with simple steel and wood stools on the west side which separates the forecourt from the pavement or verandah area.

The floor is made up of pale terracotta-coloured ceramic tiles and industrial light fittings hang overhead. Above the counter big black metal half spheres form the lampshades and small unobtrusive spot lights illuminate the menu boards, while above the seating area hangs an industrial looking fitting with exposed cables and uncovered Edison type bulbs.

The floor of the verandah section is an extension of the pavements in the mall complex and simple small downlighters are set into the concrete slab ceiling. This section has the most informal furniture with small tables and polypropylene italian outdoor furniture. The raised balcony floor of composite wooden decking and the clear plastic blinds make this section feel the most closely connected to the outside. A sturdy brushed steel banister separates the interior from the exterior making the balcony feel more secure, while still relating to the contemporary design of the complex.

The heart of the cafe is the raised central deck which is perfect for people watching. Wooden laminate strip floors and wooden furniture in a simple Danish style make this the section with the warmest, softest look. Simple banisters of teak uprights with steel cables between them define this area and give an almost nautical impression.

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To get every detail just right developing the design took almost as long as the construction process. The result is a stylish, ultra-modern appearance that successfully combines a number of different materials and textures into a coherent, welcoming, trendy look.

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RE-IMAGINING THE WAY HARARE WORKS Text: Michael Nott Graphics: Pearce, McComish, Tarabuku Architects

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NQUESTIONABLY, the way the Central Business District (CBD) of Harare functions is undergoing some radical adjustments in line with the changing economy. Many established companies and retailers have relocated to suburban shopping complexes or taken over what were formally residential properties. Informal Small to Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) are currently beginning to dominate the CBD and until now there has been little development to accommodate them or to formalise their operations.

There are an estimated 2,000 vendors spread across the city, mostly trading in the open on the pavements, roads or in informal markets. Often the conditions for the vendors are extremely difficult. They face constant harassment from the authorities who are struggling to maintain some semblance of order within the city, and there are inadequate services available, like ablution blocks, fresh, clean water, or security for

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their goods overnight. Many have little or no shelter from the weather and endure blazing sun, wind and dust, or heavy rain. In addition, some shop owners feel that their businesses are threatened by the informal traders who block the pavements or sell cheaper goods on the streets. Many shoppers too now prefer to do their business in the suburban shopping complexes.

All this is about to change. Old Mutual have released around $22 million to construct a new, revolutionary market complex catering specifically for SMEs and purposely designed to suit their needs. The market will be located along Robert Mugabe Road between Fourth Street and Wynne Street diagonally opposite the existing Eastgate Shopping Mall. The market is the brain-child of award winning local architect Mick Pearce who also designed the Eastgate Mall.

The Eastgate Mall has been highly praised

internationally for embracing ‘greener’ design and construction ideas and was a radical re-assessment of the way buildings in modern African cities could function.

Many of the concepts used in the existing Eastgate Mall have been carried over to the new market – abundant natural light, natural ventilation and the extensive use of solar power for lighting and heating. Old Mutual is the leading (and perhaps the only) large scale property developer in the country to embrace ‘green’ building ideas, following a worldwide trend to more environmentally friendly construction.

The existing Eastgate Shopping Mall will be linked to the new SME market by a raised, suspended walkway crossing Robert Mugabe Road. Together with the Eastgate Shopping Mall, the Ster Kinekor complex, and the SME market, the project will create a new commercial and retail hub in the city centre.

It’s a tribute to Old Mutual responsiveness to our changing economic conditions to have the confidence and the vision to embrace new and better designs for the City.

The market will be the first of its kind in sub Saharan Africa and this unique and exciting concept could be taken up by other major cities in the region. There has already been some interest shown in the market by other cities in Zimbabwe which will perhaps see of this kind of market being built.

Looking south across R. Mugabe RD where a bridge will be going across.

View of the market as approved by Town Planning showing its connection to the food court level of EASTGATE

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Several old, rundown, and financially unviable buildings were demolished to make way for the new market, but thankfully the historic Metro Peech building will remain and will be repurposed, helping to preserve a part of the City’s heritage. Work on the project began towards the end of 2016 and is expected to be finished by April 2018.

When completed the market will provide

just less than 12,000 square meters of retail space, with around 500 small bays or shops for vendors, as well as 2,000 square metres of cold rooms and refrigeration facilities for fresh produce.

Many small scale farmers and vendors of fresh produce experience substantial losses due to the lack of adequate refrigeration amenities so this will be

a major boost for them. The centre will include loading bays for produce delivered to the market, as well as adequate, secure parking space for shoppers, and it is envisioned that there will be a supermarket and restaurants and cafes. In a fairly radical new way of thinking about markets there will also be 24 bedsit apartments available for traders coming from outside of town.

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Vendors cubical to be arranged on either side of streets which lead to other streets.

Each cubical to be numbered and tenanted separately or in groups.

Perspective view of three typical bays to north facade.

Concrete canter levered balconies over the pavement

Typical elevation of bay facade north side showing faรงade Brickwork to be fairfaced with recessed joints based on 87.5mm coursing.

239 mm steps at each third bay.

Beams, balcony and windows step down but the roof remains level

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Arrangement of beams and columns under stairs and ramp

Entering the market from the bridge from Eastgate.

Looking north from mezzanine down onto the main mall trading areas.

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Looking south west in the main mall.

Old Mutual together propose to create this huge space for Small to Medium Enterprises great opportunities for women.

These stalls will soon be full of vendors wares for families to enjoy.

The design includes shop windows facing onto Robert Mugabe Road and it will have a porous facade with multiple entrances to the central market space. The interior space will be double height with a mezzanine level running around it. The roof will have translucent panels to allow for natural light during the day, as well as solar panels to provide artificial light for night time shopping. Stalls in the centre will provide the colour and vibrancy associated with traditional African markets. Trees will offer an indoor/outdoor relaxed street market atmosphere and help to soften and ‘humanise’ the vast structure.

developers to consider similar inner city rejuvenation programmes.

These types of projects however require a new way of thinking about a more sustainable approach to living in the city. Mick Pearce describes himself as being fascinated by the sociology of architecture – how buildings impact on our lifestyles – as well as the ‘architecture of movement’ – how people travel to and from work or to do their shopping or other business. Pearce has already hinted at other development projects, working together with Old Mutual, which will revitalize the ever-changing City of Harare.

The market promises to restore some order to the stretch of Robert Mugabe Road, from Second Street to Fourth Street, which is currently quite chaotic. Traffic flow at the moment is congested and restricted by the street vendors so the market will help to alleviate this problem. In addition property values in the area will rise.

Some of the older shops were becoming difficult to rent and property developers and landlords alike were aware that the area was deteriorating alarmingly.

Old Mutual and Mick Pearce are leading the way to a better, brighter more sustainable future for Harare and Zimbabwe.

The market will help to embrace the informal sector and incorporate SMEs into the mainstream economy. Traders will have easier access to markets and financing, and will no longer be at the mercy of space barons. The vendors will have access to toilets and washing amenities and it will be easier for council to collect waste and keep the trading premises clean and hygienic. It will also ease the collection of taxes and rents boosting council’s coffers.

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Location, location, location

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am Golding Properties are pleased to have the sole mandate for this month’s spectacular featured home situated at one of the best locations in the whole of Harare. And remember the old estate agent’s mantra – “What are the three most important factors to consider when buying a home? Location, location, location.” The home is situated along Addington Lane in Ballantyne Park – one of the most sought after and prestigious addresses in town!

text: Michael Nott photography: Michele Fortmann

rather grand entrance. The tarred entry lane leads up to the front door with a circular driveway and ample parking space.

There’s a large pool in a private enclosed area with lush tropical planting and ample elegant undercover entertainment areas

It’s within easy walking distance of the Ballantyne Park Shopping Centre, which has a supermarket, an excellent restaurant, a pharmacy, a service station and a host of other interesting upmarket shops. The adjoining Ballantyne Park Conservancy has recently undergone a major facelift, making it the ideal venue for a weekend picnic, or an evening stroll with the kids and the family dogs. Both Borrowdale shops and the Central Business District are easily accessible and there are a number of financial and business complexes close by. Its a few minutes from the new medical centre on Kingsmead Lane and there are several very good schools nearby.

Everything you need is in the neighbourhood and yet the home has a quiet and relaxed, almost country-living ambiance. The home is situated in a large landscaped garden of just over two and a half acres with two boreholes and several beautiful mature trees. A high wall separates the garden from the roadside so it’s quiet, secure and peaceful. Access to the property is through an impressive pair of tall, solid, wooden electric gates which create an imposing and

suitable for either large groups or for family fun. There’s a herb garden conveniently situated near the kitchen door as well as a large established vegetable garden. There’s good accommodation for three live-in domestic staff, a laundry room and other outbuildings. It’s like a small country estate but with easy access to the best that city living has to offer.

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The front entrance is through double hardwood doors leading into an ample, double volume entrance hall with beautiful teak parquet floors, which continue through most of the home.

From the entrance hall a staircase with dark wood balustrades leads up to the second floor bedrooms. There’s a guest bathroom off the foyer and a short passage leads to the master suite. The main bedroom is generously proportioned and has a large en suite bathroom decorated in a classic black and white design, a dressing room and an adjoining private study or home office. The study is sunken down a short flight of steps and has its own private entrance. Although currently a study it could be repurposed as a private ‘slipper lounge’ making the master suite entirely self contained.

Also on the ground floor are the spacious formal lounge and the large dining room, both of which have elegant working fireplaces.

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Between the lounge and the dining room is a reading room or study which functions well as a second home office. This room has double wood and glass doors either side and it has doors out to the garden. The dining room leads out to a generous enclosed verandah area with terracotta floor tiles and drop down canvas blinds with clear plastic ‘windows’.

Its currently decorated as an indoor/outdoor lounge and dining area with views over the garden. It’s perfect for informal al fresco dining and entertaining or just relaxing with a good book or an evening sundowner.

Also on the ground floor is a large well equipped kitchen with black granite counters and modern, updated, built in appliances.

There’s a centre island with seating, perfect for a family breakfast or informal meals.

And there’s a walk in pantry with plenty of convenient storage space to help keep all the usual kitchen clutter out of sight.

Outside the master suite a second staircase leads up to another suite comprising a bedroom with a study space, an en suite bathroom and a small private lounge area. There are two additional bedrooms upstairs, both with their en suite bathrooms and a small private lounge area in between.

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This is a gracious and mature home, solidly built, with a steeply pitched tiled roof which accommodates the upstairs bedrooms. Lead paned windows, the two sweeping staircases and the generously proportioned rooms make this an ideal family home with elegant style and old world charm.

This unique family home is priced at $700,000.

Contact: KAREN HENDERSON PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES / Zimbabwe 9 Hurworth Road, Highlands / Harare /Zimbabwe Office: +263 (4) 443254 - 6 Mobile: +262 712 407 184

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PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES ZIMBABWE scooped four Awards at the Pam Golding Gold Club Awards held in Johannesburg, on the 5th of April 2017, for the period 1st March 2016 to 28th February 2017: 1 2 3 4

Most Improved Office in Africa, after its turnover increased by 311% the previous year; Highest Units sold in Africa; Rookie Agent of the Year awarded to Lyn Robinson for the highest commission earned by a New Agent in the whole of Africa; and Gold Club award to Tom Spicer, for combined sales worth in excess of R30 million in the past year.

RENTALS: HELENSVALE -$5000 per month.

Recently built large double story home with tasteful furnishings. This building is still work in progress. There are 7 large bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The kitchen is modern and includes electric stove, gas range stove/oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave and TV. Separate laundry with a washing machine. Breakfast room, and dining room. Three lounges, library/office.

Master bedroom has his and hers walk in closets, large bathroom with stand alone tub and jacuzzi bath and large shower with separate toilet. Main bedroom has a private TV lounge with balcony over looking garden and waterfall. The house has many storage rooms and has Hard-wood floors throughout. The property has a prolific borehole, along with a swimming pool, three water features, and double carports.

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WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO IDENTIFY YOUR REASONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PROPERTY.

BORROWDALE - $2800 per month.

Spacious 4 bedroomed double story home. Indoor swimming pool and appealing entertainment area.

Water feature at the front of the property, triple carport.

Firstly, decide on your investment strategy. It is important to identify your reason for the purchase - is it for a family home, buy to let, or buy to, ‘fix up’ and sell? This will have a bearing on the term for which you will hold the investment and your expected return. Normally property investment is of a longer term nature, mainly because turnaround costs (transfer duties, fees, moving costs) are relatively high relative to the acquisition cost.

Then you need to identify the geographic areas which will maximise your capital growth and rental yield. Obviously your budget will determine the price you are able to pay and therefore the sectors in which you look.

GLEN LORNE - $3000 per month.

Four bedroomed family home with, modern kitchen, spacious lounge with fire place. Large veranda overlooking rolling lawns, lovely parkland gardens with pool. Good borehole, electric gate. Gardener is to stay on the property as he manages this 5 acre parkland on his own. This is a wonderful family home with plenty of space.

RESEARCH THE MARKET Experienced Estate Agents are an excellent source of information and will gladly assist with your research and help determine a reasonable value for the property in which you are interested.

Before presenting your offer you

should carefully inspect the property for any defects, as immovable property is normally sold ‘voetstoots’.

In the case of property under a Share Certificate (Share Transfer), examine the latest audited financial statements carefully, and study the accompanying budget for the ensuing year. If in doubt, talk to the Managing Agents of the body corporate about potential special levies or other major costs to come.

This is especially important in old buildings where ‘big ticket’ repair items are a reality.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Conventional wisdom makes better investment sense to purchase a more modest home in an excellent area than the best house in a lesser area.

This has proven to be true time and time again.

Contact Pam Golding Properties Highlands Head Office Branch for further information, or assistance regarding your property needs on Office Numbers: +263 (4) 443254 - 6

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BORROWDALE: STABLE CLOSE - $1,2 Million Double Storey Mediterranean House (724m2) on 1.96 Acres of land situated at the end of a quiet close comprising - Downstairs: Large entrance hall with guest cloakroom leading onto covered patio.

Formal sitting room with fireplace. Dining room leading onto pool area. Large study with wine cellar and walk in safe. Classic modern kitchen with black granite. Butler’s kitchen/laundry with separate spacious pantry leads onto courtyard. Additional courtyard with teak GLEN LORNE: ARD NA LEA CLOSE - $465 000 Thatched roof double storey property with high ceilings on 600 square metres, suitable for a Lodge, B&B or family home.

Downstairs - two lounges, large fitted kitchen, scullery/laundry, dining room. Upstairs - study/lounge leading onto large main en suite bedroom, private lounge area and balcony. Three additional bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Double garage with flatlet above. Prolific borehole, manicured garden. Feature pool, electric gate, triple staff quarters. Call Karen Henderson - 0712 407 184

UMWINSIDALE: WAYHILL LANE WEST - US$ P.O.A This property would be ideal for horse lovers!

Set on 6.5 acres of attractive land with natural vegetation and dam with seasonal stream. 2 prolific boreholes. 4 stables with tack and feed room. Hay storage area. 5 room staff quarters - 2 showers and 2 toilets. 2 entrances. Front of property brick walling with electric fence and gate. Part dura walled and part fenced with electric strands. Ample parking space. The main house is part double storey and overlooks the front garden and huge pool with Allan Barbour Waterfall feature and fish pond below.

5 bedrooms, 3 with en suite bathrooms. Main with spacious dressing room. Trellidor security throughout home. Oregan pine flooring, window frames and doors featured throughout the house. Rustic kitchen with large lock up pantry. Main lounge with fireplace leading onto verandah. Adjoining second TV or

bar lounge. Adjoining face brick double storey flatlet.

Downstairs scullery and quirky kitchen under quarry tile with walk in pantry. Lounge. Guest cloakroom.

Upstairs self contained guest wing with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Study or kitchenette. Own access through 2nd manual gate. Self contained cottage under chromodeck recently renovated with large verandah and spacious open plan kitchen, lounge, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Call Kate Taylor – 077 201 673

MANDARA: EASTERN ROAD -$390 000 (NEG) Recently renovated brick under tile family home, comprising entrance hall, two lounges one with fire place, bar and veranda. Fitted kitchen with granite tops, separate scullery, dining room that opens onto a patio, study. 5 bedrooms, main bedroom with dressing room, en-suite bathroom. 3 family bathrooms and guest toilet, (all the rooms are tiled) chip tiled swimming pool, all weather tennis court, double staff accommodation, double lock up garage and carport, paved drive way, lovely garden with a pond, walled all around with a brick wall in the front and electric gate, good borehole on just over an acre (can be used for commercial purposes) Call Dorren Matiringe- 0773 471 680

PHILADELPHIA BROOKE RIDGE ESTATE: HAWKSHEAD DRIVE - $ 650.000 Impressive Executive home in upmarket complex with stunning views overlooking Borrowdale Brooke Golf Estate. The property is set on 4 acres with granite pool and well developed garden leading to natural unspoilt land with indigenous trees. The entire property is fully fenced. This beautiful home offers: Huge master bedroom with private balcony providing great views, dressing room and en suite bathroom. There is a second bedroom upstairs with en suite bathroom, and 2 carpeted bedrooms downstairs, with full bathroom. Spacious tiled entrance hall, Large lounge with jet master fireplace, and sunny dining room both with teak flooring leading out onto the verandah. Sunken second lounge with bar and feature ceramic fireplace. Modern fitted kitchen with hob grill, granite tops and walk in pantry.

Separate scullery leading to back courtyard.

Study or office off kitchen, Guest cloakroom.

Double lock up garage. 2 storerooms. Double carport. Municipal water and 400 000 litre water storage. 2 room staff quarters. Levies $ 500 quarterly.

Call Kate Taylor – 0772 201 673

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GREENDALE: TRINITY ROAD - $ 245.000.00 Stylish modern family home in good condition with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 lounges, set in a lovely lush garden with, pool and prolific borehole. Plus 2 cottages.Call Kate Taylor – 0772 201 673 BORROWDALE: NORTHEND ROAD - $410 000.00 Dated character home with development potential on the land, comprising: Entrance hall,

bar, fish tank and original Aga cooker. Main bedroom, bathroom on suite, guest room with on suite. Wet room, dressing room and private courtyard. Upstairs: TV lounge, main bedroom with bathroom en suite. Guest bedroom en suite, two additional bed rooms with a large shared bathroom. External: Main courtyard with central fountain and bricked driveway. Triple garages and workshop. The house is walled and fenced, with a well treed landscaped garden. Two boreholes. Call Juliet Harris - 0772 307 745

HIGHLANDS: BURLINGTON ROAD- US$ 750,000.00 NEG – Sole Mandate Stunning Architecturally Designed Executive Home - modern, immaculate home with quality finishes set on one acre in an exclusive area, offering: Four bedrooms, 2 with under floor heating, 2 en-suite bathrooms, 1 family bathroom and a separate guest toilet, plus a feature glass wall study. The main bedroom is spacious with dressing area, large bathroom with corner Jacuzzi bath, shower, his & hers basins, marble tops and skylight. The guest suite has a dressing area, en-suite bathroom and opens onto the pool area. Two lounges, one with fireplace. Open plan dining room, modern fitted kitchen and separate scullery. Open plan flatlet with kitchenette and bath room. Spacious entertainment area with fitted bar, overlooking a sparkling blue infinity pool, 2 carports, 3 staff rooms, paved driveway. The property is walled and has electric fence and feature wrought iron burglar bars. Borehole, good electricity. Call Dorren Matiringe- 0773 471 680 GLEN LORNE: SEVILLE CLOSE - $490 000 Sole Mandate Split level Splendour!

Innovation around every corner. Double Storey home on over an acre, comprising, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, balcony & terrace. Basement bar, lovely views, pool, guest wing, excellent security. Good borehole, Commercial Rights for a B&B. Call Fern Pope - 0772 235 035 BORROWDALE: DANDARO RETIREMENT VILLAGE : CASSIA - $220 000.00 Sought after Cassia offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (main en suite), open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge, study. Carpeted throughout. Covered verandah overlooking a beautiful garden. Call Kate Taylor – 0772 201 673 AVENUES: NORTHFIELDS - $380 000.00 Executive 4th floor apartment in a prestigious block. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan lounge and dining room, with fitted kitchen. 2 parking bays.

Perfect for professionals! The property is held in a Company name.

Call Fern Pope – 0772 235 035 HIGHLANDS: BURLINGTON ROAD - $370 000.00 Poise & Potential! A charming home in a sought after area. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, main en suite with delightful courtyard. Open plan lounge and dining, exposed beams throughout. Modern guest cottage. Beautiful pool & garden. Excellent borehole. Waiting for the ultimate restoration.

The property is held in a Company name. Call Fern Pope – 0772 235 035

sitting room with fire place, TV room. Dining room facing onto an enclosed courtyard, small dated kitchen, scullery and pantry. Second sitting room which leads to carpeted main bedroom, with en suite full bathrooms, sun lounge off main bedroom. Three additional bedrooms, full family bathroom.

Double domestic quarters. The property is walled on 3 sides, and fenced on 1 side. Brick driveway, double lockup garage, good borehole with water tank. The property is on 6361 square metres of flat land which could lend itself to a development. Call June Hogg – 0775 008 930

AVENUES: 4TH STREET $250 000 (NEG) Ground floor: Kitchen, 2 Lounges, dining room, pantry, verandah. Single lock up garage. Upstairs: 3 Bedrooms main ensuite, family bathroom, storeroom, balcony. Call Admire Matongo – 0772 682 650

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TYPES OF HOME IMPROVEMENT THAT CAN BE DONE While “home improvement� often refers to building projects that alter the structure of an existing home, it can also include improvements to lawns, gardens, and outdoor structures, such as gazebos and garages. It also encompasses maintenance, repair, and general servicing tasks. Home improvement projects generally have one or more of the following goals: Comfort Upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC).

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a kitchen or a hot tub spa to a bathroom.

Increasing the capacity of plumbing and electrical systems.

Waterproofing basements.

Soundproofing rooms, especially bedrooms and baths.

Maintenance and repair Maintenance projects can include: Roof tear-off and replacement.

Concrete and masonry repairs to the foundation and chimney.

Repainting rooms, walls or fences Repairing plumbing and electrical systems.

Additional space Additional living space may be added by: Turning marginal areas into livable spaces such as turning basements into recrooms, home theaters, or home offices – or attics into spare bedrooms.

Extending one’s house with rooms added to the side of one’s home

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or, sometimes, extra levels to the original roof. Such a new unit of construction is called an “add-on”.

there are many aspects you need to consider. A quick and dirty upgrade might involve a new coat of paint and new flooring, but the scope of a bathroom remodel can go much further.

Saving energy Homeowners may reduce utility costs with: Energy-efficient thermal insulation, replacement windows, and lighting.

Renewable energy with biomass pellet stoves, wood-burning stoves, solar panels, wind turbines, programmable thermostats, and geothermal exchange heat pumps (see autonomous building).

Safety and preparedness Emergency preparedness safety measures such as: Home fire and burglar alarm systems.

Fire sprinkler systems to protect homes from fires.

Backup generators for providing power during power outages. Home renovations are a common homeowner dream that can easily turn into a nightmare.

One of the biggest problems owners face during their renovation projects is going over budget, and it’s easy enough to understand why. Despite having limited money available to undertake a remodel, many homeowners imagine upgrades to many aspects of their home. After all, when you are appraising your home with a critical eye, it can be very easy to discover multiple projects you’d like to undertake. Unfortunately, you likely don’t have the funds or the time to tackle every project at the same time.

Floors Cabinets and Cabinet Fixtures Countertops Sink Faucet Toilet Bathtub/Shower Plumbing Fixtures Electrical Plumbing Lighting Ventilation Before you start your bathroom project, consider each of these items on the checklist and whether these items need replacement, repair, or can be kept after your remodel.

The following renovation checklist will help you plan and refine your home improvement projects so that you keep your budget manageable while addressing your most necessary renovations.

The Necessities Regular maintenance and repair is important to keep your home in excellent condition.

As such, before you engage in any major upgrades or renovations, you should address the necessities first.

Roof and Gutters Windows and Doors Foundation Plumbing Electrical Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning If all these major systems of your home are operating effectively, you can start considering the more superficial upgrades to your home.

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You’ll start to get a clearer idea of the scope of your bathroom remodel.

The Kitchen Your kitchen checklist can also help you refine the scope of your project. Each item on this list should be reviewed so you can determine what needs to go and what can stay.

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Faucet Tile and backsplash Electrical and Outlets Plumbing Lighting Appliances Ventilation Additions Additions are always the most expensive remodel projects as their scope is always extensive. Typically, when considering an addition, you need to account for most of the major systems that operate in your home.

This means installing plumbing, electrical,

and heating, not to mention whatever structural requirements you have (i.e. framing and roofing).

You’ll likely have an idea of the purpose of your addition, so you should take some time to make your own individualized checklist that includes all aspects of the addition. For example, is your addition intended to provide more sleeping space or are you adding bathrooms or other functional spaces?

Ultimately, you’ll want to work closely with your designer and contractor to plan your addition.

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STANBIC REVAMPS HOME LOANS FACILITIES Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has revamped their home loans offering in a bid to encompass both existing and prospective home owners.

In an interview held in the capital, the acting Head of Personal and Business banking, Mr. Patson Mahatchi explained that the bank has increased its home equity loan offering from 30% up to 50% in a move aimed at assisting existing home owners to access financial assistance for urgent needs in this currently difficult environment.

“We are aware that home owners hold assets which they can use to get funding to support their financial needs. Selling properties off is not always an option for the average Zimbabwean so we are making efforts to assist home owners with financing through the idea of “re-mortgaging” their properties instead of having to sell”, said Patson.

Patson indicated that the financial institution has so far disbursed approximately $1million under the home equity loan scheme and is dedicated to invest more to qualifying applicants.

In addition to the Stanbic home equity loan, the bank also offers property improvement loans that assist clients to renovate or refurbish their properties. The bank also supports prospective home owners by giving them the opportunity to purchase already constructed properties through a property purchase loan facility.

In an economy where fixed assets like real estate are proving to be the most viable investments, Stanbic Bank is giving its customers an opportunity to be house owners by offering diversified home loan packages.

Mahatchi said that the purchase of a property is a great achievement which is not difficult to attain when one has the financial advice the bank has to offer. “Rentals can be translated into loan repayments which is a great idea given that one will have attained home owner status and the benefits that it brings,” he reiterated.

The Bank says that customers also benefit from the institution’s partnership with reputable suppliers of building materials as well as established and reputable real estate companies.

The country has been marred by bogus land barons, a development which has seen a large number of Zimbabweans being stripped of their hard earned cash through fraudulent property deals from cunning conmen and bogus property barons, a development which has caused many countrymen to shy away from acquiring properties.

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A unique, patented technology registered worldwide, ANSS is the result of years of research and .development - lab tested and field proven

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IMBABWE’S road network infrastructure has been declared a national disaster. At least 80% (if not more) of the existing 97,000 kms of the country’s roads are in urgent need of rehabilitation or re-surfacing. Last year the estimated cost to repair the network (quoted in the Financial Gazette February 4th, 2016) was around US$24 billion, this was before the last rainy season. It also doesn’t include new road networks to improve and up-grade the existing infrastructure. And there are other hidden costs too. Road accidents, often attributed to poor roads, account for around 2,000 deaths annually. Then there’s the cost of vehicle maintenance when vehicles’ tyres and suspension are damaged by potholes, ragged sharp road verges and poor road surfaces. It also costs the country in terms of higher costs for imports and exports transported by road. Some observers have noted that an improved network of roads could help boost foreign trade and investment, given that Zimbabwe is a major trading hub for the SADC region.

which allows to upgrade unstable soil foundations that expand and contract during different weather conditions causing cracks and potholes on tarred roads and corrugations and erosion on gravel or dirt roads. Technically speaking the product is an expansion of traditional stabilisers which have been used for decades.

It’s a type of powder that is somewhat like cement, which is mixed with the existing soil to harden and stabilise it when water is added. Unlike cement it doesn’t crack and it has unique expanding tensile strength which improves over time.

Imagine if Zimbabwe’s aging and decrepit road network could be repaired more quickly and cheaply using a different engineering approach as a solution, one that also employs new technologies that are also environmentally friendly. Imagine that when the roads are repaired they stay in tip top condition for many years, reducing the cost of constant re-surfacing and patching. Imagine a simple technological breakthrough that’s perfectly suited to Zimbabwean conditions and appropriate for all types of roads including wide highways, secondary suburban roads and for mines and farms with gravel or dirt roads. AnyWay Solid Environmental Solutions can make this seemingly impossible dream come true.

When the road surface is excavated, whether for new roads or resurfacing old roads, there is no need to carry away the soil and rubble which has been excavated.

The use of this technology doesn’t require the addition of sand or stone, often transported to site from far away quarries.

This saves wear and tear on existing roads, cuts back on transport costs, and reduces the use of diesel or petrol fuel while also cutting back on transport related pollution.

The construction or rehabilitation process is hugely simplified and it is extremely cost effective saving both time and money. An important additional benefit is that roads can be open to traffic within a day as there is no lengthy curing time, and the cost and inconvenience of lengthy detours can be avoided, minimising disruptions to the traffic flow.

AnyWay’s approach to solving challenges as the ones Zimbabwe is facing now is based on utilizing advanced stabilization technology to upgrade the locally available materials for use in road pavements construction. The stabilization technology is AnyWay Natural Soil Stabiliser (ANSS)

The ability to incorporate a wide variety of materials and soils is a huge advantage to the construction of roads. The application method is basically the same whether for upgrading and rehabilitation of existing roads, or building new roads and it’s fairly simple and quick. The soil is graded and re-

milled to a designed depth. If there’s an existing road the old tarmac can be incorporated in the mix and doesn’t need to be carted away and dumped. ANSS, is then laid out in bags evenly spread. This process can be by done by hand providing employment for local unskilled labour. The surface is then mixed in with the soils or existing road materials, sprayed with water and a wet mix is done. The surface is then shaped, allowing for water runoff and drainage, compacted and then the final shaping takes place.

The benefits of implementing this approach are: 1. it’s a quick and cost effective method.

The sub base level needs only to be excavated to a depth of around 150 mms, whereas in difficult conditions the base level can sometimes require excavating up to 1 metre in depth.

2. Placing the bags and spreading the product can be done by manual labour and particularly in rural areas it can provide employment for even unskilled labour.

3. Its environmentally friendly as uses the soil found in situ, and there’s no need to bring in sand or gravel from a distance cutting carbon emissions. This saves on environmental damage caused by heavy vehicle traffic and uses less resources.

4. The lifespan of the completed road is vastly extended. The cost savings of implementing this technology are on average 20% to 25% on road construction and road rehabilitation..

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AnyWay’s solutions for infrastructure projects have been implemented across the globe in every continent, from the pacific, through to Asia, Europe, Africa and America. AnyWay has been providing solutions to infrastructure projects of roads, of all kinds, airports, railways, mining roads, urban road developments, natural parks and industrial areas. All of which sustainable infrastructure is a must.

At the heart of AnyWay’s work is its multinational team of experts: civil and geological engineers, project managers, researchers and financial advisors. Each team member has the benefit of years of field experience in their area of expertise, gained while working shoulder-to-shoulder with the company’s clients to ensure the highest quality outcomes for their projects.

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technology-driven solutions with professional, reliable service and unquestioned integrity.

Southern Technology Solutions is the local Zimbabwean company which is proud to be the representative of AnyWay in Zimbabwe introducing its new and exciting solutions and technology. Southern Technology Solutions are keen to connect with civil engineers and road construction companies and mines from both the public and the private sectors to promote this unique solution, at the same time saving them both time and money. They also recommend their products and technologies for architects and housing developers and the related industries.

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The most cost-effective way of introducing light in an environment is to focus on the natural light first, before using more money than necessary on artificial lighting. Translucent roof sheets provide that function with a long lifecycle of over 5 - 10 years, without maintenance costs.

They can be used for industrial purposes in factories and warehouses; in the mining industry and especially for domestic purposes in garages, chicken runs, verandas, blair toilets, thatched huts etc. Translucent roof sheets come in two

materials: fiberglass and polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is one of the newer and most advanced polymers to be used in the construction industry around the world. Both materials have the following properties: •

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Our hardware product range is second to none! We stock Safetop brand of screws, nuts and bolts, paint products from Astra Paints and Dulux, and a wide range of brushware from top brands.

Our product offerings cover all your building essentials. From foundation to roof we offer a reliable service in providing building materials.

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Never has anything been further from the truth.

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Compared to the amount of water used by the fire brigade the amount of water discharged by a sprinkler is approximately 5% of that discharged by a fire hose.

24th floor of a tower block. This refers to sprinkler systems installed in commercial buildings, shopping malls, hotels, warehouses, banks, office blocks, tower blocks, etc.

An IT specialist once asked us to remove sprinkler heads from his computer room as he was concerned the water would damage his computers if a sprinkler head went off. We replied saying the before his computers would get a soaking they would have turned to melted plastic!

There are sprinkler systems installed whereby large amounts of water are immediately discharged but these are mainly for LPG storage tanks and other high risk applications.

Automatic sprinkler systems date back to the 19th Century and their development was mostly led by fire insurance companies.

The low average loss in the case of sprinkler protected buildings has established a record unbeaten by any other form of protection.

There are two main reasons why this is so; sprinklers extinguish a fire while it is still small restricting the direct fire damage to a minimum; and the effect of a loud alarm (mechanically operated from the sprinkler alarm valve) which rings immediately and automatically attracts the attention necessary to limit water damage to a minimum.

Automatic sprinkler systems require no human assistance to control and extinguish fires; they are on duty 24/7; their efficiency is not impaired by the presence of smoke or fumes; and they are not hindered by access to difficult sites like the

Regarding the legal aspects of fire control it is interesting (and welcoming) to note that the stipulations in Chapter 11 of the Harare Model building by-laws are fairly stringent and insist on sprinkler protection in all buildings over 29m high and in large buildings with a floor area over 3,701m2, and various other areas such as basements and parking garages. This is certainly not the case in the UK, for example.

We believe that these stipulations should be taken a step further to include mandatory sprinkler protection for hospitals, Old People’s Homes and certain night clubs which have been the subject of horrendous fires overseas in the last few years.

The average cost per square meter of a sprinkler system is $20/ m2. Compared this to say tiling which runs at anywhere between $25 to $35 for standard tiling.

Compared to the untold price of experiencing a major fire this could be considered a small price to pay.

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NEW CHILD FRIENDLY EYE CLINIC OPENED IN BULAWAYO

Text: Michael Nott | Photos, Plans And Elevations: Geoffrey Fox, Architectural Planning Studio

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OR ANY patient visiting a hospital it can be a daunting and slightly scary experience. For children, particularly for children with a sight related problem, it can be frightening and intimidating, especially as most hospitals are usually cold and clinical. A notable exception is the Paediatric Ophthalmic Eye Unit at the Richard Morris Hospital (part of the United Bulawayo Hospitals or UBH).

It’s a child friendly, welcoming place designed with bright cheerful colours and an interior courtyard filled with sunshine and toys, which is used as an informal waiting room or a place to relax and eat lunch. The staff has their own slightly smaller courtyard where they can have a quiet break and enjoy a breath of fresh air. All the signage is designed to be large and easy to read to avoid any confusion or difficulties for visually challenged patients.

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it easy to see where the plain grey doors or recesses are located – another important and carefully thought out visual aid. Access to the clinic can be either from the main hospital or directly from the open space outside the front entrance. The exterior has been simply landscaped with paved walkways, some green grass and waterwise plants, and a few wild olive trees, all intended to make the clinic seem friendlier and less like a cold institutional building.

And there’s even a huge teddy bear at the reception to greet the children.

Although it’s officially a paediatric clinic adults can also receive care and treatment, whether it’s a simple eye test and a pair of prescription spectacles, a cataract operation or more specialised eye surgery.

It’s one of only two referral clinics in the southern part of Zimbabwe so UBH services Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, Matabeleland North and South Provinces, Masvingo and Midlands Provinces, as

well as patients from across the Southern African region. The Bulawayo United Hospital had an eye department for adults and children, but their operating theatre has been closed for years due to a leaky roof which damaged valuable equipment.

Before the new clinic began operating patients would have had to make the long and costly journey to Harare for evaluations, treatment and checkups. There are a couple of small dormitories or hostels where parents or care-givers can sleep if children need to stay overnight or for a few days in the recovery ward. It’s especially convenient for parents and patients from lower income brackets or for people who have had to travel long distances to the clinic. The whole design ethos is geared towards the practicalities of the procedures carried out and the comfort and convenience of the patients and their caretakers.

The majority of the funding for the project

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was provided by the Christian Blind Mission (CBM), an international development organisation based in Germany, committed to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in the developing world. They are involved in programmes across Africa, as well as in South America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia providing support, care and educational facilities for blind, deaf and physically disabled children. CBM first became active in Zimbabwe in 1974 in co-operation with the local organisation Jairos Jiri Association. In 1982 they started to support the School for Blind Children in Kadoma and in 1983 they set up a partnership with the Lutheran Church of Zimbabwe, supporting their resource centres for children with visual impairments.

The Paediatric Ophthalmic Eye Unit is an ongoing co-operative programme, which includes funding from Christian Blind Mission, the running and of the day to day staffing and administration overseen by the Zimbabwe Council for the Blind, and the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing who are the long term custodians and land owners.

Although these organisations all brought a wealth of experience to the project it did make the design process extremely involved and a little bit cumbersome as designs and decisions needed to be approved by numerous committees, and the design had to be cost engineered several times in order that the size, layout and specification suited the clients’ budget.

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The design process took around five months from the initial brief to the presentation of tender drawings – from May to September 2014. It was further complicated by the fact that all clinics and hospitals have specific requirement for health and safety regulations set down by the Ministry of Health. This meant that all the materials used for flooring, painting, plastering, ceilings and so on needed to meet the specifications laid down.

The operating theatres in particular have very specific requirements.

They need to have scrub areas with elbow operated faucets; sluice rooms; autoclave facilities for sterilising instruments; facilities for disposing of ‘sharps’ and other medical waste; vinyl floors with seamless concave skirting selected for their sterile, anti-fungal, anti bacterial and antistatic properties; and appropriate natural and artificial lighting for surgical conditions. In addition the air circulation needs to be germ and dust free so air-conditioning units with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters were fitted in the in the operating theatres.

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The architect, Geoffrey Fox from the Architectural Planning Studio, also needed to consider the human traffic flow and the surgical waste flows, so that the staff, patients and surgical equipment can maintain the necessary hygiene conditions without compromising the required sterility of the operating theatres. All of this needed to be accomplished on a limited budget and still look aesthetically appealing and patient friendly.

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On top of all these limitations the Harare based consultant team and the Ministry team (each consisting of a full array of engineers and quantity surveyors), could only attend site when all of the numerous stakeholders could be in attendance. In hind sight Fox admits that having such a big team, at such a distance, with so much paper work, was ungainly and more frequent site visits, and the ability to make decisions more easily would have been in the project’s interests. The building process took around 11 months until completion in December 2015. The clinic became fully operational in April 2016, so it’s just over a year old.

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The clinic is in essence three buildings combined into a single integrated structure of about 616m2. The first section is made up of the out patients department, comprising the reception and patients’ waiting area, consultation rooms, an optometry/ refraction room (for eye tests), as well as offices, storerooms, a duty room with a kitchenette and ablutions for patients and staff. The second section is made up of a patients’ pre-operative preparation room, two operating theatres, a scrub room and a sluice room, a patients’ recovery room, as well as staff changing rooms, a duty room and a storeroom. The third section is made up of the hostel/dormitory section with rooms accommodating up to four beds each for male and female caregivers from out of town, as well as ablutions and basic cooking and laundry facilities.

The majority of the materials were acquired in Bulawayo apart from the ironmongery and the specialised basins, faucets, sluices and related hospital equipment which was imported from SA. The exterior warm, textured, sandy/yellow coloured facebricks were manufactured in Botswana but available in Bulawayo.

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Geoffrey Fox from Architectural Planning Studio was the Principal Agent for the project – meaning in effect, that as well as design, the architect took responsibility for contract administration, team co-ordination and site supervision, ensuring that the construction was carried out as per detailed drawing documentation and specification, and that every decision right down to the finish, paint colours, signage, and landscaping were individually tailored to the project and the clients particular needs.

However the success of a project like this is dependent on the full involvement and professionalism of the associated team of consultants (Mike Mawire & Jackson Taivavashe from ASMEC, mechanical and electrical engineers, Cyprian Kunaka of Dickie and Kunaka, Structural and Civil Engineers, and Matt Dove of Matt MDA Quantity Surveyors), as well as the guidance and oversight of The Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing and the team of consultant doctors and nurses at UBH. The main contractor on this demanding and highly detailed project was Tzircalle Brothers (Pvt) Ltd., based in Bulawayo.

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The completion and opening of the Paediatric Ophthalmic Eye Unit has meant an invaluable improvement in the lives of many people with visual impairments in Bulawayo and the surrounding region, particularly for the less privileged patients. Hopefully it will continue to offer excellent patient care and world class treatment for many more years.

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Client Representative - Christian Blind Mission (CBM): Michele Angletti Client Representative - Council for the Blind: Aplos Nyathi Architects- Architectural and Planning Studio: Geoffrey Fox Structural & Civil Engineers - Dickie and Kunaka: Cyprian Kunaka Electrical & Mechanical Engineers - ASMEC: Mike Mawire Main Contractor - Tzircalle Brothers : George Tzircalle Quantity Surveyor - Matt Dove Associates: Matt Dove Electrical & Mechanical Subcontractor - Tzircalle Brothers: Peter Tzircalle

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PPC Imaginarium AWARDS

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PC Imaginarium Awards is a modern art and design awards programme aimed at promoting and supporting emerging creative talent in South Africa.

Following a regional judging process that took place in January and February 2017, 55 finalists were chosen from across South Africa and moved on to the prestigious national judging round of the PPC Imaginarium Awards. South Africa’s most supportive art and design prize once again garnered unprecedented attention from aspiring creatives, achieving a record number of entries into the competition – with an impressive 869 registered entries received, exceeding last year’s total of 698 entrants.

The PPC Imaginarium Awards, announced its Overall Winner, Category Winners and Runnersup at a gala event hosted on 18 May 2017 at the UJ Art Gallery in Johannesburg. The winners were selected from the competition’s 55 finalists who submitted their concrete art and design works across the categories of Sculpture, Industrial Design, Fashion, Jewellery and Film. (No Architecture submissions made it to the finalist round this year).

Last year, up-and-coming jeweller Mignon Daubermann scooped the top prize with her exquisitely crafted pair of tinted cement rings. This year, emerging artist Mziwoxolo Makalima impressed the judges with his thought-provoking sculpture submission titled “Doubt-Queuing�, securing him the prestigious titles of 2017 PPC Imaginarium Overall Winner and Sculpture Category Winner, as well as a total cash prize of R150 000.

Makalima’s sculpture, which is fashioned out of concrete and mild steel, aims to be the voice of a voiceless, subjugated society. “Doubt-Queuing� represents a group of community members who have stood for so long waiting and hoping for change, and who have remained as strong as concrete.

The concrete represents the strength of the community that has had to endure a queue of unfulfilled promises that seem to have been extended ever since the dawn of social equality called democracy.

Makalima further explains the concept behind his work: “For our society, it is time

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to let go of ‘rotten’ reinforcing. By doing so, this does not mean our concrete society has lost its strength. It only means it can make a stand. We are taken advantage of and treated as stepping-stones, while our votes only gave us seconds of fame. Today, we are tired of waiting and yet we go back to waiting.

This waiting has become the trademark of our liberation, waiting, hoping for change.

This is a long wait for promises made by those who call themselves leaders. Now, we wait because we are starting to think that maybe we should just be so grateful for our freedom that we should not want to be anything more than just voters.�

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The competition’s Category Winners and Runners-up also fared well in terms of cash prizes, each walking away with R50 000 and R15 000 respectively. All winners, including the Overall Winner, are also awarded with extensive public exposure by way of a nationwide travelling exhibition, media exposure and mentorships.

The finalists’ submissions were judged by a prestigious panel of industry experts, including well-known architect and director of the awards, Daniel van der Merwe, fashion and design consultant Allana Finley and visual artist Stephen Hobbs. Other noteworthy regional judges include esteemed fine artist Mary Sibande, award-winning filmmaker Wessel van Huyssteen and Gallery MOMO Cape Town director Igsaan Martin.

The high number of registered entries resulted in a selection of interesting and diverse submissions that exceeded the expectations of the judges. Not only were the physical entries intriguing, the standard of the submissions outstripped that of previous years. “There was a noticeable progression of the physical submissions this year,� says Martin. “It is evident that entrants are researching the limitations of concrete and delivering this knowledge within their artworks. The outcome was innovative submissions that are of exceptional quality.�

OVERALL WINNER and Sculpture Category Winner: Mziwoxolo Makalima – “Doubt-Queuing�

Sculpture Category Runner-up: Sonwabiso Ngcai – “Emweka�

Finley adds to this, saying: “I was impressed by the inventiveness of works submitted during the awards’ 2016/2017 cycle. It was inspiring to witness the way in which entrants incorporated the medium of concrete into their submissions and were able to do so across PPC Imaginarium’s various categories.

I was excited to find that a big portion of the entries were commercially viable and globally relevant, which is an important aspect to consider with a global partner like PPC Ltd.�

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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Category Winner: Handre de la Rey – “CS Project”

challenges artists and designers to express their creative abilities using cement as the primary medium. This criterion has always resulted in an array of exciting and imaginative works that truly demonstrate the versatility and unexpected beauty of concrete – and this year is no exception to the rule.

Members of the public were able to

engage with the finalists’ work at a number of galleries and events across South Africa, including 100% Design South Africa, the Turbine Art Fair and the KZNSA Gallery, in addition to the exhibition at the UJ Art Gallery. This travelling showcase, supported by Stuttaford Van Lines, saw the finalists’ work gain widespread industry and public exposure.

Industrial Design Runner-up: Deon de Lange – “Kilroy”

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FILM Category Winner: Stefanus Nel – “Ben’s Ladder”

OVERALL WINNER Mziwoxolo Makalima’s “Doubt-Queuing” detail

Fashion Category Runner-up: Tshepo Sizwe Phokojoe – “Dawn of a new epoch” Fashion Category Winner: Cara Jade Bezuidenhout – “Concrete Journey”

JEWELLERY Jewellery Category Winner: Zanele Vilakazi – “Alphga”

Jewellery Runner-up: Aleks Ashton – “Cyberglyph”

Entries officially opened on 18 May 2017 with R500 000 in cash prizes for grabs in the 2018 PPC Imaginarium Awards in one of the competition’s six categories, namely, Sculpture, Industrial Design, Fashion, Jewellery, Film and Architecture.

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ZI Annual Congress this year hosted two international business delegations from Turkey and India, with the main aim of promoting the business relations and investment opportunities.

Tamer Taskin the Coordinating Chairman of Turkey-Africa Business Councils (DEIK) made a presentation on the involvement of Turkey on African Business development and the growth of Turkey’s economy.

Turkey is one of the world’s largest economies which is involved in plenty industrial activities including automotive industry, producing over one million vehicles per year and vehicle exports reaching USD20 billion. They are also the largest TV and white goods producer in Europe.

Mr Taskin said Turkey exports over 1 800 types of agricultural products to 190 countries hence dominating on the world economic powerhouses. The Aerospace and Defence industry of Turkey also contributes to the success of Turkey’s economy as it generates around $1.7 Billion yearly.

Turkey has around 332 884 manufacturing companies, in over 284 organise industrial zones.

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The country is also involved in agriculture, livestock and fishing as well as the high income generating Textile and Apparel industry.

Turkey has over a thousand of projects across the African continent including in Zimbabwe. The country has invested $6.2 billion in Africa and created 78 000 jobs.

Turkey imports various products from Zimbabwe such as gold, animal hides as well as tobacco leaf while exporting products like tractors, motor vehicles and spares and plastic packaging materials to Zimbabwe and other African countries.

Mr. Taskin to CZI congress delegates that, “We used to complain a lot, then we learnt two words, production and quality.”

Commenting on the importance of infrastructure, logistics and general economy, he said, “Transport cost is important, but transport time is even more important.

“We are ready to help Zimbabwe in best way we can. When looking at problems facing the country, people what to look at joblessness.

There is a tendency to focus on solving joblessness but you cannot.

However, if you solve the private sector problems, then you are solving jobless problem.”

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“BUILDING CAPACITY AND LINKAGES FOR LOCAL PARTICIPATION IN MAJOR NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS�

Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) is proud to host their Annual Conference at Great Zimbabwe Hotel, Masvingo from the 8th to the 10th of November ending with a Golf Day on Friday 10th November 2017.

ZIMBABWE BUILDING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE & GOLF DAY 8 th TO 10TH NOVEMBER 2017 PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE To build the capacity of local contractors by linking them to policy and decision makers as well as critical stakeholders and ensure local participation in the construction business.

PRESENTATIONS Speakers will deliver papers on issues relating to the construction industry, locally, regionally and internationally. Topics will touch on infrastructure rehabilitation, maintenance and development through building the capacity of local players and then linking them to relevant stakeholders in policy, decision making and financial services sectors.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND Delegates will comprise stakeholders in the built environment, government officials, trade attaches, ZBCA members ,architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, real estate agents, property developers, tertiary institutions, rural and urban councils, town planners, investment authorities, suppliers and service providers to the construction industry.

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LAUNCH OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST FLOATING SOLAR FARM

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HE 40-megawatt power plant has 160,000 panels resting on a lake that emerged after the collapse of a coal mine in central Anhui province. The array is the largest floating solar project in the world, though at the brisk pace China is building new renewable projects it’s unlikely to hold that title very long.

Anhui province is a coal-rich region, and the Sungrow plant is located on a lake that was once the site of intensive mining. Heavy rains filled the area with water.

Floating solar arrays have been in use for a little over a decade.

The advantage of building on bodies of water, especially manmade lakes that are not ecologically sensitive: they help protect agricultural land and terrestrial ecosystems from being developed for energy use and can also help mitigate the evaporation of water for drinking or irrigation by intercepting sunlight before it hits the reservoir’s surface. The water also cools the electronics in the solar panels, helping them to work more efficiently.

The US’s withdraw from the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement will only make it easier for China to lead the world in the race for renewable energy domination.

The Sungrow solar farm is just one tiny piece in China’s push towards renewable energy. According to Irina Slav at Business Insider, the country recently announced it would invest $361 billion in renewable power by 2020, and by 2022 could produce 320 gigawatts of wind and solar power and 340 gigawatts of hydropower.

It is part of Beijing’s effort to wean itself off a fossil fuel dependency that has made it the world’s top carbon emitter, with two-thirds of its electricity still fueled by coal.

Beijing hosted an international conference on clean energy. It was an opportunity for China, which already produces two-thirds of the world’s solar panels, to boast of its commitment to accelerating investment and reforms for greater use of renewable energies.

It has been the world’s largest investor in clean energy since 2012, spending $88 billion on wind and solar power last year, according to Bloomberg News.

China’s solar capacity more than doubled in 2016.

The official goal is for 20 percent of Chinese power consumption to come from lowemission energy, including nuclear, by 2030, compared to 11 percent currently.

While the floating solar plant is the largest in the world, it pales in comparison to some of China’s non-floating solar projects. The Longyangxia Dam Solar Park on the Tibetan plateau hosts 4 million solar panels that produce 850 megawatts of energy. Even that will soon be eclipsed by a project in the Ningxia Autonomous Region, which will have 6 million solar panels and produce 2 gigawatts of power.

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