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ISSUE 113 - SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019
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What’s happening
in Harare
BIG CHOIR - LITTLE CHOIR
SHORT STORY
EATING HEALTHY COMPETITION
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IN THIS ISSUE
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For a start Art
4 From the Editor 39 Skulls and Flowers; Life and Death
6 Mashonaland Photography in the Garden of Eden
Society
8 Ndeipi Short Story Competition Health & Wellness
10 Person of Interest:
Chef Cola 41 Are you living a soulful life?
43 Talk about Dementia
Outdoors 45 Heartfulness Meditation
48 Redefining what it means to eat
13 Tree of the Month: healthy
Forest Big Leaf
15 Your Garden: And In Other News
Tasks in September and October
17 St John’s College Astro Turf 52 Big Choir-Little Choir
55 In case you missed it
Events
For Your Information
18 What’s Happening this Month?
23 Regular Activities 58 Useful Contacts
24 Astronomy Evening 60 Important Numbers
25 Kites for Peace
Food & Drink Follow us
27 Selecting Wine
30 Eating Out in Harare Ndeipi Magazine
34 Delicious Homemade Burger
35 Chunky Avocado Chicken
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From the Editor
As you have come to expect Issue 113 of Ndeipi Magazine, is packed
with an extensive list of events and activities for the months of
September and October. Isn’t this a delightful season? The cold
weather is behind us and the days are warmer and longer. This
means we can fully enjoy being outdoors. Look out for the Ndeipi Publisher
team at some of the events we are featuring in this issue and be Mike Garden
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you to become more active, spend time outdoors, learn something
new and enjoy our beautiful city and surrounding areas. Editor
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Meditation and Tete Rudo encourages you to live a Soulful Life.
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MASHONALAND PHOTOGRAPHIC MASHONALAND PHOTOGRAPHIC
SOCIETY SOCIETY
AUGUST COMPETITION SET SUBJECT ‘RUSTIC’ & ‘OPEN’ CATEGORY WINNERS SEPTEMBER SET SUBJECT ‘UNUSUAL PERSPECTIVES’ & ‘OPEN’ CATEGORY WINNERS
MPS holds competitions
on the 3rd
Tuesday of every
month except
December. Beginners
through to Advanced
The next MPS meeting on
photographers are
Tuesday, 15th October has
most welcome.
an optional Set Subject of
‘Smoke, Fire or Flames’
Members can enter
a total of 3 images a
month, split into Open
Category and/or Set
Subjects which range
from Still Life to Action,
Portraits, Macro,
Abstract and
Landscapes.
Winner of Optional Set Subject ‘Rustic’ - Chris Sheppard with “Barn Fresh”
Winner of Optional Set Subject ‘Unusual Perspectives’ - “It’s my Birthday” by
Benny Leon
Come in and see what happens at our
meetings: 5.30pm for 6pm in the
Lecture Theatre (opposite the Chapel)
at St. George’s College.
For more information SMS 0783 138
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include your name and email
address and we’ll get back to you.
Our next meeting on Tuesday, 17th
September will have an Optional Set
Subject of ‘Unusual Perspectives’
Winner of ‘Open’ Category - Chris Collyer with “Parasol Trap” Winner of ‘Open’ Category - “Rays of Mist” by Chris Sheppard
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A Stranger I Met on the Way in our hearts they still gonna win.” I think for a moment and say “I never thought of it that way,
hate has yet to solve any problems its created but kindness is a universal language anyone can
speak if they choose to. It has the power to turn the ugliest heart to the most beautiful” She
By Tjidzani Bganya claps her hands very faintly “I knew you’s a smart gal, now I expect to see ya articles all over
New York City and remember no woman ever made history by being well-behaved.” We laugh
“Tickets out, passports ready!” yells a middle aged man from the rear of the train. Suddenly in unison. “I’m glad I met you Miss Lyd... uh I mean Anika” she stretches her long arm once
the quiet has vanished and the unzipping of handbags, the sounds of rummaging through more “same here sugar, I’d say we’re now friends rather than strangers.” We talk for a few more
backpacks and the excitement of the children on board is growing from the sound of a distant minutes then we both fall asleep and before I know it I wake up to hear the train coming to a
mosquito to an army of bees. I hear the sound of footsteps grow louder and louder behind screeching halt. “New York!” I say rather loudly “Anika we’re here!” She’s not waking up, I examine
me until they come to a sudden halt. “Ticket and passport” the man has a thick accent which is her closely only to see her body is lifeless, her head leans against the train window and her
common for people from the South. “Journalist?” I can hear the undertones of humor and spite eyes look too peaceful. “Anika!” I shake her vigorously “Anika!” Silence. She doesn’t move. “No”
in his voice, “what do ya write about? 50 different ways to make fried chicken? Or bout how to is all I can say barely above a whisper before a waterfall of tears stream down my face.
be a better maid?” Typical. Racist. That statement was typically racist. “Actually,” I respond
“I write about things that matter like civil rights, ending racism, ending slavery and
non-segregated education, while you sir walk around every day checking pieces of paper that Collina Mvududu (right) overall winner in the
lose value after you make a lil rip on em.” Too far, I always go too far I could tell by the way he adults category receiving her dinner voucher for
was turning bright red and the veins on the side of his forehead were becoming very visible but two (Alo Alo) with Rory Kilalea
I don’t care because I’m no longer afraid.
“Your kind needs to remember its place, this ain’t your country.” He throws my passport in my
face and walks away without checking the rest of passengers, his body disappearing to the
front of the train.
“Whew! You sure got a mouth on you missy” the frail old woman sitting on the other side
of the train says to me with a very big grin on her face. “Come here child, talk to dis friendly
stranger,” I am hesitant and remain seated and she continues “I promise I won’t bite the way
you just did to dat man” she laughs a big hearty laugh and suddenly I find myself moving
seats. I stare at the lady across from me, her black hair with infinite grey streaks is done in neat Mason Gumbo (right), the overall winner in the
cornrows that meet in the center of her head and tied into a neat bun. The endless lines one kids section receiving his book voucher (Folio) from
her forehead and bags under her eyes would to anyone looking at her appear as though she Mike Garden
is exhausted but her actual eyes looked bright as though they were full of hope and joy. “I’m
Lydia, what’s ya name sugar?” She says and extends her long arm, her bones are visible on
both of her hands and there are burn marks around her entire right arm, “I’m Perpetua, it’s nice
to meet you Miss Lydia.” She laughs again, that big hearty laugh and I cannot help but smile
because her laugh makes me feel warm inside. “Perpetua, nice name for a nice girl, where are
you headed sugar?” she asks over curiously, “New York, I’m a journalist and there’s demonstrations
happening, a movement, change and I want to be a part of it.” Her smile vanishes and she is
suddenly very serious. “Change. I love dat word, it gives me so much hope, maybe more than
I should have, ain’t it crazy” of course not I think to myself, I am about to speak but she beats
me to it. “You said you’re a journalist, which means you’re a teller of stories?” She pauses before
she says “well I’ve got a story for you.”
Libby Garnett won award for the most
Lydia Johnson whose actual name is Anika Tinakitu was born into slavery. Her entire life she contributions. 2 tickets for Macbeth at Reps
has served those who are ungrateful and has been treated poorly by her ‘employers’ or rather Theatre
her tormentors. The burn marks on her arm are a result of what happens if you serve any meal
a minute late, or if you drop kitchen utensils on the floor, or if you sing a song in earshot of
‘madam’ and ‘sir’ and Miss Lydia’s favorite, if you serve tea before the bell is rung for you to
do so. “I’ve been to hell and back but that’s ‘bout to change” she tells me and I can’t help but
ask “what change are you hoping for?” Her smile is back “dats easy, kindness.” Of all the things I
was expecting her to say, that was the last thing I would have thought of. “Kindness?” I repeat to
which she replies “the fight we wanna fight won’t be won if we carry hate in our hearts because
it ain’t matter how many marches we do or posters we make or rallies we attend, if we got hate
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Person of Interest
The Vegan Chef: Chef Cola
Could you live on a purely plant-based diet? aims through her work with African Vegan on a
What do you think you would miss the most? Budget is to spread awareness of vegan culture
Chef Cola shares a few of the benefits of going across Africa.
meat free and how she has carved out her
space as a pioneer in giving people the tools Chef Cola’s cooking is African inspired with
and knowledge to actively integrate plant-based elements of Western cuisine. Her worldview and
eating into their lifestyles. work ethic is influenced by her childhood in New
York City, where her diplomat mother worked
Nicola Kagoro, a.k.a. Chef Cola, is a pioneering at the time. Her time in Cape Town has been
female Zimbabwean vegan chef at the helm of pivotal too. While working at PLANT, one of the
Vegan waffle Dinner with Chef Cola Cape Town celebrity guests
African Vegan on a Budget. Founded in 2016, founding vegan restaurants of South Africa, she
Bonnie Mbuli
African Vegan on a Budget was developed to was introduced to veganism and began to train
showcase Chef Cola’s cuisine and culinary in plant-based cooking. globally during Chef Cola’s travels. Dinner with
and helps you maintain a healthy desired
development as well as to actively promote the Cola presents the beauty of plant-based African
weight.
reality that people can thrive on a healthy vegan Chef Cola’s work is truly dynamic and culture and cuisine. The mission of the dinner
- Vegan diets may reduce the risk of
and plant-based diet on a budget. pioneering, spanning several exciting projects. event is to introduce people to vegan food and
developing type 2 diabetes. They are also
She works with private clients, from corporate to lifestyle and to further inspire those already
particularly effective at reducing blood sugar
Nicola was born in Harare Zimbabwe in 1989 individuals, who want to learn more about familiar with veganism with her own brand
levels and may help prevent further medical
and was raised in New York City. She studied vegan cooking. She develops community of plant-based cooking. The dinner series is
issues from developing.
hospitality management for 3 years at the gardens in rural Zimbabwe and has launched a motivated by environmental concern, raising the
- Certain aspects of the vegan diet may
International Hotel School and her path took line of customized African Inspired Chef Jackets themes of sustainability and consumption while
offer protection against prostate, breast and
her to veganism. She has found herself on the made in Zimbabwe. A portion of the proceeds creating an event for people to relax, network
colon cancers.
culinary frontlines; presenting vegan food and from their sale is donated to underprivileged, and learn. Through the dinners, Chef Cola also
- Vegan diets may benefit heart health by
the vegan lifestyle in Africa. Chef Cola advocates young Zimbabwean women to help improve works toward her core mission of helping people
significantly reducing the risk factors that
for the benefits of veganism both nutritional their sewing skills. understand that they can enjoy delicious vegan
contribute to heart disease.
and environmental. One of Chef Cola’s primary cooking on a budget. In addition to all this she
- Vegan diets based on probiotic-rich whole
Chef Cola also works with the International is also the founder and creative Director of
foods can significantly decrease symptoms
Chef Colas home garden Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF) and Rainbow Friendly Festival Africa a yearly festival
of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
AKASHINGA “Back to Black Roots”- a pioneering in Cape Town.
vegan conservation program front consisting Images provided by Chef Cola
Top 10 benefits of a plant based diet.
entirely of female rangers. AKASHINGA is a
scalable, community-driven conservation model Fried Sadza nuggets stuffed with greens served
- It has a positive effect on the environment with tomato purée
empowering disadvantaged women to restore
and cuts on greenhouse gas emissions.
and manage a network of wilderness areas as
- Cutting meat and dairy products from
an alternative to trophy hunting. The program
your diet could reduce an individual’s
is vegan and is a vehicle for building strong,
carbon footprint from food by up to 73
respected ambassadors to drive a plant-based
percent.
movement from the community level of rural
- More people could be fed using less land
Africa. Chef Cola serves as head chef and
if individuals cut down on eating meat.
Kitchen Project Manager, preparing entirely
- The production of plant-based foods is
vegan meals and ration packs for the female
a more efficient use of our resources, as it
anti-poaching ranger force. These are the only
requires less energy from fossil fuels as well
armed female vegan rangers in the world.
as less land and water.
- Eating animals is the largest contribution
Another endeavour she is proud of is Dinner
to habitat loss and extinction. Veganism
with Chef Cola. It is a mobile dining concept
helps protect habitats and species.
currently based in Harare and Cape Town and
- Veganism can help you lose excess weight
slated to expand to other African cities and
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OUTDOORS Tree of the Month
Forest Big-leaf
By JP Felu
occurs at the top so that
the trunk is always clean
and tall. The very large
leaves are clustered at
the end of the branches
and at first glance they
are reminiscent of
Strelitziaceae. The flowers
are creamy-white and
quite striking. They
grow in large terminal
clusters that have a
sweet jasmine scent.
The fruit is a 30 mm
long fleshy egg-shaped
green berry, soft and
yellow when mature. It contains many small dark
seeds. The wood is whitish-yellow, light, soft and
easy to work. It does take a nice polish but is very
brittle and prone to termite attacks. It can only be
used for short lived items such as firewood, crates
or boxes. It is a beautiful tree to plant in a typical
Family: Gentianacea, comprising 87 genera suburban garden so long as it does not get too
totalling 1,600 species worldwide. cold, too windy and gets sufficient water.
Names: Anthocleista grandiflora Uses
Zezuru: Mugopogopo Gelfand et al. (1985) mention that inhaling the
Ndau: Gururu, Muyama smoke from the bark is believed to drive away bad
spirits. It is also reputed to treat epilepsy. In other
This tree is mostly found in Nyanga and Vumba in countries a tea made from leaves is used to treat
Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands and is represented malaria and the bark is chewed to treat diarrhoea,
mostly by two flowering plants found in damp diabetes and high blood pressure.
ground and one tree. Within southern Africa there You may know the antiseptic dye Gentian Violet.
is only one other tree of that family: Anthocleista That name was originally used for a mixture of
librechtsiana, growing in the Zambezi valley methyl pararosaniline dyes but is now often
around Katima Mulilo in Namibia. considered a synonym for crystal violet. The name
only refers to its colour, being like that of the petals
The family Gentianaceae takes its name from of a gentian flower, the dye is not made from
the genus Gentiana, named after the Illyrian king gentians or from violets. On the other hand the
Gentius. Illyria was a region in classical antiquity in roots of an herbaceous Gentianaceae, the European
what is today the Western Balkans. Anthocleista Yellow Gentian Gentiana lutea, have been used for
is derived from the Greek anthos, meaning flower thousands of years as an appetite stimulant, as the
and cleistos meaning closed or shut. major ingredient in Angostura Bitters, as a
medicine for digestion problems, and it is also
The bark is brown to dark brown, smooth with used to bring down fever.
prominent scars of the fallen leaves.The branching Images provided by JP Felu
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Your Garden
Tasks in September and October
by Morag Flight
This is a busy season in your garden as varieties should be about 1 m apart and dwarf
temperatures continue to rise. All danger from ones about 40 cm apart. I have always found
frost should be over now and you can plant out that all my dahlias except the dwarf ones need
the less hardy varieties of fruit trees like mulberries, staking and to avoid damaging the roots install
litchis and mangoes. Water the young trees well the stakes when you plant. Three stakes per plant
and mulch them to protect from drying winds. is a good number and the stakes need to be
between 120 to 150cm tall. Water them well
You can start sowing a wide variety of summer to help them settle in well and then only give
flowers and vegetables now and if you do small enough water to keep the soil moist as
plantings every week you can have a supply of overwatering leads to tuber rot.
seedlings throughout the season. Rose trees will
grow vigorously and will benefit from an Watch out for attacks from slugs and snails and
application of fertiliser or well rotted manure. cutworms. When the plants are 30cm high
With the increase in temperature will come an fertilise or liquid manure will encourage healthy
increase in insects so check regularly for green growth and prolific flowering. September is also
fly. A simple control is to spray with soapy water a good month to start a new lawn which we
at regular intervals. discuss in more detail next month.
Images provided by Morag Flight
Dahlias can be planted towards the end of
September or early October and you must
prepare the bed well by digging it over to about
22cm and add a good quantity of fertiliser or
compost. Divide the clumps of tubers before
planting. Hose down the clumps and cut away
any damaged or broken tubers. Cut out the
single tubers with a sharp knife making sure that
each one has a growing shoot or “eye”. You also
need a collar which is the part of the tuber
attached to the main stem. If your tubers are
very shrivelled then keep them damp for a few
days before planting into the bed. Plant the tu-
bers flat on their sides at a depth of about 7.5cm
with the “eye” pointing upwards.Tall
Dahlia
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St Johns’ AstroTurf
New world class sports facility in Harare
By Chris Fourie
It has been a
longstanding desire
of the The St John’s
Educational Trust and
the Hockey Committee
to have a world class
hockey facility not just
for the school but for
the greater hockey
community in
Zimbabwe. With
hockey traditionally
played on grass;
our students often
found themselves at
a disadvantage when
touring and playing
against teams who
train and play on turf.
There aren’t enough
field hockey facilities of
a high standard in the
country and the school, the hockey committee
and old boys came together with their time,
skills, energy and finances to bring the 6000
square metre project to reality.
The Astro Turf whose construction took just
under a year from start to finish will be
accredited by the International Hockey
Federation (FIH) after various tests which will
make our turf one of only two facilities in the
country to have this accreditation, the other
being at Khumalo Hockey Stadium in Bulawayo.
Having this accreditation will allow us to host wider range of technical competencies on a flat,
international hockey fixtures of the highest quick surface as well as add more of a tactical
calibre. Who knows, maybe hosting an African proficiency to their game. The turf uses much
Olympic Qualifier Tournament (Africa Cup) could less water than watering a grass field and so aids
be on the cards for the future! in conservation of water when water is scarce.
At St John’s College, we are passionate about If you’re interested in using the facility please
all sports and so do our best to provide world email:
class facilities, not only to our students, but to turf@stjohns.co.zw
the sporting community at large. The facility is
great for spectators and also from a technical
Images provided by Chris Fourie
point of view. Players are able to develop a
17 www.ndeipi.co.zwEVENTS What’s Happening in hos�ng the Zimbabwe Cares
Network, a network of charitable
enjoy a beau�ful day out. Numbers Sat 12th – Sun 20th October
National Institute of Allied Arts.
restricted to 100 per day. Booking
Harare? organisations within the community,
selling food, drinks and kites,
fundraising and raising awareness
essen�al. Call Robyn 0778025742
or Robyn@o�hetrack.co.zw
Exhibition Visual Arts/Literary
Festivals, Best artwork and literary
entries submi�ed by students from
Fri 13th - Sat 28th September by laser beams. If we are unfortunate garden shows in Africa, with over Sunday 6th October pre-school to Form 6 at Jubilee
Reps Theatre, Macbeth, “A brave and we are clouded out, then a 100 exhibitors and over 20 show for their various causes. Other Zimbabwe Orchid Society, mee�ng
Sco�sh general named Macbeth ac�vi�es available, skateboarding, Hall, Hartmann House. 12pm Sat
presenta�on on: “Movements of gardens. Last year 6,500 people usually first Sun of the month
receives a prophecy from a trio inflatables, yoga and medita�on, 12th to 4pm & daily from Sun 13th
Heavenly Bodies” will take place, came through the gates, with at Mukuvisi Woodlands form
of witches that one day he will canoeing and fishing, quad bikes, – Sun 20th 9am – 4pm. Free entry.
contact Tony Alegria on 0772 438697 visitors from afar afield as Zambia, 09:30am for 10:00am. Contact
become King of Scotland.” archery and more. Various ar�sts, a Enquiries : 024 2702989 Cell:
or tonyalegria47@gmail.com for Botswana and South Africa George�e 0772 886707,
024 2 335850 / 024 2 336706 great marimba band and 0778 457773 niaa@yoafrica.com
more informa�on. travelling especially to see the je�ygon@pmearth.net
unplugged guitarists and singers.
Thursday 19th Septmember show. Sunday 13th October
Saturday 21st September Bring a camping chair, your family Sunday 6th October Harare Garden Club, mee�ng
Combined Senior Schools Concert EatOut Music Feast & CEO EatOut Fri 27 - Mon 30th September WEZ Monthly Eco Fair, first Sun
and friends and a smile to share. second Sun of month at 2pm,visits
2019, Hosted by St John’s College, Event 2019, 06:00 am to 11:00 pm Shoko Festival (Good Vibes Only) of the month at the WEZ Go Wild
this popular pla�orm for young and talks. Venues change, confirm
Hellenic Cultural Centre, 154 Chapman Venues tba.Shoko Fes�val is one Shop, Mukuvisi Woodlands from
musical talent will involve a number of Zimbabwe’s most popular and
October with Tawny 0242 498698 or
Road, Harare Eastlea, Mashonaland 8am-2pm.Contact: 0242 747859,
of leading schools. 6pm, St John’s Chairlady 0772 630115.
East, Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. longest running urban culture event. Tuesday 1st October 0772 36429, mashshop@utande.co.zw.
College. Tickets on sale in third FOOD, MUSIC, DANCE, FUN all for Over the years, the fes�val has Fun quiz night, Quiz evening at The
Tuesday 8th October Tuesday 15th October
term from all schools taking part. the purpose of lending a helping provided a pla�orm for musicians, Mustard Seed, 27 Ridgeway South, Tatagura Garden Club, meet third
Highlands. Arrivals from 6.15 for Highlands Garden Group, meet
hand to the homeless members in comedians and spoken word ar�sts Tues of the month at 2.30pm.
Friday 20th September to perform. The fes�val also hosts a prompt 6.45pm start. No entry second Tues of the month at the
Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit our society!! Contact Morag 0772238807,
fee. Food and drinks available from Lamenier Club, 4 Ridgeway North
2019 fund-raising golf day in free conferences, workshops and morag@zol.co.zw
Saturday 21st September the restaurant (byo alcohol). Bring 9:30am. Contact Gail 0242 497730.
Harare. Organised by Africa Albida panels. Shoko Fes�val is a produc�on
Hello Summer Craft Fair, 9am to Tuesday 15th October
Tourism Group and aimed at of Magamba Network. a team or come along and join up Wednesday 9th October
4pm Vainona High School, Alpes
with a team. The accent is on fun, Avondale Floral Group, mee�ng Mashonaland Photographic Society,
raising funds for this much needed Rd, Vainona Bdale, Hre. Jewellery, Saturday 28th September meets on third Tues every month
and all ages welcome. Booking every second Wed of the month at
unit. Borrowdale Brooke Golf handcra�ed goods from local Soroptimist Harare Club, Business at 5.30pm, SMS 0783 138150 with
essen�al: call or Whatsapp 2:00pm for 2:30 at Old Georgians
Course. Diarise now. More ar�sts, clothing, one of a kind gi� mee�ngs on the fourth Sat of the the word ‘MPS’, your name, email
0785 300144. Quiz host Julie Sports Club. Contact Suraiyya
informa�on from Nomusa Chiwota, sets, unique decor & furnishings, month; venues to be advised. address and they will reply.
Barnes. This edi�on of the quiz will avondalefloralgroup@gmail.com.
call (024) 2885700 or email bedding, wood, metal work, Contact Shirley 0242 333026,
golf@africaalbida.co.zw be hosted in Pamugo� restaurant Tuesday 15th October
cosme�cs, ethnic fabrics, baby and 0777781524.
adjacent to The Mustard Seed. Sat 12th - Sun 13th October
PHOENIX CHOIR, presents “Memories Association of Complementary
childrens’ wear and many more.
Friday 20th September Saturday 28th September of Yesteryear”. Sat. St Georges at Health Practitioners Talk, (ACHP)
Astronomy Evening at Mukuvisi Zimbabwe Bodybuilding and Friday 4th October
Sat 21 - Sun 22nd September Jacaranda Music Festival 2019, 3pm Tickets ZW$80, pensioners third Tues of month, Highlands Sports
Woodlands, We plan to hold the The Annual Garden Show (TAGS) Fitness Championships, 6am to Club 7pm. Talks on holis�c/alterna�ve
5pm to Sat Oct 05 2019 at 12:00 ZW$60. Sun. Chapman G.C 11:30
presenta�on near to the viewing 2019, will be the 6th year of our 9pm 7 Arts Theatre, Avondale, therapies, Jane achpzim@gmail.com.
am Hellenic Cultural Centre, 154 for 12 with lunch. Price TBC
pla�orm at Mukuvisi Woodlands, own, fantas�c na�onal showcase 263 Harare, Zimbabwe, Harare,
Chapman Road, Harare Eastlea,
hamburgers, hotdogs and cool for the garden and hor�cultural Zimbabwe.
Mashonaland East, The annual
drinks for sale. Bring folding chairs, industries. It is open to the public
Sunday 29th September Jacaranda Music Fes�val is on, now
�pple, a torch and your binoculars! over two days, at Parklands
Kites For Peace 2019, 10am to with two days of great vibes and
Mukuvisi entry fee will apply. Business Venue on Greenhithe Av,
4:30pm Harare Botanical Gardens, the best in music.
Come at 5:00 pm and watch the in Borrowdale. The show provides
In celebra�on of the Interna�onal
animals being fed at the Viewing a pla�orm for landscapers, nurseries Fri 4th - Sat 5th October
Day of Peace we invite you to fly
Pla�orm. Talk will be delivered by and interior product suppliers to “Save the Date”- Rose
kites with us. Enjoy our beau�ful
Peter Morris en�tled “Viewing showcase their products and Remembrance Day, In the Picabella
environment and to meet fellow
the sky” at 6:30pm. Therea�er we services. It is an event that Rose Nursery Rose Garden. 10am
Zimbabweans looking to enjoy a
will be viewing Saturn & Jupiter by provides upli�ment, inspira�on - 2pm in Aid of Charity. High Tea,
stress free day out, flying kites,
telescope or looking at objects of and joy to the public and exhibitors Canapés, Music, Bubbles and Roses
picnicking and enjoying �me with
interest which will be pointed out alike. TAGS is one of the biggest in full Bloom. Book a table and
their loved ones. We will be
September | October 2019 - Issue 113 18 19 www.ndeipi.co.zwSaturday 19th October October 2019 EVENING MEETINGS AT Four by Four Club Zimbabwe Events
Mashonaland Philatelic Society, Saturday 5th October Marlborough AVONDALE SPORTS CLUB: –
mee�ng third Sat of month, in the Vlei walk 7am. Drive to bo�om of 6.00 p.m. September 2019
orchid Society Building, Mukuvisi Princess Margaret Rd off Harare A guard is in a�endance to look Fri 27th & Sat 28th September
Woodlands 9am. Stamp displays, Drive, at bo�om follow road round a�er your vehicle. Cost is $4.00 Marondera Bush Pig
auc�ons, talks, swapping, etc. Mike to le� and look for parked cars in RTGS per person.
Fox 0242 495408, tallyho@mango.zw. small road on right. Thursday 19th September, October 2019
Sat 26th - Sun 27th October
Sunday 6th October, Mukuvisi “Environment, Conserva�on and Ian
Sunday 20th October Woodlands 6.30 am. Turn le� off WatersPreserva�on Awareness
Drive up the Dyke
Model Trains, Glenara Ave
Opera�on Day usually third Sun of Chiremba Rd onto Ford Rd opp Thursday 16th October The Cape
Queensdale Spar, cross over Eagle owl Geoff Lowe For further Motorcross Zimbabwe Events
month, opposite Runniville shops. A
wonderful experience for children, Longford Avenue and bear le� to informa�on contact Innes Louw:- September 2019
from 2.30pm onwards! Petrus reach T junc�on at bo�om, turn innes.louw@ames.co.zw or Venue: Donnybrook Motor Race Track. Gate
0772 388449 or Andre 0772 687380. right onto Blatherwick Rd. Gate hararebirdwalks@gmail.com Charges: Adult-$ZWL 10, Under 12 - Free.
is on le� a�er 200m. Bring snack, PHONE: 0776 190 795 Saturday 21st September, Oval Track Racing
Sunday 20th October drink and payment for car guard. Sunday 22nd September, Kar�ng,
Vintage Classic Car Club of Zimbabwe, Saturday 12 th October, Haka Tree Society of Zimbabwe Sunday 29th September, Motorcross
‘Out & About’ third Sun of the Park 7am. From the traffic circle Events
month outside Pomona Food Court at the Mutare Road/Harare Drive October 2019
between 10am & 12pm. Contact intersec�on con�nue 500m and September 2019 Sunday 6th October, Motorcross,
Bob bmrclubs@gmail.com turn le�, follow the road (770m) Sunday 15th September, Saturday 12th October, Oval Track,
to the Haka sign and boom on the Lake Chivero Bird Sanctuary. Meet Sunday 13th October, Kar�ng & Drag Racing,
Saturday 30th November le�. If entering through the boom 8.45 Prince Edward School Car park. Sunday 20th October, Main Circuit Racing,
Dandaro Christmas Fair, Dandaro Saturday 28th September, Alex Saturday 26th October, Oval Track
Community Centre. Teas available, on Harare Drive (- 17.828473,
31.140253; 1.9 km north of the circle) Park Avenue Walk with Mark Hyde.
proceeds to charity. To book a Meet 29 Harry Pichanick Avenue.
stand phone the office 2870436. make your way to the mee�ng point.
Sunday 13th October, No Ou�ng
Cost for a stand US $20. Home October 2019
Bake, Christmas Bakes, Decora�ons, Sunday 20th October, Monavale Saturday 5th October, 8.30 am
Gi�s, Jams and Preserves. Vlei 6.30am. From Quendon Rd meet car park of Botanical
turn le� into Lyndhurst Rd, a�er Gardens.
right hand bend take first le� then Sunday 20th October, 9.30am
Birdlife Zimbabwe Events
second right to B S Leon roundabout. meet car park of Botanical
September 2019 Take second exit onto Fenella Drive Gardens.
Saturday 14th September, and con�nue to end of tar. Saturday 26th October, Haka Game
Umwinsidale (Ali McDonald) 7am. Sunday 27th October, Bindura (T.B.A.) park 2.30.
Meet at Cabs, Northridge Close 6.30 am. Meet at Cabs, Northridge Close
Sunday 15th September, Monavale
Vlei walk 6.30 a.m.From Quendon
Rd turn le� into Lyndhurst Rd, a�er
right hand bend take first le� then
second right to B S Leon roundabout.
Take second exit onto Fenella Drive
and con�nue to end of tar.
Sunday 22nd September Lanark
Farm (Irvines) 6.30 a.m.Meet at
Prince Edward School. N.B. Most
Urban walks are approx 2 and a
half hours and are completed by
10am.
September | October 2019 - Issue 113 20 21 www.ndeipi.co.zwThe Annual Garden Show Regular Activities
Club. Strictly Bookings on 04-884126/ 0773260677
By Lindsay Charters Animal Welfare /0737583243/ 0772436366. FB & Instagram: Eves
Fitness Studios and Twitter: EvesFitnessStudiosZW
TAGS 2019 is going to be packed with lots of fun FRIEND ANIMAL FOUNDATION, Please donate
activities and lots to see for the whole family. and help keep the kennels open. 7 Kirkman Rd, PILATES, Mandy de Chassart, Professional Private
Tynwald 077 342 9152, 0242 000607, 0242 930 442, and Group sessions. 9 Crinnis Rd, Ballantyne Park.
Things to see: friendanimalfoundationzim@gmail.com, Personalised care and instruction. Improve your
- The TAGS Design competition is always hotly friendfoundation.wixsite.com/fafzim posture, flexibility and mobility, plus tone and
contested. Make sure you visit the strengthen your entire body whilst energising your
award-winning show gardens that never cease HARARE SPCA, mind. Mandy de Chassart, 0778 957643.
to impress. Get involved and help keep us alive. Visit our website:
- Massive plant sale with lots of special, http://www.spca.org.zw/pages/getinvolved.html ZUMBA, Classes at Elina Academy (next to Haddon
collectible specimens available. to find out how you can play your part. Drop by Motors) at Eastlea Shops. Mon, Tue, Thur at 5.30pm.
- Lots of interior-exterior home décor products Harare SPCA on 2 Airport Road, Cnr Cranborne Zororo Nhira 0773047087, znhira5@gmail.com
and furniture to compliment your garden. Avenue, Hatfield. Telephone: 0712 211900,
The Annual Garden Show (TAGS) 2019 will be the 0242 576356/7, 0242 581347
6th year of our own, fantastic national showcase Things to do:
for the garden and horticultural industries. It is Support Groups
- The Sawpower Stage will be hosting a line-up
open to the public over two days, on the 21st- of exciting talks and demonstrations on Clubs ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Anne 0712 212424.
22nd September at Parklands Business Venue water-wise sustainable gardening, including 7 Iverness Rd, Eastlea. Mon, Wed 5:30pm, Sat
on Greenhithe Lane, in Borrowdale. The show tricks for keeping your garden looking great KIMURA SHUKOKAI INTERNATIONAL KARATE,
10:30am, Sun 4:00pm. Mary Magdalene Church, opp
provides a platform for landscapers, nurseries without electricity and watering. Wolverines Cubs (ages 3-8 years) at Vanilla Moon,
Avondale Police Station, King George Rd, Tue, Thur,
and interior product suppliers to showcase their - The Samrec Potting Workshop will be giving 8 Seagrave road, Mt Pleasant. Every Monday and
Fri, Sat 5:30pm. Scout Hall, Queen Elizabeth Rd, Tue
products and services. It is an event that provides demonstrations on how to correctly pot up your Wednesday afternoons, 3-5pm. Wolverines dojo
5:30pm. Holy Trinity Church, Renfrew Rd, Eastlea,
upliftment, inspiration and joy to the public and plants and lots of tips and tricks for maintaining (ages 8 and above including adults) at Studio 14, 14
Thur 5:30pm. Salvation Army, Braeside, Fri 9:00am.
exhibitors alike. TAGS is one of the biggest different types of pot plants. Epping road, Mt Pleasant. Every Tuesday and Thursday
Athol Evans, Chiremba Rd, Sat 8:30am
garden shows in Africa, with over 100 exhibitors - The Ginger Tree glass house will be giving evening 5.30-7pm. Contact Sensei Ashley-Kate on,
and over 20 show gardens. Last year 6,500 demonstrations on home décor and chalk paint 0772 133002 or email chikwenya.cat@gmail.com. MENTAL WELLNESS GROUPS - Safe & Honest
people came through the gates, with visitors as well as how to make your own birdbaths. hosted by Sage ReStorative Health. TAKING OFF
from afar afield as Zambia, Botswana and South SHEEPDOG TRAINING, Border Collie or herding THE VEIL - WOMEN’s ROUNDTABLE TALK - Sat.,
- Flower arranging, drip irrigation, Grow It
Africa travelling especially to see the show. dogs? If you need some help with your stock, or Sept. 21st, 12:30pm for 1:00pm, Theme: Nurturing
Yourself composting demonstrations and so
would like to try out the growing sport of sheepdog & Navigating Mother-Daughter Relationships and
much more will be running from various stands.
At its inception, TAGS was established to give trials, please contact us! New members always October 12th - Women We’re Becoming. Meets
- The Driptech Rugby Zone will be showing all
a boost to the garden industry and to provide welcome. From 3pm Tuesday and Thursday 8am. every 2nd Saturday of month @12:30pm. Donation:
the world cup rugby games on a BIG screen with
scope for new business development. The show Rose 0712 208590, rosevdr@gmail.com $20wzl (includes 1 drink). Merchant Code: 210386
a full bar service and great food.
has included a mentorship program over the Call: 0719253769. TAKING OFF THE MASK - MEN’S
past few years, where industry experts have Come for the gardens, stay for the food ROUNDTABLE TALK - Sept 28th 1:30pm for 2:00pm
donated their time and expertise to help guide The Garfunkels Foodie Market will be packed Equine - Sept Theme: Effects of Alcoholism. October
new businesses as they get established. That with delicious foodie treats from cakes, pizza, 26th. Meets last Saturday of the month. Donation:
program is being formalized as the TAGS School Indian curries and stir fries to the Wholefood BELLA VISTA RIDING SCHOOL, Horse riding $15zwl Merchant code:210385 Call 0777850597/
of Landscape Design, which opens in September Pantry’s grain and dairy-free treats, to be lessons beginner to advanced. Tash 0772390661, 0719253769 FB:TOTMZW. Both groups Meet at 15
this year. The TAGS School of Landscape Design enjoyed in the shade with your favourite GnT, or bellavistaridingschool7@gmail.com. York Ave, Crn Victoria in Newlands. info@sagehw.
will train up a new generation of Landscape a glass of wine from the Mr Chando Bar. As you com FB/IG:sagerhealth, Twitter:@DrNyarai
designers, with input from a selection of walk around the show, pop into the Rooney’s
well-known landscapers, cultivators, nursery Chill Zone for a gourmet ice lolly and glass of Exercise & Fitness RELAXATION CLASSES, at the Harare Cancer
experts and marketing gurus. It will be based homemade lemonade. Put the dates in your Centre, 60 Livingstone Ave, 11-12pm Wednesday and
at Hennings Nursery at Food Lovers Market, diary now to make sure you don’t miss out DAILY GROUP FITNESS CLASSES @ EVES Friday. 0242 707444, 705522,
Greendale and in the coming months, students and come and support our local industry and FITNESS STUDIOS, three locations, ZB Sports Club, cancer@iwayafrica.co.zw
will be building show gardens there that artisans. Vainona, Standard Chartered Sports Club, Marlbor-
the public will be able to come and draw ough and Ladies Only Classes @ FBC Old Hararians
inspiration from. Image provided by Lindsay Charters Sports Club in Milton Park and 8am at Zb Sports
September | October 2019 - Issue 113 22 23 www.ndeipi.co.zwAstronomy Evening at Kites for Peace in Zimbabwe
Mukuvisi Woodlands By Suraiya Essof
Each year, the International Day of Peace is
observed around the world on the 21st of
Kites for Peace inspires our community to be
aware of the importance of peace, to appreciate
By Tony Algeria September and was acknowledged by over 1.5 the beauty and serenity of our environment and
billion people in 2018. The UN General Assembly to promote kindness and compassion. We hope
Friday 20th has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening to inspire inner peace, peace in our homes and
September 2019 the ideals of peace, both within and among all our schools and communities.
nations and people. It is a day of global unity
In May 2018 we held and intercultural cooperation. Kites for Peace has We believe that joy and peace should be free,
the third astronomy been a partner of the Peace One Day’s coalition so our events are always minimally priced to
evening, run by the for Peace since 2014 and hosts an annual Kite cover event running costs and venue, and offer
Astronomy Society of Festival as part of a global movement and series no commercial purpose. All stalls at our event are
Harare, at Mukuvisi of events for peace on Peace Day. strictly by or in support of the charities. Activities
Woodlands. This event at Kites for Peace promote healthy living for the
was a fundraiser for the In these troubling times, there is now a need mind and body. We are apolitical, and not
Woodlands, and it was more than ever to find pockets of joy and affiliated to any one religion.
pleasing to have such happiness. To find peace amidst the chaos. Our
an excellent turnout. event aims to do just that by offering a stress-free We hope to continue with kite flying as an
One of the complaints zone, where people can get out into our beautiful affordable and easily accessible sport for
received was that environment and engage in wholesome activities everyone. And to be able to inspire peace, hope
there weren’t enough with their loved ones. Besides Kite flying, we have and joy while they do so, is our aim!
telescopes – a situation many other activities and entertainment at the
I cannot see changing Stars galore on a clear night festival. This year we are introducing “Kicks for This years event will be on Sunday 29th
soon. To make any Peace”, which is a sport initiative where we will September from 10am to 4.30pm at the Harare
real difference, at least 20 telescopes would be Once again, we plan to hold the presentation
have friendly soccer matches for all ages. Botanical Gardens.
needed as it takes up to one minute to show one under the stars near to the viewing platform - in
Skateboarding, kite making workshops and
object to one person. This is due to the fact that the same location as we did last year. Mukuvisi
children’s craft activities, scrabble, yoga, Zumba, Get in touch: kitesforpeacezim@gmail.com or
a telescope has a very narrow field of view of the Woodlands will once again have hamburgers and
poetry are other activities to participate in. There 0772379308
sky and because of the rotation of the Earth, the hotdogs for sale as well as cool drinks - bring
will also be various unplugged live musicians on
telescope has to be realigned often. We did the your own folding chairs, tipple, a torch and your
guitars, marimbas and drums, and performers Our Peace Pledge:
best we could by showing everybody something binoculars! Mukuvisi entry fee will apply. Come
including acrobats and dancers. Food, drink and Respect all life,
spectacular thus all telescopes were focused on at 5:00 pm and watch the animals being fed at
kites will be available in support of charities, and Reject violence
Jupiter. However with the use of Laser beams, we the Viewing Platform whilst enjoying a bite to eat
there will be a great selection to choose from to Forgive ourselves and others
were able to point out Constellations and other and a drink!
suit all tastes and diets. Promote goodwill
objects of interest to many people at the same
Uplift others and help them
time – a pair of binoculars is a must to view the This year’s talk will be delivered by Peter Morris
We are committed to the UN’s “Sustainable Listen to understand
open and globular clusters. entitled “Viewing the sky” which will be taking
Development Goals which we believe are building Preserve the planet and all life
place at 6:30pm. Thereafter we will be viewing
blocks for peace. These goals aim to end poverty, Image provided by Journey ZW
The same sky and constellations are to be seen Saturn & Jupiter by telescope or looking at
protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.
every May with the only changes being the objects of interest which will be pointed out by
We are thus in touch and engaged with over
positioning of the planets. This year, we have laser beams. If we are unfortunate and we are
120 local community charitable organisations
decided to look at different Constellations by clouded out, then we have a backup plan. This
through our ‘’Zimbabwe Cares Network’’, each of
having the fourth astronomy evening in a different will be a presentation on: “Movements of
which are actively working towards these goals.
month. Thus we have selected Friday 20th Heavenly Bodies”.
They cover a wide range of issues: Education,
September 2019 as the next viewing evening
Children’s causes, Women empowerment, Youth
during which time the Southern Cross will be If you have any questions regarding this event
engagement, Cancer support, Medical outreach,
visible and everyone can be shown how to use or the Astronomical Society of Harare, kindly
Disabled community support, Special needs
the cross to find the South Pole. The only visible contact Tony Alegria on 0772 438 697 or
upliftment, Psychosocial support, Vulnerable
planets will be Saturn and Jupiter - Jupiter’s four tonyalegria47@gmail.com
community assistance, Elderly people care,
outer moons are visible with X10 binoculars.
Images provided by Tony Algeria Animal welfare and Environmental concerns.
September | October 2019 - Issue 113 24 25 www.ndeipi.co.zwFOOD & DRINK Selecting Wine things, but remember what you are buying
-wine- and more often than not, you will discard
the packaging after consuming it.
your own country and try some local wine. Do
not go on hearsay; remember that palates differ.
Check out the big retail shops and check out the
By Taps Shinya boutiques. Note the difference in product
availability as well as price and the storage
Why do we drink wine? Well, first because it is a wine enthusiast because they taste a lot of wine, VINTAGE conditions.
pleasant beverage. When consumed something the average consumer doesn’t. The Quite a few people still believe that the older a
responsibly, it is also healthy. It contains alcohol bottom line is it’s about your palate and not wine is the better. As you will no doubt Have all these factors in mind when selecting
which helps improve our mood and it pairs very theirs, it’s about your stock, your dining discover, this is often false. In fact, more than wine. Keep it simple and ask questions. At the
well with food completing the dining experience. experience and your spending power. So go out 95% of wine is made for immediate beginning, buy one or two bottles at a time for
Wine brings us together and helps us to create there and taste for your palate. To the consumption. As a wine enthusiast, it is tasting, then if you have the right storage
and celebrate moments. For some it’s not about recommendations of critics you may add the important for you to know as much as you can conditions, you can increase your quantities.
drinking, but about collecting and making an winemakers’ tasting notes. This is detailed about a wine if you want to buy one that is Be aware that your palate develops as you
investment. In order to select wine one must information about the wine, including the aged or if you want to cellar it for long periods discover better wine and that every wine lover
be open to different choices, take the advice vineyard, the harvest, the winemaking process, of time. By aged, I mean any wine older than 5 makes purchasing mistakes along the way.
of critics and writers to some extent, while also ageing, bottling and the lab analysis of the wine. years. The vintage is the year on the label and it Sometimes it’s a bad recommendation,
considering the price and vintage. This information is very handy and becomes indicates the year of harvest of the grapes that sometimes we fall prey to critics, sometimes
very fascinating when you now compare the made the wine. It can be quite technical. You excellent marketing gets us. That is ok. It’s part
OPENING YOURSELF TO THE MULTITUDES OF same wine across various vintages. will eventually learn what is referred to as the of the journey of discovering our palate. At the
CHOICES terroir, a French term referring to a combination end of the day, your palate is king and should
Open yourself up to the wine experience by PRICE AND PERCEPTION of elements contributing to the makeup of the determine where you spend your money.
tasting as much as you can. Remember, it’s It’s a fact that most people believe that wine final product. This includes, the soil make up,
about the journey of discovery. Do not be tastes better if they know that it is more vineyard site profile as well as micro and meso Until next time, stay fine like fine wine.
hasty in writing off a style or a varietal. Try it expensive. This affects just about everybody. The climates. It also refers to the farmers and their
several times and try it from different regions truth is however that not all expensive wine is farming methods and techniques. All of that taps@thepalateportfolio.com or
before reaching your conclusion. With so many good and not all inexpensive wine is bad. As an combined with the winemaker’s touch +263717702233.
different options it would be sadly short sighted enthusiast what should concern you is the contribute towards the vintage and whether it is
if one were so stuck on only one of the varietals. contents of the bottle and not the hype, the a keeper or not. Did it rain too much? Was it too Images provided by Taps Shinya
Chardonnay for example. Italy is probably the bottle itself, its label or the closure. Everything hot or too cold? These are questions that will
excite you as you learn more about how your Product in a wine boutique
country with the most diverse number of white boils down to you knowing the taste of the wine
indigenous varietals one could taste. These and this takes you back to your journey of favourite wine was made. Given that
are made in all sorts of styles offering so much discovery. You work hard for your money, be information, you will realise that different
character. Why would I prevent myself from sure to spend it well. We all want nice looking vintages will not always taste the same. It is
discovering the finesse of a Carricante based totally normal for you to fall in love with one
Etna Bianco? This is just one example of a white Nosing a full bodied Italian blend called Amarone vintage and not so much with the subsequent
varietal that I know most Chardonnay lovers one. This is why it is important to have a range
would also fall in love with if they only gave it a of Chardonnays to pick from, in case things
chance. change. Also keep in mind that certain styles of
wine, such as Noble Rot, will have periods where
WINEMAKERS, CRITICS AND WINE WRITERS they do not have a vintage as conditions may
As odd as this may be coming from me, my not be right to make that wine that year.
advice here is that in the end, your wine
experience is about your palate and where it MAKING A CHOICE
finds its pleasure. You want to drink what you The most difficult thing for the beginner and for
enjoy and not necessarily what an expert says a lot of enthusiasts is figuring out where to start.
you should. Do not be fooled into believing that There are several retail outlets and a few
a wine given a high score by critics will please specialised wine boutiques offering a reasonable
your palate. Take those scores as guidelines and choice of wine. Generally, the boutiques offer
use them to research and discover. We certainly a more meaningful choice as they select by
don’t want to be forced to seek the same wine tasting the wine as opposed to price point. Their
and then to pay too much money for it. This, by advantage is also the availability of an expert to
no means intends to discredit critics and writers. guide you through your purchasing experience.
They are often a very valuable resource for the It is also a good idea to know what is brewing in
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EATING OUT IN HARARE The Village Greek DeMoyo Café
The Q Bar Park View Brasserie
Greek, Shop 3, New Block, Corner Fife Ave and Leopold 26 Connaught Rd, Avondale, Monomotapa Hotel, 54
UP-MARKET Chop Chop Kirytan Grill Pizzazz Pizza Sam Levy’s Village, Borrowdale, Takawira, 0712 980636 0776 754305
Brazilian Steakhouse, 256 Chicken Grill, Corner 19 Fernleigh Rd, Pomona, Park Lane, CBD, (024) 2 704501-9
Alo Alo Herbert Chitepo/Fi�h St, CBD 077 2156667
Woodholme & Golden Stairs 0784 618680 - 2 & Shop 4, Dragons Den, Old The Palms Restaurant
10 Forest Row, Arundel 0776 300967, 086 77160879 Pariah State
Wine/Cocktail Lounge, Shop 7 Georgians Sports Club
Rd, 078 6548235 Greystone Park Shopping Bronte Hotel, 132 Baines Ave,
Village, Mount Pleasant Centre, 0777 781583,
Wing Wah Interna�onal
Chinese, 84 Glenara Ave, Riverside Walk, Avondale, 177 The Chase, Groombridge CBD, (024) 2 707522-7
(024) 2 369198, 0773 265932/3 Coimbra Kwamurongo 0777 800663, 0777 800651 Highlands, 0773 967999,
Portuguese, 61 Selous Ave, Traditional Cuisine 0772 279051 & Wine Bar, Grill 0776 178738, 0772 279051
0867 7101706 Pavilion
Amanzi CBD, (024) 2 700237 9 Normandy Rd, 0775 838118 Pogos & Coffee Shop, 1 Pomona Meikles Hotel, Cnr 3rd St &
158 Enterprise Rd, Pizza & Chicken, 1 & 2 Shopping Centre, Pomona Flat Dog Diner Jason Moyo Ave, CBD,
Highlands (024) 2 480883, The Fuzion Palace L’Escargot Kamfinsa Shopping Centre, You Real 086-77103644, 0772 279051 5 Harrow Rd, Msasa (024) 2 250551-5, (024) 2 251705
Japanese, Shop 13 & 14, (024) 2 498409, 0772 773983
(024) 2 497768, 0772 336224 Indian/Pakistani, Grills, French, Courteney Hotel, Greendale, 08644 122566,
Woodfired pizza & Western CBD, 0772 730941 (024) 2 495799
New Block, Sam Levy’s Village, Tamasha The Place
Fishmonger (certified Halaal), 71 Glenara Borrowdale, 0772 123 456 Dining & Lounge Bar, 2 Gaby’s Cnr 2nd St & J Nyerere Ave,
Travel Plaza, J. Chinamano CBD, 0779 449210
50 East Rd, Belgravia, Rd, Highlands (024) 2 442528, Li�le Eataly Restaurant The Pointe Aberdeen Rd, Avondale,
Mazowe St, (024) 2 700094,
(024) 2 308164, (024) 2 302285 0772 305076, 0718 763880 Italian, 11 Churchill Ave, Portuguese, 3rd St, CBD Wonderful Restaurant 0772 857929
Alex park, +263 8677177349, (024) 2 734240, 0712 753129 Chinese, 85 Churchill Ave, 0779 579799 Tiffany’s
Highlands, 0783 533333, Jameson Hotel, 21 Samora
La Fontaine Garwe Restaurant 0776 745727 The Space The Gallery Café Machel Ave/Park St CBD,
Meikles Hotel, CBD, Traditional Cuisine, 18637, Queen Makeda 0779 520000 Resto-Lounge, 3 Tyward Close,
29 College Road, New (024) 2 774106
(024) 2 250551-5, (024) 2 251705, Donald McDonald Rd/Nigel Li�le Fontana Ethiopian Cuisine, 3 Lanark Ballantyne Park, 0782 445566,
Alexandra Park, 0772 402910
Ethiopian & Italian, 74 Cork
(024) 2 707721-9 Philip Ave, Eastlea
0779 492012, (024) 2 778566 Rd, Avondale, 0783 574804
Rd, Belgravia 0773 045001 PUBS & BARS 0776 187903
Vali’s
Garfunkels Grill Shop 10, Kensington Shops,
Victoria 22 RocoMamas Aquarium Bar Tin Roof Kensington, (024) 2 706857,
22 Victoria Dr, Newlands, Gava’s Market Cafe Restaurant Burger Restaurant, Village Wine & Cocktail Lounge, Bucket Bar & Bistro, 1 Lewisam Sam Levy’s Village, Borrowdale,
Food Lover’s Market, Sam Monomotapa Hotel, 54 0772 234049 (024) 2 794948,
(024) 2 776429, 0733 464646 Traditional Cuisine, Belgravia Walk, Borrowdale, 0731 111805 Shopping Centre, Highlands
Sports Club, 2nd Street Ext, Levy’s Village, Borrowdale, Park Lane, CBD, (024) 2 704501-9 (024) 2 495874, 0778 218990, Vumba
(024) 2 853045-7 ext 13 Sabai Thai Gazebo
SPECIALITY Belgravia, 0772 381863
Cnr Rolf Ave/Stokesay Cl, Bar Rouge
0772 317319 Buffet, Monomotapa Hotel,
Holiday Inn Harare, Corner
Samora Machel Avenue &
Mojo’s 54 Park Lane, CBD, (024) 2 704501
Aroma Caffé Golden Peacock Ballantyne Park, Cocktail Bar, Africom Shop Wyrd Fi�h Street, (024) 2 795612/9
Italian, 167 Enterprise Road, Chinese & Western Dishes South American, 10 East Rd, 0776 743775, (024) 2 852695 45-46, Long Cheng Plaza, Champagne & Whiskey Bar,
89 Kingsmead Rd, Borrowdale Belgravia, (024) 2 705993, Belvedere, 086 44119123 164 Enterprise Rd, Chisipite, Harvest Garden Wild Geese Lodge
Chisipite, (024) 2 480 904, Rainbow Towers, 1 Pennefather
0775 909588 (024) 2 761639 Shangri La 078 371 6067 2 Buckland Lane, Teviotdale
0772 235 693 Ave, CBD, (024) 2 772633
Chinese, 155 Enterprise Rd, Centurion (024) 2 2917977, 0772 145103
Monos Restaurant Pub/Grill, Harare Sports Club,
The Avon Gouveia’s Chisipite, (024) 2 443263/4,
Portuguese Cuisine, 31 Monomotapa Hotel, CBD, 0733-415857 CBD, 0773 784924 FAMILY & Imba Matombo
Traditional Cuisine, 18d
Anthony Ave Msasa, (024) 2 704501-9 (Sat din only) GENERAL
Albert Glen Close, Glen Lorne, CAFÉS &
Lonsdale Rd, Avondale
(024) 2 487654, (024) 2 447059, Sitar Restaurant Chez Zandi 0774 514235
COFFEE SHOPS
0779 736171, 0774 750824
0712 624601 New China Garden Indian, 2 Cecil Rhodes Dr,
Bistro/Wine Bar, 328 Herbert
RESTAURANTS Kombahari
163 Long Cheng Plaza, Newlands, (024) 2 746215,
Chitepo Ave, CBD, 0778 952992
Arnaldos Bell’s Coffee Shop
Cardamom Rainbow Towers, 1 Pennefather Willowmead Junc�on, Rolf
Indian, Sam Levy’s Village, Great Wall Belvedere, 0773 731695, 0712 616562 Explorer’s Bar 7 Bessemer Road,
Ave, CBD, (024) 2 772633 Valley, (024) 2 850294
Chinese, 94 East Rd, 0772 613888 Meikles Hotel, Cnr 3rd St & Jason Graniteside, (024) 2 773877
Borrowdale, 0718 791635 0777 884859
Belgravia, 0712 616 282, Spice Lounge Moyo Ave, CBD, (024) 2 707721 Mugg & Bean
Casa Mia (024) 2 334149 Ocean Basket Indian, Pub, 23 Lezard Ave, The Bistro New Block, Sam Levy’s Village Bo�om Drawer
Seafood, Shop 3, Sam Levy’s Mount Pleasant, Gazebo 197 Enterprise Road, Chisipite
Pizzeria, Cnr King George & Borrowdale, 0771 045020, 14 Maasdorp Ave, Belgravia
Aberdeen Rd, Avondale Hometown Village, Borrowdale 0779 581000, 0867 7104745 Cocktail Bar, Rainbow (024) 2 442532, 0779878548
(024) 2 852043 0772 235566, (024) 2 745679
(024) 2 332044, 0732 272642 Coffeehouse & BBQ
(024) 2 852189 Towers, 1 Pennefather Ave,
American, 21 Edinburgh Rd, St Elmo’s CBD, (024) 2 772633/9 ext 4469 Café Afrique The Mustard Seed Brentos
Chang Thai Borrowdale, 0773 601611 Organikks Pizza, 86 East Rd, Avondale Cresta Oasis Hotel, CBD, 27 Ridgeway South, Highlands, 16 Greendale Ave, Greendale
Thai, 83 Churchill Ave East, 1 Dacomb Drive, Chisipite (024) 2 334980-3 (closed The Horsebox Bar (024) 2 790861- 4 (024) 2 498138/9, 0772 572620 (024) 2 497504
Hong Kong 0782 785000, 0782 784999 on tuesdays) & Sam Levy’s 1 Hurworth Road, Highlands,
Gunhill, (024) 2 783054,
Restaurant (Wed - Sat evenings open) Village, Borrowdale 0774 111452 Corky’s Pub & Grill
0773 222276, 0779 763666
43 Churchill Ave, Alex Park (024) 2 886957-9 Ballantyne Park Shopping KEY:
Chicken Basket 0778 914555, 0771 564029 PanAfrika Restaurant Harpers Pub Centre, Wellburn Drive, Open Every Day Closed Every Eve
110 Norfolk Rd, Mount Traditional Cuisine, 4 Deary Taj Restaurant Food, Wine & Cocktail 0785 663194 Closed SUN Closed SUN Eve
Pleasant, 0772 781555, Ave, Belgravia, 0773 360893, Indian, 157 Borrowdale Rd, Lounge, Holiday Inn Harare, Closed MON Closed MON Eve
The Jam Tree Corner Samora Machel
0783 137919, 0772 426768 Pub Food & Restaurant, 40 0772 322168
Gunhill, 0732 110222/333 Cha�ers Closed TUE WIFI Available
Avenue & Fi�h Street, Cresta Lodge, Samora Machel Closed SAT
Bargate Rd, Mount Pleasant
China Restaurant Paula’s Place Tinkabell Restaurant (024) 2 795612/9 Ave, Mutare Rd. (024) 2 487006-8
0775 169842, 0778 082360 Portuguese, 314 Samora Portuguese, 4 Upton Rd,
17 Rowland Sq, Milton Park,
0772 613888, 0773 195986 Machel Ave, (024) 2 497950, Ardbennie, (024) 2 664745,
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