Art exhibition in Harare carries a message of hope and resilience Three Zimbabwean artists have collaborated to explore the themes of resilience and humanity in a new art exhibition in Harare. Lin Barrie (fine artist), Johnson Zuze (wire and found-objects … Continued
Life is hectic at the moment (isn’t it always?) but I’ve decided to sit down and take stock of what’s happened on this blog over the past seven years. Writing Great Zimbabwe Guide has been a way for me to … Continued
The 2013 Victoria Falls Marathon took place recently – and if I were the running type, I’d imagine that it would be a pretty magical place to accomplish such a feat. The colours of the bush, the wildlife along the … Continued
I have also published this article on TheSouthAfrican.com here. Living in Oxford means that I sometimes feel disconnected from what’s happening in Zimbabwe – but not this weekend. On Saturday there was a Zimbabwean event happening right here in Oxford, which … Continued
Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) runs from 30 April to 5 May 2013. From the HIFA website: “The HIFA 2013 theme, is “What’s Next…” This year’s theme reflects our feeling in HIFA of positive progress this year. We … Continued
Charismatic, deep-voiced Rob Burrell is the frontman of the soulful Zimbabwean rock band Mann Friday **. He’s doing a special acoustic performance in Harare – not to be missed! Gig info: Friday 11 January | Tristan’s Bar, 14 Aintree Rd, Highlands | Tickets $10 … Continued
Fundraiser Golf Day at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club Play a game of golf and raise funds for the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit. When: Friday 7 Sept 2012 Where: Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club Email : golf@africaalbidatourism.co.zw for more details Food for thought Dance extravaganza … Continued
Well, the Olympics are over, and now I have to find somewhere else to invest my emotions. Here’s a summary of Team Zimbabwe’s performance in the second week of London 2012: Chris Felgate finished 52nd place in the men’s triathlon. … Continued
Watching the Zimbabwean Olympic team has made me feel like an excited parent (although not on the same level as Mr de Clos or Mrs Raisman). I wish I could’ve been at the events in person, waving the flag!
If you’re in Harare during the first week of May, make sure you get to Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA). If you’re NOT in Harare but are at all able to get there for the first week of May … Continued
The Impro Show: 80s aerobics edition 4-9 October 2010 Daily 7pm Reps Theatre Upstairs, Second Street Extension, Harare Tickets: $10 / students and pensioners $5 / discount for HIFA Amigos Contact: 308159 Website: www.theimproshow.com
One Sunday in November, 7 000 people of all ages, races and backgrounds gathered in Harare. 3 000 people met at White City stadium in Bulawayo. Similar meetings took place in Gweru, Masvingo, Hwange and scores of villages around the … Continued
