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RETRACTABLE TRELLIS SYSTEMS OFFER STRONG, STYLISH SECURITY WITHOUT BLOCKING LIGHT OR AIRFLOW
Durable trellis systems are gaining attention as a way for homeowners and business operators to protect doors and windows without giving up natural light or fresh air. The idea is simple: keep what matters most safe, while keeping the space open and comfortable. Security that does not close you in For many property owners, security…
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CRYSTAL RUBBERIZED ROOF SEALER NOW AVAILABLE IN ZIMBABWE
Crystal Rubberized Paint is a premium roof sealer for property owners looking for lasting protection against leaks and weather damage. Currently available in 20-litre pails, it comes with an 8-10 year guarantee. Built to keep water out Crystal is a waterproof, flexible and durable rubberized paint. It forms a seamless barrier over the roof surface that…
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ZIMBABWE COLLEGE OF FORESTRY BUILDS INNOVATION HUB TO DRIVE RESEARCH
The Zimbabwe College of Forestry in Mutare is building an Innovation Hub, a move aimed at turning research and ideas into practical solutions for forestry, land use and forest products. The Hub is currently under construction. Once complete, it will serve as a physical space for applied innovation, bringing together researchers, students, industry players, entrepreneurs…
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RK FUELS OPENS NEW GREENFIELDS STATION
RK Fuels has opened a new service station in Greenfields, Harare, and is inviting motorists to mark the occasion with a Fizz Pop Friday promotion on 23 October. The company announced the opening on its social media channels under the banner “GREENFIELDS: Now Open,” describing it as a new site alert for customers in the…
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AFRICA GREEN BUILDING SUMMIT 2026 LINES UP SPEAKERS ON CLIMATE-RESILIENT BUILDING AND BEYOND
The Green Building Council of Zimbabwe (GBCZ) has announced the speakers for the Africa Green Building Summit 2026, which will bring together leaders in housing policy, green finance, energy, architecture and sustainability. The summit runs from 25 to 27 November 2026 at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare. A line-up of leading voices GBCZ says…
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AFRICONFEX POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 2027
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has postponed the fourth edition of the Africa Infrastructure and Built Environment Conference (AfriConfex) to February 2027. The conference which was originally scheduled for 21 to 23 October 2026, is Africa’s leading platform dedicated to transforming the continent’s infrastructure and built environment. Aligning with regional economic transformation goals,…
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MANAGING URBAN SPRAWL THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Urbanisation is an important driver of economic and social development. However, when urban growth occurs rapidly and without adequate planning, it can place increasing pressure on land, water resources, infrastructure and ecosystems. Urban sprawl, characterised by the outward expansion of settlements in a dispersed or poorly coordinated manner, can intensify these pressures. In Zimbabwe, cities…
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KEEP GRAVEL ROADS SMOOTH: GRADING TIPS FOR ZIMBABWE
From commercial farms and safari lodges to mines and rural communities, gravel roads carry much of Zimbabwe’s daily traffic. Done properly, grading keeps them safe and drivable for far longer, according to South African equipment supplier KH Plant, which has shared a set of Caterpillar-approved maintenance tips. KH Plant notes that gravel roads are a…
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MIXX CEMENT BRINGS MODERN FINISHES TO HOMES, LODGES AND RETAIL SPACES
Walls and floors that flow without a single joint, with the soft texture of natural stone, are fast becoming a favourite among designers and property owners. Mixx Cement, a microcement finish, is offering exactly that look, and its message to builders and homeowners is simple: ordinary spaces can become modern architectural statements. Microcement is a…
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HYDRAFORM: BRINGING THE REVOLUTIONARY DRY-STACK BUILDING SYSTEM
Anyone who has built a house, school or clinic in Africa knows the problems: power that comes and goes, cement that costs too much, and materials that travel a long way to reach the site. Hydraform International says its building system was designed for those conditions rather than adapted to them. “Building in Africa comes…
