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Bathroom Tap Trends
It is the simplest and smallest things that make a difference in every room. In the bathroom, the type of taps can really make or break the bathroom composition. There are a number of factors that have to be considered before deciding the style to go for. NUMBER OF HANDLES ne handle: These taps offer
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AnyWay Solutions product in action
We were pleased to feature AnyWay Solutions Natural Soil Stabiliser (ANNS) in issue 6 of Structure and Design. This exciting new product has been used extensively across Africa in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Angola, Kenya, Burkina Faso and South Africa. It has been used throughout the Pacific region into Asia, in the Middle East and in Europe
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SilverStar Mercedes
Structure and Design spoke to Donald Matuku, the founder and CEO of SilverStar Mercedes, situated along Coventry Road, Workington, Harare. Q When and why was SilverStar Mercedes started? A The idea started in my backyard in Houghton Park in 2009. With my training and expertise I realised I could offer customers improved service and make
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DPT’S Tanganda Solar Power Project
THE INSPIRATION FOR DPA (DISTRIBUTED POWER AFRICA) STARTED IN AROUND 2011 TO PROVIDE BACKUP POWER FOR ECONET’S COMMUNICATION TOWERS REDUCING THEIR DEPENDENCE ON ZESA OR GENERATOR POWER SUPPLIES. PARTICULARLY FOR THEIR TOWERS IN MORE REMOTE AREAS DIESEL POWERED GENERATORS WERE EXPENSIVE TO RUN AND CREATED A HOST OF LOGISTICAL CHALLENGES. THEY BEGAN CREATING SOLAR POWERED
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Fun, Fresh And Funky – CIMAS Has New Headquarters In Borrowdale
TOWARDS the end of 2018 CIMAS relocated their headquarters to Borrowdale Office Park, near the Borrowdale Race Course. They had outgrown their in-town headquarters on Jason Moyo Avenue which no longer suited their needs and it was difficult and inconvenient for clients to access their services. The new location has plenty of safe and secure
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Electical Engineering
DURING the last century and a half, electricity has evolved from a scientific curiosity, to a luxury for wealthy people and to a daily necessity in the developed and developing world. Just as water is necessary for survival, electricity is indispensable in daily life. Without electricity, our way of life comes to a grinding halt.
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HAEFELIS COMES TO HARARE
A brand new branch of Haefelis has opened at the recently renovated food court in Chisipite. The new food court was opened to the public on 21st September this year with the official opening being held on 26th September. Chisipite Shopping Centre has recently been undergoing a bit of a well needed upgrade as the
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Beyond Your Most Extravagant Dreams Of Africa
by Michael Nott &BEYOND’s Matetsi Lodge is the newest, trendiest and hippest location for the most discerning world travellers. Not only is it a finalist of the We Are Africa design awards that showcase “the designs changing the look of modern Africa”, but it has also featured in numerous travel guides’ hot lists such as
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Protecting Property Owners: The Role of the Estate Agents Council of Zimbabwe
In an interview with the Structure and Design (S&D) Magazine, Estate Agents Council of Zimbabwe Chairperson Nico Kuipa (NK) said that registered estate agents should be used by property owners to manage their mandates because they promptly submit statements and remit rental procedures to property owners. Additionally, he stated that in accordance with the terms
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The Top 10 Reasons for Tile Fixing Failures
Incorrect or no expansion joints: failure to use the correct expansion joints and tiling over construction joints will make your tiles too rigid, and they will crack during movement or expansion and contraction of the building. Incorrect choice of adhesive. This is one of the most common causes of tile fixing failure that we
