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RUFARO STADIUM UNDERGOES REFURBISHMENT
Text by Martin Chemhere Rufaro stadium renovations have come as a great relief for soccer fans in Harare and the country’s leading soccer club, Dynamos, who were using the facility before it was condemned in 2019 by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) for its poor condition. Unused for some time, the 60-000 Rufaro stadium capacity…
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Farewell to Paolo Portoghesi (1931-2023)
Renowned architect, theorist, academic, historian, and well-regarded professor passed away on the 30th of May at the age of 92. Paolo Portoghesi was the first president of the architectural section of the Venice Biennale (1979–1992). In 1980, he spearheaded the creation of the first Venice Architecture Biennale for which he presented submissions from some of…
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USD150 million for construction of 120km Bulawayo – Old Gwanda Road
The Government of Zimbabwe has given the all clear for the construction of the 120 kilometre Bulawayo-Old Gwanda Road. The project will cost USD150 million on a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) model. It is anticipated that the venture will be completed before the end of the year. Chief Executive Officer of Zwane Enterprise, the…
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The Zimbabwe German Society. Goethe Zentrum Harare Pavilion
Text by Michael Nott Photos by Kristina Egbers The Zimbabwe German Society/ Goethe Zentrum Harare (ZGS/GZH) recently celebrated the first anniversary of the opening of At their new pavilion at their language and cultural centre in Milton Park. The multi-functional space has become the centre for workshops, celebrations and events hosting musicians, theatre performances, book…
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Zimbabwean Engineers have the capacity to advance…
– text by Perry Kaande – photos by Fotohaus Permanent Secretary, Harare Metropolitan Province (Provincial Affairs and Devolution) Tafadzwa Muguti, says Zimbabwe has the capacity to utilise the knowledge, skills and competencies of its engineering professionals and attain world-class levels in engineering projects. He made the comments during the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers Annual Dinner…
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ZCIA SUCCESSFULLY HOSTS INAUGURAL CONFERENCE I
Text by Martin Chemhere Images by Fotohaus The Zimbabwe Construction Industry Association (ZCIA) hosted its three-tiered inaugural ZCIA Annual General Meeting, Conference and Construction Industry Excellence Awards, a premier event that gathered all the construction industry stakeholders to collaborate and share ideas on the current state of affairs and how to improve our built environment…
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Van Der Berg Facilities Management (Pvt) Limited
Text by Martin Chemhere Photos supplied by Van Der Berg Founded 18 years ago, Van Der Berg Facilities Management (Pvt) Limited, has been making steady inroads in the increasingly competitive built environment of Zimbabwe. It provides comprehensive building facilities and project management services to a wide variety of property owners. Some of the major activities…
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Wanganui One Townhouse: New Development In Meyrick Park
Text by Martin Chemhere Images by Fotohaus ON THE 2ND OF JUNE HARARE’S NEWEST, HIGH-END TOWNHOUSES, KNOWN AS WANGANUI ONE, WERE OFFICIALLY HANDED OVER FROM TROIKA DESIGN WORKSHOP (TDW) AND TURNBURY PROPERTY DEVELOPERS TO THE INVESTORS STANBIC BANK. THE DEVELOPMENT SEES FURTHER GENTRIFICATION OF THE SUBURB OF MEYRICK PARK, SURROUNDED BY LOCALITIES SUCH AS HAIG…
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Big 5 Construct Southern Africa: Unpacking the Latest Developments in the Built Environment
The construction market in Southern Africa demonstrates a strong resilience, paving the way for industry growth amidst a range of opportunities and challenges. Notably, infrastructure investment in South Africa is witnessing favorable developments with a substantial allocation of R2.6 billion being made for human settlement development over the upcoming three years in the Western Cape,…
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Big 5 Construct Southern Africa: Unpacking the Latest Developments in the Built Environment
The construction market in Southern Africa demonstrates a strong resilience, paving the way for industry growth amidst a range of opportunities and challenges. Notably, infrastructure investment in South Africa is witnessing favorable developments with a substantial allocation of R2.6 billion being made for human settlement development over the upcoming three years in the Western Cape,…
