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Steel Brands – manufacturing with an eye on the environment
Steel Brands has recently commissioned a new steel processing and manufacturing plant in Harare with an initial outlay of around $12 million, a signifcant investment in the future of Zimbabwe’s economy. Not only is it expected to create around 450 employment opportunities (and extensive skills training), it will save the country valuable forex from importing…
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Wellpage Office Park in Belgravia
More and more businesses are choosing to move out of the congested Central Business District (CBD) of Harare. The City’s zoning laws have been revised allowing commercial enterprises into the surrounding suburbs like Eastlea, Milton Park, Kensington and Belgravia. Many companies relocate to older residential buildings in these areas, although often the house-to-office conversion is…
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General Motors Rebrands To Autoworld Zimbabwe
In August this year the iconic General Motors building on Silwood Close, overlooking the roundabout in Chisipite, was rebranded and renovated to become Autoworld Zimbabwe. The General Motors franchise incorporated Isuzu, Chevrolet and Opal whereas Autoworld Zimbabwe is now a dedicated exclusive Isuzu dealership. Autoworld Zimbabwe is authorised to market high end, quality Isuzu pickups,…
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ICC has a new home
International Coatings Company (ICC) opened their new warehouse and sales floor in July this year in Pomona. The Pomona area, around the intersection of Harare Drive and Alpes Road, is currently probably the most rapidly developing commercial and light industrial suburb in Harare (see Structure and Design, Storagemart Issue 3; Halsteds’ new branch Issue 14).…
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Architects’ notes
The Institute of Architects of Zimbabwe aims to promote and encourage the practice and study of the Architectural profession in Zimbabwe. Established in 1929, the IAZ is celebrating its 90 years anniversary in 2019. It is brought to the attention of the general public that unfortunately there are unqualified and unregistered people out there who…
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ICChas a new home
International Coating Company opened their new warehouse and sales floor in July this year in Pomona. The Pomona area,around the intersection of Harare Drive and Alpes Road, is currently probably the most rapidly developing commercial and light industrial suburb in Harare (see Structure and Design, Storagemart Issue 3; Halsteds’ new branch Issue 14). The area…
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Steel Centre International is now in Graniteside
Steel Centre International opened their first branch in 2005. It’s situated at 9 Rodens Street, Magaba, Mbare, opposite TM Magaba. The aim was to supply steel and related products at the best possible prices for the Mbare market as well as for the wider construction and mining industries. They wanted to provide excellent, fast customer…
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Polystyrene blocks are used as building materials
Polystyrene blocks are used in construction as permanent insulation in buildings. The blocks are energy efficient and ensure optimal insulation not only for walls of buildings, but also the roofs and even floors. The polystyrene blocks are stacked and then the forms are filled with concrete. Building with blocks is a lot like building with…
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Dan’s Furniture Group – bespoke quality furniture for homes, schools and offices
Dan’s Furniture Group evolved from Dan’s Design which was started in 2000 and duly registered in 2002. The first set up specialized in repairing of educational furniture such as chairs and desks for learning institutions. The business revolved from being a repair and maintenance focused into furniture broking, This entailed looking for sales orders and…
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Bluetek Generators Power The Nation
BLUETEK GENERATORS was founded in 2007 by Mr Clive Chiwadzimba and has rapidly grown to become one of the leading suppliers of generators, water pumps and solar systems in Zimbabwe. Their head office, showroom and workshop is situated at 285 Samora Machel Avenue, Eastlea where they first started out, although they have recently made some…
Our Latest Issue
Our fifty-ninth edition has a cross-section of insights for you infrastructure buffs.
Autoworld Zimbabwe is reveling in moving into their new premises that house the Isuzu workshops for light and heavy-duty vehicles as well as parts warehouse and offices.
Recent Post
- OFF-SITE INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICITS CHOKING ZIM’S REAL ESTATE VIABILITY, IDBZ WARNS
- HELCRAW WATER, ZIDA AND HARARE CITY COUNCIL TOUR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
- THE RISING DEMAND FOR HIGH-QUALITY TREATED TIMBER
- HOUSING DRIVE OPENS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL CONTRACTORS
- DRAWING OF ROAD MARKINGS BEGINS TO IMPROVE VISIBILITY
