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The architectural gem of Zimbabwean art
The National Gallery of Zimbabwe building stands as a marvel of Modern Architecture. According to the Manchester Guardian, in May of 1956; the Gallery Building’s formal features maximised on light and space. The building stood as a testament to a general zeal for development which was prevalent in the Federation; the realization of a dream…
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Supporting the future
BETA Holdings held their second Students Architectural Competition this year. The brief was for students to design a building for an Institute for the Built Environment sector. The proposed site would be Borrowdale and the facility was to cater for the various consultants in that sector including: architects, engineers, quantity and surveyors, realtors, urban and…
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Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa commissions construction of Chinese-funded power plant
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday commissioned the construction of a 1.5 billion U.S. dollars Chinese-funded Hwange Power Station expansion project, the second major power development project by China in the southern African country in five years. The expansion to be carried out by China’s power and engineering construction firm, Sinohydro, will add two generating…
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G&T Scales
Weighing is fundamental to almost every business. We have vast solutions for the construction sector these include supplying and servicing of electronic weighbridges, platform scales etc. These scales helps in checking and assuring accuracy of measurable quantities required to accomplish desired goals and at the same time promoting an effective use of resources. Our weighbridges…
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6 Steps To Planning A Successful Building Project
There’s a strong temptation to dive straight into home remodeling projects. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll be done, right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way if you haven’t done some essential planning up front. Each design professional and contractor runs his or her business in a different way, but homeowners usually need to…
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Safeguard introduces attractive steel sectional garage doors
Safeguard Security has introduced to the Zimbabwean market steel-fluted sectional garage doors, which are not only secure but aesthetically pleasing. The doors, which can meet any specification, can be used for a garage at home or at commercial premises. They can be operated manually or be installed with a motor for automated operation. “They are…
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Dawn Africa Relocates
Astiz t/a Dawn Africa Zimbabwe recently relocated to their new warehouse and distribution centre at 108 Seke Road, diagonally across the street from ABC Auctions. Some years ago Astiz had a warehouse and showroom in Southerton, before relocating to Cam Road – just around the corner from their current premises – and then on 21st…
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
