Travel journals
Stories, guides and reporting about travelling Zimbabwe.
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Zimbabwean People and CultureAround one in five Zimbabweans (the Ndebele and Kalanga groups) speak Northern Ndebele, commonly known as Sindebele. Both Shona and Sindebele are Bantu languages originating from the time when Bantu-s...Culture & People29 August 2017
St ElmosLocated in the popular, upmarket Semi Levi’s village, the Greek restaurant lives up to expectations with excellent customer service and serving very fresh food in generous portions. Its lively atmosph...Eating Out28 August 2017
Alo AloLocated in the secure, leafy suburbs of Mt Pleasant, Alo Alo is a place you go to for a hearty, home-away-from-home kinda eating experience. The restaurant has an old world kind of charm to it with re...Eating Out28 August 2017
Village GreekA great venue for a casual lunch or supper, the Village Greek has become a favourite of many because of their consistently exquisite meals. With a simple but well thought out menu, the restaurant serv...Eating Out28 August 2017
Cape to CairoAs you walk into the classically-designed bar, Cape to Cairo breathes an air of relaxation and rich culture. You cannot fail to recognise the Jazz origins of the bar with the large images of African J...Eating Out28 August 2017
MojosThe all you can eat restaurant brings diversity to the restaurant scene by being the first Brazilian restaurant in Harare. Churrascaria means Brazilian Steakhouse which is a modern celebration of food...Eating Out28 August 2017
OrganikksAt Organikks, dishes are served with impeccable presentation and myriad of flavours. Serving exquisite world class meals from various cuisines, the eating experience is a relaxing holiday in itself. A...Eating Out28 August 2017NhimbeDuring harvest times a community comes and works together to help each in a Shona traditional custom called Nhimbe. The custom is accompanied by the sharing of the traditional seven day brew.Culture & People22 August 2017
The Rise and Fall of the Rozvi empireRozwi Empire (Rozvi Empire) was a southern Shona empire founded by Dombo or Changa, after splitting from the Mutapa Empire. RISE Dombo or Changa was a descendant of the Mutapa Kingdom. At the death of...History20 August 2017
Muchongoyo:The traditional dance identifies especially with the Ndau people but to a lesser extent the Tsonga (Shangani) people. In Tsonga it is called Muchongolo. Although scholars say the Ndau borrowed the tra...Culture & People18 August 2017
The Royal CharterThe Charter was granted in October 1889 by her majesty Queen Victoria to Rhodes and his group. Royal Charter Terms in Brief The BSAC was to hold concession rights for 25 years which could be renewed f...History18 August 2017
Help me market brand Zimbabwe to the world, MzembiTourism Minister Walter Mzembi has pleaded with the editors to assist him with marketing the country to the international community, a task he said he has failed to achieve because of Zimbabwe’s taint...Destinations18 August 2017
Intercape resumes Harare-Cape Town routeA LEADING luxury passenger transport service company, Intercape has re-introduced the Harare-Cape Town service due to public demand as well as the need to give quality service to customers. Speaking d...Travel15 August 2017
Religion in ZimbabweAfrican Traditional Religions In Shona and Ndebele religion, God, or the Supreme Being, is seen as the creator and sustainer of the universe in much the same manner as within Christianity. Shona Mwari...Culture & People3 August 2017
'Sex tree' draws tourists to Great ZimbabweMASVINGO — AN aphrodisiac has become a surprise draw card for tourists at the Great Zimbabwe monuments. Great Zimbabwe officials confirmed to The Standard that tourists were flocking to the world heri...Destinations31 July 2017
Ethiopian Airlines claims $30 500 from travel agencyETHIOPIAN Airlines has taken a local travel agency, Haven Travel and Tours (Pvt) Ltd, to court on charges of failing to remit $30 500 in ticket sales. T he airline, through its lawyers Kanokanga and P...Travel25 July 2017
Zodwa Wabantu to party in ByoDURBAN based entertainer, Zodwa Wabantu, who has become an Internet sensation after rocking up at the Vodacom Durban July pantyless in a black gure hugging dress that exposed her entire thigh, will be...Eventing19 July 2017
Joburg-bound Air Zim flight abortedA JOHANNESBURG-BOUND Air Zimbabwe plane was yesterday reportedly forced to make an emergency landing at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo after it suddenly lost cabin pressure and...Travel11 July 2017
Five reasons to go on a luxury Zimbabwe tour: top destinations you can't missThere are many more than just five reasons to go on a luxury Zimbabwe tour, but these are the top destinations that you just cannot afford to miss while visiting the country! Zimbabwe is one of southe...Destinations6 July 2017
Zimbabwe not a war zone: Mzembi tells ZRPTourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Dr Walter Mzembi yesterday expressed frustration over the continued existence of numerous police roadblocks on the country’s highways, saying Zimbabwe was not...Travel6 July 2017
Mare to perform at Miss World Zim UKTHE Miss World Zimbabwe UK beauty pageant is fast approaching, with this year’s event being hosted by singer, Tytan and businesswoman, Olinda Chapel. The 2017 finalists were announced mid-June and inc...Eventing1 July 2017
Chez Zandi Bistro Wine BarChez Zandi Bistro Wine Bar is a Zimbabwean family owned, multi-cuisine restaurant that serves affordable freshly cooked meals with an amazing wine selection, spirit selection, and cocktails. Their uni...Restaurants30 June 2017
NRZ slashes passenger train fares by 30pcTHE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) will starting next week reduce fares for passenger trains on major routes by up to 30 percent. In a statement, the railway company said it would cut fares for t...Travel27 June 2017
90 Exhibitors Register for Sanganai/HlangananiA total of 90 companies including 17 regional companies have so far registered to attend the 10th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani tourism expo to be held in Bulawayo in September. Sanganai/Hlangana...Travel11 June 2017