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08 | LIGHTING WORLD MSASA REVAMPED
Clive Mapfumo
Newton Musara MAIN PROFILE
Simbarashe Zvidza 20 | ZIMREAL, CARDINAL CORPORATION,
+263 779 141 137 ARKENSTONE, 100 MONTGOMERY
+263 772 233 086
+263 8644 224 569/70 PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS
40 | PROPERTY BY PAMGOLDING
DESIGN & LAYOUT
INTERIOR DESIGN
Tami Zizhou 46 | INTERIORS BY HOWES & HOMES
Tichakunda Majena
COMMERCIAL PROFILE
CONTRIBUTORS 54 | KFC BULAWAYO READY TO DELIGHT

Michael Nott LOCAL MATERIAL FOCUS
Tariro Ndoro 70 | PLANNING A SUCCESSFUL
Mike Danes
Eng Bernard Musarurwa BUILDING PROJECT

PHOTOGRAPHY INDUSTRIAL PROFILE
77 | A NEW SPLASH PAINT & PLASTIC FACTORY
Michele Fortmann
Kush Carter CONSTRUCTION COUNCILS
84 | THE ROLE OF ENGINEERS IN
Structure & Design
REBUILDING ZIMBABWE
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The futuristic illumination of Lighting are looking to the future, this issue’s featured expansion project that is set to increase Hwange’s
World’s Msasa showroom, which property is looking back. Named after a Tolkien power output and provide jobs whilst Vice
has undergone immense renovation, reference, Borrowdale Brooke’s Arkenstone President Chiwenga oversaw the opening of a new
kicks off Issue 13 and introduces us to the theme Property is characterised by well-crafted Splash Paint and Plastics factory in Workington.
of time. Green is the future and Lighting World stonework. Both the architecture and the Splash Paint and Plastics already supplies paint
has demonstrated their passion for lighting that landscaping of the ten uniquely designed homes for private customers and industries throughout
is energy efficient, economical and pleasing to demonstrate innovation as lead architect Sarah the SADC region. page 77
the eye. On show are Eglo lights, ‘bulbless’ lights Morgan had to work with an almost impossibly
and also stunning chandeliers and fittings for rocky terrain. Yet Ms. Morgan has also showcased For the layman, Anne Higuera, custom home
décor aficionados. page 8 a keen eye into the future by including solar builder, has provided a few tips on planning
geysers and water recycling systems in her a successful building project. For these and
We also cover the ZimReal Property Investments designs. page 20 more articles, subscribe to our magazine and
Forum that took place in Harare last month, enjoy top content on architecture, décor and
where Neville Mandimika of Rand Merchant Our featured home is a homage to timelessness design.
Bank forecasted a bright future for Zimbabwean and a reminder that sometimes simple is best: the
Real Estate, sighting emerging residential spacious, north facing home is characterised by All structure and design content and much
development and retail centres such as Village high ceilings, and wide windows looking out onto a more is available online at...issuu.com/
Walk as being evidence that investors are verdant garden. page 46 structuredesign or SDMagzim
interested in Zimbabwe. page 16
In our news section, President Mnangagwa has Head there now to use our extensive resource of
But while Lighting World and Neville Mandimika approved of a 1.5 billion (US) dollar Hwange top local projects and products.

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Lighting World’s new Msasa
showroom...
lighting the way to a
greener future

Text by Michael Nott
Photography by Michele Fortmann and Kush Carter

Lighting World is Zimbabwe’s leading supplier of light fittings, fittings and bulbs are considered trend makers leading the way for
light bulbs and lighting accessories. Their new Avondale future lighting designs for homes, offices and retail spaces. Lighting
branch was featured in Structure and Design issue 12. But World is delighted to present the Eglo ‘bulb less’ range which focuses
they’ve also been busy renovating, redesigning and expanding their entirely on LED options.
main showroom at 65 Mutare Road in Msasa.
Their downlighters are almost paper thin, easy to install, energy saving
The new showroom has been re-imagined as, in part, an Eglo concept – and they provide a beautiful soft diffused light. They are the perfect
store – the only one in Southern Africa. Who says Zimbabwe can’t lead replacement for traditional recessed downlighters in the home, and
the way in new technologies and new designs? they’re also ideal for offices or retail shops – to replace conventional
fluorescent tube lights - or for other areas that need diffused light.
Eglo Lighting are recognised as world leaders in lighting design and in They have the added benefit that they produce almost no heat, and
environmentally friendly lighting technology. Their current range of light because they’re LED they have a longer life span!

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Lighting World was the Zimbabwean leader Zimbabwe. In addition their LED’s projected
in the drive to replace the old incandescent lifespan is considerably longer than other
bulbs and CFL’s with more environmentally products – in most cases offering over 25
friendly options like LED’s. They pre-empted 000hrs of use.
the position taken by ZERA (Zimbabwe Energy
Regulatory Authority) to discourage the use Some consumers tend to confuse wattage and
of incandescent bulbs and four years ago brightness or lumen output. Wattage measures
they stopped importing incandescent bulbs the amount of energy used while lumen is the
completely. They are now listed as one of amount of light emitted by the bulb. The same
ZERA’s preferred suppliers for lighting products. lumen output can be achieved using a greatly
reduced amount of energy. New LEDs are
Lighting World has been concentrating more available in different light ‘colours’ or ‘tones’
on LEDs and less on CFLs. When they were with cool white being preferable for kitchens,
first introduced to the market LEDs were bathrooms or workspaces and warm white
considerably more expensive than CFLs, being preferable for lounges or bedrooms.
but new developments have made LEDs Lighting World offers the largest range of LED
much more affordable. They are the sole products and is almost guaranteed to have
agents for Luxram Lighting who are world what you are looking for. In addition LEDs are
leaders in the manufacture of LED’s. This considered more environmentally friendly
has assisted Lighting World in ensuring they than CFLs which contain mercury and other
have the latest LED technologies at the most hazardous gasses making them more difficult
competitive pricing for their customers in to dispose of responsibly.

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But it’s not just all about the relative pros and cons
of different bulbs. The new showroom has a beautiful
range of lights and light fittings including opulent crystal
chandeliers, pendant lights, wall and table lamps, and
a big range of fun and funky light fittings dedicated to
brighten up children’s’ rooms, displayed in a way that
offers you a true visual as it would be in a home. They
also stock a wide selection of outdoor garden lights
ranging from the more practical floodlights to pretty
Italian style lanterns, bulkheads and bollards.

Lighting World also provides lighting solutions for more
commercial uses – parking areas, sports fields and
stadiums, streetlights and traffic lights. For sports fields >

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and stadiums they offer a modern, high-tech computer
simulated consultation service, whereby they can tell
you exactly how many lights you will require to obtain
the correct amount of lumens, where to best position
them and exactly how bright each section of the field
or area will be.
Apart from their Eglo range of lights and fittings (for
which they are the sole distributors in Zimbabwe) they
are agents for many other well-known ranges such as
Luxram, Leadsun, Schneider, and Legrand.
They supply modern ceiling fans, pool lights, LED strip
lights, light switches and sockets, MCBs, and all the
related electrical requirements.
For more information visit the new showroom at 65
Mutare Road, Msasa.
Opening Mon – Fri: 8.00 to 5.30
Sat 8.00 to 1.00pm
Call: 0242 487 932/3
Cell: +263 772 124 163
Fax: 0242 487 932/3
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lightingworldzim.com
Facebook: Lighting World

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A NEW DAWN:

DRIVING ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

BILLIONS READY FOR INVESTMENT SAYS TOP ECONOMIST
osted by Africa’s premier investment and real estate

A NEW DAWN:development conference producer, API Events, the ZimReal

Property Investment Forum on the 13th of June was a

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level panel discussions at this year’s event,” said Rusin. encourage capital inflows, he also revealed bespoke indicators

designed to approximate what the implied exchange rate for the bond

According to one of Africa’s top emerging economists, Neville note actually is. “Normally a change in government leadership often

Mandimika of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), the markets have been results in big currency moves (Angola and South Africa are recent

buoyed by the recent developments in the country. Noted for his strong examples); however, under a multi-currency regime this is difficult to

opinions on Africa’s markets, his presentation was titled ‘Opening ascertain.” He went on to present a new approach to approximate how

Zimbabwe’s doors to the world’ and focused on what needs to be big the political change over was and the scenarios for the upcoming

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“We were excited to have Neville present at the conference, not only
done to increase the flow of capital into Zimbabwe. “We estimate that
approximately $400 million has already flowed into the country since

A NEW DAWN:the changeover, but there are billions waiting at the gate.”
DRIVING ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGHWith his finger on the pulse of Africa’s emerging markets and investor
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTsentiment; Mandimika believes that the elections still hold the key to
as one of Africa’s top emerging African economists, but also someone
who is Zimbabwean and who has a regional and local perspective to
offer the market,” added Rusin.

unlocking international capital for investment. “The appetite is there,

but what investors want to see is how, not who wins the election, but ZimReal is one of nine annual conferences hosted by API Events,

how they are won,” he said. including, the East African Property Investment (EAPI) Summit (Kenya),

West Africa Property Investment (WAPI) Summit (Nigeria), Africa

His sentiments were shared by Rusin. “We host multiple conferences Property Investment Summit and Expo (South Africa), the FrancoReal

each year, and Zimbabwe’s investment stock has risen dramatically Property Investment Summit (Senegal), the ZamReal Property Forum

in the eyes of the big funds targeting Africa, who use our events to (Zambia), Botsreal Property & Infrastructure Forum (Botswana), and

investigate each market’s attractiveness.” the ZimReal Property Investment Forum (Zimbabwe)

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post; the market’s growing confidence is visible in the number of investment and development. Our events across the continent have

initiatives planned by the local pension funds, emerging residential become the ultimate meeting places for Africa’s property market to

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grease the levers of development and commerce, for Mandimika in the African real estate industry, to showcase their best projects

another critical topic for discussion is the need for clarity on monetary and services. Other services provided by API Events include training

policy. “We need to establish if we are going to continue using bond programmes and the recently launched African Property Skyline

notes and reestablish the local dollar or will we join the common magazine. For more information, you can visit: www.apievents.com

monetary union, which links Namibia, Lesotho, South African and

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CARDINAL CORPORATION

...was founded in 2006 to explore the vision of its shareholders who
recognized a shortage of high quality housing development in the
country, as well as a land investment opportunity next to the Harare
Airport.This land was later to become Arlington Estate, Cardinal’s
flagship project.

Who We Are

Cardinal Corporation is a Zimbabwean property development
organisation comprising an accomplished team of experienced
professionals with over 150 years of collective experience in senior
management roles. Our small and capable team is quick to adapt
to the complex and diversified needs of investors ranging from
individuals looking for residential stands to large corporates seeking
land and build options. Our team has proven industry expertise and
commitment to service, that is second to none. Our broad portfolio
of services include land acquisition, building construction (residential,
industrial and commercial), project management and appropriate
financial solutions.

Residential | Commercial | Industrial

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What We Do

www.cardinalcorporation.co.zw
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Arkenstone
Jewel of the Brooke
Text by Michael Nott | Photography by Michele Fortmann,
Site Plan and Additional Photos by Sarah Morgan

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IF YOU’VE read J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic Middle-earth
fantasy novel, The Hobbit, you’ll remember the precious
gem called the Arkenstone – the jewel sought by Thorin
Oakenshield and possessed by Bilbo Baggins. According to Wikipedia,
‘The Arkenstone shone of its own inner light, but it also reflected and
multiplied any light glancing upon its surface with marvellous beauty.’
The Arkenstone symbolised the dwarves’ love of stone and stonework,
gemstones and jewels. So it’s the perfect name for the cluster of
10 exquisite homes set into the stony peak overlooking Borrowdale
Brooke Estate. Space for the homes has literally been hewn from the
hill and the natural rock from the site has been incorporated into walls,
walkways, terraces and gardens.
The Arkenstone development consists of 10 individual homes set on
properties ranging in size from 1,100 m² up to 1,900 m². Each house
is uniquely designed to maximise the amazing views (some northward
towards Domboshawa and some with east facing views towards
Shamva) and to take full advantage of the north facing light and sun.
Each home is carefully orientated so that no house overlooks their
neighbour.

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Because each site is different all the hard landscaping in
the gardens was individually designed and each home has a
unique swimming pool to suit the owners’ wishes – and to be
accommodated within the steeply sloping sites. The site slopes
around 40m from the lowest point to the top of the hill.

The gardens have been planted with mostly water-wise and
indigenous plants and careful attention was paid to preserving as
many of the existing established trees as possible.

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Although they all have a central core of open
plan lounge, dining area, kitchen and ‘eatery’,
as well as generous north facing verandahs,
each prospective home owner could specify
their individual requirements in terms of the
number of bedrooms, bathrooms, study areas
and so on. There was a detailed finishing
schedule which set out a specified range of
finishes but if individual owners wished to select
their own finishes they were able to do so.
Arkenstone was designed by renowned local
architect Sarah Morgan, who spent several
years considering how best to develop what
initially seemed to be an impossibly difficult
site. Originally a prototype ‘core and clip’
design was presented to prospective clients
when they bought into the Estate which was
then adjusted to best suit their requirements.
The core consisted of the central lounge,
dining area,kitchen and ‘eatery’ and
bedrooms, bathrooms, studies or home gyms
could then be clipped on.
The design work on the stands was not done
all at once – the final designs of the first
three houses were completed in 2015 and
the rest were staggered throughout 2016.
Site preparation was begun in 2015 and was
ongoing throughout the project.
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There were some serious engineering
considerations regarding building on almost
solid granite, including special attention to the
foundations, drainage and water supply. (The
location for unit 2 required almost four months
of blasting to achieve a workable site.)

Morgan’s distinctive signature style is evident
in all the homes. The houses are filled with
natural light and sunshine and have an
uncluttered simplicity of style.

The core section has high ceilings that follow
the pitch of the roof to add an extra sense of
space. Morgan is not partial to dark internal
passageways and wherever possible walkways
are punctuated by large windows. There’s an
emphasis on natural materials and a distinct
lack of ostentation or showiness. The homes
are designed as ‘a space to be content in’ and
have a feeling of tranquillity and well-being. Other
signature features are rooms set at 45 degree
angles, large glassed in gable ends, wall niches
with downlighters, generous verandahs and
sliding doors that open up to create inside/outside spaces. The ‘eatery’
is an area that opens off from the kitchen and, with the doors retracted,
becomes a kind of garden room for al fresco dining all year round.

The design of the development also epitomises some of Morgan’s other
concerns about sustainable and environmentally sound living. All the

houses have solar geysers as
well as extensive banks of solar
panels and inverters which mean
they virtually operate off the grid.
(There is a central generator for
all the whole development for
emergencies. Having only one
generator means less air and noise
pollution and is a better use of
resources.) Water is supplied to all
the houses from a single borehole
and there’s ample water storage for
each home. All the water is recycled
– including the soiled water, grey
water and rain water – for use on
the gardens and common areas.
The BioBox Water Treatment System
is an ecologically sound way and
very efficient method of recycling
waste water.

The Arkenstone project was
developed by local property
developers Cardinal Corporation,
and the very complex and
demanding construction was
completed by ConDev Property
Development which is owned and
managed by Stuart Cumming and
Edward Whitfield. Construction
started in April 2016 and was
completed in December 2017.

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Structure and Design magazine was delighted to
look around unit 1, arguably the home with the
best views across the Brooke valley. Accessed
from a steep driveway the house has triangular
shades sheltering the entrance. A low stone wall
(built with stones from the site) creates a small
paved courtyard in front of the main entrance.
From the glass front doors there’s a view right
through the house, across the verandah and
the pool, and out to the stunning scenery
beyond, creating a first impression of being ‘in
the landscape’. The front doors open to a small
foyer with a recessed storeroom on one side
that houses the inverter and batteries and other
related equipment and controls. On the other
side is the guest bathroom which has delightfully
whimsical wallpaper that looks like Portuguese
ceramic tiles. Half walls that don’t quite meet
the high ceiling help define the living space, one
side leading off to the kitchen and the other to
the ground floor bedroom wing.

The lounge area is demarcated by a group of
sofas and chairs set in front of the gas fireplace.
A stripy canvas trunk serves as the centre table
and adds a relaxed almost nautical feel to the
space. Circular mirrors in deep wooden frames
flank the fireplace and suggest ships’ portholes.
The lounge flows across to the dining area with
a simple 10 seater dining table with a naturally
textured dark wooden top. Shades of deep blue
in the furnishings are picked up on the feature
walls where original artwork is displayed. The
dining room features a commissioned painting
by local artist Marlene Bornman.

The owners are collectors of art and paintings by
local artists and have works by Daryl Nero, Sue
Piercy, Fraser Mackay, Spud Murphy, Lin Barry,
Barry Lungu and others. Engineered oak floors
unite the ground floor spaces.

The open plan kitchen has white Caesarstone
counters (selected by the owners) and the
space has been personalised with delightful,
fun mosaics of ceramic tiles designed by Lee
Sanderson from Burnt Earth. The owners are
great entertainers so requested that the ‘eatery’
be converted into a bar area, with additional
kitchen counter space in between. The bar area
has a high, sturdy, custom made table with
a slightly distressed top and comfortable bar
stools.

The lounge, dining room and the bar all lead
out to the verandah and to the pool which has
an infinity edge that seems to drop off over the
valley.

The verandah is comfortably decorated with
sofas and chairs, lamps and art work, and gives
the impression that the owners spend a great
deal of time outside soaking in the view, and the
sunlight on fresh winter days.

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The master bedroom, a dressing room, and a luxurious en suite bathroom are tucked behind the lounge and take advantage of the sensational
views. The master bedroom and bathroom have their own private terrace overhanging the lower floor. On this level there’s also a guest bedroom
with en suite and a small office space at the top of the stairs.

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The staircase, which
has its own west facing
picture window, leads
down to two more
bedrooms which share a
cosy lounge area, as well
as a home gym and a wine cellar. A kind of widow’s walk wraps
around from the gym to include the two downstairs bedrooms,
and balustrades with steel cables add to the feeling of being on
board a ship, sailing over the gulf below.
Although the owners only moved in a few months ago the house
already feels comfortable, full of their unique personality and
homely. It’s a great tribute to the owner’s interior design skills as
well as evidence of outstanding architectural design.

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LUXURY TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT

Design

100 Montgomery is an exclusive luxury townhouse development, in the much sought
after leafy suburb of Highlands. These three bedroom homes have been meticulously and
tastefully designed, by acclaimed local architect Sarah Morgan, to maximise light and
space. This contemporary elegant home offers a high quality of life to any resident, and a
high return on investment to any investor.

Design features of the townhouse units:
3 bedroom with master bedroom en-suite
Open plan-living area combining a living room, dining room and kitchen
Ample storage space
Verandah and terrace
2 parkings

Location

At Cardinal Corporation we wholeheartedly believe in the age old adage of ‘location,
location, location’, and for this reason we only select prime suburban spots with optimum
positioning. Situated at the confluence of Arcturus Road and Montgomery Road, 100 on
Montgomery fits all the important location criteria for a project and enjoys close proximity
to the CBD and amenities including shopping centres, multi-denominational churches,
adult and children entertainment facilities, restaurants and coffee houses, medical
facilities and veterinarian clinics.

Concept

The pivotal attraction of this development is 100% exclusivity. This truly is a once in a
lifetime opportunity to purchase an affordable luxury townhouse in the well-established
neighbourhood of Highlands. The 100 on the address translates to 100% prestige,
designer living, exclusivity and investment. Only 27 purchasers will get a bit of this cherry.

Utilities

In a country where water supply is constrained, we understand that water is at the
forefront of a purchaser’s mind in the deciding on a home. For this reason, we have
ensured that a generous water supply per household per day will be supplied from two
separate sources; the mainline supply from City Of Harare, as well as two boreholes sunk
on the site. A central storage facility will be situated on site and fed by a pump to the 27
households. As per the City of Harare requirements the project will be connected to the
mainline sewer, and ultimately each unit will have a pre-paid electricity meter.

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FOR RENT: FOR SALE:

PEVENSEY ROAD – HIGHLANDS: $5000.00 PER MONTH CHURCHILL DRIVE - MARLBOROUGH :$2.5 MILLION

An elegant Executive home - This exquisite family home has it all. We present you with an investment
It’s been extended, renovated opportunity not to be missed. For
and brought right up to date, sale is a full complex of 12 units,
while still maintaining the with 9 already complete, comprising
gracious and elegant old world 5 units with 2 bedrooms and one
charm of the original house. It’s bathroom, open plan living room,
reminiscent of a modernised kitchen and dining spaces, private gardens.
version of a Cape farmhouse
on a grand estate. The house 5 units with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms main en-suite, open plan
lounge, kitchen and dining spaces. There is a four bed, 3 baths
sits on one and a half acres of beautifully landscaped garden with unit with well appointed rooms, large private garden with pool. The
older well established trees. Two large covered verandas –perfect complex is walled and gated.
for relaxed outside entertainment, al fresco dining or just chilling
out. It has an automated built in irrigation scheme and a borehole, PLEASE CALL SALIWE – 0776 181 341
secure parking for two cars, swimming pool and tennis court,
electric gate, brick paved way with a flagstone path to the front GLEN HELEN WAY -GLEN
main. Generous entrance hall with a view through double doors LORNE: US$1.5 MILLION
to the formal dining room and to the lounge beyond, enhanced
by high ceilings and exquisite hardwood floors is one of space, Commercial building conveniently
light and simple uncluttered elegance. The hardwood floors run located at a high profile shopping
throughout most of the reception areas, and kitchen. Dining room, centre, sitting on 5838 sqm, ideal
formal lounge with a large fireplace and views out to the veranda for use as a retail shopping complex. The property comprises
and the garden. To the right of the entrance hall double glass
doors lead to one of the smaller lounge areas with the kitchen a Supermarket building with (floor area = 2500 sqm). Offices,
beyond, while to the left is a small guest bathroom and the ablution, staff canteen, storeroom, server room, cctv room,
bedroom wing. There are three lounges altogether – one formal store room (floor area = 24 sqm) and gas shed. The complex
area and two smaller more intimate and cosy TV lounges. There offers good parking space, a serene environment and is easily
is a large dining room. The kitchen has ample space with loads of accessible from the main road.
storage and counter tops. Large windows on three sides and the
high ceilings add to the feeling of uncluttered space. The wooden PLEASE CALL YOUNG - 0772 263 147
floors and country style cupboards and units give the kitchen an
almost farmhouse-style charm. There are four bedrooms in total, BOSCOBEL DRIVE EAST–
all with newly updated en suite bathrooms and views out to the HIGHLANDS :US$600 000.00
garden through big windows or French doors. There’s also a big
home office/study room with doors out to the garden making it an Solid brick under tile family home
ideal working environment. Gardener is to stay with the property. in a prime location 4128m2
comprising: Spacious open plan
AINTREE ROAD –HIGHLANDS: $2400.00 PER MONTH sunken Lounge with fireplace,
dining room, neat kitchen, Study, 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,
Character Double Storey Home in an excellent location, Interlinked to main house is a guest wing with 2 bedrooms and
comprising of :- Fitted kitchen with built in hob and oven. Two en suite bathroom. Open plan lounge with kitchenette, dining
bedrooms downstairs, one with en-suite bathroom, a second room and private garden. Triple lock up garage interlinked to
a room that can be used as outside office, double covered
bathroom with shower, study. Lovely parking, outside laundry room, 5000 litre water tanks x2.
wooden strip floors, dining room
with small fireplace. Large wooden Double domestic quarters, swimming pool, gazebo, borehole.
framed french doors that lead to Well maintained mature garden with a fire pit.
spacious covered verandah. Lounge
with fireplace. Guest-wing with en- PLEASE CALL DORREN – 0773 471 680
suite bathroom and walk-in closet
Main bedroom upstairs with en-suite bathroom. Small balcony 41
that overlooks a lush and well maintained garden. EXTERIOR:
Double lockup garage, carport, double staff quarters, outside
laundry, prolific borehole, pool, electric gate, alarm system,
immediate occupation.

PLEASE CALL TINA GOODEY - 0779 316 008

SHARE BLOCK TRANSFERS
The General Issues.

WEST ROAD -AVONDALE WEST: 1) The land is not individually owned by sell the whole property, to satisfy the
$295 000.00 the various flat owners. The land is owned debt. This can arise from many issues
by a Company. There are no individual title e.g. non-payment of Rates, issues with
Attractive payment options and priced to deeds. There are title deeds for the whole Zesa, ZIMRA or even fraud on the part
sell: Step into luxury town house living by property. of Directors etc.
purchasing any of the 5 duplex Townhouses
now selling off-plan that have been released 2) The owners of the flats will usually own a c) As with most Companies there could
at pre-launch prices. The project consists specific class of shares e.g. Flat No 1 owns be a “Right of Pre-Emption Clause” in
of 16 x double story, semi-detached units X no of “A” Class shares. Flat No 2 owns X the Memorandum & Articles of the
with private gardens and parking. The Units no of “B” Class shares. This is not always Company which requires any potential
comprise of a Master bedroom upstairs with the case though and it can simply be X Seller to first offer his shares to the
en-suite bathroom, open plan office as well number of Ordinary shares. existing shareholders and only if they
as two additional bedrooms and a family are not interested in purchasing the
bathroom. Downstairs offers the discerning 3) The owner of Flat No 2 by him owning the shares can they be offered to an
Buyer open plan living spaces which include X No of “B” Class Shares has the Right to “outsider”. This would mean formal
a modern kitchen with a pantry separate occupy Flat 2. This is usually governed by notification to other shareholders
scullery, dining room, guest toilet and lounge clauses in the Memorandum and Articles and then could mean a 30-day waiting
overlooking a large wrap around veranda. of Association of the Company or an period. Failure to comply with this
The complex will be secured with a wall and Occupation Agreement. clause can invalidate the sale to a third
electric fence. Water will be supplied to units party or open the issue to litigation
from a common borehole. The total built up 4) The various shareholders of the Company from existing shareholders. It is an
area per unit is approx189sqm. will in addition probably each be entitled to issue to watch out for in Zimbabwe
be Directors of the Company now as quite a few politician’s/
PLEASE CALL SALIWE – 0776 181 341 bankers/imminent persons are now
Advantages of Share Block. buying flats for investment purposes
KNIGHTBRIDGE ROAD -NEWLANDS : and they often have the intention to
TOWNHOUSE COMPLEX (Selling “OFF PLAN”) a) No conveyancing fees or Stamp Duties acquire the whole block, thus when
on the Conveyancing tariff on a flat is not offered to them they get
US$315 000.00 (X 6 units 160 SQM) transfer. very irritated and are prone to enforce
comprising open plan lounge with sliding this provision. Agents need to be aware
doors opening on to a veranda and private b) Capital Gains Tax still must be of this as it could be a potential
garden. Dining room, fitted kitchen with complied with as shares are deemed a problem vis your Mandates. If the
granite tops. 3 bedrooms with en suite “Specified Asset” or “Marketable Seller signs the Mandate and advises
bathroom and dressing area, family Security” in terms of the Capital that the Agent should advise the
bathroom, covered double carport. Gains Tax Act. ZIMRA have recently other owners, then get something in
US$265 000.00 (X 2 units 120 SQM) begun “accepting” these as Exempt writing that you have at least advised
Comprising open plan lounge opening on to from CGT if the owners are +55 years the existing owners and they have
a veranda and private garden. Dining room, of age and have been in occupation declined to buy or not bothered to
fitted kitchen with granite tops, 2 bedrooms, of the property for 4 years. This is likely respond, otherwise get the Seller to
2 bathrooms, single covered carport. All the to change at any time as it is in our carry out this exercise before they give
units have private front and back gardens with opinion: incorrect. you the mandate and then the onus
an option for either tiled or parquet flooring. will rest on the Seller to have offered
The entire complex will be walled, have an Disadvantages of Share Blocks. the shares to their fellow shareholders
electric fence and individual gate intercoms, a in the event of any problems later.
borehole, paved driveway and a guard house. a) Building Societies, Banks etc. will not d) As the entity which owns the land is
The Units will be complete by January 2019. lend to individual buyers of flats, as a Company and if the Company
suddenly starts “trading” it may
PLEASE CALL DORREN – 0773 471 680 they would be required to place a bond become liable for Zimra Company
over the whole property. Tax (approx. 26.5%). This is usually
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b) The Company owns the land on which the cell phone companies offers to
the flat complex is owned. The pay a “rental” in return for a cell phone
individual owners therefore have little masts etc. on the property. Another
protection in the event for example issue is advertising billboards, these
that the company falls into debt, a are all deemed “revenue” by Zimra
creditor can then in theory attach and

and therefore there could be potential tax liabilities. If you d) Who are the current Directors?
see cell phone masts/advertising billboards etc. these are
issues of concern for any potential purchaser and or even the e) Have all the Companies shares been redenominated in US$
Seller. Zimra will want tax on this “income” and will levy its or are they still in ZW$?
usual 100% penalty and interest and further penalties for non
submission of tax returns etc. These can add up quickly and be f) You may find that when bought in the prior transaction the
substantial. shares could have been split and half the shares put in a
spouse’s name, is the person you are dealing with entitled
All Agreements for the Sale of Shares should have warranties
and Indemnities from the Sellers to cover the Purchaser from to sell all the shares?
these liabilities but in practice these are worthless particularly
when the Sellers are leaving the country. As Estate Agents you g) If the Companies paperwork is not up to date this should
are agents for the Seller and it is feasible in law for a purchaser be done prior to the sale as it is an expense the Seller/
to at least attempt to go after an Agent if the Seller has Company must bear. Purchasers get very irate when they
disappeared overseas and these costs are significant. must pay for this and often their reaction is “I would not
have bought, had I known this…” or “this was not
e) As Share Blocks are ordinary Companies, if no-one attends disclosed to me by the agent who is therefore negligent”
to the filing of the Company Annual Returns there may well This cost should be paid for pro rata by all the current
come a time when the Company despite being the owner shareholders not just the one owner/seller
of the land is “struck off” by the Registrar of Companies for
noncompliance. In terms of the current Companies Act Section h) Missing share certificates can be replaced by the Company
320A if a Company is struck off; anything it may own i.e. the Secretary, (there is no Government Department involved)
land and flats could then vest in the State. This may all happen it’s an internal process of the Company, but please be
very quietly and without much notice. To get a Company possible independent verification must be sought from the
reinstated an Application must be made to court and this is Company Secretary and perhaps a Director or two as to
expensive and will take a long time. the Sellers credentials before paying out, because of the
ease of replacing a share certificate.
As the Register of Companies is in theory now all being placed Don’t be tempted to get involved in the “manufacture” of
“online” the Registrar of Companies is likely to take the a replacement certificate as if there is fraud you could
opportunity to strike off more and more companies that are become an accessory to this.
not up to date to clear out the mess moving forward. It is The “fraud” can also be quite “innocent” i.e. an estranged
possible and not too expensive to update a Co (even if it is spouse who is “caring overseas”, a deceased spouse,
many years in arrears US$50 per year + US$50 per year as deceased parent etc., these are still illegal as Gvt taxes
a penalty) provided it has not been struck off already. This (CGT, Estate Duty, Master Fees etc.) and or other due
point is very good at getting all the flat owners to sort out the process are being evaded/avoided all of which will
issues that a flat complex may have. invalidate the whole transaction

It is for these reasons “Sale of Shares” should not be treated 3) General view of the property
casually by Sellers and Agents as in reality there are many more
potential “pitfalls” than a straight transfer of land/title. a) Are there cell masts or advertising Billboards on property?

MINIMUM CHECKS THAT NEED TO BE b) Who are the current owners of the other Flats and are they
CARRIED OUT. in occupation or are all the occupier’s all tenants.

1) Deeds Office Search – c) When was the last Owners Association Meeting?

a) Does the Company in which Sale d) Is there a list of owners who can be contacted or emailed
of Shares is being carried out – still own the land. to offer shares to?

b) Are there any Caveats or bonds on the property as a whole? e) Are the Rates up to date?

2) Companies Office Search – These are all the Standard Checks that would be expected by a
“reasonable man” and probably more so of a “Reasonable Agent”
a) Is the Company up to date? and or “Legal Practitioner.”

b) Has it been struck off? Article supplied by Tim Tanser Consultancy in conjunction with,
Pam Golding Properties Head Office Highlands.
c) Are the records up to date?

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INTERIOR DESIGN

A house defined by
sunlight and style text by Michael Nott

photos by Kush Carter

Tex and Nola Dollar moved into originally the natural timber colour but Nola
their new home in the Chikanga has painted it white, which enhances the
complex in Rolfe Valley around feeling of spaciousness and light.
13 years ago. Their decision to move was
partly in order to be closer to the schools At the front end of the spine is the main
for their children, but largely because Nola entrance – a red door with wooden panels
fell in love at first sight with the amazing on both sides – and a huge arched window
light flooding into the interiors from the above. A small paved walkway leads to
double volume north facing windows. the front door with a low brick wall on one
side demarcating the parking area. The
The house is one of 8 in a cluster of homes low wall has two cylindrical pillars mounted
designed by Penny Stone from the Stone on it which help to support a series of
Beattie Studio. The houses were built in the four wooden cross beams. The beams are
early 90s yet still retain a very modern - and quite far apart and really just decorative
almost timeless - ambiance. This is partly but together with the pillars they create
due to the simple and uncomplicated layout a feeling of arriving at a special place –
of the structure and the efficient use of almost like an outdoor entrance foyer. Nola
space. The house has a central spine which has decorated the entrance with a single
feels almost like the nave of a church, with white carriage light on the wall and hanging
a double height barrel ceiling. The tongue baskets of red petunias that match the
and groove vaulted barrel ceiling was colour of the door. The effect of the wood

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panel walls, the pillars, plants and paving all
combine to suggest the entrance to a home
in an older district of Paris, or somewhere
equally romantic. From outside the front door
you can see right through the house to the full
height window at the opposite end, during the
day offering glimpses of sunlight on the trees.
From the front door you enter into the main
heart of the home – a long space leading
directly to the magnificent gable end wall. It’s
a double height wall almost entirely of glass
set into a fine wood frame. Because it’s north
facing the winter sun pours in and the mass
of greenery beyond make the space feel
light and airy, like a conservatory or a garden
room. Through the glass doors there’s a view
of the lush green garden and a glimpse of
little white wrought iron cafe chairs and a
table – a little street cafe scene. Not only is it
beautiful during the day, Nola says she also
loves to see the moon and stars at night. A
simple balustrade guards the stepped down
bedroom section and also adds a stylish and
slightly unexpected detail.

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The living spaces are united by simple terracotta INTERIOR DESIGN
floor tiles which have a rich patina of age. An
antique shop counter, which once sat in a linen press serves as storage while the dining
millinery shop, has pride of place in the area table has an eclectic mix of six chairs – two
in front of the glass wall. The living spaces spindle back chairs and four other chairs
are filed with original art works by mostly which are the same shape but upholstered
local artists including Sarah Fynn, Sue Piercy, in different fabric. A series of three Oriental
Sheena Hadwick, Mike Glen-Williamson and lanterns hang above the table.
Nola’s own paintings. Mirrors, lanterns, candles,
old suitcases, silver and brass items, and The additional space is now an informal lounge
interesting pieces of furniture work together to beyond the dining room and a new verandah
create a relaxed French Provencal style. links the informal lounge and the more formal
lounge. The new verandah has wicker furniture,
In the dining room Nola has extended the oversized terracotta pots and even a romantic
space by swinging the original sliding doors garden swing. The formal lounge has a fireplace
around 90 degrees and incorporating the which was originally free standing, dividing the
existing verandah into the area. An old English dining room and lounge. Nola bricked up one
side of the fireplace to create recessed nooks
for the TV and other electronic gadgets.

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Nola’s small garden is an absolute delight
filled with trees and greenery. Both Nola and
her mother have experience with garden
design and landscaping. White Indian fan tail
pigeons flutter around the garden trying to
avoid the cats!
With her boundless energy and creativity you
get the feeling that the home will always be a
work in progress being continually refined and
growing organically. A recent addition is the
summer house in the garden which Nola uses
for her Life Alignment practice. It’s a simple
octagonal structure, slightly raised, with glass
doors on four sides to take full advantage of
the garden. Inside the decor has an Oriental
theme, while outside it’s surrounded by beds
of lavender and shaded by trees.
The Chikanga complex was named after Chieftainess Chikanga, a
princess of the household of King Tendai Chifambausiku Mutasa,
paramount monarch of Manyika. She was born around 1865 and died
around 1920. She was famous for her attempts to resist the colonial
occupation and so her legend lives on today.

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INTERIOR DESIGN

The sleeping areas are contained on one side
of the central spine, down a small flight of
steps, while the living spaces are set out on
the opposite side.

The sleeping area is comprised of the master
bedroom – north facing with its own little
private patio in front. The master bedroom
has an en suite bathroom and there are two
more guest bedrooms, a bathroom and a
guest loo. All the rooms have views out to the
garden. The sleeping wing is set slightly lower
than the rest of the house because of the
slope of the site.

The master bedroom is simply decorated in
shades of blue with plain white drapes, an
romantic wrought iron headboard (originally
from Canada) and a dressing table with an
antique brush set and pretty perfume bottles
set in front of a mirror in a distressed frame.

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