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What if Starbucks…Zimbabwe

What if Starbucks were to enter the Zimbabwean fast food market tomorrow? As the Coffee industry grows in Zimbabwe, an expansion into Zimbabwe is not a far reach in speculation. 

Zimbabwe has more Coffee shops and Coffee plantations and brands as it ever did in its history. Coffee brands in supermarkets include Tanganda, Vumba, Leopard Forest, just to name a few.

Ancient Zambezi

Lovers of the Zambezi River who are interested in learning more about its very ancient history, will be delighted to read a fascinating article by Fenton “Woody” Cotterill, Andy Moore and Roger Key which was reproduced in the The African Fisherman magazine last year.  

The article is a non-technical summary of the original paper published in the South African Journal of Geology under the title:  ‘The Zambezi River: an archive of tectonic events linked to Gondwana amalgamation and disruption, and subsequent evolution of the African Plate’. 

What is particularly fascinating to the layman about this latest research is a) geological study now establishes the ancient Proto-Zambezi as the Earth’s oldest-known river (minimum 280 million years old) and b) that the ancient Proto-Zambezi ran in exactly the opposite direction (west across Africa into the Karoo) to what it does today (east into the Indian Ocean).

The Spread of Bantu in Africa

Zimbabwean folk move about like their ancestors, the Bantu people, as they travel and settle, from place to place. It is in the Zimbabwean’s blood to migrate and make residence in whatsoever place seen fit for forage, per se.

Qantas Stops Selling Tickets in Zimbabwe Amid Cash Shortage

Qantas Airways Ltd. told travel agents in Zimbabwe to stop selling tickets for its flights after the International Air Transport Association warned it’s getting harder to move funds out of the country, according to a circular sent by the Australian airline to agencies and seen by Bloomberg.

Joina City, the heart of the City

Shopping in Harare is fast growing back into Shopping Centres, and there are several of note, beginning with Joina City, the only shopping full-fledged shopping mall in the city centre.

Harare which happens to be the Capital city of Zimbabwe has in it some very interesting and attractive Shopping centres, where one can even spend the whole day at, as there are activities which are found in these shopping centres which one would love to participate in “Joina City, the heart of the City.”

Spontaneous Trips with the Family

Zimbabwe is one country adorned with a number of places where one can relax after a long working week. People do not have to travel for long distances, as there are a lot of activities to do within the country. 

There are activities such as cruising, canoeing, and even horse riding in places such as Chengeta Lodge in Harare.

Experience the Forests

Zimbabwe is a nation that was carved from the forests and woodlands under the Southern African sun. 

Surrounded by four nations whose environments are different, ranging from deserts, mountainous, and woodlands, the forests of Zimbabwe are a combination of many types of forests.

Crocodile Safaris and Farming

Interesting facts on the feared reptile

Crocodiles are one of the most interesting reptiles found on the earth and in Zimbabwe there are a lot of places where one can find them. 

Crocodiles are indeed very dangerous and people should be protected from them and the best way to do that is to study the behaviour of crocodiles and their effects on people sharing the same water with them. 

Hunting in Mbalabala

Mbalabala Safaris has been hunting in Zimbabwe since 1987 and in that time we have built a good reputation for big game trophies. We only hunt in the best areas in Zimbabwe to ensure you have the best possible hunt.

Begun by Charlie and Pam Stanton, over 20 years ago, Mbalabala Safaris offers a unique hunting experience in the southern part of Zimbabwe.