Zimbabwe eProperty Magazine April 2021 Issue 14

eProperty
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How to match
colours for your
home

45 Steps to building a
house in Zimbabwe

Ways to protect your home

from thieves from the outside
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45 STEPS TO BUILDING A HOUSE IN ZIMBABWE
STEP (1)
Architect Drawings drawn up and approved by the city council. Make sure
you hire an architect that insists on visiting your stand in order to come up with
the house design, this will ensure a design that takes advantage of your stand
positioning and orientation. Remember that Zimbabwe is in the southern
hemisphere therefore your houses (main living areas) should face north in
order to get the most sunlight.
The boundary pegs are already found and on view
Builder gets all required approvals for construction to begin
Your engineer will study the new house plans and specify where you will
require certain beams, structures and re-inforcing, particularly with a double
storey and sloping plots.
The Engineer will draw technical specifications which illustrate where the
structural re-inforcing has to be placed and how it is to be designed.
A copy of each engineers drawing are handed to the Building Contractor,
Architect, Owner, Municipality, (for inclusion with your original drawings). The
Engineer will inspect each selected area as it is finished before signing each
one off.
GEO-TECHNICAL REPORT - The Engineer will require a report on your plot for
samples of soil.
Depending on soil type, extra foundations or re-inforcing have to be built into
the structure for safety. Holes are dug all over the site and at different depths.
Soil samples are analyzed.
Reports on these samples are given to the Engineer who can then establish
where the re-inforcing and strength is required. Get the Geo-tech report done
whether it is required or not for the safety of your family and your building in
the event of poor soil.
Clay is the worst soil type and requires special foundations.
STEP (2)
Erect Wooden cabin (this will be used by the guy that looks after your stand and for
the storage of building materials. We recommend a 6x3 cabin.
The municipality will require a connection fee to erect a tap for you to get connected
to the main water supply and thereby water to site, if there is no water connection a
50 000litre water tank is recommended ($550). It costs $50 to fill such a container.
Temporary toilet erected in place and connected
The site is leveled and cleared.

STEP (3)
Site is surveyed and marked out for building foundations.
Exact positioning of the home is marked.

STEP (4)
Foundation trenches are dug Plumbing line is dug and run from street to site

STEP (5)
Concrete is poured into the foundation trenches with re-inforcing steel where and if
required.
Your steel and reinforcing contractor will have drawings from your engineers as well
as other plans of your building site. He will know exactly how and where to place his
steelwork.
Steel normally comes in long rods which are bent and 'tied' together in major areas
for support and structural re-inforcing. Also done in Columns which are load bearing
and in foundations, decking, boundary retaining walls.
Steelwork is an essential element of a building and so too is it an expensive one. If any
unusual building is envisaged it normally involves steelwork and re-inforcing specialists.
Your re-inforcing Company must come recommended, registered and with good ref-
erences.

STEP (6)
Foundation brickwork is built up
STEP (7)
Soil dug out of foundation trenches is backfilled and compacted.

STEP (8)
Soil is treated with a poison for ants (termites)

STEP (9)
DPC plastic damp proof sheeting is laid. (black sheeting) 200 microns minimum
Bricks are laid and built up
Re-inforcing steel and wire mesh is placed
Electrical conduit pipes and plumbing systems are installed and left exposed
Cement slab is poured
Brickwork is built up
Second floor deck is built up with metal plates on scaffolding in a double storey or flat
roof home Re-inforcing steel Concrete is poured and left to cure for a few days
DECKING If you are building a double storey then a decking contractor will position
scaffolding throughout your new home with large metal plates. After the steelwork
(reinforcing) is in place on these metal plates, concrete will be poured or pumped on-
to these and left for a few days to cure for your second level flooring slab. A skilled,
expensive and time consuming job. It will include your engineer, the building contrac-
tor and his labour force, the steel re-inforcing contractor, the municipality, the deck-
ing contractor, the cement contractor and hiring of pumps to relay the concrete up
and into. An extremely large deck should be done with a reputable contractor to
avoid any weakness in the mix and avoiding a "cold join."
And brickwork built up
Roof trusses are placed on walls
Roof Timber is painted with wood preserve
Beam fill brickwork fill between timber trusses
Plastic Sheeting placed on roof
Roof batons are placed
Tiles are placed
.
Waterproofing areas of roof where it requires it
There are many designs in timber and tile roofs. It all depends upon taste, budget
and weather. If you are having a tiled roof the company delivers the timber trusses
complete and made up. They are placed on your walls. Batons are laid across wa-
terproofing plastic and the roof tiles placed onto that. In high wind regions get the
roofing company to include in his quote storm clips on your tiles. Inevitably some new
tiles will crack and must be changed every so often. Once the roof is finished the
roofing company must have in his quote a time period whereby he will come and re-
visit and repair the roof at his cost.
Additionally get the roof serviced once a year to avoid problems later on. Into his
quote put down all water proofing that will be required on and around toilet breath-
er pipes or joins and so on. Another finicky nuisance task especially on a double sto-
rey. The roof structure when finished must be SIGNED OFF by the designer of your roof
according to National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act and receive a
DESIGNERS COMPLETIONS CERTIFICATE (Timber Roof Structure) and your ITC ROOF
LOADING CERTIFICATE (Timber Roof Structure).

STEP (10)
Conduit and electrical frames are placed in walls ALL conduit MUST HAVE draw wires
visible in each conduit for pulling of electrical wires through to their respective con-
nections. Even if these conduits are not required immediately draw wires must be in
place.
Areas that must be included in the ELECTRICAL QUOTE are: Conduit from house to
gate for lights gate motor and intercom any other exterior lighting or power points
like alarm systems, pool pumps, electric fencing and so on. The electrical CABLE run-
ning from your home to the roadside and connected to the main service MUST be in
the quote. The cable is expensive and will come as a shock in the final stages. The
cable should be placed at a depth whereby it won't interfere or get damaged at a
later date by any digging up of the garden for a pond or swimming pool. Quote
must include and install all-weather proof protection boxes for all outside wires and
plugs. Included in the quote for telephone conduit with draw wires from the room or
rooms where it is to be installed all the way to the road connection
This is often over-looked and can be very painful towards the finish when such a
minor but necessary job has to be done.
Count all plugs, lights and switches interior and exterior on the electrical plan and
make sure they are quoted for in detail. Lighting is inclined to be neglected but is an
essential element of your new home and for its smooth running day and night. Your
electrician should have a book showing fittings for the home to choose from or you
can order light fittings from a store of your choice.
Outdoor lighting must be waterproof and buy the brightest you can afford. The
gate lights and outside free-standing lights can be adjusted with an automatic light
sensor which turns them on in the evening and turns them off in the morning.
Dimmer switches make a pleasant touch in indoor lighting, especially in the bath-
room and bedroom. Down lights always look good and the light is good to.
Think about where your furniture will be placed, especially televisions and beds. Im-
agine where you would want a power point and for what. Make sure there are
enough power points within each room to avoid using multi-adaptors.

STEP (11)
Floors are screeded - A light cement and sand mixture is placed and "floated" onto
the slab for level flooring

STEP (12)
Window and Door lintels are built in as the brickwork goes up
Window and Door Frames are installed

STEP (13)
Exterior Doors are installed
Entrance doors must preferably be solid wood.
The sculptured doors with different designs on them look beautiful on any home (if
you can afford them).
One can buy all sorts of different doors but commonly moulded hollow core doors
are used for interior.
Fire doors are used for entrances from your garage into the home. The carpenter fits
the window and door frames to the specified areas. He hangs the doors into the
door frames and if necessary uses a PLAINER to shave off pieces of the door top or
bottom to fit AFTER the tiler has been and gone.He drills and gauges the cavity for
the locks within the doors and fits the hinges, handles and locks etc. The carpenter
is a busy man without a doubt and his job is also to cut, nail and wood glue the
skirting boards around the bottom of all the walls AFTER the TILER has laid his tiles. A
tip is to paint, varnish or stain the skirting boards if they aren't already BEFORE they
are nailed down, otherwise some poor soul will have a very long and fatiguing task
painting them down on the floor.

STEP (14)
Interior and Exterior Walls are plastered

STEP (15)
Glass is fitted into windows
Windows can make a luxurious home look very plain indeed. Send for catalogues of
available window sizes and shapes and so on. In most cases you can get windows
specially designed for your home bearing in mind frames must be inserted between
glass (if it is a large window) for safety and strength.
A window sill can be wide or narrow, painted or face brick, quarry tiled, plastered or
wood. Aluminium frames are less maintenance and don't rust. A timber frame will
look shabby quite quickly unless you are fastidious in the varnishing, sealing and
cleaning. Your glassing contractor measures frames and fits glass. Different glass
textures can be chosen for different rooms. For example a downstairs bathroom
would require a FROSTED GLASS. Glass can be tinted for glare.

STEP (16)
Ceilings are installed Conices are installed If you are having a tiled and timber roof
then the carpenter will install RHINO BOARD (ceiling board) onto the walls. He will
then plaster this ceiling board with a thin coat of RHINO LITE for a smooth finish.
These boards are not large enough to cover the space of an entire room so
CEILING BOARD TAPE is used to tape the sections together. The RHINO LITE is
plastered over this. This sets very hard and when dry can be primed and painted.
The carpenter places the CONICES the (the ornamental moulding) onto the ceiling
and the wall. This seals the gap between the two. The conices are nailed and glued
into place. If there is a slight gap where the plastered wall does not meet the Co-
nice evenly a FILLER is smoothed into the gaps and once painted won't be noticed.
Flat roofs do not require conices (a saving) and only if you specifically want the dec-
orative look of them. Conice fitting is a lengthy, messy job indeed. However these
days some beautiful WOODEN conices are available and are neater and easier to
fit and work with.

STEP (17)
Baths and showers installed It is essential to waterproof all showers.

STEP (18)
Waterproofing a flat roof involves using a bituminous primer which is laid onto the
roof and then a torch is fired onto that, melting the primer onto the cement as a wa-
terproofing system.

STEP (19)
Drills holes through ceiling for electrical light fixtures
STEP (20)
Electrician pulls his wires through conduit pipes

STEP (21)
Plumber lays his pipes

STEP (22)
Window sills are placed

STEP (23)
Ceilings and Conices are painted

STEP (24)
Walls are painted inside There are different interior and exterior paints for different ar-
eas in the home.
STEP (25)
Walls are painted outside If your home is face brick then a brick sealer is painted
over the bricks

STEP (26)
Baths and Basins are installed complete including toilet roll holders etc.

STEP (27)
Geysers are either placed within the roof on a lintel or inside the home within an
area specified on the house plans. The PLUMBER must be responsible for laying the
pipes for sewerage, storm drains, drain pipes, down pipes, guttering and connects
to the municipal mains at the road verge. He should be responsible for the fitting
of your baths, toilets, basins, taps and geysers, including the supporting brickwork/
framework around such items.
Thoroughly go through his quote making sure he includes everything to do with
the plumbing down to the last tap and plug filter. Ensure he is responsible for the
brickwork around the bath or shower area. Make sure that the baths fit snugly on-
to and into the brickwork leaving no movement or hollow sound when the bath is
tapped. If this is not supervised correctly your bath will move and when you lean
on the bath edges whilst getting out the bath the grouting will crack away from
the bath as it moves leaving cracks where water will soak down between brick-
work and bath and this could lead to leaks through ceilings in double storey build-
ings.
He must also include fitting of your roof guttering and down pipes and connection
to ground pipes. Some plumbers leave this out of the quote and then you end up
having to sub-contract to finish the job which becomes a necessary evil with a
cost that will surprise you. He must also include the connecting of washing ma-
chine and dish washer. A finicky connection if you don't know what you are do-
ing.
Inevitably sometime during the building process one or more of his pipes will get
pick-axed in a digging operation or accidentally cracked. Try and get him to
agree to replace or repair accidental damage to the pipes and if so make sure
the repair work is to satisfaction (otherwise you may have to fork over some more
money to repair the damage to his pipes).
Once all plumbing is in place check all taps and pipes for leaks etc. Switch all taps
on and off and flush all toilets, see they perform as they should. Get him to show
you where and how to switch off the mains water in case of a pipe bursting within
your home. Make sure he puts this within your property at an accessible point.
Make sure all underground piping is laid in an area where they won't (at a later
date) be dug into while building a pond or swimming pool. Do not let the plumber
install the exterior sewerage pipes where they will be ON SHOW on the exterior of
your boundary wall because he was too lazy to dig a little deeper. Try and get the
plumber to lay the pipe through the boundary wall at the bottom otherwise you
may have a very long sewerage pipe running down your front boundary wall
which might not look as good as it could have where you home is situated above
your front boundary wall.
Make sure the geyser is installed according to the safety regulation and even get
the plumber to put this in writing. Storm guttering one can use PVC or an alumini-
um seamless gutter in the round or square shape. Seamless guttering is very quick
and looks very neat indeed.
Make sure Garden taps are included in his quote and any sprinkler systems you
may want.

STEP (28)
Plumber places gutters, gulleys and down pipes

STEP (29)
Plumber connects up

STEP (30)
Floor and Wall tiles

STEP (31)
Curtain Rails are installed Skirting laid down
STEP (32)
Lights and switches are fitted Stoves etc. are fitted and connected

STEP (33)
Electrician Lays cable Electrician connects up

STEP (34)
Kitchen cupboards are installed Get the best you can afford for kitchen furnishings.
The kitchen is the busiest area in the home and requires adequate space

STEP (35)
Built-In cupboards are fitted

STEP (36)
Ballustrading, security gates are fitted Get various quotes for metal work you re-
quire. Burglar guards, security gates, driveway gates, dog control gates, fencing
and automation. If affordable get the biggest and fastest motor for your driveway
gate as the cost is negligible and you might want to put in a heavier and higher
gate at a later date. All metal work should be galvanized without exception. If not
you will have a rust problem very quickly, especially at the coast. Rusting burglar
guards are dirty and smelly and become very hard to repair once the rust process
has begun.

STEP (37)
The site is cleaned up and rubble removed

STEP (38)
Alarm is installed

STEP (39)
The driveway is paved Driveway gates are fitted

STEP (40)
Washing Line poles are cemented in place

STEP (41)
Landscaping and instant lawn is laid
STEP (42)
A 3 months maintenance period is then lapsed and any defects in the home are rec-
tified.
BUILDING FAULTS A new building will suffer from plaster cracks and in most cases are
not serious. The dried plaster forms hair-line and perhaps in some cases larger cracks
mostly around windows and doorways. In some cases the conices will lift from the
walls after movement or 'settling' in of your new home. Most of these cracks are in the
horizontal. A good filler and touch up is all that is needed.
However more serious cracks caused by foundation movement are much wider and
normally run in the vertical. These should be seen by a qualified person or inspector
who will advise you what action to take to rectify the problem.

STEP (43)
An inspector from the Municipality Local Authority will do a FINAL INSPECTION to see
that your house has been erected according to the plans specified and you must
give him the original certificates for safe-keeping.

STEP (44)
Local authority issues a the home owner a CERTIFICATE OF HABITATION.

STEP (45)
Move IN!
INSIDE TALK — J H PROPERTIES
JH Properties has diversified and keeps increasing its impact on property
development and engagement with various stakeholders and communities. Its
vital growth is also seen on the vital element on its branding and marketing that
has taken the Midlands based company by storm. Their huge Highlight and
youth empowering initiatives also saw them having a youthful brand ambassa-
dor Takudzwanashe Samhembere showing a clear commitment to their vital
youth initiatives. This goes in line with their core values on brand competitiveness
and progressiveness. Their social responsibility also plays a crucial role in
community development with their recent engagement where they partnered
in donating proceeds at Midlands Hope Children Centre at Mkoba 10. This
month has also been vital to the company as they believe in gender equality
and empowerment of women. On the 9th of March they went and celebrated
the women’s month at Gweru government complex where they partnered min-
istry of youth, ministry of home affairs, the Gweru city council and musicians as
well as athletes whom Mrs Samukheliso Moyo was the Guest. In their speech
presentation they highlighted the importance of gender equality as stipulated
on the sustainable development goals in particular SDG5 and also the promo-
tion of women’s month where they availed 5 stands at 7500 USD from their initial
price of 9500 USD. With their residential stands located at Rosemond Park this ini-
tiative was vital for the upliftment and empowerment of women. As Easter holi-
days are fast approaching JHproperties is urging all members of the public to
adhere to the World Health Organisation and Ministry of health and child care
guidelines on covid 19 so that health and wellbeing is achieved across all
divides.
J H PROPERTIES IN PICTURES
How to Match Colors
By Joyline Zindaga

Coming up with decor for a space is sometimes hectic but with these colour
guidelines, you can find the best coordinating colors to use in your space. Let us look
at the colour wheel first and understand how colour is formed.

Colour Wheel

The colour wheel is a guide to help match colors for interior design. This presents the
primary, secondary and tertiary (colours between primary and secondary colours).
 Primary colours are red, blue and yellow. They are pure colors and cannot be
created.

Secondary colours are orange, green and purple. These colors are formed when
equal parts of 2 primary colors are combined. For example equal parts yellow
and blue make green.

Tertiary colours are a mixture, in varying parts of secondary and primary colours to
create different hues, as a result the primary and secondary colours become
less vivid. (White and black are often added to darken and soften these hues).

Now that we’ve got the basics of the colour wheel covered, lets dive right in to see
what to do when selecting colour for decor.

1. Use the 60-30-10 Rule

The 60-30-10 rule divides a colour scheme into percentages of colour use.

Use Analogous Colours

You can select analogous colours from the color wheel for a colour scheme. These
groupings are divided into threes. They typically consist of the primary, secondary and
tertiary colors, but can be any three colors that are located side by side on the color
wheel.

60% goes to the Main Colour

The main colour should be the dominant colour to be used in your space. This includes
the wall color, floor colour (tiles, carpeting or rugs) and a piece or two of furniture. You
can also include curtains and all of these don't necessarily need to be solid colors, but
the main colour should always be prominent.

30% goes to the Secondary Color

The secondary colour will represent 30% of your decor colour scheme. The secondary
color doesn't compete for attention with the main colour in your overall design.
Instead, it should contrast with the main colour by being a different colour and thus
creates depth and interest in your decor.

10% goes to the Accent Color

The purpose of this colour is to give greater interest and contrast to your colour
scheme. This colour is designated as the accent colour and should be used through-
out the decor to draw the eye deeper into the room design.

For example:

 Green (60%), yellow-green (30%) and yellow (10%)

 Yellow-orange (60%), orange (30%) and red-orange (10%)

 Blue-green (60%), blue (30%) and blue-purple (10%)

 Purple (60%), red-purple (30%) and red (10%)

 2. Rule of Three
When following the rule of three, you select three colours to use within your colour
scheme. The rule of three is just using 3 different colours for your scheme. It’s almost
similar to the 60-30-10 rule.

When following the rule of three, you can select three analogous colours or comple-
mentary colours with an accent color choice added.

A)Complementary Colours
When choosing Complementary colours, you are choosing two colours that are di-
rectly opposite each other on the wheel.

For example:

Yellow and purple: You can then add white or brown for an accent colour.

Orange and blue: Select black or white for an accent colour.

Red and green: Add gold or silver for an accent colour.

 3. Keep the Colour Scheme Flowing

Once you've selected a colour scheme for the main room in your home, choose
one colour from it and carry it throughout your home. The strategy is to add other
colours to the main colour when moving from one room to the next. This will keep
your home decor flowing and cohesive without being too similar in every room.

4. Accessorize
Accessories can provide color in the interior rooms that have neutral walls.
Grouping the accessories in groups of threes can keep tabletops intriguing and
free of clutter. Not every room in your home needs to include all these colours.
Cohesion is vital, however, that doesn’t mean you can’t explore different avenues
of material usage. At the point when accessories aren’t

sufficient, include an extra wow factor, or the room’s punctuation mark.

By
Joyline Zindanga
Kreate Home Solutions
0772 965 559
CONSTRUCTION
Protecting Your Home From the Outside
Walk around the exterior of your home and scout out
its weaknesses. The best way to protect your home from the outside is
to survey it with the eyes of a burglar. If you can easily tell that a window
could be pried open, a thief will definitely be able to come to the same con-
clusion. You can even contact your local police department and they’ll pro-
vide a courtesy home assessment that can help you identify your home’s
weak spots.

While you’re checking for vulnerable spots, take note of any expensive elec-
tronics, art, or furniture that is easily spotted through windows. You don’t have
to redecorate your entire home to keep expensive items out of sight, but it
doesn’t hurt to make small adjustments where you can. No need to tempt
thieves any more than you have to!

Keep shrubbery around entrances and walkways

trimmed. The last thing you want is to make it easier for a thief to hide
when attempting to break in, so eliminate his options for hiding spots. He may
only need a few minutes of cover to make his entry but with no place to hide
while doing it, he’s less likely to even try. You could even plant thorny shrubs by
your windows to make it not only difficult to break in, but painful!

Build a fence. If you don’t have one already, installing a fence can be
an excellent way to keep unwanted visitors off your property. Open chain-link
or ornamental metal fencing tend to be preferable and are ideally secured
into concrete to prevent lifting. Solid fences can be easier to climb and offer
thieves a place to hide, though some homeowners prefer them for privacy
and noise reduction. You can better secure them by having sharp pointed
tops or, if you don’t mind a rough look, check out the cost of barbed wire
fencing.
Store expensive items like grills, cars, and bikes in the
garage. Though it may seem like a hassle to roll out the grill for every barbecue,
leaving it out makes it an easy target for thieves. They don’t even have to enter your
home to grab it, and if it’s got wheels it can be a breeze to sneak away with. If your
area only offers street parking, always lock your car and be sure to park in a well-lit
area.

Use curtains on garage and basement windows. Chances are

these areas don’t need the sunlight, so put up curtains or blinds for privacy and pro-
tection. Stowing your outdoor valuables only does so much good if they’re constant-
ly on display!

Install motion sensor lighting around your home, especially

at entrances. Shine a spotlight on a potential intruder before he can even
touch your doors or windows by adding extra lighting with motion detectors at en-
trances and especially dark corners of your home. If you live in an apartment, ask
your landlord to install sufficient lighting in walkways and halls to eliminate dark cor-
ners.

Get to know your neighbors. Crime tends to be lower in tight-knit com-

munities because neighbors are more likely to look out for each other and can easily
spot a stranger. Your neighbors can be one of your best assets in home crime pre-
vention because they offer extra eyes and an outside perspective. Plus if they have
a different work or school schedule from yours, they might be around during the day
when you’re away and can alert you to any suspicious activity that may occur in
your absence.

Keep your yard free of toys, tools, and ladders. A yard littered
with toys signals to a thief that the house may be filled with equally interesting enter-
tainment, like game consoles, tablets, or laptops.
A ladder or toolbox left out even briefly for an afternoon can give an opportunistic
thief help in gaining access to your house.

Talk to your neighborhood association about increased

lighting on your street. Burglars often case an entire street or neighbor-
hood to determine if it’s a good target, but often prefer to do so in the dark of
night. A well-lit neighborhood will likely deter him from your area, or at the very
least make it very difficult for him to slip away undetected

Prune trees around two-story homes. A determined crook may

scale a tree and break into an upstairs window if branches are long enough to
give him access. If you have a second floor, trim back tree branches to prevent a
cat burglar from making his move.

Consider forming a neighborhood watch program. This

will give you the opportunity to get to know your neighbors better. and create an
invaluable awareness and commitment to crime prevention in your area. You can
speak to your local police department about giving your group an informal lec-
ture that can provide insight into identifying a suspicious person and what to do if
you spot one loitering on your street, how to recognize a burglary in progress, how
to recognize an auto theft in progress, and what to do in an emergency. Local PD
will also usually distribute free literature on home safety and sometimes even offer
window stickers and ID cards identifying your neighborhood organization.

Work with your neighbors to clean up the neighborhood if

needed. A run-down, graffiti-lined, littered street can send the message to
criminals that the residents of your area don’t care about the neighborhood or
each other. That makes a prime location for theft. You can contact your local
public works department to assist in the clean-up.
It can be an excellent chance to bond with your neighbors, not to mention
make your area a more beautiful place to live.

Keep fences, gates, and garage doors locked. It’s worth

investing in a quality padlock for each outside entrance, even if you only lock it
at night. However, since most friends and family won’t mind calling ahead to let
you know they’re visiting, it’s best to leave them locked at all times. Never leave
your garage door open if you aren’t in it or outside and able to keep an eye on
it.

Install large, reflective numbers on your house and mail-

box. This makes it easier for police to identify your home in the event of an

emergency. Burglars prefer dark houses difficult to identify by address as it can

buy them crucial spare moments in the event they’re caught in the act.

Secure your car. If you must park on the street, do so in a well-lit area and

bring valuables like cell phones, purses, GPS devices, and satellite radios inside.

Never leave anything of value in plain view, and always lock the doors and roll

up windows. Break-ins can occur in even the safest neighborhoods, and an

unlocked car is one of the easiest possible targets. Never leave a spare key in

the visor or anywhere else inside, even if the car is locked.

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surburb Stuhm location take first right turn after
Mutoko toll gate along Shamva Road, travel 6km its
on your right….
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