This Is Not My New Year’s Resolution
I do not resolve to get more sleep. I do not resolve to use floss instead of toothpicks. I do not resolve to plan my… Read More »This Is Not My New Year’s Resolution
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Bad Service at Bon Marche Avondale
We received a complaint about bad customer service at Bon Marche Avondale; Just wanted to point something out that most Zimbabweans are probably so used… Read More »Bad Service at Bon Marche Avondale
BancABC: stale thinking, dull banking
Ed Masau had a terrible experience at the hands of BancABC. In his own words: I got the shock of my life on Sunday 24… Read More »BancABC: stale thinking, dull banking
The price of luxury
Häagen-Dazs is an American ice-cream brand. As far as I know, it’s not easy to get in Zimbabwe. Spar Athienitis has it, though. At pretty… Read More »The price of luxury
I&J Meal Box costs more than actual meal
I was at Athienitis Spar the other day, and as soon as I saw a display of I&J Meal Boxes, I went for it.
Their curry range is amazing, and I especially love the tikka masala. You would think it’s fresh from an Indian restaurant, not out of the box.
“Buy Zimbabwe”; Do As We Say, Not As We Do
Whilst going through my favourite publication this morning, I came across what seemed an interesting article.
With businesses closing down in Zimbabwe, unemployment is increasing and as a result, there is less consumer spending.
During tough economic times, it might have been hard to come up with anything more visceral than the appeal to “Buy Zimbabwe. Save a job.”
All well and good, and this seems like a noble effort. Except … buyzimbabwe.org.zw itself is not even hosted in Zimbabwe.