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Real Estate, Property Investment & Decentralized Planning | Harare Urban Renewal with Kura Chihota.
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- ZFN FRIDAY DRINKS
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- Mar 4, 2026
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- 5574
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Summary
š Exploring the realities of Zimbabweās real estate and property investment markets, including the challenges and opportunities for both middle- and low-income earners. šØāāļø Insights into city governance with the analogy that āCity Fathersā have failed to live up to their responsibilities. š¢ The concept of decentralizing urban planningāencouraging local communities like Budiriro, Chitungwiza, and Borrowdale to shape their development and solutions. š Social housing: Harare City Councilās goal of delivering 50,000 affordable housing unitsā Is it doable or just a pipe dream? š¦ "Mattress banking" refers to the habit of keeping savings at home due to mistrust in formal banks. "Mattress bankā earns zero interest. In contrast, investing in property and real estate offers more stability and potential for growth.