Welcome to Zimbabwe, cluster house concept!!!

“Land is a finite resource and we must fully utilise it. We want to see more flats and cluster houses. - Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo.

Zimbabwe’s low density suburbs such as Newlands, Eastlea in Harare and Daylesford in Gweru have seen cluster houses replacing villas.

Cluster houses in Zimbabwe

On a piece of land usually reserved for the construction of one big house and a cottage, a new phenomenon of building cluster houses has emerged sending banks and real estate companies to invade the low density suburbs.

The banks or real estate agents are buying such properties, demolishing mansions and villas to pave way for the construction of cluster houses.

Where the two hectare land once stood an old Victorian villa, it now holds 20 cluster houses made up of high quality material.

The cluster houses share one perimeter wall and gate. However, each house has its own garage and piece of yard.

Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo recently toured one of the cluster houses in Newlands constructed by Homelux.

Chombo said Newlands and Eastlea had been rezoned to accommodate the new concept housing scheme.

“We are in the process of re-zoning places such as MT Pleasant.

“Land is a finite resource and we must fully utilise it. We want to see more flats and cluster houses,” Chombo said.

The minister said the construction of cluster houses resonates with government’s policy.

“I am delighted to note that your vision feeds into that of government as it relates to maximising land utilisation, for example, densification since land is a finite resource,” said Chombo.

“I therefore, without any reservations applaud such endeavours as they by and large improve the lives of our people through the provision of decent housing and employment creation opportunities.”

The minister further urged real estate players to invest in new technologies so as to ensure the maximum utilisation of land.

He also said construction companies should never compromise on quality.

“As government, we urge private property developers to embark on research and development so as to come up with new cost effective building technologies and materials. We desire to have new building technologies which are not only cost effective but of high quality and standard to ensure durability of the final product,” Chombo said.

“I recognise that the design of this project primarily aims to cut costs without compromising the quality of the final product. I must also emphasise that, with the incessant load-shedding we ought to encourage the use of renewable energy, for example, solar energy, rather than relying on the traditional means.

“We also encourage environmental management statuses,” he said.

Justin Machibaya, managing director of Homelux properties said government should avail more land to private developers so that they meet the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Social Economic Transformation (ZimAsset) goals.

“In the ZimAsset, real estate, if I am not mistaken, is the second largest contributor after mining and we have to fully utilise the land we have. Can you imagine what we can do if we are given

1 000 units (stands) in high density areas,” Machibaya said.“We believe in quality houses for every Zimbabwean and we also believe in the maximum utilisation of land.

“This is why we came up with the cluster houses concept. We have a number of projects in Harare and we promise that we will avail quality and affordable houses,” added Machibaya. - Improved from an article in THE WEEKEND POST

Reflections on Day Of The African Child

Says whistle blower website Wikipedia: "The Day of the African Child has been celebrated on June 16 every year since 1991, when it was first initiated by the Africa Union (AU) then OAU (Organisation of African Unity)

It honors those who participated in the Soweto Uprising in 1976 on that day. It also raises awareness of the continuing need for improvement of the education provided to African children.

On June 16th every year, governments, NGOs, international organisations and other stakeholders gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the full realization of the rights of children Africa.

Says Proverbs 19 vs 14: "House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.' You actually have to BUY the wealth for your CHILDREN!!!

This year, we urge you to honour our African children by buying them property...it is actually your divine commission to do so!!! 

Call/App Mashmo Land Investment Trust on +263 779 538 970...we still have properties reserved for you at our Eastdale, Daylesford cluster houses in Gweru, Zimbabwe!!! 

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Terra-Surveys carries out pegging at Eastdale clusters

Men at work....

Terra-Surveys, trading as Sheasham Investments, currently developing Shurugwi Heghts, has finished pegging Eastdale cluster house stands and roads.

Hitting the peg in...

The enclosure is situated at number 22A Eastdale Road, Daylesford


The company is run by prominent Gweru surveyor C.Mandaza, who holds a Bachelor of Science [Honours] in Surveying from the University Of Zimbabwe (plus MSIZ).

Also a director with Stoneclare Construction, Mandaza until recently, headed the Gweru City council Surveyors Unit.

So sit back and relax, we have the creme de la creme on board!
A few units are still available. Book yours today on +264 54 224166, 224181, or (Cell, Whatsapp) +263779538970.

You can also visit us on Mashmo Land Investment Trust, First Floor, Motala Building, 74 Main Street, GWERU, ZIMBABWE.

Live what you sing, urges Mashmo's Augustine!!!

Worship and praise is an important part of Christian life.

However Augustin Caivin Shumba, a procurement officer with Mashmo Land Investment Trust, who is a worship leader in his own right, feels 

Augustine Caivin Shumba, Mashmo Land Investment Trust procurement officer-cum- gospel artist

that a significant number of talented musician do not practice what they sing.

"As worshippers, we really need to worship to the God we are serving as a starting point, " says Augustine, an active member of the Grace Life Covenant Choir. 

He fellowships at Midlands Hotel, Thursdays and Sundays.


"A worshipper needs to read, fast, pray, in fact live Christianity."

Shumba started music at the early age of eight as a grade 3 pupil at Bata Primary School in Gweru. He began taking praise and worship seriously at James Mutami's Call To Worship group, also in Gweru from 2012 to 2013.

He then joined Spirit Praise at Spirit Embassy, before finally settling at GLC choir.

Who inspire t

he musician in Zimbabwe, and internationally?

"As musicians we really need to practice Christianity itself as opposed to just being a tinkling cymbal."

Augustine (third from left) at Heartfelt Worship team

Says Auga: "Gospel music Michael Stamp, and Israel Houghton's Houghton bless me so much. Locally, I admire the standards set by Prophet Tavonga Vutabwashe's Heartfelt Worship Team, where I also was once a musican."

The 23 year-old is aiming at starting his own musical group focusing more on deep in two years time.

"Next year however, God willing, I intend to drop a scorcher of an album, working with our Chief Executive Officer Robson Vunganai as my producer, at his Vybz Records."

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A brief scan at our Eastdale council permit

We hope we find you well, and had a sterling weekend!

Today we look at the contents of the Mashmo Land Investment Trust Eastdale council permit for your benefit.

The permit, is the first of its kind since Gweru became a municipal in 1914, and obtained city status in 1971. Council is yet to issue a similar one.

Writes Engineer Praymore Mhlanga to Mashmo chairman Mr Blazio Mtakiwa: "I am pleased to advise that Council, at its 634th Ordinary Meeting, resolved that permission be granted in terms of section 26 (3) of the Regional, Town, and Country Planning Act (Chapter 29:12) for the construction of CLUSTER HOUSES (emphasis ours) on Lot 22 of Gwelo Small Holding 6 (22 Eastdale Road, Daylesford)"

Eng. Mhlanga further advises that the roads and storm water drains formed by the proposed development shall be formed, graded and surfaced with such material as specified and approved by Gweru city council, all at the applicant's cost.

"Road works should be completed before any houses are built save that when the roads in any section have been completed, houses in that section can be constructed."

The permit mentions that reticulated water supply from the reticulation system of Gweru City council shall be provided, by the applicant (Mashmo) at their cost, to all houses. This water reticulation system shall be approved prior to installations, by Gweru City council.

All houses shall be connected to a reticulated sewer sewer from the council.

The houses shall be covered with concrete or Harvey tiles.

Each house shall be sited in such manner that it has adequate parking space and allows a minimum area of  500 square metres when subdivisions for individuals are carried out. Normal subdivision procedures will be followed.

A security wall shall be put around the development, care being taken that such an enclosure does not interfere with traffic circulation.

Thank you.

Direct further enquiries to First Floor, Motala Building, 74 Main Street, Gweru, Zimbabwe

Tel: +263 54 224166

 Fax: +263 54 224181

WhatsApp: +263 779 538 970

Website: www.mashmolit.co.zw

Mashmo lends a hand in 'cooking' Soul Food

On set...5 - 4 3 - 2 - 1 - SHOOT!!!

Mashmo Land Investment Trust is proud to be one of the sponsors of Soul Food, a Midlands State University (MSU) Film and Theatre Arts Department production.

Scene of the filming

Directed by Derby Bheta and co-produced by Tariro Chingozho December and Appreciate Makadho, Soul Food is set out on the task of creating the best visual media productions for both the Zimbabwean and the international audience.

"We hope to finish filming by August 2015," informed December.

"We will also have the short film posted on online Zimbabwean television platforms such as Blacktoe TV and TV Yangu by September 2015."

The producers were worried that the film industry is greatly concentrated to the capital city (Harare) making film sets monotonous.

"Against the backdrop, we aim to revamp the films by using new exotic landscapes such as those found in Gweru."

Appreciate Makadho and Robson Moyo

The 13-minute production will have a narration of modern-day society, investing more in presenting a relevant story told in the best way possible.

Inside The Carousel

Says Makadho : "A more professional business approach route will be taken to give the film a corporate appeal attracting other similar corporate entities to invest into, and sponsor the project."

Mashmo Chief Executive Officer Robson Vunganai said the company felt compelled to partner with the makers of the film as part of their community development efforts.

"Gweru is our home, and Mashmo being a local brand, we saw it worthwhile to support the film producers efforts, especially considering that they are from a local tertiary institution.

"Where else would  a company want to channel resources other than towards education?"

Walking down history's lane

Last year Gweru celebrated 100 years since it was first a municipal in 1914.


 At Mashmo Land Investment Trust, we also gleefully remember that year as a stepping stone at both our establishment, as well as into the history books of the Midlands capital.

Mashmo directors Mr R. Vunganai(CEO)  and Mr B. Mtakiwa (Chairman)

For starters, the Mashmo Eastdel (Daylesford) project was the first in Gweru, coming at a time the very word 'cluster house' was still very uncommon.


Council had to travel to Harare and Bulawayo in an effort to establish what kind of a creature cluster houses were.


Only in October of 2014 Harare had approved the construction of hundreds of cluster houses across the capital, with the coming to fruition of the projects expected to significantly ease the housing shortages and regulate rentals.


The plain truth that most land developers and constructors never tell was that it was highly likely that only a few could afford, and benefit from the projects.




We repeat with pride that it is Mashmo Land Investment Trust that was first licensed by Gweru city council to develop cluster houses in the city. To be frank, as at 1 June 2015, today, no other institution had been yet approved to carry out a cluster house development in the city of close to 500 000.

Knocking for the permit!

In previous inserts, we have defined cluster housing as "a subdivision technique where dwellings are grouped close together with a common area left for recreation.'

 In effect residents have extremely small yards but can enjoy the large common spaces.

 Our project is unique in the sense that you pay a $3000 deposit over three months, and pay monthly instalments as you move into your upmarket property.


For the benefit of those who are reading our blog for the first time, our units are 500 square metres, with 150 square metres taken up by the house.

Should you want to spend 10 year making these contributions, you pay $500 every month, while you make $345 installments and finish up 15 years later.

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