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Ekhayeni - The African Village is our way of celebrating & showcasing the rich diversity of African Cultures, Cuisine & Delicacies

Dear All,

Here are the reasons why you should be excited about Ekhayeni – The African Village, Opening 1 August 2017. The opening of Ekhayeni – The African Village brings with it an array of new shopping and lifestyle choices. We are there to inspire and nurture healthy communities by building a Local and Sustainable Traditional African Food Supply System in a Vibrant, Diverse and Inclusive Market place while promoting Cultural and Heritage Tourism. Country themed and built within 1.2 Hectares of architectural beauty and creative design, the Village blends the desires and needs of any shopper. The African Village Features the following:

1. African Traditional Food Outlets - A Chance to Delight in a diverse African Cuisines:
The African Village will be home to a number of Africa’s Traditional Food Outlets offering an array of an exotic fusion of culinary delights, blending both traditional and contemporary dishes that bring the authentic and diverse taste of Africa's finest cooking to you.

2. A Farmers Market:
Farmers’ markets are at their prime right now, overflowing with fruits and vegetables that have been harvested at their peak. When it comes to seeking the freshest, sweetest flavours and stocking up for canning or freezing, Ekhayeni Farmers Market is the place to be.

3. Kids Playcentre
Our Kids PlayCentre offers a Drop & Shop facility, so you can leave your children in the hands of qualified childcare for fun educational activities for a couple of hours while you can get some shopping done in peace!

4. The Events Centre:
This is the heart beat of our Village. The Events Centre will host many a function including, cultural festivals, fashion shows, music festivals and competitions

5. The Music Studio:
The Music Studio's fun and educational classes for pre-schoolers up to teens feature an early childhood music education program that is taught by qualified teachers. Age-appropriate classes will ensure that your child receives lots of personal attention

6. The Art Studio:
Art classes at our Studio are designed to intentionally develop the inner artist. Structured around weekly themes, a teacher will guide your child through different techniques, encouraging experimentation and creativity with the aim of unleashing the artist within.

7. Hair Studio & Nail Bar:
Our Hairstudio is especially structured for those adorning natural hair, locs or dreads. Will also offer a “transitioning” service for those with relaxed / treated hair looking to get their hair back to its natural state. With prices that won’t knock your socks off, a well-trained team of Afro-hairdressers, this is definitely a place an African woman can trust

8. Herbal Shop:
Our Herbal Shop is a provider of health promoting herbs and complimentary services, including education and educational materials. We understand that radiant health is the result of good living and a healthy lifestyle. As a team, we are dedicated to aiding and guiding you on your path to perfect health, and to building a better world as a result. With our tonic bar, complimentary herbal consultations, and over 1000 herbal formulations made from the finest quality herbs in the world, we are sure that we can be your principal wellness centre, serving the many needs you may have in order to achieve perfect health.

9. Tour Operators & Travel Agencies:
Will be there to offer expert advice to guide you in making one of your most important decisions—how to spend your invaluable time off.

10. African Couture Outlets
Our African Couture Outlets will not just be about Clothing but Visual Statements that are Part Art and Part Fashion.

11. Art and Craft Shop
Our art and Craft shop will carry extraordinary, exotic and unique collections of African arts and craft products, offered to you at the most competitive prices.

12. Plants and Herbs Nursery:
Will specialize in the production and sales of vegetables, herbs, seedlings and young plants, for the professional and hobby markets.

11. Communication Centre:
Our communication centre will be equipped to offer secretarial services to our visitors

Ekhayeni – The African Village brings you the taste of the Real Africa, all encapsulated within a shopping environment that has been designed to entertain and inspire. Make sure you book out the weekend of 4 – 5 August 2017 to experience the launch of Ekhayeni – The African Village!

26/07/2017

Call for Exhibitors and Sponsors - Ekhayeni Food Festival and Business Indaba 2018

Ekhayeni – The African Village invites you to experience the ultimate cultural extravaganza with Events, Experiences, and Performances set to bring a “taste of” Africa to you at the Ekhayeni Food Festival and Business Indaba set for 4 and 5 May 2018.

Why Exhibit at the Ekhayeni Food Festival and Business Indaba

Whether you are looking to meet new buyers or present your new products, exhibiting at the Ekhayeni Food Festival and Business Indaba gives you the opportunity to directly engage with your future customers in a fun filled and refreshing environment.

Launch your products to new markets and establish new business connections.

Meet new prospective buyers and suppliers and present your new products to existing clients.

Position your business amidst the greatest concentration of buyers in one place.

Sign contracts and agreements with buyer groups on location

Find a reliable agent or distributor.

Exchange experiences and insights with local and regional professionals.

Gain increased visibility in Africa

Discover new market trends and technologies in the African food industry.

Why Sponsor the Ekhayeni Food Festival and Business Indaba

Maximize your presence and recognition in Africa

Sponsoring Ekhayeni Food Festival and Business Indaba 2018 will make your company stand out as a leader in the industry and will leave a strong impression of your brand in people’s minds.

Your company will not only benefit from optimum exposure but will also get the opportunity to network with local and regional professionals from the food and beverages, clothing as well as the art and craft industry.

For more details about Ekhayeni Food Festival and Business Indaba Exhibition and Sponsorship opportunities, please contact us on +263 779 438 025 or zonfa@powerconnect.co.zw, zonfa38@gmail.com

15/07/2017

Tender For The Allotment of Exclusive Outdoor Advertisement Rights at Ekhayeni - The African Village

ZONFA (Zimbabwe Organic & Natural Food Association) hereby invites bids from interested parties for allotment of Exclusive Outdoor Advertisement Rights for the display of advertisements at Ekhayeni – The African Village on the walls of the following structures:

1. The Farmers Market
2. The Events Centre
3. Music & Art Studio
4. The Ablution Block

INTRODUCTION:
a. In an endeavour to promote Culture and Heritage Tourism, Zimbabwe Organic and Natural Food Association (ZONFA) is set to open a village, Ekhayeni — The African Village. The village to be built on four hectares of architectural beauty and creative design in Harare will bring an assortment of different ways of living, stimulating a healthy community and promoting African cultures.

b. With a view to augment capital, ZONFA has decided to monetize the advertisement space on a number of selected structures at the Village.

c. ZONFA invites bids from interested parties for allotment of exclusive outdoor advertisement rights for display of advertisements on the walls of selected building structures.

d. Owing to the Village strategic location and unique theme, advertising space at the Village gives bidders a unique opportunity to promote their brands.

e. Based on the fulfillment of eligibility criteria as laid down in the tender document, successful bidders will be selected through open tendering process for the exclusive outdoor advertisement rights for the display of advertisements at the Village.

Tender documents must be submitted by e-mail, all attachments in PDF format, signed and scanned on or before 31 July 2017, 1500hrs.

To request the Information document covering the purpose of the contract, details of space available etc. Kindly e-mail us on zonfa@powerconnect.co.zw, zonfa38@gmail.com

01/06/2017

The Farmers Market at Ekhayeni - The African Village

So, there we were brainstorming about our Farmers Market, throwing ideas, visualizing etc. What is it going to look like, I asked - a trade center definitely - muzinda wemari - millions or billions will definitely change hands there. Millions, Billions, farmers market, is that practical, I asked myself, how are we going to move millions, billions and in whose hands are these millions gonna land!?

The Farmer, the middlemen, the processor, who? What will be the set-up, is it a sisonke kinda market, where everything and anything goes so long money?

What principles and vision are we building this farmers market upon? ..and what is it going to look like, the physical appearance?

Now, for a farmers market to move millions or even billions there are certain things that I think should happen first...

1. A Farmer should perfect his trade, he has to produce quality crops, livestock, poultry etc. It all begins with choice of crops, seeds, land preparation, crop management, harvesting, post harvest crop management, etc etc

2. Value addition - gone are the days when we used to sell animal skins etc at a give away price (ko matehwe tomadini) to europe then import shoes, handbags and glue at a premium.

3. Cashflow management - Farmer akarongeka should be in a position to save money, invest in knowledge, insurance, plant and equipment. I know of some farmers who owns private jets, boats, they have perfected their trade so such an extent!

Now, at Ekhayeni Farmers Market, the banana Farmer from Honde Valley will not travel all the way from Honde just to sell bananas on a bunch, no!, of course she will sell some bananas on a bunch but you will also find banana powder, processed to perfection, packaged and labelled fit for export!

You will not only buy amasi from the dairy farmer but cream, yoghurt, butter etc same applies to the ginger, tomatoes and garlic farmer.

The bee farmer will be taught how to squeeze a dollar out of every imaginable product ever to come out of a bee, edible honey, bees wax, propolis even the bee hive.

We will squeeze juice from r**e or covo if need be and ichinaka, muchiinwa and muchidzokazve Farmer achiisa mari muhomwe, kwete kutengesa bundle for 35c, no ndaramba.

If you are a farmer and you think Ekhayeni Farmers Market can be your home. Kindly app +263 779 438 025, +263 777 929 117, +263 779 020 480 or email zonfa@powerconnect.co.zw for more information

23/05/2017

Ekhayeni - The African Village

Ekhayeni, is the name we christened our African Village, which is not just a “marketplace” but a collaborative and creative community of small businesses. Ekhayeni is the polarisation of the word Ekhaya – Meaning Kumusha, Home, because that’s exactly what we are creating, a home experience for all and sundry, Zimbabwean urbanites, diplomats, expatriates and tourists. We are more than just a shopping, recreation and entertainment complex, we are home to designers, artists, foodies, musicians, culture seekers and lovers of good vibes.

As locals, we’re often asked for recommendations on places to dine, the best shopping spots, trusted hairdressers etc. Our intention is to make Zimbabwe proud, raise our flag high and make lots of money, yes lots of it while giving you a point of reference every time you are asked for recommendations.

We are creating a platform, a unique environment for talented local designers, collectors of art and wild fruits, farmers, foodpreneurs to connect and collaborate, we are creating a favorite hangout for locals and visitors, a culture hub, so help us God.

If you are a designer, hairdresser, art collector, daring, innovative, and you feel Ekhayeni could be your home.

Kindly email us on zonfa@powerconnect.co.zw, zonfa38@gmail.com for more information on how you can become a part of our family.

16/05/2017

Ekhayeni - The African Village (A glimpse into what we have in mind)

Imagine, if I remember correctly is the title of a song John Lennon composed eons ago. He would ask you to imagine certain scenarios and today am going to ask you to do the same thing. Imagine it’s a Saturday, you want to do something different, something that would take the edge off you and your family but here is the problem, the wife enjoys shopping for her kitchen, and she wants to go to a place where there is fresh food and herbs galore some place different where she can do her shopping without pressure. You Jack, you miss chicken makaya and maybe you miss brown sadza (sadza rezviyo) too.

Your teenage daughter wants something exotic, she heard Moroccan food is delicious but well, we are in Zimbabwe, so hey, rather stay at home. Go ahead IMAGINE, WHAT IF, what if you could go to a place where you can get farm produce fresh from the village, have the kids on a jumping castle, get a taste of not just traditional Zimbabwe dishes but several traditional dishes from different African Countries all in one place.

YES, An African Village Market and Food Court, Play Centre rolled into one. Botswana kitchen, Swaziland, Namibia, Morocco, Nigerian Kitchen all in one place. It’s been long in planning and yes it’s happening. ZONFA and its Partners are setting up an Ethnic Village Market Place with Mbare prices but Hollywood service. You can buy a road runner to take home after a sumptuous dinner in any country’s kitchen of your choice. It’s not all, you can also be a part of it. We looking for daring, innovative, entrepreneurs to run the different kitchens and other businesses.

Kindly email us on zonfa@powerconnect.co.zw, zonfa38@gmail.com for more information.

12/05/2017

Welcome to Ekhayeni - The African Village

Our Organisation, ZONFA (Zimbabwe Organic & Natural Food Association) is currently working on establishing an African Village - Ekhayeni. The idea behind the village is that Africa has inspired generations and its cuisines are world famous. They are unique, healthy, wholesome and natural. African Farmers produce tons of wholesome grains, free range chickens and eggs, nutritious wild fruits and vegetables, herbs, meats, the list is endless and each nation has its own unique recipes. Sadly they have lacked a forum to showcase and sell produce as well as showing off their expertise.

The Zimbabwe Organic & Natural Food Association has stepped up and is offering that unique place, that home away from home, that market place where an urbanite or expatriate can buy chicken makaya, tsunga, ginger and get to taste different cuisine from other African Countries as well. The African Village will be situated in Vainona, Harare and opens 01 August 2017.

The Village comprises one huge Traditional, Organic and Natural Food Farmers Market and Traditional Food Outlets representing Several African Nations, an Art and Craft Centre, Herbal Shop, Hair studio & Nail Bar, Events Centre, an African Couture Outlet among other retail establishments. Among other activities there shall be a battle of Nations every Saturday, where chefs from different nations will be fighting it out in the kitchen to the enjoyment of their customers and visitors.

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Harare
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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 21:15
Tuesday	09:00 - 21:15
Wednesday	09:00 - 21:15
Thursday	09:00 - 21:15
Friday	09:00 - 21:15
Saturday	09:00 - 21:15
Sunday	09:00 - 21:15

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