Glen Lorne
Glen Lorne is an affluent neighbourhood in northeast Harare, Zimbabwe. It was originally known as Glen Lorne farm or Enterprise valley, beyond the city limits. It is located north of downtown Harare and is one of highest and hilliest suburbs. It is also one of the wealthiest and most prestigious neighbourhoods in Zimbabwe. Glen Lorne has been ranked the best neighbourhood in the city to live in by the Mail & Guardian.[1] It is known as the area where the city's 'old money' lives, and is home to some of Zimbabwe's wealthiest citizens including former vice president, Kembo Mohadi.[2] It is often compared to its larger and more well-known neighbour, Borrowdale to the northwest.[3][4]
History
Charles 'Lion' Stevens who emigrated to Harare from the Cape Colony in April 1891 when he received a prospecting license and was described as a colourful character, was one of the first to survey the nascent suburb, actively prospecting in the Enterprise Gold Belt area.[5]
As the name suggests, Glen Lorne, is peppered with places featuring
Character
Glen Lorne is built among its several hills, preserved as indigenous
Greystone Park Dam on the suburbs western edge is Glen Lorne's main recreational site, home to the annual autumn outdoor festival. The event typically consists of rides, games, flea market, braais and other outdoor activities. The event is traditionally on the first Saturday in May and is run and funded by private businesses.
Due to the suburb's relative tranquility, residents generally travel to nearby Borrowdale and Chisipite for greater amenities.[7]
Education
Though not in Glen Lorne proper, residents tend to send their children to the nearby private educational instructions that include;
- St. John's College
- Chisipite Senior School
- Chisipite Junior School
- The Heritage School
- St. George's College, Harare,
- Hartmann House Preparatory School[7]
References
- ^ "Zim diaspora drives property boom". April 19, 2013.
- ^ "Zimbabwe: VP Mohadi Bashed for Love Affair With Married CIO Subordinate". allAfrica.com. February 16, 2021.
- ^ Kamusoko, Courage. "Monitoring Urban Spatial Growth in Harare Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe". www.researchgate.net.
- ^ a b "Henry Borrow, after whom Borrowdale is named | Zimbabwe Field Guide". zimfieldguide.com.
- ^ "Charles Trelawney ('Lion') Stevens gravesite | Zimbabwe Field Guide". zimfieldguide.com.
- ^ a b Foredoomed Is My Forest.
- ^ a b "Long Read | Rugby in post-colonial Zimbabwe". New Frame. March 11, 2020.