Pine Guest Lodge in the News.....

 

GWERU BUSINESS NEWSMAKERS OF THE WEEK
PICK N PAY, PINE GUEST LODGE OPEN FOR BUSINESS

PICK N PAY General Manager Africa Division, Dharmalingum Dass, has invested about $2,5 million in the refurbishment of former Gweru Meikles Departmental store which opened its doors to the public early this month.

Gweru TM supermarket closed its doors to pave way for the opening of Pick n Pay, but Dass said the building will be occupied by a sister company within the Meikles group.

“TM Supermarkets (Pvt) Ltd under two brands being TM and Pick n Pay Zimbabwe and the workers from the Gweru store will all be transferred to the Pick n Pay store,” Dass told Southern Eye Business through e-mailed responses.

“We have created in excess of 50 new jobs as well. The Gweru store will be occupied by a sister company within the Meikles group.”
Pick n Pay is expanding its presence in Zimbabwe through a partnership with TM Supermarkets, a subsidiary of Meikles Limited, by investing $25 million to upgrade the chain to international standards as it consolidates its market share in the country.
Dass said Gweru shoppers should expect expanded merchandise exclusive in Pick n Pay.

“The fresh foods department will showcase an expanded deli and hot foods, wider range of meat products in the butchery, state-of-the-art bakery equipment resulting in better quality breads and confectionery at competitive prices,” Dass said.
Farmers in the Midlands province will supply produce to the retail outlet.

“We will be buying most of our produce from farmers around the Midlands area, as well as poultry and meat. In the event that we are unable to procure certain merchandise locally we will source from other markets,” Dass said.

Meanwhile Tinashe Manzungu, the reigning Zimbabwe Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises (ZICOSME) Midlands Businessperson Of The Year, last week opened up a new lodge in the city.
Trading under the name Pine Guest Lodge, the exquisite accomodation facility is situated at 85 9th Street, Gweru.
“We took our time to provide Gweru visitors with a lodge that will not make the think kumba kwavo. Free WiFi, DSTV, newspapers are some of the benefits our tenants should look forward to,” informed the soft-spoken Manzungu, who jointly runs Tinshel Properies.

The award-winning entrepreneur was also proud to show off his Zimbabwe Tourism Authority(ZTA), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), and Gweru City Council inspection certificates and trading licences. www.nhasimugweru.blogspot.com