Harare

Harare has served as Zimbabwe’s national capital on the central Highveld since the country gained independence in 1980. Built across a high plateau, it is the nation’s administrative, commercial and cultural centre; the Mukuvisi River runs through its southern districts. First established as Fort Salisbury in 1890, the city was renamed Harare in 1982. The National Gallery of Zimbabwe presents modern and contemporary art, while Mbare Musika, one of the city’s principal markets, brings together traders and shoppers from across the capital. Its streets retain a legacy of colonial-era planning alongside post-independence institutions. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Harare and central Zimbabwe.

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