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# Coworking Spaces
> Coworking spaces and remote work facilities in Zimbabwe. WiFi cafes, hot desks, and business centers in Harare, Bulawayo, and Victoria Falls with prices.
Whether you're a digital nomad, business traveler needing a workspace, or remote worker passing through, Zimbabwe has a growing number of coworking spaces and business centers. This guide covers the best options across the country.
Zimbabwe's coworking scene is developing. Harare has the most options, while other cities offer limited but functional alternatives. Always confirm current availability and rates directly.
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## Harare
### Dedicated Coworking Spaces
**Type:** Dedicated coworking space
**Location:** 44 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, CBD
**Facilities:**
* Hot desks and dedicated desks
* Private offices
* Meeting rooms
* High-speed WiFi
* Printing/scanning
* Kitchen and coffee
* Event space
**Pricing:**
* Day pass: \~\$15-20
* Monthly hot desk: \~\$100-150
* Private office: On request
**Best For:** Entrepreneurs, startups, long-term remote workers
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 78 555 0000
* Web: impacthub.net (search Harare)
**Type:** Coworking and innovation hub
**Location:** Borrowdale, Harare
**Facilities:**
* Open workspace
* Meeting rooms
* Fast WiFi
* Coffee bar
* Networking events
* Business support services
**Pricing:**
* Day pass: \~\$10-15
* Monthly membership: \~\$80-120
**Best For:** Tech workers, creatives, networking
**Contact:**
* Check social media for current details
**Type:** Tech-focused coworking
**Location:** Msasa, Harare
**Facilities:**
* Workstations
* Meeting rooms
* WiFi
* Tech community events
**Best For:** Tech entrepreneurs, developers
**Contact:**
* Through Seedco Zimbabwe
**Type:** Startup-focused workspace
**Location:** Avondale, Harare
**Facilities:**
* Hot desks
* Mentorship programs
* Networking
* Fast internet
**Best For:** Startups, entrepreneurs in residence
**Contact:**
* Through Boost Fellowship Zimbabwe
### Hotel Business Centers
**When You Need Quick Access:**
For business travelers who need occasional workspace, hotel business centers offer convenience:
| Hotel | Business Center | WiFi Speed | Day Rate |
| ------------------ | -------------------- | ---------- | ----------------- |
| **Meikles Hotel** | Full business center | Good | Guest/rate varies |
| **Rainbow Towers** | Conference center | Good | Ask at concierge |
| **Cresta Lodge** | Basic services | Good | Guests included |
| **Bronte Hotel** | Small center | Good | Guests included |
**Services Typically Include:**
* WiFi access
* Printing/copying
* Meeting room booking
* Fax services (some)
* Secretarial support (on request)
**Tip:** Even if not staying at these hotels, you can often use their business centers for a fee or by purchasing food/drink at their restaurant.
### WiFi-Friendly Cafes & Restaurants
**Best for Casual Work Sessions:**
| Cafe | Location | WiFi | Power | Food |
| -------------------- | ---------- | ---- | ------- | ------------- |
| **Nomad** | Avondale | Fast | Yes | Excellent |
| **Cafe Nush** | Multiple | Good | Limited | Good |
| **Freshly Ground** | Borrowdale | Good | Some | Coffee/light |
| **The Avocado Cafe** | Multiple | Good | Yes | Health food |
| **Lola's Tapas** | Avondale | Good | Some | Mediterranean |
**Tips:**
* Buy food/drink to use WiFi (expected etiquette)
* Peak hours (lunch) can be busy
* Power outlets may be limited - bring charged devices
* WiFi passwords usually provided with purchase
**Best Work Hours:**
* Morning (8am-11am): Quieter, more outlets available
* Avoid lunch rush (12-2pm) for calls
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## Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls has limited dedicated coworking, but several options work for remote workers:
**Hotel Business Services:**
| Option | Details |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **Victoria Falls Hotel** | Business services for guests, beautiful setting |
| **The Kingdom Hotel** | Conference center, can inquire about day access |
| **Ilala Lodge** | WiFi in common areas, garden workspace |
**Cafe Options:**
| Cafe | WiFi | Good For |
| ----------------------- | -------- | ---------------------- |
| **The Three Monkeys** | Yes | Casual work, good food |
| **The Lookout Cafe** | Yes | Views, afternoon work |
| **Coffee corner cafes** | Variable | Quick sessions |
**Tips for Victoria Falls:**
* WiFi can be slower than Harare
* Power outages happen - have backup
* Morning is best for work before activities
* Most visitors are on vacation - respect the vibe
**Best Strategy:**
Work from your hotel/lodge in the morning, then enjoy activities afternoon. Most lodges have decent WiFi in common areas.
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## Bulawayo
Bulawayo has limited coworking but some good options:
**Coworking/Incubators:**
**Empower Hub**
* Innovation and startup space
* Hot desks available
* Contact through local tech community
**Ingwebu Breweries Creative Space** (occasional)
* Event space sometimes available
* Check locally
**Hotel Business Centers:**
| Hotel | Business Services |
| -------------------- | ---------------------- |
| **Cresta Churchill** | Basic business center |
| **Holiday Inn** | Meeting rooms, WiFi |
| **Bulawayo Club** | Historic setting, WiFi |
**Cafes with WiFi:**
| Cafe | Notes |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **Indaba Book Cafe** | Best option - books, coffee, WiFi |
| **Java Coffee** | Good coffee, decent WiFi |
**Tip:** Bulawayo is quieter than Harare. The pace is slower and finding a quiet spot to work is easier, but dedicated facilities are limited.
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## Other Locations
### Eastern Highlands
**Remote Work in the Mountains:**
Limited formal coworking, but some lodges offer good work environments:
* **Troutbeck Resort** (Nyanga): WiFi, peaceful environment
* **Leopard Rock Hotel** (Bvumba): WiFi, scenic setting
* **Various guesthouses**: Often have WiFi, quiet workspace
**Challenges:**
* Internet can be slower/unreliable
* Power outages more common
* Limited backup options
**Best For:** Writers, creatives, anyone who can work offline periodically
### Safari Lodges
**Working from Safari Lodges:**
Most safari lodges have WiFi but with limitations:
* WiFi often in main areas only (not rooms)
* Speeds suitable for email, not video calls
* "Digital detox" is encouraged
* Work in early morning/evening when guests are on activities
**If You Must Work:**
* Communicate needs when booking
* Ask about dedicated work space
* Bring mobile data backup
* Consider Harare-based work before/after safari
**Reality Check:** Safari is about disconnecting. If you need to work extensively, base yourself in a city.
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## Connectivity Tips
### Internet Options
**Mobile Data (Recommended Backup):**
| Provider | Coverage | Notes |
| ----------- | -------- | ----------------------------- |
| **Econet** | Best | Widest coverage, fastest data |
| **NetOne** | Good | Decent in cities |
| **Telecel** | Limited | Basic coverage |
**Getting a SIM Card:**
* Purchase at airport or in cities
* Need passport for registration
* Top-up available everywhere
* Data bundles: \~\$5-20 for 1-5GB
**Portable WiFi:**
* Econet offers portable WiFi devices
* Good backup for business travelers
* Inquire at Econet shops
**Hotel WiFi:**
* Usually included in rate
* Speeds vary significantly
* Best in business hotels
* May be slower in rooms vs. lobby
### Power & Equipment
**Load Shedding:**
Zimbabwe experiences scheduled power cuts. For productive remote work:
**Essential Items:**
* **Laptop fully charged** at all times
* **Power bank** (large capacity for laptop if possible)
* **Phone power bank**
* **UK-style adapter** (Zimbabwe uses 3-pin UK plugs)
**Coworking Advantages:**
* Most have backup generators
* UPS (uninterruptible power) on computers
* More reliable than cafes
**Hotel Tips:**
* Business hotels have generators
* Ask about power schedule
* Charge devices whenever you have power
**Cafe Reality:**
* May lose power mid-work
* Have mobile data backup
* Save work frequently
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## Practical Information
### Cost Comparison
| Option | Daily Cost | Best For |
| --------------------- | ---------- | ---------------------------- |
| Hotel business center | Free-\$20 | Hotel guests, quick needs |
| Coworking day pass | \$10-20 | Full day work, meeting rooms |
| Coworking monthly | \$80-150 | Extended stays, networking |
| Cafe + purchase | \$5-10 | Casual work, few hours |
| Mobile data plan | \$5-20 | Backup everywhere |
### Etiquette Tips
**In Coworking Spaces:**
* Respect quiet zones
* Take calls in designated areas
* Book meeting rooms for video calls
* Be mindful of shared resources
**In Cafes:**
* Always purchase food/drink
* Don't monopolize tables during rush
* Keep calls brief or step outside
* Tip appropriately
**General:**
* Be flexible about connectivity issues
* Have offline work prepared
* Respect that Zimbabwe is developing its digital infrastructure
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## Quick Reference
**Harare:**
* Impact Hub - Best dedicated coworking
* Hotel business centers - Convenient for travelers
* Nomad cafe - Best cafe for work
**Victoria Falls:**
* Hotel business services - Most reliable
* Work mornings, play afternoons
**Bulawayo:**
* Indaba Book Cafe - Best casual option
* Hotel centers for business travelers
**Essentials to Bring:**
* Power adapters (UK 3-pin)
* Power bank
* Mobile data SIM
* Patience for connectivity
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*Last updated: January 2025*
*Note: The coworking landscape changes. Contact spaces directly to confirm current operations and pricing.*