People

“Returning to Its Former Glory”: Video of Upmarket Harare Housing Development in Zim Sparks Pride

Published 8 Oct 2026 at 10:42 PM

by Tendani Mungoni

3 min read

Sharon Washegear shared footage of a modern residential development in Glenlorne, Harare North, Zimbabwe
The multi-storey homes feature contemporary architecture, solar panels, and high-end finishes that left viewers stunned
Zimbabweans and South Africans flooded the comments, with many saying the country is reclaiming its former glory

PAY ATTENTION: Mark Briefly News as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

Glenlorne housing development leaves Zimbabweans and South Africans impressed — Houses in Glenlorne Harare North. Image: Edwin Remsburg/Getty Images and Sharon Washegear/Facebook
Source: UGC

A tour video of an upmarket housing development in Glenlorne, Harare North, is turning heads across social media. Sharon Washegear posted the footage on Facebook on 18 September 2026, and it quickly sparked a wave of reactions from people who could not believe what they were seeing.

The clip showcases a modern residential estate with multi-storey homes, contemporary architecture, stone accent finishes, and solar panels fitted throughout. A property listing overlay in the video notes the development sits at 200m², giving viewers a sense of the scale on offer. The overall impression is one of aspiration and ambition, the kind of upmarket living more often associated with Sandton or Dubai than Harare.

Harare's high-end side takes the spotlight

Glenlorne is situated in Harare North, one of the city's more established and sought-after suburbs. The development featured in the video appears to signal renewed investment in Zimbabwe's residential property market, with design choices that rival anything seen in the region's top cities.

PAY ATTENTION: You can now search for all your favourite news and topics on Briefly News.

One viewer, Tsitsi Chadez, said she personally visited the apartments with the owner and was left impressed, describing the designs and finishes as "top range."

View the Facebook video below:

Mzansi and Zimbabwe react

The video drew a lively mix of humour, nostalgia, and pride from commenters across southern Africa on the page:

Khwinana Mokgonyana asked:

"Isn't that Glen Norah?"

Hillary Kanyemba wrote:

"Nhasi ndabvuma ndine dzungu, nharo dzandanga ndakuda kutanga ipapa kkk 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 hameno zve Grenora ndanga ndazvionepi" [Translation: "Today I admit I was foolish, I always wanted to start there, haha, I don't even know where I saw Glen Norah"]

More Briefly News stories on Zimbabwe

A UK expat living in Zimbabwe responded to backlash over her gym hygiene video, saying race played no part, while Zimbabweans debated her comments.
A multi-million-rand Apocalypse Super Truck went viral on TikTok in Zimbabwe, sparking jokes about Wicknell Chivayo and debate over luxury amid rough roads.
An 84-year-old South African woman living in Zimbabwe is searching for her family in Bloemfontein after decades apart, prompting a heartfelt online appeal.