Harare

American

[huh-rahr-ey] / həˈrɑr eɪ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Zimbabwe, in the NE part.

Harare British

/ həˈrɑːrɪ /

noun

Former name (until 1982): Salisbury. the capital of Zimbabwe, in the northeast: University of Zimbabwe (1957); industrial and commercial centre. Pop: 1 527 000 (2005 est)

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Zimbabwe won the toss, batted and were all out for 125 at Harare Sports Club.

From Barron's

Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by an innings in 1995 in Harare and repeated the feat against Bangladesh six years later in Bulawayo.

From Barron's

"The future is food, not a bad habit," he tells the BBC at his warehouse in Harare.

From BBC

Still recuperating from back surgery, Mr Baisley was among those who arrived earlier this year at a conference room in the capital, Harare - some aided by walking sticks and walking frames - to discuss the deal.

From BBC

He also attributes his success as a "self-made millionaire" to his humble background growing up Harare's satellite township of Chitungwiza, where his family struggled after his father died when he was aged 10.

From BBC

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