Uncommon Logo
Mbare Innovation Hub

mbare
Innovation Hub

The Story Behind Mbare Innovation Hub

When we first learned about the idea for the Mbare Art Space, we knew we had to get involved. But transforming an old beer hall into a residency for Zimbabwe’s up and coming artists - what does that have to do with technology?

We are strong believers that magic happens at the intersection of art and tech. After all, artists, technologists, entrepreneurs - we’re all really just creatives, trying to bring to life our visions for the world. It turns out that the team at MAS shared this sentiment, and was eager to work together to see what would happen when artists and technologists collide.

Uncommon Mbare HubUncommon Mbare Hub

Knowing how much potential this collaboration had, we needed to push the boundaries on architecture and design, and really try to do something special.

It’s safe to say, we’re all pretty pleased with out things came out! This was a complicated project but we are so excited to be up and running and for all of the impact we’ll be able to make in Mbare from this super creative and awe-inspiring space.

Like all of our spaces, the Uncommon Mbare Innovation Hub is open for visitors. If you’d like to visit and meet our students, please get in touch - we’d love to host you!

Uncommon Mbare HubUncommon Mbare HubUncommon Mbare HubUncommon Mbare HubUncommon Mbare Hub
-

2025 bootcamp intake now closed

We launched our 2025 Mbare Bootcamp in January. If you are interested in join, please fill out our application form. Priority will be given to early applicants. Thanks and good luck!

ready to join our next bootcamp?

Apply Today
uncommon signature

get in touch

While our after school programs are entirely free for our partner government schools, we offer paid courses to private & charter schools to help subsidize the costs of our free program. Please get in touch if you’d like to bring coding to your school.

visit other spaces

uncommon donateuncommon donateuncommon donateuncommon donateuncommon donate

Uncommon stories start with people like you.

Donate
We were honored to host His Excellency Pete Vowles, the British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, and Steve Harvey, the Embassy’s Education Advisor, at our Warren Park 2 Innovation Hub!

The visit was particularly special because the Ambassador shared his inspiring journey of teaching in Mutoko with our students. 

His experience of Zimbabwe's education landscape created an instant connection, and our students were captivated by his story and insights into diplomatic service.

The highlight of the day was watching Mr. Harvey try his hand at Scratch programming alongside our students!

It was a wonderful demonstration of how coding can bring people together, regardless of their background.

We also showcased our Teacher Training initiative, discussing our vision of empowering educators to bring coding education into every classroom in Zimbabwe. A meaningful conversation with the school's headmistress rounded off the visit, reinforcing the importance of our partnership with local schools.

Thank you, Your Excellency and Mr. Harvey, for spending time with the Uncommon community and showing such genuine interest in our mission to make Zimbabwe the most tech-literate country in Africa!

#Uncommon
uncommon dust

subscribe
to our mailing list