Business Reporter
Every facet of life has its own set of revolutionaries. Some get recognized while others remain in the shadows only to know of their immense life contributions when their eulogies are read or recited posthumously.
As Jah Prayzah sang in one of his latest offerings “ndipei maruva angu ndichiri mupenyu” – Now is the time to give Ken Sharpe his flowers while he is still alive.
For decades, Harare’s northern suburbs have been the exclusive domain of luxury living, standing unchallenged as the epitome of prestige and wealth.
The city’s elite built their homes in Borrowdale, Gletwyn, The Grange, Highlands, Helensvale, and Glen Lorne, while the western suburbs remained overlooked, perceived as secondary in the grand tapestry of urban development.
Ken Sharpe has decided to defy that long standing tradition and narrative. He is breaking geographic barriers and getting people to talk. The boldness and confidence are striking.
The mastermind behind WestProp Holdings is not merely constructing buildings—he is leading a revolution in Harare’s real estate. He is going East, West, South and North with his massive real estate business making sure Harare has oases of luxury.
At the heart of his bold vision lies The Hills Luxury Golf Estate, a $300 million development that will transform the historic Warren Hills Golf Course into Zimbabwe’s first ultra-luxury golf estate outside the north. Traditionally dismissed in favor of Harare’s exclusive enclaves, the western suburbs now find themselves at the center of an audacious transformation, proving that luxury knows no boundaries—it follows vision and innovation.
Sharpe’s project challenges an outdated perception—that wealth, beauty, and exclusivity belong to the north. He dares to bring ultra-luxury villas, penthouses, and a world-class community to the west, proving that prosperity is not bound by geography but by ambition.
At its core, The Hills is a game-changer. This 127-hectare estate is anchored by a USPGA Championship-standard golf course, a first in Zimbabwe, designed by world-renowned architect Peter Matkovich. The course, set for completion by end 2026, will not only provide residents with a world-class golfing experience but also attract international tournaments and prestigious events, elevating Zimbabwe’s profile on the global stage.
Beyond golf, The Hills embraces modern smart-city infrastructure, integrating luxurious residences, shopping malls, office spaces, recreational areas, and a country club into a self-sustaining ecosystem. This vision ensures that residents live in comfort, security, and convenience, rivaling the finest developments in Africa.
This is not just another development—it is an investment in the future, a blueprint for economic transformation, and a statement of progress. Investors who recognize the trend before it dominates will stand to benefit from high returns, as The Hills emerges as the new gold standard of Zimbabwean luxury living.
As Sharpe notes in his various discussion forums and on his socials – there are long term investment benefits in The Hills Luxury Golf Estate. Some of the benefits include: high property value appreciation: Luxury golf estates consistently experience higher growth rates in real estate markets worldwide. The Hills is expected to outpace conventional residential developments in Harare.
The project has dedicated 80 percent of its land to greenery, rehabilitating wetlands, and planted hundreds of indigenous trees, fostering eco-conscious urban development.
With shopping malls, office spaces, and leisure facilities integrated into the estate, The Hills will create thousands of jobs, generating sustainable business opportunities in the western suburbs.
Sharpe is not just building homes—he is shattering limitations, unlocking potential, and proving that progress waits for no one. The Hills Luxury Golf Estate stands as a monument to transformation, and those who invest in this groundbreaking vision today will reap the rewards of tomorrow.
He is also reliving what the bible says in Mathew 7 verse 7 to 8 which says “Ask and it shall be given you, seek and you shall find, knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
“For everyone that asketh, receiveth, and he that seeketh findth, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened”.
Those that are close to Sharpe will always testify that the man always prays to the Lord asking for guidance and blessing.
