Pekugara

Joseph Dhliwayo

About this app

Pekugara is a student housing platform that connects university students in Zimbabwe with verified landlords offering affordable, nearby accommodation. The name Pekugara comes from the Shona word meaning "a place to stay."

FIND YOUR ROOM
• Browse admin-approved listings — no fake or unverified properties
• Filter by city, university, price, furnished, WiFi, ensuite, and parking
• See how far each property is from your campus
• Save listings to revisit later

BOOK A VIEWING
• Pay a simple one-time $2 booking fee via EcoCash to unlock viewing requests
• Message landlords directly — no agents, no commissions
• Get notified instantly when your booking is confirmed

FOR LANDLORDS
• List your property for free and reach hundreds of students
• Manage booking requests, confirm or reject viewings
• Get a Verified badge to increase student trust
• Real-time notifications when students request viewings

SAFE & TRUSTED
• Every listing is reviewed by our moderation team before going live
• Built-in report and block system to protect all users
• In-app chat with offensive language filtering
• Dedicated support team at [e-mail]

Currently serving students across Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, Gweru, and Masvingo near universities including UZ, MSU, NUST, Midlands State, and Africa University.

What’s new

Initial release of Pekugara - student accommodation app for Zimbabwe.