Author name: Melisa Tanya Kashora

I recently attended a lively and heartwarming fundraiser quiz hosted by the National Association of Garden Clubs of Zimbabwe (NAGC). The room buzzed with energy as teams with catchy names like Northern Lights, Smarty Pants, and the crowd-favourite White Hair Wisdom tackled questions, shared laughs, and embraced a spirit of friendly competition. One of the highlights of the afternoon […]

One of the things on my list for 2026 is to learn new skills while having fun. To kickstart the year, I decided to attend a crafting workshop with Craft&Co, which they host almost every weekend at Luna’s. These workshops are designed to be both relaxing and inspiring. In a supportive, hands-on environment, participants can

Every last week of December, I make it a tradition to visit my mother in a different town. What once felt like frustrating network challenges during these visits has revealed itself to be something far more valuable; it has become a deliberate social media detox. In that quiet space, I recoup, align my thoughts, plan

I went out to Monavale Vlei on Sunday morning to join a guided wetland walk, what an experience that turned out to be. Monavale is one of Zimbabwe’s seven Ramsar sites, internationally recognised for its ecological importance under the Ramsar Convention, which was signed in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar to protect wetlands

This weekend, I found myself immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of The Safari Show, Zimbabwe’s premier showcase of our safari heritage and tourism industry. It was a gathering alive with energy, ideas, and celebration, a true festival of what makes Zimbabwe’s wilderness experiences world-renowned. The event was officiated by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality,

I joined communities like Trees for Harare at the annual Tree Planting sale, where they are pledging to make Harare green again. The atmosphere was alive with purpose, local nurseries displayed indigenous species, offered free advice, and prepared us for the upcoming National Tree Planting Day on 6 December 2025. I couldn’t resist picking up

There are moments when music transcends entertainment and becomes something deeper, something like a shared experience that stirs the soul. That’s exactly what happened on Saturday afternoon at Arundel School Chapel, where the Marden Singers performed Handel’s Messiah with grace, power, and heart. Led by the ever-inspiring Margot Dennis – our Personality of the Month

I decided to join fellow nature lovers at the Mukuvisi March for Elephants, an annual event hosted in the serene Mukuvisi Woodlands. Supported by Zambezi Elephant Fund, Triathlon Zimbabwe, and My Trees – Miti Yangu. The march brought together families, friends, dogs, and a whole lot of sunshine. It wasn’t much of a hustle for