Summer RainsThe Rainy season here in Zimbabwe has just about always started in the first or second week of November. This year the weather has been true to form with a couple of heavy showers already having us check our rain gauges. No sign of any climate change in these parts! It’s a time, like […]
World Diabetes Day: 14 November Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the body cannot effectively use its insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. World Diabetes Day, recognised globally on the 14 November, aims to raise awareness about diabetes, which comes in three main types: Type
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6 min read Navigating the bustling roads of our Country can be a challenge for new drivers, but safety can be significantly improved with the right tips. Find essential driving tips from seasoned drivers, focusing on practical advice that empowers newbies to build confidence, enhance their skills, and ensure a safer driving experience on Zimbabwe’s
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This has been the case in Harare and other parts of the country as the heavens daily pour down blessings from above. Remember that before the rains began pouring this year, most of our national highways and roads had been upgraded. Remember also that this improved road network results in increasing cases of speed-related crashes.
Hi All A good Zimbabwean friend of mine, Helen, who lives in Perth, came back to Zimbabwe a couple of years ago where we met up for coffee. Helen is one of those kind people who spend lots of time selflessly motivating their immediate communities. She told me about a very successful project that works
Editor’s Note: Lin Barrie sent me a link to her blog that I recommend you read (see excerpt below : “.. An Elephant in the Room..” “I treasure elephants, their strong family bonds and wisdom are endlessly fascinating to me and to the many local and international tourists and nature lovers who relish seeing magnificent elephants
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Too Many Elephants? Hi Mike, We discovered the answers and solutions to this and many other problems in the early 80s… and the devastating culling of huge numbers of elephants are what lead to these discoveries being made. I have just published… Read More
Hi All We have a very large Elephant population in Zimbabwe with some folks claiming there are too many. I’m told that there is something like 65,000 in Hwange National Park with Gonarezhou “housing” some 15,000 in their 5,000 square kilometres. Just 3 per square Kilometre is surely not a lot. Should we be concerned?
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We need to guard against our own mistakes and those of others sharing the roads with us. Defensive driving requires that we share the roads safely with others who might not be as cautious as us! Techniques for sharing the roads safely Conclusion: Navigating the Road Ahead Reckless driving is a complex issue with deep-rooted
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