Anyone who has ever had the displeasure of being left at the roadside because their car has broken down can appreciate just how important such assistance is. Whether driving to work, embarking on a road trip, or simply doing errands, an unplanned problem in your car can quickly ruin the day. This is where roadside […]
The Road Safety Threat posed by Potholes The threats from potholes can be more severe than merely a financial risk. We have witnessed crash reports of even fatal crashes caused by head-on collisions directly related to potholes. Sometimes a driver may swerve in front of oncoming traffic after losing control of his vehicle, having driven through
Hi All Last Saturday evening I, along with about 100 others, was invited to a well-organised book launch at The Beach House in Harare. Well-known wildlife enthusiast, Jan Teede, had arranged for three very different books to be published by his printers in Cape Town. The three authors, Jan Teede, Kirsty Jean and Natalie de
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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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