Blogs

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The elephant in the room! “… I’m just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood!” The Animals There is a fraternity of conservationists that call the lowveld region of South Africa home. They are a bush-wise, sun-bronzed, khaki-clad, well-meaning faction. They sit around board room tables, their agitated […]

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? […]

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 […]

Hi All This weekend I drove down to Chilo Lodge on the edge of Gonarezhou and spent 3 nights in their self-catering lodges. Our outward journey took us through Mutare returning via the alternate Gutu route. They have patched up all the potholes on the 260km stretch between Chiredzi and Chivhu, so the long return […]

Dear Friends, Sponsors, and Supporters, As the year draws to a close and the festive season approaches, it is with great warmth that we share our Christmas message with you. This past year has been one of transformation and growth for the B.S. Leon Trust, and we could not be more grateful for the many […]

Cars are no longer just a bunch of nuts and bolts we use to get from A to B. Thanks to new technologies, they do all sorts of things behind the scenes to keep us safe, comfortable and happy at the wheel. Here, we look at things you didn’t know modern cars could do — […]

Hi All It is debatable whether one should be buried or cremated when your earthly days are done and dusted. My late brother, Roy, chose cremation and it was his expressed desire to have his immediate family to have a memorial for him somewhere near the Hwange National Park. So, last weekend three of us […]

Reckless driving is a term we hear often, especially in the context of road safety. But what exactly causes this perilous behaviour, and what are the consequences that follow? In today’s bustling world, where everyone seems to be in a hurry, reckless driving has become a significant concern for road safety. Let’s dive into the […]

Get the most out of your first family camping trip with careful preparation. Could you read our guide? A camping trip with your family can be a hugely enjoyable experience – especially if you haven’t done it before. However, a certain degree of planning is required to avoid common camping pitfalls. Here’s our guide to […]

Hi All Way back in the day, a band called the Mamas and Papas brought out a very popular song –click on Monday Monday to put yourself in a good mood for the day. I try to make a habit of waking up early on a Monday morning, joining the 5 AM club and sitting for a […]

3 min read Since an Electric Vehicle can almost be described as a computer on wheels, it is more vulnerable to cyberattacks than internal combustion engine vehicles – in more ways than hotwiring! With the popularity of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on a meteoric rise, there is also increasing attention on security challenges relating to EVs, thanks […]

Hi All I’m quite sure most of you folks have told a few White Lies in your lifetime. Did I hear you think “Not Me?” They are mostly told about inconsequential matters to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. Real lies, on the other hand, are intended to deceive and most times cause major problems. The storyline in […]

As Zimbabwe heads into spring, research such as this is important to prepare for the heatwaves of summer. B Tom from Drive Zim says that drivers should take the time to remind themselves or their employees about the importance of defensive driving as the most effective means to prepare for summer driving. There are more […]