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 […]
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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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