Hi All Farming, here in Zimbabwe, is generally labour intensive with eager workers requiring skilful management backed up with an organised administration setup. Generally, when a farmer starts out, he just takes on a few locally based labourers to plough and plant the fields. He then sits down by his computer, at the end of […]
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Hi All I’ve just returned from competing in the annual Small Bridge Triathlon. Small Bridge is a large lake situated at the start of the Eastern Highlands some 40km north of Mutare. This short drive takes one along steep, winding roads with good tar to an elevation of 1551 m – 330m above that of
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Hi All Early yesterday morning I drove down to a National Tree Planting demonstration alongside the Pomona Art Wall with some of my staff from Softrite and Bambazonke Nhasi. Clean and Green celebrated a monumental milestone with a very successful Tree Planting of 14 Acacia Sieberiana trees, along Pomona Art Wall on Borrowdale Road. Click here
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Earlier sunset It’s almost that time of the year again. The December holidays are just around the corner, and many people’s minds are already yearning for a well-deserved break. Thousands of holidaymakers will be travelling on Zimbabwe’s roads to ensure an enjoyable journey. We have some very important holiday travel safety tips. After daylight savings time
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Hi All Please bring your Company Gazebo along with a community-inspiring mindset to Pomona Art Wall next Tuesday at 9 am. A sponsor for drinking water and Pizza Snacks would be appreciated. Contact Sharon at +263 772 240 442. Set up before 8 am. We are very fortunate to have people in our community who go out of
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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