Did you know that 11th April is “Parkinson’s World Awareness Day”? This day is symbolized by the wearing of a Grey Ribbon and identified by a specially cultivated Tulip. The “Dr. James Parkinson Tulip” was developed by a Dutch horticulturist who had Parkinson’s Disease. The red and white tulip has been adopted as the world […]
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Driving on our roads can be a beautiful and relaxing experience. However, it’s important to remember that it can also be deadly. The “Fatal Five” are the five most common causes of serious crashes on Zimbabwe roads. Being aware of these risks and taking steps to avoid them can help keep you and your loved
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Year after year, Zimbabwe’s Easter road-crash statistics leave a lot to be desired. Holidaymakers take advantage of the extra-long weekends, adding to the many cars, trucks and buses going about their usual business, which means that there is an increase in traffic on the country’s national roads. During the most recent December-January festive season, the
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Loading… DRIVE ZIMBABWE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE We understand how frustrating and inconvenient it is to have a roadside emergency. Especially this time As the economic cost-of-living crisis looms, it is a time of uncertainty for every aspect of our day-to-day lives. One of the often-overlooked effects of the cost- of -living deepens is the impact on
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Impatience and indiscipline on our roads are leading to more accidents: ‘People need to start listening,’ experts pleadIt always takes a loss of life for attention to be shifted to the safety of our roads. The focus becomes the life that has been lost, the family that has been bereaved, and the sad realization that
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Hi All Thoughts of a trip to Nyanga have always brought back images of cooler weather and of sitting around a blazing fireplace with the sound of pine cones crackling in the background. Those of you that have travelled to our wonderful Eastern Highlands will know, all too well, how many cottages are located up
HI All As an avid reader I’m always on the lookout for ways to improve the reading opportunities in our communities. When I was over in Brisbane last year my daughter drove me down to the local library with my 2 little granddaughters. They have a special section at the back of the library where
The faster one drives, the less time one has to react to potential danger. This also means a longer distance is required before one’s vehicle can come to a complete stop. A vehicle traveling at 80km/h needs 76m of stopping distance. At 100km/h, it needs 112m. The injury a person can sustain in a vehicle
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HI All Our Garden family has been involved in the gentlemanly sport of (Lawn) Bowls for almost 60 years. My parents both represented Zimbabwe at Bowls and my late brother, Roy, was effectively a world champion when he won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur way back in 1998. Growing up
Heartfelt Maintenance Show your car some love by scheduling a maintenance check. Check the oil, inspect the tyres, and make sure all the fluids are at their optimal levels. Regular maintenance not only ensures your car’s longevity but also keeps it running smoothly. Fueling the Love: A Valentine’s Day Guide to Pampering Your Car! This
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