They don’t answer the questions
Author: Nyaladzi Lester Kole
Nyaladzi Lester Kole is my full name. I was born in Plumtree and did my primary education in three different schools: Mlomwe Primary (Grade 1 to 3), Nopemano Primary (Grade 4 to 6) and Thekwane Primary Grade 7. I did my secondary education in Thekwane High (Form 1 to 6). I also did my degree in Publishing Studies at National Univesity of Science and Technology (NUST) and graduated in 2021. Currently working as a publisher at Scrivener Zimbabwe.
Poetry: That Letter In My Hand
I had a letter in my hand
Urban Agriculture: Hydroponics, possible game changer
Urban agriculture in Zimbabwe has expanded significantly. Every open space seemingly undeveloped is cleared for crop production on the onset of the rainy season every year.
Literature in indigenous langauages: Ubhalu Lwenyosi
Basekhona yini omadolo kabonwa?Yibo abadil’ izindlu kababamkhulu.
Kwathi zonk’ inkunzana ezazingaba,
Yikusasa lomhlambi zasisiswa.
Lowveld Tourism: Mwachumeni and Naivasha camps
The deciduous-vegetated flat terrain of the semi-arid expansive land, the myths surrounding the river and the presence of diverse animal species make the Save Rivervalley yet a perfect destination for wanderers.
Perspective: Understanding Rural People’s Vulnerability to Climate Change
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal number 13 is Climate Action. The goal aims at encouraging urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Emotional Tears
They have created trenches on my face.
Steep depression in the deepest parts, of my heart.
Exploring the prospects of historical tourism in the lowveld
Ecological tourism which is thriving in the bushy and animal-rich lowveld of Zimbabwe can be complemented by heritage and cultural tourism.
Pfumvudza, nutritional gardens and the sustenance of rural livelihoods
I wake up to prepare to go to a local school, which is about 10km away. The school is located in the vicinity of the business centre. On my way, three women who happen to be our neighbours join me on Mondays and Wednesdays, around 5:00 am.
Climate Change: Women’s Vulnerability, a Cause for Concern
Extreme climatic events have become prevalent in Zimbabwe’s predominantly semi-arid environment. It was Cyclone Dineo in 2017 which directly affected over 130 000people across the country.