Forgive me father
For blaming you,
For not raising your
Own blood.
Poetry Is A Job Too
People should respect it Kwanele Khumalo Prosperity Melinda Sithole, a poetess from Plumtree laments being invited on people’s functions expecting something more than a token of appreciation only to receive a ‘thank you’.
Community Led Conservation, Vital For The Survival Of African Wildlife … Fresh Deal For Leloma Safaris
The involvement of indigenous people in the sustainable management of wildlife resources has been instrumental in precluding the extinction of important species. Clive StockilAlias (Mr Conservation), who has been at the forefront of several community wildlife conservation projects in the lowveld – including pioneering the CAMPFIRE programme – believes community led conservation is vital for the survival of African wildlife. […]
She Knew When To Say ‘ENOUGH’
My mother named me ‘ Kwanele’ a name that literally mean ‘enough’. I grew up thinking that she gave me that name because I’m the last born. In 2004 my young sister, Tiro-Ludzi was born, and it made my name to be totally irrelevant now.
Environmental Poem
I was born with a purpose.
But?
i did not know the meaning of my purpose
I was born with a purpose
But?
I did not know what was my purpose
What Digital Technology Means For Smallholder Farmers In Zimbabwe
Recently, I joined a Twitter Space (Farm Spaces Africa) which brought together farmers, crop scientists and other professionals along the agriculture value chain. The discussion was based on agriculture technology.
Over 300 Households Affected By Climate Hazards—Why Planting Trees Is Important
Frequent climate hazards have become a common challenge in Zimbabwe in recent years. From tropical cyclones and droughts, to destructive thunderstorms which have threatened especially the lives of rural people who are more vulnerable to climate hazards.
Watermelon, a game changer for smallholder farmers
Most rural areas in Zimbabwe are still reliant on rain-fed farming systems, which make them more vulnerable to climate change and the resultant food insecurity. Where smallholder irrigation schemes exist, productivity is very low mainly due to lack of funding and technical support, leaving most farmers jammed in subsistence irrigation systems.
Smallholder irrigation schemes and the potential the lowveld offers in Zim’s agric sector
The adoption of irrigation schemes is an essential policy to eradicate poverty and improve food security for many governments across Africa. The Zimbabwean government in partnership with other stakeholders under private and non-governmental organizations, has made great strides to fund the development of irrigation schemes in semi-arid regions which often face recurring dry spells.
Community Project Underway For Human-Lion Conflict Management
This year the Savé Valley Conservancy teamed up with Lion Recovery Fund (LRF) to produce a participatory human-lion conflict management plan for Conservancy and the communities surrounding it.