URL: http://www.newsnet.co.zw/index.php?nID=15581
The 5-year traditional medicinal plants project that was introduced by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Management has assisted in equipping communities with knowledge on the sustainable use of indigenous trees with medicinal properties.
The ministry embarked on the programme in a move to integrate traditional medicines into the conventional health delivery system. More…
The Zimbabwean, 22 April 2009
EDITOR – The National Parks & Wildlife Management Authority (NPWMA), known as the Zambezi Valley Monsters among the local communities, has become increasingly unpopular among the valley communities especially in the past ten years.
NPWMA is to blame for this unhealthy situation in the valley in three ways.
Firstly the increasing population of marauding elephants has, in the past ten years, exposed villagers to massive starvation. Even in years when communities expect bumper harvests, elephants came and grazed from the fields.
Secondly, elephants have been killing five people on average annually, for 10 years, among the valley communities and NPWMA doesn’t care. The Zambezi valley communities continue to bear the brunt of these elephants while the NPWMA boasts of huge benefits from the same animals. More…
By Novell Zwangendaba
URL: http://www.zimgreats.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4146&Itemid=1
Harare – The multi-national mix which convened for the Mindblast Forum recently hosted by Nguva Yedu Youth Festival at Kufunda Village, was filled with unforgettable cultural celebration s embracing the ‘dare’– free forum spirit.
At Kufunda Village, the youthful participants debated lively topics once regarded as taboo in a traditionally-conservative African society. At night they gathered around a clankingly huge open wood fire, sat in a big circle on benches hew n out from raw tree trunk s, and had the rare opportunity to consume some intensely crisp lagers in aid of a farm community’s pre-school and orphanage.
Some munched freshly-cooked maize; others chewed bubblegum, ate sweets and had some chocolates. They sang and danced to the beat of Afro folkloric music. More…
My Adventures as a Botswana Safari Guide, by Peter Allison
Whatever You Do, Don’t Run is a hilarious collection of true tales from top safari guide Peter Allison. In a place where the wrong behavior could get you eaten, Allison has survived face-to-face encounters with big cats, angry elephants, and the world’s most unpredictable animals—herds of untamed tourists and foolhardy guides whose outrageous antics sometimes make them even more dangerous than a pride of hungry lions!
Join Allison as he faces down charging lions—twice; searches for a drunk, half-naked tourist who happens to be a member of the British royal family; drives a Land Rover full of tourists into a lagoon full of hippos; and adopts the most vicious animal in Africa as his “pet.” Full of lively humor and a genuine love and respect for Botswana and its rich wildlife, Whatever You Do, Don’t Run takes you to where the wild things are and introduces you to a place where every day is a new adventure!
ISBN: 9781741753196
Published date: August 2007
About Peter Allison
Peter Allison was born in Sydney, Australia. He trained to be a safari guide in the early 1990s and soon thereafter was hired by southern Africa’s largest operator to train all of their safari experts. Safaris he has led have been featured in magazines such as Vogue and Conde Nast Traveler (which described him as ‘silver-tongued’). He has assisted National Geographic photographers, and has appeared on television shows such as Jack Hannah’s Animal Adventures. He has extensive public-speaking experience, and is active with the Athena Foundation, a nonprofit conservation group. He currently divides his time between Australia, California, and Botswana.
URL: http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback_book/benny_the_african_giant_rat/6370317
This interesting story with hand-painted illustrations provides a fascinating insight into the care and joys of keeping an African giant (pouched) rat. It is based upon real-life experiences of raising orphaned baby giant rats in Africa. Suitable for the young pet lover.
Printed: 46 pages, 14.81 cm x 20.99 cm, perfect binding, full-colour interior ink
ISBN: 978-1-4092-7011-9
Publisher: Lulu.com
Rights Owner: Ross Gordon Cooper
Copyright: © 2009 Dr Ross Gordon Cooper Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Edition: 1st edition
RSS Feed