By Tony Alegria The average distance from Earth to our Sun is about 150 million kilometres and that distance is called an Astronomical Unit (AU). This is the unit used for measuring distances within the Solar System e.g. Jupiter is 5.2 AUs from the Sun. A near-Earth object (NEO) is any small Solar System body […]
By Morag Flight Cordylines, or Cordyline fruiticosa, had gone out of fashion but are making their way back. Often confused with Dracenas, they are a lovely statement and make for good floral arrangements. They consist of broad leaved varieties, as well as thinner ones. The name Cordyline comes from the Greek word kordyle, meaning “club,”
By J.P. Felu Schrebera alata, or the Wild Jasmine is a member of the Oleaceae, or olive family. In Zimbabwe, the olive family comprises of the two Schrebera species: S. alata (along the Great Dyke) and S.trihoclada (in the Zambezi Valley). The most common member of the Oleaceae is Olea europea which grows profusely in
By Tracy Mapfumo Does the sausage tree bear barbeque sausages? Absolutely not! Kigelia africana is a tropical tree found only in Africa and is widely grown and distributed in Southern, Central and Western Africa, from Eritrea and southern Chad to northern South Africa, and west to Senegal and Namibia. Kigelia can be found along riverbanks,
The Holistic Approach to Dance By Lucy Kirkman “Dance does not mean shaking your limbs about. There is technique in everything,” explains Soukaina Marie-Laure EDOM. She is the Director and Founder of the AfriKera Arts Trust – a dance training program for school-leavers. Soukaina was born in Paris – France, but her origins are from
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By Clare Watson Here at the Bread Co. it is no secret that we are passionate about wholesome bread, sustainable ingredients and making people happy. We have fully immersed ourselves in the tradition and process of bread making to ensure the premium quality bread and service. We spend a great deal of time on the quest for sourcing
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How this startup is consuming Harare By Lucy Kirkman How often are you hungry? Often, probably! Munch is the only delivery service in Harare that allows you to order food and get it delivered to you wherever you are. The founders, Tatenda Jakarasi and Farai Chiumba, saw the need for an innovative and reliable food
By Tendai Angela Jambga As you are reading this, how are you sitting? Are you comfortable? Gently release the tension in your hips, loosen your belly and allow your chest to completely expand and to collapse, inhaling deeply through your nose exhaling deeply through your nose. Release the pressure in the crown of your head,
What’s in Store WHAT IS HIFA? HIFA is an annual six-day arts and culture celebration, taking place in the capital city of Zimbabwe, Harare. It is Zimbabwe’s largest arts and culture event, and one of the largest such events in Southern Africa. It takes place around 14 venues in the city, and includes music, theatre/drama,
Healing children and communities in Zimbabwe through Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy By Trish Lillie Healing with Horses Therapeutic Centre is a registered Zimbabwe Trust and was established in Bulawayo by Jill Burgess and Aileen Johnstone in 2013 as the only Therapeutic Riding Centre in Zimbabwe. Healing with Horses (Bulawayo) is the only PATH Intl.
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