The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent educational disruption has had a substantial negative effect on the education sector, with rural schools being the most affected.
Author: Justin Salani
Tourism Matrix: Mt Buchwa in Mberengwa
Crescent shaped and rising abruptly from a virtually level surrounding plain, Mt Buchwa in Mberengwa gives “climbers” a sense of accomplishment and exhilaration.
‘Wetlands Action is Climate Action’
An environment devoid of wetlands is devoid of life. Imagine a forest without a pan for animals, aquatic organisms succumbing to the effects of the presence of a water hyacinth in Lake Chivero; and a water source for humans that is heavily polluted, that can be perilous. Both humanity and biodiversity survive on water, and wetlands are the natural repositories of water.
Groundnut production in communal areas, the basics
Groundnut grows best in sandy loam soils, with less than 15% clay and a pH between 5.3 and 7.3.
J. S. Machiri: ‘When it rains’
Like taunts from an invisible mocker…
IoT solutions for Precision Agriculture
Farmers can use DSG’s Ultrasonic Distance Sensor for measuring grain level in a silo or a liquid in a container. The system uses ultrasound to measure the distance to an object, a high frequency sound wave is emitted by the device, measuring the time it takes for the wave to reach the object and then return to the sensor.
#Pfumvudza/Intwasa: Thunderstorms expected across the country
Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the country, with heavy rainfall in excess of 30mm/24hr between Sunday 29 November and 03 December 2020 though in different days, the Meteorological Services Department said on Saturday.
Ditching ‘ancient norms’ to address Gender-Based Violence in 21st century
As we take time to rethink and revisit our social lives, let’s deliberate on the issue of gender-based violence.
Pfumvudza/Intwasa, solution to food insecurity in Zimbabwe
Crop failure caused by long dry spells and erratic rainfall has resulted in food insecurity in the country. Communal farmers who rely solely on crop cultivation for food have been seriously affected.
New ‘home’ for Rocky the orphaned rhino
Running hilariously and strengthening his bond with his friend Esther, Rocky now spends days out in the woods with his special protection unit.