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Archive for February, 2010

Love, care and vegetables

Friday, February 26th, 2010 Posted in English, Zimbabwe | No Comments »

Lush food gardens set up by an Oxfam partner have been a lifeline for communities in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe, in the recent economic hardships. By Nicole Johnston The Matobo district of Matabeleland has some of the world’s most spectacular scenery, full of ...

Everything’s coming up roses

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 Posted in English, Zimbabwe | 1 Comment »

Since the devastating cholera epidemic that broke out in Zimbabwe in the first part of 2009, Oxfam and a local partner in Bulawayo have been working with communities to improve sanitation and protect against future outbreaks. By Nicole Johnston The devastating cholera ...

Fair Play for Africa campaign launched!

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 Posted in Angola, English | No Comments »

By Pooven Moodley A wave of excitement is blowing through Africa as we move closer to the first Soccer World Cup ever to be hosted on the continent. While I have played the "beautiful game" for many years, my passion for sport ...

The calling of Kadye

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 Posted in English, Zimbabwe | No Comments »

The Magaraba Trust has planted thousands of indigenous trees in Zimbabwe. By Caroline Gwature A Zimbabwean organisation has planted more than 5,000 indigenous traditional plants in order to fight deforestation. Victor Kadye (65), the founder of the Magaraba Trust, said he had a ...