Monthly Archives: March 2011

     The Canadian Government might be disbanded, but that doesn’t stop them from collecting our taxes. It’s that time of year. And don’t think running away to Africa dispenses you from your duty!      Sometimes though, I see something paid … Continue reading →

     The men marching single file down the bush trail in front of me stop abruptly. Excited, they point and exclaim. What? A snake! Where? I strain my eyes, follow their pointing fingers, but I can’t see anything.       “It … Continue reading →

     Robert swerves around the goats lying on the highway. I guess they like the warmth of the pavement. David tells us the chief just heads right into the herd. It seems it’s the chief’s way of making a point … Continue reading →

     While you Canadians shovelled snow, Robert and Stanley Ngulube heaved mud out from under the wheels. Where are all the young Africans that usually turn up out of nowhere when they hear the whine of a stuck vehicle? But … Continue reading →

     Mr. Chitambi’s enthusiasm was contagious. “If farmers want to make money, please grow rice.” – In particular, Nerica (New Rice for Africa). That was a year ago at the ZARI (Zambian Agriculture Research Institute) Mufulira field day. So I … Continue reading →