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Unveiling the Timeless Legacy of Ancient Egypt: A Story of Cultural Conservatism and Royal Regalia
When the centralized government of ancient Egypt collapsed following the 90-year old reign of after Pepy II (Neferkare ---- Nafarakare/Mufarakare?) in 2152 BC, the priests, who were also social observers and recorders, were alarmed at how much the ensuing chaos threatened to completely destroy the culture that have been painstakingly put together in more than […]
Remembering the legend of Ambuya ‘Feresiya’ Nyamhunga, one year on. A Custodian of Ethno-Science in Environment, Climate, Food & Nutrition
Clad in a blue and white hat, a symbol of her status as the spiritual leader in Domboshava, is a nonagenarian who has ‘seen it all’. Members of this rural farming community gather in Ambuya Nyamhunga’s rondavel kitchen to listen to her words of wisdom
Helping Women Find Water In the Face Of Climate Change & Gender Disparities
Nestled 20kms north east of Harare in Goromonzi district, in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland East Province; is Domboshava a rural to peri-urban community known for its massive horticultural production that feeds the Harare urban fresh produce market.
Building Community Resilience through the Family-to-Family Concept
Family is the nucleus of the African society. Most African communities are made up of strongly-knit family kinship. The African village is built on the back of the spirit of communalism and community sharing.
Promoting Household Food Security, One Seed at a Time
After every successful farming season, women in rural Zimbabwe carefully glean through heaps of harvested crops looking for the finest products.Seeds selected from the harvest are then stored away
Fighting Malnutrition Using Traditional Dishes
Stunting is a condition that results from poor nutrition, where children are too short for their age, and their brain is not developing optimally. Hence, they may not perform optimally in school or later in life, thereby affecting the country’s socioeconomic development.
