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Returning to old ways of
eating – better for our health
When growing up in my rural
home near Bindura, I always had
an admiration for the city life, and
would see it as very interesting in
my mind. People always seemed
to be very busy running around
getting things done. I would see
the rural life as rather boring.
Now that I have had the chance
to experience both lifestyles, I can
see that there are several things
back to which I really need to
revert, from the old times, such
as, my eating habits.
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Returning to old ways of eating – better for our health
By Rosemary Masunga
Going to this year's Organic Food Festival took me back down
memory lane, reminding me that in fact the rural atmosphere was
really very lively and much more captivating than the city life!
Now, all I hear in the evening are the sounds of moving vehicles
and loud music – quite unlike the interesting rural sounds of
mooing cattle, sheep bleating, singing birds and the other sounds
of different animals that would fill the air.
At the Food Fair, I had the opportunity to pound Rapoko in the
traditional way using two stones (guyo nehuyo) which was an art
that I learned when I was five and I used to enjoy this everyday
household chore. As the years rolled by, I even lost the experience
of pounding Sorghum using a mortar and pestle. Living life in the
rural area was very energy demanding, as all the household
chores had to be done on an everyday basis. However, I would
cope with these tasks without feeling stressed or tired. I think this
all boils down to the kind of food I used to fuel my body. It was
very healthy and sustaining; far more so than the refined foods of
the modern city life.
In the rural areas, most households do not have electricity so you
would gather the fire wood, prepare food and cook on the fire.
The concept of recycling was always there unknowingly, as we
were taught that after you finished cooking you would collect
ashes and store them somewhere for future use. We would use
those ashes to wash our dishes and this would leave them
sparkling clean without using washing up liquid, whereby we
would otherwise have exposed our health to chemicals.
Now that I am comparing life today with those old times, I can see
that it was not so expensive back then, because good healthy food
was readily available to us when needed. Each family would grow
different crops, enough to survive on for a long time, because
everything you ate was wholesome and not processed too much,
and would go a long way. The way of life was much intertwined
with nature as well as with the lives of the animals around. I was
chatting to my kids last month on some of the privileges I had, that
they do not have, such as watching crops grow in really large
field, not a small garden, seeing a cow giving birth to a calf and
watching that calf mature into an adult. They can only read about
those sorts of things in books, and will probably not be able to
witness that in their life. They will also not be able to enjoy the fun activity of going into the bush to gather wild fruits from the pristine
bushes close to your own homestead.
I remember that each day, I
would enjoy a trip to the
community borehole with my
friends. We would go to fetch
some water and have the
opportunity to talk, share jokes
or listen to stories told by the
adult women. We would carry
buckets full of water on our
heads, an art one would perfect
through practice as time went by.
It's a pity in a way that I have
now lost the opportunity to view
that rural life at that time from
this different perspective, rather
than only recognising its
advantages and benefits down
the line. The unforgettable
village life experiences that I
once had, were in fact
invaluable, and now I am
sharing these with my children.
Mindful, healthy eating habits
need to be introduced to our
kids early in life in the hope that
they carry on eating healthily
though our future generations.
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Amazing Combined Senior Schools Concert -by Jacqueline Collins
a reminder of all that’s good about Zim!
Stirring stuff! 500 students perform
One of my favourite apps on my
the Ndebele War Chant
smartphone is the ‘Tune In’ app which
allows me to listen to Classic FM radio. I
just adore listening to it when I am in the
bath in the morning, a few peaceful
moments of bliss before I start the day. I
have only recently started to appreciate
classical music, and so Classic FM is great
because it has witty and amusing
commentators who tell you about each
piece along with gentle musings and
comments from some of the other listeners.
I particularly enjoy an early morning
programme for all the Truckers, and I love
to think of the big burly men driving their
huge trucks, delivering supplies all across
England, listening to classical music as they drive along. This programme seems to dispel the stereotype that most Truckers would be Heavy
Metal fans, but maybe the ones who do listen to classical music are like me, getting past 50 and starting to enjoy more soothing sounds!
Being a History Teacher and a Classical Music lover, I had a double treat at the most magnificent event this term, the Combined Senior
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Schools' ‘War and Peace’ Music Concert at the Celebration Centre. This was to commemorate the 100 Anniversary of the First World War and
so there was a beautifully done historical display in the foyer and lots of film footage of war and peace. I do love it when an event is well
attended and it was absolutely packed to the brim with a very appreciative audience. The Celebration Centre was the perfect venue as it has
such an awesome auditorium, in fact I spent some time in between the musical pieces, just
looking at the ceiling and wondering how on earth they managed to build it. The whole
event was beautifully organised by Hellenic School and it all went very smoothly considering
that there were 500 children and 15 schools taking part. Kevin Hanssen was the charming
and erudite Master of Ceremonies who entertained us with all sorts of interesting stories and
humorous remarks. It is difficult to pick out the highlights because all the performances
were brilliant but there were a few pieces that I particularly enjoyed. Personally I loved the
magical performance of the poignant “War Horse” conducted by the venerable but always
glamourous Di Wright. Certainly Di's passion for music was reflected in the fact that three of
her grandchildren were playing in her orchestra. After Scotland voted to remain with
England, I think most of us English are feeling very grateful about Scotland and indeed I find
myself loving everything to do with Scotland these days. In fact I actually am determined to
buy myself a tartan outfit next winter, as I have always loved tartan. At the concert, really
admired the impeccable, authentic Tartan outfits of the St Johns' Pipe Band who were such a
sight to behold. I remember in 2008 when I was nearly moved to tears to hear the St Johns St Johns boys playing the bagpipes at St John's Fair
Pipe Band, it seemed that when everything else was falling apart, that by some miracle, the
teachers at St Johns had managed to inspire a whole team of boys to keep this very
traditional form of music alive. Indeed I believe that they have recently won much acclaim
on a tour of Scotland recently. I was amazed at their sheer enthusiasm and was very
impressed about how they twirled their drumsticks with such eloquent synchronised
movements. One could not help feeling a sense of collective pride listening to the haunting,
rousing sound of their bagpipes. The Marimba group were also very thrilling to hear since
children from many different schools had collaborated to produce a very vibrant and
exciting sound. To me it sounded like the musical equivalent of a firework display. There was
a marvellous lead female singer who just had the most powerful voice. It was rather a
shame her name was not on the programme as I just got the feeling that this girl would
definitely be famous one day. However, the most goose bumpy moment for me was when all
of the schools got up onto the stage and 500 young people sang the most beautiful
Twirling the batons
Ndebele War Chant. This was one of those moments in Zimbabwe that is so special that it
makes you realise why you live here, despite all the power cuts and other irritations.
Marvellous Music Teacher Di Wright
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In The Kitchen
Chicken Curry with Cashews
This week's recipe has been slightly adapted from the July 2014
edition of my favourite magazine, Fair Lady. I must have been reading
this magazine every month since I came to Zimbabwe, so I have been
reading it for about 30 years. This curry has a rather Indonesian type
of flavour, but it also reminded me of Mozambique because of the
coconut and the cashews. I thought I would try this recipe as my eldest
daughter cannot really tolerate very spicy curries and this is a very
mild one. However, the chilli in it can be increased for those who like
their curries very hot. It is also ideal on the low carb diet as the sauce
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makes the vegetables very tasty. It can be served with a medley of
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Boil the peas, broccoli and Brussel sprouts in a tiny amount of water
and then when nearly cooked add spinach. When cooked, drain any
water left over and stir in a tablespoon of butter to coat the vegetables.
Chicken Curry with Cashews
with
Jacqueline Collins
Ingredients
For the Cashew Nut paste:
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1 tsp coriander
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2tsp cinnamon
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1 fresh red or green chilli
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3 cardamom pods, seeds only
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50g raw cashew nuts
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2 garlic cloves, grated
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1 tsp sugar
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¼ cup of water
For the Curry
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1 tablespoon of oil & 1 tablespoon of butter to fry with
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8 chicken thighs
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2 onions, chopped
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2 tsp of grated fresh ginger
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1 cup of coconut milk
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½ cup of chicken stock or water with stock cube
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Dash of soya sauce
Garnish: 50g raw cashew nuts, dry roasted for a minute
or so in a small frying pan (Optional) or a small bunch of
fresh Coriander chopped. (Optional)
Method
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Blitz the ingredients for the cashew nut paste in a
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entry year round; [email protected];
Haka Game Park: Open daily, 6 to 6. Turn left at Cleveland Dam
on Mutare Rd; entrance gate clearly sign posted. Enjoy exploring
spacious unspoilt scenic environment, walk, run, cycle, horse-ride,
canoe, drive, view game, birds, rock paintings;
[email protected]
Mountain Club: Saturday half day and Sunday all day outings each
weekend, both gentle and strenuous, into scenic environments, led
by knowledgeable members. Email [email protected] to join
and for info.
Tree Society Outings 19th October: Outing to Ruth Kilner’s
Property near Bindura. We will meet at CABS Head Office at
Northridge Park in Borrowdale at 7.30 am, for a prompt 7.45
departure. Bring your lunch, drinks and a chair as well as walking
shoes, a hat and sunblock.
Kariba Tiger Fishing Tournament 22 to 24 Oct 2014. For more
info contact: 0772 420 908, 0772 248488,
0712 200266; [email protected].
Running Events: Gutu Half Marathon (21km) plus 5 and 10km, 2
Nov. Old Mutual Vumba Mountain Ru (21 km, 10km, 5km), 8 Nov.
The Run/Walk for Life Donnybrook Flat One, 7, 14, 21 and 28km,
Celebrity Subscription Concerts: Join to support on-going 15 Nov. The Zimbabwe Colour Run, 6 Dec. The Europcar 20 Miler
regular availability of world class classical music performed (32km, and 16k+16k relay) 7 Dec.
by top visiting classical artists: Discounted prices for
Support Groups, Charities, Community Initiatives
concerts: Contact [email protected].
Cancer Association relies on donations, sponsorship and
Art Exhibition Wingate Park Golf Club 26 Oct 9am to
fundraising for income & needs volunteers; join our street
3pm. Great variety of exhibits from well-known and up-and- collectors, help raise funds; Tel 707444; 705522.
coming Zimbabwean artists on sale. All under cover with
Homefields Centre looks after 85 mentally handicapped adults
guarded parking, refreshments on a donation basis, with bar and endeavours to self-fund via income from pottery, chickens,
and lunch available. $2, percentage of takings to charity. 10 vegetables and school fees, but struggles to cover costs and needs
mins from Borrowdale Village; proceed along Alpes Road off help. Sponsor a resident, help with running costs by donations or
get involved. [email protected]
Harare Drive towards Wild Geese Lodge for approx 4km.
0779 750 920.
Wingate Club is on right.
Takunda Children's Trust is a non-profit organisation which assists
Sound Event Management Summer of Music 31 Oct:
impoverished children with basic groceries, clothing, shoes, toys.
The Muses at The Venue Avondale. 28 Nov: Prime Circle
'Stripped Down', The Venue Avondale. 29 Nov: Prime Circle: Grateful for donations of second hand goods for the children. 0778
414 208; [email protected]
‘Let the Night In’; outdoor venue TBA
Miracle Missions: All welcome at our Networking Meetings at
www.facebook.com/soundeventmanagement
Highlands Presbyterian Church, 112 Enterprise Road, 8.45 to
Flashback @ Gallery Delta to mid-October; A select
10.45 am: Clean & Green & Waste Management: First Tues
collection of Zimbabwean Contemporary Paintings and
every month. Life&Hope4Kids Last Tues; Prisons last Thurs. NonGraphics with works by Simon Back, Virginia Chihota,
profit, Miracle Missions identifies critical needs in vulnerable
George Churu, Edsor Colaco, James Jali, Lovemore
communities, then harnesses resources and skills for relief efforts.
Kambudzi, Admire Kamudzengerere, Hilary Kashiri, Helen
Harare Senior Citizens Club: Over 55s, become a member for
Lieros, Shepherd Mahufe, Patrick Makumbe, Wallen
$20 annually. Fantastic library of donated books, TV room, hair
Mapondera, Kufa Makwavarara, Misheck Masamvu, Luis
Meque, Munyaradzi Mugorosa, Gareth Nyandoro, Webster salon, bar, coffee shop and restaurant run by a hospitality training
company, very reasonably priced meals. Weekly Bingo and other
Pasipanodya, Thakor Patel, Robert Paul, Anusa Salanje,
functions year. round. Call 250093.
Greg Shaw, Cosmas Shiridzinomwa, Freddy Tauro, Henry
Thompson, Paul Wade, Ishmael Wilfred, Stephen Williams, National Trust of Zimbabwe: Enjoy NTZ Sites of unspoiled natural
beauty, experience historical and archaeological history. Other
Richard Witikani, Portia Zvavahera. Exhibition duration until
benefits: Free entry to National Galleries of Zim, discounted tickets
mid-October. Sponsored by the Swiss Embassy. Gallery
for Reps Theatres, free entry to numerous Trust properties globally;
Delta, Robert Paul's Old House, 110 Livingstone
[email protected]; 860202.
Avenue/Ninth Street, Greenwood Park, Harare
Support Group for People Living With Cancer. Not affiliated to
Telephone/Fax: 792135; [email protected]
any organisation. Share experiences, fears, positive thoughts with
The Marden Singers Present Handel’s Messiah, 15
others on a similar path who understand. If you've had a cancer
November 5pm and 16 Nov 3pm: St Mary Magdalene
diagnosis, are being treated or are in remission, come along.
Church,King George Road, Avondale. Entrance by donation. ‘Together we are better’: [email protected].
Tea, Coffee, Wine and Cheese served. A Musical Weekend
Fairs and Markets
with Mande 17 and 18 Oct at Nyanga: Harare singer
Arundel Village Book Fair & Farmers Market: First Saturday of
Mande Snyman sings at two events in Nyanga – all
Every Month. Phone 0773 379 360
welcome to make a weekend of it! 17 Oct, at Inn on
Rupurara, 18 Oct, at Nyanga Spring Fair and Garden Show, for more info.
Dandaro Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair 29 Nov 9am to 1pm,
Claremont Golf Club. Book for Inn On Rupurara and Pine
Dandaro Community Centre. For info call 0774 186 353, 870655;
Tree Inn at Armadillo Travel or visit
[email protected]
www.innsofzimbabwe.co.zw.
Bang Bang Comedy Club 23 Oct: Alliance Francaise Old Car Boot Sale at Borrowdale Country Club. Sat 4 Oct 9am and
runs all morning.
Mutual Theatre, 7.30pm. The monthly comedy show
Morning Market at The Double Storey, Maasdorp Ave every
featuring the best comedians around, brought to you by
Wed & Sat 9 am to 12 noon: Huge variety of delicious fresh fare
Magamba. Entry $5.
on sale.
Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe Congress Oct 29
Doon Estate Market & Book Fair: Last Sat of every month
to 31: In Bulawayo with congress sessions, social events
(except Dec), free entry, 9am - 1pm: Doon Estate Shopping
and Hospitality Fair, ending with HAZ Awards Dinner. Contact
Village, 1 Harrow Rd, Msasa. Very social monthly market!
[email protected] to find out more. Protest Arts
Interesting range of product, service and refreshment providers;
International Festival Oct 30 to Nov 1: Alliance
regular customers, reliable vendors. Stands: 0772 301 212.
Francaise.
Fresh Food Fair at Amanzi Restaurant every Friday 9am to
Shopping Under The Stars Oct 31; Old Georgians’ Sports 1pm. Shop under the shade in our beautifully landscaped gardens
Club 3pm - 9pm. Contact [email protected] for more info. for fresh, wholesome and home-grown produce. 158 Enterprise
Fun quiz with Tony Havercroft Oct 31; as quizmaster,
Road, Highlands, 497768.
Courses
Borrowdale Country Club. Starts 7pm but come 6.30pm for
a good place and to organise food and drinks. Cash prizes MINI MASTERS Art Workshops for kids aged 5 to 10 each Mon
& Tues 2.30-4 pm. Process based experimental workshops to
for winners and runners-up.
Monthly Car Boot Sale Nov 1, Borrowdale Country Club. empower children in creative decision making, includes sensorial
work and working with music, all welcome. ARTMOODS Art
Starts 9am.
The BCC World News Nov 7 and 8. An evening of song, Workshops for adults. Process based, therapeutic, experimental,
dance and comedy skits from an international broadcaster’s fun workshops using every available medium. Each Weds 6.308.30pm, all welcome! Vanessa Goodson-Hounsell 0772 565 313
perspective. Borrowdale Country Club. $10 per person.
Tickets can be bought from Caroline – call 0712 216 909. [email protected].
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Other Arts Events and Notices
Animal Welfare and Wildlife Conservation
Organisations
AWARE Trust is run by vets and focuses on animal welfare,
wildlife conservation and research. Campaigns in rural areas
adjacent to wildlife areas vaccinate, sterilise, de-tick, de-worm
and improve quality of life for domestic animals. This assists in
broader goals by contributing to improved farming, better quality
of life for rural people, resultant decreased poaching, and
preventing spread of diseases from domestic to wild animals.
AWARE educates children and adults on animal care and
conservation, does research on health of wild and domestic
animals living adjacently, rehabilitates and releases injured wild
animals and dehorns rhino. To assist, sponsor, donate in cash
or kind: [email protected].
Friend Animal Foundation cares for and re-homes abandoned,
unwanted and rescued animals. Open 7 days a week from 8am
to noon, 1pm to 5pm; 7 Kirkman Rd, Tynwald. Boarding for
cats and dogs at reasonable price. Grooming and dipping
service; 0772 225 845; [email protected]
SPCA Fundraising Update: SPCA is looking for dedicated
volunteers to join a subcommittee of Harare SPCA, to reach out
to all areas and help by educating people on good animal
husbandry. Since the start of the SPCA fundraising project,
amazing strides have been taken in upgrading kennels and
surgery. The surgery has had a total face lift; the parvo unit has
been moved and rebuilt away from surgery, recovery kennels
have rebuilt. Surgical equipment, vaccines, heart and oxygen
level monitors, latest blood testing equipment and more have
been or are being purchased. The incinerator has been installed
and is working well. SPCA can now charge a small fee for use of
facilities.
To support SPCA: Become a member of Harare SPCA to help
it survive. Adults $20; pensioners and under 16, $10. Pay at
Harare SPCA on Airport Road, Hatfield or ZNSPCA, 156
Enterprise Road, Chisipite.
ZNSPCA Charity Shop: 156 Enterprise Rd. Wide range of
quality donated second-hand items; books, toys, sporting
goods, clothes, DVDs, CDs, videos, kitchenware, puzzles,
games, vases, baskets and more. Open Mon, Wed, Fri 8am to
2pm. All proceeds to animal welfare projects. Drop donated
goods here too. 0772 308 647; [email protected].
Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary: Open to visitors by prior
booking only. Tours of orphanage and rescue centre 10am and
2:30pm, morning/ afternoon tea included, bring a picnic if you
like, picnic sites in beautiful gardens overlooking the dam, you
will likely be joined by our sociable duikers, the occasional
tortoise or bird and our inquisitive cats! Day ends with 4pm lion
feeding. Book on 0733436239; 0772592944; 0774312887.
[email protected]
Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Zimbabwe (VAWZ) is a
private trust organisation spearheading many animal welfare
activities, including inspections, investigations, training and
liaison. VAWZ needs support. For info or to donate:
[email protected]; 0772 308 234.
Other wildlife/animal notices
Junior Schools Wildlife Quiz 2014: Finalists from all Regions
25 Oct 10am, Sebakwe, Kwekwe. To sponsor prizes or donate
towards Quiz contact Lauren at Wildlife Environment Zimbabwe;
747648/0772 320 234
Colcom Lost and Found on Power FM Free Service every
Wed and Thur 5.45 pm. If you have lost or found a dog, cat, an
ID, anything, SMS 0712 200 839 or
0777 433 393.
Removal of dead animals from roadsides: Phone Harare City
Waste Management Services, 752637,inform nearest veterinary
surgery, & SPCA on 56356, of animal and location. For
incidents where an animal is injured and help is needed; VAWZ:
0778 431 528; 0774 168 218; 0773 476 009.
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Sundays 9am to 12 noon. Phone 308159, phone bookings
available to all. Booking venue for Reps shows, Celebs
concerts, many other events and shows in Harare. To use
this facility contact Reps on 335850. Sells Ndeipi and Out
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
(Abridged), 6 Oct to 11 Oct: Theatre Upstairs at Reps.
A rollicking fun show with Kevin Hanssen, Jamie Mclaren,
Musa Saruro.
Les Mis, The Concert, 16 to 25 Oct. Reps Theatre.
Directed by Sue Bolt and with a super line-up of singers,
this show features the music of the successful Les
Miserables show. Booking open at The Spotlight.
Fun pub quiz 19 Oct. Fun Pub Quiz, Reps Bar. All welcome,
no cover charge. Fun team quiz – come alone or bring a
team. This month’s quiz a good one for family teams, so
bring the teenagers! Starts 11.15am sharp.
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Returning to old ways of eating – better for our health
Food Matters Zimbabwe (FMZ) is an NGO which began in 2013 as a loose network of
Zimbabweans concerned about a number of issues related to food. Their concerns were
about the level of hunger and malnutrition amongst Zimbabwean people, they were also
concerned about the way people were rejecting healthy eating and the benefits of
wholesome food in favour of junk food, refined grains and fast foods. This was the
second Organic Food Festival to take place in Harare Botanical Gardens. Several groups
collaborated in setting up this successful event.
I had a fun time with my kids, eating and stocking up on good wholesome foods and
learned a lot about traditional food. In some cases it was weird for them because they
had never come across such dishes in their share of life. There were a variety of stalls
showcasing products. Some stands were selling our very own local traditional dishes as
well as those from other African countries as far away as Ghana and Mauritius. There
was lots of live entertainment for the adults and plenty of activities in the Kidzone with
exciting programmes designed for primary school aged children which included
colouring, mask making, and learning to play traditional marimba instruments.
Nutrition specialists came from all over the country to celebrate our local food as well as
share their knowledge. From all this, I learnt that sustainable food systems should
minimise the use of non-renewable inputs, should not take more from the environment
than is put back in, and should act fairly, with regard for all other human beings, both
now and in the future. We should take care for the Earth and our environments, including
other living beings; and should create healthy, nourishing foods to be consumed
mindfully. Furthermore we should educate our families on sustainable agricultural
practices, extending this to our rural farmers by sharing knowledge on improving selfreliance and building on human and social capital. By doing so we will empower our
fellow countrymen and women using these ideas, and develop self-sustaining projects to
work towards achieving these goals, which is to bring wholesome food to the table for the
whole family, and thus, create a healthier nation.
FMZ, a community driven project by concerned citizens, worries about the unsustainability
of some industrial farming practices that are being promoted. These can lead to greater
dependency by farmers on outside inputs and serious damage to ecosystems. By
launching this Organic Food Festival as a significant Traditional and Organic Food
Forum, FMZ hopes to grow, spread these ideas, and shape the future of natural organic
food in Zimbabwe.
This Festival also opened my eyes to the
benefits of herbs. I realised that we use
herbs in in our daily life in the food we eat,
in toothpaste and in some lotions made
from herbal mixes, to mention a few. As a
country we should embrace our own
herbal medicine which can be very
beneficial to our health. I would encourage
people to grow their own herbs in their
garden and use them, rather than buying
from unknown sources.
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