Punda Maria Camp - Kruger National Park

Punda Maria Camp is the northern-most camp in Kruger National Park. It is somewhat more difficult to see game since there are fewer roads and the animals are less accessible. However, it is less crowded and more natural than some of the overpopulated camps.

The name is thought to be a corruption of the kiSwahili name for zebra, punda milia (striped donkey).

Kruger Elephant

Kruger National Park

Rising sea levels: A tale of two cities

This is a serious issue. Even today many low-lying bairos (communities) in towns along the Moçambique coast are flooded when there is a very high tide. The many coastal islands are also in danger. For these people, this is not esoteric speculation, but life and death reality.

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Rising sea levels: A tale of two cities

Zimbabwe diamonds banned by dealer over abuse concerns

Kudos to the Rapaport Group!


Zimbabwe diamonds banned by dealer over abuse concerns

Obama awards - and kisses - Zimbabwe women activists

Well done, President Obama!

Obama awards - and kisses - Zimbabwe women activists

Hard choices over food versus education in Malawi

How does a poor nation get ahead? Education is necessary, but can education take place if people are malnourished? What would you do if you were a leader in Malawi or Zimbabwe, or any other country facing this problem?

Hard choices over food versus education in Malawi

For those who think this is just a problem for developing countries, look at the U.S.A. Recent reports indicate that in some areas 1 in 6 people are undernourished. States are cutting back on the education budgets.

Whither the future?

Zimbabwe on Oprah - Seeing a Dream

Here is a video from Oprah with the story of a Zimbabwean woman's dream of education:

Tererai's Dream of an Education

For more of her story visit:

Dr. Tererai Trent

African slavery apology 'needed'

A sign of a mature view of history. Let the whole story be told.

African slavery apology 'needed'

One of the sad results of global warming. The snow on Mt. Kilimanjaro used to be abundant and beautiful. It will be sad to lose it. Read:

Glaciers disappearing from Kilimanjaro