Understanding African food systems through public transport

Understanding African food systems through public transport African public transport systems such as long-distance buses can be the best way of appreciating components of an African food basket as well as different pathways through which African food moves from production areas to consumption zones.  For instance, food that moves from rural areas to urban markets Read more about Understanding African food systems through public transport[…]

Developing countries that depend on external inputs are still colonized

Developing countries that depend on external inputs are still colonized Countries whose environment is not ideal for food production but have resources like minerals and oil can afford use those resources in importing food and living a healthy life. Such countries are not as colonized as those that depend on external inputs to produce their Read more about Developing countries that depend on external inputs are still colonized[…]

Travelling to rural areas by bus can transform the mindsets of African leaders

Travelling from capital cities to rural areas using public transport like long distance buses could go a long way in inculcating servant leadership in African presidents and ministers. Such experiences would also lead to better people-oriented policies. Imagine the President of Zimbabwe boarding Zvishandwa Bus Service at Mbare Bus Terminus in Harare on the way Read more about Travelling to rural areas by bus can transform the mindsets of African leaders[…]