Newspaper Column #8: Have Greens, Will Rain! – Part V


As it appeared in the Sunday Standard, Botswana on  Sunday Dec 9, 2012 edition. Actions have consequences When we bring a bowser to a place that needs water, is that a solution to, or a relief from the problem? The test will be, if that’s the only time we have had to do it.  Then … Continue reading Newspaper Column #8: Have Greens, Will Rain! – Part V

Newspaper Column #7: Have Greens, Will Rain! – Part IV


As it appeared in the Sunday Standard, Botswana on  Sunday December 2, 2012 edition. All is not what it seems So was your answer similar to or different from that of your friends? In last week’s discussion (Part III) we saw gradual increases in rainfall levels rose levels of vegetation as well.   Vegetation begins to grow in … Continue reading Newspaper Column #7: Have Greens, Will Rain! – Part IV

Newspaper Column #6: Have Greens, Will Rain! – Part III


As it appeared in the Sunday Standard, Botswana on  Sunday November 25, 2012 edition. What goes around comes around. The Good and Bad.  Today we move to the more exciting bits of this series! We will uncover the vicious cycle causing water tables to decline and learn how they contribute to growing aridness to seeing the economy turn … Continue reading Newspaper Column #6: Have Greens, Will Rain! – Part III

Newspaper Column #5: Have Greens, Will Rain! – Part II


As it appeared in the Sunday Standard, Botswana on  Sunday Nov 18, 2012 edition Cycle?  What cycle? In Part I last week, we were concluding that the water tables in the region were possibly declining. This series of articles in November is a dedication to this subject. It explores issues of primary industry (raw material) development to water … Continue reading Newspaper Column #5: Have Greens, Will Rain! – Part II

Regional Article 4: Are hurricanes haphazard or is there a deliberateness in their behaviour?


Looking at the picture above, what do you think? It really is not as haphazard as we think, is it?  There is an order. Clue:  Look towards the right where they start. What do you notice about the land in the areas?  Do they tend to be green or brown?