ZAMBEZIAThe Journal of theUniversity of RhodesiaVolume No. 4, 2, December 1976ZAMBEZIAThe Journalofthe University of RhodesiaVolume 4, No. 2, December 1976Edited byR. S. ROBERTSUNIVERSITY OF RHODESIA, SALISBURYUniversity of Rhodesia, 1976Printed in Rhodesia by Sebri Printers (Private) Limited, MsasaZAMBEZIAZambezia is the journal of the University of Rhodesia and its publication hasbeen made possible by the generous support of the Publications Committeeof the University. The main focus of the journal, as its name implies, isSouth Central Africa; but inaugural lectures and articles of a more generalinterest will also be published. A series of monograph supplements toZambezia is also provided to cover the main disciplines in the University(Education, Engineering, Humanities, Medicine, Science and SocialStudies); and this series will not necessarily have the same regional focus asZambezia itself. Two such supplements have appeared so far: La ClocheFelee by R. A. Lewis and A Feedlot Profit Model by E. M. Wilson; at leasttwo are planned for 1977 on the development of maternity services in Rhodesia,and on the leisure activities of Europeans in Rhodesia.Henceforth it is planned that Zambezia will consist of an annual volumeissued in two parts: thus Volume 5, No.i will appear in July 1977.ORDERSThe Journal can be obtained by prepayment to the Publications Depart-ment of the University of Rhodesia, P.O. Box MP45, Mount Pleasant,Salisbury, Rhodesia:Price Rh$2,50 in Rhodesia; US$6,50 outside Rhodesia.The best way to ensure copies of Zambezia is to place a Standing Order,under which the invoice is sent prior to dispatch of the journal (back issuesare also available at a cost of Rh$3,00 in Rhodesia and US$7,00 outsideRhodesia).The publication of an author's views does not necessarily imply the approbationof the Editor or of the University of Rhodesia.CONTENTSDe Utilitate et Necessitate Geographiae D. Hywell Davies 1Form and Imagery in Shona Proverbs G. Fortune 25Fictions _ R. A. Lewis 57Rural and Urban Life G. L. Chavunduka 69Urbanisation of the Rhodesian Population M. A. H. Smout 79RESEARCH REPORTSDevelopment in Rural Communities — R. J. Theisen 93A Select Bibliography of Work on Doris Lessing R. S. Roberts 99ESSAY REVIEWSSome Recent Criticism of Doris Lessing L. B. RixLocal Government in Southern Africa A. J. DixonThe Publications of the Tribal Areas of RhodesiaResearch Foundation H. DunlopDrinking for Pleasure Š and Whose Profit? E. GargettBOOK REVIEWS1031071111151214