I have kept a small number of colonies (up to 30) for the last 15 years and am going to Zambia for 2 years next October. I would like to try my hand at keeping Afrian bees and need some information. I have heard that there is "top bar hive" that has been used in Kenya. Does any one have a reference to construction details? Any information or advice on keeping bees in Africa would be much appreciated. TIA Glenn Glenn McLeod Tel. 1(519)268-3003 776 Cromarty Drive Fax. 1(519)268-2613 Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0 e-mail [log in to unmask]