Zimbabwean wildlife authorities are strengthening surveillance of animals and their water sources as the anticipated El Niño-induced drought raises concerns about shrinking habitats and increased encounters between wildlife and communities. The measures come amid reports of elephants, buffaloes and hippos moving into residential areas and the central business district of Victoria Falls in search of…
From the farmlands of Lalapanzi and Chegutu to fire stations in Chegutu and Bulawayo, Belarus-supplied machinery is supporting agricultural operations and emergency response, although challenges such as water shortages remain a concern for farmers. Golden fields of wheat stretch across the farming landscape, with their heads heavy with grain and ready for harvest. In the…
Zimbabwe’s prison farms could play a bigger role in strengthening national food security and building resilience to climate shocks under a new partnership between the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS). This was revealed after the two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on resilience building and social…
Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has called for an urgent, independent investigation into a mine collapse in Penhalonga, Manicaland, after receiving unverified reports that the death toll has risen to seven. The collapse occurred on Sunday at Rezende Mine, part of the Redwing mining complex, the organisation said in a statement issued Thursday. Initial…
Zimbabwe has called for faster delivery of safe water and sanitation services as climate variability, population growth and ageing infrastructure continue to put pressure on the country’s water systems. Speaking at the technical opening, Director of Water in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development, Eng. Gilbert Mawere, who represented Permanent Secretary Prof….
The United Kingdom has committed an additional £500,000 to support early drought action in Zimbabwe, bringing total funding for anticipatory response to £1.27 million and targeting more than 97,000 people in five high-risk districts ahead of the anticipated impacts of El Niño. The additional funding, announced by the UK government, will support vulnerable communities in…
Residents living near Matezva Dam in Bikita, Masvingo Province, are raising concerns over mineral exploration activities taking place in their area, fearing that a possible discovery could bring disruptions to their land, water sources and livelihoods. As mining companies collect samples to determine the presence of minerals, communities are asking what the future holds if…
Staff Reporter GOVERNMENT has cut import levies on key grains and oilseed products, with maize, soybeans and soybean meal among commodities affected by the new charges taking effect today. The reductions follow a review of grain import levies under Statutory Instrument 87 of 2025, as authorities seek to align import costs with domestic supply while…
As Zimbabwe faces renewed concerns over climate-related shocks, vulnerable communities like Tongogara refugee camp, are once again finding themselves on the frontline of food insecurity. According to reports, Zimbabwe hosts more than 23,000 refugees and asylum seekers, the majority of whom live in Tongogara Refugee Settlement. For many families, humanitarian assistance remains a critical lifeline,…
This photo story profiles raw sewage which flows through residential pathways in Kadoma, children play barefoot beside contaminated streams, families rely on buckets, and residents struggle for access to one of the most basic human rights, safe sanitation. As soon as I stepped into Rimuka Ward 2 in Kadoma, I was welcomed by a smell…
