Zimbabwe is shifting gears in its aquaculture sector, launching an ambitious five-year strategy aimed at transforming smallholder fish farming into a competitive, market-driven industry. Unveiled on March 24, the US$5.03 million Zimbabwe Tilapia Value Chain Market Strategy (2026–2030) is designed to close the country’s fish supply gap while unlocking new income streams for farmers particularly…
In the face of intensifying droughts and growing food insec urity, Zimbabwe may have found an unlikely hero grass. Not just any grass, but Juncao technology, a fast-growing, high-protein innovation now being hailed as the “magic grass” capable of transforming the country’s agricultural future. The government has officially moved to mainstream Juncao technology, transitioning it…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zimbabwe has launched a high-level consultative process to shape its next Country Programme Document (CPD) for 2027–2031, bringing together government officials, development partners, private sector leaders and civil society actors in Harare. The meeting, held on 18 March, marks the beginning of an inclusive process aimed at aligning UNDP’s…
Beneath the earth where Zimbabwe’s mineral wealth lies, women are digging not just for survival, but for dignity, recognition, and control over their livelihoods. Speaking at a gathering held in Harare on Wednesday, scores of women miners from across Zimbabwe representing provinces rich in gold, chrome, and gemstones came together to share their lived realities…
Zimbabwe has taken a significant step toward strengthening its fisheries sector following the validation of the country’s National Aquaculture Frame Survey, a dataset expected to guide evidence-based policies and investments in fish farming. Speaking in Harare, the Director for Livestock and Fisheries Production in the Department of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Specialist Services (ARDAS), Milton…
Bindura, Zimbabwe — The Government has intensified calls for farmers to move beyond primary agricultural production and embrace agro-processing and value addition as part of efforts to strengthen rural economies and boost export potential. Speaking during a field day at Kunatsa Estates, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development…
As Zimbabwe faces intensifying drought cycles and mounting pressure on fragile food systems, the World Food Programme (WFP) Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at drawing the private sector into the country’s food security response. Rather than positioning food insecurity purely as a humanitarian concern, the…
Zambia’s Ministry of Green Economy and Environment has warned of increased rainfall and possible flooding as Tropical Cyclone Gezani advances into the Mozambique Channel after striking Madagascar earlier this week. The ministry confirmed that Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Madagascar’s east coast on Feb. 10 with maximum average wind speeds of 148 km/h and a…
As Zimbabwe continues to grapple with erratic rainfall and prolonged dry spells, farmers are turning to climate-smart innovations that reduce reliance on rain-fed agriculture while guaranteeing production. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Professor Obert Jiri, says Smart Pfumvudza is designed to supplement rainfall and protect farmers from…
In dry, dust-blown villages of Mberengwa, pregnancy has become a season of quiet fear for many women. As climate change tightens its grip on southern Zimbabwe, failed rains and prolonged droughts have emptied granaries, shrunk meals, and pushed households into survival mode. For expecting mothers, hunger is not just personal, but it threatens the life…
