Harare, Zimbabwe – The government has set an ambitious target of building a US$2 billion horticulture industry by 2030 of efforts to transform rural livelihoods, boost exports, and strengthen food security, a senior official has said. Speaking at the Annual Agribusiness Conference held on the sidelines of the 13th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS), Permanent Secretary…
Zvishavane, Zimbabwe – In the parched fields of rural Zvishavane, families are surving on picking tomatoes from @Sibusisiwe Nyakunhuwa’s farm, their buckets slowly filling under the hot sun. Nearby, a young boy balances a heavy pail of tomatoes on his head, walking beside his mother. For this family, and many others in southern Zimbabwe, tomatoes…
As I drove into Mashava, about 45 kilometers from Masvingo town, the landscape changed. The closer I got to King Mine, once known for its bustling asbestos industry, the quieter and dustier the air became. The mine sits deep in the forest, but instead of lush green, a grey powder blankets everything. Open pits scar…
Budiriro, Harare — Residents of Budiriro’s Ward 43 have pledged to block any attempts by land barons to develop on wetlands, warning that such moves threaten their environment, water sources, and climate resilience. Budiriro’s wetlands, long serving as a natural water storage and flood control system, are being targeted for housing projects. Residents allege that…
Japan has applauded World Food Programme (WFP) for its tireless efforts in alleviating hunger in Zimbabwe, as the two parties signed a new US$1.3 million food assistance project targeting 32,000 vulnerable people across the country. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Harare, Japan’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Shinichi Yamanaka, expressed deep gratitude to WFP and the…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that funding shortfalls could erase fragile gains made in reducing global hunger, particularly in Africa, where over 307 million people faced hunger in 2024. Speaking at the launch of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Climate shocks and prolonged food crises are undermining global progress in the fight against hunger, with Africa emerging as a region of deep concern, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report. While hunger declined globally in 2024, dropping from 8.5 percent in 2023…
Harare, Zimbabwe – The government has officially launched two transformative projects ‘Capacity Development for Sustainable Soil Management in the Global South’ and the ‘National Water Roadmap Towards Sustainable, Development Goals in Zimbabwe,’ initiatives supported by the FAO-China South-South Triangular Cooperation Programme and were unveiled at Cresta Lodge in Harare on Monday afternoon. Officiating the launch,…
Zimbabwe’s livestock industry is making significant strides, with the country’s registered stud livestock population now surpassing 24,000 animals, representing 17 breeds under the care of 220 breeders. This milestone was celebrated at the 57th National Breed Sale, where top genetics stole the show, fetching impressive prices and highlighting growing confidence in the sector. The high-value…
by Rukudzo Gota In a pivotal moment for environmental stewardship, d,elegates at the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands have made significant strides in advancing wetland conservation efforts. The conference, which took place over several days, culminated in the adoption of three crucial resolutions focused on effective water management,…
