Seeds of Recovery: Ruargo Farm, shows Agricultural Revival in Mashonaland East

Ruargo Farm in Arcturus, Goromonzi District, has transformed into a vibrant hub of Zimbabwe’s agricultural renaissance. On a recent field tour, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Professor Obert Jiri toured the farm to witness the progress of the Horticulture and Livestock Recovery and Growth Plans, cornerstones of…

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From Job Loss to Harvesting Hope: Mushroom Farming Reviving Livelihoods in Gosha

When the U.S. administration abruptly halted aid to Africa last year, countless lives were affected. Among them was Plaxedes Kaseke (62) a soft-spoken yet determined woman from Gosha village in Zimbabwe’s Goromonzi district. She lost her job with a local NGO that had been implementing food security and community empowerment programmes. With five grandchildren to…

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Zim Agric Minister Urges SADC to Explore Various Options to Ensure Food Security in the Region

As food security concerns rise in Southern Africa, SADC Ministers responsible for Agriculture and Food Security, Fisheries and Aquaculture met virtually on 30 May 2025 to review the overall regional situation among other issues. In a virtual meeting, Dr Anxious Masuka, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Development and Chairperson of SADC Ministers…

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Zimbabwe’s Rural Communities Get Boost to Combat Hunger and Malnutrition

The French Embassy has funded a new initiative to tackle pressing nutrition and agricultural challenges in Zimbabwe’s Masvingo and Mwenezi districts. The “Nourish and Thrive” project, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe and World Vision, aims to improve food security, nutrition, and livelihoods for vulnerable communities….

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When Climate Crisis Meets Technology:Can Solar Radiation Modification Cool the Earth?

The focus of climate discussion is moving from prevention to adaptation and, more recently, intervention as the globe struggles with the rapidly intensifying effects of climate change. Solar Radiation Modification (SRM), a type of solar geoengineering that suggests modifying Earth’s radiation budget to cool the planet, is one of the most controversial theories gaining traction…

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Transforming African Agriculture: Zimbabwe’s Resilience Project Sets a New Standard

A groundbreaking initiative in Zimbabwe is revolutionizing the way farmers approach agriculture, and international leaders are taking notice. Zimbabwe Emergency Food Production Project (ZEFPP), funded by the African Development Bank, has empowered smallholder farmers to break free from dependence on single crops and unpredictable climate conditions. During a recent visit to the Mushandike Irrigation Scheme…

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‘Food Alone is Not Enough’: UN Agencies Highlight Importance of Integrated Services Amidst Funding Challenges

In a bid to tackle the complex issues of food insecurity and poor health outcomes, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have joined forces to provide integrated services in Zimbabwe, recognizing that food alone is not enough to ensure good health, particularly for women and girls in…

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