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…
The narrow streets on the eastern edge of Harare are unusually clean. There are no plastic bottles littering the ground, no piles of waste clogging drainage channels, no overflowing bins. Children walk freely between houses. Women move with sacks of sorted plastic. The absence of waste tells a story long before anyone speaks. For years,…
More than 80,000 vulnerable people in Mberengwa District are set to benefit from a lean season food assistance programme funded by the Government of Japan, as Zimbabwe continues to battle climate-induced food insecurity despite improved rainfall in parts of the country. The assistance, valued at USD 2.5 million, is being delivered through the World Food…
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Professor Obert Jiri hosted potential investors from Klein Karoo Seed Production (KKSP) and Syngenta on Wednesday 4 February 2026. The visit highlighted that Zimbabwe has been specifically targeted by global industry leaders for its immense agronomic potential. The discussions focused on…
by Malvin Ngiza A young people led organisation, Teen Rescue Mission (TRM), through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) grant, is set to launch a life transforming poultry project which will benefit more than 60 youths in Chitungwiza and areas around as a way of saving them from social ills of drug and substance…
The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced the beginning of food distribution to vulnerable communities in Zimbabwe, targeting districts worst hit by the lean season. The four districts include Bulilima, Kariba, Mwenezi, and Mberengwa. WFP Country Director Barbara Clemens emphasized the importance of international partnerships, highlighting contributions from countries like Russia. The WFP aims to…
Thousands of residents in Epworth, a suburb of Harare, are facing a humanitarian crisis after flash floods ravaged the area, highlighting the ongoing issue of illegal settlements on riverbanks. The recent floods have left hundreds homeless, with many more at risk of displacement. Councillor for Epworth ward 5, Chamunorwa Takundwa raised concerns of people settling…
Kruger National Park, South Africa — Crocodile Bridge Gate in the Kruger National Park (KNP) will reopen, following an improvement in severe weather conditions across parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. In a media release issued on Wednesday, South African National Parks (SANParks) said the reopening comes after heavy rainfall and flooding disrupted operations in…
Once a natural wetland that used to absorb rainwater and protected nearby communities has now become a crowded settlement of brick houses, narrow pathways, and makeshift drainage systems. In most parts of Harare, families have built their homes on wetlands/ water ways, unaware or left with no choice of the dangers beneath their feet. Every…
