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…
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…
A climate resilience project implemented in Rushinga District has strengthened food security and improved livelihoods for vulnerable communities, with government pledging to build on the gains made through climate adaptation initiatives. The Integrated Climate Risk Management for Food Security and Livelihoods Project officially came to a close on Wednesday during a ceremony at Chishonja Village…
Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has invested US$2 million into the refurbishment of Montclair Resort and Conference Hotel in Nyanga, with sustainability, operational efficiency and responsible tourism emerging as key pillars of the upgrade. The investment, which began on 1 June 2026 and is expected to be completed by 31 July 2026, is part of RTG’s…
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…
…. RESIDENTS RAISED CONCERNS OVER INCLUSION IN CLIMATE POLICIES… Hwange communities are grappling with the environmental, social and human rights consequences of extractive development. The district is well‐known for its coal mining and power generation assets, which have long been considered central to Zimbabwe’s industrial growth. Yet behind the headline figures lies a different reality,…
As global demand for critical minerals accelerates to support the clean energy transition, feminist activists across Africa are warning that the benefits of the boom risk bypassing women, particularly those in mining-affected communities. Speaking ahead of the upcoming Women Deliver 2026 conference, eco-feminist scholar Dr. Mela Chiponda said the current model of mineral extraction continues…
For years, women in parts of Mashonaland Central particularly in Mt Darwin and Rushinga lived a life dictated by water scarcity. As early as 3 a.m., long before the first cock crowed, women would leave their beds in darkness, balancing buckets and babies on their backs, to walk up to 15 kilometers in search of…
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…
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…
