Muchaneta Chimuka, Agriculture Correspondent The Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Zimbabwe is reviving nomadic land-use practices through training farmers in Holistic Land Management (HLM) and biomonitoring to climate-proof agriculture and ensure sustainability. HLM is a decision-making framework and grazing approach that manages livestock to improve ecosystem health, such as soil, water and biodiversity, while…

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…

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…

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…

The journey into Mudzi District begins with a road that tests both vehicles and patience. After kilometres of dust, potholes and dry landscapes, the silence of the countryside is broken by a small round signpost standing beside the road. Written on it are only two words: “Benson Mine.”It is a simple sign, easy to miss,…

Sex workers in Epworth are stepping out of the shadows and proving their role as responsible citizens, joining the National Clean-Up Campaign and contributing to community safety initiatives. During Friday’s clean-up at Munyuki, Overspill, Glenwood and Domboramwari shopping centres, sex workers worked side by side with Epworth Local Board officials, Epworth Polyclinic staff, local businesses…