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…
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…
Zimbabwe is shifting gears in its aquaculture sector, launching an ambitious five-year strategy aimed at transforming smallholder fish farming into a competitive, market-driven industry. Unveiled on March 24, the US$5.03 million Zimbabwe Tilapia Value Chain Market Strategy (2026–2030) is designed to close the country’s fish supply gap while unlocking new income streams for farmers particularly…
As climate change continues to intensify pressure on Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) have partnered to strengthen market access for farmers and build more resilient food systems. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Harare on Wednesday, seeks to address…
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…
By Edith Mugabe/ Environmental Correspondent The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has called for greater accountability and community participation in the protection of wetlands and other vital water sources, amid growing concerns over developments taking place on environmentally sensitive land in the country. The call was made on Friday thus week, during the launch…
In the face of intensifying droughts and growing food insec urity, Zimbabwe may have found an unlikely hero grass. Not just any grass, but Juncao technology, a fast-growing, high-protein innovation now being hailed as the “magic grass” capable of transforming the country’s agricultural future. The government has officially moved to mainstream Juncao technology, transitioning it…
The road into Bikita announces itself long before the signpost does. Dust rises in thick, restless clouds, hanging in the sky like a warning. Heavy trucks thunder past in an endless rhythm up and down, carrying the weight of Zimbabwe’s lithium boom. The deeper you go, the more the dust clings, to your skin, your…
Zimbabwe’s mineral-rich terrain has been centralized with lithium, the country’s so-called ‘white gold.’ Touted as the key to a greener future, lithium boom has captivated government leaders and global investors. Yet beneath the shimmering promise lies a silent crisis, water. In a nation grappling with prolonged droughts, failing reservoirs, and shrinking wetlands, the question that…
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…
