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…
by Donald Chidoori In Zimbabwe smallholder farmers and community forest users in Zaka – a rural district endowed with vast Miombo and Mopane woodlands in Zimbabwe’s Masvingo Province – are embracing sustainable agriculture and forest management practices. This transformation is driven by the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP), a regional initiative funded by the…
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,…
The Agony of Women and Girls in Accessing Abortion Services in Zimbabwe… by Muchaneta Chimuka Unsafe abortion cases remain rife among youth and adults in Zimbabwe. The challenges are fuelled by exorbitant medical costs, restrictive legal frameworks, an inadequate network of youth-friendly clinics offering sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, and deep-seated negative attitudes among…
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…
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) expects this year’s Zimbabwe Agricultural Show to be one of its biggest editions yet, with organisers targeting 630 exhibitors as the country seeks to accelerate agricultural transformation through innovation, technology and commerce. Running from 24 to 29 August under the theme “Powering Growth: Where Agriculture, Technology and Commerce Converge,” the…
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…
By Fungai Mutimodyo Women iin Marondera are reshaping both their future and live hoods by investing into plastic waste recycling for income and local environment. The initiative begun as a small community effort to clean up littered streets but later evolved into a growing informal enterprise, where discarded plastic is no longer seen as waste,…
ON an early Friday morning in Epworth, the usual bustle at Munyuki and Domboramwari shopping centres paused. But instead of clients and music spilling from bars, a different scene took centre stage: sex workers, brooms in hand, leading a campaign to sweep, unclog drains and clear litter that has long suffocated their community’s wetlands and…
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…
