WOMEN in Mupambe village under Chief Saba in Binga have been left with smiles after a solar-powered water scheme ended years of walking up to 10 kilometres daily in search of water, a burden that had defined life for households in the drought-prone area. The transformation follows the rehabilitation of a long-failing borehole into a…
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…
Zimbabwean entrepreneurs have been urged to position themselves for emerging business opportunities ahead of the country’s hosting of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in 2029, with the hospitality and construction sectors expected to benefit from increased demand. Zimbabwe secured the bid to host the IATF as a permanent base from 2029, a development expected 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…
As Zimbabwe faces intensifying drought cycles and mounting pressure on fragile food systems, the World Food Programme (WFP) Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at drawing the private sector into the country’s food security response. Rather than positioning food insecurity purely as a humanitarian concern, the…
Communities from mineral-rich areas across Zimbabwe have called for greater accountability, transparency and inclusion in the country’s growing critical minerals sector, raising concerns over land degradation, water shortages, pollution and alleged rights violations linked to mining activities. The concerns emerged during the two-day Annual National People’s Conference on Critical Minerals and Just Transitions held in…
Matabeleland has long lived at the mercy of the sky. Seasons are unpredictable, rains arrive late or not at all, and hunger is a familiar visitor in most homes. For years, families in this dry southern region of Zimbabwe have survived more on hope than on harvests. But tucked behind the dusty footpaths and scattered…
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…
When the knock came at her mud-brick door, Mazvita Bhasiketi thought it was another visitor asking for directions to the water source or something else. Instead, it was a team of strangers carrying tablets, test kits and gentle smiles.They introduced themselves as part of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) — a national effort led…
Beneath the earth where Zimbabwe’s mineral wealth lies, women are digging not just for survival, but for dignity, recognition, and control over their livelihoods. Speaking at a gathering held in Harare on Wednesday, scores of women miners from across Zimbabwe representing provinces rich in gold, chrome, and gemstones came together to share their lived realities…
