This initiative aims to bolster conservation efforts and restore ecological balance in protected areas, where habitat loss and historical declines in wildlife populations have impacted biodiversity. The translocation which begun in 2023, upon request from the Equatorial Guinea Government, when a team of wildlife experts from Zimbabwe carried out an ecological feasibility assessment to assess…
Shamva Agricultural College has turned to smart agriculture in line with the current global push to boost agricultural productivity, food security and climate change mitigation. During a tour of the facilities, the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water And Rural Development lead by Dr. Jotam Dondofema and a group of Chinese agricultural experts from China…
Shamva Agriculture College, in collaboration with AUSSIEZIM, has established a Climate Smart Farming Hub (CSFH) aimed at addressing the challenges of farming in the context of climate change. The initiative focuses on promoting environmental farming methods and sustainable food systems. AUSSIEZIM Technical Director Killian Ruzande explained that the project focuses on innovation and research to…
The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) is convening a crucial three-day workshop in Harare, aimed at tackling the continent’s escalating water challenges. Dr. Rashid Mbaziira, the Executive Secretary of AMCOW, said delegates from various African nations have gathered to share insights and strategies for improving water supply services and enhancing cooperation among countries. The…
In his sprawling farm in Gletywn , Moses Tawanda Hakutangwi, Director of Zimbabwe Catfish Growers is quietly revolutionizing the country’s aquaculture landscape. From the outside, it could be growing anything in its rows upon rows of ponds. Inside, however, blue plastic crates and circle shaped ponds tell a different story- a thriving ecosystem of catfish,…
The African Youth Initiative on Climate Change Zimbabwe (AYICCZim), backed by the British government, has launched the Climate Finance and Innovation Hub. During the launch of the Youth Climate Finance and Innovations Hub in Harare on recently, the British deputy ambassador Jo Abbot believes the hub represents a powerful symbol of hope, opportunity, and empowerment…
With global demand for lithium, cobalt, and rare earths skyrocketing, driven by the urgent transition to renewable energy and advanced technologies, the communities that produce these critical minerals remain largely excluded from the wealth they help generate. Despite living in regions rich in resources, these communities often face systemic barriers that prevent them from reaping…
The government has unveiled a new set of regulations aimed at safeguarding the vital fish populations in this crucial water source, which has become a popular spot for fishing and leisure activities. The decision to introduce new regulations comes after concerns were raised by Zvimba East legislator Kudakwashe Manhanzva. He recently wrote to Minister Nyoni,…
Women and girls in Zambia are at risk of being forced into exploitative “sex for fish” practices because of devastating cuts to U.S. foreign aid, ActionAid warned today. The abrupt halt of USAID funding has forced ActionAid to shut down its work protecting women in Zambia’s remote fishing camps, stripping communities of vital resources to…
A government official announced that food distribution will continue until farmers harvest their crops, ensuring that no one faces hunger due to the withdrawal of aid. The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Dr. Anxious Masuka, told The Sunday Mail that the Food Deficit Mitigation Programme (FDMP) will continue beyond its usual…
