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A groundbreaking study by conservation group BirdLife International has unveiled that vultures, despite being on the brink of extinction, contribute an estimated $1.8 billion annually in ecosystem services to southern African countries. These scavenging birds play a critical role in curbing the spread of diseases by consuming carcasses in the wild, underscoring their immense ecological…

The United Nations in Zimbabwe has urged key stakeholders and development partners to strengthen collaboration and adopt innovative solutions to advance the country’s development goals.  The call was made during a high-level programme board meeting held in Harare on Tuesday, where UN officials emphasized the need for collective action to address Zimbabwe’s pressing challenges.   UN…

Zimbabwe’s non-governmental organisations relying on Dutch aid are set to suffer a huge blow following the Netherlands government’s new policy to cut spending of €2.4 billion on development aid abroad. The spending cut, which replicates that of the United States’ abrupt foreign aid slash recently, is set to come into effect in 2027 amid a…

The Zimbabwean Government has expressed deep concern over the lack of commitment to wetland conservation, with Environment, Climate and Wildlife Minister Sithembiso Nyoni emphasizing their vital role in sustaining ecosystems and water sources. Nyoni made her remarks during the launch of the Wilderness Ngamo Livestock Farm and Vocational Training Centre in Tsholotsho, where she also…

A new project aimed at restoring the Miombo woodlands kicked off with inception meetings focused on sustainable forest management in Chipinge, Mudzi, and Rushinga. Led by the Forestry Commission and supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the initiative seeks to establish collaborative frameworks for effective project execution. During the…

Zimbabwe has received a significant boost in its fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with a £2.5 million grant from the UK government’s Fleming Fund Phase 2. The funding, announced at a launch event in Harare on Thursday, will enhance surveillance, strengthen regulations, and promote responsible antimicrobial use across human and animal health sectors. The event…