The Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources Department (FARD) is launching nationwide consultations to inform a new Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, aimed at revitalizing Zimbabwe’s fisheries sector. Initial workshops will take place from March 1 to 5 in Nyanga, Bulawayo, and Kariba, gathering input from a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, private sector representatives, and…
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…
The Zimbabwean government has set a preliminary target of planting 120,000 hectares of wheat for the 2025 winter season, maintaining the same hectarage as last year in hopes of replicating a successful harvest. To bolster production efforts, authorities have mobilized adequate tillage equipment and are collaborating with the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) to ensure…
The Zimbabwean government has proposed a budget of US$250 million to establish an emergency fund dedicated to rehabilitating the ageing sewer reticulation system in Harare and its surrounding towns. This initiative comes in response to alarming reports regarding the ecological state of Lake Chivero, where authorities have revealed that an estimated 415 megalitres of raw…
The development comes after the water and environmental poisoning incident that claimed wildlife and aqua life around the lake. Responding to questions during a media briefing at Munhumutapa Building in Harare this Thursday, the Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Dr Sithembiso Nyoni described the situation at Lake Chivero as dire and called for a…
Reports from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) indicate that 19 hippos have died under unclear circumstances in the Sapi Safari area and Chirundu over the past three months. ZimParks spokesperson, Tinashe Farawo confirmed that 18 hippos were found dead in the Sapi Safari area, while one was discovered in Chirundu. Samples have…
In a development that is to become the largest of its type in Zimbabwe, Green Hybrid Power (Pvt) Ltd has announced plans to invest over $250 million in a pioneering 1,000 megawatt (MW) hybrid floating solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Lake Kariba. The ambitious initiative is slated for completion within the next 18 months and…
Zimbabwe is set to explore privatization as five companies vie for the chance to take over its beleaguered urban water supply system. The government is actively seeking investment to rejuvenate the infrastructure, particularly in major cities like Harare, Bulawayo, and Victoria Falls. Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe confirmed that the administration has received approval to…
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has announced that its investigations indicate malnutrition was the cause of the recent deaths of 19 hippos in the Mid-Zambezi Region. The deaths, which occurred over a three-month period in the Sapi Safari Area and Chirundu, Mashonaland West Province, had prompted investigations by Zimparks. In a statement…
A new water treatment plant and smart meters are planned for construction in Harare, aimed at enhancing the water supply for residents. This initiative promises to improve access to clean water for residents, ensuring a more reliable, cost-effective, and efficient supply system. The deal involves the Local Government Ministry, the City of Harare, Hangzhou Laison…
