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…
In a renewed effort to address the growing health challenges exacerbated by climate change, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has pledged to enhance its regional response mechanisms. This commitment was solidified during an Extraordinary Meeting of SADC Health Ministers, convened recently to deliberate on emerging health threats and formulate unified strategies to mitigate their…
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…
Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector has shown remarkable recovery following last year’s El Niño-induced drought, with significant increases in the area planted for staple cereals during the 2024-2025 summer cropping season. A Post Cabinet Media Briefing held in Harare this Tuesday revealed that farming hectarage for maize and traditional grains has expanded by nearly 20,000 hectares. This…
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is spearheading efforts to create a model law on climate change and refine the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) strategy as part of Africa’s broader goal to achieve food security. During a recent meeting, joint committees on Agriculture, Gender, Justice, and Finance, alongside experts, reviewed the proposed Model Law on…
The Zimbabwean government, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has launched a significant initiative to bolster climate resilience within State enterprises and parastatals (SEPs). The move, part of the Institutional Support for State Enterprises Reform Project, seeks to integrate climate action into key economic sectors through a structured framework. Speaking at a workshop…
Major dams across Zimbabwe have seen a significant rise in water levels, with some reaching full capacity, according to the latest statistics released by the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa). The data highlights improved water security in parts of the country, though some regions continue to face critical shortages. Lake Mutirikwi and Silalabuhwa Dams have…
In a passionate appeal for wildlife conservation, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni, has called on the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority to enhance efforts in protecting the nation’s parks for future generations. At a meeting at ZimParks headquarters, Minister Nyoni stress that these national treasures are vital for…
The government has taken an important step to include climate resilience in State enterprises and parastatals, recognizing their role in the country’s economic growth. Mr. Washington Zhakata, director of the Department of Climate Change Management in the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, spoke at a workshop on developing climate resilience guidelines. He addressed the…
Zimbabwe has successfully planted 99% of its maize target for the 2024/2025 summer cropping season, with a total of 1,790,917 hectares cultivated out of a goal of 1.8 million hectares. The first round of the Crop, Livestock and Fisheries Assessment report, set to be presented to Cabinet soon, is expected to affirm this optimistic outlook….
