Harare residents are questioning the integrity of the local authority as it seeks permission to borrow $21 million to enhance service delivery in the city. This alarming request raises a critical question: can a council lacking transparency and accountability be trusted to manage additional funds responsibly? The City of Harare published a notice in the…
Millions in Zimbabwe grapple with the devastating effects of El Niño-induced drought, and Japan has stepped in with a significant food aid package worth $2.8 million. Food shortages putting nearly 20% of Zimbabwe’s population at risk of hunger have been caused by poor harvests in drought-ravaged areas where people rely on small-scale farming to eat….
The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has strongly opposed a special mining license application by Sunny Ye Feng (Pvt) Ltd in the ecologically sensitive Bumbusi Ruins area of Hwange, warning that the project could devastate tourism, wildlife, and Zimbabwe’s cultural heritage. Sunny Ye Feng (Pvt) Ltd has a record of environmental violations, including a…
The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has ordered the temporary closure of Ran Mine in Bindura after traces of cyanide were discovered in the water supply system of Chipadze suburb. The contamination followed a water spillage from the mine’s slime dam on Thursday, which affected local water sources and fish in the Pote River and Arcadia…
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 City of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, has been awarded the prestigious “Wetland City” status by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, a global recognition of its outstanding conservation efforts and commitment to protecting its natural environment. This accolade is expected to further enhance sustainable tourism and conservation initiatives in the region. Dr. Musonda Mumba, Secretary General…
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…
