The Government has extended the wheat planting season, and is urging farmers to switch to short-season varieties to mitigate yield losses from delayed planting. The initial wheat planting window, which closed on May 31, was disrupted for many farmers due to adverse weather conditions and delays in maize harvesting. In response, the government has extended…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has reaffirmed its commitment to wildlife conservation as a critical pillar of both environmental sustainability and economic development. This came at the biennial meeting of SADC ministers responsible for Environment, Natural Resources, and Tourism, held to assess progress on implementing key regional initiatives. This year’s session coincided with the…
Local communities must be placed at the heart of global conservation efforts to ensure long-term success and sustainability, Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary for Environment, Climate, and Wildlife, Ambassador Tadeous Chifamba, said on Monday. During the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) in Harare running under the theme: TFCAs 25 Years of Cooperation for…
By Princess Mharire In the densely populated suburb of Kuwadzana, where green spaces are scarce and mental health services limited, a youth-led initiative is turning to nature to address rising levels of anxiety and depression. Launched in 2020, the Greening Kuwadzana Project seeks to improve mental well-being through community-driven tree care and environmental activities. Central…
Rangers from the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU) have discovered the carcass of an adult male elephant with its tusks missing, raising concerns of a potential poaching incident. The carcass, which appeared to be several days old and showed signs of scavenging, was located on a property near Victoria Falls. “Upon investigation, the carcass of…
Zimbabwe has officially entered the global carbon credit trading arena with the pilot launch of the Zimbabwe Carbon Markets Authority and a National Carbon Registry, marking a key step in the country’s efforts to combat climate change and unlock sustainable investments that will directly benefit local communities. Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Evelyn Ndlovu…
Zimbabwe is set to establish itself as a global leader in carbon market compliance with the introduction of a blockchain-based National Carbon Registry. Zimbabwean authorities, since 2023, have been taking steps to overhaul regulation of a sector that has been marred by controversy. The launch of the first-ever blockchain-based carbon registry aims to restore the…
Zimbabwe has launched a blockchain-enabled registry that enables approved project developers to transparently trade the nation’s carbon credits, eliminating the need for centralized trust and ensuring integrity in carbon markets. Described as the world’s first of its kind, the platform, available at https://zicma.org.zw/, aims to enhance transparency in emission offset trading and restore investor trust…
The current and future impacts of climate change are no longer a distant threat, but a threat that we must urgently address. The consequences of a warming planet are becoming more obvious, as major environmental issues like cyclones, rising sea levels, prolonged droughts, and devastating wildfires persist with fears of paying the high price of…
Environment, Climate and Wildlife Minister, Dr Evelyn Ndlovu, has hailed the Utariri initiative as a model for grassroots development, highlighting the importance of local leadership and partnerships in advancing sustainable livelihoods across the Zambezi Valley. Delivering the keynote address at the Utariri Day commemorations, held to showcase the transformative work of the Swedish-funded Utariri-Integrated Climate…
