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Climate Change: A human rights crisis threatening Zimbabwe’s children’s survival, education, nutrition, and access to water

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Climate change poses an imminent challenge, impacting the well-being of generations. Children, in particular, are at risk due to climate-related disasters, health issues, and food insecurity. In many parts of the world, people face multiple climate-related impacts such as severe droughts and flooding, air pollution, and water scarcity, leaving their children vulnerable to malnutrition and…

We must care for our planet: Earth’s survival depends on our actions

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Human damage to the planet’s land is accelerating, with up to 40% now classed as degraded, while half of the world’s people are suffering the impacts. The then Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni, confirmed a severe and escalating threat of land degradation in Zimbabwe, primarily driven by over a million unregulated…

Harare confirms Bedbug (Tsikidzi) outbreak in Mbare amid overcrowding and poor sanitation

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

The City of Harare has confirmed a bedbug (tsikidzi) outbreak in the high-density suburb of Mbare, prompting an emergency pest control response set to begin on Monday, April 7, 2025. Stanley Gama, the City’s Corporate Communications Manager, announced that pest control teams have been deployed to evaluate the infestation and gather the necessary resources. He…

FAO Commits US$139,000 grant for National Food Safety Policy

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago010 mins

Every year, millions of people around the world get sick from foodborne illnesses, with many losing their lives to preventable diseases. Foodborne illnesses (also called food poisoning) happen when you eat or drink something contaminated with harmful germs, chemicals, or toxins. These can make you sick, causing stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. The World Bank estimates…

Innovating water harvesting and climate-Smart agriculture in Mwenezi

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

In the drought-prone district of Mwenezi, Zimbabwe, farmers battle unpredictable rainfall and dwindling agricultural yields. Climate change has made traditional farming methods unreliable, forcing smallholder farmers to seek new solutions. For Chizivano Shava, a lead farmer in the Climate Resilient Livelihoods (CRL) project, innovation is not just an option, it’s a necessity. Supported by the…

African Development Bank mulls $500 million facility to mobilize financing for smallholder farmers

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has announced plans to launch a $500 million facility designed to unlock $10 billion in financing for smallholder farmers and small agribusiness enterprises across Africa. Speaking at the High-Level Conference on Scaling Finance for Smallholder Farmers in Nairobi, Adesina revealed that Bank management is currently consulting with…

African Development Bank Group approves $50 million trust fund to end school-age hunger in Africa

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved the establishment of a fund to help put an end to hunger and malnutrition amongst school age-children in Africa. The End School-Age Hunger Fund (ESAH) was approved on 20 March with the aim of bolstering school meal programmes in targeted African countries by expanding existing…

Zimbabwe is set to send 60 animals to Equatorial Guinea to aid rebuild its depleted animal populations

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

This initiative aims to bolster conservation efforts and restore ecological balance in protected areas, where habitat loss and historical declines in wildlife populations have impacted biodiversity. The translocation which begun in 2023, upon request from the Equatorial Guinea Government, when a team of wildlife experts from Zimbabwe carried out an ecological feasibility assessment to assess…

Shamva Agricultural College advances smart agriculture with global partnerships to enhance food security

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Shamva Agricultural College has turned to smart agriculture in line with the current global push to boost agricultural productivity, food security and climate change mitigation. During a tour of the facilities, the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water And Rural Development lead by Dr. Jotam Dondofema and a group of Chinese agricultural experts from China…

Shamva College’s climate smart hub champions eco-friendly farming practices and sustainable food systems.

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago18 mins

Shamva Agriculture College, in collaboration with AUSSIEZIM, has established a Climate Smart Farming Hub (CSFH) aimed at addressing the challenges of farming in the context of climate change. The initiative focuses on promoting environmental farming methods and sustainable food systems. AUSSIEZIM Technical Director Killian Ruzande explained that the project focuses on innovation and research to…