The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) is convening a crucial three-day workshop in Harare, aimed at tackling the continent’s escalating water challenges. Dr. Rashid Mbaziira, the Executive Secretary of AMCOW, said delegates from various African nations have gathered to share insights and strategies for improving water supply services and enhancing cooperation among countries. The…
In his sprawling farm in Gletywn , Moses Tawanda Hakutangwi, Director of Zimbabwe Catfish Growers is quietly revolutionizing the country’s aquaculture landscape. From the outside, it could be growing anything in its rows upon rows of ponds. Inside, however, blue plastic crates and circle shaped ponds tell a different story- a thriving ecosystem of catfish,…
The African Youth Initiative on Climate Change Zimbabwe (AYICCZim), backed by the British government, has launched the Climate Finance and Innovation Hub. During the launch of the Youth Climate Finance and Innovations Hub in Harare on recently, the British deputy ambassador Jo Abbot believes the hub represents a powerful symbol of hope, opportunity, and empowerment…
With global demand for lithium, cobalt, and rare earths skyrocketing, driven by the urgent transition to renewable energy and advanced technologies, the communities that produce these critical minerals remain largely excluded from the wealth they help generate. Despite living in regions rich in resources, these communities often face systemic barriers that prevent them from reaping…
The government has unveiled a new set of regulations aimed at safeguarding the vital fish populations in this crucial water source, which has become a popular spot for fishing and leisure activities. The decision to introduce new regulations comes after concerns were raised by Zvimba East legislator Kudakwashe Manhanzva. He recently wrote to Minister Nyoni,…
Women and girls in Zambia are at risk of being forced into exploitative “sex for fish” practices because of devastating cuts to U.S. foreign aid, ActionAid warned today. The abrupt halt of USAID funding has forced ActionAid to shut down its work protecting women in Zambia’s remote fishing camps, stripping communities of vital resources to…
A government official announced that food distribution will continue until farmers harvest their crops, ensuring that no one faces hunger due to the withdrawal of aid. The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Dr. Anxious Masuka, told The Sunday Mail that the Food Deficit Mitigation Programme (FDMP) will continue beyond its usual…
With climate change causing more droughts and floods, the Government and its partners have launched phase two of the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF). The $17.2 million program, launched recently, is being supported and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office of Zimbabwe,…
Climate change poses an imminent challenge in our era, impacting the well-being of generations. Children, in particular, are at risk due to climate-related disasters, health issues, and food insecurity. To help fight climate change affecting vulnerable children and communities hit hardest by environmental disasters, the Korean government has pledged $5 million to support Zimbabwe in…
The climate crisis is here, and its impact is hitting the hardest where it hurts most: our children. While they are the most vulnerable to the effects of global warming, extreme heat, floods, and food insecurity, they are almost invisible in the global conversation about solutions. With this in mind a new climate resilience initiative,…
