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 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…
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…
The onset of the rainy season in Zimbabwe has brought with it not only much-needed rainfall but also a disturbing increase in human-wildlife conflicts, particularly involving crocodiles. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) reports that eight people have tragically lost their lives to crocodile attacks over the past two months. ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe…
