Environment
‘Forget Sadza, Eat Porridge’: Mudenda’s Warning as Drought Looms
“If you cook porridge, you save on mealie-meal. Tell the people that there is no sadza that should be thrown away,” he said.
Dangote’s $4.1 billion IPO is a False Solution to Africa’s Energy Problems
We cannot achieve genuine energy sovereignty by changing where we process oil while remaining dependent on oil itself.
Mnangagwa Pledges Dream House for Gokwe Couple Who Cycled Across 22 Countries
“He said that when it comes to your house, I’m going to build you your dream house, a house of your dream,” they recounted.
Mnangagwa Pledges Support for Gokwe Couple Who Cycled Across 22 African Countries
“After listening to their inspiring journey, His Excellency personally committed to supporting their dreams and tasked me with facilitating that support,” Machakaire said.
British Billionaire James Ratcliffe Marks 74th Birthday at Zimbabwe’s Majestic Victoria Falls
“My birthday is today, and we’ve chosen Zimbabwe for my birthday, and it’s been glorious,” he said.
Government Mobilises Emergency Relief for Masvingo Hailstorm-Hit Households
"The government has dispatched 90 tonnes of mealie-meal and 90 tonnes of rice, while cooperating partners are providing additional food and non-food items to affected families.
From Rotting Apples to Clean Air: Zimbabwean Innovator Tendai Dhodho Makes Her Mark in Sweden
The idea emerged after she noticed that many apples growing on Swedish trees go to waste, often rotting before they can be consumed. She began exploring ways to preserve the fruit by combining it with nutrient-rich ingredients, including spirulina, a type of microalgae.
IMF Warns El Niño Drought Will Slow Zimbabwe’s Growth
The Fund said the drought poses a key downside risk, particularly if it is more severe than expected or government mitigation measures are delayed.
Great Zimbabwe University Postpones Graduation After Storm Damages Venue
“The decision follows the severe devastation caused by the sudden storm that affected Masvingo last night, resulting in significant damage to the city and, in particular, the graduation venue and surrounding infrastructure,” the university said.
From Fields to Factories: Can Agriculture Feed and Industrialise Southern Africa?
The COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts and disruptions to global supply chains demonstrated that countries and regions that cannot reliably feed themselves remain vulnerable to events beyond their control.