Chakari Zonal Agricultural Show Sets Stage for District, National Showdowns

By Azriel Chimeno KADOMA — The road to the National Agricultural Show in Harare officially began for Chakari farmers when Dalny High School hosted the Chakari Zonal Agricultural Show. More…

Climate-Ready Farming Boosts Incomes in Southern Zimbabwe

By Admore Mbonda in Kariba KARIBA— UNDP Zimbabwe, working with the Government of Zimbabwe and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has released an updated account of progress under the Climate…

Revitalizing Zimbabwe’s Fisheries: A New Era in Aquaculture

By Admore Mbonda in Kariba In a groundbreaking move that could transform the landscape of Zimbabwe’s fisheries sector, the validation of the National Aquaculture Frame Survey has been officially announced.…

Farmers Flock to Karoi as Tobacco Prices Hit US$5.50 per kg

By Elvis Dumba Farmers from across Hurungwe District thronged the auction floors in Karoi, Mashonaland West Province, following the official opening of tobacco sales, which began nationwide on March 4.…

Tobacco Marketing Season Ignites Optimism in Karoi

By Admore Mbonda in Karoi KAROI– The commencement of the 2026 tobacco marketing season has generated spirited discussions among local farmers, as auction floors in Karoi open with prices reaching…

Energy production for development of Agric in Zimbabwe

BY TONY M. MONDA Energy production in Zimbabwe stands at 9,709 Gigawatt hours (GWh), with hydro-power at 4990 GWh contributing the most; followed by coal (4542 GWh), Biofuels (129GWh) and…

An update on foot and mouth disease in Zimbabwe

By Dr Tony Monda The Covid-19 Pandemic that spread across the globe, claiming the lives of millions of people taught us that infectious diseases must not be taken for granted.…

From Wheelchair to Piggery Empire: Makoshera’s Journey of Grit, Hope

By Violet Mashonga When Leonard Makoshera rolls through his piggery in Nyanga South Constituency, barking instructions to workers and checking on his livestock, few would guess the long road that…

Govt Pushes Value Addition in Mhondoro Ngezi

By Violet Mashonga The government is intensifying efforts to boost agricultural productivity and rural industrialisation in Mhondoro Ngezi District, with a strong focus on innovation, technology and value addition at…

Traditional Grains: Key to Sustainable Farming and Healthier Diets

By Admore Mbonda in Kariba Mashonaland West — In a decisive shift from conventional agricultural thinking, the Government of Zimbabwe has urged commercial farmers to invest more deliberately in traditional…