Authorities Struggle to Save Fishing Industry Amid Water Shortage

By Elvis Dumba, Kariba The ongoing water crisis at Lake Kariba has pushed Zimbabwe’s fishing industry to the brink, with plummeting water levels threatening livelihoods and sparking a range of…

Water Crisis Grips Guruve

By Admore Mbonda recently in Guruve Villagers in Guruve are facing a severe water crisis as the ongoing drought, amplified by climate change, has led to the drying up of…

UNICEF to Support 3.5 Million Vulnerable Children

Staff Writer UNICEF Zimbabwe has launched an ambitious plan to deliver life-saving support, aiming to reach 1.6 million people, including 1.3 million children, 155,739 individuals with disabilities, and 188,617 people…

Drought, Displacement & Defiance: Zim’s Fight for Climate Resilience

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Zimbabwe faces an unprecedented climate crisis that threatens to derail its development trajectory. According to Common Country Analysis – Zimbabwe first conducted in June 2021 updated in…

UN’s Commitment to Addressing El Niño-Induced Drought and Looming La Niña Crisis in Southern Africa

By Sirak Gebrehiwot 28 November 2024, Victoria Falls – At the Partner and Donor Roundtable Discussion on the 5th session of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Committee of Ministers…

UN, Zimbabwe Tackle Climate Change Head-On

Staff Writer As climate change continues to threaten livelihoods across Zimbabwe, the UN is spearheading efforts to enhance community resilience and tackle its impacts. Addressing journalists at the UN-Media Seminar…

Zimbabwe’s Gastronomic Heritage Drives Tourism Boom

By John Cassim Zimbabwe’s tourism industry has experienced a significant surge in the first half of 2024, largely attributed to the country’s growing gastronomy sector. Launched by the First Lady,…

El Niño drought threatens 7.6 million Zimbabweans with acute hunger

Staff Writer United Nations officials have urged for international support to help Zimbabwe address the humanitarian impacts of El Niño that is threatening 7.6 million people with acute hunger. More…

FAO mitigating impact of El Niño induced droughts

Staff Writer To mitigate the impacts of the drought on agriculture and food security, FAO (through SFERA and CERF funding) disbursed USD 5.7 million to implement anticipatory actions in four…