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By Admore Mbonda in Kariba The Government of Zimbabwe has commissioned the 120kW Dete Solar Mini-Grid, a major renewable energy milestone intended to improve power access, reduce reliance on firewood,…

Environment

Smallholder Farmers Open Market Talks with Private Sector

1 year ago

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Staff Writer The Climate Resilient Livelihoods (CRL) Project, being supported by the Government of Zimbabwe, the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is convening a…

Lifestyle

From Dust to Destiny — How Nyamahumba Village Became Beacon of Rural Resilience

1 year ago

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By Elvis Dumba Nyanga, Zimbabwe — Just a few years ago, Nyamahumba Village 2B was a place defined by scarcity. Women woke before dawn to trek over 5 kilometers for…

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Zim’s Green Economy Vision: How ZRBF 2 is Paving the Way for Sustainable Growth

1 year ago

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By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka As Zimbabwe grapples with the effects of climate change, the country is taking a bold step toward linking resilience-building efforts with a green economy. The launch of…

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Community-Driven Resilience: A New Approach to Sustainable Development in Zim

1 year ago

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By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Buhera – At the heart of Zimbabwe’s rural development strategy lies a critical realization: resilience must be built from within. Speaking at the launch of the Zimbabwe…

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UN on Gender Equality, Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

1 year ago

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UNDP, EU, and Switzerland Join Forces to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Zim Staff Writer Gender equality remains one of the most pressing issues in Zimbabwe, where violence against women and…

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UNDP’s UN 2.0 Transformation Boosts Innovation in Zim’s Development

1 year ago

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By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka The United Nations system is undergoing a transformative change aimed at enhancing its ability to respond to global challenges and drive sustainable development. This transformation, called UN…

Agriculture

Drought: How Climate Change is Reshaping Bwanya Community

2 years ago

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By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka In rural Zimbabwe, families are grappling with increasingly severe droughts that threaten their livelihoods. The country, heavily reliant on agriculture, finds its small-scale farmers—who produce over 60%…

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From Conflict to Harmony: How a Village Found Peace Through Empowerment

2 years ago

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By Pylaia Chembe In the heart of Foroma Village in Chipinge District, Zimbabwe, a community once plagued by domestic disputes has found a new path to harmony. For years, Headman…

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Small Savings, Big Dreams: How Village Lending Groups Are Sending Girls Back to School

2 years ago

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By Pylaia Chembe Ashley Marime, 19, sits quietly in her family’s small home in Mwenezi district, Masvingo Province. She fidgets with her hands, her voice barely audible as she recounts…