In a joint effort to enhance food security in Zimbabwe, the UK, in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe, has funded a training program for Agritex officers in conservation agriculture techniques called “Pfumvudza.” The vital program, is aimed at enhancing resilience against climate change and recurrent droughts, is part of a US$7.2 million package dedicated […]
Mining is posing a threat to Zimbabwe’s national parks and wildlife. National parks, botanical reserves, sanctuaries, safaris, and recreational parks cover around 13% of Zimbabwe’s land. These areas are abundant in mineral deposits, such as gold and coal, which have led to both legal and illegal mining activities. According to the Zimbabwe Environmental Law
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Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, is undergoing a restaurant revolution with a surge in new dining establishments. In Harare, new restaurants are defying the odds and attracting eager diners with their great dishes, despite the industry’s traditionally high failure rates. But the restaurant industry is facing challenges with high costs of business registrations and certifications,
Harare’s Culinary Surge: New Restaurants Fuel Dining Culture Amid Economic Challenges Read More »
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Zimbabwe after cervical cancer. Many women in Zimbabwe face socioeconomic barriers to accessing oncology care, chemotherapy and other treatments for breast cancer. Over 80% of breast cancer cases in Zimbabwe are diagnosed at advanced stage, according to the Zimbabwe National Cancer Registry (ZNCR). Limited
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Approximately 3.7 million adult Zimbabweans, or 54%, are unbanked. Mobile money accounts – making and receiving electronic payments via a mobile phone are tapping into the country’s unbanked. According to research from the Finscope Consumer survey report Zimbabwe 2022, about 4.4 million adults Zimbabweans or 63% have registered mobile money accounts they used to pay for
Empowering the Unbanked: The Impact of Mobile Money on Zimbabwe’s Financial Landscape. Read More »
Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Nelson Chamisa resigned from his CCC party two years to after its formation. The resignation made the country’s youth more disillusioned and frustrated with the opposition party. In a statement, Chamisa said the CCC party has been “contaminated, bastardised, hijacked.” Chamisa, 45, an ordained church pastor and trained lawyer, is popular and
Nelson Chamisa’s resignation: A blow to Zimbabwe’s youth hope and political frustration. Read More »
Zimbabwe is facing a surge in cholera cases, with reports of over 18,000 cases, 71 confirmed deaths, and more than 300 suspected deaths across all 10 provinces. As of 16 January, 396 people had been hospitalised, the ministry of health announced. Zimbabwe reported its first cholera case in February 2023 in Chegutu, about 100km west
