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Little hope for Zim, Africa

It disheartens to even imagine how the continent hopes to achieve this given the increasing volumes of migration

By Tonderayi Matonho Sep. 1, 2022

Africa hit hard by high e-waste pollution

Despite all these efforts and forums, there is less success and impact, experts assert.

By Tonderayi Matonho Sep. 2, 2022

Africa hit hard by high e-waste pollution

Feature: Women adopt agro-forestry to combat climate change

A number of women farmers are positively responding to the vagaries of the changing climate and land rights issues by adopting innovative responses to increasing land degradation.

By Tonderayi Matonho Sep. 6, 2022

Feature: Women adopt agro-forestry to combat climate change

Breaking barriers: Advocating disability inclusivity

Analysts note that it is important to share evidence-based research, data, and success stories that demonstrate the positive impact of disability inclusive and management practices.

By Tonderayi Matonho Nov. 21, 2023

Breaking barriers: Advocating disability inclusivity

Unlocking the power of disability inclusion for healthier, sustainable communities

In the face of community social, health and environmental crises, disability inclusion and management hold immense potential for transforming challenges into opportunities.

By Tonderayi Matonho Nov. 28, 2023

Unlocking the power of disability inclusion for healthier, sustainable communities

Women with disabilities' economic struggles

At the community level, participatory initiatives involve forming women-led self-help groups or involving women with disabilities in community development projects.

By Tonderayi Matonho Dec. 6, 2023

Women with disabilities' economic struggles

Inclusion of PWDs in climate negotiations critical

When disasters strike, it is often the most vulnerable who bear the brunt of the devastation, and PWDs are tragically among the most affected.

By Tonderayi Matonho Dec. 11, 2023

Inclusion of PWDs in climate negotiations critical

Unveiling the neglect: Women with disabilities’ economic struggle

Despite progress in some regions, the integration of women with disabilities into mainstream systems remains a challenge, as societal attitudes and structural barriers often persist.

By Tonderayi Matonho Dec. 28, 2023

Unveiling the neglect: Women with disabilities’ economic struggle

Bridging the gap: Inclusive communication and youth engagement key to tackling climate crisis

One of the key obstacles in addressing the climate crisis is the lack of widespread understanding and engagement, particularly among the youth inclusive of PWDs.

By Tonderayi Matonho Jan. 3, 2024

Bridging the gap: Inclusive communication and youth engagement key to tackling climate crisis

Communication, youth engagement key to tackling climate crisis

Efforts must be made to improve communication strategies and reach a broader audience.

By Tonderayi Matonho Jan. 6, 2024

Communication, youth engagement key to tackling climate crisis

Strengthening civil society-State collaboration key to risk reduction

The cyclone also affected Masvingo and Mashonaland East provinces with Tsholotsho heavily affected in Matabeleland North.

By Tonderayi Matonho Jan. 9, 2024

Strengthening civil society-State collaboration key to risk reduction

Opinion: Climate change-induced illnesses burden growing

However, even with the most ambitious mitigation efforts, the impacts of climate change are already being felt, and adaptation is essential.

By Tonderayi Matonho Jan. 16, 2024

Opinion: Climate change-induced illnesses burden growing

Public transportation system: A road to endless chaos or a path to progress?

At the heart of this battle lies the urgent need for comprehensive road infrastructure upgrades.

By Tonderayi Matonho Jan. 30, 2024

Public transportation system: A road to endless chaos or a path to progress?

Unlocking the potential of urban waste management

Recognising the value that waste pickers bring to communities and the environment is crucial.

By Tonderayi Matonho Feb. 16, 2024

Unlocking the potential of urban waste management

Tafara land grab: Residents fight to ‘save’ wetlands

Residents of Tafara, particularly those from ward 9, have united in their opposition to the proposed development.

By Tonderayi Matonho Dec. 30, 2024

Tafara land grab: Residents fight to ‘save’ wetlands

Youth at crossroads: The hidden dangers of social hotspots in Mabvuku, Tafara, Caledonia

On the positive side, there are communities, health organisations and youth-led initiatives actively addressing these issues.

By Tonderayi Matonho Jan. 28, 2025

Youth at crossroads: The hidden dangers of social hotspots in Mabvuku, Tafara, Caledonia

Cotton's resurgence: Can Gokwe and Guruve revive ‘white gold’ legacy?

As the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) prepares to install a 60-tonne oil-pressing plant in Gokwe, can this initiative breathe new life into the cotton industry, or is it too little too late?

By Tonderayi Matonho Feb. 12, 2025

Cotton's resurgence: Can Gokwe and Guruve revive ‘white gold’ legacy?

Navigating the impassable roads, maze of basic service shortages in Mabvuku, Tafara, Caledonia

Long after losing his job at Lafarge, now the corporate-rescued Khayah, he could have easily succumbed to despair.

By Tonderayi Matonho Feb. 20, 2025

Navigating the impassable roads, maze of basic service shortages in Mabvuku, Tafara, Caledonia

Sub-Saharan Africa turns to nature-based solutions to combat climate change risks

The report emphasizes a pressing need for greater investment.

By Tonderayi Matonho Mar. 3, 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa turns to nature-based solutions to combat climate change risks

Double-edged sword: Navigating the job gains and losses in Zim’s digital age

Looking ahead, the question remains: what will the future of work look like in Zimbabwe? The potential for new, well-paying jobs exists, but the transition will not be seamless.

By Tonderayi Matonho Mar. 5, 2025