CIMMYT expands climate-smart interventions in southern Africa
The adoption of innovations, including conservation agriculture and resilient legume systems, is increasing farmers' resilience and buffering against future shocks.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 24, 2024
Rwanda donates 1000 metric tonnes of maize meal to Zimbabwe
In his acceptance speech , Local Government minister minister Daniel Garwe described Rwanda as Zimbabwe’s “all-weather friend”.
By Trust Makore
Sep. 20, 2024
Rwanda donates 1000 metric tonnes of maize meal to Zimbabwe.
In his acceptance speech , Local Government minister minister Daniel Garwe described Rwanda as Zimbabwe’s “all-weather friend”.
By Trust Makore
Sep. 20, 2024
Caution: Drought relief scandal ahead
Forty-two years ago, two years after political independence, corruption levels were tame compared to the current rampant levels.
By Trevor Ncube
Jun. 6, 2024
CIMMYT develops multiple stress tolerant maize varieties
Zimbabwe, like many other nations, continues to grapple with the harsh realities of climate change, characterised by erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts and extreme weather events.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 28, 2024
‘Maize crop a total write-off’
Swaths of maize crops had wilted, with farmers saying most of the affected crop would not recover even if rains returned.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Mar. 1, 2024
Zimbabwe bets on ‘No-till’ farming to reduce El Nino impact on grain
Zimbabwe is one of the countries worst affected by the El Nino weather pattern and struggles to feed itself.
By Reuters
Feb. 12, 2024
USAid programme equips rural farmers
Transportation services, recognised as essential year-round, cater to planting needs from November to December and shelling requirements from May to June.
By Business Reporter
Feb. 4, 2024
Duty on basics: Govt misfires, again!
The administration argues that by lifting the emergency measures, it will preserve employment and make sure the nation has the foreign exchange that is vital to the growth of its economy.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 2, 2024