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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

CIMMYT expands climate-smart interventions in southern Africa

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

CIMMYT develops multiple stress tolerant maize varieties

‘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

Zimbabwe bets on ‘No-till’ farming to reduce El Nino impact on grain

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