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Govt reads riot act over corrupt land subdivisions

He warned that rampant land subdivision is crippling dairy production and pushing farmers to the brink.

By Melody Chikono Jul. 26, 2025

Govt reads riot act over corrupt land subdivisions

Soaring feed costs threaten dairy industry recovery

Zimbabwe Dairy Industry Trust chairperson Themba Mutsvairo said the growth of the sector was, however, hampered by growing production costs.

By Melody Chikono  Jul. 25, 2025

Soaring feed costs threaten dairy industry recovery

Beyond cosmetic care: The critical importance of lip health

THE lips stand out as the most aesthetically and functionally prominent facial area, yet the most painful when afflicted.

By Patience Matambo Jul. 11, 2025

Beyond cosmetic care: The critical importance of lip health

Zim must stop exporting jobs

In the absence of this, tobacco may end up as another resource curse.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jul. 11, 2025

Accumulating and investing: Trajectories of change in Zim’s land reform areas

There is no simple pattern and there have been diverse outcomes following land reform — some succeeding, some failing and many somewhere in between and varying over time.

By Ian Scoones and Tapiwa Chatikobo Jul. 10, 2025

Accumulating and investing: Trajectories of change in Zim’s land reform areas

ZMX, GMAZ partner to transform Zim’s grain marketing system

These forward contracts reduce the pressure for upfront payments by allowing delivery in smaller, manageable tranches aligned with processing needs.

By Ashton Ndakusiya and Concilia Mupezeni Jul. 10, 2025

ZMX, GMAZ partner to transform Zim’s grain marketing system

How can farmers be capacitated to deal with bad-faith market negotiators?

However, the biggest challenge for all farmers across the world is mastering market dynamics and what to do with excess produce.

By Charles Dhewa Jun. 18, 2025

How can farmers be capacitated to deal with bad-faith market negotiators?

Be wary of intellectual property laws in agricultural production

The whole idea of intellectual property laws, which promote the systematic commodification of seeds, may also need to be brought into re-consideration.

By Kevin Tutani Jun. 13, 2025

Be wary of intellectual property laws in agricultural production

Forests at crossroads: Zim’s REDD+ dilemma and the fight for sustainable livelihoods

Local farmers in Kariba, Guruve and Gokwe are caught in a web of promises and disappointments, as they strive to protect their forests while seeking sustainable livelihoods.

By Tonderayi Matonho May. 22, 2025