Southern Africa remains in food crisis: WFP

The region, typically self-sufficient in maize, is expected to face a sharp shortfall, with current production unable to meet demand.
By Praise Nyamadzawo Nov. 15, 2024

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