Agric sector to contract by 21.2% due to drought
Staff Writer Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says the agriculture sector is projected to contract by…
Africa calls for urgent climate action at COP29
The African Group of Negotiators and leaders came to COP29 with a bold call for equitable climate finance, stronger global partnerships, and urgent action to address the climate crisis. Their message emphasises the continent’s role in global climate solutions while demanding accountability and meaningful progress from the international community. The negotiators are calling for an…
City of Harare plans 50 MW solar energy project
The City of Harare has announced plans to construct a 50-megawatt solar energy project, set to reduce its carbon footprint and ensure environmental sustainability. The initiative is a key component of the city’s 2025 financial year plan and aims to address pressing energy challenges while promoting sustainable development. The solar farm, to be constructed on…
‘Zambezi River’s hydropower potential underutilised’
Staff Writer Minister of Energy and Power Development, Edgar Moyo, says the Zambezi River remains significantly underutilised for hydropower generation despite its immense potential. Speaking at the Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit, Moyo underscored the untapped potential of the river to generate clean, renewable hydropower. The impact of climate change, particularly reduced rainfall, has exacerbated…
Zimbabwe, Zambia set to lead renewable energy transition – Chiwenga
Staff Writer Zimbabwe and Zambia are uniquely positioned to spearhead the transition to renewable energy, capitalising on their abundant solar, wind, and hydro resources, an official has revealed. Speaking at the Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit, Zimbabwe’s Vice President Constantino Chiwenga stressed the urgency of embracing renewable energy to meet current energy demands and build a…
UN climate chief urges urgent action on National Adaptation Plans
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell says National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) are of critical importance in the face of escalating climate impacts. Speaking at a COP29 event, Stiell stressed that these plans are more necessary than ever, serving as a lifeline for vulnerable communities and nations. “This year, we witnessed firsthand how preparedness, in…
African Risk Capacity CEO makes Time Magazine 2024 top 100 list
The Zimbabwean chief executive officer of African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd), Lesley Ndlovu, has been selected as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders in Business for 2024. ARC Ltd is a hybrid mutual insurer and financial affiliate of the African Risk Capacity Group. In a statement, the organisation expressed delight at…
Zimbabwe targets full Article 6 readiness by early 2025
Staff Writer Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Sithembiso Nyoni, says Zimbabwe is on track to achieving full Article 6 readiness on carbon credit markets by early 2025. Giving an update on Article 6 readiness at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Minister said the southern African nation is transitioning to a compliance-based carbon market model….
Zimbabwean parliamentarians join global climate dialogue at COP29
Staff Writer Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, led a Zimbabwean delegation to Baku, Azerbaijan, to participate in Parliamentary Meetings held alongside the COP29 climate change conference. The event, jointly organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan (Parliament of Azerbaijan), brought together lawmakers and experts from around the world to discuss critical…
Will COP29 deliver the trillions needed to tackle the man-made climate crisis?
United Nations The latest round of UN climate negotiations, COP29, opened this past Monday in Baku, Azerbaijan, following a year that broke multiple extreme heat records and saw widespread climate-driven chaos – from wildfires to destructive floods and hurricanes – hit nearly every corner of the world. A major increase in financial commitments to assist…
AfDB, SOFF partner to strengthen Africa’s early warning systems
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) have partnered to bolster early warning systems in Africa’s most vulnerable countries. The two institutions signed a letter of intent on the sidelines of the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, to enhance collaboration and strengthen Africa’s resilience to climate change. The…
