ZERA ramps up biomass energy exploration
Staff Writer The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) says it is taking a significant step…
Drought hits Delta’s sorghum beer volumes
Staff Writer Delta Corporation says its sorghum beer unit was the most affected by the drought during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, due to lower consumer disposable incomes in rural markets and cost pressures on key cereals such as maize and sorghum. The beverages manufacturer said sorghum beer volume in Zimbabwe declined by 10%…
Drought-stricken Zimbabwe disburses ZiG$60.9m for grain relief
Staff Writer The government has availed ZiG60.9 million to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) for grain distribution to vulnerable households across the country during the first half of the year. The funding has enabled the distribution of 32 241 metric tonnes of grain to food-insecure populations as of June 15, 2024. The move comes as…
Food imports surge to US$274.5 million amid drought
Staff Writer Treasury says food imports surged by 58.1% to US$433.5 million during the first half of 2024 compared to US$274.5 million recorded in the same period in 2023, driven by the El Niño-induced drought. The drought affected the 2022/23 agricultural season. According to the Ministry of Finance’s Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review, maize imports…
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 21.2% this year down from the 4.9% initially projected, due to the severe than anticipated impact of the El Niño-induced poor rainfall outturn for the 2023/24 summer cropping season. The El Niño weather pattern, characterised by unusually warm ocean temperatures…
UN coordinates relief efforts in drought-hit Buhera
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe, Edward Kallon, concluded a two-day assessment of anticipatory action interventions aimed at mitigating the El Niño-induced drought in Buhera District. Kallon’s visit, which took place on July 23-24, was focused on evaluating the progress of projects funded by the UN Central Emergency Response Fund. The fund…
El Niño-induced drought pushes Zimbabwe into crisis
Staff Writer At least 57% of Zimbabweans are projected to face hunger during the peak of the 2024/25 consumption year, according to a new report. According to the Rural Livelihoods Assessment Report published recently, the economy in Zimbabwe has been negatively impacted by prolonged dry weather conditions due to El Niño. The El Niño weather…
Water levels continue to decline at Kariba Dam
Staff Writer The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) says water levels at Kariba Dam are steadily decreasing due to low inflow, with the current level at 477.11 meters, 11.12% below its usable storage capacity. The decline in the dam’s level is compared to 30.29% at 479.79 meters recorded at the same time last year. Kariba Dam…
Greening Kuwadzana Project empowers climate action through dance
Staff Writer Harare-based Greening Kuwadzana Project is using a novel approach to tackle environmental challenges in the community. Inspired by the need to protect trees and engage young people, the project launched the Dance for Climate Action initiative. The organisation has successfully integrated environmental messages into popular culture through its annual Dance for Climate Action…
Climate and Health Africa Conference set for October
The inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference, scheduled for October 29-31, 2024, will spotlight the continent’s critical role in addressing the devastating impact of climate change on health. The three-day event, to be held in Harare, will bring together experts, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to tackle the urgent need to mitigate the devastating effects of…
Zimbabwe Miners Federation pledges green shift
Staff Writer The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has pledged to prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards within the country’s artisanal and small-scale mining sector. ZMF president Henrietta Rushwaya emphasised the federation’s commitment to decarbonisation, water stewardship, and climate action in a bid to align with global sustainability trends. While acknowledging the sector’s limited contribution…
