Staff Writer The National Competitiveness Commission (NCC) says disaster management is critical in building the country’s value chains and fostering competitiveness. Zimbabwe is currently facing changing weather patterns with the rainy season shifting from October to late December and this has affected the 2023/24 planting season due to prolonged dry spells. The southern African nation…
Staff Writer The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) has warned of worsening food insecurity in Zimbabwe due to poor harvests and ongoing economic problems, particularly impacting households reliant on market purchases during the post-harvest period. The historically dry conditions since mid-January and high temperatures continue to reduce potential crop yields further as crops…
Staff Writer UNICEF has launched a communication campaign to raise awareness on the impact of climate change on children aimed at prioritising children in climate discussions and getting more funding to protect them from the dangers of a warming planet. The campaign comes as children are increasingly exposed to climate or environmental hazards like flooding,…
Staff Writer Axia Corporation says its business unit Transerv introduced solar products during the six months ended December 31, 2023 and the sales statistics are encouraging. Zimbabwe is currently facing power generation challenges, positioning Axia to tap into the growing sector where individuals and companies are increasingly adopting solar energy. With the high cost of…
Staff Writer The government says despite reduced power generation at Kariba Dam due to drought, it is optimistic of attaining 120 000 hectares in wheat production during the 2024 winter cereal production season. The Zambezi River Authority set the average electricity generation for Kariba Power Station at 214 megawatts, until the end of the quarter…
Staff Writer The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) says water levels at the Kariba Lake have continued to decline due to low inflow and reduced rainfall activity on and around the lake and in the Kariba catchment. The decline comes amid the ongoing El Niño weather phenomenon, which disrupts normal rainfall patterns and leads to drier…
Staff Writer The UN-Habitat and the Green Building Council of Zimbabwe signed a US$6 million partnership aimed at supporting energy and resource efficiency in the built environment in Zimbabwe. The initiative, part of the Harare Sustainable Cities Initiatives, is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. The initiative aims to promote sustainable, low-cost, and…
Staff Writer The government says it remains committed to safeguarding farmers by forging strategic partnerships to tackle the challenges of climate change. Zimbabwe is currently experiencing an El Nino-induced drought, which has intensified aridity, significantly impacting food and animal production across many parts of the country. The El Nino phenomenon disrupts rainfall patterns, leading to…
Staff Writer First Mutual Properties (FMP) says its new office block development at Arundel Office Park will incorporate a solar plant to reduce the carbon footprint on its property portfolio. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed firm said it is promoting energy efficiency and implementing waste management initiatives. In its financials for the year ended December 31,…
Staff Writer National Foods says it is taking steps to ensure a consistent supply of products throughout the year, as the ongoing drought has significantly impacted the current summer crop. The country’s largest food manufacturer said its volumes for the six months ended December 31, 2023 increased by 3,4 percent to 285 000 tons with…
