Zimbabwe and Japan have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening food security against the backdrop of escalating climate shocks and geopolitical instability. Under the programme, the government of Japan will provide agricultural equipment valued at approximately US$2.6 million to support Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector. The assistance aims to enhance productivity, improve food security, and contribute…
Leaders and experts convened at the UN Conference Centre in Addis Ababa to tackle Africa’s interconnected challenges related to climate, water, energy, and food security. The dialogue on “Climate-Water-Energy-Food Nexus Solutions for Africa’s Sustainable Development” was a hybrid event and part of the ARFSD12 pre-events, which brought together representatives from UN agencies, the African Union,…
The government has officially approved the National Wildlife Policy to establish a wildlife-anchored economy capable of withstanding the escalating impacts of climate change. The policy replaces the 1992 framework and aligns with best practices to ensure sustainable resource use, increase community participation, strengthen socio-economic benefits, and build resilience to climate change. In a post-Cabinet briefing,…
First Mutual Properties (FMP) says its recently completed Arundel Office Block has a 75kWh solar system, marking a significant step in its transition toward sustainable energy. The installation is net-metered, allowing the property to feed excess power back into the national grid. The project aligns with a broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy for…
Dairibord Holdings plans to expand its renewable energy footprint across its entire manufacturing portfolio following the successful commissioning of its solar plant in Chipinge. The Chipinge facility marks a pivotal turn in the group’s operational strategy, serving as a foundational blueprint for the company’s future energy expansion. “On the energy front, we have reached a…
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) is advancing its climate finance portfolio with the development of the US$50 million Horticulture Investment Fund for Enhanced Climate Resilience. The facility is designed to fortify Zimbabwe’s high-value export chains against the escalating threats posed by a changing climate. The fund utilises a blended finance structure, integrating concessional…
At the Mushandike Irrigation Scheme in Masvingo, farmers go to rest after a day’s work in the fields. The air hums with new promise – their farms were not this healthy and food-certain two years ago. So much has changed. Yeukai has been farming in the Mushandike Irrigation Scheme since 1994, the year she married…
The government has approved the Third National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, designed to reverse the rapid degradation of the country’s natural ecosystems. Minister of Information Soda Zhemu said biodiversity is vital to Zimbabwe’s social, cultural, and economic development, yet it faces significant threats from factors such as unregulated land use change, pollution, climate change,…
The 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Sustainable Energy Week concluded in Victoria Falls, with member states and regional partners committing to accelerate clean energy infrastructure and address the bloc’s persistent power deficits. The summit, which gathered policymakers, energy experts, and private sector stakeholders, resulted in a series of commitments focused on closing the energy…
A rapid transition from El Niño-driven drought to La Niña-related extreme weather has left approximately 1.9 million people across Southern Africa in need of assistance, a new report shows. According to the latest impact snapshot released by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), since mid-December 2025, persistent heavy rains and…
