Bongi Khumalo Zimbabwe will centre its COP31 agenda on securing predictable adaptation funding, operationalising loss and damage support, and unlocking green technology transfers, placing climate finance at the core of its national position. The climate change conference, scheduled for November 9 to 20 in Antalya, Türkiye, will bring together governments under the United Nations Framework…
Bongi Khumalo The government is banking on a six-pillar drought mitigation strategy to shield the country from an anticipated El Niño-induced dry spell during the 2026/27 agricultural season. The multi-pronged plan focuses on strengthening national grain reserves, expanding climate-smart agricultural techniques, unlocking dedicated agricultural financing, and protecting livestock assets. The intervention also encompasses strategic grain…
Staff Writer The 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) concluded with global consensus on key biodiversity governance, benefit-sharing, and conservation-financing frameworks. The two-week summit, held in Yerevan, Armenia, saw developing nations successfully push for equitable access to environmental revenue streams and local governance protections. Throughout the summit, Zimbabwe’s…
Staff Writer Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says the government is mobilising funding and exploring insurance mechanisms to prepare for an anticipated El Niño, as it seeks to cushion the economy against climate-related shocks. El Niño is a recurring climate phenomenon driven by warming sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. The…
Staff Writer Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says Zimbabwe’s economy is projected to moderate to 3.5% in 2027 from an estimated 5% in 2026, with the anticipated El Niño and associated drought risks expected to weigh on economic performance. Speaking at the 2027 Pre-Budget Seminar, Ncube highlighted the expected weather shock as a key factor behind…
Staff Writer Authorities say more than 2.2 million cattle in Zimbabwe are projected to be at risk from drought in 2027, prompting the government to expand livestock mitigation measures as the country prepares for a predicted El Niño. The government estimates that 2,236,203 cattle could be affected, according to the Acting Minister of Information Paul…
Staff Writer Zimbabwe is targeting 16 million Pfumvudza/Intwasa conservation farming plots in the 2026/27 agricultural season as the country prepares for a predicted super El Niño that could threaten crop production. According to Cabinet, 7,6 million plots had been established, representing 47.52% of the target and covering 475,203 hectares. The programme’s expansion is part of…
Staff Writer Zimbabwe is stepping up preparations for the 2026/27 agricultural season, with the government warning that a predicted El Niño and rising fuel and fertiliser costs could threaten agricultural production, food security and rural livelihoods. Cabinet approved an updated 2026/27 Summer Plan incorporating the Drought Plan on Tuesday, as authorities seek to strengthen the…
Staff Writer Zimbabwe’s biodiversity conservation priorities will come into focus as the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) begins today, advancing international cooperation to protect ecosystems and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources. Delegates from 196 Parties have gathered in Yerevan, Armenia, for the first major global review…
Staff Reporter The Zambezi River Authority has reduced water allocations for power generation at the Kariba Dam for the upcoming year, citing intensifying El Niño conditions and forecasts for a severe dry spell. The bilateral organisation, jointly owned by the governments of Zambia and Zimbabwe, approved a combined water allocation of 23 billion cubic metres…
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