Staff Writer Zimbabwe’s Secretary for Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Mavis Sibanda, has emphasised the critical need for gender-sensitive climate action ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). Speaking at the Gender and Climate Change COP29 Preparatory Meeting in the capital, Sibanda highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change…
Staff Writer The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) is optimistic about reaching 300 million kilograms (kgs) of tobacco yield for the 2024/25 season, attributed to positive weather forecasts from the Meteorological Services Department. The Meteorological Services Department recently released its seasonal rainfall forecast, predicting above-normal rainfall across Zimbabwe for the majority of the 2024/25…
Staff Writer Zimbabwe’s pioneering agricultural insurance program has delivered its first successful payouts in Goromonzi, offering crucial relief to smallholder farmers struggling with the devastating impacts of climate change. The Farmer’s Basket Insurance product, a first-of-its-kind initiative, aims to protect farmers from financial losses caused by erratic rainfall patterns, droughts, and other climate-induced risks. Speaking…
Staff Writer The Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI) has signed agreements to provide a US$10 million facility to finance Cicada Solar Limited, a leading commercial and industrial player in Zimbabwe. The investment will bolster the country’s renewable energy sector and support Cicada Solar’s growth. The funding, in the form of long-term senior debt, will allow…
Staff Writer President Emmerson Mnangagwa says food security remains a priority in the face of a devastating El Niño-induced drought that has severely impacted Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector. During his State of the Nation Address, Mnangagwa assured the nation that the government is taking decisive steps to mitigate the effects of the drought and ensure adequate…
Staff Writer The government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating the devastating effects of climate change and building a resilient future. Speaking at the Second Climate Change and Development Conference in Zimbabwe, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said the southern African nation is committed to reducing vulnerability and creating an enabling environment for climate change mainstreaming….
Staff Writer Zimbabwe’s outdated disaster management laws are hindering the country’s ability to effectively respond to natural disasters as climate change intensifies, a new report shows. The Department of Civil Protection, tasked with coordinating disaster risk management, operates under the Civil Protection Act of 1989, a piece of legislation that has not been updated to…
Staff Writer Zimbabwe has launched a US$45 million Renewable Energy Fund, aiming to accelerate the country’s transition to renewable energy sources and increase access to electricity in off-grid areas. The Renewable Energy Fund is a result of collaboration between various ministries in government, UN organisations including UNESCO, UNDP, UN Women among others, and the private…
Staff Writer Zimbabwe and the Africa Group will use the upcoming Conference of Parties (COP29) climate summit to reiterate the need for developed countries to increase their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, an official has revealed. Acting permanent secretary for Environment, Climate and Wildlife Washington Zhakata emphasised the importance of developed countries fulfilling their…
Staff Writer President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for homegrown climate solutions, citing that climate change poses a significant threat to Zimbabwe’s economic development. Speaking at the 2024 Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference, Mnangagwa highlighted the urgent need for adaptation and mitigation plans to protect nations from the growing climate crisis. “Climate change impacts and natural disasters…
