Mopane worm facing extinction in Mat South province
By Nesia Mhaka THERE was a huge decline in mopane worms last season (December, 2021) and this has been largely attributed to over-exploitation of natural resources and climate change in …
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ZITF eye opener for Mopane worm farmers
By Nesia Mhaka MOPANE worm farmers from Beitbridge and Gwanda with support from the Southern Alliance for Indigenous Resources (SAFIRE) project participated at this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) …
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Shot in the arm for Mutunha communal irrigation scheme in Buhera
By Estella Toperesu SOUTHERN Alliance for indigenous resources (SAFIRE), in partnership with Oxfam, University of Zimbabwe (UZ), the Swedish Meteorological Hydrological Services (SMHI) and in collaboration with a number of …
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She defied the odds to lead the first all-women fishing cooperative. Now they stand to lose it all
Binga, Zimbabwe – THE Zambezi River is one of the largest bodies of water in Africa. It rises in Zambia, then it curves, snake-like on its 2,500km journey first to the …
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How WhatsApp disrupted fruit and veg selling for a 22 year old Mabvuku man
Munashe Chimedza By Peter Chidarikire TAGGED purveyors of evil are social media platforms especially the anti- covid vaccine campaigns. Issues to do with data privacy are trending in the Global …
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A tyre repair specialist’s journey
By Edith Gongera EVERY entrepreneurial journey has its ups and downs. It’s not an easy road, it requires many sacrifices and at times dirty hands. Starting his business in a …
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Marginalised communities turn to solar energy for empowering selves
By Tatenda Chambwe IT is almost sunset, a time that exudes a hive of activity in the high density suburbs when women visit their local shops in search of the …
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Protecting endangered species key to promoting wildlife diversity
As we draw closer to marking World Rhino Day in the next two months, it is of utmost importance that we take stock of strides that have so far been …
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Restoration of degraded dryland ecosystems: Enhancing land productivity and sustainable livelihoods in Africa
By Nesia Mhaka Ever since artisanal miners’ invasion of Zimbabwe’s vast mineral resources and landscapes seeking instant riches or rather survival from gold and chrome deposits, or just trying to …
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Unhealthy eating habits cause for concern in Zim’s urban schools
By Kudakwashe Pembere SCHOOL pupils in urban high density primary and secondary schools usually knock off at around 5pm and walk in clusters. Waiting for these learners who have had …
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