Food - The Zimbabwe Independent

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Harnessing AI to transform agric, drive economic growth in Zim

AI offers the tools to overcome long-standing challenges such as climate variability, low productivity and financial exclusion.

By Wayne Matyukira Jul. 3, 2025

Harnessing AI to transform agric, drive economic growth in Zim

Village Rhapsody: Empowering Zimbabwe’s rural farmers for a smart agricultural future

Rural Zimbabwe faces a constellation of challenges—from erratic weather and soil degradation to limited access to markets, financial services, and reliable farming information.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jun. 22, 2025

Village Rhapsody: Empowering Zimbabwe’s rural farmers for a smart agricultural future

Beef and pork: Best way to safeguard public health from parasitic infections

Trichinosis, a parasitic infection caused by Trichinella spiralis, is one of the most significant risks associated with eating undercooked pork.

By Clever Marisa Jun. 22, 2025

Beef and pork: Best way to safeguard public health from parasitic infections

National Foods to ramp up capex to US$12m

The pasta and biscuit lines each have a monthly capacity of 1 300 tonnes, while the breakfast cereal line will produce 800 tonnes per month.

By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Jun. 20, 2025

National Foods to ramp up capex to US$12m

Zim removed from global hunger list

The drought, described as the worst in 40 years, left an estimated 7,6 million people in dire need of humanitarian assistance.

By Lorraine Muromo Jun. 19, 2025

Women cultivate resilience and food security through agroecology

They have adopted agroecological practices to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and ensure food security for their families and communities.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jun. 18, 2025

Women cultivate resilience and food security through agroecology

Natfoods expansion unlocks new market for local farmers

Part of this expenditure included US$5,6 million set aside for a new pasta production line, biscuit production line (US$7,7 million), and breakfast/cereal production line (US$4 million).

By Ashton Ndakusiya Jun. 6, 2025