Only 10,85% of Zim’s arable land is under irrigation
This means the country is in serious need of investments to scale up production.
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 22, 2025
Japanese farm minister resigns following gaffe over rice
Eto has been in hot water since media reports exposed comments he made at a weekend political fundraising party that he had "never had to buy rice" thanks to gifts from supporters.
By Reuters
May. 21, 2025
China-aided agricultural demonstration village launched in Shamva
Speaking at the launching ceremony of the demonstration village attended by Chinese and Zimbabwean officials and local villagers, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries.
By Newsday
May. 16, 2025
Govt wheels move slowly as Warwick Farm saga drags on
Reports of clandestine manoeuvres to own Warwick Farm, coupled by the authorities’ lackadaisical approach to resolve the ownership standoff, have intensified rivalry for land at the farm.
By Takudzwa Munemo
May. 7, 2025
How disasters decimate Zimbabwean agriculture and food security
The consequences are stark: dwindling harvests, decimated livestock, disrupted livelihoods, and a deepening chasm of food insecurity.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
May. 4, 2025
FAO supports Zim’s agric 2030 vision
Locally, Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector is under threat from economic instability, climate change, currency volatility, low capitalisation and policy missteps.
By Farming Reporter
May. 1, 2025
Mat North demands fulfilment of 2023 election promise
Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development deputy minister Vangelis Haritatos failed to give timelines.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 17, 2025
Govt cracks down on illegal land occupation in rural areas
He said there were increasing reports of illegal occupation of agricultural land across the country.
By Obert Siamilandu
Apr. 15, 2025
Will climate change break Africa's back?
HIV/Aids pandemic and poor governance in many parts of the continent pose additional challenge to many households and communities.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Apr. 6, 2025
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Tourism industry bleeds US$40m in 90 days. . . sector-wide carnage could top US$125 million, imperilling Zim’s GDP
Local News
Jun. 6, 2025
Investors flee Lake Kariba’s collapsing eastern shoreline
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By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa
Jun. 6, 2025
State contractors’ payment crisis spirals into job market bloodbath... operators offload 500 workers in three months, says trade union
Local News
Jun. 6, 2025
