Climate - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Climate

Economic growth must not come at the expense of the environment

Poor farming practices, deforestation and overgrazing have contributed to soil erosion across many parts of the country.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni 16h ago

Economic growth must not come at the expense of the environment

Why investing in people is Africa’s true development path

The political economy of development teaches us that development does not occur by chance. It is shaped by governance systems, public policies, economic structures and social relations.

By Mitchel Zvingowaniseyi 16h ago

Why investing in people is Africa’s true development path

Anchoring fiscal stability through green building

At its core, fiscal stability relies on predictable expenditures and robust revenue streams. Traditional, inefficient buildings are notorious “wealth destroyers”.

By Mike Juru Jun. 5, 2026

Anchoring fiscal stability through green building

Zimbabwe confronts US$4.8bn climate finance gap as new policy book launches in Harare

ActionAid Zimbabwe country director Selina Pasirayi told the gathering that the problem is not only the absence of money but the absence of accountability.

By Valentine Maya Jun. 2, 2026

Zimbabwe confronts US$4.8bn climate finance gap as new policy book launches in Harare

Communities push to turn climate adaptation efforts into policy action

“How do we package those rich experiences into something policy-ready, easily translated and shared by duty bearers?” Zitai-Banana said.

By Pride Nyamupangedengu Jun. 1, 2026

Communities push to turn climate adaptation efforts into policy action

Zim pushes for unified conservation financing framework

“What remains the main barrier to impact is fragmentation and lack of resources,” she said.

By Obert Siamilandu May. 30, 2026

Zim pushes for unified conservation financing framework

Ndlovu urges government agencies to tap carbon markets for climate funding

Ndlovu called on technical officials to develop bankable project proposals and urged management to allocate resources for project preparation.

By Blessed Ndlovu May. 29, 2026

Ndlovu urges government agencies to tap carbon markets for climate funding

Climate shocks push Zimbabwe to the brink

The alliance also said that the region was facing a dangerous “polycrisis” in which extreme weather events that were once rare had become almost yearly occurrences.

By Lesley Kufandada May. 22, 2026