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

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

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

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

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

Continued innovation is difficult to sustain without consistent production

Tracking sources of food makes it possible for consumers to know if what they are buying is, indeed, agroecology and organic or not.
By Charles Dhewa Jun. 4, 2025

Govt must protect the goose that lays the golden egg

 Mnangagwa urged National Foods to ramp up production and increase exports, which will generate more foreign currency for the economy.
By Newsday Jun. 3, 2025

ED calls on NatFoods to raise exports

Mnangagwa commissioned the new production line of cereals/breakfast, biscuits and pasta yesterday at the National Foods factory in Harare.
By Ashton Ndakusiya May. 30, 2025