Domesticating wild animals and plants can strengthen African food systems
FOR African countries that are preserving their biodiversity, domesticating wild animals and plants can be a promising avenue for strengthening food systems and creating totally new value chains.
By Charles Dhewa
Nov. 26, 2025
Zim invests in biodiversity protection
Zimbabwe launched its Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) last week as part of a global partnership led by UNDP and financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
By Lorraine Muromo
Nov. 4, 2025
Zim pushes for green economy
ZIMBABWEANS across the country have been challenged to act decisively on climate change amid warnings over recurring droughts, erratic rainfall and biodiversity loss,
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
Sep. 26, 2025
Thirsty extraction: How mining’s relentless demand for water is devastating local communities
Esther Muzondiwa, director for the Zimbabwe Smallholder Farmers’ Union, amplified the voices of local farmers like Fatima.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Jul. 11, 2025
Conservationists seek political support to promote biodiversity
It also seeks to address urgent threats to the region’s biodiversity, including climate change, habitat loss and the significant conservation funding gap.
By Staff Reporter
May. 22, 2025
EU launches photo competition to celebrate biodiversity
The EU public affairs team said the competition sought to highlight the relationship between nature and people.
By Sharon Zebra
May. 24, 2024
Responsible consumption, production: A very difficult goal to attain
Some countries manage their resources as if there is no tomorrow, or as if no one would come after them.
By Peter Makwanya
Mar. 18, 2024
AWF tackles deforestation
During the tobacco season, Zimbabwe earned over US$1 billion in foreign currency but it has had major effects, particularly deforestation caused by curing of the golden leaf.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Dec. 27, 2023
Seedling production propping up women, youth livelihoods
AWF youth programmes officer Collins Shava said there was a need for youth participation in enhancing biodiversity and wildlife economic value in the country.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Nov. 21, 2023
