Tobacco farming: Key driver of climate change

Deforestation is one of the drivers of environmental degradation and climate change and yet it is seen by some as a livelihood.
By Tapiwa Gomo Jan. 14, 2024

Transitioning to ‘Green Enterprises’

In present-day, consumer preferences have shifted towards a green lifestyle following awareness of numerous environmental sustainability issues.
By Farai Nhekairo Dec. 25, 2023

Our lives mean nothing

When new mineral wealth is discovered in impoverished Zimbabwe, the hope of many is ignited, and there is a rush of sorts by treasure hunters.
By Masimba Manyanya Oct. 20, 2023

Tillage and climate change: Cultivating change

However, the heavy reliance on tillage raises concerns over its long-term impacts and prompts a reconsideration of alternative approaches.
By Takudzwanashe Mundenga Aug. 2, 2023

The nexus between natural resources plunder and harmonised elections

During the 2013 elections in Zimbabwe, the issue of diamond mining and natural resource governance featured prominently in the campaign.
By Tracy Mutowekuziva Jul. 28, 2023

Let‘s stop environmental degradation

OFTENTIMES we see land disturbance or damage caused by sand poachers, quarry stone crushers, illegal miners.
By Amh Voices Feb. 20, 2023

Feature: Women adopt agro-forestry to combat climate change

A number of women farmers are positively responding to the vagaries of the changing climate and land rights issues by adopting innovative responses to increasing land degradation.
By Tonderayi Matonho Sep. 6, 2022

Challenging simplistic land degradation

In the last blog, I reviewed the results of our land use analysis using a combination of Landsat satellite imagery, document/archival analysis and field interviews from Mvurwi area in northern Zimbabwe from 1984 to 2018, now out as an ARPA Working Paper.

By The Southern Eye Oct. 3, 2021

Challenging simplistic land degradation

In the last blog, I reviewed the results of our land use analysis using a combination of Landsat satellite imagery, document/archival analysis and field interviews from Mvurwi area in northern Zimbabwe from 1984 to 2018, now out as an ARPA Working Paper.

By The Southern Eye Oct. 3, 2021