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Indigenous knowledge systems as a means of food security

Increasingly erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, heatwaves, and failing water systems have undermined food production, pushing rural households into deeper food insecurity.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni 8h ago

Indigenous knowledge systems as a means of food security

Chivi’s Gororo Irrigation Scheme leads in climate change adaptation drive

FOR decades, families in Chivi have battled the harsh realities of farming in one of Zimbabwe’s driest regions.

By Lorraine Muromo 21h ago

Chivi’s Gororo Irrigation Scheme leads in climate change adaptation drive

COP 30: Marking time

Satellite data suggests it is caused mainly by the record-breaking drought in the Amazon, which has reduced the forest’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.

By Gwynne Dyer Nov. 14, 2025

Climate Action: All talk is cheap

Droughts are becoming more frequent, rains more erratic and temperatures are more extreme.

By Newsday Nov. 11, 2025

Agroforestry for people, planet and profit

The legacy of this Congress is clear—the future of Africa’s landscapes will be shaped not just by what we know, but by how courageously we act.

By Darlington Mafa Nov. 9, 2025

Agroforestry for people, planet and profit

Mbariro: How women fight climate change in Murehwa

“My commitment is aimed at continuing to inspire others to join on this journey towards a brighter future for Zimbabwe.”

By Nhau Mangirazi Nov. 8, 2025

Mbariro: How women fight climate change in Murehwa

Banks challenged to fund local green businesses

Ndlovu highlighted specific areas where investment can yield significant returns, including wildlife development and the national parks system.

By Lorraine Muromo Nov. 7, 2025

Banks challenged to fund local green businesses

Pregnant and postpartum women must be recognised…as climate vulnerable, public hearing told

A SOCIAL scientist has urged Parliament to broaden its definition of vulnerable populations in the proposed Climate Change Management Bill,

By Moses Magadza Nov. 5, 2025

Pregnant and postpartum women must be recognised…as climate vulnerable, public hearing told

Village Rhapsody: The importance of youth and agriculture as a force for social cohesion and stability

Across the world, youth-led agricultural initiatives are transforming rural communities, creating jobs and reducing tensions associated with resource scarcity.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Nov. 2, 2025