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Gold greed endangers Gwanda village, irrigation scheme

The Makwe Irrigation Scheme Business Unit is funded by the Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

By Staff Reporter 6h ago

Gold greed endangers Gwanda village, irrigation scheme

368 irrigation schemes commercialised

“Government is committed to rehabilitating and expanding irrigation infrastructure to mitigate the effects of climate change, which has increasingly affected rain-fed agriculture,” he said.

By Staff Reporter Jul. 3, 2026

Irrigation schemes to be transformed into commercial entities

THE government has directed irrigation schemes to operate as commercial enterprises, emphasising business planning, market research, and professional management to boost productivity

By PRIDE NYAMUPANGEDENGU Mar. 30, 2026

Irrigation schemes to be transformed into commercial entities

Shurugwi MP moves to boost food security

The legislator said while Shurugwi has received good rainfall this season with prospects of a bumper harvest, relying solely on rain-fed agriculture was no longer sustainable.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Jan. 25, 2026

Shurugwi MP moves to boost food security

Of irrigation schemes promises, progress and the funding question

Large-scale irrigation, dam construction and rural infrastructure development were treated as national priorities, not optional expenditure.

By Newsday Jan. 21, 2026

Of irrigation schemes promises, progress and the funding question

Irrigation rehab to improve livelihoods: Jiri

THE government has embarked on a massive rehabilitation project of 426 irrigation schemes across Zimbabwe aimed at improving livelihoods and uplifting communities, particularly in dry areas.

By RUTH MASEKO Jan. 20, 2026

Irrigation rehab to improve livelihoods: Jiri

Farm mechanisation fails to boost irrigation production capacity

ZIMBABWE’s large-scale irrigation schemes remain underutilised, threatening national food security as the country battles the devastating climate change effects.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 17, 2025

Farm mechanisation fails to boost irrigation production capacity

The success story of Mwenezi villagers fighting hunger, poverty

“ALONE we can do so little; together we can do so much,” Helen Keller an American author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer once said.

By Vanessa Gonye Mar. 22, 2025