Maize imports to decline: Report
The report attributes the expected recovery to a La Niña weather pattern that brought good rains during the crucial second half of the crop production period.
By Takudzwa Munemo
Jun. 26, 2025
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Zim takes lion’s share of SA maize exports
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister Jenfan Muswere recently announced that Zimbabwe was expecting approximately 2,29 million tonnes
By Ruvimbo Mukubwa
May. 13, 2025
Southern Africa remains in food crisis: WFP
The region, typically self-sufficient in maize, is expected to face a sharp shortfall, with current production unable to meet demand.
By Praise Nyamadzawo
Nov. 15, 2024
CIMMYT expands climate-smart interventions in southern Africa
The adoption of innovations, including conservation agriculture and resilient legume systems, is increasing farmers' resilience and buffering against future shocks.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 24, 2024
Rwanda donates 1000 metric tonnes of maize meal to Zimbabwe
In his acceptance speech , Local Government minister minister Daniel Garwe described Rwanda as Zimbabwe’s “all-weather friend”.
By Trust Makore
Sep. 20, 2024
Rwanda donates 1000 metric tonnes of maize meal to Zimbabwe.
In his acceptance speech , Local Government minister minister Daniel Garwe described Rwanda as Zimbabwe’s “all-weather friend”.
By Trust Makore
Sep. 20, 2024
Caution: Drought relief scandal ahead
Forty-two years ago, two years after political independence, corruption levels were tame compared to the current rampant levels.
By Trevor Ncube
Jun. 6, 2024
CIMMYT develops multiple stress tolerant maize varieties
Zimbabwe, like many other nations, continues to grapple with the harsh realities of climate change, characterised by erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts and extreme weather events.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 28, 2024
‘Maize crop a total write-off’
Swaths of maize crops had wilted, with farmers saying most of the affected crop would not recover even if rains returned.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Mar. 1, 2024
