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
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
Vandalism, theft at Mberengwa irrigation scheme irk benefactor
The armoured cables used for power generation, are connected from a transformer to engines that pump water from the dam for irrigation purposes.
By Silas Nkala
Oct. 15, 2024
Solar project now lifeline for villagers
Julius Siwadhi, a beneficiary from Masvingo, said he relied on traditional farming methods before he was introduced to the project.
By Brent Shamu
Mar. 20, 2024
Kezi villagers duped
Silayezelo Moyo told Southern Eye on Sunday that they entered into a contract with Velaphi Mugowera who claimed to come from FAO, with the aim of resuscitating their irrigation scheme.
By Nizbert Moyo
Feb. 25, 2024
Chiredzi violence points to Zanu PF
Macrad said it spoke to a victim of political violence, Vutisani Mushiyi (49), who was beaten up on August 4 near Chilonga Irrigation Scheme.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 18, 2023
