Potholes reveal the decay: Public squalor and private opulence in Zimbabwe
State-of-the-art vehicles navigate potholed roads; mansions rise in neighbourhoods without water; decadent private schools operate alongside dilapidated public ones.
By Zibusiso John Dube
Feb. 1, 2026
Investing in clean energy in agrifood systems
Clean energy particularly solar, biogas, and small-scale renewables offers Zimbabwe a pathway to transform agrifood systems in ways that are productive, inclusive, and climate-smart.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Feb. 1, 2026
Zimbabwe should push for enhanced integration of renewables in local energy mix
Our thermal power stations have succeeded in keeping the economy afloat in the face of heavy sanctions imposed on the country.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
Feb. 1, 2026
Zim faces heightened floods risk
Over the past week, moderate to heavy rainfall persisted across northern and eastern southern Africa, including Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, eastern Zimbabwe and eastern South Africa.
By Brent Shamu
Jan. 16, 2026
Matabeleland, Masvingo regions face flooding: Report
In November last year, a hailstorm left a trail of destruction in Gwanda town and surrounding areas, causing flash floods that damaged homes, property and infrastructure.
By Silas Nkala
Jan. 6, 2026
Food security to improve in April/May: Fews Net
It said above-average rainfall between October 1 and December 15 in most areas facilitated engagement in land preparation and planting activities.
By Silas Nkala
Jan. 6, 2026
Linking forestry and social protection for sustainable agrifood systems
At its core, agrifood systems transformation seeks to ensure that food production, distribution, and consumption are sustainable, resilient, and inclusive.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Jan. 4, 2026
Zimbabwe faces food crisis
“With the ground already wet, there will be more flooding than is typical during the December to March rainy season with floods mainly occurring in the southern areas.
By Lesley Kufandada
Dec. 28, 2025
Richmond weighbridge nears completion despite fire setback
Under the contract price and financial summary, council indicated that its commencement date had been revised to April 16, 2025 and the expected completion date is June 20, 2025.
By Silas Nkala
Dec. 22, 2025
