Climate Proofing in Zimbabwe
The Government of Zimbabwe is making remarkable strides in making sure that the whole nation is well equipped with the knowledge of climate change. Everyone has seen the realities presented by climate change vagaries, ranging from drought spells, shift of climatic weather pattern, flash floods,...
Africa Green Waste and Energy Expo and Conference. A gender perspective
The Africa Green Waste and Energy Expo and Conference 11th Edition held from the 26th to the 29th of July 2022 provided a platform for women and youth to participate in all engagements of the conference. The move shows that there is a significant improvement...
Climate Financing and Economic fragility in Africa
The Economic Fragility Index for Zimbabwe was marked at an average value of 104.75 index points with a minimum of 99.1 in 2021 and a maximum of 114 in 2009. The latest value from 2021 is 99.1 index points. For comparison, the world average in...
Chronicles of Cyclone Idai, Zimbabwe’s first documentary on Climate Change Vagaries
Zimbabwe premiered the first ever documentary since the unfolding of the unprecedented climatic weather pattern which ravaged lives and infrastructure in Chimanimani and parts of Chipinge. A documentary titled “Chronicles of Cyclone Idai,” gives a preview of the escalation of the weather phenomenon to the...
Is it possible to completely phase out coal?
The question on whether Zimbabwe is yet to completely phase out coal or not, will largely depend on verifiable actions put in place as a way of determining the extent at which the country is honouring its pledge to reduce carbon emissions in line with...
Cyclone Chalane reaches Zimbabwe
Following an alert issued by Meteorological Service Department on the 22nd of December relating a surging Chalane tropical depression, the government of Zimbabwe has alerted members of the public of the likely weather phenomenon. In a Press Conference held at Munhumutapa in Harare during the...
Chalane Tropical Cyclone scales down to an Overland Depression, greatly weakened
In a course of development, Chalane a tropical storm that evolved from South-West part of the Indian Ocean is reported to have scaled down to a mere overland depression. The surging storm is said to have already made landfall in Madagascar and some parts of...
Drip irrigation gains momentum with local farmers
Government of Zimbabwe and various stakeholders have over the past two decades combined efforts to cascade new agricultural models to farmers through various capacity building initiatives. The relevant farming techniques and models are a response to the current global trends and challenges ranging from Sustainable...
Biogas Digesters gain ground in Africa
Most African nations are currently experiencing energy shortages emanating from a plethora of challenges ranging from low technological advancement capacities to lack of embracing energy efficiency. In an attempt to find lasting solutions, governments are developing legislation aimed at harnessing renewable energy. South Africa put...
Baobab myths, traditional systems and non-timber products
The iconic Baobab tree is famously known as the “Tree of Life” because of the multiplicity of its life serving functions. It is also known as “Elephant Tree” due to its enormous physical appearance. Adonsonia digitata is the most common species of Baobab found in...
